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  • Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor

    Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor

    Job description
    The QI Advisor will provide Technical Assistance to MOH and health facilities to institutionalize QI standards for improved maternal, newborn, adolescent and child health (MNCAH) service delivery. The QI Advisor will also support the development/adaptation and application of QA/QI data management systems to track implementation of health facility quality improvement plans and other MNCAH service quality improvement activities.
    Under The Guidance Of The Health Systems Strengthening Lead; And In Close Collaboration With Prime Partner FHI360, The QA/QI Advisor Will Deliver Integrated Technical Assistance To The MOH And Health Facilities, To

    Provide technical assistance to target counties and sub-counties in developing health facility quality Teams( WITs ) & Quality improvement plans to ensure quality MNCAH service delivery;
    Develop cross-cutting quality improvement training programs and materials in coordination with stakeholders to help ensure quality standards;
    Contribute to the development of a common platform for QA/QI efforts across health interventions, specifically, Maternal and Neonatal and Child health programs.
    Strengthen MOH capacity to include implementation science (operational research) & Learning of QI activities/interventions
    Oversee training of staff on utilization of QA/QI measures;
    Develop QI tools and instruction guides to improve monitoring, standard of care, and quality of MNCAH care practice;
    Participate in technical working group (quality management) and other information sharing/technical;
    Develop a system for monitoring and evaluation of health facility QI plan implementation and ensure it is linked to appropriate national data management systems such as DHIS2

    Requirements

    Advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy, public health, social science or other relevant area; clinical background is required.
    Minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical assistance to government agencies in developing and strengthening QA/QI in Kenya including assessment of MNCAH care practices at health facilities,at Community level, development of quality improvement plans, and QI capacity building programs.
    Experience developing or implementing quality improvement data management systems
    Knowledge & Experience with the National and County health systems and structures for the provision of MNCAH services.
    Knowledge of the Kenya’s KQMOH & MNCAH standards and the health facility framework.
    Experience in monitoring & Maintaining Standards and quality of services at facility and community levels
    Experience in Research and Learning will be an advantage
    Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications, teamwork and partnering abilities.
    Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.
    Fluency in English and Swahili

  • Regional Business Lead

    Regional Business Lead

    Job Description
    At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one – collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With more than 45,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance – and their own.
    As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
    Intrigued by a challenge as large and fascinating as the world itself? Come join us.

  • Butchery Manager

    Butchery Manager

    Responsible for managing the Butchery’s Functions In Line With the Organization’s Operations and obtaining profitable results through the butchery team by developing them through motivation, counselling, skills development and product knowledge development.
    Job Responsibilities

    Measuring of the meat.
    Cutting of the meat.
    Receiving and observing the quality of the meat.
    Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.
    Day to day admin tasks related to Butchery department including resolve all customer complaints.
    Produce Gross Margins by Ensuring compliance with all agreed sales targets and Gross Profit through Control of all expenses according to budget.
    Stock control – Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories and ensure quality of raw materials are purchased.
    Must be able to get meat orders outside the butchery and deliver to the customers/ organisations.

    Requirements

    Butchery Operations Is Essential
    Ability To Manage, Lead And Motivate A Team
    Innovative / Precise / Proactive / Responsible
    Be able to achieve high standards in hygiene and customer service
    Be able to achieve gross profits by developing and growing sales while controlling expenses.
    Good communication skills.
    Have basic computer skills excel, word, internet

  • Digital Graphic Designer

    Digital Graphic Designer

    Job Description
    Role Overview
    Key Duties & Responsibilities
    Work closely with product teams to define and contribute to the design, creative direction and design of our digital products
    Design delightful illustrations and/or interactions to be used across different platforms (apps, websites, print)
    Create brand style and identity guidelines
    Provide feedback to product and development teams on design components
    Be an advocate for our brand throughout our organization
    Essential Competencies

    Excellent communication skills
    Accuracy and attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
    Contribute as a strong collaborator with product and project teams
    Artistic Skill
    Technical Skill
    Social Skill
    Work Ethic

    Education Requirements

    2-3 years of design experience.
    Preference will be given to candidates with a portfolio demonstrating their talent and skill as an illustrator/graphic artist
    Bachelor’s degree in design or related subject
    Strong layout and typographical skills
    Skilled with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects or other design tools
    Body of work demonstrating strong design process and visual design skills

    If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application by attaching your detailed Curriculum Vitae.

  • Senior M&E Officer

    Senior M&E Officer

    ICRH has a vacancy for the position of Senior M&E Officer to be based in Mombasa.
     
    Job Summary: Establish and manage a performance monitoring framework with clear-cut goals, outcomes, outputs, inputs, processes, indicators, data needs and sources, and reporting formats and frequency, for effective monitoring, reporting and updating progress of donor-funded programs in the organization.
     
    Requirements

    Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management and/or Health data management training, Masters degree (desirable)
    Excellent knowledge and experience with the development of relational database programs for entry of large data sets.
    Minimum five years of professional experience conducting analysis of quantitative program data.
    Proficiency in data management and excellent hands-on experience with major data analysis software packages (SPSS, SAS, STATA, CS Pro, etc. Proficiency in MS Access and Ms. Excel
    Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports.

  • Finance and Administration Manager

    Finance and Administration Manager

    Job Description
     
    K-YES project is a 5 year activity that will result in increased workforce competitiveness in the sectors targeted currently implementing in Nairobi, Kwale, Kericho Bungoma, Garissa, Kisii, West Pokot, Migori & Nyeri Counties.
     
    We seek to recruit a Finance and Administration Manager to be based in Nairobi Office.
      The Finance and Administration Manager is expected to drive best practices in financial management, human resources management and administrative management within the organization to maximize efficiency and growth.
    Key Responsibilities

    Oversees the finance, operations and administration functions for this large, complex project and ensures compliance with RTI and USAID procedures.
    Oversees finance, human resource management, logistics, procurement, administration and information technology (IT) support to the project, and requesting direction from RTI regional office and headquarters business partners as needed.
    Works closely with COP, DCOP, technical staff, regional staff, pertinent RTI home office staff and appropriate USAID staff when necessary to ensure project resources are effectively and efficiently budgeted, analyzed, disbursed, monitored and reported in achieving project objectives and results.
    Work closely with key RTI staff, government officials, contractors and USAID staff to ensure full compliance with local laws (i.e. taxes, shipping, customs, registration), while integrating with current systems and procedures.
    Provide training and guidance to County coordinators, technical team, field finance staff and COP on managing project expenses to annual work plan and contract budgets.
    Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements (including expenses, receivable and payables).
    Ensure timely submission of expense reports, bank reconciliations and wire transfer requests to corporate headquarters in the US.
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditures and prepare pipeline estimates for the project.
    Prepare biweekly cash requirements, monitoring cash flow and reconciles cash accounts in order to maintain appropriate cash balances.
    Manage and monitor performance of office petty cash system.
    Perform other duties as needed.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Master’s degree and 9 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA) qualification is required.

    Skills & Abilities:

    Prior experience overseeing finance and administration for a USAID-funded project of a similar size and complexity is required.
    Knowledge of applicable USG procurement, assistance, rules and regulations, as well as administrative policies and techniques is required.
    Excellent track record of good interpersonal, supervision, leadership and managerial skills.
    Proven track record of problem-solving and conflict mitigation.
    Strong management experience, ability to manage up and manage a large team of supervisees.
    Results-oriented, team player and ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position.
    Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access plus working knowledge of accounting and procurement software (particularly QuickBooks) is strongly preferable.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Ability to multi-task
    Ability to work well with others
    Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.
    Ability to work independently
    Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness

  • Monitoring and Evaluation / Grants Manager Emergency Wash Coordinator

    Monitoring and Evaluation / Grants Manager Emergency Wash Coordinator

    Job Purpose: Work with the WCDO Somaliland programme team to develop and advise on the implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation system. Lead the programme team through systematic review of programme and other data leading to documented lessons learnt and programme adaptations where necessary. Manage WCDO donor, internal and governmental reporting requirements

     
    Act as a focal point for WCDO’s future research partnership and ensure the timely delivery of accurate data and reports.  Lead the operational implementation of the context analysis and programme evaluations.
     
    In liaison with the Programme Manager and Country Director (CD) in Somaliland coordinate the programme and support teams in the development of high quality reports and funding proposals.
     
    Main Duties & Responsibilities:
     
    Fundraising and Grants Management:

    Draft Concept Notes and project Proposals as assigned by the Country Director
    Work with the CD and Programme Manager to conduct a Context Analysis for WCDO Somaliland
    Support the CD and the Programme Manager Somaliland to develop the Country Strategic Plan
    Work with programme teams to establish whether potential funding is feasible operationally and in line with broader programmatic aims and make subsequent recommendations to senior management.
    Manage proposal development processes, ensuring the participation of all programme teams and support systems departments where necessary.
    Liaise with the Programme Manager and CD to establish work plans and clear roles and responsibilities in order to produce quality proposals on time ensuring adequate technical and desk review in Head Office.
    Prepare new projects grant launch document and also revise the existing ones.
    Under the supervision of the CD, organise and lead planning workshops at the start of each new contract, ensuring that all relevant staff understand donor specific compliance issues and ensuring that roles & responsibilities and activity plans (including procurement and HR recruitment) are established

    Monitoring and Evaluation:

    Ensure that WCDO country programme continues to have robust monitoring systems in place to provide relevant data for donor requirements and internal learning.
    Lead the development of baseline and end-line data for WCDO programmes in Somaliland
    Support projects staff on ways to properly document, organize and capture programme progress and also enhance their capacity in the use of digital data collection
    Draft tools and their revision and data collection procedures (eg the logical framework, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow etc). This may involve periodic reviews of the global monitoring framework ensuring the appropriateness of monitoring tools.
    Monitor and quality assurance spot checks on each project site.
    Review and analyse weekly / monthly reports with the technical team to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in the project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting
    Supervise data input into the database monitoring and reporting system and processes for checking data quality
    Coordinate the updating of indicators in the monitoring and reporting system database to enable the fulfilment of reporting obligations to donors.
    Ensure that monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring and reporting system reports are submitted to the programme manager by the stipulated deadlines.
    Oversee the outputting of reports from the monitoring and reporting system in preparation for the annual Review and Re-planning process as directed by the CD / Programme Manager.
    Support the PMs in the review of monitoring documentation relating to programme activities including (but not limited to): training and dissemination reports, KAP reports
    Lead and support the programme team in producing / documenting quality case studies / most significant change (MSC) which meet donor standards

    Reporting:

    Manage WCDO Somaliland internal and external reporting schedule, ensuring that the organisation is meeting the highest standards of donor compliance.
    Ensure that donor reports are produced to a high standard and respond to donor requirements.
    Compile stakeholder reports and for the Government of Somaliland according to the requirements set.
    Assist the Country Management Team to develop country specific papers and reports as the need arises.

    People Management:

    Design, plan and implement a capacity building plan for all relevant WCDO staff on key elements of the different components of monitoring, learning and funding.
    Manage the relevant staff to create an environment conducive to a proficient and effective implementation of the set activities in order to strengthen the decision making capacities of Somaliland National staff.
    Ensure that all positions have accurate job descriptions and that each member of the team fully understands outcomes which are expected of them, by setting SMART objectives, and that they are aware of the success criteria relating to their work.
    Monitor and review performance and hold staff accountable for meeting the success criteria; give constructive feedback on an ongoing basis where required and take decisive action in the case of poor performance. Conduct regular PDR processes for the managed staff.
    Ensure that work within the team is planned and organised in a way which will meet the organisation’s needs in the most cost effective manner possible; ensuring that team members are given appropriate workloads and are working efficiently.

    Others:

    Attend cluster and other coordination meetings at the request of the Programme Manager / CD
    Actively participate in collective exercises such as preparation or updates of Preparing for Effective Emergency Response (PEER) plan, Security Management Plan (SMP) and other WCDO initiatives.
    Take active measures to address equality issues, particularly relating to gender, equality, community feedback as the key focal person.
    Actively participate in any emergency response as assigned from time to time by the CD
    Undertake other related duties as may reasonably be assigned by the CD.

    Person Specification
    Essential
    Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

    Bachelor’s or Master’s or equivalent degree in public administration, community development, statistics, social or development related studies;
    Strong commitment to confronting poverty and under development; Understanding and supporting the role of communities and non-governmental sector in poverty alleviation and its associated challenges
    At least three years relevant experience in the development (WASH, livelihoods) / humanitarian sector with at least one of those years being field based.
    Proven experience in proposal and report writing.
    Proven experience in managing M&E systems.
    Experience of managing donor funded projects

    Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

    Fully fluent in English and working knowledge of Somali would be an added advantage
    Flexibility, adaptability, good sense of humour and patience.
    Excellent writing and editing skills.
    Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
    Ability to cope with stress, work under pressure often to strict deadlines.
    Self-motivated, progressive and proactive.
    Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
    Methodical and thorough with a keen sense of detail.
    Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences.
    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.

    Desirable
     
    Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

    First or second degree in Statistics, Development/ Humanitarian field.
    Experienced with project cycle management system (PCMS).
    Familiar with programming in emergency, nutrition and health, WASH, food security and/or livelihoods sectors.
    Experience with digital / electronic data collection and database management.
    Experience with hardcopy and electronic filing and archive management

    Working Conditions:

    Based in Somaliland
    Requires periodic travel to areas of significant insecurity
    Field travel can involve driving on bad roads, traveling in small planes and frequent encounters with armed militia.  Some additional travel to other regions may be required.
    Living conditions in the field may at times be harsh. Limited access in the field to medical care.
    May require working extended hours and on weekends/holidays to meet deadlines.
    Multi-cultural, Multi-ethnic organizational work environment.

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  • Laboratory Technologis Drivers Office Assistant Chief Systems Administrator – IT Security Senior Systems/database Administrator – Programmer Systems Administrator – Infrastructure Systems / Database Administrator – programmer Corporation Secretary And Head Of Legal Affair Legal Officer Inspectors Assistant Inspector

    Laboratory Technologis Drivers Office Assistant Chief Systems Administrator – IT Security Senior Systems/database Administrator – Programmer Systems Administrator – Infrastructure Systems / Database Administrator – programmer Corporation Secretary And Head Of Legal Affair Legal Officer Inspectors Assistant Inspector

    Job Description
    Our success is built with the efforts of our employees and support of our management. Grounded in our core values; Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Innovation & Creativity, Professionalism, Corporate Social Responsibility. KEPHIS is committed to be the employer of choice. We always seek to identify, engage and retain best talent to take up variety of roles. KEPHIS provide the employees with opportunities for growth and development and reward those who are devoted to perform their best.
    Ref: VA/5/12/2017
    Major duties and responsibilities

    Identification of plant pests, diseases and weeds.
    Preparation of laboratory analysis reports and data. Sampling, sample handling and preparation of media.
    Maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi, among others.
    Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
    Implementation of the Quality Management System of the laboratory.

    Key Qualifications

    A diploma in applied biology/plant pathology/entomology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
    Ability to run molecular analysis using modern tools such as PCR and ELISA.
    Ability to identify pests, diseases and weeds.
    Knowledgeable in laboratory instrumentation.
    Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
    Data analysis and report writing skills.
    Familiarity with laboratory Quality Management system.
    Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision.

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  • Field Coordinator – Laikipia North

    Field Coordinator – Laikipia North

    Job Description
    Direct Supervisor: Project Coordinator
    Duty Station: DolDol – Laikipia North
    Type of contract: Fixed term
    Job Purpose
    To work as part of the DolDol-Laikipia North programme co-ordination team to implement project activities of the Mother Tongue Education project. The post holder shall be responsible for supervision and management of all staff and activities in the field.
    Role and duties:

    Oversee the day-to-day implementation of all activities in the field site, provide guidance and supervision to the program team to implement, monitor and evaluate work plans as agreed with the Project Coordinator.
    Manage field teams to ensure timely and quality program implementation, reporting, and monitoring.
    Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
    Support the field M&E activities in coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer.
    Monitor the political, socio-economic and security situation of the working environment and ensure regular update of the same to the Project Coordinator.
    Responsibilities for liaising and maintaining relations with education authorities, communities, Head teachers, teachers and other AET partners on project issues at field level.
    Provide input into proposals and budgets when required.
    Represent the organization in various forums and at all levels as requested.
    Prepare financial and narrative reports on a monthly basis.
    The officer shall also oversee finance and logistic operations within the field office.
    Maintain project documentation both in soft and hard copies.
    Identify of sources of unrestricted or general funding through local group ranches or philanthropist.
    Willing to take up other reasonable duties which are necessary for the efficient running and management of the Trust.

    Person Specification
    Note that candidates are expected to have the majority but not all of these skills and experience.

    Also note that candidates must have the right to work in Kenya.
    Essential Willing to live and ability to work in a hardship area (DolDol-Laikipia North).
    Ability to understand and communicate in Maa language is required.
    Three years work in development sector.
    Three years proven track record in successful project implementation.
    Demonstrate understanding of project management cycle.
    Excellent writing and analytical skills.
    Demonstrate financial skills necessary for designing activity budgets and for financial reporting on project expenditure on a monthly basis.
    Ability to work in a team.
    Bachelor’s degree in education or field related to development would be an added advantage.