The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the proposed European Union Trust Fund a three-year Collaboration in Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region: The Southwest Ethiopia – Northeast Kenya border to prevent local conflict and mitigate its impact. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
The Team Leader will take a leadership role in coordination among the European Commission and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The position requires a political savvy and diplomatic staff who will interact at a high level with numerous Government institutions and senior government officials as well as European Union agents. Reporting to the Country Director, the position is based in Marsabit/Lodwar. This position is contingent upon award.
Roles and responsibilities:
The Team Leader will ensure appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results as well as engagement with senior management on the strategic direction of the overall program.
Oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
Engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government in the three represented countries and represent Pact in national and regional meetings.
Implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document.
Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and beneficiaries are effectively targeted.
Support and guide program managers to develop partners’ memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
Develop, oversee and ensure joint work planning and program implementation strategies, including frameworks, beneficiary targeting, distribution process as well as capacity building of partners as needed. Evaluate, interpret and analyze information and data to prepare accurate reports and to realign if necessary.
Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Ensure coordinated efforts with other Pact conflict and peace building programs.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor policies and procedures.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.
Ensure high-quality strategic oversight, direction and technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work-plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
As relevant, manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
Ensure compliance with Pact and EU and government of Kenya requirements, policies and regulations.
Qualifications and experiences:
Master’s Degree with 8 years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Conflict, CVE, Peace Building, Migration or a related field
Ten years’ experience in managing complex peace building programs, cross border programs, CVE and/or migration programs of similar scope and size is desired;
Eight years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and costs;
At least five years’ international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive CVE, conflict and/or peace building programs of similar size and complexity, with European Commission experience preferred.
Five years demonstrated skills and experience in building and strengthening partnerships donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations relations; and engagement with the Government of Kenya and Ethiopia.
Strong strategic and creative thinker. Flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs.
Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities.
Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members of both the international and national communities.
Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Strong computer (word processing) literacy, skills in graphic/web design a plus.
English and at least one local language (Amharic or Kiswahili).
How to apply: Interested applicants fulfilling the requirements are invited to send their application letter and CV to kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating “Team Leader-Marsabit/Lodwar” on the subject.
Deadline for applications : October 6th, 2017
Sep 20, 2017
Full time
The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the proposed European Union Trust Fund a three-year Collaboration in Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region: The Southwest Ethiopia – Northeast Kenya border to prevent local conflict and mitigate its impact. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
The Team Leader will take a leadership role in coordination among the European Commission and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The position requires a political savvy and diplomatic staff who will interact at a high level with numerous Government institutions and senior government officials as well as European Union agents. Reporting to the Country Director, the position is based in Marsabit/Lodwar. This position is contingent upon award.
Roles and responsibilities:
The Team Leader will ensure appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results as well as engagement with senior management on the strategic direction of the overall program.
Oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
Engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government in the three represented countries and represent Pact in national and regional meetings.
Implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document.
Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and beneficiaries are effectively targeted.
Support and guide program managers to develop partners’ memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
Develop, oversee and ensure joint work planning and program implementation strategies, including frameworks, beneficiary targeting, distribution process as well as capacity building of partners as needed. Evaluate, interpret and analyze information and data to prepare accurate reports and to realign if necessary.
Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Ensure coordinated efforts with other Pact conflict and peace building programs.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor policies and procedures.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.
Ensure high-quality strategic oversight, direction and technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work-plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
As relevant, manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
Ensure compliance with Pact and EU and government of Kenya requirements, policies and regulations.
Qualifications and experiences:
Master’s Degree with 8 years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Conflict, CVE, Peace Building, Migration or a related field
Ten years’ experience in managing complex peace building programs, cross border programs, CVE and/or migration programs of similar scope and size is desired;
Eight years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and costs;
At least five years’ international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive CVE, conflict and/or peace building programs of similar size and complexity, with European Commission experience preferred.
Five years demonstrated skills and experience in building and strengthening partnerships donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations relations; and engagement with the Government of Kenya and Ethiopia.
Strong strategic and creative thinker. Flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs.
Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities.
Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members of both the international and national communities.
Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Strong computer (word processing) literacy, skills in graphic/web design a plus.
English and at least one local language (Amharic or Kiswahili).
How to apply: Interested applicants fulfilling the requirements are invited to send their application letter and CV to kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating “Team Leader-Marsabit/Lodwar” on the subject.
Deadline for applications : October 6th, 2017
The Position:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Sales representatives will be responsible for acquisition of new business within the assigned Sales locations. The position is on contract terms for a period of 12 months.
This challenging opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business will involve the following:
Deliver set Sales targets in asset and liability for; SME, Personal Banking, Advantage, Agent banking, Mortgage, Card and Micro Finance products.
Provide excellent customer service.
Participate in product campaigns to ensure product information is readily available to customers.
Conduct door-to-door direct selling
Seek customer feedback on bank products.
Provide regular Sales reports.
Qualifications and Experience:
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
A university degree from a recognized institution.
Must have a minimum Mean grade of C+ in K.C.S.E with a C+ in Mathematics and English.
Experience in sales or client relationship management will be an added advantage.
Age 26 years and below.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
A passion and commitment to quality service performance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet stringent targets within defined deadlines.
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Sep 22, 2017
Contract
The Position:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Sales representatives will be responsible for acquisition of new business within the assigned Sales locations. The position is on contract terms for a period of 12 months.
This challenging opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business will involve the following:
Deliver set Sales targets in asset and liability for; SME, Personal Banking, Advantage, Agent banking, Mortgage, Card and Micro Finance products.
Provide excellent customer service.
Participate in product campaigns to ensure product information is readily available to customers.
Conduct door-to-door direct selling
Seek customer feedback on bank products.
Provide regular Sales reports.
Qualifications and Experience:
For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
A university degree from a recognized institution.
Must have a minimum Mean grade of C+ in K.C.S.E with a C+ in Mathematics and English.
Experience in sales or client relationship management will be an added advantage.
Age 26 years and below.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
A passion and commitment to quality service performance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet stringent targets within defined deadlines.
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Position profile
Key roles and responsibilities
1. Grant management
1.1 Contract follow-up
1.2. Reporting
1.3 Partner Follow-up
2. Internal Coordination
2.1. Internal Coordination and Communication
2.2. Filling
3. External Communication
4. Fundraising
4.1. External Relations
4.2. Contribution to proposal Development
4.3 Contracting
Qualifications
Postgraduate diploma in International Development and (or) relevant Master’s level degree (anthropology, development studies, humanitarian aid, sociology)
Fluency in written and spoken English
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Strong writing abilities and analytical skills
Skills in political sciences or international relations
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Previous experience in the humanitarian field, proposals development, and donor relations are required
Previous experience abroad is required
Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organization’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance
Sep 22, 2017
Contract
Position profile
Key roles and responsibilities
1. Grant management
1.1 Contract follow-up
1.2. Reporting
1.3 Partner Follow-up
2. Internal Coordination
2.1. Internal Coordination and Communication
2.2. Filling
3. External Communication
4. Fundraising
4.1. External Relations
4.2. Contribution to proposal Development
4.3 Contracting
Qualifications
Postgraduate diploma in International Development and (or) relevant Master’s level degree (anthropology, development studies, humanitarian aid, sociology)
Fluency in written and spoken English
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Strong writing abilities and analytical skills
Skills in political sciences or international relations
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Previous experience in the humanitarian field, proposals development, and donor relations are required
Previous experience abroad is required
Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organization’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance
Position profile
1. Camp Coordination and Management 1.1. Planning and Strategy Development a) Ensure collaboration with the relevant CCCM actors in the planning, development of sites, ensuring that site designs support protection and assistance of men, women, boys and girls; b) Ensure regular site needs assessment and gap analysis are conducted with all CCCM stakeholders in the camps; c) Map and track “who is doing what, where, when”; d) Map out the operational requirements for the response within displacement sites, and identify and establish (where necessary) standards and guidelines that facilitate interoperability to ensure that activities are carried out; e) Develop and update agreed response strategies for the camps, including “exit”/transition strategy for site closures and action plans for the cluster and ensuring that these are adequately reflected in overall country strategies, such as the Consolidated Appeal Process f) Support Camp Managers to conduct contingency planning based on worst-case and most likely scenarios in terms of population movements; g) Support the development and maintenance of a coherent CCCM strategy across the camps. 1.2. Technical CCCM Leadership a) Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across the different camp sites by developing and monitoring use of common tools (in close coordination with the CCCM Cluster), as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning; b) Adapt relevant policies, guidelines and technical standards to the context of the crisi ; c) Ensure that the responses is in line with existing policy guidance, technical standards and relevant government human rights legal obligations; d) Provide technical support and capacity building to Camp Managers and other CCCM staff on a regular basis; e) Disseminate CCCM tools, research, best practices and lessons learned internally and externally through publications, networks, working groups, events, and conferences; f) Brief Camp Managers about main CCCM issues, and updating them on a regular basis; 1.3. Protection a) Facilitate the provision of security and law enforcement by the national/local authorities and other relevant actors such as civilian police components of peacekeeping missions, as well as through the establishment of site watch teams (if necessary in cooperation with the national sector lead for protection) in the camps; b) Organize and facilitate the participation of the affected population in site governance and community mobilization, with particular emphasis on women’s decision-making role and on persons with specific needs (such as the elderly and the physically-challenged); 1.4. National/local authorities, State institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors a) Establish appropriate links with national and local authorities, State institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors (e.g. peacekeeping forces) to maintain appropriate coordination and information exchange with them; b) Promote the capacity building of relevant authorities, where deemed necessary; 1.5. Coordination c) Establish appropriate links with national and local authorities, State institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors (e.g. peacekeeping forces) to maintain appropriate coordination and information exchange with them; d) Promote the capacity building of relevant authorities, where deemed necessary.
2. Administrative and Operational Management of CCCM Project Implementation 2.1. Finance a) Review the BFU(s) to avoid under/over spending b) Ensure accurate budget forecasting and expense planning 2.2. Logistics a) Contribute to the development of project procurement plans b) Contribute to quality checks and procurement committees to finalise suppliers’ selection according to applicable scenario c) Ensure timely procurement and adherence to rules of origin and nationality 2.3. Administration/HR a) Participate in the transparent and timely recruitment of project staff (developing organigrams, ToRs, elaborating recruitment tests) b) Proactively support Camp Managers and Area Coordinators to adapt the project staffing structure to needs and funding c) Ensure regular performance appraisal and career management of project teams d) Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics e) Manage interpersonal conflicts f) Ensure capacity building among project staff 2.4. Transparency/Compliance a) Ensure project records and documents (FLAT files, beneficiary lists, donation certificates, attendance sheets etc.) are adequately prepared, compiled and filed according to ACTED procedures b) Ensure staff awareness and respect of ACTED’s code of conduct and FLATS procedures 2.5. Security a) Together with the Security focal points, assess risks in the areas of project implementation and develop context specific MOSS and SOPs b) Ensure that project teams are aware of security threats and follow ACTED security policies, MOSS and SOPs accordingly 2.6. Implementing Partners (if any) a) Support the FLATS team and Camp Managers to ensure adherence to ACTED’s policies and procedure, arranging training and induction as required b) Ensure that all budgetary issues between ACTED and partners are addressed and that mutually beneficial solutions are agreed upon in a timely manner c) In collaboration with the FLATS team, review due diligence of partners or conduct new due diligence and develop appropriate time bound organisational development workplans d) Oversee the development of capacity building framework and action plans with full participation of partners e) Ensure partners provide all project documents required by ACTED and its donors in a timely manner and according to ACTED standards.
Qualifications
Required qualifications and technical competencies
Experience of Camp Coordination / Camp Management
Experience working in a volatile environment
Demonstrated ability to manage
Strong analytical capacity
Significant experience in finance and logistics
Computer knowledge is a must (Excel, Word …etc.).
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
Sep 22, 2017
Contract
Position profile
1. Camp Coordination and Management 1.1. Planning and Strategy Development a) Ensure collaboration with the relevant CCCM actors in the planning, development of sites, ensuring that site designs support protection and assistance of men, women, boys and girls; b) Ensure regular site needs assessment and gap analysis are conducted with all CCCM stakeholders in the camps; c) Map and track “who is doing what, where, when”; d) Map out the operational requirements for the response within displacement sites, and identify and establish (where necessary) standards and guidelines that facilitate interoperability to ensure that activities are carried out; e) Develop and update agreed response strategies for the camps, including “exit”/transition strategy for site closures and action plans for the cluster and ensuring that these are adequately reflected in overall country strategies, such as the Consolidated Appeal Process f) Support Camp Managers to conduct contingency planning based on worst-case and most likely scenarios in terms of population movements; g) Support the development and maintenance of a coherent CCCM strategy across the camps. 1.2. Technical CCCM Leadership a) Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across the different camp sites by developing and monitoring use of common tools (in close coordination with the CCCM Cluster), as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning; b) Adapt relevant policies, guidelines and technical standards to the context of the crisi ; c) Ensure that the responses is in line with existing policy guidance, technical standards and relevant government human rights legal obligations; d) Provide technical support and capacity building to Camp Managers and other CCCM staff on a regular basis; e) Disseminate CCCM tools, research, best practices and lessons learned internally and externally through publications, networks, working groups, events, and conferences; f) Brief Camp Managers about main CCCM issues, and updating them on a regular basis; 1.3. Protection a) Facilitate the provision of security and law enforcement by the national/local authorities and other relevant actors such as civilian police components of peacekeeping missions, as well as through the establishment of site watch teams (if necessary in cooperation with the national sector lead for protection) in the camps; b) Organize and facilitate the participation of the affected population in site governance and community mobilization, with particular emphasis on women’s decision-making role and on persons with specific needs (such as the elderly and the physically-challenged); 1.4. National/local authorities, State institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors a) Establish appropriate links with national and local authorities, State institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors (e.g. peacekeeping forces) to maintain appropriate coordination and information exchange with them; b) Promote the capacity building of relevant authorities, where deemed necessary; 1.5. Coordination c) Establish appropriate links with national and local authorities, State institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors (e.g. peacekeeping forces) to maintain appropriate coordination and information exchange with them; d) Promote the capacity building of relevant authorities, where deemed necessary.
2. Administrative and Operational Management of CCCM Project Implementation 2.1. Finance a) Review the BFU(s) to avoid under/over spending b) Ensure accurate budget forecasting and expense planning 2.2. Logistics a) Contribute to the development of project procurement plans b) Contribute to quality checks and procurement committees to finalise suppliers’ selection according to applicable scenario c) Ensure timely procurement and adherence to rules of origin and nationality 2.3. Administration/HR a) Participate in the transparent and timely recruitment of project staff (developing organigrams, ToRs, elaborating recruitment tests) b) Proactively support Camp Managers and Area Coordinators to adapt the project staffing structure to needs and funding c) Ensure regular performance appraisal and career management of project teams d) Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics e) Manage interpersonal conflicts f) Ensure capacity building among project staff 2.4. Transparency/Compliance a) Ensure project records and documents (FLAT files, beneficiary lists, donation certificates, attendance sheets etc.) are adequately prepared, compiled and filed according to ACTED procedures b) Ensure staff awareness and respect of ACTED’s code of conduct and FLATS procedures 2.5. Security a) Together with the Security focal points, assess risks in the areas of project implementation and develop context specific MOSS and SOPs b) Ensure that project teams are aware of security threats and follow ACTED security policies, MOSS and SOPs accordingly 2.6. Implementing Partners (if any) a) Support the FLATS team and Camp Managers to ensure adherence to ACTED’s policies and procedure, arranging training and induction as required b) Ensure that all budgetary issues between ACTED and partners are addressed and that mutually beneficial solutions are agreed upon in a timely manner c) In collaboration with the FLATS team, review due diligence of partners or conduct new due diligence and develop appropriate time bound organisational development workplans d) Oversee the development of capacity building framework and action plans with full participation of partners e) Ensure partners provide all project documents required by ACTED and its donors in a timely manner and according to ACTED standards.
Qualifications
Required qualifications and technical competencies
Experience of Camp Coordination / Camp Management
Experience working in a volatile environment
Demonstrated ability to manage
Strong analytical capacity
Significant experience in finance and logistics
Computer knowledge is a must (Excel, Word …etc.).
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
Reporting tothe Snr.Manager - Home Technology & Customer Support , the positionholder will supervise all aspects of outside and inside plant installationfor FTTH and Fixed Wireless infrastructure, coordinate the implementation of fiber optic projects to the home toachieve the best customer experience from Design to as-built delivery. Ensuringadherence to installation standards, Sound engineering practices, Health &Safety Policies, quality deployment and all installations are delivered on-timeand within budget.
Detailed Description
To Supervise and manage Fibre infrastructure implementation(Aerialor Underground) and connection to the home to meet business needs and projectedtargets on Revenue;
To provided monitoring and reporting of allassigned projects at dedicated sites and ensuring timely completion of projectswith strict compliance of Safaricom OHS Policy Procedures;
To refine project estimates and resourcerequirements by performing field surveys and audits in order to determine anddefine project baseline, schedule;
To provide Quality control of Fibre project atall Steps of implementation & acceptance in accordance with the followingFibre Optics OSP Parameter, (Manhole, Route Marker, HDPE & PVC Duct, BridgeAttachments, Crossings (road, drainage, streams, railway etc...), Blowing &Pulling, Splicing, Joint Box, ODF / DDF, Site Entrance, Home Termination;
To ensure the installers adhere to the stipulatedcode of conduct within customer premises at all times and customer connectionswithin SLA;
To coordinate acquisition of ROW, access, utilityeasement information from Authorities and landlords and act as the Safaricomrepresentative;
To identify and manage all project Risks such aslogistical, regulatory, Resourcing and Commercial;
To coordinate with suppliers and concernedsubcontractors sections for field inspection and acceptance activities andprepare related completion certificates;
To provide supplier management and investigateproject disputes and resolve or recommend appropriate resolution for communityand 3rd party issues;
To check materials availability from time totime, in quality and quantity and storage, both, with the supplier and itssubcontractors;
To oversee inspection, approval and Signing-off of all Implementation and as-built-drawings steps and documentation;
Job Requirements
Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Civil,Telecommunication Engineering ,IT or related field
At least 3 years’ Experience in a busy Telecommunications environment involved in Fibre implementation, Civil and Telecoms work, with ability to work under pressure
Knowledge in transport/data communication planning design and optimization tools including GIS Tools such as Mapinfo,ArcGIS
Expertise in Fibre Optic Cable; Roll-out,Integration, Project Planning & Management, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Quality Assurance.
Sep 21, 2017
Full time
Reporting tothe Snr.Manager - Home Technology & Customer Support , the positionholder will supervise all aspects of outside and inside plant installationfor FTTH and Fixed Wireless infrastructure, coordinate the implementation of fiber optic projects to the home toachieve the best customer experience from Design to as-built delivery. Ensuringadherence to installation standards, Sound engineering practices, Health &Safety Policies, quality deployment and all installations are delivered on-timeand within budget.
Detailed Description
To Supervise and manage Fibre infrastructure implementation(Aerialor Underground) and connection to the home to meet business needs and projectedtargets on Revenue;
To provided monitoring and reporting of allassigned projects at dedicated sites and ensuring timely completion of projectswith strict compliance of Safaricom OHS Policy Procedures;
To refine project estimates and resourcerequirements by performing field surveys and audits in order to determine anddefine project baseline, schedule;
To provide Quality control of Fibre project atall Steps of implementation & acceptance in accordance with the followingFibre Optics OSP Parameter, (Manhole, Route Marker, HDPE & PVC Duct, BridgeAttachments, Crossings (road, drainage, streams, railway etc...), Blowing &Pulling, Splicing, Joint Box, ODF / DDF, Site Entrance, Home Termination;
To ensure the installers adhere to the stipulatedcode of conduct within customer premises at all times and customer connectionswithin SLA;
To coordinate acquisition of ROW, access, utilityeasement information from Authorities and landlords and act as the Safaricomrepresentative;
To identify and manage all project Risks such aslogistical, regulatory, Resourcing and Commercial;
To coordinate with suppliers and concernedsubcontractors sections for field inspection and acceptance activities andprepare related completion certificates;
To provide supplier management and investigateproject disputes and resolve or recommend appropriate resolution for communityand 3rd party issues;
To check materials availability from time totime, in quality and quantity and storage, both, with the supplier and itssubcontractors;
To oversee inspection, approval and Signing-off of all Implementation and as-built-drawings steps and documentation;
Job Requirements
Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Civil,Telecommunication Engineering ,IT or related field
At least 3 years’ Experience in a busy Telecommunications environment involved in Fibre implementation, Civil and Telecoms work, with ability to work under pressure
Knowledge in transport/data communication planning design and optimization tools including GIS Tools such as Mapinfo,ArcGIS
Expertise in Fibre Optic Cable; Roll-out,Integration, Project Planning & Management, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Quality Assurance.
Reporting to the Snr. Manager - Home Technology & Customer Support , the position holder will be in charge of Planning, design, optimization and deployment of fiber infrastructure to support both Fixed and Wireless Broadband delivery to the Home conforming to Cost effectiveness, Design Principals, Ease of implementation and minimal maintenance.
Detailed Description
To Plan, Design and Deploy Home Solutions on Fiber, Fixed Wireless and GPON technology according to project Plans and with the correct dimensioning of capacity thresholds, availability and reliability
Plan and Oversee estate selection, conduct accuratesite surveys to get optimal designs for timely implementation to save on CAPEXand Nopex;
To review BOQs against the designs and do costreconciliation for projects from Business Case Assumptions, CRFs, As builtstatus as well as long term requirements
To provide Compilation of topology maps,schematics, Google earth routes, building entry points & floor plans in GISformats
To ensure Supplier Management, Analysis ofquotations & contracts and Process management with SLA setting withSuppliers, Contractors and other 3rd parties;
To schedule and conduct periodical audit functionsof on-ground data validation against databaseinthe fiber planning tool, NQMS and other database;
Delivery of resilient FTTH Transmission Solutionsand plans to meet current, medium as well as long term requirements;
To order and manage resources utilization such asMaterials, Spares, CPEs, fibre cores, ducts to be provided within recommendedthresholds;
Providing materials forecast for home projects and ensuring quality and availability incorrect specification, Quantity and delivery.
Job Requirements
Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering ,IT or related field
3 year’s working experience in a busyTelecommunications environment –Involved in Planning, Design and Deployment ofreliable transmission systems /networks.
In-depth understanding of Fixed infrastructure deployment life cycle
Knowledge in transport/data communication planning design and optimization tools including GIS Tools such as Mapinfo,ArcGIS
Sep 21, 2017
Full time
Reporting to the Snr. Manager - Home Technology & Customer Support , the position holder will be in charge of Planning, design, optimization and deployment of fiber infrastructure to support both Fixed and Wireless Broadband delivery to the Home conforming to Cost effectiveness, Design Principals, Ease of implementation and minimal maintenance.
Detailed Description
To Plan, Design and Deploy Home Solutions on Fiber, Fixed Wireless and GPON technology according to project Plans and with the correct dimensioning of capacity thresholds, availability and reliability
Plan and Oversee estate selection, conduct accuratesite surveys to get optimal designs for timely implementation to save on CAPEXand Nopex;
To review BOQs against the designs and do costreconciliation for projects from Business Case Assumptions, CRFs, As builtstatus as well as long term requirements
To provide Compilation of topology maps,schematics, Google earth routes, building entry points & floor plans in GISformats
To ensure Supplier Management, Analysis ofquotations & contracts and Process management with SLA setting withSuppliers, Contractors and other 3rd parties;
To schedule and conduct periodical audit functionsof on-ground data validation against databaseinthe fiber planning tool, NQMS and other database;
Delivery of resilient FTTH Transmission Solutionsand plans to meet current, medium as well as long term requirements;
To order and manage resources utilization such asMaterials, Spares, CPEs, fibre cores, ducts to be provided within recommendedthresholds;
Providing materials forecast for home projects and ensuring quality and availability incorrect specification, Quantity and delivery.
Job Requirements
Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering ,IT or related field
3 year’s working experience in a busyTelecommunications environment –Involved in Planning, Design and Deployment ofreliable transmission systems /networks.
In-depth understanding of Fixed infrastructure deployment life cycle
Knowledge in transport/data communication planning design and optimization tools including GIS Tools such as Mapinfo,ArcGIS
Reporting to the Head of Ecommerce , the Vendor Experience Analyst will ensure an excellent customer experience end to end. Analyzing, understanding and executing constant improvements to the online/onsite and offline experience. Ensure an excellent vendor experience, supporting variety of touch points across our platform, from onboarding to execute commercial/operation plans. Responsible for the VNPS and NPS of the department, ensuring the right communication to the rest of the team and constantly exploring improvements to the KPIs
Detailed Description
Ensure an excellent customer experience from end to end. Analyzing, understanding and executing constant improvements to the online/onsite and offline experience
Ensure an excellent vendor experience, supporting the variety of touch points across our platform, from onboarding to execute commercial/operation plans.
Responsible for the VNPS and NPS of the department, ensuring the right communication to the rest of the team and constantly exploring improvements to the KPIs.
Improve the customer experience based on feedback from customers, internal stakeholders and recommend remedial practices
Job Requirements
Degree in a Business related field, preferably marketing with Online Marketing experience
3 – 5 years’ experience in online marketing;
Project management experience
Understanding of e-commerce on-boarding requirements
Experience in WordPress or content management system, 3 years hands-on experience on managing e-commerce websites
Solid experience of how to structure & optimize content for web
Must be willing and able to accommodate flexible work schedule during critical business periods and must exhibit high degree of ownership and accountability.
Sep 21, 2017
Full time
Reporting to the Head of Ecommerce , the Vendor Experience Analyst will ensure an excellent customer experience end to end. Analyzing, understanding and executing constant improvements to the online/onsite and offline experience. Ensure an excellent vendor experience, supporting variety of touch points across our platform, from onboarding to execute commercial/operation plans. Responsible for the VNPS and NPS of the department, ensuring the right communication to the rest of the team and constantly exploring improvements to the KPIs
Detailed Description
Ensure an excellent customer experience from end to end. Analyzing, understanding and executing constant improvements to the online/onsite and offline experience
Ensure an excellent vendor experience, supporting the variety of touch points across our platform, from onboarding to execute commercial/operation plans.
Responsible for the VNPS and NPS of the department, ensuring the right communication to the rest of the team and constantly exploring improvements to the KPIs.
Improve the customer experience based on feedback from customers, internal stakeholders and recommend remedial practices
Job Requirements
Degree in a Business related field, preferably marketing with Online Marketing experience
3 – 5 years’ experience in online marketing;
Project management experience
Understanding of e-commerce on-boarding requirements
Experience in WordPress or content management system, 3 years hands-on experience on managing e-commerce websites
Solid experience of how to structure & optimize content for web
Must be willing and able to accommodate flexible work schedule during critical business periods and must exhibit high degree of ownership and accountability.
We are pleased to announce the following internship opportunities in the Talent Acquisition & Capability Management department within Resources Division . The main aim of the internship is to give on-going university students an opportunity to experience and work in a real corporate environment.
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Talent & Resourcing , the role holder will be exposed to several key areas and roles.
Detailed Description
Manage low level department programs
Provide project management support for department activities
Records Management
Reporting and Analytics
Track calendar of departmental activities
Event Management
Running resource center
Liaise with consultants on specific workshops and programs
Manage relationships with departmental external providers
Provide coordination support during departmental & divisional activities
Participate in ongoing Talent programs
Job Requirements
Under-graduate student (On-going) in a business/humanities related field (a Human Resource discipline will be an added advantage) - Indicate your year of study aand expected Graduation date on your CV
Additional Details
Hands-on experience in use of Microsoft Office applications especially MS Excel
Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure to tight schedules/deadlines and monitor and follow up on all actions taken
A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work, innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills
A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good command of written & spoken English
A strong sense of self drive, initiative, integrity and a sense of humor
Sep 21, 2017
Intern
We are pleased to announce the following internship opportunities in the Talent Acquisition & Capability Management department within Resources Division . The main aim of the internship is to give on-going university students an opportunity to experience and work in a real corporate environment.
Reporting to the Senior Manager-Talent & Resourcing , the role holder will be exposed to several key areas and roles.
Detailed Description
Manage low level department programs
Provide project management support for department activities
Records Management
Reporting and Analytics
Track calendar of departmental activities
Event Management
Running resource center
Liaise with consultants on specific workshops and programs
Manage relationships with departmental external providers
Provide coordination support during departmental & divisional activities
Participate in ongoing Talent programs
Job Requirements
Under-graduate student (On-going) in a business/humanities related field (a Human Resource discipline will be an added advantage) - Indicate your year of study aand expected Graduation date on your CV
Additional Details
Hands-on experience in use of Microsoft Office applications especially MS Excel
Proactive, confident, energetic with the ability to work under pressure to tight schedules/deadlines and monitor and follow up on all actions taken
A highly motivated person with a positive attitude towards work, innovative, creative, results oriented with excellent analytical skills
A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good command of written & spoken English
A strong sense of self drive, initiative, integrity and a sense of humor
The Role
To provide strategic leadership and oversight for both on and offline public campaigning and engagement across the GROW campaign internationally; to support countries and regions to build public campaigning capacity; to provide leadership on public campaigning for a new priority campaign on food value chains.
Fluency in English required and competence in French and/or Spanish is desirable.
How to apply
If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please click on the "apply" button to start the application process.
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click on the link below to see the full job description
https://oxfam.box.com/s/ao8g75jfdmkewyzy10jr6e89xssck579
Sep 21, 2017
Full time
The Role
To provide strategic leadership and oversight for both on and offline public campaigning and engagement across the GROW campaign internationally; to support countries and regions to build public campaigning capacity; to provide leadership on public campaigning for a new priority campaign on food value chains.
Fluency in English required and competence in French and/or Spanish is desirable.
How to apply
If you believe your qualifications meet the requirements, please click on the "apply" button to start the application process.
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Click on the link below to see the full job description
https://oxfam.box.com/s/ao8g75jfdmkewyzy10jr6e89xssck579
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
Nairobi County, Kenya
We are looking for a dynamic WASH Officer to support to ESARO's important work in the area of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene by contributing in the following areas:
Programme Development & Planning Draft updates for WASH in the situation analysis, to inform the development of WASH-related outcome and output results. Research and report on trends in WASH, for use in programme development, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.
Contribute to the development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of WASH sector needs and priorities.
Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials/documentations, complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support progress towards the WASH-related outcome and/or output results in the Country Programme.
Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval process.
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/ share information on implementation issues, provide solutions on routine programme implementation and alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare reports on results for required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Programme Management, monitoring and delivery of results.
Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.
Technical and operational support for programme implementation Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in WASH, to support programme implementation.
Undertake field visits and surveys, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders. Report critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems to supervisor, for timely action.
Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response Draft requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to ensure UNICEF is prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in case of an emergency.
Study and fully understand UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency.
Take up support roles in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.
Networking and partnership building
Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve WASH output results.
Draft communication and information materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund-raising for WASH.
Participate in inter-agency meetings on UNDAF planning, to integrate and harmonize UNICEF output results and implementation strategies with UNDAF development and planning processes.
Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems).
Assist in the preparation of learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.
Assist in creating and delivering learning opportunities for UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.
Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
Contract duration : 1 year fixed term appointment, renewable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
To qualify as a WASH advocate for every child, you will have…
Be a national of a developing country that appear on the list of the following countries eligible for the Dutch JPO Programme:
http://www.nedworcfoundation.nl/pdf/List%20of%20eligible%20developing%20countries%20-%202015.pdf
Advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or other specialist field related to WASH is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying experience (at least 3 years of relevant working experience) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Part of the candidates' academic training must have taken place in a developing country that appears on the following list of eligible countries of the Dutch JPO Programme.
http://www.nedworcfoundation.nl/pdf/List%20of%20eligible%20developing%20countries%20-%202015.pdf
Two to maximum four years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries.
Oral and written proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
Sep 20, 2017
Contract
We are looking for a dynamic WASH Officer to support to ESARO's important work in the area of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene by contributing in the following areas:
Programme Development & Planning Draft updates for WASH in the situation analysis, to inform the development of WASH-related outcome and output results. Research and report on trends in WASH, for use in programme development, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
Prepare technical reports and inputs for programme preparation and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.
Contribute to the development/establishment of WASH-related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of WASH sector needs and priorities.
Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical programme transactions, preparing materials/documentations, complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support progress towards the WASH-related outcome and/or output results in the Country Programme.
Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval process.
Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to collect/analyze/ share information on implementation issues, provide solutions on routine programme implementation and alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare reports on results for required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Programme Management, monitoring and delivery of results.
Prepare sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.
Technical and operational support for programme implementation Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices in WASH, to support programme implementation.
Undertake field visits and surveys, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders. Report critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems to supervisor, for timely action.
Humanitarian WASH preparedness and response Draft requisitions for supplies, services, long-term agreements and partnership agreements to ensure UNICEF is prepared to deliver on its commitments for WASH in case of an emergency.
Study and fully understand UNICEF’s procedures for responding in an emergency.
Take up support roles in an emergency response and early recovery, as and when the need arises.
Networking and partnership building
Build and sustain close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve WASH output results.
Draft communication and information materials for WASH programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund-raising for WASH.
Participate in inter-agency meetings on UNDAF planning, to integrate and harmonize UNICEF output results and implementation strategies with UNDAF development and planning processes.
Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring and documentation of WASH action research and innovation (technical or systems).
Assist in the preparation of learning/knowledge products, covering innovative approaches and good practices, to support overall WASH sector development.
Assist in creating and delivering learning opportunities for UNICEF WASH staff, to ensure our sector capacity remains up-to-date with latest developments.
Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
Contract duration : 1 year fixed term appointment, renewable up to 3 years subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
To qualify as a WASH advocate for every child, you will have…
Be a national of a developing country that appear on the list of the following countries eligible for the Dutch JPO Programme:
http://www.nedworcfoundation.nl/pdf/List%20of%20eligible%20developing%20countries%20-%202015.pdf
Advanced university degree in public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, sanitary engineering or other specialist field related to WASH is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying experience (at least 3 years of relevant working experience) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Part of the candidates' academic training must have taken place in a developing country that appears on the following list of eligible countries of the Dutch JPO Programme.
http://www.nedworcfoundation.nl/pdf/List%20of%20eligible%20developing%20countries%20-%202015.pdf
Two to maximum four years of professional work experience in WASH-related programmes for developing countries.
Oral and written proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
Nairobi County, Kenya
Key Expected Results
Support and contribute to effective and strategic coordination of support to Country Offices undertaking humanitarian action. Provide dedicated support to the preparation, documentation and follow-up of emergency management mechanism within the RO including Emergency Management Team, Humanitarian Action Team and other mechanism as required.
Support the preparation of all regional reports, advocacy materials, briefing notes, budget reviews, regional analyses, and regional office work planning exercises.
Support resource mobilization for humanitarian action by consolidating information on various humanitarian contexts, priority humanitarian needs, UNICEF and partners' ongoing response and priority resource needs and develop clear communication products for internal and external dissemination.
Undertake analysis of key risks and monitor emerging humanitarian trends and potential socio-political instability in the region. Support triggering of early action in response to early warning information and support Country Offices in undertaking enhanced preparedness actions. Ensure UNICEF representation in key technical-level inter-agency for a related to emergency preparedness and response. Support management engagement with high-level mechanisms by ensuring appropriate analysis is available.
Support country specific, regional and inter-agency preparedness processes by tracking progress, providing support to implementation of key actions and engagement with inter-agency processes at the regional level.
Support quality assurance and monitoring of preparedness and humanitarian response planning and implementation including analysis of humanitarian performance monitoring data and situation reports.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced University degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, or a related technical field.
Five years professional work experience at national and international levels in humanitarian response. Preferred experience in preparedness, complex emergencies, including experience in early recovery in the East and southern Africa region.
Excellent written reporting skills
Fluency in both written and spoken English, and another UN language as a strong asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
Sep 20, 2017
Contract
Key Expected Results
Support and contribute to effective and strategic coordination of support to Country Offices undertaking humanitarian action. Provide dedicated support to the preparation, documentation and follow-up of emergency management mechanism within the RO including Emergency Management Team, Humanitarian Action Team and other mechanism as required.
Support the preparation of all regional reports, advocacy materials, briefing notes, budget reviews, regional analyses, and regional office work planning exercises.
Support resource mobilization for humanitarian action by consolidating information on various humanitarian contexts, priority humanitarian needs, UNICEF and partners' ongoing response and priority resource needs and develop clear communication products for internal and external dissemination.
Undertake analysis of key risks and monitor emerging humanitarian trends and potential socio-political instability in the region. Support triggering of early action in response to early warning information and support Country Offices in undertaking enhanced preparedness actions. Ensure UNICEF representation in key technical-level inter-agency for a related to emergency preparedness and response. Support management engagement with high-level mechanisms by ensuring appropriate analysis is available.
Support country specific, regional and inter-agency preparedness processes by tracking progress, providing support to implementation of key actions and engagement with inter-agency processes at the regional level.
Support quality assurance and monitoring of preparedness and humanitarian response planning and implementation including analysis of humanitarian performance monitoring data and situation reports.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced University degree in International Relations, Public Administration/Public Policy, Humanitarian Affairs, Development, Social Sciences, or a related technical field.
Five years professional work experience at national and international levels in humanitarian response. Preferred experience in preparedness, complex emergencies, including experience in early recovery in the East and southern Africa region.
Excellent written reporting skills
Fluency in both written and spoken English, and another UN language as a strong asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.
Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.
Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
Nairobi County, Kenya
With the guidance of Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the oversight and guidance of Country Office design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of integrated and strategic communication for development and social mobilization plans that support community empowerment and behaviour change as key components of the country programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa Region.
Key Expected Results
1. Policy Direction
Set policy direction for communication for development teams and ensure the communication for development programme is in line with Country Office and Strategic Plan priorities, CCCs and UN reform.
· Provide expert advice and assistance to the UNICEF Senior Managers and through them to government counterparts on attitude and behaviour change modalities that contribute to changing mindsets and are culturally sensitive and tailored to address changing programme contexts.
2. Vision and Expert Advice on Strategy, Plans and Implementation
Provide vision, expert advice and assistance to programme communication teams.
· Make viable recommendations on appropriate communication for development strategies to achieve the organization's global goals, and to support UNICEF's mission in the country.
· Provide guidance to UNICEF management and the Chief Communication for Development as they oversee, manage, lead, and facilitate the formulation and implementation of communication policy, strategy and plans of action aiming at general public and service providers through: (a) behaviour development/change at individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c) increased community participation in development programmes for positive social change.
3. Operational Processes and Plans
Provide expert advice, guidance and leadership in the management of operations process and plans of communication for development.
· Guide major decisions and recommendations on operational strategies, guide operational processes, methodologies, approaches, and establish plans, to achieve participatory communication, social mobilization and behaviour change. Guide operational decisions on appropriate materials and media to reach target audiences, technical resources required, allocation of financial resources, as well as time-frame for various activities, in support of the achievement of country programme and organizational goals.
4. Partnerships and Intersectoral Alliances
Initiate, guide, lead, coordinate, facilitate and support the development/ strengthening of key partnerships and intersectoral alliances.
· Coordinate and collaborate with key NGO and bilateral partners and government counterparts at regional level, and support such action at country level, for promotion of partnerships and alliances in the areas of behaviour change, community participation/empowerment and social mobilization.
5. Promotion of Appropriate Use of Communication Social Development
Provide expert advice on appropriate use of communication and approach for social development, aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action.
· Provide expert advice, coordination and technical support to Country Offices and through them to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of communication for social development.
· Support Country Office collaboration with government officials, community leaders, UN, and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of programme communication goals and strategies.
6. Capacity Building for Sustainability
Exercise effective leadership and provide expert advice on capacity building of communication for development teams.
· Oversee and advise on the development of goals, strategy, plans as well as training materials and activities to build up capacity in participatory and behaviour change communication for personnel involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of communication for development intervention, in support of programme sustainability.
7. Resource Mobilization and Management
Participate in the budget planning & review process, and ensure the optimal resource allocation, appropriation of allocated programme funds and the compliance with rules and regulations.
· Participate in and contribute to the budget and programme review and planning process. Establish programme work plans, allocation of resources, and monitors progress and compliance.
· Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds and mobilize resources; improve programme efficiency, quality and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Oversee the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly and effectively coordinated, monitored and liquidated.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Advanced university degree or equivalent backgrounds in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or related areas.
A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience.
Developing country work experience and field work experience. Background/familiarity with emergency and security.
Fluency in English and another UN language.
Sep 20, 2017
Full time
With the guidance of Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the oversight and guidance of Country Office design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of integrated and strategic communication for development and social mobilization plans that support community empowerment and behaviour change as key components of the country programmes in Eastern and Southern Africa Region.
Key Expected Results
1. Policy Direction
Set policy direction for communication for development teams and ensure the communication for development programme is in line with Country Office and Strategic Plan priorities, CCCs and UN reform.
· Provide expert advice and assistance to the UNICEF Senior Managers and through them to government counterparts on attitude and behaviour change modalities that contribute to changing mindsets and are culturally sensitive and tailored to address changing programme contexts.
2. Vision and Expert Advice on Strategy, Plans and Implementation
Provide vision, expert advice and assistance to programme communication teams.
· Make viable recommendations on appropriate communication for development strategies to achieve the organization's global goals, and to support UNICEF's mission in the country.
· Provide guidance to UNICEF management and the Chief Communication for Development as they oversee, manage, lead, and facilitate the formulation and implementation of communication policy, strategy and plans of action aiming at general public and service providers through: (a) behaviour development/change at individual/household levels; (b) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (c) increased community participation in development programmes for positive social change.
3. Operational Processes and Plans
Provide expert advice, guidance and leadership in the management of operations process and plans of communication for development.
· Guide major decisions and recommendations on operational strategies, guide operational processes, methodologies, approaches, and establish plans, to achieve participatory communication, social mobilization and behaviour change. Guide operational decisions on appropriate materials and media to reach target audiences, technical resources required, allocation of financial resources, as well as time-frame for various activities, in support of the achievement of country programme and organizational goals.
4. Partnerships and Intersectoral Alliances
Initiate, guide, lead, coordinate, facilitate and support the development/ strengthening of key partnerships and intersectoral alliances.
· Coordinate and collaborate with key NGO and bilateral partners and government counterparts at regional level, and support such action at country level, for promotion of partnerships and alliances in the areas of behaviour change, community participation/empowerment and social mobilization.
5. Promotion of Appropriate Use of Communication Social Development
Provide expert advice on appropriate use of communication and approach for social development, aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action.
· Provide expert advice, coordination and technical support to Country Offices and through them to government counterparts and other partners in the development and strategic use of communication for social development.
· Support Country Office collaboration with government officials, community leaders, UN, and bilateral agencies and NGOs in the organization of activities, operational research, advocacy and exchange of information and ideas supportive of programme communication goals and strategies.
6. Capacity Building for Sustainability
Exercise effective leadership and provide expert advice on capacity building of communication for development teams.
· Oversee and advise on the development of goals, strategy, plans as well as training materials and activities to build up capacity in participatory and behaviour change communication for personnel involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of communication for development intervention, in support of programme sustainability.
7. Resource Mobilization and Management
Participate in the budget planning & review process, and ensure the optimal resource allocation, appropriation of allocated programme funds and the compliance with rules and regulations.
· Participate in and contribute to the budget and programme review and planning process. Establish programme work plans, allocation of resources, and monitors progress and compliance.
· Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds and mobilize resources; improve programme efficiency, quality and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Oversee the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly and effectively coordinated, monitored and liquidated.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Advanced university degree or equivalent backgrounds in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or related areas.
A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience.
Developing country work experience and field work experience. Background/familiarity with emergency and security.
Fluency in English and another UN language.
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
Nairobi County, Kenya
UNICEF in partnership with the Government of Kenya would like to engage the services of an experienced and competent Consultant to support the social policy section in implantation of the above models and support the county and national government to build capacities in coordination and harmonization of the social assistance programmes with clear linkages to the cash plus agenda.
Scope of Work
Goal and Objective
Under the guidance of the Social Policy (Social Protection) Specialist, and in full collaboration with the Protective Environment, Health, Communication for Development, and Nutrition Outcome teams, the heads of the UNICEF Zonal offices, and with focal staff from the respective county governments, the support through this contract will:
Kakamega
Support the development, training and roll out of the Management Information System and linkages to the Single Registry,
Support co-ordination and harmonization of social protection initiatives at county level and coordination between county and national government initiatives as required
Take lead in the scale up plans of the programmes and document success
Kitui
Support the progress of payments and monitoring of the beneficiaries by regular data cleaning and production of payrolls
Act as county focal point for social protection for UNICEF in Kitui county
Provide ongoing management and monitoring of contracts implementation, field monitoring and HACT management
Kilifi and Machakos
Coordinate the county level design phase of the model, including planning, stakeholder engagement, field programmes, and oversight of design missions in county
Act as county focal point for social protection for UNICEF
Support the progress of designs to implementation and engaging the suppliers, communities and government
Kisumu
Coordinate the county level design phase of the model, including planning, stakeholder engagement, field programmes, and oversight of design missions in county
Act as county focal point for social protection for UNICEF
Support the progress of designs to implementation of PCA and engagement with the Children Department and providing linkages to the Social Assistance Unit and Single registry
Support to coordination mechanisms for Social Protection at county and national levels
Oversee the presentation of the county coordination study results at the national, county and UNDAF fora
Oversee the development of guidance on county level co-ordination and on county guidelines for social protection programming, and a training programme / capacity building module for county level social protection actors
Participate in Joint Social protection review missions
Support establishment of the Community of practise and oversee the coordination of the Social Protection Conference week
RWPPCR/IRs areas covered
Outcome 6: By 2018, social protection mechanisms and systems for vulnerable children and adolescents are integrated, adequately resourced , coordinated and sustainable in regular and emergency situations
Output 2: Improved linkages between social protection and services to address child vulnerabilities modelled and evidence generated
Activities
Modelling of social protection links with maternal and child health (Kakamega)
Modelling of social protection links with young child nutrition (Kitui);
Modelling of social protection links with energy for the poor (Kilifi and Machakos);
Modelling of social protection links with youth empowerment / HIV (Kisumu)
Output 3: Capacity of national and county governments developed for co-ordination, harmonization, and emergency response of social assistance linked to child vulnerability
Activities
Technical support to finalization of the county coordination and mapping study with validation workshops with the Social Protection Secretariat
Technical assistance to county co-ordination mechanisms in select counties based on modelling
Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience
(Consult with HR on this prior to signing off on the TOR)
The consultant should have the following skills and qualifications: -
At least a master’s degree in social sciences, economics, communication or any other relevant area.
A minimum of 5-7 years of professional practical experience in designing, conducting reporting and documenting projects, programmes, or interventions in the area of Social Protection.
Proven ability to handle technical matters with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in working with the Government and the development Partners will be an added advantage.
Conditions
The consultant is expected to commit fully to this task as per the TOR and adhere to the timeline, subject to changes and revisions by UNICEF KCO team.
The consultant will not have supervisory responsibilities nor authority on UNICEF budget and other resources.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
Sep 20, 2017
Consultancy
UNICEF in partnership with the Government of Kenya would like to engage the services of an experienced and competent Consultant to support the social policy section in implantation of the above models and support the county and national government to build capacities in coordination and harmonization of the social assistance programmes with clear linkages to the cash plus agenda.
Scope of Work
Goal and Objective
Under the guidance of the Social Policy (Social Protection) Specialist, and in full collaboration with the Protective Environment, Health, Communication for Development, and Nutrition Outcome teams, the heads of the UNICEF Zonal offices, and with focal staff from the respective county governments, the support through this contract will:
Kakamega
Support the development, training and roll out of the Management Information System and linkages to the Single Registry,
Support co-ordination and harmonization of social protection initiatives at county level and coordination between county and national government initiatives as required
Take lead in the scale up plans of the programmes and document success
Kitui
Support the progress of payments and monitoring of the beneficiaries by regular data cleaning and production of payrolls
Act as county focal point for social protection for UNICEF in Kitui county
Provide ongoing management and monitoring of contracts implementation, field monitoring and HACT management
Kilifi and Machakos
Coordinate the county level design phase of the model, including planning, stakeholder engagement, field programmes, and oversight of design missions in county
Act as county focal point for social protection for UNICEF
Support the progress of designs to implementation and engaging the suppliers, communities and government
Kisumu
Coordinate the county level design phase of the model, including planning, stakeholder engagement, field programmes, and oversight of design missions in county
Act as county focal point for social protection for UNICEF
Support the progress of designs to implementation of PCA and engagement with the Children Department and providing linkages to the Social Assistance Unit and Single registry
Support to coordination mechanisms for Social Protection at county and national levels
Oversee the presentation of the county coordination study results at the national, county and UNDAF fora
Oversee the development of guidance on county level co-ordination and on county guidelines for social protection programming, and a training programme / capacity building module for county level social protection actors
Participate in Joint Social protection review missions
Support establishment of the Community of practise and oversee the coordination of the Social Protection Conference week
RWPPCR/IRs areas covered
Outcome 6: By 2018, social protection mechanisms and systems for vulnerable children and adolescents are integrated, adequately resourced , coordinated and sustainable in regular and emergency situations
Output 2: Improved linkages between social protection and services to address child vulnerabilities modelled and evidence generated
Activities
Modelling of social protection links with maternal and child health (Kakamega)
Modelling of social protection links with young child nutrition (Kitui);
Modelling of social protection links with energy for the poor (Kilifi and Machakos);
Modelling of social protection links with youth empowerment / HIV (Kisumu)
Output 3: Capacity of national and county governments developed for co-ordination, harmonization, and emergency response of social assistance linked to child vulnerability
Activities
Technical support to finalization of the county coordination and mapping study with validation workshops with the Social Protection Secretariat
Technical assistance to county co-ordination mechanisms in select counties based on modelling
Required qualifications, desired competencies, technical background and experience
(Consult with HR on this prior to signing off on the TOR)
The consultant should have the following skills and qualifications: -
At least a master’s degree in social sciences, economics, communication or any other relevant area.
A minimum of 5-7 years of professional practical experience in designing, conducting reporting and documenting projects, programmes, or interventions in the area of Social Protection.
Proven ability to handle technical matters with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proven experience in working with the Government and the development Partners will be an added advantage.
Conditions
The consultant is expected to commit fully to this task as per the TOR and adhere to the timeline, subject to changes and revisions by UNICEF KCO team.
The consultant will not have supervisory responsibilities nor authority on UNICEF budget and other resources.
As per UNICEF DFAM policy, payment is made against approved deliverables. No advance payment is allowed unless in exceptional circumstances against bank guarantee, subject to a maximum of 30 per cent of the total contract value in cases where advance purchases, for example for supplies or travel, may be necessary.
The candidate selected will be governed by and subject to UNICEF’s General Terms and Conditions for individual contracts.
Role Purpose:
As a key member of the Regional Human Resources team and in close collaboration with the Regional HR Director, you will be responsible for supporting and advising the country programmes on the various HR processes and systems Specifically in Reward/ Compensation and benefits.
Contract Duration : 2 years Fixed term
Location : Nairobi, Kenya
Qualifications and Experience
Masters and/or postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources or Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Human Resources
Recommended a minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time
Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of HR within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management
Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change
Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff
Competent level skills in HRIS, IT applications, particularly MS Office
A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children
Experience of exposure to developing countries and in Rwanda will be an asset
Sep 20, 2017
Contract
Role Purpose:
As a key member of the Regional Human Resources team and in close collaboration with the Regional HR Director, you will be responsible for supporting and advising the country programmes on the various HR processes and systems Specifically in Reward/ Compensation and benefits.
Contract Duration : 2 years Fixed term
Location : Nairobi, Kenya
Qualifications and Experience
Masters and/or postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources or Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Human Resources
Recommended a minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time
Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of HR within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management
Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change
Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff
Competent level skills in HRIS, IT applications, particularly MS Office
A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children
Experience of exposure to developing countries and in Rwanda will be an asset
JOB DESCRIPTION
One Acre Fund is growing quickly, and we plan to at least quadruple our farmer impact in the next five years. Program Associates play a major role in driving that growth and ensuring that this growth is stable and systematic – while also adding major innovations and improvements to our program quality. This offers Program Associates a strong career opportunity: the ability to learn from a successful field operation, contribute to aggressive growth, and also make improvements to our program.
We are currently seeking Program Associates for a variety of teams within One Acre Fund, including:
Operations:
Our country operation teams face a classic leadership and management challenge: how to keep a large country operation growing at 40-75% per year while also making significant improvements to our operating model. Program Associates first learn from our organization’s deep knowledge on scaling rural field programs; then, they are challenged to find new ways to stretch, grow faster, and increase our quality of service.
Field operations staff focus on farmer-facing services. They start as generalists, with overall responsibility for executing our program in a region. Over time, they can continue to rise as a general leader, possibly growing to manage an entire country’s field operation. Or they may specialize, for example, in the creation and roll-out of staff development training for hundreds or even 1,000+ team members.
Support operations staff build the infrastructure required for growth. These teams proactively eliminate barriers to scale in a diverse range of areas – processing millions of farmer payments, communicating to farmers via tens of millions of SMS, hiring hundreds of new staff per year, and physically moving 20,000+ tons of farm inputs to thousands of drop sites. Program Associates also make steady improvements to accelerate growth – for example, setting up mobile money integration for a country.
Innovations:
Our Innovations teams discover new ideas for our programs and conduct dozens of trials to test these ideas. As an organization, we constantly seek to learn and improve, and our Innovations teams lead the way.
Product Innovations staff improve our core agricultural products or run new experiments in energy and health products. The ideas they discover may eventually scale to hundreds of thousands of households. Product Innovations staff design trials, execute trials together with thousands of farmers, synthesize trial data, and make constant revisions to the product offering. For example, our Product Innovations team is currently testing delivery of live chickens and preparing the product for full-scale rollout. One Acre Fund is also increasingly delving into energy and health, and we are currently one of the largest sellers of solar lights in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scale Innovations staff seek to improve our core operating model. By running trials with tens of thousands of farmers, they analyze targeted questions such as: does moving from a group liability loan to an individual liability loan improve repayment and customer satisfaction? Or they might investigate more radical ideas, such as setting up physical One Acre Fund shops to see if there are more efficient ways to deliver high-quality service to farmers. They try variations on our program with the goal of improving our scalability, impact, and financial sustainability.
On a day-to-day basis, nearly all roles involve a mix of activities:
Understanding and solving problems: observing field operations, meeting with leaders of our field staff , running surveys, conducting desk research, analyzing KPIs, etc. Then creating simple and lasting solutions to complex problems.
Planning and executing large projects: identifying clear goals, creating project calendars, designing workflows, creating field tools and talking points, designing incentive systems and understanding stakeholders, following up and monitoring project execution in the field, etc.
Building teams: hiring staff using One Acre Fund’s unique “experiential hiring” system, mentoring key deputies, and steadily handing off responsibility to your team as you build it.
Communicating with other teams: working in coordination with One Acre Fund’s other teams on the ground to execute a smooth customer experience in the simplest way possible.
One Acre Fund has deep operational experience running rural field programs at a scale of 1,000+ full-time staff per country. Program Associates benefit from this past experience, quickly building their skill-set through immersion in our operating environment. At the same time, the main role of Program Associates is to accelerate growth and to constantly stretch and improve our operations. This presents an excellent career opportunity to both learn from One Acre Fund’s accumulated experience and constantly improve and enable 40%+ program growth per year.
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience, e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Volunteer Service Organization accomplishments (VSO, Peace Corps, JICA, etc).
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
Top-performing undergraduate background (include final grade/marks/GPA).
Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
Language: English required in all locations. French required for Burundi placement. Other notable and useful languages are Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Chichewa, Amharic.
Sep 20, 2017
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION
One Acre Fund is growing quickly, and we plan to at least quadruple our farmer impact in the next five years. Program Associates play a major role in driving that growth and ensuring that this growth is stable and systematic – while also adding major innovations and improvements to our program quality. This offers Program Associates a strong career opportunity: the ability to learn from a successful field operation, contribute to aggressive growth, and also make improvements to our program.
We are currently seeking Program Associates for a variety of teams within One Acre Fund, including:
Operations:
Our country operation teams face a classic leadership and management challenge: how to keep a large country operation growing at 40-75% per year while also making significant improvements to our operating model. Program Associates first learn from our organization’s deep knowledge on scaling rural field programs; then, they are challenged to find new ways to stretch, grow faster, and increase our quality of service.
Field operations staff focus on farmer-facing services. They start as generalists, with overall responsibility for executing our program in a region. Over time, they can continue to rise as a general leader, possibly growing to manage an entire country’s field operation. Or they may specialize, for example, in the creation and roll-out of staff development training for hundreds or even 1,000+ team members.
Support operations staff build the infrastructure required for growth. These teams proactively eliminate barriers to scale in a diverse range of areas – processing millions of farmer payments, communicating to farmers via tens of millions of SMS, hiring hundreds of new staff per year, and physically moving 20,000+ tons of farm inputs to thousands of drop sites. Program Associates also make steady improvements to accelerate growth – for example, setting up mobile money integration for a country.
Innovations:
Our Innovations teams discover new ideas for our programs and conduct dozens of trials to test these ideas. As an organization, we constantly seek to learn and improve, and our Innovations teams lead the way.
Product Innovations staff improve our core agricultural products or run new experiments in energy and health products. The ideas they discover may eventually scale to hundreds of thousands of households. Product Innovations staff design trials, execute trials together with thousands of farmers, synthesize trial data, and make constant revisions to the product offering. For example, our Product Innovations team is currently testing delivery of live chickens and preparing the product for full-scale rollout. One Acre Fund is also increasingly delving into energy and health, and we are currently one of the largest sellers of solar lights in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scale Innovations staff seek to improve our core operating model. By running trials with tens of thousands of farmers, they analyze targeted questions such as: does moving from a group liability loan to an individual liability loan improve repayment and customer satisfaction? Or they might investigate more radical ideas, such as setting up physical One Acre Fund shops to see if there are more efficient ways to deliver high-quality service to farmers. They try variations on our program with the goal of improving our scalability, impact, and financial sustainability.
On a day-to-day basis, nearly all roles involve a mix of activities:
Understanding and solving problems: observing field operations, meeting with leaders of our field staff , running surveys, conducting desk research, analyzing KPIs, etc. Then creating simple and lasting solutions to complex problems.
Planning and executing large projects: identifying clear goals, creating project calendars, designing workflows, creating field tools and talking points, designing incentive systems and understanding stakeholders, following up and monitoring project execution in the field, etc.
Building teams: hiring staff using One Acre Fund’s unique “experiential hiring” system, mentoring key deputies, and steadily handing off responsibility to your team as you build it.
Communicating with other teams: working in coordination with One Acre Fund’s other teams on the ground to execute a smooth customer experience in the simplest way possible.
One Acre Fund has deep operational experience running rural field programs at a scale of 1,000+ full-time staff per country. Program Associates benefit from this past experience, quickly building their skill-set through immersion in our operating environment. At the same time, the main role of Program Associates is to accelerate growth and to constantly stretch and improve our operations. This presents an excellent career opportunity to both learn from One Acre Fund’s accumulated experience and constantly improve and enable 40%+ program growth per year.
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience, e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Volunteer Service Organization accomplishments (VSO, Peace Corps, JICA, etc).
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
Top-performing undergraduate background (include final grade/marks/GPA).
Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
Language: English required in all locations. French required for Burundi placement. Other notable and useful languages are Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Chichewa, Amharic.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As we grow, One Acre Fund is seeking to add one new country per year to our operations. We are seeking the kind of person that can be dropped into a country with significant support financially and logistically and can create from scratch a high-quality company in a very short time. We are seeking someone who can do the following things:
Create a strategic vision: This position does not involve managing an existing operation – we are seeking an entrepreneur who can create an operation, growing it from roughly 5 existing staff to hundreds. This involves a lot of strategic flexibility and independence. We are also seeking someone who is based in the field (in rural areas) at first, in order to craft a vision that results in the best possible customer service to farmers.
Hire and develop staff: Our program directors will have to hire a lot of people, and more importantly, invest the majority of their energy in developing managers and leaders underneath them.
Engage staff and lead: Our program model requires high tailoring to specific contexts. The program director will have to make decisions together with their leadership team by engaging them and then lead them to execute a common vision.
External and internal relations: We are seeking someone who will be a strong communicator both externally and also internally, together with fellow leaders in the organization.
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 4 to 8+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development. They will serve in a career-track position that combines both field and management experience. We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organization to the next levels of impact and scale. This is a competitive posting for a career-track role with minimum initial commitment of three years. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Strong work experiences. We are seeking an entrepreneur who has previously grown an operation from scratch to hundreds of staff, or tens of thousands of customers, etc, in a developing nation. And we want someone who wants to go back to scratch and do it again, instead of managing a large existing operation.
Likeability and humility. All of our country directors to date have grown up within our operation, learning directly from farmers in a start-up environment. We value humility and likeability and wish to be joined by leaders that value the same.
Top-performing undergraduate background (please include GPA and test scores on your resume).
A willingness to live outside of a capital city, close to our customers in East Africa for at least three years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The candidate should have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world.
Language: English required in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. French required in Burundi.
Sep 20, 2017
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION
As we grow, One Acre Fund is seeking to add one new country per year to our operations. We are seeking the kind of person that can be dropped into a country with significant support financially and logistically and can create from scratch a high-quality company in a very short time. We are seeking someone who can do the following things:
Create a strategic vision: This position does not involve managing an existing operation – we are seeking an entrepreneur who can create an operation, growing it from roughly 5 existing staff to hundreds. This involves a lot of strategic flexibility and independence. We are also seeking someone who is based in the field (in rural areas) at first, in order to craft a vision that results in the best possible customer service to farmers.
Hire and develop staff: Our program directors will have to hire a lot of people, and more importantly, invest the majority of their energy in developing managers and leaders underneath them.
Engage staff and lead: Our program model requires high tailoring to specific contexts. The program director will have to make decisions together with their leadership team by engaging them and then lead them to execute a common vision.
External and internal relations: We are seeking someone who will be a strong communicator both externally and also internally, together with fellow leaders in the organization.
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking exceptional professionals with 4 to 8+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for international development. They will serve in a career-track position that combines both field and management experience. We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organization to the next levels of impact and scale. This is a competitive posting for a career-track role with minimum initial commitment of three years. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
Strong work experiences. We are seeking an entrepreneur who has previously grown an operation from scratch to hundreds of staff, or tens of thousands of customers, etc, in a developing nation. And we want someone who wants to go back to scratch and do it again, instead of managing a large existing operation.
Likeability and humility. All of our country directors to date have grown up within our operation, learning directly from farmers in a start-up environment. We value humility and likeability and wish to be joined by leaders that value the same.
Top-performing undergraduate background (please include GPA and test scores on your resume).
A willingness to live outside of a capital city, close to our customers in East Africa for at least three years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The candidate should have at least one year demonstrated experience working in the developing world.
Language: English required in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. French required in Burundi.
JOB DESCRIPTION
One Acre Fund began in Kenya and it is now one of our largest and fastest-growing countries of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to end hunger in Kenya and provide a pathway to prosperity for every farm family in the nation. One Acre Fund Kenya is transitioning from a start-up to a mature operation – and we need additional high performing staff members to continue our strong growth trajectory. Working with our Kenya team presents the opportunity to build upon our strong operational foundations and explore new ways to impact our well-established network of hundreds of thousands of farm families. The work of the People Division Deputy would include, but not be limited to:
Strategy & Vision
Together with the division director, set and steer course for the 5-15-year vision.
Ensure department annual plans align with long-term vision and targets.
Measure progress against goals, regularly report on progress, hold the team accountable to prioritizing and delivering results in key strategic areas.
Prepare our people departments to scale rapidly, allowing OAF deliver rural services to 500,000 clients through 3,000 staff members by 2020.
Hold Kenya program accountable to meet career promises to all staff – meaningful work, career growth and fair compensation.
Communication
Proactively and effectively communicate up to the division director and country leadership, down to departments, across to other sets of leaders.
Ensure People Departments are collaborating effectively with individuals, teams and divisions outside of the people division. Set-up appropriate systems of communication to keep everyone moving together.
Participate in global people work and collaborate with other country programs.
Management & Training
Serve as direct or secondary management line to 1-3 key people departments in Kenya. These departments could include: Corporate Operations, Human Resources, Training, Recruitment, Analytics, and Infrastructure. Management will include oversight, weekly reporting meetings, performance reviews and development, strategic direction and support.
Personally lead training sessions for senior staff members.
Team & Culture
Serve as a leader and role model to the Kenya team at large. This should include a consistent demonstration of One Acre Fund core values, modeling a sustainable work/life balance, investing in the development of your team, and investment in team culture.
Keep the pulse on team feedback, concerns, and upcoming events that might be destabilizing.
Actively contingency plan and mitigate risk areas that could destabilize staff or operations.
Execution of Strategic Initiatives
Ensure that the People Division adheres to world-class standards of execution.
Set KPI’s and metrics to measure success.
Regularly solicit feedback from the wider team and other departments.
Spending and Budgeting
Participate, together with departments, in annual budgeting process; anticipate spending for the year based on annual plans.
Regularly review actual spending against planned spending. Keep all departments operating to maximum efficiency and within planned budget.
Outside & External
Occasionally host key external visitors and donors to One Acre Fund.
Research and understand key best practices in functional work areas at other organizations.
Think strategically about potential partnerships and learning opportunities from other organizations.
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 4+ years of work experience a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates fitting the following profile are strongly encouraged to apply:
HR/Talent management experience.
Strong people management experience (at least 3 years of managing a team of highly skilled workers).
Strong leadership experiences with the demonstrated ability to lead a team to accomplish its goals.
High emotional intelligence: Self-regulation and empathy in particular.
A true team player: You’ll be willing to do whatever it takes to help the Kenya team.
Excellent judgment in sensitive people issues, management skills, creative problem solving.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
Language: English required. Swahili-speakers strongly preferred.
Sep 20, 2017
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION
One Acre Fund began in Kenya and it is now one of our largest and fastest-growing countries of operation. Our vision for 2030 is to end hunger in Kenya and provide a pathway to prosperity for every farm family in the nation. One Acre Fund Kenya is transitioning from a start-up to a mature operation – and we need additional high performing staff members to continue our strong growth trajectory. Working with our Kenya team presents the opportunity to build upon our strong operational foundations and explore new ways to impact our well-established network of hundreds of thousands of farm families. The work of the People Division Deputy would include, but not be limited to:
Strategy & Vision
Together with the division director, set and steer course for the 5-15-year vision.
Ensure department annual plans align with long-term vision and targets.
Measure progress against goals, regularly report on progress, hold the team accountable to prioritizing and delivering results in key strategic areas.
Prepare our people departments to scale rapidly, allowing OAF deliver rural services to 500,000 clients through 3,000 staff members by 2020.
Hold Kenya program accountable to meet career promises to all staff – meaningful work, career growth and fair compensation.
Communication
Proactively and effectively communicate up to the division director and country leadership, down to departments, across to other sets of leaders.
Ensure People Departments are collaborating effectively with individuals, teams and divisions outside of the people division. Set-up appropriate systems of communication to keep everyone moving together.
Participate in global people work and collaborate with other country programs.
Management & Training
Serve as direct or secondary management line to 1-3 key people departments in Kenya. These departments could include: Corporate Operations, Human Resources, Training, Recruitment, Analytics, and Infrastructure. Management will include oversight, weekly reporting meetings, performance reviews and development, strategic direction and support.
Personally lead training sessions for senior staff members.
Team & Culture
Serve as a leader and role model to the Kenya team at large. This should include a consistent demonstration of One Acre Fund core values, modeling a sustainable work/life balance, investing in the development of your team, and investment in team culture.
Keep the pulse on team feedback, concerns, and upcoming events that might be destabilizing.
Actively contingency plan and mitigate risk areas that could destabilize staff or operations.
Execution of Strategic Initiatives
Ensure that the People Division adheres to world-class standards of execution.
Set KPI’s and metrics to measure success.
Regularly solicit feedback from the wider team and other departments.
Spending and Budgeting
Participate, together with departments, in annual budgeting process; anticipate spending for the year based on annual plans.
Regularly review actual spending against planned spending. Keep all departments operating to maximum efficiency and within planned budget.
Outside & External
Occasionally host key external visitors and donors to One Acre Fund.
Research and understand key best practices in functional work areas at other organizations.
Think strategically about potential partnerships and learning opportunities from other organizations.
CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking an exceptional professional with 4+ years of work experience a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates fitting the following profile are strongly encouraged to apply:
HR/Talent management experience.
Strong people management experience (at least 3 years of managing a team of highly skilled workers).
Strong leadership experiences with the demonstrated ability to lead a team to accomplish its goals.
High emotional intelligence: Self-regulation and empathy in particular.
A true team player: You’ll be willing to do whatever it takes to help the Kenya team.
Excellent judgment in sensitive people issues, management skills, creative problem solving.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of East Africa for at least two years – this is a long-term, career-track role. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of demonstrated experience working in the developing world, although this is not a strict requirement.
Language: English required. Swahili-speakers strongly preferred.
The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the proposed European Union Trust Fund a three-year Collaboration in Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region: the Kenya-Ethiopia-Somalia border to prevent local conflict and mitigate its impact. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
The Team Leader will take a leadership role in coordination among the European Commission and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The position requires a political savvy and diplomatic staff who will interact at a high level with numerous Government institutions and senior government officials as well as European Union agents. Reporting to the Country Director, the position is based in Mandera. This position is contingent upon award.
Roles and responsibilities:
The Team Leader will ensure appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results as well as engagement with senior management on the strategic direction of the overall program.
Oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
Engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government in the three represented countries and represent Pact in national and regional meetings.
Implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document.
Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and beneficiaries are effectively targeted.
Support and guide program managers to develop partners’ memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
Develop, oversee and ensure joint work planning and program implementation strategies, including frameworks, beneficiary targeting, distribution process as well as capacity building of partners as needed. Evaluate, interpret and analyze information and data to prepare accurate reports and to realign if necessary.
Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Ensure coordinated efforts with other Pact conflict and peace building programs.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor policies and procedures.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.
Ensure high-quality strategic oversight, direction and technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work-plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
As relevant, manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
Ensure compliance with Pact and EU and government of Kenya requirements, policies and regulations.
Qualifications and experiences:
Master’s Degree with 8 years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Conflict, CVE, Peace Building, Migration or a related field
Ten years’ experience in managing complex peace building programs, cross border programs, CVE and/or migration programs of similar scope and size is desired;
Eight years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and costs;
At least five years’ international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive CVE, conflict and/or peace building programs of similar size and complexity, with European Commission experience preferred.
Five years demonstrated skills and experience in building and strengthening partnerships donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations relations; and engagement with the Government of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Strong strategic and creative thinker. Flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs.
Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities.
Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members of both the international and national communities.
Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Strong computer (word processing) literacy, skills in graphic/web design a plus.
English and at least one local language (Somali, Amharic, Kiswahili).
How to apply: Interested applicants fulfilling the requirements are invited to send their application letter and CV to kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating “Team Leader-Mandera” on the subject line.
Deadline for applications : October 6th, 2017
Sep 20, 2017
Full time
The Team Leader will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the proposed European Union Trust Fund a three-year Collaboration in Cross-Border Areas of the Horn of Africa Region: the Kenya-Ethiopia-Somalia border to prevent local conflict and mitigate its impact. She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
The Team Leader will take a leadership role in coordination among the European Commission and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The position requires a political savvy and diplomatic staff who will interact at a high level with numerous Government institutions and senior government officials as well as European Union agents. Reporting to the Country Director, the position is based in Mandera. This position is contingent upon award.
Roles and responsibilities:
The Team Leader will ensure appropriate systems and support mechanisms are in place to track, analyze and report on results as well as engagement with senior management on the strategic direction of the overall program.
Oversee program start-up and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
Engage with various partners and stakeholders at different levels, to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the host government in the three represented countries and represent Pact in national and regional meetings.
Implement the strategic vision and programmatic goals as laid down in the Project Document.
Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and beneficiaries are effectively targeted.
Support and guide program managers to develop partners’ memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
Develop, oversee and ensure joint work planning and program implementation strategies, including frameworks, beneficiary targeting, distribution process as well as capacity building of partners as needed. Evaluate, interpret and analyze information and data to prepare accurate reports and to realign if necessary.
Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate. Ensure coordinated efforts with other Pact conflict and peace building programs.
Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor policies and procedures.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.
Ensure high-quality strategic oversight, direction and technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work-plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
As relevant, manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
Ensure compliance with Pact and EU and government of Kenya requirements, policies and regulations.
Qualifications and experiences:
Master’s Degree with 8 years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Conflict, CVE, Peace Building, Migration or a related field
Ten years’ experience in managing complex peace building programs, cross border programs, CVE and/or migration programs of similar scope and size is desired;
Eight years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, sub award management, and tracking project performance and costs;
At least five years’ international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive CVE, conflict and/or peace building programs of similar size and complexity, with European Commission experience preferred.
Five years demonstrated skills and experience in building and strengthening partnerships donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations relations; and engagement with the Government of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Strong strategic and creative thinker. Flexibly to changing situations, overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from set-backs.
Proven performance in organizing and coordinating major initiatives, events or challenging inter-organizational activities.
Ability to work in partnership with team members, partner agencies and community members of both the international and national communities.
Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Strong computer (word processing) literacy, skills in graphic/web design a plus.
English and at least one local language (Somali, Amharic, Kiswahili).
How to apply: Interested applicants fulfilling the requirements are invited to send their application letter and CV to kenyahr@pactworld.org indicating “Team Leader-Mandera” on the subject line.
Deadline for applications : October 6th, 2017
ROLE PURPOSE
We are looking for young dynamic and agile developers who will first understand our needs and develop a dynamic web-based system for the Nilinder project as guided by supervisor. Nilinde Project is an OVC led by Plan International in partnership with Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT), Childline, and mothers2mothers (m2m). The project aims to improve the welfare and protection of the most vulnerable households affected by HIV/AIDS by increasing resiliency and empowering parents and caregivers to make investments that will improve the health and well-being of OVC.
Dimensions of the Role
This position does not manage any budget and has not direct reports.
Accountabilities
The candidates will perform the following activities among others as provided by supervisor;
Develop a functional customised web-based MIS for Nilinde project as guided by supervisor
Testing, debug, troubleshooting and improving system based on provided feedback
Create system set-up files and install on user computers
Create backend database and ensure integrity and normalization
Create in-built reports within the system as guided by supervisor
Provide training to system users
Develop REST API to integrate the system with other existing MIS
Develop technical documentation and sharing code with supervisor
Develop user guides to facilitate user training
Use open source software to develop web-based MIS
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
Project partners
Nilinde staff
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Good background in Data Base design in SQL or any other web-based supported database.
Minimum a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS.
Experience in either web design, HTML, Java, PHP or any relevant web development software.
Good working knowledge of development frameworks, REST API.
Energized and passionate about solving problems.
Flexible, open for new challenges and able to think out of the box.
Time conscious and keen to detail.Good English written and oral communication skills.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Sep 18, 2017
Contract
ROLE PURPOSE
We are looking for young dynamic and agile developers who will first understand our needs and develop a dynamic web-based system for the Nilinder project as guided by supervisor. Nilinde Project is an OVC led by Plan International in partnership with Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT), Childline, and mothers2mothers (m2m). The project aims to improve the welfare and protection of the most vulnerable households affected by HIV/AIDS by increasing resiliency and empowering parents and caregivers to make investments that will improve the health and well-being of OVC.
Dimensions of the Role
This position does not manage any budget and has not direct reports.
Accountabilities
The candidates will perform the following activities among others as provided by supervisor;
Develop a functional customised web-based MIS for Nilinde project as guided by supervisor
Testing, debug, troubleshooting and improving system based on provided feedback
Create system set-up files and install on user computers
Create backend database and ensure integrity and normalization
Create in-built reports within the system as guided by supervisor
Provide training to system users
Develop REST API to integrate the system with other existing MIS
Develop technical documentation and sharing code with supervisor
Develop user guides to facilitate user training
Use open source software to develop web-based MIS
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
Project partners
Nilinde staff
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Good background in Data Base design in SQL or any other web-based supported database.
Minimum a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS.
Experience in either web design, HTML, Java, PHP or any relevant web development software.
Good working knowledge of development frameworks, REST API.
Energized and passionate about solving problems.
Flexible, open for new challenges and able to think out of the box.
Time conscious and keen to detail.Good English written and oral communication skills.
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate sponsorship activities and ensure they are compliant to organizational policies & guidelines.
Dimensions of the Role
The Sponsorship Coordinator will supervise approximately 5 Sponsorship Officers and 2 Sponsorship Clerks. The role will support the team in establishing long lasting relationships with National Offices, sponsors, sponsored families and other local implementation partners. S/he will also oversee annual budget management of approximately KES.25 Million.
S/he will uphold Plan's Core Values, promote Plan Purpose, programme principles (transparency, gender equality and diversity), to enhance programme impact. Ensure modelling of Plan’s values and behaviours among all sponsorship staff and be committed to child protection and respect for human rights.
Accountabilities
Ensure compliance to sponsorship policies and guidelines.
Provide visionary leadership and support to sponsorship staff in the achievement of their departmental targets as well as in their individual development and performance.
Track and monitor 2-4 CBOs sub granted to support sponsorship activities and ensure a good performance is sustained.
Partnership building towards enhancing achievement of sponsorship Key Performance Indicators and sustainability of the program.
Identify capacity gaps for community volunteers, sponsorship staff & community based organizations and ensure they are addressed.
Coordinate sponsor visits at the PU in collaboration with National Offices to ensure the visits are successful and comply with Plan International policies.
Ensure sponsored children and families are effectively engaged & participate in sponsorship and program activities.
Effective communication with sponsorship partners and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective sponsorship program.
Report progress, achievements and share lessons learnt in sponsorship program.
Monitor expenditure of approved sponsorship budget and revisit plans to ensure budget performance are within approved limits.
Generate monthly sponsorship reports for sharing and influencing programming at various levels.
Ensure existence of controls for proper risk management in sponsorship.
Enhance reporting and follow-up of child protection issues identified through sponsorship activities.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
The Sponsorship Coordinator reports to the Program Manager. S/he will also have regular contact with the Area Manager and Sponsorship Manager for technical support. The position acts as a medium level of external communication with local implementation partners, National Offices and Sponsors. The incumbent will also work closely with other team members in the Program Unit towards enhancing integration of sponsorship and program. S/he will closely monitor and enhance synergy of sponsorship and program towards fulfilment of the sponsorship commitments.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Educational Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with in Social studies, Sociology or Community Development.
3-5 years’ experience in sponsorship preferably in an NGO.
2 years’ experience in managing a team.
1 year of motorbike riding.
General knowledge and understanding of Kwale community will be an added advantage
Skills specific to the post
Basic computer literacy – working with MS Office
People skills (supervision, negotiation, facilitation, conflict resolution, influencing)
Report writing skills
Communication skills
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
Sep 18, 2017
Contract
ROLE PURPOSE
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice. We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The purpose of this role is to oversee and coordinate sponsorship activities and ensure they are compliant to organizational policies & guidelines.
Dimensions of the Role
The Sponsorship Coordinator will supervise approximately 5 Sponsorship Officers and 2 Sponsorship Clerks. The role will support the team in establishing long lasting relationships with National Offices, sponsors, sponsored families and other local implementation partners. S/he will also oversee annual budget management of approximately KES.25 Million.
S/he will uphold Plan's Core Values, promote Plan Purpose, programme principles (transparency, gender equality and diversity), to enhance programme impact. Ensure modelling of Plan’s values and behaviours among all sponsorship staff and be committed to child protection and respect for human rights.
Accountabilities
Ensure compliance to sponsorship policies and guidelines.
Provide visionary leadership and support to sponsorship staff in the achievement of their departmental targets as well as in their individual development and performance.
Track and monitor 2-4 CBOs sub granted to support sponsorship activities and ensure a good performance is sustained.
Partnership building towards enhancing achievement of sponsorship Key Performance Indicators and sustainability of the program.
Identify capacity gaps for community volunteers, sponsorship staff & community based organizations and ensure they are addressed.
Coordinate sponsor visits at the PU in collaboration with National Offices to ensure the visits are successful and comply with Plan International policies.
Ensure sponsored children and families are effectively engaged & participate in sponsorship and program activities.
Effective communication with sponsorship partners and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective sponsorship program.
Report progress, achievements and share lessons learnt in sponsorship program.
Monitor expenditure of approved sponsorship budget and revisit plans to ensure budget performance are within approved limits.
Generate monthly sponsorship reports for sharing and influencing programming at various levels.
Ensure existence of controls for proper risk management in sponsorship.
Enhance reporting and follow-up of child protection issues identified through sponsorship activities.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
The Sponsorship Coordinator reports to the Program Manager. S/he will also have regular contact with the Area Manager and Sponsorship Manager for technical support. The position acts as a medium level of external communication with local implementation partners, National Offices and Sponsors. The incumbent will also work closely with other team members in the Program Unit towards enhancing integration of sponsorship and program. S/he will closely monitor and enhance synergy of sponsorship and program towards fulfilment of the sponsorship commitments.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Educational Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with in Social studies, Sociology or Community Development.
3-5 years’ experience in sponsorship preferably in an NGO.
2 years’ experience in managing a team.
1 year of motorbike riding.
General knowledge and understanding of Kwale community will be an added advantage
Skills specific to the post
Basic computer literacy – working with MS Office
People skills (supervision, negotiation, facilitation, conflict resolution, influencing)
Report writing skills
Communication skills
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
We are inclusive and empowering
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
