Wanda Mobile Ltd, part of the Wanda Agriculture Group is looking to expand its services to farmers in Kenya through post sales technical support.
Wanda Mobile will run a 3-month internship program for 12 successful candidates who will demonstrate their skills and compete for 6 positions at the end of the program.
Skills
A passion for agriculture, resilience and determination for success is key
The rest we can teach you.
Background to the Role:
Acting as Assistant Country Director the Director of Programmes is part of the Kenya Country Management Team and is responsible for all aspects of Trócaire’s country programme with a particular emphasis on programme and project quality, and the promotion of a results-based approach.
Reporting to:Country Director
Managing: (Individuals/Team) – 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager.
Contract Duration:3 years
Location of Position : Nairobi, Kenya
Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:
The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Programme Development and Management
Deliver a Portfolio of integrated programmes that respond to the local context within the framework of the new Kenya Country Strategy Paper, and the wider organisational policy deliverables based on the Strategic Framework.
Ensure that Trócaire has a clearly identified niche in terms of programme interventions and that Trócaire’s added value is clear in terms of what we contribute to partners’ work.
Ensure that different thematic areas of work are mutually reinforcing and contribute collectively to the achievement of country and global level outcomes.
Establish regular discussions with the Programme Team, the Institutional Funding Unit and the Strategic Impact unit at HQ to ensure that they are engaged in, aware of and supporting Programme Development and Management and initiatives in the region.
Lead Programme Managers to identify and develop learning within their programme areas and facilitate the sharing of this learning with partners, across the programme and externally as appropriate.
Programme Design:
Provide technical support to Programme Managers to ensure that all bodies of work (projects and programmes) are designed, in line with Trocaire’s Organisational Strategy, the Kenya Country Strategy and Trócaire’s Programme Management and Accountability Framework.
Lead Programme Managers in ensuring that the design of all bodies of work are based on rigorous needs assessments, including participatory vulnerability and gender analyses.
Support Programme Managers and partners to ensure that all bodies of work are designed in line with principles of gender equity and women’s empowerment.
Programme Implementation and Monitoring:
Ensure that all programmes and projects have good quality M&E frameworks and plans in place. Ensure all M&E frameworks are designed in compliance with Trocaire’s global M&E policy and include mandatory indicators. Maintain oversight for monitoring and evaluation of all projects and programmes, ensuring Programme Managers make regular monitoring visits to the field.
Support the M&E Manager to develop and manage a standardised monitoring and reporting system for use by all programme partners, in line with organisational policy and any institutional funding requirements.
Lead monthly programme review meetings with Programme Managers and teams to ensure that the programme is on track and challenges are dealt with.
Support programme teams to draft good quality project reports and annual programme reviews.
Ensure all reports provide clear evidence of progress and can be used for programme management, internal reporting and reporting to donors..
Ensure the highest possible quality in the preparation of project documentation, including the assessment of project risk, by PMs, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
Ensure that all donor reports are submitted on time.
Programme Evaluation:
Ensure that all programme work is evaluated according to Trócaire’s evaluation policy and that learning from evaluations is incorporated into new programme design and shared across the organisation.
Promote evaluation methodologies that foster internalisation of learning, and where possible promote elements of peer review and evaluation including with Partners.
Together with Programme Managers identify relevant thematic working groups, networks and learning forums at national and international level in which the PMs can participate in order to improve programme and advocacy impact.
Humanitarian Programme Management
Support the development of a Humanitarian Preparedness, Management and Response strategy, including preparedness and response plans.
Ensure that Trocaire has identified Strategic Humanitarian response partners who will lead a response in case of emergency.
Ensure that relevant partners have up to date training in Sphere, HAP and the ICRC Code of Conduct, and that all Trócaire Humanitarian responses meet these minimum standards.
Human Resource Management
Line Manage 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager using performance management approach. Ensure that all managers are clear on the change to which they are contributing and on their roles and responsibilities.
Support, mentor and coach staff as part of their professional development and help them to become highly effective in their work.
Support the Finance Manager to ensure that the Programme Accountant and Programme Finance Officers are supported to work as members of the Programme Team.
Establish a team approach to programming, ensuring that PMs work together to design and manage programmes, share learning and to exchange skills.
Establish regular team meetings to ensure that Programme staff are familiar with each other’s work and to facilitate rolling out of organisational programme processes and policies.
Financial and Admin Management
As a member of the Country Management Team, collaborate with the Finance Manager to carry out regular programme budget reviews.
Lead monthly team meetings together with finance and PMs to review and monitor budget vs expenditure for all projects and programme partners.
Establish a system of ongoing communication with the Finance Manager to coordinate the work plan of the Programme Finance Officers and to ensure that the Finance Manager is aware of all relevant issues related to partner and programme finance.
Partner Relationships and Support
Ensure that the all partnerships are managed in line with Trocaire’s Partnership Policy and that all Programme team staff implement the policy.
Ensure partner capacity assessments are conducted regularly and partner capacity building plans are in place and being implemented, in line with Trocaire’s Partner Capacity Building Framework.
Develop and implement an accountability strategy and action plan to deliver roll out of Trócaire’s Programme Accountability Framework.
Institutional Funding
Work with the CD and Regional Institutional Funding Officer (RIFO) to implement and review the Institutional Funding Strategy for Kenya.
Develop relationships with key IF actors in Kenya and internationally to ensure an ongoing funding stream for programmes in the region.
Identify funding opportunities and lead Programme Managers in the development of winning project proposals for submission to institutional donors.
Provide technical support to the RIFO and PMs in drafting of reports to donors and ensure timely reporting for all IF.
Ensure that PMs provide the necessary support to partners to meet donor reporting and compliance requirements.
Ensure effective management of IF, ensuring that all IF projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, in budget and in compliance with donor requirements.
Policy, Advocacy and Communications
Lead development and implementation of a country advocacy strategy, in line with the objectives of the Country Strategy.
Support PMs to pro-actively drive an evidence-based advocacy agenda in collaboration with partners.
Support the CD to respond to organisational needs for materials, or to host visits, related to organisational level policy, advocacy, campaigns, development education, fundraising and communications.
Develop and maintain strong links with communication teams in Ireland and the UK.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Fulfil other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Country Director, including deputising for the Country Director.The ideal candidate will have:
Qualification
Third level qualification in Development, Humanitarian or related field of study.
International Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area and significant experience beyond that outlined below.
Experience
Significant demonstrable experience in the management of poverty alleviation and livelihoods development programmes of substantial scale;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing programmes on resilience and disaster risk reduction in arid lands, natural resource management and women’s empowerment highly desirable;
Demonstrable experience in the management of large-scale humanitarian programmes;
In-depth understanding of programming in a partnership model, working in a partnership-based NGO;
Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques, including results based management, rights based approach and participatory methodologies;
Demonstrable experience of promoting gender equity through programming and within an international organisation;
Demonstrable experience of designing projects and developing proposals to secure institutional donor funding and of managing large and complex donor grants;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing complex M&E frameworks, including knowledge management and use of ICT systems;
Solid experience of managing teams in a multi-cultural environment and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels;
Experience of working in a faith-based organization;
Experience of working with management information systems.
Skills
Excellent programme management skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes to deliver results in line with strategy and budget using results-based management approach;
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial systems on a significant scale, in development and humanitarian contexts;
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills;
Excellent leadership skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-cultural teams of national and international staff well, and to implement performance management effectively;
Ability to coach and help others develop in their professional lives;
Ability to motivate staff to align behind a shared vision and objectives;
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to develop and implement a clear country level strategy in the context of organisational strategy;
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and demonstrated ability in using these with internal stakeholders (Trócaire staff in different locations) and external stakeholders (partners, Church, donors, Irish and UK and host governments etc.);
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel);
Fluency (written and spoken) in English;
A full driving licence.
Qualities
Understanding of, an empathy with, the role of the Catholic Church in development
A strong commitment to the work of justice and an empathy with the ethos and work of Trócaire.
Other
Ability and willingness to travel and represent Trocaire within the region and internationally including travel to HQ in Ireland and offices in the UK.
[1] All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.
About the job
The Protection Assistant – Data Management (GBVIMS) will primarily be responsible for ensuring GBV and other protection data is accurately and ethically collected, stored, analyzed & shared in strict adherence to the GBVIMS Guidelines and relevant protection standards. You will also be responsible for all monitoring and evaluation and reporting aspects of the DRC protection activities programme to inform better program interventions, work closely with all the DRC protection staff, M & E officer & staff from partner agencies.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designing, planning & implementation of strategies for data collection & storage, analysis & sharing:
Manage the Gender Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) by ensuring accurate data entry into the incident recorder, clean up, storage and system maintenance including troubleshooting.
Train & offer needed support to GBV staff to correctly & effectively use GBVIMS tools (GBV Classification tool, consent form, intake form, incident recorder & ISP)
Strengthen and maintain networks with other Protection partners in Kakuma & Kalobeyei by attending GBV and GBVIMS working group meetings to help analyze GBV trends, findings and best practices.
Ensure timely sharing of GBVIMS line data on a monthly basis to UNHCR focal point for consolidation.
Ensure all SGBV data (GBV survivors data, NFI distribution data, persons reached in various activities) is AGD (Age, Gender and Diversity) disaggregated and safely stored;
Conduct data analysis and provide inputs, information and statistics for monthly, quarterly, annual and other reports to the supervisor;
Assist the SGBV Response and Prevention teams in creating awareness on SGBV in the Kakuma Camps and Kalobeyei Settlement by participating and documenting campaigns, referrals and focus group discussions.
Design and Implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation Plans:
Participate in the design and implementation of the M & E plans for the various protection projects;
Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected and to verify the accuracy of reported data and provide feedback for adjustment of activities as needed;
Participate in the baseline, mid-term and end of term evaluations of protection (SGBV) programmes in accordance with the LEAP framework
Actively collaborate with the M & E Officer and provide inputs to develop databases on project activities/beneficiaries and assist to updating regularly the database according to the project requirements
Generate tools for activity planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting & help in mid & end term project evaluation.
Under the Supervision of the M & E Officer, support short-term M&E evaluators and experts as required.
Under the direction of the M & E Officer, support research and study activities on M&E related issues.
Report Writing & Documentation:
Assist in compiling and submitting monthly SGBV reports to the Protection Team Leader for sharing
Assist in the preparation of the sector’s operation plans/work plans & reviews
Assist to maintaining a clear and transparent filing system
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
About You
A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Statistics or other protection related Social Sciences and training in Protection Monitoring and Evaluation; or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Information management Sciences and a strong background in Protection/GBV M & E.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience within the field of data and monitoring and evaluation;
Minimum of 2 years of work within the field of Protection, SGBV, Social Work, Child Protection
Experience in working with protection information management systems such as GBVIMS, CPIMS
Experience in developing and implementing M&E plans.
Experience in participatory assessments and community-based monitoring approaches;
Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS);
Experience with capacity building of staff, and in convening and facilitating trainings and workshops
DRC Core Competencies
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
WHAT WE OFFER
Contract length: 12 months (3months probation)
Duty Station: Dadaab Refugee Camp
Start date: Feb 2018
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff
Job description
UNITED NATIONS CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO KENYA NATIONALS ONLY AND DOES NOT HAVE INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 FEBRUARY 2018
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 18 JANUARY 2018
LEVEL: GL-5
DURATION OF CONTRACT: ONE (01) YEAR FIXED TERM
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: UNSOS/MSB/007/2018
Special Notice
This position is funded for an initial period of one year, extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.
Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfil the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Organizational Setting And Reporting Relationships
The position is located in Mombasa. The incumbent will report to Chief, Mombasa Support Base.
Duties and Responsibilities;
Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
Human Resources Management
Performs various actions related to the administration of the work unit’s human resource activities, e.g., training. consistently applying UN rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Liaises with central administration/executive services as required;
Maintains vacancy announcement files and updates track vacancy announcements;
Provides advice and answers general queries on procedures and processes;
Monitors assigned staffing tables for a variety of Human Resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.
Budget And Finance
Provides assistance in the preparation and development of the office’s work programme and budget;
Assists in monitoring the budget/work programme with respect to various budgets, trust funds, grant and other funds on a regular basis, and records reallocations of resources and implements the reallocations as necessary;
Collects data from relevant databases and assist in preparation of financial reports; Provides assistance in the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions;
Reviews and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements for the mission including programmatic aspects; monitors compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates;
May assist managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions;
Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and records reallocation of funds as necessary; Reviews requisitions for goods and services to confirm (a) that correct objects code of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds;
Monitors extra-budgetary resources, in line with agreements and cost plans with special attention given to regulations and rules and established policies and procedures;
Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions; Assists in finalization of budget performance reports with attention given to variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
General Logistics Administration
Provides guidance to mission and/or subordinate staff.
Identifies and reports issues/problems as they arise, and recommends appropriate actions; budget Coordinates regularly with service units and liaises as needed with internal team members both at the mission and in outstations;
Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., travel , monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services, reviews physical space plans and assists in the identification of office technology needs, maintenance of equipment, software and systems, organizes and coordinate seminars, conferences and translations).
Competencies
Professionalism: Substantive experience/knowledge of the UN systems, staff rules and regulations as well as administrative policies and practices. Ability to manage processes, maintains accurate records, interpret/analyse a wide variety of data. . Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical training in Finance, Budget, Human Resources Management or Administration is highly desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, budget, accounting, audit, human resources or related area.
Solid computer skills including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets is required. Specific knowledge of the UN administrative electronic tools, such as Umoja or ERP is desirable.
Must be familiar with function-related provisions of United Nations Rules, Regulations, Manuals and Policies.
Experience working at a UN field mission or UN Agencies in this capacity is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Job Description
We are looking for someone to lead our Kenya Internal Audit Operations. This person will be working closely with the team in executing the Kenya Internal Audit Plan with the end objective of improving the process efficiency and effectiveness by making and implementing audit recommendations.
Primary Responsibilities of the Internal Audit Manager (Specialist level) will require:
Participating in the Annual Internal Audit Plan preparation
Managing the Annual Internal Audit Plan execution which includes 6+month resource planning
Designing and executing audit tests in compliance with One Acre Fund Internal Audit Methodology
Preparing high quality audit reports on audit findings and recommendations for sharing with the department Management Team, Country Leadership, and Finance Committee
Preparing timely & high-quality Internal Audit deliverables as listed in the One Acre Fund Internal Audit Methodology using the existing and approved templates
Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation of the corrective measures to mitigate identified risks
Coordinate/lead both departmental and auditee meetings- including Opening & Closing Meetings
Secondary Responsibilities of the Internal Audit Manager (Specialist Level) will require:
Managing the Internal Audit Team of 8 with at least 2 Team Leads reporting directly to you
Design & implement quarterly (in March, June, September, and November) training program for the Internal Audit Team
Identify, document, and discuss with your direct manager on a quarterly basis the Internal Audit process improvement areas
Execution of ad-hoc management request as delegated by your direct manager
Ability to self-reflect on your performance, identify and improve your own areas of development
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional professionals with experience in and a passion for business process audit. Experience in information systems audit is a plus.
Candidates that meet the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
3 years working experience in an internal/external audit. Experience in Information System Audit in a manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
Upper second class degree in a Business field (with a specialization in Accounting).
Fully qualified accountant – CPA (III) or equivalent and /or Holder of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
KCSE mean grade of B+ and above with a score of B+ in both Mathematics & English.
Demonstrate ability to conduct process analysis to achieve effective and efficient end to end business processes.
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and prioritize effort and resources on high-value, high impact activities to achieve maximum performance and drive continuous organizational improvement.
Ability to proactively build rapport and work with others (especially all levels of management) more effectively and maintain strong work relationships and networks.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Intern’s responsibilities will be to:
Assist in maintaining Petty cash book; completely up to date, including record of reconciliations.
Assist in reconciliations of the cash books to the bank statements and GL.
Assist in postings into Apogee accounting software.
Assist in Preparing withholding tax certificates;
Assist in Filing all Finance and Administration documents.
Assist in VAT exemption processing
From time to time provide support to AVU projects including bulk photocopying, scanning and binding of documents and any other logistical support;
The intern shall perform any other duties that may from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.
COMPETENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Must be a mature, respectful and honest person of high integrity that is able to work in a team and make meaningful contributions to the team objective.
Good communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.
Should be quick in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision.
Should be willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting option;
Qualified CPA part II or equivalent in ACCA;
Keen and pays attention to detail;
Ability to work well within a team
Possess Excel spread sheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines;
Detail-oriented with good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills, both oral and written;
Must be numerate;
Exposure to one or more computerised accounting packages will be an added advantage;
The candidate must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Finance Intern;
Flexibility and a can-do approach to tasks and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment.
MODALITIES OF WORK
The interns are expected to work from Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.
DURATION
3 months
REPORTING
The interns will report to the Finance Officer and will work closely with the Finance Assistant.
The successful candidates will be appointed for an initial 3 months. This position is based at AVU offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
Job Description
Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies or Bachelor of Business and Office Management from a recognized university/institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences plus a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Terms of engagement
Twelve (12) months
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Better Migration Management (BMM) program is based on the third objective within the EU Trust Fund, namely “improved migration management in countries of origin and transit”. It is also contributing to the second objective of the EU Trust Fund that is “strengthening resilience of communities and in particular the most vulnerable, as well as refugees and displaced people”.
In line with the implementing strategy outlined in the Action Fiche for the implementation of the Horn of Africa Window T05 – EUTF – HoA – REG – 09, the final Description of the Action developed by GIZ as the coordinating agency, and in compliance with the overarching division of labour agreed among the consortium members, Expertise France (EF)’s contribution to the BMM project centres on the second and third specific objectives of the Action, namely:
To strengthen the capacity of all institutions and agencies responsible for migration and border management (capacity building), and
To improve the identification, assistance and protection for Victims of Trafficking (VoT) and vulnerable migrants, especially women and children, in the Horn of Africa (protection).
For the purpose of BMM’s protection pillar implementation, EF is recruiting a protection expert to further synergize complementary action among NRM partners through network consolidation, scaled up services and standardized reporting mechanisms, with the overall goal of ensuring all actions or initiatives within Kenya’s national response against trafficking in human beings is non- discriminatory, take gender equality into account as well as a child-rights approach.
Three key documents guide the work of the expert: The National Plan of Action for Combating Human Trafficking (Strategic Framework 2013-2017) herein referred to as the NPA; the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act (No. 8 of 2010) herein referred to as the CTiP Act; and the National Referral Mechanism Guidelines (NRM).
Specific objectives are as follows:
Outreach and coordination to enhance referral mechanisms for VoT and Vulnerable Smuggled migrants with a general focus on persons with possible international protection needs and other persons with specific needsEnhance information sharing through partners and when possible, authorities and other decentralized officesIncrease the capacity of selected NRM service providers’ and shelter center staff to adequately respond to the needs of trafficked victimsAdvise on priority provision of infrastructure for shelter and NGO work towards standardized modalities and centralized process for trafficking case management and referrals among and between service providers, whatever their status, be it community based organizations (CSO), government agencies, and law enforcement agencies
JOB DESCRIPTION
NATIONAL REFERRAL MECHANISM (NRM) GAP ANALYSIS – SERVICE PROVISION AND TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (TNA)
Evaluate NRM service providers’ gaps and response capacity with a focus on first responders (government / non-government run services)
Review existing assistance systems and current practices specifically in the following service provision: Ø Case management and referral
Information Counseling and Legal Assistance
Psychosocial counseling
Community child protection and child friendly interview
Minimum standards of Care in Shelter management
Helpline, Hotlines Centers
Monitoring and reporting
Evaluate technical and material requirements necessary to improve selected government run services case management
Map and document core training needs to inform strategies and approaches towards a human rights based and victim-centered referral system in first level identification of VoT;
Map and document core training needs for building capacity on care and support for VoT;
Devise training modules to improve first level identification of victim inclusive of a “indicators of actions, means, purpose” framework;
Incorporate training modules in existing NRM training components
Create a joint action plan to ensure training compendium is harmonized across BMM partners’ modules and rolled out as one joint exercise
Advise plan on set up of information sharing platform(s) towards improved coordination and cooperation (4ws, information sharing and reporting mechanism);
Jointly identify most suitable government service within the network, to be trained and supported, as informed by mapping exercise (4Ws);
REPORT
Submit preliminary report informing EF on need to increase the capacity of 5 to 6 selected (decentralized) service providers to effectively deliver but also monitor progress towards a victim centered and protection focused assistance package;
Provide recommendations on diversifying modalities through which the services are delivered by linking supported safe houses with (newly) established mobile teams along selected key border crossing recognized as human trafficking hotspot;
Provide recommendations on furthering rights-based and victim-centered approach in first level identification of VoT
NETWORK
Lead on elaboration of reporting tools, including information sharing protocols (ISP), reporting matrix, reporting template.
Support in developing SOPs and enhanced case management with/for implementing partners, building on existing initiatives;
Strengthen network of government/non government service providers, supporting horizontal and vertical institutional dialogue, and fostering a process of standardization of case management practices;
Identify key institutional counterparts and grassroots service providers (4Ws) operating with the NRM framework and establish a Focal Point system in chosen geographic area (pilot as per defined criticality criteria)
PILOT
In coordination with the NRM network and on the basis of the work carried out above, identify one context where there is an acute need for a response to anti-trafficking
Through the existing and scaled up service provision in these chosen areas, provide remote and in-site support to the NRM network for the establishment and running of the recommended good practices and joined-up response mechanism to anti-trafficking
Liaise with BMM partners operating in the pilot area to ensure the network NRM is broadly connected and facilitates triangulation of data.
Assist communities and local authorities in the pilot areas, to assist in the mitigation of the effects of trafficking on PVoT & VoT — especially for those with special protection needs by mirroring this attention in anticipated areas of reception (safe house) and their need for preparedness planning
Facilitate and organize joint monitoring visits to ensure lesson learning and development of best practices
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Work closely with EF consultant in charge of setting up an information management system (database) and information sharing portal (private / public)
Through NRM network, help collect and consolidate data on identification, referral, assistance of VoT, interception, prosecution of perpetrator;
Feed database with information ongoing service delivery, including reporting on activities and services mapping, so as to identify gaps, duplications, and/or strengths.
Assist with consolidation and dissemination of 4Ws data on response and relevant information to all NRM partners at decentralized level
Liaise closely with NRM coordinator and CTiP AC to support centralized Information Management and subsequent trend analysis;
In consultation with CtiP AC and BMM partners, advise on response gaps or issues of concern of field level partners
Support the development of reporting (trafficking) indicators based on minimum standards of care, in close collaboration with NRM coordination, CTiP AC (contribution to TiP report), NRM partners;
STOCKTAKING
Organize a “good practice on support services for victims of trafficking” workshop jointly with BMM partners and NRM partners involved in above mentioned pilot, where an action plan will be formulated to improve support services in first level identification along established comprehensive minimum standards of care,
Develop good practice compendium and includes modalities to measure good practices
Based on lessons learned from above mentioned pilot, foster a strengthened joined position amongst government officials on the issue of providing protection to potential victims and victims of trafficking cases;
Assist NRM members to elaborate key advocacy messages on the issue in line with prevailing needs;
Prepare and coordinate information sessions and wide ranging awareness raising campaigns on the risks of exploitation and trafficking;
Participate in EF’s dissemination strategy of expert’s final report, in Kenya and Brussels – “Measuring attitudinal, behavioral and cultural change towards VoT: towards a
Human Rights Based and Victim Centered approach “
Based on the above, draft an inclusive plan supporting establishment and management of safe houses for victims of trafficking based on protection safeguards and endorsed minimum standards of care;
MONITORING AND EVALUATING
Undertake review of the protection initiative and produce a progress report, including recommendations in relations to the tools, SoPs, capacity building of focal point based networks, utility of information collected post-training, and quality of resultant response;
Assess pre- and post-training quality of information collected at all stages of NRM (especially first stage identification);
Evaluate to what extend vulnerability and protection mainstreaming have refined the scope of service provided to VoT and led to prevention of trafficking modalities (e/g: baseline surveys to identify the highly risk group)
Evaluate to what extend strategic, scaled up capacity of first responders and shelter center staff led to more adequate response to needs of trafficked victims including the set up of viable government run Safe house;
Review Information Management needs;
Evaluate quality value of a roster for certified social workers operating with the NRM
Recommendation on extending methodology to the rest of the country
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies / accountabilities:
Participatory and community-based approaches
Ensure utilization of participatory and community based approaches in strategy development, needs assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and response.Ensure effective and coherent institutional needs assessment and analysis take a gender perspective into account, involving all relevant partners;
Attention to priority cross-cutting issues
Ensure gender sensitive response and promote gender equality across all target groups;
Planning and strategy development
Ensure predictable action within the NRM membership for the following:
Gaps identification
Developing/updating agreed response strategies and action plans for the NRM membership and ensuring that these are adequately reflected in overall country strategies to
Counter HT (NPA, CTiP Act, 2030 Vision, etc);
Drawing lessons learned from past activities and revising strategies accordingly;
Application of standards
Ensure that NRM group participants are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and relevant commitments that the Government has undertaken under international and Domestic Law to counter Human Trafficking;
Monitoring and reporting
Align with data information sharing systems in place
Contribute to adequate monitoring mechanisms and reviewing impact and progress of the NRM against implementation plans;
Ensure transparency, integrity, access to information and accountability principles are embraced in resource allocation and management of service providers’ NRM response;
Ensure monitoring efforts are linked to the National Integrated Monitoring System (NIMES)
Ensure adequate reporting and effective information sharing, with due regard for age and sex disaggregation
Training and capacity building
Ensure that capacity building of identified member of the NRM membership occurs in order to ensure on-going sustainability and quality of the response
Mainstream Human Rights Based Programming approach evidenced in a developed Monitoring and Evaluation Framework;
Work with partners to promote understanding of and adherence to victim centered – HR based approach to their response
Comply with humanitarian and development guidelines and standards procedure with respect to Do NO Harm, AGDM concept, GBV guidance, child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, SPHERE guidelines and other relevant policies
DELIVERABLES
Monitoring and progress controls (report requirement, periodicity, format, deadlines)
Final product (e/g survey completed, data collected, workshop conducted, research documents, produced)
One training compendium (including development of module on a minimum of 4 topics including but not limited to security protocol and SOPs for confidential data management, referral to judiciary and law enforcement, victim needs assessment) ;
SoPs, ISP, Reporting Tools (Trafficking indicators), 4ws
Mechanisms and frameworks for collecting and sharing information between selected service providers are established
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education level
Higher university degree in a social science or related discipline
Master / Phd grade
Qualifications
5 to 10 years of relevant experience in Counter trafficking / Mixed migration
Extensive knowledge of protection humanitarian programming
Experience in capacity building and coordination
Personal qualities
Ability to work in a collaborative manner with team members and with multiple stakeholders at various levels from national to sub-national and community levels.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations.
Previous experience in Kenya, Horn of Africa is an asset
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Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons for the various areas of specialization (intern posts) indicated above.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Agriculture Engineering, Agricultural and Bio Systems Engineering, Soil, Water and Environment Engineering, Environmental and Bio-Systems Engineering, Bio-mechanical and Processing Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering from a recognized institution
Terms of engagement
Twelve (12) months
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Pursuant to the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012 sections 35, 36, 44 and 45, the County Government of Isiolo wishes to recruit suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions.
The CEC Member will be answerable to the Governor.
The County Executive Committee Member shall be in-charge of the
following county departments:-
Livestock and Fisheries Development
Energy & Natural Resources
Public Works and Urban Development
Peace, Cohesion and Conflict Resolution
Culture and Social Services
Job Responsibilities
In addition to the duties provided under Article 183 of the Constitution, a County Executive Committee member shall:
Implement within the county, National legislation to the extent that the legislation so requires
Provide strategic and policy guidance to the departments they are in charge of in particular and the county in general
Manage and coordinate the functions of the county department he/she is in charge of
Provide the county assembly with full and regular reports on matters relating to the respective department
Supervise the administration and service delivery in their respective departments
Prepare legislations in their departments for consideration by the county assembly
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Governor from time to time
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of County Executive Committee member, a person should:
Be a Kenyan citizen
Be a visionary and a strategic thinker
Be committed to be a part of a team that will enable the County Government realize its vision
Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws
Be in possession of a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya, Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution
Have knowledge and administrative experience of not less than five (5) years
Have the ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Should not hold any other state or Public Office
Understand the diversity, challenges and opportunities within the County