Job type: Job Type Contract

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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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 23, 2024
Land Information Assistant – Gs5 Technical Expert – Servir E&sa; Project

Job Description
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) Is an Intergovernmental Organization which provides services in surveying, mapping, remote sensing. GIS and ICT to its Member States, partners and clients. It has twenty Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region. Our Mission is to promote sustainable development in the Member States through generation, application and dissemination of geo-information and allied ICT services, products and services.
Reporting to the land Management Officer, the Land Information
Assistant will handle and coordinate various reports, documents and Information received from the field for transmittal (paper and electronic) to clients, maintain databases, and correspondence with clients.
Duties and responsibilities

Analyze and verify information in relation to maps, ownership and occupation of Land and property:
Capture, analyze and document land Information as required:
Participate In implementation of LIMS projects:
Apply Innovative land administration tools and methodologies to make land rights delivery faster, cheaper, easier and more responsible and:
Participate in training and capacity building activities in all areas of land administration

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree in in areas related to Land Surveying.
GIS. Environmental Science. Natural Resource Management, Environmental engineering.
Land economics or Sustainable Land Management; and
Three (3) years of experience in the field.

Contact duration: Two (2) years renewable.

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October 23, 2024
Regional Youth Advisor ( Horn Of Africa)

Role Purpose:
The purpose of the Regional Youth Advisor (Horn of Africa) is to advise Save the Children’ s Danida regional programme for the Horn of Africa so as to guide the programme to a successful outcome. This advice and guidance comprise three main areas:

Identifying youth networks as partners for capacity strengthening with the aim of improving their capabilities in advocacy, youth participation, and protection rights of the youth
Improving youth empowerment (civic, social and economic) through Save the Children’s Danida regional programme as well as the Danida-funded country programmes in region (mainly in Somalia/Somaliland and South Sudan; and secondary in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda;
Contributing to Save the Children and CSO partners’ (including youth network) engagement in the children/youth on the move agenda and the ending child marriage agenda.

Contract Duration: 2 Years
Location: Nairobi (travel to Somalia/Somaliland, South Sudan, and Ethiopia expected)
Qualifications

Master degree in social or political science or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience of working specifically on the matters of young people’s empowerment, advocacy and organization.
Experience of working through and together with others, and with providing technical assistance in a respectful manner.
Demonstrated experience of writing funding proposals
Strong oral and written communication skills in English. French added advantage.
Solid knowledge of youth network capacity strengthening and youth empowerment programming
Solid knowledge and experience with international and regional youth human rights instruments, laws and policies in East and Southern Africa.
Solid experience of youth programming in the Horn of Africa (including South Sudan and Somalia refugee hosting countries)
Experience in labour market issues, employment and technical vocational training, poverty alleviation including challenges of discrimination and exclusion
Experience in carrying out analysis related project baselines; market surveys; youth situation analysis; and tracer studies of youth.

October 23, 2024
Internship Programs

Area of Focus

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business administration or commerce
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Strategic /project Management
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical and electronic Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer science and information Technology
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Food Science and Technology

Qualifications

Must be unemployed Kenyan graduates from Tertiary institution or university
6 months non-renewable contract.
Stipend of Kshs. 25,000 per month.
The interns must find their own residential accommodation and transport.
Must be willing to sign a confidential agreement before they are admitted to the program.
Will be required to have personal accident insurance cover.
Will be required to have medical insurance cover by NHIF.
Must have a valid certificate of good conduct.

October 23, 2024