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  • Call for Consultancy on Strengthening the Capacity of African NHRIs on Promotion & Protection of Child Rights

    Call for Consultancy on Strengthening the Capacity of African NHRIs on Promotion & Protection of Child Rights

    Objectives of the Workshop

    The overall objective of the workshop is to provide NHRIs with an opportunity to develop collaborative efforts with CSOs working on child rights protection and promotion. By the end of the workshop, it is expected that:
    Participants will be able to learn best practices and experiences in Child Rights protection and promotion.
    Participants are able to identify strategies to address hurdles that are faced or may be faced while implementing child rights programming.
    NHRIs and CSOs develop joint action plans to implement together to increase the protection space for children and promotion of their rights.
    NHRIs will have strengthened their engagement with the African Committee of Expert on the Rights and Welfare of a Child (ACERWC).
    This consultancy is therefore aimed at building collaborative efforts between NHRIs and Child Rights CSO coalitions through development of joint action plans. It also aims at initiating engagement with the ACERWC for NHRIs.

    DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF WORK
    The Consultant will be expected to play a lead facilitation role during the NHRI-CSO networking workshop. The specific tasks to be undertaken during the workshop are as follows:

    Presentation of the key findings and recommendations on the NHRIs capacity assessments and mapping survey on child rights programming.
    Provide practical guidance to NHRIs on how they can collaboratively work with CSOs.
    Provide practical guidance on how NHRIs can mitigate challenges arising from engagement with CSOs and their engagements with the African Committee of Experts on the rights and Welfare of a child (ACERWC)
    Lead NHRIs and CSOs in developing joint implementable action plans around Child Rights Programming.

    The key deliverable for this assignment is the NHRI-CSO Networking meeting report which also include the developed action plans and way forwardTIMELINES
    The Consultant shall undertake the assignment and submit deliverables within a period of one week including travel and reporting days. The NHRI-CSO networking meeting will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, tentatively on April 23rd, 2017.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Applicants for this Consultancy should possess the following minimum qualifications:

    A post-graduate degree in law, sociology, international human rights law or any other related discipline;
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience on implementation of child rights protection mechanisms at the national, regional or international level.
    Extensive experience and knowledge of the mandate and functions of National Human Rights Institutions
    Strong communication and facilitation skills (oral, written and presentation skills); and
    Knowledge of French will be an added advantage as the CSO-NHRI networking workshop will involve both Francophone and Anglophone participants.

  • Company Secretary Head of Finance Head of Agriculture Head of Human Resources Audit, Risk & Compliance Manager ICT Services Manager

    Company Secretary Head of Finance Head of Agriculture Head of Human Resources Audit, Risk & Compliance Manager ICT Services Manager

    Responsibilities

    Provide high quality, professional Board secretarial and legal support to enhance the administration of our governance function and ensure compliance with Articles of association and relevant statutory obligations.
    Efficient administration of the Company, particularly with regard to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and ensuring that decisions of the Board of directors are implemented
    Act as the legal custodian and use of MSC’s Company seal, legal documents, board and Board Committee minutes, maintain statutory registers including the shares register and periodically file returns with registrar of Companies, Capital Markets Authority and Nairobi Securities Exchange
    Convene and conduct Annual General Meetings (AGMs) in accordance with the law
    Provide legal advisory services to all areas of the business with regard to contracts, Compliance, procurement, securities regulatory and other areas of potential risk to the business.
    Establish efficient and effective insurance policies to protect MSC’s assets and earnings at the least cost possible
    Ensure all Company Contracts and agreements safeguard MSC’s interest and protect the Company from contractual risks.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University
    A Master’s Degree in Law, Business and or a related field
    A post Graduate qualification in Law from the Kenya School of law
    An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
    Valid Membership to the Law Society of Kenya
    Certified Public Secretary of Kenya CPS (K)
    Valid Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
    Minimum ten (10) years’ experience with at least five (5) years spent at senior management level preferably in a manufacturing Organization
    Understanding of the workings of Capital Markets Authority and Nairobi Securities Exchange is an added advantage

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  • Tally Senior Accountant IT Business Development Executive Senior Accountant Digital Marketer IT Presales Engineer Digital Manager

    Tally Senior Accountant IT Business Development Executive Senior Accountant Digital Marketer IT Presales Engineer Digital Manager

    Our client is a leading integrated business solutions provider dealing with various systems including Queue Management, Visitor Management, Time & Attendance and Electronic Security Systems. They seek to hire an experienced and competent Accountant to handle all round accounts related activities for the company.
    Responsibilities

    Prepare monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information
    Recording and maintaining the accounting transactions as per IFRS standards
    Maintain and reconcile bank accounts on regular basis.
    Generate invoices and make timely follow ups on accounts receivable
    File statutory returns on timely manner as per the norms of KRA. (VAT/PAYE/NSSF/NHIF/P9)
    Research and reconcile all discrepancies.
    Petty Cash Management.
    Payroll Management
    Auditing and verifying documents.
    Following internal controls.
    Completing data backups.
    Financial and profitability analysis on a requested basis
    Manage staff by training and coaching employees
    Manage accounts receivable and payable
    Identify and provide strategic work solutions to improve the operational efficiency

    Qualifications

    A University Degree in Accounts and or Finance
    Knowledge on the use of Tally is a mandatory requirement
    A minimum of 5 years’ work experience with at least 3 years as a senior accountant.
    Demonstrable knowledge and experience in accounts in billing and account receivable.
    Knowledge & experience in preparing final company accounts
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    Strong strategic, analytical and organizational skills.
    Experience developing and managing budgets
    Ability to work on own initiative, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results
    Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution.

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  • Business Analyst Communications Officer IT Internship Surveillance Officer Systems Administrator Security Manager

    Business Analyst Communications Officer IT Internship Surveillance Officer Systems Administrator Security Manager

    In line with this mandate, the NSE is seeking to recruit a highly competent individual to fill the position of Business Analyst
    Overall Purpose
    The Business analyst’s primary objective will be to conduct research to enable the NSE make informed decisions and identify opportunities for successful implementation of the Strategy.
    Responsibilities

    Conducting required research, market and data analysis, competitive benchmarking, and data gathering relevant to NSE and clients;
    Compile and present relevant data for use by the NSE;
    Ensuring projects/programs are delivered to specifications and within the set timelines;
    Provide input to project teams on how to approach a specific engagement and solve challenges during delivery;
    Undertaking project/program reviews and, consultatively, proposing solutions to problems;
    Supporting the monitoring of divisional tactical plans; and
    Preparing economic briefs and departmental presentations.

    Qualifications

    Relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
    Possession of a post graduate diploma or professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, actuarial, CAIA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
    Minimum 2 years’ work experience.
    Computer literate.
    High level of interest in and knowledge of the capital markets.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Good research and analytical skills.
    Ability to prioritize;
    Be proactive.

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  • East Africa Communications Coordinator

    East Africa Communications Coordinator

    Job description
    Educate! is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented team player with sharp communications skills to join our high growth non-profit social enterprise at a pivotal moment. As East Africa Communications Coordinator, you will pioneer this new role, serving as an indispensable player in executing Educate!’s government and stakeholder engagement strategies in Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. You will use your excellent writing skills to engage key audiences and your collaborative work style to manage priorities across country teams. This role serves to directly elevate Educate!’s in-country visibility so that we can work towards integrating our model into national education systems, enabling us to achieve our Vision for 2024 of reaching four million students across Africa each year.
    As the East Africa Communications Coordinator, you will support the Communications Associate by executing Educate!’s communication strategies, collaborating on marketing and event promotion, ensuring brand and messaging consistency across three countries, and supporting with relationship management. This position is great for an ambitious individual excited to learn communications best practices and to build a meaningful career in the nonprofit sector by learning the ins and outs of a first-class organization like Educate!. The role is part of our passionate, overachieving External Relations team based in the United States and Uganda and works closely with our National Programs team in Uganda and Rwanda. The position may be based in Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali, with a preference for Nairobi.
    Performance Objectives

    Execute East Africa Communications Strategies (40%)
    Produce content strategically tied to Educate!’s key messages that will keep our East African stakeholders informed and engaged,
    Measure and monitor audience engagement and make recommendations to optimize impact
    Work across departments to gather compelling stories and statistics that demonstrate Educate! as the leader in skills-based education.
    Stakeholder Engagement Support (30%)
    Support with the design and implementation of relationship management processes in Salesforce and maintain the database so that engagement activities are captured and easily shared with, and accessed by, each country team
    Support team in engagement activities, which might include drafting emails, conducting research, and on-site visits.
    Marketing and Event Promotion (20%)
    Create eye-catching, audience-targeted marketing materials that position Educate! as a leader in skills-based secondary education in Africa.
    Support with event promotional campaigns to increase awareness of, and attendance to, Educate! sponsored events.
    Brand Guardianship and Messaging Alignment (10%)
    Be our first line of defense to ensure that branding and messaging to government is aligned with Educate!’s core messaging and branding standards.
    Become an expert in Educate!’s East African communications standards and review content produced by the US team to ensure our relationships in Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya are represented appropriately.

    Qualifications
    We’re looking for a writing enthusiast who thrives in a collaborative work environment and seizes any opportunity to engage our primary audiences in compelling ways. This person should have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Graphic design and proficiency in Luganda, Kiswahili, and/or Ikinyarwanda is a plus. This person should fit our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here.
    Terms

    This position can be based out of our office in Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali with a preference for Nairobi
    Compensation will be competitive for the social enterprise sector and commensurate with experience
    Benefits include health insurance and a generous vacation policy

    The application deadline will be rolling, with the priority deadline being February 28, 2018.
    Why You Will Brag About Working At Educate!
    We’ve got the impact.Educate! is designed for scale. We expanded 10x since 2014, going from 54 to almost 600 schools served today in Uganda and Rwanda. We carefully measure our outcomes, and — here’s the best part — we are maintaining quality at scale.We believe in local leadership — 96% of our staff is African.Our model has gone nationwide in Uganda — Educate!’s model is now incorporated into the national curriculum and exams, impacting thousands more students than we can reach directly.Educate is a well-oiled learning machine. We built our model by methodically testing hundreds of assumptions and we are constantly experimenting, evaluating, and improving.We’re honored that luminaries and leaders like Oliver Wonekha, the Ugandan Ambassador to the US, and Ann Veneman, a former US Secretary of Agriculture and head of Unicef, believe in us enough to have joined our advisory board.

  • Internal Audit Manager Africa

    Internal Audit Manager Africa

    Job description
    Role Responsibility
    Main Purpose of Role:
    With support from the RAM the role will have responsibility to ensure that an efficient, effective and proactive audit service is provided across the Africa region ensuring that support is provided to deliver relevant and agreed actions and continuing to coach and guide management to implement as business as usual in line with target completion dates. The position will involve up to 75% travel mainly in Africa.
    Key Responsibilities

    Working closely with the Regional Audit Manager, ensure key findings are discussed and agreed at regional as well as country level. Provide support and guidance to regional team on matters that arise and agree the work we are doing is covering the key risks and concerns in their region.
    While retaining independence be a business partner to all. Through constructive dialogue and support ensure that findings are fact based and that relevant actions are agreed that address the issue and can be achieved in the time frame set.
    Follow up on agreed actions to continue to support and aid local management to implement agreed actions efficiently and timely.
    Assist the RAM develop an annual audit plan to be presented to executive management and the Audit Committee. The plan will primarily be geared towards ensuring that internal controls are effective to reduce business risks to acceptable levels. It is also key to understand the effects of any control failures – eg if a balance sheet reconciliation was not performed did it result in financial error, if screening not performed properly did we employee the wrong people etc.
    Developing an expertise in the businesses’ risks, systems and procedures so that consequences of control shortcomings are clearly accessed and communicated.
    Reports to be concise and relevant with focus on agreed action plans to be completed in a realistic time frame.
    Developing or tailoring detailed audit/risk plans and programmes for each audit. Carrying out audit work in accordance with the plan.
    Complying with the team’s standards and work practices showing excellent ethical and professional attributes at all times.
    Special projects and investigations as required.
    Country audits will largely be alone but for large businesses will be covered with the other Audit Manager in the Region

    Internal control is seen as critical to our business strategy as part of the process to manage business risk. The audit focus will be risk and control based covering a wide range of key business risks within the group.
    The Ideal Candidate
    Person specification:
    The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification/finance degree and/or be a qualified internal auditor and ideally be familiar with rules that a UK PLC must comply with.
    Excellent report writing skills and total fluency, both spoken and written, in English is essential. Proficiency in another language is preferred.
    To be able to complete this role successfully the job holder must have and be able to demonstrate:

    A proactive and open approach with excellent communication skills
    Strong self-motivation, capacity to work under own initiative and also be a good team player
    Influencing and relationship building skills at all levels and across varied geographical locations and cultures.
    Hands on approach with the capacity to complete and document detailed work against tight timeframes.
    Strong analytical skills, including the review and understanding of complex systems and processes
    Sound financial skills and knowledge, with the ability to conduct thorough and accurate analysis and review of individual company processes
    A good understanding of IT
    Sound judgment in assessing risks and controls and identifying control weaknesses and exceptions
    A commercial viewpoint in providing value adding recommendations and advice to the businesses
    A commitment and a flexibility to travel
    Honesty and integrity at all times, complying with all relevant professional and business ethical standards
    Willingness to support business in risk awareness and policy compliance thru providing training or consultation work

    The Internal Auditor will work in secure areas and have access to highly confidential and sensitive information and so must be able to pass our screening requirements both during recruitment and as and when required during employment.
    Travel
    Travel with overnight stays away from home will be up to 75%.

  • Multi-Media Broadcast Journalist

    Multi-Media Broadcast Journalist

    Job description
    Role Responsibility
    We are recruiting a Multi-Media Journalist to originate, research, prepare, produce and present items, packages, interviews, discussions, complete programmes, background, analysis and features. You will work across radio, TV, online, mobile and social media and need to ensure that any programme material meets the standards required by the BBC. You will also work as Duty Editor for specific broadcasts or periods of time, as required.
    The Ideal Candidate
    You’ll need recent and relevant experience as a multi-media broadcast journalist. A full command and up to date knowledge of Kiswahili (first or equivalent language) is essential along with good knowledge of English including complete comprehension of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively. You’ll need to demonstrate wide and up to date familiarity with East Africa and an in-depth understanding of the areas’ sporting activities and interests, history, politics, social issues and culture as well as the changing needs of the audience. You’ll need an excellent broadcasting voice and strong presentation skills with the ability to perform at the microphone with flair. An ability to write, adapt and translate with accuracy, clarity and style appropriate to differing audiences and forms of media is also essential.
    All applicants must have the right to work in Kenya. This must be evidenced by a Kenyan passport or Kenyan ID card confirming Kenyan nationality. Please note that work permits are not transferrable between employers in Kenya so a current work permit is not evidence of your right to work with any employer other than that stipulated on the work permit.

  • Supply Chain Management HR & Development Internship Irrigation & Drainage Internship Irrigation Water Management Internship Accounts Internship Public Communication Internship Central Planning Internship Land Reclamation Internship Administrative Service Internship

    Supply Chain Management HR & Development Internship Irrigation & Drainage Internship Irrigation Water Management Internship Accounts Internship Public Communication Internship Central Planning Internship Land Reclamation Internship Administrative Service Internship

    5pplications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons for the various areas of specialization (intern posts) indicated above.
    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration (Supply Management Option), Economics, Procurement and Supply Management Marketing or their equivalent from a recognized institution.
    Terms of engagement
    Twelve (12) months

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  • Chief Executive Offficer

    Chief Executive Offficer

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Contractual Details
    Start Date:        1st July 2018
    Salary:               Ksh 3,600,000- 5,200,000 annually and other benefits
    The Youth Agenda, Kenya’s premier governance and development youth organisation is seeking a Chief Executive Officer who is under 35 years, and is an ambitious, creative, analytical and versatile professional committed to championing youth agenda. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following;
    Job Summary  
    To provide strategic leadership and direction in the management and implementation of all operational, administrative and financial functions of the Youth Agenda (YAA).
    Duties and Responsibilities
    1.    Strategic and Leadership Roles:

    Strategic Direction – In collaboration with the Board, provide leadership and strategic evolution and orientation of the organisation and the membership. Provide the vision and leadership to the strategic day-to-day program implementation of organization objectives.
    Strategy Development and Implementation- Responsible for implementation of the organisation Theory of Change Strategy, programmes and projects as well as guiding and supervising the development of strategy, strategic plans and proposals for specific programmes. 
    Strategic Partnerships and Networks – Identify, pursue, establish and develop collegial, fiscal, and partnership relations with like-minded organizations and individuals, both locally and internationally.  
    Board Secretary – The CEO is the secretary to the board, taking instructions from the board and is the interface between the Board and staff.
    Periodic and timely conferring with the Board on all major decisions that the YAA has to take.
    Monitoring and Evaluation- Travelling as needed, to provide oversight, assistance and evaluation of YAA‘s field projects
    Policy and System Management -Identifying and recommending to the Board, new opportunities, systems, procedures and processes as well as improvements in operations.  
    External Relations and Advocacy – Influencing, through advocacy and other means, the response of stakeholders (county leaders, donors, government, CSOs) to youth issues in county
    Response to emerging National Youth Issues — Guides  the organization in responding to emerging youth  issues in Kenya or of interest to Kenya.

    2. Operational and Financial Management roles:

    Budgeting, fundraising and maintaining adequate funding levels for effective implementation of the organization‘s strategic plan, programmes and projects
    Effective planning, allocation and control of the organization‘s financial resources in meeting the mandate and strategic objectives of the organization
    Oversee the preparation of financial reports in line with donors funding requirements and protocol
    Oversee sound organizational financial structure and ensure that all accounting and finance operations, functions and reporting processes conform to donor standards.
    Overseeing effective financial and programmatic audits according to laid down organizational, donor requirements and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
    Ensuring total compliance with local regulations in respect of financial and related matters including taxation, labour laws, auditor‘s recommendations and other statutory requirements.
    In charge of all major procurements and management of organization assets, inventory and services implementing operational improvements as may be directed by the Board from time to time. Financial probity in management of all YAA assets for organisational gain.

    3. Human Resources Management and other Administrative roles:

    Ensuring implementation and review of staff contracts and job description
    Supervising key management staff to ensure that all programmes, projects and operations run efficiently and effectively.  
    Reporting regularly to the board, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments
    Designing and implementing continuous staff capacity building programmes
    Assisting the Board in identifying talent and charting career paths for staff so as to ensure that YAA maintains a quality human resource supply pool
    Conducting regular effective management staff performance evaluations and ensure the implementation of the same for other staff cadres
    Conducting and chairing regular staff meetings and consultations in order to instil discipline and teamwork among staff.  
    Scheduling regular Board meetings and accounting to the board on organization activity and financial status  
    External and Internal Communications-collaborate and lead in effecting positive communication within and among all affiliate organizations, structures, programs, partners, and with member organisations
    Performing any other duties as assigned by the board so as to effectively and efficiently manage the organization.

    Critical Technical Skills and Competencies

    Significant experience in working and leading youth programs/Organisations and an understanding of relevant current youth issues
    Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to youth programs.
    Deep interest in governance and socio-economic development of the youth in Kenya and beyond.
    Significant experience in resource mobilisation from income generation activities, private sector and donors
    Good understanding of fundamental financial, human resources and administrative policies and procedures and/or proven record of effective management of people and resources, including planning and organizational skills
    Strong report writing and editing, presentation and programme development skills
    Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
    Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills
    Strong representational skills and experience of bringing about demonstrable change through external networking.
    Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts Proficiency in computer skills (Linux and other Open source applications as well as in Word, PowerPoint and Excel etc)

    Other desirable skills and aptitudes

    High capacity to network at various levels including good networks with the donor community
    Good teamwork and leadership skills, interpersonal, communication and multi-cultural skills
    Good personal organization skills, accuracy and attention to detail required
    Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure
    Capacity to take initiative, demonstrate good judgement and work under minimal or no supervision

    Education

    Minimum of first degree in relevant fields such as law, political science, social sciences, commerce or business administration etc
    Postgraduate qualifications in relevant field is an added advantage

     Languages

    Excellent command of both written and spoken English is mandatory
    Fluency in Kiswahili language is an added advantage

    Work experience

    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in programme/project design, planning and management in a non­-profit organization or private sector organization in a multi-cultural environment;
    Demonstrable experience in leading teams and managing projects.
    Experience in implementing financial control systems in a busy non-profit organization is desirable
    Previous work in youth organizations, youth serving organizations or related field is an added advantage.
    Excellent communication skills demonstrable through print or digital media.
    Proficient computer literacy skills