Job type: Job Type Contract

Roving Finance Manager

Job description
Role Purpose:

As a member of the regional finance team, the Roving Finance Manager will assume country office or regional finance roles for temporary periods to cover resourcing gaps and to deliver on discrete projects and initiatives so that adequate financial management is sustained and improved. This will include the line management of any appropriate finance and awards staff within the remit of the posting, identifying any capacity gaps and proposing appropriate solutions and capacity building of country office teams.
The role holder will bridge senior country finance staff gaps based on a Terms of Reference (ToR) agreed with Country Finance Director, on a cost recovery basis. The role holder will also act as a champion for Save the Children International (SCI) financial policies, standards and procedures, coaching and mentoring staff and colleagues to ensure a thorough and complete understanding is maintained.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job descriptions and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Contract Duration: 2 Years
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi or other SCI East and Southern Africa country office
Qualifications

Accounting or commerce degree and relevant full professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA)
Minimum of 5 years similar progressive work experience in financial management. Not-for-profit experience an advantage
An unquestionably high level of integrity and ethics

demonstrable ability to adapt to challenging working environments within a developing country context
demonstrated experience in identifying issues in financial management, applying sustainable solutions, and supporting teams to achieve results
proven experience in training and capacity building of staff and teams, including coaching and mentoring staff
knowledge and use of financial software packages. Agresso experience preferred.
requirement to undertake travel for approximately 80% of the time (deployments of up to 3 months at a time)
ability to adapt quickly to a new environment and achieve results with multiple priorities and deadlines
strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
demonstrated ability of working with a range of stakeholders

Ability to focus on strategic finance issues and advise key stakeholders
Commitment to Save the Children values

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

October 25, 2024
Global Education Manager

Job description
Contract Duration: 12 month contract initially
Position Reports to: Head of Education
Overview of the Role:
The role of Global Education Manager will involve working on behalf of the CEL (Camara Education Ltd) Education Department and the Education hubs to build the capacity of hubs to develop and deliver appropriate quality training and educational products.
You will have a proven track record of developing training programmes, including eLearning content development. In addition, you will have experience in capacity development of teams. You will have excellent communication and planning skills. You should also have some knowledge or experience within Primary or Secondary and Non-Formal Education sectors, and specifically in the areas of mathematics and literacy.
Self-motivation, enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to equality and education are a must, along with the ability to work on your own initiative.
To Apply: All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter .
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, January 5th 2018 with early applications welcome.
Responsibilities:

Support and contribute to the development training courses and programmes based on hub and project needs;
Support and contribute to the development of educational products;
Govern education hubs to ensure trainers are delivering training products to a high standard;
Ensure hub compliance to all training processes and procedures;
Provide necessary capacity development and support to hub trainers throughout Camara network;
Track all hub training operations and work to ensure that standards for training administration and delivery are maintained;
Provide training targets and feedback on quality indicators;
Work with CEL Education Department to update and maintain Camara Training Policies, where necessary;
Work with Head of Education to engage with educational partners in country; and
Report on a weekly basis to key Camara staff on progress, including the Head of Education. All activities must be coordinated with the Head of Education, the Head of Africa Operations, the CEL Education Department, and the relevant country CEOs.
Promote and demonstrate our Values:
Committed (We deliver results)
Caring (We care for our people and those we serve)
Creative (We innovate to solve problems)
Collaborative (We achieve more by working together)
Additional tasks as agreed with manager

Person Specification
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education (B. Ed), Master’s degree preferable
Experience:

5 years+ ICT in Education and Training development experience
3 years+ Management experience
Experience working with international NGO and donors in developing country
Commitment to values and ethos of Camara Education
Must have previous experience working in a developing country

Key Competencies:

Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for Camara Education’s vision and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organisational goals;
A passion for integrating ICT into Education, particularly teaching practices and student learning;
Demonstrated experience in instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, Dick & Carey, etc.
Strong training development skills including eLearning content;
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, provide quality capacity development and give direction to fellow team members to complete tasks to a defined timeline;
Strong ability to resolve problems and determine system improvements whilst working;
Good understanding of the primary and secondary education context;
Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with schools, partners, government, staff and key stakeholders;
Personal commitment to organisational excellence – displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions;
Is resilient – remains calm and deliberate under conditions of stress;
Has the ability to organise time to the best advantage of Camara Education;
Excellent oral and written communication in English; and
Willingness to travel extensively.
Fluent written and spoken English
Experience working under limited supervision
Experience working in a team

Are you passionate about Camara’s mission?
Working with Camara is more than just a job! Be part of a vibrant, expanding team that is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world and make a real difference within a dynamic and innovative organisation.
These are the words that our people use to describe their careers with Camara:
‘Innovative. Open. Global. Flexible. A meaningful purpose.’

October 25, 2024
Officer M&E – Marsabit Officer Governance & Advocacy – Marsabit

Reports to: Manager – Monitoring and Evaluation
Contract Details:
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 96,308 p.m.
Fixed Term Contract – 21 Months
Medical Cover (1 Principal + 2 Dependants)
Group Life Assurance Cover
Group Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E Officer) will be providing support in monitoring and evaluating on going projects. The incumbent will be responsible for overall M&E and learning needs of the projects and will come up with findings based on real data to show performance of the projects. The incumbent will also help in strengthening M&E functions based on experiences from the project. The incumbent will play role in promoting of key learnings for the improvement of the project and for wider leaning of the organisation.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop project monitoring plan (PMP) of the projects and consulting with programme team.
Support the Survey and surveillance Officer in designing, coordinating and conducting project evaluations and assessments.
Provide feedback to programme teams on projects’ performance based on monitoring data findings.
Build capacity of the programme teams on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E).
Provide technical support on M&E and evidence-based recommendations to the relevant Project Manager.
Assist Manager Monitoring and evaluation Manager in conducting Programme Data Review.
Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to Concern Worldwide monitoring and evaluation system
Participate actively in programme planning process and budgeting of the programmes quality.
Assist Manager Monitoring and evaluation Manager in reviewing project plans during planning and budgeting process.
Support Program teams in developing quarterly and annual reports.
Work collaboratively with different programmes for strengthening integration and cross-learning in programmes.
Proactively volunteer for various team activities
Support Program teams in dealing with any other tasks as may be required.
Programme Participant Protection Policy
Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

Job Specification:

Graduate degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics Social Sciences or Equivalent.
At least two (2) years’ experience in professional experience in the field of M&E.
Strong skills in information management.
Excellent written and public communication and negotiation skills
Able to use statistical software (ENA, SPSS and STATA)
Proven competency in ethical principles of research, statistical analysis and complex survey design and analysis
Excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal, ToT, networking and coordination skills
Proficient in the use of computer applications.
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Disclaimer Clause
This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

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October 25, 2024
Desk Grant Development manager – KENYA

JOB CONTEXT :
The South and Eastern Africa Desk (SEA) includes 5 missions in 8 countries: Ethiopia – Somaliland (ESO), TUK (Tanzanie, Uganda, Kenya), Madagascar, Mozambique et South Sudan. The SEA Desk also directly manages multicountry projects. In 2017, its overall budget is 11 M€ and the main field of intervention are: Health, Education, socio-economic inclusion, Protection, Mental health and psychosocial support, Rehabilitation, support to Disabled People Organisations (DPO). The desk team includes a Desk Officer, 2 deputy desk officers, a desk assistant, 5 country directors and 2 regional project managers who also report directly to the desk officer.
Considering the various major crisis that affect the Horn of Africa and the permanent development needs to fight endemic poverty, support civil society, improve access to services and human rights’ situation, the SEA Desk decided to create a Desk Grant Development manager position. This creation aims at supporting field teams in responding to various intervention needs and requests. This support will focus on grants development in order to increase our fundraising capacity while maintaining a high level project quality design and development (in-deep needs assessments, participatory approach, stakeholders’ consultation, technical project design, cross-cutting approach consideration, MEAL component integration).
YOUR MISSION:
Under the SEA Desk Officer management and within the framework of the desk development strategy, you lead the project development process and contribute to the fundraising strategy for Handicap International (HI) in the Horn of Africa. You are part of the SEA Desk Team, you work in functional link with the Deputy Desk Officers based at Headquarter in Lyon and with field staff, mainly Country Directors and Operational Coordinators.
You support HI programs in East and Southern Africa to better respond to their fundraising strategy and develop qualitative proposals based on needs identified in accordance with HI mandate and field of expertise. Your main missions are as follow:

You define and elaborate projects feasibility and design by participating in the identification of partners (local and international as required)
You elaborate and write projects proposals on the base of identified donors rules and/or specific call for proposals guidelines
You identify the most appropriate partners and negotiate the roles and responsibilities of each one
You ensure that the submission package is in line with donor requirements
You ensure HI’s representation by building key stakeholder relationships with relevant decision makers in governments, national/local organizations, donors and key international organizations in link with the Desk officer and relevant Programme Directors
You attend to key international donors gatherings or development aid conferences

YOUR PROFILE :

You hold a degree in international development, humanitarian work
You have minimum 4 years of experience overseas in development and post crisis environment
You have experience with both humanitarian and development donors
With strong analytical skills, you master writing of proposals and strategic papers
You understand budget development and financial strategy
You have excellent communication and writing capacities in English
You are dynamic, highly flexible, autonomous and able to take initiatives
You show excellent communication skills and diplomacy which allow you to coordinate and consult smoothly with others

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION :
In Kampala, rental housing is available although choices are limited. All the amenities are present, since many products are imported. The country is relatively safe as long as security guidelines are respected. Kampala City, where the head office is located is identified as Security Level 1 with few security and safety risks beyond occasional crimes, road traffic crashes, and health hazards like malaria. There is no established curfew. There are no restrictions with movements by vehicle, both for work and personal reasons.
The standard of medical care in Uganda is significantly below appropriate standards although there is a growing private medical sector, specifically in the capital, Kampala. For serious medical treatment, evacuation to either Nairobi or Johannesburg will be required.
CONDITIONS:Starting date : 15/02/2018Length of the contract: 9 monthsEmployee status:Salary from 2757€ gross/month regarding the experience of the candidatePerdiem: 456€ net/month (Kampala) or 590€ net/month (Nairobi)Insurances : medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriationPaid holiday : 25 days per yearR&R : Level 1 : 1 day per monthStatus : position open to couplesHousing : collective or individual, based on your personal situation and taken in charge by Handicap InternationalUgandan and Kenyan citizens are welcome to apply. The conditions of employment for national staff will be detailed later according to the experience of the candidate and in the framework of the local salary grid and conditions of engagement

October 25, 2024
Capex Accountant -Factory Budgets Tax Assistant

Job description
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
To timely, accurately record and capitalize assets as they are placed in service, and record transfers and dispositions of assets in the fixed assets modules & communicate with departmental personnel involved in these processes from acquisition to disposal.
Job Summary

Create and monitor a system of controls (GFCF), policies and procedures for the recordation of fixed assets.
Participate in month-end closing activities and working closely with the rest of the finance team.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system and ensure such are tagged within policy period.
Monitor and enforce compliance on capitalization policies and procedures
Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets
Ensure monthly timely reports submitted via reporting tool or as required – Marlin tool
Represent the company during any audits that involve fixed assets
Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.
Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance desired but not a must.
Holder of Professional qualification vis CPA, C.I.M.A or any other from recognized body.
At least 2-3 Years’ Experience in FMCG as Fixed Asset accountant or similar role desirable.
Experience working with MRP and/or ERP systems (SAP)
Progressive Financial Analysis experience preferred

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October 25, 2024
Regional Operations Manager

Role Purpose:
As a member of the East and Southern Africa regional office operations team, the Operations Manager acts as a coordinating focal point for operational issues, providing support to designated Country Office (CO) operational delivery across the full spectrum of Save the Children programmes in both development and humanitarian response activities, ensuring effective information flows and assistance in adherence to SCI operations procedures/standards.
The Operations Manager will support CO operations staff in managing development & humanitarian efforts and will provide directional advice to the country programme in concurrence with the Country Director and ESARO team. The post-holder will effectively and efficiently support operations systems, processes and activities so that programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets.
S/he will take leadership on aspects related to staffing structure and management, awards, security and logistics systems and will play a strategic role in the effective scale up and management of Save the Children development & humanitarian programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children in the East Africa region.
Contract Duration: 2 years
Location: East and Southern Africa
Qualifications and Experience

Extensive program and operations management experience in international development and humanitarian programs, including
Demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large complex programme
Direct experience of delivery of humanitarian programs, in a technical or operational role, in at least 3 different contexts
Senior management role within a complex country programme and/or in a large scale emergency response
Previous experience of managing technical/programme/operations/support teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential
Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors (programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA), and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a complex, matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
In depth knowledge and experience of logistics systems and requirements in a multi field office, multi programme setting
Security management experience across a large programme
Substantial training and capacity building experience
Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Experience of supporting and developing programmatic staff with different backgrounds and expertise
Commitment to Save the Children values.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
Willingness to travel in developing countries (varying, but expected to be at least 40% of time).
A degree in a relevant field either in relation to development, disaster management, management

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent. Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

October 25, 2024
Associate Director – Confederation Development

Closing date: 26th January 2018 @ 23:59 GMT (Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.)Interviews: 12-23rd FebruaryLocation: Based in Nairobi (Geographical area covered: Global)Contract: Fixed term (2 years), with possibility of extensionSalary: Approx. KES 8,230,000 gross per annum (negotiable depending on experience) plus pension and agreed relocation cost
This post will be part of the OI Secretariat Strategy, Confederation Development and Governance team.
Department Purpose
To drive Oxfam International’s strategic vision and ‘global balance’ agenda through inspiring thought leadership; effective engagement with both internal and external stakeholders (with a focus on the global south) to leverage existing expertise and other resources; and purposeful integration of the strategy, confederation development and governance functions for maximum confederation impact and visibility.
Team Purpose
To lead and coordinate efforts to engage Oxfam staff and board members in creating a truly global organization and ‘worldwide influencing network’ that is rooted in the countries where it works; and achieves impact at scale by being responsive, legitimate and accountable to its stakeholders. This includes facilitating integrated confederation-wide support to the development of new Southern Affiliates; creating space for other confederation development models and diversity of southern voice in Oxfam’s global planning and decision making; and supporting small and medium affiliate capacity across regions to effectively influence, fundraise and contribute to Oxfam’s mission.
The Role
Oxfam International is looking for an Associate Director – Confederation Development to help drive, as part of a small global team, implementation of Oxfam’s ‘global balance’ vision; oversee the development of new Oxfam members; develop and support small and medium affiliates across regions; and act as strategic partner for confederation development in the management of the Oxfam Investment Fund.
Fluency in English required and competence in Spanish and/or French is desirable.

October 25, 2024
IT Constancy-Website Designing and Development

Location: Nairobi, Kenya or Hargeisa or Gabiley, Somaliland
Responsible to: Programme Support Officer or Programme Coordinator, Somaliland/Somalia
Starting date: As soon as possible (within December 2017).
Duration: One month
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duty and responsibility of IT consultants/firms is to design and develop four to six easily accessible, fully functioning (even under slow internet), reliable and secure websites. More specifically, the IT consultant will do the following:

Analyze the needs and requirement of each partner and understand why it needs the website
Based on the needs of the different partners, design and develop appropriate 4-6 websites
Register the domain of each website and select the best and the reliable hosting companies
Integrate the websites and the social media. Each website must have its integrated social media where possible.
The websites must have the emails that have no problems of limits
The websites must be user friendly and must work even under the low internet speed
The websites must be easily updatable and must have the capacity to upload as many photos as possible without compromising the speed and access of the websites
Advise the best social media that will meet their needs of communication.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:

MA/MSC in IT technology especially software (designing and developing websites).
At least 5-10 years proven working experience in designing and developing websites especially for NGOs.
At least 5-10 years proven working experience in using the social media and in opening social media accounts that enable hundreds and thousands (if possible) to network using those social media accounts.
Excellent knowledge of the most reliable hosting companies
Excellent English writing and speaking skills and knowledge of Somali is preferable
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Ability to work under minimum supervision and deliver results timely
The firm/consultant must submit narrative and financial proposal explaining how you will develop the websites and what costs (fees)
The consultant/firms must break the costs into key components of website development such as designing/developing, hosting and security etc.
The firm/Consultant must submit samples of website deigns (at least 3 websites or their links)
The firm/consultant must submit a link of social media opened by the consultant/firm and used by many people .

October 25, 2024
ICT Internships

Intern Purpose:

The internship is not an employment and its purpose is to equip the candidate with hands on work exposure for a minimum period of 3 months.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information technology (BSC I.T) or Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology (BBIT)from a recognized institution of higher learning
Knowledge in installation and maintenance of antivirus products
Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions
Overall knowledge of computer software and hardware
Basic network troubleshooting skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Spirit of service, Integrity and principled stewardship
Interested in Learning and innovation
Candidates who have knowledge in Library software will have an added advantage

October 25, 2024
Support Services Intern

Role Purpose:
The Support Services team is a part of Save the Children’s East and Southern Africa Regional Office. The Support Services Intern will provide support to the Regional Office Specialised Services Coordinator and other members of the Regional Office Support Services Team.
Contract Duration: 3 months
Qualifications and Experience
Essential

Degree in Bachelors of Commerce or Business Administration or equivalent
Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel spread sheets and MS Word
High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to handle challenging workload
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
Commitment to Save the Children values.

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agent

October 25, 2024