Job type: Job Type Full Time , Hybrid

Operations Manager – Kenya

Inkomoko is seeking an experienced Operations Manager as the new lead in Kenya. Reporting to the Regional Director, with a very close working relationship with the Country Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our admin & operational processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with our organizational goals. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong background in operations management, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to our mission.

Operational Strategy & Risk Mitigation

Adapt and Implement operational strategies and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in Inkomoko operations across the country
Contribute to the development and implementation of operational growth plans
Identify and address operational challenges and opportunities to enhance performance
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, local regulations, and international standards.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s clients, team, assets, and reputation.

Administration Management:

Manage and oversee the daily operations and facilities across all offices in the country, including office management, logistics, and facilities development and contracting
Oversee the build of new facilities for Inkomoko’s growing operations, including site procurement, contractor management, design, etc.
Implement fixes to the “Pain Points & Time Wasters” as developed in the Happiness Audit
Implement and maintain administrative systems to improve efficiency and support strategic objectives.

Procurement:

Oversee the procurement processes across the country to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
Develop and manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
Monitor and analyze procurement activities to ensure Inkomoko applies social procurement standards (equitable demographics, environment, social, governance) to sourcing

Staff Supervision and Development:

Supervise Admin Staff in multiple offices across the country to ensure smooth and efficient office operations, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop Admin & Procurement Officers and other support staff
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide Radical Candor feedback
Identify training needs and opportunities for staff development to enhance skills
Hold regular meetings with all admin staff to ensure team cohesiveness

Budget and Financial Management:

Manage operational budgets in collaboration with the finance department and managing director
Monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
Prepare and present regular reports on operational performance, budget utilization, and cost-saving initiatives.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Successful candidates will embody our organizational culture and mission to support entrepreneurs. Our work environment is fast-paced, positive, solutions-oriented, and we have very high standards.

Qualifications Include:

A true customer-service mindset to support employees for effective delivery of Inkomoko’s program work
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a social enterprise or similar environment.
Proven experience in managing multi-site operations and supervising diverse teams.
Excellent leadership, highly communicative, with strong interpersonal skills. One East African language preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and cost-savings strategies
Proficiency in procurement software, such as ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, and MS Office
Socially responsible operational experiences are strongly preferred, including processes which favor small-businesses, women and refugee-run businesses, and green business.

Apply via :

inkomoko-job-portal.web.app

November 5, 2024
Project Officer – Inclusive Education in Emergencies (V4D) ACTIVE Project

Role Overview Summary

To provide leadership and management in the implementation of Inclusive Education and Education in Emergencies aspects of Volunteering for Development (V4D) Grant and contribute in realization of Inclusive Education’s Programme’s Strategic Objectives that include
Disadvantaged and marginalized children access Inclusive quality education and lifelong learning
Disadvantaged and marginalized children in emergency and fragile context access inclusive quality education and lifelong learning.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Bachelors degree in Education, Community development, Project management or related area would be an advantage, with specialisation in development, inclusive education or education in emergencies.
At least 3 years relevant experience including the formulation, implementation and development of advocacy and campaign strategies with children, youth with disabilities, refugee youth, and their families, young learners with disability in education or livelihood initiatives.
Knowledge of social accountability, disability rights, refugee rights and social inclusion practices and ability to be open minded and respectful, resilient and adaptive to new situations, facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships and can seek and share knowledge.

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vso.my.salesforce-sites.com

November 5, 2024
Accountant

Job Summary

The Accountant is an integral AWF’s Finance team member. The incumbent will be responsible for accurate General Ledger maintenance reconciliations and smooth and timely month-end closure of books of accounts. She/he will also be involved in all general accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll accounting, and portal expense entries relating to Kenya and other AWF offices without dedicated Finance staff. In addition, the jobholder will work with other finance teams to ensure the timely processing of invoices and payments for all the operations in AWF.
The position will actively support annual organizational and country statutory audits, donor-related audits, and internal controls.
Occasional international and domestic travel is required.

Responsibilities
Accounting

Support finance teams to ensure timely month-end closure in compliance with GAAP and AWF procedures.
Participate in the monthly close process; prepare reconciliation schedules per the monthly close checklist.
Maintain all balance sheet accounting, producing consistent and accurate supporting schedules and reconciliations.
Manage the organization’s credit cards issued to staff by ensuring that expenses are reported on time and reconciliations prepared in the system.
Produce audit-ready monthly general ledger schedules and subsidiary financial statements.
Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, fixed asset schedules, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
Review and validate general ledger transactions, timely identification, and corrections of errors of transactions posted in the general ledger both in AWF company and its subsidiaries.
Support in month-end and year-end processes with the HQ and Field finance staff to ensure all activities are completed within the agreed timelines, and support documents are uploaded on the organization’s SharePoint.
Prepare monthly bank and petty cash tally sheets and follow up with finance staff to share missing documents.
Produce audit-ready monthly general ledger schedules and subsidiary financial statements.
Post all salaries in the correct month using the correct employee codes, fund codes, and restriction codes.
Run and process timely salary and benefits allocation by the 12th of the month and ensure all unallocated salaries are followed up.
Run, post exchange rate adjustments, and ensure all expense G/Ls have correct dimensions.
Identify potential risks related to the financial management of the organization and suggest solutions to the Finance & Operations Manager for implementation.
Update monthly exchange rates in the accounting system.
Share reports with key stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner.
Review and follow up on travel advances promptly.

Accounts Payable/Receivables

Post supplier invoices accurately and on a timely basis.
Review supplier invoices and ensure that are properly supported before posting them in the system.
Support in reconciling vendor accounts with the statements monthly.
Timely processing of payments to vendors, consultants, staff, and partners.
Check integrity and accuracy of financial data, vendor, payroll, etc., and timely identification and correction of errors in transactions.
Verify accuracy of vendor details in AWF systems.

Internal Controls

Work with the finance teams to enforce internal controls throughout the organization to ensure the protection of the AWF finance and non-finance assets.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of accounting policies and procedures and enforcement of the same.
Support in the consistent application of internal controls throughout the organization.
Train staff on internal control procedures and accounting tools, such as accounting and timesheet portals.
Participate in planning and problem-solving meetings.
Identify ways of improving internal controls and efficient ways of processing accounting-related activities.
In conjunction, with other finance staff, maintain/update financial systems.
Keep abreast of changes in regulations, which may affect the accounting functions of the organization.
Follow up and ensure timely accounting and compliance of the AWF corporate credit card program.
Coordinate and review, sign and file all AWF Cash & Bank Reconciliations by the 10th of every month and maintain a filing log of dully approved reconciliations, cash counts, and bank statements.
Provide support to organizational audit, Internal audits, statutory audits donor specific audits and any other reviews by external audit firms as required.

Cash flow Planning and Management

Reconcile AWF bank balances with donor cash receipts.
Prepare the monthly/quarterly cash projections for the HQ AWF operations and review cash requests from other countries.
Process payments on time and track overdue payments.

Payroll Facilitation

Review Kenya and Expat payrolls and ensure they are posted on time. This role also includes timely Reviewing of Switzerland and UK payroll along with the related payroll liabilities.
Prepare salary allocation monthly and follow up with timely submission and approval of timesheets.
Support with the review of other AWF office payrolls not mentioned above.
Post and pay liabilities on a timely basis.
Support compliance with all country tax obligations where AWF operates.
File approved payroll reports.
Extract salary remittance and file as per established system.
Participate in AWF system development and system implementation sessions.

Other Duties

Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements and skills

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
Qualified Accountant and Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
Familiarity with institutional and other donor guidelines is a strong advantage.
At least 5 years of relevant working experience, at least 3 years as an accountant in at least a medium-sized organization.
A mix of profit and nonprofit experience is desired.
Advanced knowledge and experience of the NetSuite-Oracle accounting package is preferred.
Audit experience will be an added advantage.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of key donor requirements required.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with the highest level of professionalism.
Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise good judgment, identify, and resolve problems.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
A self-starter with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong interest in and or understanding of conservation.

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recruiting.ultipro.com

November 5, 2024
Operations Officer

ROLE
HR support

Liaise with management, technical and operations teams to support end-to-end recruitments.
Support onboarding of new hires and offboarding of exits including coordinating or conducting exit interviews
Manage the completion of all probationary reviews in coordination with the line managers and issue confirmation letters.
Ensure that all legal/statutory requirements associated with the employment of staff by FSD Kenya are fulfilled (including immigration requirements and contracting).
Support in updating and reviewing HR policies and the HR handbook in line with evolving needs and legal requirements.
In concert with the Head of Operations identify scheme administrators and underwriters for the medical and Group life personal accident schemes ensuring that SLAs are observed, policies and endorsements are issued on time. Ensure member benefits enrolment and periodic member education, that staff are guided to meet the requirements fo the schemes and that the utilisations are monitored and kept to recommended industry and institutional limits.
Act as liaison between staff and scheme administrators and ensure any lapses are addressed timeously.
Coordinate issuance of letters to banks and other institutions for staff to secure facilities
Manage data in the HR Information System. Provide routine reports including demography reports, gender pay gaps, run data analysis, for management use.
In concert with IT specialist, train new users/new hires on the HRIS and carry out routine refreshers in areas of need.
Support annual and mid-year performance processes
Manage leave processes including tracking of utilisation
Record management in line with legal, regulatory ensuring easy storage and retrieval of documents

Operations support

Provide logistical support for internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences in liaison with other operations staff
Provide secretarial and rapporteur support for internal and external meetings as is required and report and track actions for implementation
Support in procurement processes including developing ToRs
Support issuance and renewals of contracts for other third party’s monitor
Ensure high-quality production, storage and retrieval of materials and documents
Support in the generation of quarterly and annual reports

Compliance and risk

Prepare for and lead HR audits; ensure that any corrective actions relating to HR management are closed out in a timely manner.
Support the Programme management team (PMT) in ensuring organisational compliance to policies and procedures and other legal and statutory requirements
Implement all aspects of the risk management relating to HR and admin which includes updating HR and administrative risk registers.

Training

In concert with the PMT and Head of operations assist in identifying trainings for staff across the programme
Collate training needs identified through the performance reviews or opportunistically for approval by the line managers and PMT; use the collated data to identify appropriate training opportunities
Conduct relevant trainings across the programme as may be required

Organisational and occupational health and safety

Support PMT in conducting appropriately timed and spaced-out opinion surveys or needs assessments and distilling and communicating results as needed to management and staff.
Participate in Occupational Safety and Health committee meetings and ensure all safety, audit and training compliances are in place.
Support management in rolling out organisational pulse surveys and distilling and communicating findings

Stakeholder management

Manage effective communication channels with FSD staff and providers
Be the first line of response to general staff enquiries.
Represent FSD Kenya positively and professionally and promote a positive and collegial culture; seek to effectively resolve any conflicts and grievances objectively and in line with good practices
Maintain employee confidence and protect operations and processes by keeping information confidential.

CONDUCT OF WORK

The Operations officer will work as a full-time member of the FSD Kenya team, be a member of the Project management office (PMO) and report directly to the Head of operations. Given the core value of collaboration and cross-working, the Operations officer will support other colleagues including the CEO and Programme management team (PMT) to achieve the programme objectives, ensure stewardship of the Trust’s resources and adherence to policies and procedures.
Working arrangements will be flexible with the approach taken driven by the demands of the role. Communication and collaboration are core to the FSD team’s effectiveness. Successful remote and flexible working requires liaison with operations and project team members and the full adoption of FSD’s technology-based communication tools. Guidelines on effective remote working and flexitime are set out in FSD’s policies and procedures which should be strictly adhered to.

OUTCOMES AND DELIVERABLES

The Operations officer will be responsible for providing efficient day-to-day operations support to the programme.
H/She will be at the front line in assuring staff are well-apprised and compliant with key policies and procedures.
Together with the Operations lead, s/he will ensure a well-organised Operations and HR function that runs efficiently, avoiding wastage of resources and time.
FSD Kenya is managed on a strongly results-based approach and each person is expected to deliver specific annual targets agreed with their team members to support the strategy and business plan. The Operations officer will work in collaboration with the rest of the FSD team to ensure the overall success of the FSD Kenya objectives. Programme and project reporting, as formally specified in the FSD Kenya policies must be delivered on time and to the highest standards.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS – ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE
Mandatory requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any related field
At least 5 years experience in operations and administrative roles
Good command of oral and written English

Desired and essential

Extensive knowledge of best practices in HR management and training is desired.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision given the role will be remote.
Ability to handle a demanding set of outputs against tight deadlines.
Good skills in MS Office (Word and Excel).
Excellent people skills.

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e.com

November 5, 2024
Head of Talent Acquisition

This is a new position for Inkomoko, with the mandate to develop and execute strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent for Inkomoko. The role is essential for the success of our organization as it involves managing the recruitment and hiring process for all positions within Inkomoko, from entry-level to executive-level roles, with current and future needs in mind.

Reporting to the Deputy People & Culture Director, Talent & Innovation, the position responsibilities include:

Developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent: This involves working closely with hiring managers, organization leadership, recruiters, and the larger People and Culture team to identify staffing needs and develop plans to attract and retain top talent.
Leading the employer brand and candidate experience: Develop and execute employer branding strategies to attract top talent and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
Managing the recruitment process: Establish innovative and best-in-class processes for assessing talent, including screening criteria, interview formats, and analytical and technical tests and assignments. The Head of Talent Acquisition will oversee job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and selecting candidates.
Managing talent acquisition technology and tools: Supervise the utilization of applicant tracking systems, job boards, and other recruitment technologies to streamline the recruitment process, improve efficiency, and continuously evaluate new tools in line with our long-term strategy.
Building relationships with key stakeholders: Build relationships with internal stakeholders, employment agencies, universities, and other external partners to support hiring goals.
Developing and implementing onboarding and retention strategies: This involves working closely with the People and Culture team and department Directors to develop and implement onboarding and retention strategies to ensure that new hires are successfully integrated into the organization and that top talent is retained.
Analyzing recruitment metrics: Tracking and analyzing recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire and candidate satisfaction to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
Team Leadership: Leading, inspiring, and developing the recruiting team to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Head of Talent Acquisition is a seasoned leader who understands how people operations can effectively support business strategy and is demonstrably experienced in leading talent acquisition initiatives across multiple countries to achieve strategic goals.
For this role, the successful candidate will have these qualities:

Strong well-rounded communicator – approachable, warm, honest, transparent, and able to manage up with confidence.
Shows perseverance, personal integrity, reasonable objectivity, and good judgment.
Proactive problem-solver with strong decision-making capabilities.
Experienced in handling confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and gain respect as a trusted advisor.
Proven success in implementing, executing, and scaling a recruiting strategy in a high-growth organization.
Proven experience in designing and implementing complex processes during a period of change.
Demonstrable commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Experience with ATSs and HRISs, and proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Fluency in English, with additional proficiency in French being an added advantage.
Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Other requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, organizational development, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
8+ years of relevant work experience in talent acquisition & development on a senior level with an understanding of talent practices in East and West Africa.
Willingness to travel frequently.

WHAT YOU’LL GET
This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

Competitive salary, and a potential Performance-based bonus.
Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth.
Deep commitment and work towards justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Talented, passionate, and committed colleagues and leadership across regions.
Ability to make a significant social impact on your community.
Generous health insurance, staff savings, parental leave, sabbatical, and more benefits.

Apply via :

inkomoko-job-portal.web.app

November 5, 2024
Senior Monitoring Advisor USAID/BHA Somalia Monitoring Learning Project-2 (SMLP-2)

TPM Systems Development, Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting Cycles
You will:

Establish collaborative engagement and communications with BHA and IPs to continuously conceptualize data and learning needs, as well as design innovative data analysis, presentation and products.
Develop and adapt custom TPM indicators and analysis frameworks.
Oversee the development and continuous updating of the BHA Sites/Activities Database.
Develop and adapt data collection and sampling plans, site visit methodologies, and data collection protocols.
Develop and adapt data collection tools such as: beneficiary surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, observation checklists, etc.
Conduct quarterly site selection for TPM site visits.
Plan and coordinate the implementation of 180 annual site visits across Somalia/Somaliland.
Develop and adapt data capture and analysis plans.
Develop and adapt innovative TPM products, including dashboards on the Virtual Reporting
Platform, reporting templates, and client-facing presentations.
Conduct aggregated site visit analysis and prepares four quarterly TPM Reports annually.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance
You will:

Continuously assess and adapt SMLP-2’s data and products to ensure the TPM system delivers reliable and actionable findings that enables BHA and IPs’ adaptive management.
Design and oversee compliance to data quality standards and procedures.
Direct and supervise the Task 1 technical staff in Nairobi and Mogadishu, as well as the Somaliabased TPM Subcontractors.
Sensitize the Task 1 technical staff in Nairobi and Mogadishu, as well as the Somalia-based TPM
Subcontractors, to the IPs’ awards and activities that SMLP-2 monitors.
Develop and deliver training, mentoring and capacity building to the Task 1 technical staff in Nairobi and Mogadishu, as well as the Somalia-based TPM Subcontractors.
Conduct content reviews, copy editing, and formatting of Task 1 products.

Cross-Task Integration and Collaboration
You will:

Support the extraction and contextualizing of TPM findings with SMLP-2 Tasks 2-5.
Provide inputs and feedback on SMLP-2 Tasks 2-5 plans and deliverables.
Your Experience and Expertise

You will have:

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
At least five years of experience conceptualizing, designing and implementing field-based
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Adaptive Learning (MEAL) projects relevant to the Somalia humanitarian assistance portfolio. Specific experience with TPM projects is highly preferred.
At least three years of experience working on USAID-funded projects. Specific experience with humanitarian aid projects under BHA is highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience with the development of data collection tools and plans, analysis plans, and reporting/presentation products.
Demonstrated experience developing and writing technical products and reports for USAID audiences.
Previous experience with use of cloud-based data collection platforms (such as Fulcrum, ODK, Kobo Toolbox or others).
Previous experience using data analysis software (such as Excel, Nvivo, SPSS or STATA).
It is desirable that you will also have:
A master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously with precision and adapt to changes in responsibilities and workloads.
A high degree of urgency and self-motivation/self-direction, and the ability to be flexible and adapt to dynamic contexts and needs.
A results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Exceptional communication skills including for public presentations, written products, meeting facilitation, and day-to-day written correspondence.
Ability to lead teams, and work on teams led by others.
Ability and willingness to travel to Somalia as necessary.

Apply via :

www.integrityglobal.com

November 5, 2024
Digital Marketing Consultant Content Writer Consultant

Job Responsibilities

Assist in the creation, execution, and optimization of digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media, content marketing, SEO, and PPC.
Monitor and analyze campaign performance using analytics tools and provide regular reports to the marketing team.
Creating an engaging and visually appealing digital contents that promotes the company
Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for growth and improvement.
Manage and update the company’s social media profiles and website content to ensure consistency and engagement.
Support the development and execution of content strategies that align with the company’s goals.
Assist in managing the company’s online presence and reputation, including responding to customer inquiries and reviews.
Stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, journalism or a related field.
Have experience in digital marketing or a related role.
Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Mailchimp, etc.
Basic understanding of SEO, SEM, PPC, and social media marketing principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Creative thinking and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and basic knowledge of design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

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November 5, 2024
Accountant (French Speaker)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The accountant 2 is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analysing the accounting records and financial reports of the delegation/other structure under his/her responsibility.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recording of cash accounting vouchers in IRIS and follow up of supporting documentation as per the established ICRC financial rules.
Preparation and processing of invoices received in IRIS in line with the ICRC financial rules and regulations.
Preparation of fortnightly bank reconciliations, and the final month-end closure reconciliations, plus printing ready for dispatch to ICRC internal auditors.
Coordinating the management of all bank transactions to ensure that ICRC activities are efficiently carried out and preparing reliable monthly funds forecast and ensuring that the same is disbursed promptly to the various sites.
Monitoring the bank charges & verifying the same.
Ensuring that payments are approved per the stipulated rules and procedures in time and that they are well captured and recorded in time.
Preparation and confirmation of quarterly balance confirmations and ensure that balance sheet accounts are reconciled, and any outstanding issues are addressed as appropriate
Handling all the bank correspondences and any internal or external banking queries.
Preparation of payments using online banking system.
Preparing List of Accounts for Reconciliation and Confirmation [LARC]) to be reconciled on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Filing of electronic monthly/quarterly accounting documents in Azure online platform.
Posting of National Societies (NS) returns in the accounting IRIS.
Preparation of supplier reconciliation statements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

University degree in finance/accounting or CPA part II (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent.
Must be fluent in both written and spoken French language.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Finance position.
Experience in an international organization or NGO.
Attentive to details, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity.
Able to write clear and concise reports, procedures and quality documents.
Target oriented, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative and make decisions.
Good team management and tasks planning skills.
High degree of flexibility and responsiveness.
Good negotiation and communications skills.

The interested candidates should fill the application form by clicking the link below then submit their CV, motivation letter, including references details, on or before 05th August 2024 at 4:30pm to ICRC Nairobi Delegation, HR Department via the email address provided below:

Apply via :

nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org

November 5, 2024
Legal Counsel

About The Role

The Legal Counsel will provide support to Acumen’s East Africa and Global operations, ranging from investment transactions, compliance matters, contract review, and operational support.
The Legal Counsel will be joining a currently 6-person Global Legal Team and 21-person AEA team, and will work closely with the AEA and Global programmatic teams to implement their activities. A successful candidate will be expected to provide timely and relevant legal advice, collaborate with teams to effect their programs efficiently while managing overall risk to the organization, coordinate with outside counsel as applicable, and support and maintain cohesion within the Global Legal Team and AEA team.

Principal Areas Of Accountability

Deal Documentation & Coordination: The Legal Counsel will work closely with the AEA investing team (and other teams that invest into East Africa) to drive Acumen’s early stage equity, quasi-debt, and other investments. To the extent capacity is available, the Legal Counsel will also support investments for Acumen’s portfolio teams in other regions. The role will assist the teams from end-to-end of an investment lifecycle: from structuring deal instruments, developing term sheets, conducting due diligence, negotiating and finalizing investment documentation, managing outside counsel, to coordinating stakeholders to closing. The role will also provide legal advice to the teams as needed during the pre- and post-investment stages, including on corporate governance and board matters, and provide learning sessions to the team from time to time.
Contract Review and Management: The role will involve grant and commercial contract drafting and review for AEA teams and, to the extent capacity is available, Acumen’s Global teams. The scope may range across charitable and commercial issues, including general contract, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, governance and formation matters. Familiarity with legal issues specific to Kenya is required; familiarity with legal issues specific to 501(c)(3) organizations (a U.S. designation) is a plus. Responsibilities may include providing learning sessions to the relevant teams from time to time.
Global Legal Operational Support: The role will involve spearheading and/or managing operational initiatives relating to legal matters, cross-functionally and cross-regionally throughout Acumen. Support may range from developing and communicating internal legal guidance, updating processes to reflect best practices under applicable laws, supporting teams with proper recordkeeping, and collaborating with the Director of Legal to create efficiency and scale within the Global Legal Team.
Compliance: The Legal Counsel, in collaboration with Acumen’s Risk and Compliance Manager, will ensure that AEA activities are in compliance with local laws and best practices, especially in regards to maintaining the legal status of Acumen’s local entities. Other responsibilities may include: navigating relevant local laws across multiple jurisdictions, keeping abreast of regulatory developments, liaising with outside counsel and memorializing guidance, rolling out compliance recommendations and advising programmatic teams accordingly, and providing learning sessions to the AEA team from time to time on regulatory and compliance matters.
Project Management: The role requires developing and implementing various projects on behalf of the AEA and Global teams, including working with colleagues across functions, self-discipline and problem solving to progress in the face of uncertainty, and creating milestones toward timely execution. An example may include strategizing on efficient investment processes, including developing templates and resources as needed in collaboration with the programmatic teams.

Qualifications And Skills

Minimum of 5 years experience practicing transactional law, in particular: (1) strong commercial/corporate law background with experience in transaction advisory work covering equity and quasi equity financing structures and (2) experience working directly with investor clients.
Fluency in English.
Familiarity with venture capital investing is a plus, as is experience in the developing world or with an impact-oriented investor.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, distill complicated ideas in a clear and straightforward way, think strategically, and develop innovative solutions.
Ability to work proactively and under pressure, as well as deliver projects independently with minimal oversight required.
Ability to stay organized and keep stakeholders in the loop. Good project management and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with financial concepts and instruments, investment vehicles, investments, acquisitions, and similar transactions.
Strong organizational and diplomacy skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through.
Amenable to working with different time zones in an efficient manner.
Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, the organization’s mission and business model.
Ability to remain cool-headed in unexpected or emotionally charged situations, using pragmatism to stay focused on the greater goal, and withstanding the tests of a rapidly changing environment with resilience, resolve, empathy and humor.
Experience with non-profit and/or investment regulations and compliance a plus.
Self reflective and aligned with Acumen values.
Permanently authorized to work in Kenya, with a license to practice law.

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boards.greenhouse.io

November 5, 2024
Coordinator, Security Driver, Office Assistant

The Security Coordinator will provide dedicated safety and security expertise and support in Kenya programs in the best interest of IJM’s global security strategy, leadership, and individual staff members. The Security Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Manager, Security and the Country Director. This will include but not limited to cases risk assessment and data management, security analysis, development of risk treatment plans, contingency plans, VIP close protection and security advice and security trainings.

This position is based in IJM’s Nairobi, Kenya office and reports to the Senior Manager, Security.
Responsibilities

Provide protection and security advise including overseeing safety and security of staff members, taking lead during security operations, risk management, financial stewardship and contributing to initiatives and processes;
Take lead on security operations by preparing security plans and conducting pre-deployment briefs/debriefs to staff members;
Ensure that mitigating measures are in place at all times to deter or deny identified threats and to preserve the security, safety and well-being of IJM Kenya staff;
Provide on-the-ground leadership in response to incidents while in the field and provide input to office and country leadership on crisis management;
Participate in the development of security strategies, initiatives and processes that enhances networking with other security actors;
Participate in the development, review and implementation of all security related policies, standards and procedures, both internally and externally;
Evaluate current political, social and climatic conditions for possible threats to the safety and security of Field Office staff;
Participate in identifying, recommending and planning for security trainings for IJM Kenya staff and partners;
Conduct risk assessments, pre deployment assessment, and develop risk mitigation treatment plans and strategies for the office;
Support the senior security officers and the drivers in coordination of transport calendar and operational deployment of vehicles;
Participate in IJM’s programs of professionalism and spiritual formation; and
Any other duty assigned by the Senior Manager, Security and Kenya Field Office Country Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in security related studies;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in conducting protective service/security operations for a military service or law enforcement agency;
Proven ability to design, successfully implement and review tactical security operations in the field;
Proficiency in the analysis of security threats, risks and vulnerability in Kenya;
Proficiency in crisis management and conducting route analysis;
Experience in VIP and/or witness protection and contractor/guard supervision preferred;
Formal protective service operation training preferred;
Computer literate with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; and
Have held a Kenyan or international driving license for at least three years.

Critical Qualities

Good oral and written communication skills;
Professional demeanor, diplomatic and flexible;
Attention to detail and disciplines with priorities;
Effective team player and decisive leader;
Ability to work independently;
Strong service ethic and a passion for IJM’s goals; and
Exceptional levels of integrity and honesty.

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Send your Resume, Cover Letter, and a statement of faith* in one document to kenyarecruiting@ijm.org quoting the Position Title in the subject heading before 24 July 2024. Applicants must have legal right to work in Kenya. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

kenyarecruiting@ijm.org

November 5, 2024