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  • Regional Humanitarian Health Adviser – East and Southern Africa

    Regional Humanitarian Health Adviser – East and Southern Africa

    Based in Nairobi with travel within the East and Southern Africa
    Salary: £33,402 pa plus £2500pa (hardship allowance)
    2 years Fixed Term Contract
    Right to work in Kenya or the UK are not required.
    We are looking for a Regional Humanitarian Health Advisor to join our team and drive forward our health programmes in humanitarian contexts and to ensure we are delivering quality interventions by providing quality technical inputs and direction. You will also be responsible for driving the Public Health on the Front Line strategy.
    Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
    As Regional Humanitarian Health Advisor you will be deployed to the field at short notice in order to set up new emergency health programmes; including leading technical assessments, developing health programme plans, strategies and master budgets, and leading on coordination and representation. In addition you will:

    Ensure responses are based on Save the Children’s theory of change, strategies and principles of child rights programming, national policies and international best practice
    Work with the regional office and other Save the Children members to secure funding for humanitarian health programmes, coordinating with donor technical experts and developing high quality proposals
    Work closely with other advisors from the Humanitarian team on developing and implementing knowledge and best practice for integrated programming
    Effectively manage the deployment of Health HSTs, while supervising, mentoring and supporting their professional development
    Work closely with Save the Children Emergency Health Unit (EHU) on design and deployment criteria for the EHU.

    To be successful you will have proven experience in the field, as well as head office in the implementation and management of humanitarian health programmes. You will also have a Medical Doctor, Nurse, Doctor of Philosophy degree or equivalent technical training. In addition you will have:

    Proven experience in developing strategies and proposals for major donors
    Experience of working on HIV programmes including PMTCT in emergency context
    Strong communication skills at a level appropriate for high level external representation and the ability to tailor communications to different audiences
    Experience of capacity building and mentoring with experience of team leadership and management
    Ability to travel at short notice, occasionally to remote and insecure locations for up to 50% of work time.

    At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
    Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
    Closing date: 7 November 2017
    Pre-interview assessment: week commencing 13th November 2017 (exact dates to be confirmed)
    Interview date: weeks commencing 20th and 27th November (exact dates to be confirmed)

  • Team Leader – National Position Analysis of Solutions Planning and Programming In Urban Contexts: A Comparative Study Of Kenya, Uganda And Somalia

    Team Leader – National Position Analysis of Solutions Planning and Programming In Urban Contexts: A Comparative Study Of Kenya, Uganda And Somalia

    Background
    The overall objective of the Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat (RMMS) is to support governments, agencies, institutions and forums in the Horn of Africa and Yemen sub-region to improve the management of protection and assistance response to people in mixed migration flows in the Horn of Africa and across the Gulf of Aden or Red Sea in Yemen. As such the RMMS is a regional hub aiming to provide: support and coordination, synthesis, analysis and research, information and data management and support to policy development and dialogue. It hopes to act as an independent entity acting as a catalyst, and where appropriate, as an ‘agent provocateur’ to stimulate forward thinking and policy development in the sector dealing with mixed migration. Its overarching focus and emphasis is on human rights, protection and assistance. Since its inception in 2011, RMMS has developed a strong reputation for collating, analyzing and disseminating mixed migration data.
    Currently, the secretariat is a unit co-located with the Danish Refugee Council’s regional office (East Africa and Yemen region) in Nairobi, Kenya which hosts and supports the RMMS. The RMMS core Steering Committee and founding agencies are UNHCR, IOM, DRC, Intersos, the European Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) as well as various donors (Swiss government, Norwegian Government). This RMMS is part of a network of RMMS/Mixed Migration entities within DRC and under the aegis of the Global Mixed Migration Secretariat in Geneva (established 2017).
    Mixed Migration context
    The Horn of Africa is an important departure point for people in mixed migration flows. Each year tens of thousands of people in the form of refugees, asylum seekers, smuggled economic migrants and trafficked persons, are on the move, many face uncertain futures and frequently highly undesirable conditions in their respective journeys. They move within the region and also leave the region in different directions but, at present, only the approximate number of irregular (maritime) migrants leaving the mainland for Yemen are monitored and recorded.
    Objectives of the 4Mi
    In a fast-changing political and policy environment where there is increased focus on mixed migration patterns, RMMS has implemented, since 2014, the 4Mi data gathering mechanism to ensure an improved data collection and enable an enhanced authoritative analysis of flows in the region. Other 4Mi initiatives around the world have been set up based on the success of the early models of 4Mi and all come under the aegis and shepherding of the new Global Mixed Migration Secretariat (GMMS) in Geneva.
    The overall aim is to support an improved knowledge base for policy response and protection response to mixed migration.
    The overall objective of 4Mi is to inform research & analysis, policy development and programmatic responses. To increase understanding of realities on ground and protection gaps etc. and through this improve protection of those in mixed migration flows where increasing levels of abuse, neglect, hardship and death face men, women and children caught in mixed migration flows.
    The specific objectives of the Team Leader position will be Support a short-duration research project within migrant populations in Nairobi. The goals of the Team Leader are to help recruit research assistants, facilitate
    Responsibilities of the project manager:

    Successful completion of training modules as outlined by the Project Coordinator.
    Oversee successful completion & upload of 2 to 4 migrant interviews by each research assistant every workday. Excellent leadership would be demonstrated through quality results, rather than quantity.
    Daily communication with Project Coordinator. More frequent communication may be requested depending on need. Written support will also be provided to the Project Coordinator.
    Provide logistics support to research assistants
    Ensure that each research assistant applies training properly

    About You
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Qualifications and desirable attributes:

    Completed university baccalaureate in social sciences: sociology, anthropology, psychology, demography. Prefer advanced degree.
    At Least 5-7 years’ experience in an international context (with an NGO, an international organization or a research organization).
    Demonstrated experience working with youth and migrants
    Excellent interpersonal skills: calming manner, sociable, can influence people and establish a rapport quickly
    Able to solve problems quickly and efficiently while maintaining positive atmosphere of support
    A well-motivated, organized self-starter who can work independently.
    Proven track record in team management.
    Proven record in analysis, survey methodology and design, and written or infographic based end product use of data gathering processes.

    Conditions
    Contract: 2 months Temporary Contract accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Kenya.
    Reporting; The Team Leader will directly report to Coordinator for 4Mi Cities Youth Migrant Programme
    Duty Station: Nairobi with Extensive Local Travel
    Commitments
    DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework

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  • Team Leader, Learning and Monitoring Programme Somalia (LAMPS)

    Team Leader, Learning and Monitoring Programme Somalia (LAMPS)

  • Program Officer

    Program Officer

    Job Summary:
    The Program Officer (PO) will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of the Kenya Peaceful Youth and their Communities Program. S/He will oversee the work of AFSC program Partners under the Kenya Program. The Program Officer will be strong on Project Cycle management and be overall responsible for the implementation and results of all projects under the Kenya Program. The scope of work includes project management, reporting, capacity building and training, resource mobilization, coordinating Program partners, networking, lobbying and advocacy. The Program Officer will also provide technical support to partners in terms of programming approaches related to peace and conflict resolution, AVP (Alternative to violence program), Do no Harm and other Community based approaches. S/He will engage with all key stakeholders to achieve program results in line with the Kenya strategic plan. S/He will participate in extended Africa Leadership Team (ALT) meeting and make presentations on the Kenya Program. S/He will be responsible for developing annual work plans and budget, writing periodic reports, case studies and stories of significant change and contribute to AFSC publications for external communication.
    Skills and Qualifications:

    Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in a field of knowledge relevant to AFSC’s work-(Development, peace and conflict.)
    Minimum of 5 years’ experience of relevant work
    Familiarity with the work of AFSC and willingness to work closely with fellow staff as a team. Reliable in meeting deadlines and completing assigned tasks.
    Demonstrated analytical and communications skills; fluency in spoken and excellent written English, required, and in another local language desirable, such as Kiswahili.
    Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies
    Understanding of and commitment to the principles, concerns, and considerations of AFSC and demonstrate ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
    Experience with peacebuilding, conflict transformation programs, and nonviolent approaches to problem solving highly desirable.
    Ability to take the initiative, manage priorities and work independently on specific issues.

  • Research Associate (WUR) Intern

    Research Associate (WUR) Intern

    The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Associate to work on a study of Gender and the Moral Economy of Sweetpotato Vines based in Kenya with frequent travel to Tanzania.
     
    The position: The study is a collaboration between the CGIAR and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), funded by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research, the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB), and the International Potato Center implemented Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) project.
    The research is a follow-up study on a sweetpotato seed systems project – Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA Marando Bora) implemented between 2009 and2012 in Lake Zone, Tanzania. The WUR Associate will provide support for study design, data collection, analysis and write up and strengthen linkages with WUR.
    Duties

    Review of existing literature on moral economy;
    Support preparation and implementation of start-up meeting; review of instruments; training in gender based tools;
    Participate in three rounds of field interviews and focus group discussions with: key informants, successful & non-successful DVMs; selected vine buyers and non-buyers per DVM village;
    Support data processing;
    Support data analysis and preparation of two co-authored scientific articles; Develop lessons learned and communications materials.

    Requirements

    MSc in Social science, sociology, rural development;
    Knowledge of Kiswahili or willingness to learn;
    At least basic knowledge of agriculture;
    Participatory and qualitative data collection methods in rural areas;
    Data processing and analysis;
    Use of gender tools and analysis;
    Experience working in multi-cultural context, team work, self-reliance;
    Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English;
    A Graduate of WUR.

  • Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    A pragmatic attitude towards operational business performance and high awareness of financial implications is a basic requirement.
    MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES;

    Ensure the delivery of brand, category and customer objectives, whilst ensuring the delivery of agreed sales and distribution targets.
    Act as the internal and external ‘Customer Champion’ ensuring customer relationships are established and maintained through partnership, collaboration and co-creation.
    Create and implement a customer account plan (Key Accounts and relevant Customers) that
    Ensure the delivery of brand, category and customer objectives, whilst ensuring the delivery of agreed sales, profit, pricing and distribution targets.
    To steer the region’s growth by adapting strategies as set by the company to gain Distribution, market shares, maintain and improve presence at POS versus competition.
    Present and sell company products to existing and potential customers.
    Prepare action plans and schedules to identify potential Customers and to project the number of contacts to be made.
    Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
    Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts as assigned.
    Establish and maintain current Customer and potential Customer relationships.
    Manage Customers through regular calls and other follow-up.
    Identify and resolve Customer issues.
    Prepare a variety of status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
    Communicate competitive product developments, launches/ re-launches, opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to Field Sales Manager.
    Coordinate merchandising activities to maintain shelf image.
    Propose/ develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.
    Other duties as assigned.
    To co-ordinate the company’s customer investment strategy, maximising long-term profitable growth, within the parameters as set for you. (Trade/Promotional Spend)
    Manage Merchandisers and set proper routing and work schedules.

    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, and telemarketing events.
    Follow-up for collection of payment.
    Coordinate shipping schedules and delivery of products.
    Provide on-the-job training to Merchandisers and shelf stockers / Shelf assistants.
    Maintain the Company vehicle in good working condition

    Critical Action Planning and Implementation

    Achieve annual ‘Net Sales’ of regions development targets
    Create ‘pull’ in order to achieve annual country sales targets.
    Mutually prepare/ present the Customers annual plan in line with the company’s objectives.
    Provide recommendations to the Customer for inventory planning and replenishment for optimized supply chain.
    Review and maintain agreed pricing policies in all trade channels.
    Execute consumer promotions in line with the company’s marketing plan.
    Execute visibility programs in line with overall the company’s objectives.
    Ensure 100% coverage of the region allocated with channel distribution based on the most efficient assortment list.
    Be a key asset with regard to timely roll-out of product launches and in-market activities.
    Establish a territory best practices and share with Customers within the region and subsequently with all other sales team members
    Propose and improve efficiency for future development

    Customers: Geographical Area as defined

    Ensure effective and efficient distribution of the four focus categories. Body, Deodorant, Jelly and Soap. They should be available in the entire region.
    Visit Customers on a regular basis (As per detailed itinerary). Customer visits include to Wholesalers, Key Accounts, and Mass Market.
    Set in-store standards and provide training and guidance for the achievement thereof.
    Present and agree the approved Customer Plan, covering all business requirements i.e. Sale Development (Turnover); Store Standards, Promotional Activity, Product assortment.
    Supply accurate and updated information on orders to Customer service.

    Team Interaction:

    Present ideas on activities/ promotions to the Field Sales Manager for approval prior to implementation
    Send detailed sales monthly reports. The report should include Customer visits for the period, stock issues, competitive price positioning for the 4-main categories, Activities for the month, competitor activity, issues in the market, solutions to the issues and shelf off take of the top ten outlets in each category.
    Report and recommend ways to reduce levels of grey imports and counterfeits if any. Assist the team in providing information on the same.
    Sales vs. Target and explanation on deviations; the company’s Promotional implementation (i.e. Postering, trade offers, Mall Activations, Store Specific Promo`s etc.); Competitor Activity (ATL/BTL).
    Train Whole seller representatives. Inform on products merchandising and sales skills, market Review and define action plans for reps activities and support important negotiations.
    When involved in a project, supply frequent updated information to the team on the ground and to the Field Sales Manager.

    Pricing

    Manage recommended prices in trade.
    The brand should not be below competition.
    Communicate all pricing (ongoing and promotional) to all distributors on a frequent basis to ensure everybody is aware of the pricing, and can maximize any promotional activity.
    Communicate on competitor pricing.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

    Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. Minimum O-Level formal education (acquired through secondary school).
    Ability to persuade and influence others. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to create, composes, and edits written materials. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques. This is normally acquired through a combination of the completion of Sales / Marketing Diploma with 2 years Sales or Marketing experience /Bachelor’s Degree and 1 Year of sales or marketing experience.
    Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
    Work requires significant local travel to current and potential clients. This requires the possession of a valid state driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
    Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasional overnight travel.

    THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO FRESH GRADUATES
    KINDLY INCLUDE YOUR CURRENT AND EXPECTED REMUNERATION IN YOUR APPLICATION.

  • Agent

    Agent

    Job Description
    The agent will be responsible for processing data as per client specifications
    Responsibilities

    Research products across several e-commerce platforms
    Write product descriptions and titles
    Classify products into different categories
    Maintain data work requirements by following data program techniques, procedures as well as meeting and maintaining the required quality threshold.
    Verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
    Perform any other duty as may be required or assigned

    Qualifications Required
    Successful completion of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
    Skills Required

    Working knowledge of MS Office applications
    Fluent in written and verbal English and Kiswahili.
    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    Excellent web research skills
    Keen attention to detail
    Ability to work with a sense of urgency
    Sense of urgency and Good time-management skills
    Ability to /interest in communicating effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Must be a good team player

    Experience Required

    Comfort using Internet search engines like Google or Bing.
    Familiarity with software like MS Office, and comfortable adapting to and learning new software and web applications

  • Project Officer

    Project Officer

    (Ref:2017/63)
     
    Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.
    Job Responsibilities

    Coordinate with PEPFAR Implementing Partner & GoK to organize, lead, and support the implementation of all assigned project activities at the county level as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
    Coordinate and maintain working relationships with all local project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between them and the project team to mobilize local actors and promote project activities and impact.
    Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards.
    Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
    Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
    Represent the 4Children Kenya Project at the county-level, including attending meetings on behalf of 4Children, making presentations at professional meetings and conferences on matters related to the 4Children Kenya project areas.
    Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
    Coordinate with the relevant CRS Kenya operations units to ensure administrative support and all necessary logistics for project activities and events.

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in project support, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support is also acceptable.
    Experience in the field of health and well-being of vulnerable children and for an international NGO would be a plus.
    Experience in stakeholder coordination and engagement at county level preferred.
    Experience in planning and organizing of high-level internal and external meetings, workshops, and events, including the ability to plan resources and actions for timely and efficient service delivery.
    Knowledge of GOK OVC service delivery standards and PEPFAR programming, process, guidance and frameworks is strongly preferred.
    Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

    Personal Skills

    Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills and ability to work closely with local partners and community members
    Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
    Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
    Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
    Able to work as part of a team, as well as with minimum supervision