CIC Manager , GVEP International

Job title: CIC Manager

Reports to: [Head of Advisory Services/Regional Director]

Based in: Nairobi, Kenya

Organization

GVEP is a UK charity working to accelerate access to renewable energy in East and West Africa, and the Caribbean. GVEP provides demand-driven, practical, and intensive support to innovative SMEs delivering energy products and services to off-grid communities. We identify promising, innovative and scalable business models and work closely with managers and entrepreneurs to strengthen their proposition for funding and growth. We train micro-entrepreneurs in underserved communities to formalize and grow their businesses, and provide specialist knowledge to larger businesses in the areas of technology and engineering, strategic and management advisory, project and corporate finance, impact and venture capital, entrepreneurship and law. Our team is comprised of professionals with a variety of backgrounds and skillsets that support business development to address energy inequality in a sustainable and significant way. 

We assist clients to refine business plans, investor pitches, grant applications, complete project feasibility work, prepare for due diligence, develop financing strategies, and engage with investors, grant-makers and banks. We facilitate partnerships with complementary market participants, support strategic planning, marketing and distribution, supply chain management, and financial management. 

We work both on an ad-hoc basis with individual businesses we find compelling and worthy of support, as well as with businesses that are involved in our programmes including:

1. The Climate Innovation Centre (CIC) which provides incubation, capacity building and financing to Kenyan entrepreneurs developing innovative climate mitigation/adaptation initiatives.
2. Energy SMEs (ESME) programme which provides technical assistance, project development support, and cash grants to energy SMEs in 5 countries in Africa.
3. Capital Access for Renewable Energy Enterprises (CARE2) which supports micro, small and medium energy enterprises in East Africa with a focus on investment readiness.
4. Spark Fund, a joint initiative with Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, which supports cookstove businesses in Kenya with funding and technical support.

Role

The CIC Manager will be GVEP’s point person for our involvement with the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (“CIC”), an incubator we and our consortium partners (PwC, Strathmore University, and KIRDI) helped establish in Nairobi in 2012 with funding from the World Bank. The person filling this role will be responsible for managing the GVEP/CIC relationship, and leading our work to help make CIC a successful, financially self-sustaining institution. The person who holds this role will be responsible for interacting with CIC managers (CEO and others) to help the CIC deliver high quality value-added incubation services. The position will also involve spending perhaps 20-30% of the time on direct support for SMEs by completing advisory/consulting assignments for CIC client entrepreneurs who are being incubated. The position will report to the GVEP [Head of Advisory Services/Regional Director] and will be based primarily at the CIC on the campus of Strathmore Business School, but is likely to require perhaps 1 day per week in the GVEP office. The following are illustrative responsibilities: 

• Advisory: Providing consulting services to clients in business and financial planning, strategic decision-making, technology choice, capital raising and other areas (many of these assignments may rely on specialized knowledge which exists within the broader GVEP team).
• Support to the CIC CEO and his/her managers in developing and implementing the CIC’s strategy, policies and methodologies, to support the development of the CIC as a world class climate technology incubator
• Proof of concept (“PoC”) grants: Assisting clients to complete the PoC application process, which can result in grants of up to $100k for clients to pilot innovative business models.
• Procuring consultants: Helping the CIC procure consultants as necessary to carry out specialized assignments for the benefit of its clients.
• Client outreach: Organising client outreach activities such as workshops and seminars on a variety of topics relevant to CIC clients and other stakeholders.
• Quality management: Maintaining a high standard of support provided to CIC clients both in your own engagements, and by working with CIC staff to ensure they are delivering value-added services to clients with good attention to detail and a focus on results.
• Budget management: Ensuring that all staff and contracted parties are implementing their activities within the allocated budgets.
• Coordination: Ensuring proper communication and coordination between GVEP and consortium members, the CIC staff, donors/funders, consultants, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Harmonization with GVEP: Ensuring both CIC and GVEP benefit from optimal use of shared resources, and identifying and facilitating synergies with other GVEP programmes and staff.
• Documentation of results: Documenting achievements and developing case studies and documentaries in coordination with the communications office for records and for publicity.

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience in project development, strategic or management consulting, or business development services.
• Expertise in the energy sector including renewables development, operations, or financing. 
• An understanding of the unique challenges faced by African businesses.
• Good team building and motivational skills with an ability to work with a diverse mix of professionals and deliver; a strong communicator with advanced oral and written skills.
• A can-do and collaborative mindset – comfortable with the ambiguities and demands of a rapidly evolving environment.

This position is likely to require light, if any, travel. 

To apply please send your CV plus a covering letter (in English) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience match the job specification to peter.george@gvepinternational.org.

GVEP International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Community Service Learning Track Facilitator

Organizational Context:

Jesuit Refugee Service is an international humanitarian organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities most of which centre around formal and informal education needs.

Description

Community Service Learning Track Facilitator (Community Development and Organization) and JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies Liaison

The position serves within newly developing pilot online tertiary education partnership between JRS and number of Jesuit Universities in the USA called Jesuit Commons – Higher Education at the Margins (JC-HEM). The position is based in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.

The CSLT Facilitator and JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies Liaison will be responsible for the development and delivery of a 15-week (150 hrs total) training of trainers professional course in English Language Learning (ToT-ELL) for refugees and host community members in Kakuma. At the same time, the position serves as a Liaison for 35 students of online Diploma in Liberal Studies program established through JC-HEM.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a faculty member at a US Jesuit University to design curriculum for 15-week (150 hours) Training of Trainers English Language Learning CSLT
• Design lesson plans for ToT-ELL – CSLT
• Facilitate transparent and efficient recruitment process for refugees and host community members to participate in ToT-ELL – CSLT
• Carry out teaching, on-going assessment and student support for ToT-ELL – CSLT students
• Maintain M&E and detailed reporting for ToT- ELL CSLT
• Develop and maintain partnerships with UN agencies, NGOS, CBOS and other partners, for service learning component of the ToT-ELL-CSLT
• Serve as liaison for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students in communication with JRS administration, US based faculty members and Kakuma based team members supporting students with tutoring
• Carry out yearly individual meetings with JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students
• Assist with recruitment, regular student meetings and special events for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, International Development or related field OR equivalent of Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience
• 3 years of professional experience in the field of English Language Education or a closely related field
• Experience with teaching adults in multicultural environment or willingness to learn
• Ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans relevant to refugee audiences
• Excellent computer skills and comfortable with computer-based communication
• Interest in program development
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)
• Flexibility, resilience to stress and ability to adapt to working in remote area with adverse climatic and environmental conditions

(Applications that have not met these guidelines will not be considered only short listed candidates will be contacted)

How to apply:

Please send your Cover Letter that indicates what your current salary is; what skills and experience one has that meets the criteria; when one is available to start. Please also include a CV that should include contacts for three referees to kenya.applications@jrs.net

Position open to

• Kenyan nationals; International volunteers
• Candidates available for 2-year commitment
• This is unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation (every 10 weeks)

Senior/Principal Scientists

Senior/Principal Scientists

“Livestock genetics and informatics”

competitive salary with attractive benefits package

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit three outstanding research scientists to join its newly formed global livestock genetics program. Reporting to the leader of LiveGene, the global livestock genetics program, the individuals appointed will each have an outstanding international profile in their relevant fields. They will have a strong record of significant publications, a demonstrated ability to generate research income and a demonstrated ability to work in complex and dispersed networks of international collaborators. Experience of research in the developing world is desirable but not essential and evidence of research that has been translated into impact is important. The positions require strong leadership skills as well as innovative and creative science. Appointments will be at senior or principal scientist level depending on skills and experience.

The LiveGene program of ILRI is an exciting new approach to livestock genetic improvement in developing countries. It integrates research on targeting, on molecular and reproductive technologies, and on genetic evaluation, breeding and delivery systems to bring improved productivity, on significant scale, to the world’s poor livestock keepers. Past attempts to deliver livestock genetic improvement in the developing world have often suffered from attempts to implement inappropriate developed-world approaches. We seek individuals familiar with existing systems but able to develop innovative approaches adapted to the complex realities of developing-world settings.

For more details click on the link below:

ILRI vacancies: Senior/Principal Scientists “Livestock genetics and informatics” (three positions, open until filled)

To find out more about ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com. Screening of applications will start on 20 April 2014 and continue until the positions are filled.

Regional Chief Financial Officer

Position Title	Regional Chief Financial Officer
Location	Kenya
Agency	Aga Khan University
Sector	Social Development
About the Agency	Aga Khan University: (AKU) provides post-graduate training of health service professionals, teachers and managers of schools, and the development of research scholars. It was granted its charter in 1983 as Pakistan's first private, autonomous university.More information ....
The position	The Regional CFO for AKU in East Africa, will be responsible to provide strategic leadership and clear direction to the financial functions at the regional level.  The successful candidate will partner with regional operations and support functions as a key advisor to the entity heads of the University to build influential relationships across the continuum and drive change. S/he will play an important role in the overall strategic planning and implementation of financial programs and processes that can serve as a model for other countries. The incumbent will also develop financial goals and budgets in consultation with the entity heads as well as be responsible for strengthening and administering financial systems encompassing all University assets in East Africa, all sources of University income, including endowments, grants contracts and for all categories of capital and operating expenses. The specific duties among others will include: Providing strategic financial leadership for revenue, pricing, budget, financial planning, capital and decision support.  Building and developing a team of financial experts for the University.  Providing leadership in developing and carrying out an annual University-wide budgeting process that will result in an integrated budget for presentation to the Board.  Working closely with the entity heads, and other appropriate staff to develop new and diversified business ventures, ensuring adequate financial support to identify, assess and select such ventures.  Providing  input, analysis and support for business development and potential expansion opportunities in the Region.  Interacting with and understanding priorities of multiple business units and influencing key leaders on integration within broader regional strategy.  Being part of the team that looks at new income generating opportunities  Developing programs and systems to ensure business unit accountability for performance and its self-sustainability.  Developing a financial structure that will ensure that senior management access on a day-to-day information pertaining to their approved budget as well as developing financial policies and ensuring their implementation.  Developing and maintaining processes and systems to ensure the availability of appropriate and timely financial information to entity heads and managers of the University.  Oversee the implementation of PeopleSoft Financials and in time a new hospital information system.  In collaboration with other senior managers, formulate financial strategies to achieve the institution’s missions, and goals.  Providing the appropriate levels of financial control and autonomy.  Overseeing the annual external audits and tax related matters of the University and related organizations in each East African country.  Responsible for developing a banking and financial strategies at the same time ensuring the University’s interests in customs, tax and fiscal areas are met.  Work closely with the entity heads on matters related to the generation of new resources and their management  Undertake any special assignments as assigned by the supervisor.
The requirements	Applicants should: Hold a Masters degree preferably in Business Administration and/or be a Chartered Accountant or have equivalent financial qualifications.  Have 10-15 years of experience in the financial fields with senior level exposure and having managed a broad range of finance staff teams to cover all areas of financial management. Substantial experience of managing a complex financial organization and establishing effective financial control and reporting systems is essential.  Have a strong management and team-building skills to lead a large division.  Have excellent interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with faculty and staff having diverse backgrounds.  Be highly motivated, innovative and self-starting individuals, with the vision and capacity for long-term planning.  Be a technically accomplished leader who can inspire people and institute best practices.  Being proficient in Kiswahili and French is desirable.
Salary	Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Apply by	01-Apr-2014

Dual Language Consultant

Position Title	Dual Language Consultant
Location	Kenya
Agency	Aga Khan Academies
Sector	Social Development
About the Agency	The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003 and the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011. More information.....
The position	Required for July 2014 for a three month assignment, a Dual Language Consultant for the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa.  The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, implemented a 50-50 Dual Language Programme in Grade 1 in August 2009. The languages of choice were English, the main language of instruction, and Kiswahili, the national language of Kenya. The cohort of students that first experienced dual language is presently in Grade 5 and will be the first group to proceed to MYP 1 in Grade 6. The full Dual Language programme in the Junior School is expected to be in place by the Academic Year 2020-2021. In order to help us advance towards the full Dual Language Programme, the Dual Language Consultant is expected to: Review the current dual language programme and provide recommendations on areas of improvement that support the successful delivery of the overall vision and strategy. Review the capabilities and proficiency of current faculty and recommend an appropriate professional development programme.
The requirements	Essential Experience Degree in Languages with at least 10 years of teaching experience.  Demonstrated experience in teaching in a dual language setting.  Exemplary multilingual skills.  Experience in advising schools on dual language. Desired Attributes Experience in teaching in an IB World School, especially in the PYP.  Interested candidates should submit a letter describing their background, the basis of their interest and their qualifications, along with a current resume or CV.  The closing date for applications is 24th March 2014.
Salary	Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Apply by	02-Apr-2014

Program Officer, Nairobi

Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

Position: Essential Medicines Program Officer: Provider Support
CHAI Kenya is seeking a Program Officer to work in the Essential Medicines program. The goal of the Essential Medicines program in CHAI is to support the Ministry of Health in countries we work in, to reduce overall child mortality through scaling up of essential treatments for common childhood illnesses.
The Essential Medicines Program Officer will be expected to carry out a wide variety of tasks from quantitative analysis to program implementation related aspects. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding credentials, analytical ability, and communication skills. The Program Officer must be able to function independently and flexibly as well as build strong relationships with government officials and partners. CHAI places great value on the following personal qualities: resourcefulness, entrepreneurialism, flexibility, independence, humility, and strong work ethic.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Essential Medicines Analysts will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel (approx 60%) to the field in all the 47 Counties in Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• To support the Unit of Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health teams in the execution of the National Diarrhoea and Pneumonia Scale up Strategy.
• To work closely with partner organization at the national, regional and county levels in the execution of the National Diarrhoea and Pneumonia Scale up Strategy.
• To support county, sub-county and facility teams in expanding the knowledge and skills base of care providers (health workers) around Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) through trainings, mentorship and continuous medical education.
•  To engage with players in the private sector at county levels to ensure uptake of the IMCI strategy.

• To actively participate in identifying high-impact opportunities to improve on the care provision of children under five years across all counties in Kenya.
• Support designing and re-designing of activities for the program at the county level and the development of evaluation studies to monitor progress.
• Provide robust data management and analytical support for the various program areas as required.

• Assist with budgeting and financial forecasts. 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years work experience in public health, clinical setting or a related field
• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Clinical Medicine
• Hands on skills in managing sick children in a clinical or community health setting
• Exceptional analytical, research and presentation skills of qualitative and quantitative data and strong communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build relationships in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work in a high-performance environment and demonstrated flexibility to respond to changing program needs. 
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives
• Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities
• Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, especially clinical and scientific information
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. 
• Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice

Plusses

• Experience working in public health and/or clinical settings- preferably in developing countries
• Experience working with Governments/Ministry of Health in developing countries
• Experience in training and mentorship on Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) or Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT(+))
• Postgraduate degree in public health, business, economics or related disciplines

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Program Associate

Tracking Code

5976

Job Description

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

PATH has received funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement the Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) project under the title: Support Establishment and Sustainability of Medical Waste Management Systems in Kenya.

The Health Care Waste Management (HCWM) Program Associate is member of the Kenya Project Team.The HCWM project’s goal is to support Improved and Sustainable Medical Waste Management Systems in Kenya by implementing a three-pronged approach: Strengthen the HCWM system, increase Capacity in the Procurement and Commodity Management Systems, and encourage Healthy Behavior among health workers and the community.We seek to recruit a program associate to be based in Kisumu,the Program Associate will be responsible for ensuring that the project outcomes are achieved at the facility level. She or he will provide the vital link with the implementing health facilities to translate the project strategies and plans into tangible outputs and sustainable outcomes.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Conduct regular scheduled  visits Project supported health facilities visits to provide ongoing  technical assistance to the infection prevention and control (IPC) and health care waste management (HCWM) teams.
• Work with the hospital management teams (HMT) and IPC/HCWM coordinators to support implementation of national and facility level HCWM plans, policies and guidelines;
• Work with the HMT to improve access, availability and utilization of HCWM commodities and   personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide support to  health facilities on proper operation, documentation and preventive maintenance of waste treatment equipment in project health facilities. The equipment include but not limited to incinerators, placenta macerators, medical waste autoclaves and shredders.
• Provide technical assistance and mentoring to the facility IPC teams, officers responsible for waste management and biomedical engineering technicians responsible for maintain HCW equipment.
• Generate both quarterly and site visit reports and share feedback with the facilities  on key areas of improvement.

Required Skills

• Proven effectiveness working independently and as a team member.
• Organized,responsible, and concise in order to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Good  interpersonal communication skills and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to travel in country to support technical activities.

Required Experience

Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Health, Nursing or Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent, 3-5 years work experience in Health Care Waste Management and Infection Prevention, experience in conducting training on Infection Prevention and Health Care Waste Management, experience of working with the Kenyan Ministry of Health especially the Hospital Management Teams (HMT),a good understanding of technical issues related to infection prevention and the management of health care waste in a district/referral health facility.

You must currently have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist, Nutrition and Health

Tracking Code

5995

Job Description

This position is contingent on successful award of project funding. Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

PATH Kenya is seeking to recruit a Commodities Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist to be based in Nairobi Kenya, to provide commodities oversight to the anticipated USAID/Kenya Nutrition and Health Program Plus (NHPplus). The primary objective of the NHPplus program is to improve nutritional status of Kenyans.  To achieve this goal, the USAID/Kenya NHPplus program will focus on three intermediate results (IRs):  Improved Access and Demand for Quality Nutrition Interventions at Community and Facility Levels; Strengthened Nutrition Commodity Management; and Improved Food and Nutrition Security.

The Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist will serve as a key team member for nutrition and health project team and will work under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager. The Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist will manage relationships with major suppliers for timely procurement of quality assured commodities according to US Government and PATH procurement policies and standard PATH and donor operating procedures. With the support of the project Finance and Administration Officer, Project Administrator and procurement team in Seattle, s/he will prepare and execute contract mechanisms, including purchase orders. S/he will also support the logistics related to project activities such as trainings and workshops, general PATH office operations, and logistical support to province-based staff.The Logistics and supply chain specialist will work closely with the Food processing and commodity management advisor and GRZ partners including medical stores limited to determine cost effective ways to distribute fortified food supplements(HEPS) to NHPplus sites,and to integrate therapeutic food into MSL's distribution system.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Maintain an inventory of all procured equipment and  share information with Senior Project Administrator.
• Arrange for and manage maintenance of all PATH  equipment.
• Manage relationships with major suppliers to procure quality-assured commodities in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of contract mechanisms, including purchase orders.
• Serve as liaison with administrative staff, Project Assistant and other project staff on procurement issues.
• Ensure that all PATH and donor procurement regulations  are followed.
• Contribute to the preparation of requests for procurement approvals and/or waivers through Project Administrators in Washington, DC.
• Inventory and maintain supplies for the efficient functioning of the PATH office in Kenya.
• Provide logistical support for travel, equipment and supplies, and other related items as requested by project staff.

Required Skills

• Excellent negotiation and people skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational, planning, training, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to track multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication  skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets and presentations.

Required Experience

Two year degree plus 2-5 years experience in procurement and/or logistics,familiarity with USAID procurement and reporting regulations,familiarity with Kenyan import regulations and food safety and quality standards, ability to work independently.

You must currently have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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