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Legal Officer (Litigation)
Institution: Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 6/May/2016
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 6/May/2016
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Legal Officer (Contracts)
Institution: Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 6/May/2016
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 6/May/2016
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Senior Legal Officer
Institution: Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 6/May/2016
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 6/May/2016
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Tribunal Chair
Institution: Kenya Judicial Service Commission
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 13/May/2016
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: 13/May/2016
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GROUP BUSINESSES DIRECTOR
Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, this position is a member of the KCB Group EXCO and is directly accountable for the general management and oversight of KCB Group’s subsidiaries (specifically KCB Bank Burundi, KCB Bank Rwanda, KCB Bank Tanzania, KCB Bank South Sudan, KCB Bank Uganda, KCB Ethiopia Representative Office and KCB Insurance Agency) to deliver and increase profitability, business and market share growth, product penetration, sustained business and banking operations and exemplary customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute governance and approval mandates as a member of the KCB Group EXCO.
- Lead and direct Senior Management and Business Teams of relevant KCB Group’s Subsidiaries
- In conjunction with the KCB Group EXCO, formulate Business Plans and Strategies for relevant KCB Group and its subsidiaries.
- Deliver profitability, business and market share growth strategies of assigned KCB Group’s subsidiaries in accordance with short, medium and long term budgetary targets and plans.
- Continually review business strategies and plans in response to changing operating environment and emanating business challenges while retaining focus to overall business strategies.
- Champion and propagate the KCB brand platform internally and externally across the relevant KCB Group subsidiaries (purpose, vision, mission, values, behaviors and promise).
- Manage and maintain a robust monitoring, controls, business continuity, governance and risk management environment for the KCB Group subsidiaries.
- Maintain proactive oversight in ensuring adherence to external and internal statutory and regulatory standards, risk and compliance management.
- Provide, manage and maintain comprehensive business status reporting with robust key performance / risk indicators and tracking thereof.
- Manage and maintain relationships with key/strategic stakeholders: KCB Boards of Directors, KCB Group EXCO, managing directors, divisional directors, statutory and regulatory authorities, government and quasi-government bodies, key customers and service providers.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- University Degree in Business related field. Post graduate and or Banking qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in retail and corporate banking, treasury and commercial banking operations, customer service, governance and controls with at least 8 years’ in senior to top management position.
- Track record of attaining targets of business growth and profitability in the financial services and banking sector.
- Have appreciation and operating knowledge of the regional banking industry (especially operating dynamics of East Africa), market and global trends as well as challenges
- Demonstrable cross-cultural, people and relationship management skills, team motivation and leadership competence.
- Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of corporate governance, business and banking operations of East Africa.
- Demonstrable ability to adapt and operate in a matrix management and reporting environment.
If you meet the requirements and wish to consider this career opportunity please respond to KCBGBD@careerconnectionsltd.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: KCBGBD001/2016
MANAGER, CARD SYSTEMS
The Position:
Reporting to Manager, Card Systems, the job holder will be responsible managing the IT software and hardware towards maintaining an efficient Card management system and deliver quality service to both internal and external customers by ensuring the availability of the system at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep IT systems updated to comply with Payment Association Standards and provisions of MIS reports
- Monitor the communication links to Visa, MasterCard, and in other channels that are connected to Tranzware and incase of any failures to liaise with engineers /Helpdesk to resolve the problem
- Establish and maintain data processing schedules and controls to ensure timely delivery of quality assured outputs.
- Ensure timely delivery of reports for users, processing of incoming and outgoing files to and from VISA and MASTERCARD and any other interfaced systems.
- Ensure 24*7 availability of authorization system and any other systems as required by users.
- To run the End of Day and process the relevant files for purposes of reconciliation for both merchants and card holders
- Provide first level support for issues raised by system users and escalate to relevant parties when necessary
- Produce report of provisions for bad and doubtful debts within cycles.
- Ensure that Cardholder and Merchant statements are promptly sent via email.
- Provide operational assistance and guidance in IT related areas i.e installations of the systems software to different users to enable them execute their duties efficiently
Position Qualifications & Experience:
For the above position, the successful applicant should have:-
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field from an institution recognized by Commission for University Education
- Hands on experience in UNIX, Linux and Windows Server Operating Systems. Certification is an essential
- Possession of a postgraduate degree or professional qualification such as Oracle Administration Skills, Database Administration will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a busy IT/Card Business environment.
- Experience as a card systems administrator.
- Experience as an acquiring agent.
- Experience in card sales
- Demonstrate excellent Planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by April 27, 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: IT 02/2016
AML COMPLIANCE MANAGER
The Position
Reporting to the Head, Compliance & Ethics, the position will be responsible to ensure central compliance oversight and surveillance on AML/KYC issues in KCB Kenya and support Group Liaison, and will act as the AML liaison contact in Head Office, maintaining continuous dialogue and information to business units on AML/KYC policies and practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as anti-money laundering liaison contact in Head Office, maintaining continuous dialogue and information to business units on key issues defined in the AML/KYC policies.
- Maintain monitoring of sales and new business activities to identify advise on, and resolve any high risk activity.
- Act as the AML System Business System Administrator, ensuring effective alert management, review and reporting.
- Track and alert on the status and performance of AML/KYC compliance responsibilities across Bank Units.
- Support the direction, development, maintenance and distribution of AML/KYC awareness and system training & other compliance policy training across the network units.
- Carryout initial review of AML alerts and maintain follow-up for conclusion on AML case management, including providing AML system support to users.
- Maintain AML/KYC compliance risk data collection, analysis and preparing reports with recommendations to mitigate exposures.
- Maintain continuous engagement with business units and to review and advise on New Products, and Projects, for conformance with AML/KYC and sanctions programs.
- Through liaison with business unit maintaining and advising status on Reputational risk issues to relevant committee.
- Monitor and report on the daily management of compliance issues at respective units including significant internal policies as may be advised.
- Prepare internal & external compliance reports for the central compliance office with regard to external and regulatory compliance issues on AML/KYC.
- Provide compliance risk liaison at peer levels across specialist and risk functions. (Legal, Audit, Risk, HR, Finance, including Forensic investigations and Insurance)
Qualifications and Requirements
- For the above position, the successful applicants should have:
- A first degree from a recognized university. An MBA degree will be an added advantage.
- A relevant Anti-Money Laundering Qualification (ACAMS)
- At least one risk-relevant professional qualification, IRM, PRMIA, GARP, RCP II, etc.
- At least 1 year experience in working with the Oracle FCCM AML System (formerly Mantas)
- 5 years of wide ranging bank experience - 3 years management experience, in either operations, or compliance/audit related activities, with demonstrated understanding of the regulatory environment including CBK Prudential Guidelines.
- Good knowledge of money laundering issues and KYC requirements.
- A good know-how of bank-wide business functions, administration and supervisory skills.
- Good management skills including organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated high integrity.
The above position is a demanding role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by April 29, 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: RISK 03/2016
CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER, KCB CAPITAL
The Position
Reporting to the Head of KCB Capital and working closely with the Head of Brokerage. The role involves building relationships and providing clients with value add solutions using a vast array of Investment Banking Products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a partnership clients.
- Develop a client retention and deal origination implementation plan for KCB Capital.
- Communicate regularly and build deep relationships with the firms ‘clients as well as market intermediaries.
- Provide seamless, timely, attentive and responsive service to customers.
- Find new deal intermediaries that the business does not have a relationship with (through industry events/conferences, contacts and networking).Network directly with business owners in industries of interest.
- Identify and provide solutions to Clients’ financial needs, keeping records and trouble shooting on client relationships.
- Identification of new business opportunities and maintaining the relationships.
- Researching the latest products and regulations, analyze market intelligence and generate recommendations for follow up by product specialists.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
- University Degree preferably in a business related field.
- Professional qualifications (CFA/KIB/ACIB/CPA/ACCA) or MBA is an added advantage.
- At least 4 years’ proven experience in managing Client Brokerage relationships and customer service.
- At least 2 years’ in Sales and Product Development.
- Experience with Investment Banking Products will be an added advantage
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of brokerage and advisory business environment, regulations and operations.
- Excellent, high quality interpersonal, presentation, problem solving, negotiation skills with the ability to positively and clearly communicate with a variety of constituents.
- Ability to network through all open channels with large technological dependency for the target market.
- Proven excellent analytical, planning, organization and execution skills.
- A good understanding of risk.
The above position is a demanding role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by April 28, 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: KC 01/2016
CORPORATE RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, ISLAMIC BANKING
The Position:
Reporting to the Head, SAHL Banking Unit, the Corporate Relationship Manager will be responsible for liaising between SAHL corporate customers and the Bank, to market for corporate business for the bank and ensure growth in a designated portfolio in order to maximize the Bank’s revenue.
Key Responsibilities
- To be the principal point of contact for the Bank’s relationship with a designated portfolio of SAHL corporate customers.
- Lead the development and implementation of KCB’s Islamic banking unit business plans
- Maintain a good loan book, ensure accounts out of order are reduced and downgrading/provisions are reduced.
- Market for and develop new business for SAHL products.
- Grow Bank revenues while increasing approved facility utilization.
- Ensure quality service delivery to SAHL customers.
- Ensure preparation and maintenance of appropriate reports.
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:
1. A bachelor’s degree in a business related field, such as commerce, or business administration.
2. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
3. Professional qualifications i.e. AKIB/ACIB, CPA, ACCA will be an added advantage.
4. At least 6 years’ experience in general banking, which should include:
- 5 years’ experience in Islamic Banking.
- 3 years’ experience in Credit Analysis and administration.
- 2 years’ experience in Business Development.
- 2 years’ experience in sales and relationship management
5. Demonstrated consistent high performance in role(s) held in the last three years
6. A thorough knowledge of Islamic Banking products and services, and extensive Banking Industry knowledge.
7. Excellent high quality interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to network and develop strong business relations
8. A good understanding of risk, credit policies and procedures.
9. Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competences in championing high performance management.
10. Excellent planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skills.
The above position is a demanding role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by April 29, 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: RB 11/2016
SHARI’AH AUDITOR
The Position
Reporting to Head, Islamic Banking, the job holder is responsible for Auditing customer facility application to ensure/enforce Shari’ah Compliance, and Audit Islamic Banking unit Operations to ensure Shari’ah Compliance and Bank policy compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Reviewing operations within the Islamic Banking unit and branch network and provide preliminary analysis on all events that have Shari’ah compliance risk exposure potential
2. Review and examine the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit client’s Internal Control Systems.
3. Drive certification of Shari’ah compliant products
4. Update the Unit Head, Islamic Banking on progress of the audit regularly; discuss results of the fieldwork and other audit issues during audit.
5. Prepare preliminary draft audit reports and working papers files to high quality standards
6. Manage the Shari’ah compliant quality assurance process and provide input into the maintenance of the Internal Audit Methodology and manuals
7. Discussion and clearance of Audit review issues and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders
8. Contribute in cascading key trends and common audit findings
9. Drive creation, launching and implementation of new Shari’ah compliant products
10. Secretariat services to Shari’ah Advisory Committee
The Person
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Shari’ah Audit and from a university recognized by Commission for University Education.
- Professional qualifications:-CPA/ACCA, ACI and CIA/CISA/ACIB, is an added advantage.
- Master degree is an added advantage.
- Should have 6 years working experience with should include: · 2 years Banking Operations experience.· 2 years Shari’ah banking operations experience.
- · 2 Years’ experience Islamic baking Audit
- Implementing / managing a process framework and governance on enterprise level.
- Demonstrate leadership ability capacity.
- Strong Business and Financial Analytical skills.
- Superior communication and inter-personal skills, including report writing.
- Effective planning, organizing and problem solving skills.
- Strong management and administrative skills.
- Initiative and self-drive.
The above position is demanding role which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by April 29, 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: RB 12/2016
Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity Building Consultant - Kenya
Al-Khair Foundation (AKF) is a UK-based international NGO providing humanitarian support, international development, emergency aid and disaster relief in some of the world's most deprived areas.
AKF is seeking to hire a consultant to carry out capacity building sessions for the M&E team and data enumerators for two projects' Baseline. The objective is to provide capacity building on research methods tools and support on data analysis. AKF is looking for a consultant with expertise in Livelihoods, WaSH, and Shelter/Housing intervention in East Africa, particularly Kenya.
AKF is seeking to hire a consultant to carry out capacity building sessions for the M&E team and data enumerators for two projects' Baseline. The objective is to provide capacity building on research methods tools and support on data analysis. AKF is looking for a consultant with expertise in Livelihoods, WaSH, and Shelter/Housing intervention in East Africa, particularly Kenya.
The Projects
The two projects are located in the Lamu Archipelagos, in Lamu County. The county faces economic, social and political challenges. Long periods of dry weather conditions, food insecurity, large portions of un-adjudicated land, under-developed infrastructure, insecurity, high unemployment rates, low literacy levels and poor quality of education undermine Lamu’s development. This poses a threat to food security levels across the county, where water shortages will bring people from the eastern side of the county to rely on water wells, as well as natural rivers, lakes and traditional wells. This has a negative impact on livelihoods, where distances increase and quality and quantity decrease, leading to price shocks on the market. Furthermore, poor housing conditions affect people’s health as a result of overcrowded spaces, poor hygiene conditions, etc.
Scope of the Consultancy
An Evaluator will conduct a final evaluation between and May 15th and July 15th, 2016. The Assignment is for approximately 5 days during that period. A suggested timeframe and work plan will be discussed subsequently. The assignment will require travelling to Nairobi, Kenya. The Al-Khair Foundation Kenya will help in organising accommodation, arranging meetings and transportation.
Selection of the Independent Evaluator will be done by the Al-Khair Foundation Head Office and will be based on the strength of the qualifications provided by potential candidates though their expressions of interest for the assignment.
Interested candidates should include in the expression of interest:
- An updated CV;
- A detailed presentation of the background and experience in integrated project models with /Shelter/WaSH/Livelihood themes, highlighting significant experience in the evaluation of development projects relevant to this assignment;
- A statement of availability of 5 days for the entire duration of the assignment;
- A daily consulting fee in USD;
Applicants should have:
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• Strong knowledge about integrated project models in Health/Shelter/WaSH/Livelihood
• At least 2 years field experience in the evaluation of development projects;
• Proven experience of capacity building for Monitoring and Evaluation;
• A relevant degree / equivalent experience related to the evaluation to be undertaken;
• Significant experience in coordination, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
• Good knowledge of Kenyan context;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Applications from Kenyan nationals are strongly encouraged **
• Strong knowledge about integrated project models in Health/Shelter/WaSH/Livelihood
• At least 2 years field experience in the evaluation of development projects;
• Proven experience of capacity building for Monitoring and Evaluation;
• A relevant degree / equivalent experience related to the evaluation to be undertaken;
• Significant experience in coordination, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes;
• Good knowledge of Kenyan context;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Applications from Kenyan nationals are strongly encouraged **
The deadline to submit expressions of interest for the evaluation is 5pm on Wednesday 27th April 2016. Applicants should submit a complete expression of interest (including all 4 elements highlighted above) via e-mail tooverseasjobs@alkhair.org and indicate: ‘Lamu2016' in the e-mail’s subject line.
HOW TO APPLY:
The deadline to submit expressions of interest for the evaluation is 5pm on Wednesday 27th April 2016. Applicants should submit a complete expression of interest (including all 4 elements highlighted above) via e-mail to overseasjobs@alkhair.org and indicate: ‘Lamu2016' in the e-mail’s subject line.
FINANCE OFFICER - Al-Khair Foundation Kenya Field Office
Al Khair Foundation (AKF) is an international humanitarian organization, providing humanitarian support, international development, emergency aid and disaster relief in some of the world’s most deprived areas.
AKF Kenya implements projects in the areas of health with special focus on maternal health care, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and livelihoods across different parts of Kenya.
AKF Kenya is currently looking for a finance officer, full time position with immediate start for a one year renewable contract including a three month probationary period.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance officer is responsible for ensuring accurate project financial tracking, recording, reporting on AKF projects and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and partners’ requirements. The Finance Officer works closely with the Programs Department on all budget, finance and compliance matters such as forecasts, budget realignments, financial reports review, etc. The Finance Officer will play a key role in establishing necessary financial procedures and reinforcing internal controls. S/he will provide training and ongoing support to project’s beneficiaries.
In particular the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
· Prepares financial reports for reporting to Head office, partners or internal usage.
· Review all project financial documentation for compliance—e.g. costs charged to specific project.
· Ensure field office compliance with financial management systems as per AKF and partners’ requirements, rules and regulations.
· Monitors project expenditure (burn rates) against the total award budget and against the work plan budget. Discuss project financial performance with the Programs Department.
· Works collaboratively with Programs Department to review and oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for partners and AKF head office and actively contributes to the project risk reviews.
· Works closely with AKF head office and partners to resolve any financial related issues and follows up on open points to ensure they are resolved.
· Travel to project sites to provide finance training to beneficiaries, Provide technical assistance to ensure proper financial management of awards and timely submission of required financial reports. Evaluate projects on Cost Benefits Analysis (CBA) and adhere to contract management.
· Foreign Exchange currency monitoring.
· Processing and recording of payments on a daily basis, including verifying the accuracy of invoices and supporting documents.
· Compile the Payroll for the AKF Kenya Staff and project staff and ensure submission of PAYE, NHIF and NSSF are done before deadlines to the relevant authorities.
· Maintain the security and accountability of the office petty cash.
· Prepare for internal and external audits and work closely with auditors and partners on auditing matters.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance.
- ACCA / CPA will be an added advantage.
Work Experience
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in accounting and financial management of donors’ budget and regulatory compliance.
- Should have strong experience in understanding of accounting and reporting procedures from institutional funding bodies such as DFID, EC & UKAID.
- Not-for-profit accounting experience - Field experience is an asset.
Other Relevant Skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and to initiate activities and identify organizational needs related to responsibilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with people from diverse cultures across all levels of the organization.
- Superior analytical skills, giving attention to details, and strong work ethics.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and other sensitive information.
- Capacity to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in accounting software particularly Quick books and Sage.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your up-dated CV and an application letter which should include your current and expected remuneration and contact details of three work-related referees to ahmed.hassan@alkhair.org and copykenya@alkhair.org by 25th April 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Al Khair Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs or gender.
Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection), NOD
Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection), NOD
Grade : Fixed Term (NOD level)
Duty Station : WFP Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, Nairobi
Salary : As per UN Salary Scales
This vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection) in support of the Regional Bureau office, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Strengthening social protection and safety-net mechanisms is a key priority for WFP in East and Central Africa. Several governments within the RBN region are seeking to establish and scale up their own social safety-net mechanisms to help address long standing, chronic vulnerability and prevent and mitigate the impact of shocks. WFP recognises that a more strategic engagement in Social Protection is critical to effectively contribute to the 2030 agenda and achieve SDG2, and a Safety Nets and Social Protection unit was recently established in HQ to guide and position WFP corporately. In the RBN region, WFP also recognizes the need to collaborate more strategically with humanitarian and development partners in order to better support governments establish and strengthen their own social protection systems. RBN also recognises the opportunity to better capture regional practices, to contribute to and leverage global organizational knowledge, and to more effectively support country offices.
Accountabilities: Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Advisor, the Programme Policy Officer (Social Protection) will be responsible for the following duties:
· Support WFP COs’ strategic engagement with host governments in the region to design, formulate and/or implement scalable and flexible social protection and safety net programmes that contribute to food and nutrition security;
· Provide technical advice or mobilise technical expertise to support country offices promote policy coherence and synergies between food and nutrition security programmes and national social protection/poverty reduction frameworks;
· Assist COs to conduct policy review to determine WFP’s entry point in social protection policy dialogue with host Governments;
· Coordinate activities with the SNSP unit in HQ and actively contribute to shaping the corporate social protection agenda from the RBN perspective;
· Lead the development of effective partnerships at the regional level with key partners, such as the World Bank, ILO, UNICEF, FAO and IGAD, to enhance WFP’s ability to effectively contribute to strengthening the social protection systems of governments in the region;
· Assist countries to upgrade the quality of existing safety nets, including school feeding, public works programmes, resilience building and other activities; and help refine the institutional links between safety nets and emergency-related mechanisms, including through risk sensitive or shock responsive programmes;
· Explore the use of innovative approaches for improved efficiency and effectiveness such as the single registry for targeting, the expansion of cash-based delivery platforms and modelling safety nets in pastoralist settings;
· Promote and advocate with other UN agencies the inclusion of improved nutrition as an explicit objective of social protection programmes and explore nutrition-sensitive interventions that contribute to prevent all forms of malnutrition;
· Ensure gender analysis are properly integrated in needs assessments and taken into consideration during the design and implementation of social protection programmes;
· Contribute to evaluating and generating evidence on the potential and interest to invest in safety-net mechanisms also during emergencies and in more fragile contexts;
· Map current best practices and successful experiences with urban safety-nets across the region that can be scalable and applicable to other countries;
· Manage, oversee or contribute to operational research and evidence building to influence policy dialogue; manage or oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports, publications, and a variety of information products or proposals for internal or external use;
· In close consultation with the regional Knowledge Management officer and other programme teams, lead the development of a learning agenda in the region on social protection.
· Closely coordinate with other programme and functional areas to ensure that a social protection and system strengthening focus is applied in different areas of WFP’s work and that relevant knowledge is captured and informs WFP’s work in the region;
· Engage in high level regional consultations and technical discussions with UN agencies, donors, academia and other relevant actors in matters related to social protection and resilience;
· Develop donors proposals and contribute to resource mobilisation efforts for social protection activities;
· Supervise other national and international programme staff; provide training and technical guidance in their work;
· Perform other related duties as required.
Expected Results:
· WFP in the region is well positioned to actively support governments to strengthen their national social protection systems, in support of SDG2 targets, and as a partner of choice for hunger and nutrition sensitive social protection policies, capacity building and operational support.
· Social Protection evidence, knowledge and best practice is shared with relevant programme officers and senior staff across the region to improve the quality of WFP’s direct assistance and technical support.
· The safety nets that WFP is implementing directly in the region are achieving enhanced outcomes for beneficiaries, and evidence and learning from these experiences is captured and shared internally and externally.
· Well prepared, analytic work.
· Well managed projects, programmes and/or operations.
Qualifications and Experience
· Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.
· Experience: At least eight years of postgraduate professional experience with increasing responsibilities in social protection in a bilateral, multilateral or nongovernmental organization. Very good knowledge of effective and sustainable practices and principles related government social protection systems in a variety of contexts. Proven capacity to conduct policy analysis and to successfully engage in policy dialogue. Demonstrated effectiveness in bringing global strategies into the regional/country context. Proven experience in building synergies among units, projects and regions.
Knowledge & Skills
· Good analytical skills, resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills;
· Ability to identify the main hunger problem at the national or subnational level to design and implement context-specific programmes that strengthen government systems and integrate complex analysis and the full range of food assistance tools.
· Demonstrates the ability to incorporate technical information into policy and strategy formulation and into programme design and implementation, and to appropriately communicate it internally and externally.
· Demonstrated ability to engage key stakeholders in policy dialogue to strengthen national government social protection systems.
· Ability to translate policy and programme principles into relevant, effective, and context specific approaches, including in emergencies and protracted conflict situations.
· Experience leading teams in strategic discussions;
· Experience working in a multi-donor environment;
· Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
· High capacity for organization and coordination, as well as an ability to work with a high degree of independence in a team environment;
· Experience in managing diverse and sometimes competing interests and perspectives to arrive at a durable consensus;
· Fluent English, written and oral; excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
· Excellent computer skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
· A willingness to travel frequently, often to remote areas; ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language.
Desirable skills:
Training and/or experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and outlook.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application procedures:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications ONLY, according to the following procedures:
Step 1: Create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 08 May 2016. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Knowledge Management Officer
Grade : Service Contract, SC9 (NOB equivalent)
Duty Station : WFP Regional Bureau for East & Central Africa, Nairobi
Salary : As per UN Service Contract Salary Bands
This vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Knowledge Management Officer in support of the Regional Bureau office, based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Regional Bureau provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in nine countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.
Accountabilities: Under the direct supervision of the Regional Programme Officer and the overall guidance of the Regional Director and the Senior Regional Programme Advisor, the Knowledge Management Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
· Develop or coordinate the development of internal products, for improved programme design and implementation, and external products, to demonstrate the role of WFP in addressing food insecurity and nutrition.
· Coordinate the annual Standard Project Reporting (SPR) process, in collaboration with HQ teams and Country Offices in the region.
· Coordination with country offices and with other regional bureau teams, and also strengthen country offices’ capacity to make better use of information;
· Provide crosscutting analysis related to WFP's work in the RBN region, particularly with regard to high profile emergency operations and innovative project activities, in collaboration with RBN management;
· Coordinate the annual RBN Standard Project Reporting (SPR) process to ensure high-quality, timely reporting to donors on results achieved and resources used;
· Collaborate with technical units in RBN Regional Bureau and Country Offices such as M&E, Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM), programme and supply chain to develop an evidence base for WFP impact in the region;
· Based on documented evidence, develop information and knowledge products in collaboration with partnerships, public information and reports that demonstrate the role of WFP in addressing food insecurity and nutrition, and in mainstreaming gender, accountability to affected populations and protection, across RBN Country Offices;
· Support Country Offices in the region organise, package, utilise and disseminate relevant information to inform programme design and implementation and for external audiences;
· Collect lessons learned, best practices and proven innovations in programme design, implementation, monitoring and reporting as well as other WFP business processes from Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and Headquarters, and disseminate them within the region;
· Monitor, collate and disseminate information from leading think tanks, academic institutions, regional organizations, such as IGAD and the AU, as well as International Organizations, including the UN Secretariat, OCHA end the World Bank;
· Monitor and review regular sources of information and data from Country Offices required for the regular updating of information and knowledge products, e.g., M&E reports, VAM assessments, evaluations, national food statistics reports, and cluster data;
· Support with audit preparations for CO/RB; and
· Perform other related duties, as required.
Expected Results:
· Well written and well-presented analytical information products;
· Stronger capacity of the regional bureau and of country offices to incorporate existing information into programme design and implementation;
· Quality and timely submission to HQ of the annual Standard Project Reports;
· Lessons learned and recent advances in relevant areas collected and disseminated in an user friendly format;
· Streamlined information management processes in the regional bureau;
· Well-managed projects.
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Advanced university degree with course work in communication, economics, international relations, development, government, or other related fields.
Experience: At three years of progressively responsible professional experience in knowledge management or related field. Experience working in the international development/humanitarian sector an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
· Good analytical skills, resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact;
· Proven ability to coordinate projects across units;
· Capacity to produce high quality products when working under pressure and with competing deadlines;
· Ability to adjust own communication style to different internal and external audiences and purposes;
· Ability to work in a team and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds;
· High capacity for organization and coordination, as well as an ability to work with a high degree of independence in a team environment;
· A willingness to travel to remote areas; ability to cope with situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.
Language:
Fluency (level C) in English language.
Desirable skills:
· Training and/or experience using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and outlook.
· Knowledge of graphic design and multimedia communication tools an advantage.
· Specialized technical background in quantitative analysis, such as statistics and econometrics an advantage.
· Fluency in French.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application procedures:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications ONLY, according to the following procedures:
Step 1: Create your online CV
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 08 May 2016. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have any queries relating to this VA please send them to: wfp.rbnhr@wfp.org