CLASP is seeking a highly motivated business, development and/or energy access professional to lead the expansion of innovative new clean energy access programs. In partnership with governments, philanthropies, major development institutions, and industry, CLASP supports and accelerates growth in the global markets for high-quality, highly energy-efficient off-grid energy service products, which deliver improved, more cost-effective modern energy services to un- and under- electrified households and businesses throughout the developing world.
The Regional Lead will work collaboratively with CLASP team members in the United States, Bangladesh, India and Europe, as well as wide network of international partners and program stakeholders. The Regional Lead will create, measure, and report programmatic impacts, and will be responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities related to the development and execution of programmatic and organizational objectives.
The Regional Lead will be responsible for the development and execution of an innovative new program’s expansion to several East African countries. The program couples the Global LEAP Outstanding Off-Grid Appliance Awards with results-based financing procurement incentives to drive best-in-class appliances into emerging off-grid markets. The program also features a variety of other market development activities, such as policy technical assistance and market research, and a robust monitoring and evaluation framework. The program launched this year in Bangladesh, and will be expanding to East Africa in late 2016 or early 2017.
Current program stakeholders include Power Africa, USAID, the US Department of Energy, Energising Development, the International Finance Corporation, the Clean Energy Ministerial, the UK Department for International Development (DfID), GIZ, the World Bank, and many others others.
The Regional Lead is also expected to play a significant role in other, related programmatic and policy activities, as they emerge, throughout East Africa and the continent.
The perfect candidate will have an extraordinary mind for program development, execution and administration, deep expertise on African market and policy dynamics, world class people skills, a commitment to impacts and results, and a sense of humor.
Box checkers need not apply. Creative, open-minded, innovative self-starters welcome.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Establish lasting, productive relationships: Build support among key constituents, including off-grid industry leaders, trade associations, government decision-makers, and donor organizations.
Build and maintain program infrastructure: Collaborate with global team members on the scoping and design of the program’s expansion into East Africa, and develop foundational program elements (e.g., monitoring and evaluation protocols).
Deliver impacts and wins: Work with CLASP colleagues around the world to develop and implement the program and oversee the work of independent contractors. Manage day-to-day activities and administration in East Africa to ensure impacts.
Transform the off-grid market: Identify and explore barriers to market transformation for specific technologies and products in East Africa around the world. Develop creative approaches for overcoming barriers that fit into and leverage program activities.
Stay nimble and collaborative, and keep the big picture in mind: Contribute to and conduct programmatic work within the larger context of partner, sectoral, and CLASP efforts.
Job Qualifications
8 to 15 years of experience in business development and/or program administration; experience in the off-grid clean energy sector or analogous sectors preferred.
Entrepreneurial, proactive approach to execution of long-term initiatives, and strategic approach to day-to-day and long-term problem-solving.
Strong project management skills; demonstrated.
Experience in engaging key stakeholders (including government officials, manufacturers, electric utilities, retailers, and consumers) to provide constructive contributions to energy-related programs.
Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to translate technical analysis to policy recommendations.
A strong desire and demonstrated aptitude to collaborate effectively with colleagues, embrace new challenges and opportunities, deliver quality work product, solve problems, and approach to work that combines energy and passion to achieve results.
Experience communicating for the climate, energy, or technology sector preferred; ability to translate highly technical information for a lay audience.
Ability to work from the big picture to the small details.
Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
Graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, international relations, environmental science) or equivalent professional/academic experience
Job type: Job Type Contract
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Regional Lead, East Africa – Clean Energy Access
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Head of Business Development
The Head of Business Development will play the lead role in ensuring that the growing demand for livestock research in developing countries is translated into new investment in ILRI’s research portfolio that builds on our strengths and partnerships
This position will be responsible for establishing an important part of ILRI’s toolkit for growing the institute from it’s current annual turnover of US$80M to its goal of US$200M.
ILRI’s mission is to improve food, nutritional security and to reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock— ensuring better lives through livestock.
ILRI is co-hosted by the governments of Ethiopia and Kenya and has regional and country offices in 16 other locations in Africa, South and South East Asia.
It has a work force of about 750 staff globally, drawn from about 40 nationalities and works through extensive partnership arrangements with research and development institutions in both the developed and developing parts of the world.
ILRI is one of 15 CGIAR research centres and is the only centre dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world.
Key Responsibilities
Develop an institutional strategy and implementation plan for broadening the investor base of the organization, and successfully develop substantial funding streams, in line with ILRI’s Corporate Strategy
Actively grow and maintain the institute’s networks with investors and enhance cooperation with donor governments through personal contacts and consultations to identify further scope for research for development activities
Develop and implement an investor communication strategy in collaboration with the Public Awareness and Research teams
Oversee day-to-day communications with donors regarding grants and institutional fundraising
Develop, implement and supervise internal processes and procedures to support researchers in the development of high quality research proposals
Provide oversight of the Business Development unit
Requirements
Advanced degree in non-profit management, fundraising, communications, business administration or related degree plus equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in fundraising in not-for-profit organizations
Proven experience in fundraising for international organizations in developing countries, particularly the agriculture/livestock sectors, including playing the lead role in generating large grants
Extensive personal networks among investors supporting agriculture
Excellent networking skills and proven ability to work with a diverse number of partners/stakeholders
Ability to bring together people and ideas in innovative ways aligned to both scientific and donor landscapes
Track record in bringing together funding and leading creative teams addressing complex problems
Experience in engaging with multidisciplinary teams and understand the highly dispersed and networked nature of modern science
Post location: The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya
Position level: 5A
Duration: 3 years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for; Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays.
Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae with full details of current remuneration: a list of publications and names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be included in the curriculum vitae.
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WASH Project Officer
Position: WASH Project Officer Reporting to: Project Manager / Project Director
Duration: 11 months Location: Marsabit County
Key tasks & responsibilities
Responsible for achievement of all results under WASH outcome;
Lead community mobilisation and liaison for WASH results;
Implement water infrastructure rehabilitation;
Ensure implementation of WASH software;
Monitoring and reporting of all WASH results;
Liaison with project consortium partners.
Essential requirements & qualifications
University degree in Civil / Water Engineering with at least five years of work experience alternatively a diploma can suffice with a minimum of seven years’ work experience;
At least part of the work experience in an engineering company or with a NGO including fieldwork preferably in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands;
Expertise in the execution of water infrastructure projects including needs assessments, technical surveys, material storage control, artisan supervision;
Experience in prevalent WASH software implementation such as KAP surveys and O&M trainings for community groups and schools (BoM), CHAST, CLTS is an added advantage;
Flexibility, good interpersonal and clear oral and written communication skills;
The knowledge of Kiswahili is mandatory, local language skills (Marsabit) are highly desirable.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Office Assistant
Ref: UNES/MES/C/10/16
3 Years Contract Summary of the Role: The incumbent will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and work closely with the Project Team, Ministry of Health, Partners, County HIS teams and in-county institutions work.
Job Description: He/ she will be responsible for Project Monitoring & Evaluation activities and Project Reporting as per USAID guidelines.
Job Specification
Advanced Degree in Statistics, Public Health, Health Information Systems, M&E or other related field.
At least 9 years of experience working in the M&E field with at least 5 years of experience working with and reporting M&E results for USG health programs.
Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research/evaluation methodologies and strong analytical skills and relevant computer-based analytical, presentation and reporting tools.
Experience in measuring, monitoring and evaluating health informatics and/or health systems strengthening programs and activities.
Experience in designing, implementing, and managing M&E Plans including project Performance Management Plans (PMP).
Experience in strengthening M&E systems.
Knowledge of Kenya’s health care system and experience working with government institutions in Kenya, specifically with the Ministry of Health and County Governments.
Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team.
Proven practical knowledge of DHIS2, KHMFL, DATIM, etc.
Good understanding of PEPFAR indicators.
Proven track record in Project Report writing.
Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and work as part of a team.
Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
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Team Assistant
Contract Duration: 2 years Fixed Term Contract
Role Purpose:
Provide a professional administration support service to the Director, Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI) and the global MDI team, with specific focused support to the Director.
The role will also provide an opportunity to get involved in the migration and displacement sector and engage on related research, policy and programming issues.
Other tasks include (but not limited to)
Manage all travel booking arrangements for the Director and the MDI team, including other related requirements such as visas, hotel accommodation and foreign currency. It should be noted that most of the MDI team are not based in Nairobi.
Pro-actively manage and organise a variety of meetings, including dial-ins/Lync/Video calls, all logistics and checking attendees in advance – and where appropriate take notes and follow up on/monitor action points
Maintain a workflow tracking document / tool on the different MDI projects / initiatives etc.
Monitor the team’s budget and track the budget and process invoices for key projects
Provide support to Research Manager/Adviser in overseeing contracts/budgets for research projects.
Play supportive role, if requested, in the analysis of research data
Prepare expense claims for the Director and team
Support with the design and production of communications materials for the team, e.g. power point presentations
Maintain filing and correspondence as necessary
Develop strong, positive relationships with all relevant stakeholders on behalf of the Director and MDI team.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
Ability to adopt a pro-active approach and offer solutions as appropriate
Willingness to learn new skills and engage in other elements of the MDI’s mandate as requested
Strong written and oral communication skills, fluent in English, with an eye for detail
Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy both within and without the organisation.
Maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
Self- motivated with ability to work autonomously
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.
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Deputy Director, Administration and Finance (Scale M2)
REF: MTRH/HR/19/09/2016This position is a Senior Management position, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Deputy Director (Administration and Finance) will be responsible for the following: –
Provision of strategic leadership that ensures delivery of specialized quality health services.
Direct, control and coordinate the general administrative services and staff in the Hospital.
Be responsible for the management and efficient utilization of resources in the administrative departments.
Participating in budget preparation within the Hospital and also nationally as well as monitoring budgetary performance.
Approving expenditure and ensuring all payments are approved by the Chief Executive Officer.
Coordinating interdepartmental activities.
Monitoring and evaluation of projects.
Strategic planning.
Performance management.
Monitoring quality standards and procedures.
Formulating and implementing Hospital Policies.
Coordinating maintenance of buildings and equipment.
Training, counseling, guiding and mentoring staff.
As a team member, work on disciplinary control of staff.
Liaise closely with administrative coordinators in the clinical divisions for appropriate and efficient administrative back-up of these divisions.
Liaise with agencies in the health sector for the support, expansion, maintenance and streamlining of the hospital’s health services along the national health policy guidelines.
Advise, plan, coordinate administrative staff training and development programmes.
Any other duties as may be allocated by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
JOB SPECIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Appointment to the grade of Deputy Director (Administration and Finance) will be made from candidates who must be in possession of both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Administration/Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences from a recognized university.
Possession of a PhD in Administration/Management will be an added advantage.
He/she must possess the necessary competence, administrative ability and must have a proven track record in the senior management of large organizations, either as a Deputy Chief Executive Officer or in equivalent positions for not less than ten (10) years. Evidence of adherence to Quality Management Systems and solid Integrity will be mandatory.
Serving Senior Assistant Director(s), Administration and Finance will be eligible for promotion to the grade of Deputy Director, Administration and Finance provided they possess the necessary academic and professional qualifications, and have shown merit and ability in the performance of their duties for the minimum period stated above.
In addition, all applicants for this position Must attach the following current documents: –
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Certificate.
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Certificate.
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Certificate.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance.
Strategic Leadership Development Programme Certificate or its equivalent.
Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (CPS (K)) membership certificate and CPS (K) 2016 letter of good standing status.
Possession of CPA (K) will be an added advantage.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND SALARY ATTACHED TO THE SCALEThis job will be on a three (3) years’ contract, renewable once for a further period of 3 years subject to satisfactory work performance and the basic salary attached is:MTRH Scale M2Kshs. 150,866 x 7,403 – 158,270 x 7,623 – 165,893 x 7,843 – 173,736 x 8,602 -181,768 x 8,946 – 190,744 x 17,110 – 207,854 x 18,766 – 226,620 p.m.In addition to the basic salary, the successful candidate will get extraneous allowance, generous house allowance, risk allowance and commuter allowance. Service gratuity will be payable at the end of the 3 years’ contract. -
Program Officer Resource Mobilization and Donor Liaison Grants Officer
Overall purpose of the job: The Program Officer – Agriculture will ensure that policies relating to Agriculture production and value chains, marketing and value addition are implemented effectively to to enhance agriculture and economic development.
Key duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Program Officer – Agriculture will be responsible for:
Engaging in discussions and providing mechanisms for alignment of national policy and legislation to devolved system of government;
Promoting inter- county coordination of the agriculture sector;
Providing technical assistance in terms of information, research and policy analysis on County Governments across a range of policy issues targeting the development of agriculture infrastructure for increased accessibility to markets in all parts of the country and the world;
Engage needs based dispute resolution mechanisms in the agricultural sector;
Monitor the status of agricultural implementation under devolution;
Mobilize resources to support the Agriculture Committee of the Council of Governors.
Providing an effective research and knowledge management platform for sharing best practices in the agriculture sector to promote agriculture development;
Review legislation and policies affecting the sector and making proposals for the benefit of the Counties interests, in close collaboration with stakeholders in the sector;
Comprehensive communication on devolution in agriculture to all stakeholders;
Coordinating, developing and consolidating collective county positions on agricultural matters;
Providing a framework for increased investment in the agriculture sector; and
Coordinating the participation of County Governments during local, regional and international learning activities on agriculture.
Supporting the Water, Forestry and Mining Technical Committee
Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
Required Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate shall possess the following:
Masters degree in Agriculture from a recognized university
A degree in Agriculture from a recognized University
Experience working on matters of agriculture in the context of devolution.
Advance computer applications
A 6 years’ experience with at least 3 years at senior level management
Languages: Fluency in English is required.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives and concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of CoG.
Other:
This position may be adjusted to a consultancy if that need is identified through the recruitment process.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.
Contract duration
The contract duration is for three (3) years renewable annually subject to availability of resources and performance.
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Finance Specialist
Duties and Accountabilities of the Finance Specialist Jobs:
Oversee the financial operations of the country office and ensure timely delivery of financial reports, including cash and bank management, payroll, ledgers and other aspects of the country’s financial management;
Responsible for entering financial information, timely month end close, and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization;
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards;
Liaise with the Projects Finance Specialists in the monitoring and review of partners reports;
Manage financial controls, analyze office and project budgets, and make recommendations on budget expenditures. Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year;
Support the Country Manager and Project Managers, in coordination with the Project Finance Specialist, with project budget monitoring and review;
Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time;
Responsible for country legal and statutory compliance;
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance withpayment, reporting or other tax requirements;
Support in Fixed asset Management, review and support the preparation ofinventories. Responsible for the review and approval of procurement documents.
Receive and review monthly field financial reports for consistency, completeness and accuracy of documentation and proper posting of the financial information in system;
Staying current with donor regulations and the award requirements. identified in the CIP compliance matrix;
Ensure Time and Efforts Reports are completed on time and in an accurate fashion;
When requested, and in conjunction with Program Managers or other staff, provide forms and worksheets to field finance staff as needed to track or document in-kind cost share, travel advances, allocation of costs among programs, payroll reports, etc. Assist staff in developing custom forms or worksheets as needed.
Qualifications for the Finance Specialist Jobs:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration and CPA (K);
A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in the accounting/finance/administrative area;
Knowledge of the international development funding arena desirable;
Aptitude for understanding complex regulations and monitoring financial transactions and documentation for compliance;
Familiarity with Europe AID projects, Excellent oral, written communication, and problem solving ability;
Excellent computer skills, including advanced Excel skills and experience with automated accounting systems;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Cross cultural sensitivity;
Strong e-mail communication skills, ability to write in a manner sensitive to cultural differences, and provide clarity to staff where English is not the primary working language of the project;
Ability to train/mentor staff in accounting requirements;
Ability to be a team player in a busy environment, often with tight deadlines;
A Kenyan citizen.
Conditions: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff position (NRS). The employment contract will be for a two-year term (with a three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance and availability of funding. -
Sales Agent
Department: Sales and Marketing
Job Purpose / Summary: The sales representative will work cooperatively with outside sales, other members of the distribution team, as well as the entire organization to grow existing customers, create new customers and meet or exceed monthly sales quotas at the appropriate gross margin while increasing customer satisfaction.
Key Roles:
listening to customer requirements and presenting Products appropriately to make a sale;
maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
acting as a contact between Wananchi Group and its existing and potential markets;
negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
gathering market, Territory and prospective triple play customer information;
Representing Wananchi Group at trade exhibitions and events under the guidance of HOD and or Team Leader..
negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;
challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;
advising on forthcoming Zuku product developments and discussing special promotions;
recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales Leader , or entering into a computer system;
reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets;
gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements;
making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations;
feeding future buying trends back to the company for decision making purposes;
Attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues.
Skills & Experience Required
Higher Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Sales & Marketing
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Clerks of Works
Requirements for the Clerks of Works Job
A demonstrable high degree of integrity
Have a Higher National Diploma / Ordinary Diploma or equivalent in Engineering or Building construction
Have at least 3 years of experience in supervision of building construction and at least 2 of these on office block or a related project.
Have demonstrable up to date knowledge in construction technology in civil & structural works and be able to interpret specifications and conditions of contract. Basic knowledge of the Mechanical & Electrical building works will also be required.
Be able to interpret and critique architectural and engineering construction drawings.
Be able to interpret and critique project schedules/programs.
Be sufficiently aware of and able to enforce construction site safety requirements imposed by the contract, safety regulations and NEMA.
Be proficient in the use of email and MS Office Computer packages such MS Word, Excel. etc
Should be able to work independently arid have demonstrable skills in oral communication, report writing and co-ordination of project teams.
Having done a Bachelors Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering will be an added advantage.
Ability to use Computer Aided Drafting Software would be an added advantage
Clerks of Works Job Specification
The successful candidate will be of demonstrable high integrity with excellent references.
The candidate will be an employee of the developer, represent the developer’s interests and oversee construction works on behalf of the developer.
He/she will work closely with the contractor’s construction team to ensure that the building plans are implemented Lo the letter, effectively and efficiently.