Associate Director - Grants Acquisition & Management (World Vision Kenya)

Job Title : Associate Director – Grants Acquisition & Management

Reporting to : Director – Grants Acquisition & Management

Grade level : 17

Purpose of the position:

To influence partners and grow resources (Donors, Government Line Ministries, UN Agencies and the General Public) at National and Sub National levels to meaningfully engage with World Vision Kenya to promote child wellbeing.

To support the PDGA Director in the development and implementation of clear and tangible strategies for ensuring: 1) effective stakeholder engagement 2) well-coordinated and target responsive resource acquisition efforts that focuses on WVK’s programmatic priorities and core competencies 3) Humanitarian Emergency Affairs (HEA) coordination.

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategic Management (20%)

• Ensure that the successful implementation of the resource acquisition management system enhances WVK programmatic impact in accordance with established strategic priorities while increasing donor satisfaction and retention
• Ensure that business processes, standards and policies – developed in coordination with other WVK entities
• Ensure that the local resource acquisition management system effectively standardizes processes for identifying and establishing priority sectors and opportunities, assessing risk considerations and making go / no go decisions
• Provide leadership on the Local Sponsorship Program’ Inuka Angaza’ as Chair
  Grow Resources (30%)
• Support in directing the elaboration, roll out and implementation of a coordinated, multi-level level engagement strategy to advance WVK’s programmatic priorities and enhance its organizational profile
• Support the in directing the elaboration, roll out and implementation of an integrated, organizational wide, resource acquisition ( including local resource) and management system for local funding streams and lead engagement efforts with prioritized, high profile national donors;
• Facilitate establishing and roll out protocols for coordinating communication between ministry units (operations, regions, , ADPs) and support offices, key national donors and other local stakeholders;
• Forge effective strategic partnerships and linkages with the Government, Donors and Non State Actors
• Support in directing the elaboration, roll out and implementation of the systems and processes required to enhance WVK’s organizational competencies in engagement and profiling
• Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower a new generation of program leaders within WVK that are highly skilled in terms of stakeholder engagement, and resource development
• Ensure empirical evidence is collated, researched and disseminated to key stakeholders based on child wellbeing outcomes.
• Ensure donor business plans / partnership plans are in place, updated and active
• Increase WVK income as per agreed targets
• Ensure a clear donor / partner pre-positioning strategy is in place
• Ensure measurable Private Public Partnership engagement
• Ensure that the proposal development and related processes include standardized approaches for budget, procurement and personnel planning and monitoring
  Engagement, Networking & Collaboration with Internal & External Stakeholders (20%)
• Ensure that the successful implementation of a coordinated local engagement strategy
• Identify and prioritize key stakeholders, create clear points of engagement locally
• Develop essential core competencies and provide the support and assistance to foster continuous, effective engagement
• Facilitate WVK engagement with Government and partners
• Ensure that strategic partnerships are established, strengthened and maintained – with the private sector, government and CSO partners.
• Facilitate branding and profiling of the organization
  Donor Liaison(25%)
• Provide oversight to WVUS vision trips donors and partners in line with WVK strategy and program priorities
• Ensure timely provision of reports to Donors and WVUS staff
• Ensure well planned and organized visits as well as excellent customer care for US Major Donors and ensure good return on investment

Other duties (5%) including involvements in various work committees

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

1. Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university
2. Minimum of 10 years’ experience of which should include program design for development programs, grant acquisition and management, and local fundraising: Five of which must be in leading and coordinating teams
3. Ample experience and expertise in partnering with government, multilateral donors and private sector
4. Must have experience in local institutions and how they work
5. Knowledge of WVI working systems, policies and standards will be an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY:

For more information on the job and application procedure, please visit: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-africa and submit your online application including a detailed CV with names of three referees. Application deadline is November 24, 2016 at midnight. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

World Vision Kenya neither uses employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks.

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

TAMUKA I/O COORDINATOR

Location: Kakuma, Kenya

Salary: 80,000 per month, plus extras

Available to applicants with prior permission to work in Kenya.

We believe that everyone has the right to equal opportunities and protection wherever they live and whatever their background. Globally this right is denied to refugees and we use pioneering education to change this. Our Education department aims to increase access to relevant, quality formal education delivered in a safe environment for refugee children. This is achieved through a combination of school sponsorship and teacher training, in partnership with our donors UNHCR and UNICEF.

Our Tamuka department helps refugees engage with their new societies, whether in Kenya, their resettlement countries, or their countries of origin. We do this by providing safe learning spaces for refugee communities - called “Tamuka Hubs” – and by providing a cycle of courses and support that covers everything from functional adult literacy to advanced livelihoods-focused computer skills. This job description falls under the Tamuka department.

Job Description

The Tamuka I/O Coordinator will have two main areas of responsibility. The first is to foster refugee talent in Kakuma camp, connecting them with telework, BPO and online freelancing jobs, coaching and mentoring them so they can complete them properly. The second is to act as Xavier Project’s representative in Kakuma and help the wider XP team with any implementation that needs to take place. They will work very closely with the Tamuka Director, the Tamuka Hub Programme Manager and the Tamuka Master Trainer.

Key responsibilities

· Creating leads for telework, BPO and other online jobs that can be conducted by refugees remotely

· Mentoring digitally talented refugees; coaching them on an ad-hoc basis to complete specific jobs and projects

· Supporting Tamuka and other XP staff as the organisation’s focal point in Kakuma camp

Essential Requirements:

· Familiarity with the BPO industry

· Cutting edge ICT skills and knowledge

· Experience teaching or training in any context, plus an understanding and interest in pedagogical techniques

· Strong interpersonal skills and empathy, particularly with regards to working with vulnerable people

· Ability to communicate in English and Swahili, both written and spoken

· Willingness to work in hardship areas (i.e. in Kakuma refugee camp)

· Excellent self-organisational skills and self-confidence

· The confidence to contribute to team activities and decisions without expecting direct supervision

Additional desired features:

· Experience working with or teaching refugees; understanding of the various Kenyan refugee contexts, especially urban

· Experience working with a diverse team of people from different backgrounds

· Bachelor’s Degree

What Xavier Project can offer you

The Xavier Project staff is a tight community and a strong support network is offered to all members. We are diverse and relatively young crowd representing seven nationalities. Xavier Project is committed to ensuring that all staff members enjoy their work and gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance their impact now and in the future, whether with Xavier Project or not. As such as we run regular staff capacity building programmes and encourage all staff members to pursue opportunities which will help them to grow individually.

HOW TO APPLY:

· Send an email to jobs@xavierproject.org by 12pm EAT on Monday 21st of November expressing your interest in the role. Please make the subject line Application for Tamuka I/O Coordinator role.

· Attach your CV, including the contacts for two referees.

· Instead of a cover letter, please attach a separate document with answers to the following questions. Max. 300 words per answer.

a. What qualities and experiences do you have that make you suited to this job?

b. What are your opinions on the policy of putting refugees in camps?

c. People say most of the jobs our children will do in the future aren’t even invented yet. What do you think those jobs will involve?

d. What makes an organisation succeed as opposed to failing?

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us a week after the deadline, consider your application unsuccessful. For more information on what we do please visit www.xavierproject.org and www.tamuka.org

Xavier Project is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

SENIOR CHILD RIGHTS GOVERNANCE & CHILD POVERTY MANAGER

ROLE TITLE: Senior Child Rights Governance and Child Poverty Manager

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Regional and Multi Country Programme Unit (RMCPU)

LOCATION: SCI Regional Office – Nairobi – Pretoria can be considered under exceptional circumstances.

GRADE: 2

POST TYPE: Contract

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The regional and Multi-Country Program Unit engages with regional processes to accelerate transformative change for children in all contexts in East and Southern Africa by modelling effective program approaches, generating evidence, and influencing sustainable policy change

As a strategic senior position with the RMCPU, the Senior CRG/CPoV Manager will develop and lead the thematic portfolio for East and Southern Africa. He/she will be responsible for the growth, quality assurance, management of program staff and engagement with strategic partners at both the sub-regional and Pan African level.

The Senior Program Manager is also a member of the RMCPU Senior Management Team and is expected to contribute to the overall strategic growth of the unit and wider operational management as may be required.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Director, Regional and Multi Country Programme Unit

Staff directly reporting to this post: CRG and Partnerships Coordinator, Investment in Children Program Officer, CRG Program Officer (East Africa), Child Poverty Specialist.

Geographic Focus: East and Southern Africa

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

thematic leadership and Quality Assurance

• overall responsibility for management of CRG and CPoV program under the RMCPU ensuring effective, efficient and timely delivery in line with Save the Children’s policies and procedures and those of donors.

• Lead the strategic direction and growth for the CRG and CPoV regional portfolio including new business, innovation and strategies to achieve Save the Children’s overall ambition for children.

• Financial Management: Ensure the financial viability and proper financial management, working with the finance and awards teams to identify any financial risks early and to make appropriate decisions to address them.

• Be accountable for monitoring, achieving and reporting on global KPIs and program level indicators, promoting a culture of continuous learning to improve accountability to and impact.

• People Leadership: Manage and mentor a program team creating a culture of excellence, teamwork, motivation, satisfaction and high performance among them.

• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships across the region that can support and add value to our ambition for growth in programming, knowledge generation, and affecting policy change.

• Support and work with the partnership coordinator on effective engagement and management of all RMCPU partnerships and agreements.

Resource Mobilization and Business Development

• Pro-actively lead on identifying, exploring and pursuing funding opportunities for both CRG and CPov.

• External-facing representation, networking, visibility, creativity and engagement with existing and new donors, the private sector, and other likeminded organizations.

• Oversee program development processes, ensuring quality of proposals and maximizing cost recovery in budgets while complying with donor requirements.

• As far as possible, ensure that all proposals and new initiatives add value to our overall ambition in the region and maximizes our theory of change.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

• Holds the broader team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and take responsibility for their own personal development

• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, managers, members and external partners and supporters

• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

• Commitment to Save the Children values

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• Master’s Degree in law, development studies, management, economics, social sciences or relevant fields.

Experience

• 7+ years of direct experience in the development field, with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management / leadership role, preferably in East and Southern Africa.

• Experience of developing and leading the achievement of ambitious but viable strategies.

• Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar programs and operations ensuring effective, efficient and timely delivery that is compliant with internal and external requirements.

• Proven track record leading portfolio growth, pro-actively pursuing funding opportunities and guiding the development of successful, high quality proposals.

• Experience building relationships and strategic partnerships with diverse donors, civil society partners, private sector and regional actors including the African Union and sub-regional bodies.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly developed relationship building and interpersonal skills

• Highly developed verbal and communication skills including fluency in English

• Highly developed strategic thinking ability and strong analytical skills

• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people, stakeholders and customers

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• High levels of attention to detail and quality

• Computer literacy (including advanced excel skills)

• Ability to travel in region and internationally

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

• Initiative, flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team

• High levels of self-motivation and initiative

• Ownership and accountability of own work

• High levels of confidentially and integrity

Date of issue: 10/11/2016 Author : BA

HOW TO APPLY:

Application information

If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org with clear Subject heading for the position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application closes 30th November 2016.

SENIOR MANAGER LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT

Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:

SENIOR MANAGER - LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT

Reports to: Systems Director – Kenya

Direct Reports: Senior Logistics Officers

Job Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field

Contract Details:

Open Ended Contract

Three Months’ Probation

Monthly Starting Salary - Kes 283,143

Group Medical Cover (1 Principal and 2 Dependants)

Group Life Insurance Cover

WIBA Plus Insurance Cover

Pension

Paid Annual Leave

Job Summary:

Provide strategic and technical leadership in the management of the logistics function in the areas of Procurement and Transport.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Logistics

· Lead in building the technical and organizational capacity of Concern and partners in developing and implementing logistics, procurement and transport policies, procedures and systems.

· Lead Concern’s procurement, transport and stores functions to ensure that they effectively and efficiently support Concern’s operations

· Develop new and review existing policies and procedures that are in place to ensure that they meet the needs of the programmes and dissemination to all staff

· Logistics budget preparation, analysis and administration and monitoring of expenditures

· Ensure proper management of all Concern’s assets through an efficient and effective inventory, storage and disposal system.

· Oversee customs clearance of goods

· Preparing of official correspondence and reports

· Oversee the documentation of the entire logistics function

· Monitoring for compliance with Concern’s policies, guidelines and procedures

Support to Field Offices and Senior Management

· Disseminate relevant information to field offices and management

· Monitor policy implementation and compliance to legislation

· Advise/mentor line managers on best practices

· Advise senior management and line managers on change management practices that impact on the logistics function

Representation and Compliance

· Represent Concern in meetings, serve on committees and tasks forces that are logistics related

· Monitor and report on any changes to government legislation affecting Concern

· Research on logistics issues, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations for action

Responding to Emergencies

· Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary

· Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Programme Participant Protection Policy

· To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.

· To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.

· To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).

Job Specification:

· Masters degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and Advanced Diploma in CIPS with at least five (5) years’ experience in an NGO or

· Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement or other relevant degree and an advanced diploma in CIPS and at least five (5) years’ experience in the NGO Sector

· Three (3) years managerial experience in the NGO Sector is a must.

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, organizational, leadership and negotiation skills

· Confidentiality, integrity and ability to handle sensitive situations

· Proficiency in the use of computer applications

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a CV and covering letter to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the title of the email as ‘Senior Manager – Logistics and Transport’ by Sunday, 27th November 2016.

Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct which has been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, partner organisations, and anyone engaged by Concern or visiting our programmes, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context all Concern staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct of their work in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern will be expected to sign the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct candidates demonstrate they have understood its content and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of this document.

Any breach of the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct by employees of Concern during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including, dismissal

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

‘Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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CONCERN WORLDWIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY KIND OF RECRUITMENT

Project Manager-Education

POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER- EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMS

REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

VALIDITY: SUBJECT TO PROGRAM AWARD AND FUNDING

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The Project Manager- Education is responsible for the implementation, management and lead supervision of the organization’s education program. The purpose of this position is to provide solid technical assistance, quality assurance and knowledge building/management services to support the initiation and development of education programs that aim to bolster education quality, including improving learning outcomes and equitable access to quality learning. The Project Manager- Education will focus on activities including formal education, non-formal education and functional literacy and numeracy skills development for primary age school children in South Central Somalia.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management & Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Ensure quality in all aspects of the program management cycle; from the design, planning, and budgeting, to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, reporting and advocacy. The Project Manager will also be responsible to provide leadership and guidance to ensure education program activities and objectives are met in accordance with donor guidelines and sector needs.
• Lead in establishment a work plan and monitoring compliance framework, and coordinate the implementation of this in line with various stakeholders both internal and external.
• Support the interface, coordination and management of field teams work deliverables to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery in all areas of operation.
• Conduct field assessment visits for evaluating program effectiveness in all areas of operation. Support program learning and improvement to maximize impact, identifying problems and instituting remedial measures.
• Responsible for the overall planning and disbursement of programme funds ensuring they are properly administered, liquidated, and utilized in accordance with the program plan of action and within the program budget allotment.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of narrative program and finance documentation including progress/status reports, budget analysis, programme analysis and assessment, and monthly, quarterly or annual reports as required for management, donors, stakeholders, etc.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership, guidance and direction for appropriate education program management. A focus on non-formal education and functional literacy and numeracy skills development for primary age school children is required.
• Provide technical support, orientation and guidance to government officials, technicians and partners on appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building measures to achieve programme goals and expand coverage of services.
• Lead and support the field team to develop participatory approaches for community involvement in education services.
• Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of education services and accessibility, and achieve programme requirements and objectives.

Coordination:

• Interact with the key stakeholders including the Ministries of Education at the zonal and national level, the communities, and other partners, and support program ownership and partnership at all levels.
• Support the continuous evaluation of the programme through periodic meetings, individually and in groups with the various sectoral team members. Lead coordination between Mercy-USA and other partners, NGO’s, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of programme implementation, to follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
• Communicate with donors as outlined in funding agreements, and support future resource mobilization efforts for education programs.
• Frequent Travel to the field offices for monitoring and coordination

JOB SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRED

Academic

· Degree in Education/ Social Sciences or another relevant technical discipline

· Professional qualification will be an added advantage

Master’s Degree in the specified field will be an added advantage

Experience

· 4-7 years in similar position

· 3 years’ direct experience in a coordination and implementation an education project

· Experience in primary education curriculums and methods for both formal and non-formal education, ideally in programs focused on education accessibility and reaching out-of-school children

· Experience working in Somalia

· Languages:- Somali and English

· Experience of implementing USAID,UN,EAC funded projects

· Experience working with budgets, including managing financial outlays and expenditures

Previous work experience managing remote field teams

Work related skills

· Strong knowledge of the programme management cycle, and related process and structures for quality programme management

· Good organizational skills

· Good time management skills

· Strong communication skills, including ability to lead and manage remote

· Ability to work in harsh conditions

· Strategic thinking

· Aggressive and Result Oriented

· Able to meet set own targets and meet own targets on a monthly basis and follow up targets of reporting colleagues

· Able to meet deadlines

· Able to identify programme challenges and plan and communicate alternatives for smooth programme implementation

Courses or skills related to program management (such as PMP)

Personal attributes

· Ability to work under pressure

· Trustworthy

· Team player

· Responsiveness

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Strong customer relation skills

· Integrity

HOW TO APPLY:

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development is dedicated to alleviating human suffering and supporting individuals and their communities in their efforts to become more self-sufficient. Incorporated in the State of Michigan in 1988, Mercy-USA’s projects focus on improving health, nutrition and access to safe water, as well as promoting economic and educational growth around the world.

The position will close 2nd December 2016, the incumbents should send their CV’s and cover letters or motivational letters to mkikuvi@mercyusa.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted