Monsanto Kenya Internship 2017

Monsanto is looking to onboard dynamic individuals, willing to learn within a demanding and equally rewarding environment. Successful candidates will be based in Zambia and Kenya 

From your first day as an intern, you'll be a contributing member of the team with meaningful responsibilities, which allows you to have a realistic look at a career with Monsanto. You'll gain valuable professional experience and developmental feedback through paid, full-time positions. The program helps us assess your career potential as the majority of our 'new graduate' hiring comes from interns and co-ops. It's a great way to get the inside track on how an industry leader like Monsanto works. 

Our 2017 internship will be hosted within the following disciplines: 

Breeding 

Internship. 

Recent graduates or final year students in the following disciplines: 

Agriculture 
Plant breeding 
Plant pathology or related 

All interns are assigned a manager/mentor throughout the duration of their internship.

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Finance & Administration Mgr - Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level

The purpose of the Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program is to support ongoing activities by the national and county governments and other development partners to strengthen outcome measurements, learning, and accountability (MLA) systems in order to provide quality data and synthesized information for planning, implementation, policy development, and decision making. This activity will focus its support in yet to be defined counties with the project office based in one of the focal counties.

It is envisioned that the project will address two sub-purposes:

1 Increased leadership and management capacity of county governments for effective outcome MLA systems. 2 Increased availability, analysis and use of quality data

Position Summary The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) will oversee all finance, administrative, human resource, and operational activities of the project and a team of support personnel. This includes developing and overseeing finance and accounting systems that comply with USAID requirements and Palladium practices. In coordination with the COP, s/he will develop annual budgets that are aligned with the project work plan. S/he will also ensure compliance with contractual, USAID/USG, and Kenyan requirements for reporting, finance, and administration. S/he will also ensure payroll processes and adherence to Kenyan human resources policies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains financial and accounting systems and procedures in accordance with Palladium corporate requirements and USAID regulations.
• Oversees annual audit and prepares management response on any queries.
• Supervises and monitors the in-country finance and operations team activities, ensuring that standard accounting principles are followed in carrying out financial transactions.
• Maintains regular communications with the senior management team, providing relevant and timely financial information for planning and decision making purposes.
• Produces accurate and timely cash flow projections and financial and other reports, as required, for internal management, the headquarters office, and international donors, as appropriate and requested.
• Oversees project procurements and administration of contractual agreements with vendors and consultants and other relevant parties.
• Ensures sound contracts and grants management systems for awarding and executing agreements.
• Prepares semi-monthly financial reports and submits to headquarters within stipulated dates in the calendar.
• Files all travel vouchers, expense reports, and financial reports.
• Retains overall responsibility for receiving, documenting, and managing all stocks and commodities of the project, including forecasting and requisitions to guarantee optimal stock levels at all times.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records; undertakes cash flow management; prepares cash forecasts.
• Processes suppliers and hotels payments.
• Oversees and manages, disburses, and reconciles office petty cash/field imprests.
• Reviews and prepares budgets for related project activities.
• Carries out banking duties as required.
• Makes payments to participants at workshops.
• Processes and coordinates monthly and timely payroll functions and statutory deductions; maintains staffing files.
• Ensures appropriate employment taxes are paid to appropriate country agencies.
• Ensures implementation of, and adherence to, Human Resources policies, including compliance with national labor legislation.
• Keeps personnel files updated.
• Performs other duties as may be directed.

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor's degree required; master's degree and/or CPA preferred
• At least eight years of program management and finance/budget experience with USAID-funded project.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with USAID compliance requirements regarding finance/budget systems and processes.
• Experience with USAID contracting assistance award mechanisms.
• Experience with developing systems and processes for awarding and oversight of grants.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Proven experience and knowledge of USAID management, operations, and financial/budget systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed and effective organizational skills, including to ability to multi-task and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Sound understanding / experience in financial processing and management.
• Good written and verbal communication, liaison, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency and English and Swahili required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=d2lsbGlhbS5zd2FuLjM2MzA1LjM4MzBAcGFsbGFkaX...

Senior M&E Advisor - Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program

The purpose of the Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program is to support ongoing activities by the national and county governments and other development partners to strengthen outcome measurements, learning, and accountability (MLA) systems in order to provide quality data and synthesized information for planning, implementation, policy development, and decision making. This activity will focus its support in yet to be defined counties with the project office based in one of the focal counties.

It is envisioned that the project will address two sub-purposes:

1 Increased leadership and management capacity of county governments for effective outcome MLA systems. 2 Increased availability, analysis and use of quality data

Position Summary The Senior M&E Advisor will develop and implement strategies, approaches, and methods for county-level data management systems to generate high quality data. S/he will work closely with other technical advisors to strengthen the capacity of community health management teams (CHMTs) and other stakeholders to manage M&E functions, information systems, and data quality, and to enhance CHMT's capacity for data analysis, with the ultimate goal of improving county government MLA systems. The Senior M&E Advisor will work closely with the DCOP and COP to develop the work plan and provide timely and high quality deliverables and reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive approach to improve M&E and health information systems and governance in the program counties, focusing on the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of data and aggregate reports.
• Develop new, and institutionalize existing, standardized protocols for the minimization of data collection burden, for appropriate allocation of M&E and reporting responsibilities, and for appropriate human and financial MLA resources, including improving the recruitment and retention of health records information officers (HRIOs).
• Facilitate routine county and sub-county level technical working group (TWG) meetings for M&E, information systems and data reporting and use; and work with the CHMT, sub-county health management team (SCHMT), and HRIO to implement data quality assurance protocols.
• Link to and leverage infrastructure and investments made by other PEPFAR projects.
• Supervise technical staff to support outcome measurement activities and ensure that data analyses support information needed by CHMTs to answer key questions and to support decision making.
• Oversee the activities to strengthen all relevant information systems (e.g. DHIS2, CPIMS, EMR, LMIS). Ensure capacity building activities are appropriately designed for the specific systems.
• Inculcate a culture of data demand and information use within CHMTs, including the provision of routine high-level statistical analyses.

Requirements

• Masters level of education in related field, e.g. MBA, MPH, or MSc (Informatics/Biostatistics/Biometry).
• 5+ years' experience in a leadership position for a PEPFAR project.
• Post graduate professional qualification in project management and planning.
• Appropriate technical and software skills necessary to conduct analyses of study data, such as STATA, SPSS, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with key Kenyan health information systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required).
• Excellent coordination and information management skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure; skilled at change management, crisis management, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cohesive team and proven record in effectively managing multidisciplinary partnerships.
• Demonstrated leadership, ethics, and sound judgment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning methodology and documentation processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with users and various stakeholders (local and international); developed cultural awareness and innovation sense.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Kenya and work under field conditions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=d2lsbGlhbS5zd2FuLjI5MTMxLjM4MzBAcGFsbGFkaX...

Chief of Party - Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program

The purpose of the Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program is to support ongoing activities by the national and county governments and other development partners to strengthen outcome measurements, learning, and accountability (MLA) systems in order to provide quality data and synthesized information for planning, implementation, policy development, and decision making. This activity will focus its support in yet to be defined counties with the project office based in one of the focal counties.

It is envisioned that the project will address two sub-purposes:

1 Increased leadership and management capacity of county governments for effective outcome MLA systems. 2 Increased availability, analysis, and use of quality data

Position Summary The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the Palladium team to achieve all program objectives. S/He will provide overall technical and strategic direction, leadership, and management oversight to the project team. The COP will be the principle point of contact for the USAID Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) and will have the authority to make decisions on behalf of Palladium and will have primary accountability for project requirements. S/He will coordinate and liaise with other stakeholders, including government agencies, other donor-funded projects, implementing partners, and USAID. The COP will work with the Deputy COP-Technical and other senior technical team members to lead the development and implementation of the project work plan. S/He will provide additional quality assurance and help ensure the timeliness of deliverables. S/He will work with the Finance and Administration Manager to oversee budgeting and the financial operations of the project, ensuring compliance with contractual, Palladium, USAID, and Kenyan requirements. The COP will also provide guidance and support on technical activities undertaken by the project related to informatics, data, M&E, and capacity building. The COP will coordinate on a routine basis with the Palladium home office and project partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of and leads the senior leadership team. As such, provides senior leadership, management oversight, and coordination on all matters project-wide.
• Provides subject matter expertise/technical assistance to the program, technical staff, and administrators.
• Provides analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems.
• Uses various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform contract tasks.
• Leads and/or reviews and monitors programmatic functions, i.e. development of work plans and budgets and quarterly/annual reports.
• Ensures quality of services and compliance, per project requirements.
• Provides functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets, as needed.
• Participates in and/or prepares necessary project-related reports, including presentations and white papers.
• Organizes and supports, as needed, project trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Participates, and represents the organization as needed, in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
• Leads and assists in research, data collection, policy formulation, training, and capacity building efforts in support of contract/agreement activities and deliverables.
• Supervises the project leadership team and provides guidance to lower level staff members.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in public health program management, health governance, health information systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, health informatics, or other field related to international health programs are required.
• Demonstrated success in collaboration and coordination across partners, sectors, and with home office.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing HIS projects or programs.
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities, often within a required timeframe.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents.
• Ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.
• Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Swahili required.
• Experience working with USAID and/or USAID partners is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=d2lsbGlhbS5zd2FuLjQ2Mjc0LjM4MzBAcGFsbGFkaX...

Deputy Chief of Party - Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program

The purpose of the Kenya Strategic Information at the County Level Program is to support ongoing activities by the national and county governments and other development partners to strengthen outcome measurements, learning, and accountability (MLA) systems in order to provide quality data and synthesized information for planning, implementation, policy development, and decision making. This activity will focus its support in yet to be defined counties with the project office based in a county.

It is envisioned that the project will address two sub-purposes:

1 Increased leadership and management capacity of county governments for effective outcome MLA systems. 2 Increased availability, analysis and use of quality data

Position Summary Under the leadership of the Chief of Party (COP), the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will lead and oversee activities related to governance aspects of the project, as well as the data demand and use and capacity building strategies and implementation of the project. Along with the COP, s/he will coordinate and collaborate with other donor-funded M&E/SI programs in Kenya. The DCOP will also work with the COP to develop and implement the project work plan and assure timely provision of high-quality deliverables and routine project reports. The DCOP is the secondary point of contact for the USAID Agreement Officer's Representative (AOR) and will serve as the acting COP when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the senior leadership team of the program. As such, provides senior leadership, management oversight, and coordination on all matters project-wide.
• Provides subject matter expertise and technical assistance to the program, technical staff, and administrators for the program.
• Provides analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems.
• Uses various quantitative and qualitative techniques to perform contract tasks.
• Leads and/or reviews and monitors programmatic functions, i.e. development of work plans and budgets and quarterly/annual reports.
• Ensures quality of services and compliance, per project requirements.
• Provides functional guidance to outside vendors to ensure deliverables are met within timelines and budgets, as needed.
• Participates in and/or prepares necessary project-related reports, including presentations and white papers.
• Organizes and supports, as needed, project trainings, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Participates, and represents the organization as needed, in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
• Leads and assists in research, data collection, policy formulation, training, and capacity building efforts in support of contract/agreement activities and deliverables.
• Supervises senior technical staff and provides guidance to mid- and junior level staff members.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in public health program management, health governance, information systems strengthening, monitoring and evaluation, policy formulation, or other field related to international health programs are required.
• Demonstrated success in collaboration and coordination across partners, sectors, and with home office.
• Demonstrated problem solving, analytic, financial, and evaluative skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects or programs.
• Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities, often within a required timeframe.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituents.
• Ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands.
• Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Swahili required.
• Experience working with USAID and/or USAID partners is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=d2lsbGlhbS5zd2FuLjExNzA3LjM4MzBAcGFsbGFkaX...

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Job Purpose:

The Business Development Officer will prospect for new clients, generate interest from potential clients, grow and retain existing accounts. S/he will explore options for growth and translate these into business results. Will have a thorough knowledge of business development practices, the development market and industry trends, and the solutions and services SustaiNet can provide to gain a competitive advantage.

Business Development:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the sector/thematic priority areas for Sustainet Group and systematically gather information regarding clients’ and funding agencies’ strategies and programming initiatives in these areas.
• Identify and build relationships with new and potential clients (including donors, aid agencies, government agencies, programmes and private business). Develop and maintain a database of clients, consultants and companies
• Develop and promote new products/services with clients and partners, and develop unique selling proposition and differentiators to create a competitive edge for Sustainet products/services. Specifically explore opportunities targeting business sector agents (non- donor funded) in SustaiNet’s thematic/sector priority areas.
• Explore cooperation opportunities with Kenyan and international consultancy companies and institutions with a view to leverage opportunities through concrete consortia and partnerships
• Expand SustaiNet’s network of strategic partners, associates and consultants by identifying and quality assuring new consultants (Kenyan and international), and maintain regular contact with these. Manage the SustaiNet CV database.
• Support the SustaiNet management in reflecting business trends and opportunities in business plans.
• Support other SustaiNet staff and strategic partners in establishing and developing networks.

Tendering:

• Manage the proposal process (EoIs and bids) for multiple proposals to stay on schedule, and present for review and approval prior to finalization and submission.
• Assist in due diligence process and fact finding missions.
• Advice on and assist outreach to relevant consultants and companies to pursue options for entry of consortia and partnerships for bids. Maintain contact and negotiate with identified consultants and partners.
• Analyse tender requirements and technical, costing and other issues of relevance to bids and provide substantive written inputs to proposals in areas of competence.
• Ensure all relevant documentation for bids is complete and accurate, and that all technical, commercial and contractual correspondence with clients and participating partners and consultants are efficiently addressed and closed out.
• Analyse the proposal schedule, monitor progress and highlight potential risks for on time delivery, and recommend corrective action for approval.
• Prepare reports such as summary schedules, proposal overviews, competitive overviews and cost/price summaries

Requirements

• University Degree in relevant field of study, preferable a Masters degree with some business experience.
• At least 3-5 years relevant working experience in a similar role, preferably in private company and/or development agency.
• Working knowledge in tendering process for development projects is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively seek out new business opportunities.
• Strong analytical and conceptualization skills. Capable of hands-on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with good report writing skills. Ability to communicate with stakeholders from a range of professional backgrounds. Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent planning, organizational and facilitation skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver exceptional results within deadlines and set budgets. Efficiency, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their applications which include a detailed CV, cover letter and contacts of 3 references via email to vacancy@sustainetea.org by 20th December 2016.

Program Director

POSITION: PROGRAM DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: PROGRAMS

REPORTS TO: REGIONAL DIRECTOR

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The Director of Programs is responsible to provide strategic direction and overall supervision of programs in the Mercy-USA East Africa Office. The Director of Programs serves as the lead in providing leadership and guidance for the quality implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all of the organization’s program portfolio. Mercy-USA’s programs in East Africa cover a wide variety of sectors from Health, Nutrition, WASH, Food Security to Education.

As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Programs participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives, and leads the East Africa office in promoting and enabling strong program-based responses that exemplify Mercy-USA’s work. The Director of Programs also takes a lead in problem solving, and initiating changes or adjustments in programs to better meet contextual needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management and Operations

• Contribute to the overall management and strategic development of the regional program portfolio
• Develop and implement long-term overall goals and objectives for programs, and ensure that benchmarks, accountability and internal control standards are established and exercised.
• Provide day-to-day management and leadership for donor-based teams to achieve individual program goals. Teams span multiple donors including USAID, UNICEF, WFP, and Global Fund, and sectors of work include health, nutrition, WASH, food security, and education.

o Empower teams to ensure individual project elements are conceptualized and project tasks achieved in compliance with all internal, project and donor requirements.

o Support program teams to develop and implement programmatic and financial work plans, and enable effective and efficient program delivery.

o Work with program teams to address programmatic challenges or opportunities, and support appropriate responses.

o Ensure that the programs operate within the approved budget and monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures.

• Organize and attend weekly departmental meetings with each program to maintain effective communication.
• Support the effective planning and delivery of program communications in conjunction with the Communication Officer and with individual teams
• In consultation with the Regional Director and the HR Team, responsible for the selection, hiring, and coaching of program employees.
• Direct, plan and coordinate training needs and evaluations for program staff.

· Communicate and engage with donors as necessary to address programs operations.

• With the Program Manager – Grants and Donor Compliance, Regional Director and other staff, work to develop a regional-level funding strategy and support the delivery of high quality proposals.
• Monitor the humanitarian situation in Somalia, supporting field assessments and advising the Regional Director and partners of response options.
• Promote appropriate innovation in program development.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure information regarding program activities and beneficiaries is regularly captured, stored and analyzed, and communicated where possible.
• Ensure technical deliverables and monitoring and evaluation plans are designed, agreed and match individual project requirements and ensure all project information and benchmarks are achieved.
• With program teams, ensure that monthly, quarterly and annual program statistics are compiled, analyzed, and used for both documentation and also program learning.

Coordination and Representation

• Work with the Regional Director, and support departments including Finance and Logistics to ensure both the coordination of the timely delivery of program supplies and that all operating expenses are within budgeted limits.
• Attend and represent the organization at coordination meetings, including cluster meetings, donor meetings, UN meetings etc as appropriate.
• Support the maximum visibility of the agency within the NGO community.
• Ensure full coordination and collaboration is established with donors, governments officials, ministries, UN agencies, and any other stakeholders as appropriate.

JOB SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

DESIRED

Academic

· Degree in International Relations, Health/Protection or other Social Service/Science related field

· Project Management or another technical relevant technical discipline a plus

· Professional qualification will be an added advantage

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

Experience

· 3-5 years in similar position

· Experience working in international contexts and cultures, preferably in complex contexts

· 1-2 years’ experience in a role requiring strategic planning

· Experience working in Health and/or Nutrition

· Experience of implementing donor funded projects. Priority donors include UNICEF, WFP, USAID/OFDA, and GLOBAL FUND and EAC projects

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

Previous work experience managing remote field teams

Experience working in East Africa

Experience working in Education, Food Security, or WASH programs

Work related skills

· Knowledge of donor guidelines

· 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 teams

· Ability to work in harsh conditions

· Systems-building skills

· 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:

The position will close 12th December 2016 , the incumbents should send their CV’s and cover letters or motivational letters to hr.eaprogram@mercyusa.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted