Specialist - Capital Markets and Financial Inclusion.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of a Specialist - Capital Markets and Financial Inclusion. 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Job Type: In-Country National
 

Employment Type: International Employment
 

Job Function: Strategy
 

Travel: 30%

The Specialist - Capital Markets and Financial Inclusion is responsible for implementation and coordination of the capital market and financial inclusion strategy in the Africa area. 

He/she will be responsible for the growth and development of the existing housing finance and SME portfolio in the region, consistent with HFHI standards and strategic goals towards sustainably serving families. 

At the same time, he/she will contribute to the implementation of a regional expansion and capital mobilization strategy with special focus in partnerships with Financial Service Providers (FSP) and SME’s through the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS: Shelter Venture Fund, Micro Build Fund) and other investors or investment vehicles.

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

About Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter:

The Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter works with housing market systems by supporting local firms and expanding innovative and client-responsive services, products and financing so that households can improve their shelter more effectively and efficiently. 

Acting as a market facilitator through the Terwilliger Center, Habitat for Humanity will have exponentially more impact by improving systems that make better housing possible for millions more families, most of whom build their homes in stages. 

The Terwilliger Center’s approach stays true to Habitat for Humanity’s original principles of self-help and sustainability by focusing on improving systems that enable families to achieve affordable shelter without needing ongoing direct support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF CAPITAL MARKETS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGIES AND MODELS

• Coordinate and implement technical support strategies on Housing Finance and SME issues: product development, financial modeling, conceptual innovations, evaluations, involvement on specific projects.
• Coordinate and implement capital mobilization strategies for supporting the funding needs for both demand (clients and FSP’s) and supply (SME’s) side of the housing value chain, in collaboration with Market Systems.
• Promote inter-institutional adoption and adaptation of successful housing, financing and micro-finance models.
• Monitor and evaluate innovative projects, generate learnings and promote scaling of effective models, sharing and knowledge transfer.
• Support Manager CMFI in development of project proposals to potential donors, or investors, focusing on coordination and development of the capital market/financial inclusion design and objectives.

DEVELOPMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS

• Position TCIS EMEA-niche as a solution to Housing Finance, Housing Microfinance and SME’s in Africa region.
• Identify, prioritize, establish and maintain relationships with Implementing Partners (Micro Finance Institutions, other Local Finance Institutions, Donors, Investors, SME’s, consultants, etc).
• Develop and pilot partnership projects in cooperation with partners and area office team.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION

• Support Manager CMFI to identify new funds to support Housing Finance and SME’s activities and programs.
• Identify, prioritize, establish and maintain relationships with Funding Partners (Investors, Guarantors, Donors).

SUPPORT MICRO BUILD FUND, SVF AND TCIS LEADERSHIP

• Promote and identify potential MFI and SME’s partners.
• Conduct the appropriate due diligence (both desk and on-site) and a proposal development for each MFI and SME partner.
• Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred in international development, business administration, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of work experience in international development, preferably with an INGO, experience in developing countries is a plus.
• At least 5 years’ experience and demonstrated success in capacity building of partners.
• Experience in designing and delivery of housing microfinance and SME’s investment projects.
• Experience in selecting and coordinating consultant base.
• Working experience in microfinance and/or housing finance; with an understanding of low income segments.
• Investment, portfolio management and financial literacy experience strongly preferred.
• Credit and micro credit analysis abilities.
• Strong Excel & other MS office skills.
• Strong evaluation skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Cross-cultural communication skills.
• Negotiation and partnership development skills.
• Process facilitation and organizational development skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Must be currently eligible to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

Preferred: Fluent in French

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Closing Date for Applications is 27 October 2017.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Emergency Specialist, NO-C

UNICEF
 

Job Re-Advertisement: Emergency Specialist, NO-C

Nairobi, Kenya 

(Open to Kenya nationals only)
 

Job no: 507831
 

Work type: Temporary Appointment
 

Location: Kenya
 

Categories: Emergency Programme

 

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. 

Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

UNICEF has a scale up emergency nutrition plan in place. In January 2015, a cholera outbreak was declared in western Kenya and Nairobi. 

Cholera has now spread to 11 counties with over 3200 cases. MoH is calling for a national emergency and ask the stakeholders to step up emergency preparedness and response in affected and high risk area. The current raining season is increasing the risk of further spread of cholera. 

UNICEF will scale up its response and review the HAC accordingly. UNICEF need to increase multi-sector information management to support the GoK and sectors in the response.

While the humanitarian situation is deteriorating, UNICEF KCO has embarked in the reinforcement of the skills and competencies of its three zonal office in planning, managing and monitoring flagship priorities to reach results for children in their geographical area. 

By mid-2015, two out of the three zonal office will have clear defined flagship programs with activities drawn from the CPD and zonal office management plan to deliver them. 

The Field Operation and Emergency section is responsible to support the zonal offices capacity development plan and to develop the tool to monitor the performance of the zonal offices against their flagship priorities.

How can you make a difference?

As an Emergency and Programme Support Specialist you will:

Support the Country Office in developing and maintaining performance monitoring mechanism for the zonal office, and follow up on programme management issues between field and Nairobi. He/She will also support capacity building of the zone office in the use of the system.

Additionally, the deteriorating humanitarian environment compels KCO office to produce high quality humanitarian information and analysis for donors, Government and the general population, to support multi sectoral assessments. 

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Field Operations and Emergency the key responsibilities of the post will be as follows:

Humanitarian assessment, reporting, documentation/communication

Information for programme planning and monitoring in humanitarian response and recovery settings, in close association with UNICEF monitoring, evaluation and reporting staff and linking with established Government and sector/cluster systems.

1. Provide support for information collection and data analysis as necessary to  emergency sector working groups/clusters that UNICEF supports including WASH, Nutrition, Education and Child Protection
2. Supervise and support compilation of regular situation updates on humanitarian, recovery and Disaster Risk Reduction Programmes as well as specific analytical reports on programmes as requested. Produce target-group tailored information and visual products to complement analysis and reporting.
3. Support the implementation of the phase 4 of KIRA, improving the transfer of skills and leadership to the Government of Kenya and the Kenya Red Cross.
4. If required , support/lead Kira field assessment of humanitarian crisis
5. Produce high quality donor reports for UNICEF’s humanitarian donors, including quality review of quarterly UNICEF’s Humanitarian Performance Monitoring report and HAC end of year report. Including support in development of info graphic and maps on request.
6. Support HAC mid-year review and 2016 HAC development.
7. Establishment/strengthening performance monitoring tool for zone office and provide maintenance and follow up of reporting mechanism from the Zone office.
8. Develop systems for effectively monitoring management performance of zone office
9. Work with Zone office during the development of the system and its implementation.
10. Analyze Zone office monthly reporting and extract trends on major issues and bottlenecks that impact on the performance of the Zone office.
11. Work with operations and program team to facilitate effective resolution of issues raised by zone office.
12. Evaluate the functioning of the system and provide recommendation for its improvement
13. Support Zone office in review of their flagship priorities and review capacity development requirement for delivering them.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in relevant fields Social Sciences, Public Admin, International Law, Public Health, Nutrition, International Relations, Business Admin, or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

mothers2mothers - Training & Education Specialist, Partner Associate – Kisumu, and Country Finance Officer

mothers2mothers is an Africa-based, global non-governmental organisation that unlocks the potential of women living with HIV to end paediatric AIDS and create healthy families and communities.

m2m’s scalable, high-impact peer approach has proven to reduce mother-to-child transmission rates and achieve better health outcomes, while also creating significant savings through averted HIV treatment costs. 

m2m has worked with government, health facility staff, and communities in sub-Saharan Africa for more than 15 years, including 8 years implementing in Kenya.

mothers2mothers Kenya invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:
 

 

1. Training & Education Specialist
 

2. Partner Associate – Kisumu
 

3. Country Finance Officer
 

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

WPE Coordinator - Nairobi
 

Sector: Women's Protection and Empowerment 

Location: Kenya 

Employee Type: Regular 

Employee Category: Full Time
 

Job Purpose / Objective: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs (IRC Kenya),  and technical support from WPE Technical Advisor, the WPE Coordinator will be part of the country  management.

Education Advisor - Somalia / Somaliland

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 / Somali nationals for the following position:
 

Job Title: Education Advisor - Somalia / Somaliland
 

Location: Nairobi With Regular Travel to Mogadishu And Hargeisa

M-Lab Team Leader - Health - Tanzania

Vacancy: M-Lab Team Leader - Health - Tanzania
 

About the M-Lab Dodore: The Lab is our think-and-do tank. A space to micro-simulate projects, extract data, evaluate projects and conduct surveys. 

Simply, this is where we test systems and behaviors that cannot be implemented without being examined in detail. 

We have conducted extensive surveys on user experiences using mobile payment systems for

Market Linkages & Cooperatives Assistant Manager

Position: Market Linkages & Cooperatives Assistant Manager 
 

Employer: Nuru Kenya
 

Location: Isibania, Kenya
 

Job Type: Full Time, Contract
 

Number of positions: 1

About the Organization: Nuru Kenya is a non-governmental organization currently working in Migori County, Kenya. Nuru Kenya’s mission is to end extreme poverty in remote, rural areas of Kenya. 

To this end, Nuru implements a holistic development model working with programs in Agriculture, Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, and Education.

 

Nuru Kenya has established its initial cooperatives and is working towards strengthening those cooperatives so that they are effective in delivering services to its members. 

The organization is therefore looking for a qualified candidate to fill the above position.

Overview of the Job: Reporting to the Market Linkages & Cooperatives Manager, the ideal candidate is expected to support the ML&COOP Manager in organizing farmers; linking farmers/cooperatives to markets; registering cooperatives; strategic planning; capacity building and development of cooperative leaders; and in setting up accounting, bookkeeping and administrative systems for cooperatives.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in researching and locating markets for Nuru farmers’ produce and develop and implement strategy to link Nuru farmers & cooperatives to fair markets.
• Assist in management of aggregation, buying, storing, and selling operations and staff during harvest and buying season.
• Research and explore funding and investment opportunities for improving or expanding Nuru’s market linkage operations.
• Inform Nuru Kenya and organized farmers on cooperative establishment in Kenya including topics such as laws and policies, best practices, registration procedures, etc.
• Assist the Agriculture and Financial Inclusion Program staff with the organization of farmers into cooperatives and facilitate the registration of cooperatives.
• Deliver trainings for rural cooperative capacity-building; including cooperative management, staffing plans, democratic leadership and cooperative business plan development.
• Help Nuru Kenya and cooperative societies in setting up and maintaining accounting and record keeping systems with strong financial controls.
• Execute financial models that appropriately balance farmer welfare and organizational sustainability for Nuru Kenya’s market linkage and agricultural loan initiatives.
• Liaise with government cooperative development and marketing offices and resolve any policy and administrative issues that may arise.
• Deputize the ML & Coop Manager when absent and as directed and to competently perform all assigned/ delegated duties
• Supervise Cooperatives Managers and Accountant
• Perform other duties as required.

Note that this Job description can be reviewed and changed if need be by the management

Qualifications:

• BSC in Cooperative Management, Agribusiness Management or any other related course.
• 5-6 years of experience in operations, management and/or development of agricultural cooperative societies
• Strong quantitative skills; specifically demonstrated ability to create and execute financial models and business plans
• Experience with agribusiness or cereal markets in Kenya
• Detailed understanding of challenges facing small scale farmers, grain/agricultural produce markets and cooperatives in Kenya
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office suits 
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to work independently
• Desire to work with rural farmers in field conditions
• Experience supervising staff will be an added advantage
• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Fluent in English and Swahili

Working Conditions: Work will be performed in the office, and sometimes in the field. Some work is also expected from the computer at home during evenings and weekends during busier seasons.

Remuneration: Commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience.

Nuru Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we give equal opportunity to all qualified candidates. 

Application Process:
 

Interested applicants should submit their application; resume and cover letter supported by at least two known references. 

Candidates to also attach a valid Certificate of Good Conduct, kindly quote your current and expected salary.  

Complete your application in English, include your phone number, and email it to mlc@nuru.co.ke by the 15th of February, 2016 at 5pm EAT. 

We will only accept email applications. Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Indicate the job title as the Heading/subject of your application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note:

 
Incomplete applications will not be considered

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

We do not charge or accept money as a fee at any stage in our hiring process.

See www.nuruinternational.org for further information about the organization. 

M-Lab Field Coordinator – Agriculture

M-Lab Field Coordinator – Agriculture
 

About the M- Lab: The Lab is our think-and-do tank. A space to micro-simulate projects, extract data, evaluate projects and conduct surveys. 

Simply, this is where we test systems and behaviors that cannot be implemented without being examined in detail. 

We have conducted extensive surveys on user experiences using mobile payment systems for health in many different settings, we have carried out surveys on the effects on donor incentives on health care access and health insurance. 

The Lab designs tests, trains participants and conducts quantitative and qualitative data collection. 

Currently we have around 20 different tests ideas for a number of different partners.

We would like to apply the use of the mobile wallet technology on other sectors such as agriculture and education.
 

For this reason we are currently looking for a highly motivated and pro-active individual with a background in the agricultural sector.
 

M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Purpose: Reporting to the Lab Manager and Team Leader, the Lab Field Coordinator is responsible for the formulation and implementation of Lab Tests in the agricultural sector.
 

M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Duties:

• Conceptualize new test models of how the mobile wallet can be of use in the agriculture value chain. Can mobile wallet technology be used to connect buyers and sellers or donors and beneficiaries along the agricultural value chain?
• Approach actors in the value chain and market proposed models
• Recruitment and training actors in the value chain, field agents and any other identified stakeholder so as to implement the proposed model.
• Work with management in determining research budgets and schedules.
• Support with the development of research and data-collection instruments and carry out pilots.
• Receive, resolve and/or revert complaints from the various actors to the Lab Manager and Team Leader.
• Pro-actively detect problems and opportunities and find solutions to different issues related to the lab projects and maintain documentation for reference purposes. In addition, track test progress and correct any deviations and delays. 
• Identify foreign partners who Dodore can engage with so as to scale up the projects.
• Internally test mobile technology and mobile payment systems and identify potential problems for end users of these systems.
• Writing of concept notes and reports.
• Make logistic arrangements in carrying out of internal and external Lab meetings and actively participate in these meetings.
• Assist in other tasks that may be assigned by the M- Lab Manager or Team Leader.

Requirements:

• Recently obtained or about to complete a Master’s degree in an agriculture related subject or rural development
• At least one year of demonstrated experience in designing, and implementing research projects, preferably agricultural related projects.
• Proven experience in supervising teams on the ground, both motivating and mentoring as well as monitoring.
• Proven experience in writing of concepts and reports.
• Ability to carry out data entry and analysis using SPSS and excel will be an added advantage.
• Pro-active attitude and be able to think outside of the box.
• Willingness to work in informal settlements and occasional travel to (rural)Areas in other parts of the country.
• Kenyan Nationals only.

Gross Salary: 50,000- 70,000 Ksh/month 
 

This gross salary is dependent on one’s level of expertise. 
 

The gross salary is subject to statutory deductions i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF) 

Intended starting date: 22nd February 2016

Application Process: 

In order to apply for this job strictly send your cover letter and CV as one file to recruitment@dodore.org i.e. convert both cover letter and CV to PDF and merge to one PDF file. 
 

The detailed CV should have referees who can be contacted to attest on the applicant’s suitability for the position

Cover letter should be customized to this position

Strictly mention your name and ‘Application Field Coordinator – Agriculture’ in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications and applications beyond the deadline will not be accepted.

Deadline for Applications: Friday 5th February 2016

For more information: www.dodore.co.ke

M-Lab Field Coordinator – Education

M-Lab Field Coordinator – Education
 

About the M-Lab: The Lab is our think-and-do tank. A space to micro-simulate projects, extract data, evaluate projects and conduct surveys. 

Simply, this is where we test systems and behaviors that cannot be implemented without being examined in detail. 

We have conducted extensive surveys on user experiences using mobile payment systems for health in many different settings, we have carried out surveys on the effects on donor incentives on health care access and health insurance. 

The Lab designs tests, trains participants and conducts quantitative and qualitative data collection. Currently we have around 20 different tests ideas for a number of different partners. 

We would like to apply the use of the mobile wallet as a payment system on other sectors such as agriculture and education.
 

For this purpose we are currently looking for a highly motivated and pro-active individual with experience in the educational sector and more specifically in the carrying out of donor, private or government sponsored educational projects. 

M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Purpose: Reporting to the Lab Team Leader and Lab Manager, the Lab Field Coordinator is responsible for the formulation and implementation of Lab Tests in the area of education. 

Primarily we would like to integrate mobile wallet use in the education sector. A concern for instance is how the mobile wallet can be used to connect donor aid with schools, or for example how it can be used for children with special needs that require specialized equipment to enable them to learn in schools. 

M- Lab Field Coordinator Job Duties:

• Conceptualize new test models involving the mobile wallet and quality education.
• Recruitment and training field agents and any other identified stakeholder so as to implement the proposed model.
• Work with the Lab Team leader in determining research budgets and schedules.
• Support with the development of research and data-collection instruments by carrying out pilots.
• Receive, resolve and/or revert complaints from the various actors to the Lab Manager and Team Leader.
• Pro-actively detect problems and opportunities and find solutions to different issues related to the lab projects and maintain documentation for reference purposes. In addition, track test progress and correct any deviations and delays.
• Identify partners who Dodore can engage with so as to scale up the projects.
• Approach actors in the education sector i.e. donors, NGOs, Government and market the proposed models for scalability.
• Make logistic arrangements in carrying out of internal and external Lab meetings.
• Assist in other tasks that may be assigned by the M-Lab Manager or Team Leader.

Requirements:

• Recently obtained or about to complete a Master’s degree in a Social Science / Education or a Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science degree with 3 years of work experience.
• At least one year of demonstrated experience in designing, and implementing research projects, preferably educational projects.
• Proven experience in supervising teams on the ground, both motivating and mentoring as well as monitoring.
• Proven experience in writing of concepts and reports.
• Ability to carry out data entry and analysis using SPSS and excel will be an added advantage
• Pro-active attitude and be able to think outside of the box.
• An active network in the educational sector (educational institutions, donors, NGOs, government) is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to work in informal settlements and occasional travel to (rural) areas in other parts of the country.
• Kenyan Nationals only.

Gross Salary: 50,000- 70,000 Ksh/month 
 

This gross salary is dependent on one’s level of expertise. 
 

The gross salary is subject to statutory deductions i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF) 

Intended Starting date: 22nd February 2016

Application Process: 

In order to apply for this job strictly send your cover letter and CV  as one file to recruitment@dodore.org i.e. convert both cover letter and CV to PDF and merge to one PDF file. 
 

The detailed CV should have referees who can be contacted to attest on the applicant’s suitability for the position

Cover letter should be customized to this position

Strictly mention your name and ‘Application Field Coordinator – Education’ in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications and applications beyond the deadline will not be accepted.

Deadline for Applications: Friday 5th February.

For more information: www.dodore.co.ke

M-Lab Team Leader - Health

Job Vacancy: M-Lab Team Leader - Health

About the M- Lab Dodore: The Lab is our think-and-do tank. A space to micro-simulate projects, extract data, evaluate projects and conduct surveys. 

Simply, this is where we test systems and behaviors that cannot be implemented without being examined in detail. 

We have conducted extensive surveys on user experiences using mobile payment systems for health in many different settings, we have carried out surveys on the effects on donor incentives on health care access and health insurance. 

 

The Lab designs tests, trains participants and conducts quantitative and qualitative data collection. Currently we have around 20 different tests ideas for a number of different partners. 

Because of expected expansion of the team, we are currently recruiting a highly motived, self-driven and pro-active Team Leader.

M- Lab Team Leader (Health) : Reporting to the M-Lab Manager, the Lab Team Leader  will be responsible for the conceptualization, preparation, implementation and evaluation of M-Health Lab Test including the supervision of Field Coordinators and Lab Support Officers assigned to these tests.
 

M-Health Lab Team Leader Position Job Duties:

• Supervise operations staff to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Work with the Lab Manager in determining research budgets and schedules.
• Track project progress and correct any deviations and delays.
• Ensure that projects are executed within allotted timelines and budgets.
• Establish good working relationships with all stakeholders involved
• Act pro-actively to keep projects from stalling and delaying.
• Develop and review plans to achieve research objectives.
• Resolve any problems related to quality and compliance promptly.
• Analyze operational problems and implement corrective actions.
• Develop new methodologies to improve quality and productivity of tests.
• Maintain documentations of problems and their resolutions for reference purposes.
• Drafting concepts for new test or sales models.
• Development of research and data-collection instruments
• Analysis of data and writing of reports to the client
• Proactively identify and conceptualize new business opportunities and innovative ideas for future development of the department.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, Social Sciences, Rural Development, Community Mobilization or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated experience in designing, implementing managing, and evaluating community-based health care programs that support the priorities of the Basic Package of Health Services
• Proven experience in managing and supervising teams on the ground, both motivating and mentoring as well as monitoring.
• Proven experience in writing of concepts and reports.
• Pro-active attitude and be able to think outside of the box.
• Willingness to work in informal settlements and occasional travel to (rural) Areas in other parts of the country.
• Kenyan nationals only.

Starting Salary: 
 

Gross Salary: 70,000 - 90,000 Ksh/month 
 

This gross salary is dependent on one’s level of expertise. 
 

The gross salary is subject to statutory deductions i.e. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF) 

Starting date: March 2016

Application Process: 

In order to apply for this job strictly send your cover letter and CV as one file to recruitment@dodore.org i.e. convert both cover letter and CV to PDF and merge to one PDF file. 
 

The detailed CV should have referees who can be contacted to attest on the applicant’s suitability for the position

The Cover Letter should be customized to this position.

A brief, unedited writing example (max 4 pages) that demonstrates candidates writing skills in PDF.

Strictly apply mentioning your name and ‘Application Lab Team Leader -Kenya’in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications and applications beyond the deadline will not be accepted.

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 10th of February 2016

For more information: www.dodore.co.ke

Programme Director, BRACED

Position Title: Programme Director, BRACED
 

Primary Location: Nairobi, Kenya with Significant Travel to Karamoja (Uganda) and Wajir
 

Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps’ goal in Kenya is to strengthen and sustain capabilities of Kenyan society and stakeholders to be agents of positive change in their communities.

  

It achieves this goal through four objectives:
 

1) Increase the effectiveness of public service at the county government level;
 

2) Strengthen adolescent & youth leadership, livelihoods, & ability to influence government policy,
 

3) Reduce levels of in-country and cross-border conflicts that threaten to destabilize development gains; and
 

4) Increase the capabilities and assets of households to adapt and recover from shocks and stresses.
 

The BRACED Programme Director will be responsible for the overall management, implementation and reporting of the DFID-funded, multi-year Building resilience and adaptation to climate extremes and disasters programme (BRACED) program. 

BRACED, a 4.5 million GBP programme, is a Mercy Corps-led program that includes four consortium partners poised to build the absorptive, adaptive and transformative capacity of more than 200,000 individual households in northern Kenya (Wajir) and northern Uganda (Karamoja). 

The Programme Director is the lead team member responsible for quality, timely and on-budget program delivery and demonstrating program impact. 

This position helps Mercy Corps in Kenya achieve objective #4 while helping to advance Mercy Corps’ resilience strategy for East Africa.
 

General Position Summary: The Programme Director will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision for BRACED, managing staff and resources to ensure that the program meets its targets and deliverables on-time and within budget. 

The Programme Director will supervise key program staff and ensure accountability to Mercy Corps policies and donor rules and regulations. 

He/she will be the primary program representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers and external stakeholders for BRACED. 

Involvement of and communication with four consortium partners will be key in maximizing partners’ programme contributions and ensuring programme success.
 

Essential Job Functions:
 

Program Implementation

• Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation, development and management.
• Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities, government strategies and partners, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles and strategic plan.
• Ensure adherence to the DFID/KPMG grant agreement and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
• Oversee the workplans, schedules and performance of consortium partners and sub-grantees.
• Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Reporting

• Facilitate the achievement of program targets and objectives and lead efforts to design effective M&E systems with consortium guidance.
• Ensure timely and quality formal and informal reporting on all aspects of the program that includes feedback loops with team members and consortium partners.
• Ensure BRACED monitoring staff lead the process of converting monitoring information to useable forms for program managers and staff to act on it and make management decisions.
• Ensure that M&E staff focus on assisting programs to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.

Coordination and Representation

• Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Country Director.
• Coordinate activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.

Staff Management, Professional Development and Team building

• Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.
• Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using, the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback.
• Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.
• Contribute to country and regional team-building efforts and strategies, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Program Support Operations

• Coordinate with program and finance and administration staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security, administration and human resources.
• Propose the design of new local policies as needed and in accordance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations.

Security

• Work closely with the country teams’ security focal points to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work.
• Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities.
• Ensure BRACED staff members adhere to all Mercy Corps security protocols.

Accountability: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.
 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Direct supervision of: Programme Managers (1 Wajir-based and 1 Karamoja-based), BRACED Coordinator and Learning Manager (Nairobi-based).
• Reports Directly To: Country Director, Kenya (with a dotted line to Uganda Country Director)
• Works Directly With: Kenya and Uganda Country Directors, finance and operations personnel, other Programme Managers in both countries (where multiple programs operate), HQ RPT members, and TSU team members.

Knowledge and Experience:

• MA, MSc or equivalent in social science, management, international development or other relevant field.
• Eight years of overseas experience including four years in a senior management position, including at a regional/cross-country level.
• Previous experience with and strong understanding of DFID rules, regulations and compliance issues. Experience working with a Fund Manager is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing.
• Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.
• Experience managing Resilience and/or Climate Change Adaptation projects
• Proven understanding of both urban and rural livelihoods systems, climate change adaptation strategies, and resilience programming.
• Experience implementing activities in East Africa, and specifically Kenya and Uganda – with a strong understanding of the current political, economic, cultural and historical context of both countries
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

Success Factors: The successful Programme Director will possess demonstrated management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. 

He/she will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the parameters of the BRACED grant and Mercy Corps’ regional strategy. 

S/he will also have proven experience working with cross-cultural teams, mentoring staff, and staff development. 

Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. 

The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

The successful Programme Director must be comfortable operating and traveling in a sometimes volatile security environment and therefore, changing plans and program tactics accordingly.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions: The Programme Director role is based in Nairobi. The location is accompanied and secure. Housing is individual accommodation with freedom of movement beyond the house/office. 

There are seven reputable international schools in Kenya. Staff have a high degree of access to medical, electricity, water, etc. This position requires 50% travel to field offices in both secure and insecure environments.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. 

Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should follow the following link to apply for the positionhttp://bit.ly/1RzdRKA on or before Wednesday, 10th February 2016.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.