International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs - Finance Officer

Ref: NTM/ 615/05

ICAP within the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in the country.

This program is funded by PEPFAR. ICAP is currently accepting expressions of interest from candidates for a prospective USAID-funded project.

The Finance Officer will oversee the financial operations of the project and is responsible for financial planning, supervision and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight and advice on all finance matters
• Establish, manage and regularly review all finance procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance to USAID and ICAP/Columbia University rules and regulations.
• Develop and monitor annual project budgets and proposal budgets
• Ensure good cash flow management
• Supervise and support finance staff
• Review and monitor expenditure
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to USAID and ICAP/Columbia University
• Oversee sub agreement management with partners
• Manage annual financial audits of sub awardees
• Oversee all project administration including procurement, renovation and logistics

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in a financial management, accounting/CPA or equivalent
• At least 3 years experience in USG funded health project
• Knowledge of USAID financial management
• Strong analytical, supervisory and management skills
• Ability to function in a highly complex environment and work as a member of a collaborative team while exercising independent judgment
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications

How to apply:

Kindly e-mail your application and a detailed CV to icap-jobs-kenya@columbia.edu.

Please specify for which position you are applying by typing Ref: NTM/615/04 in the subject line.

Position will remain open until filled.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

UNDP - Amkeni Wakenya Institutional Development Consultant

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Post Title: Institutional Development Consultant

Consultant: Short-Term Consultant (Individual Contractors)

Agency / Project Name: UNDP Kenya / Amkeni WaKenya Facility

1. Background

Amkeni WaKenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya.

The name “Amkeni WaKenya” is inspired by the second stanza of the National Anthem that calls upon all Kenyans to arise and actively participate in nation building.

Amkeni WaKenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.

Participating development partners include the Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), the Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Norway, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the time of inception Amkeni WaKenya operated on the basis of three pillars, namely grant making, capacity building and learning & knowledge management; however these pillars have now been modified and are known as programme delivery methodologies.

1. Objectives of the Assignment

To enhance institutional development capacities of Amkeni grantees with regard to governance, strategic management, project management, gender mainstreaming, human rights-based management approaches, lobbying and advocacy.

2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The scope of work for this ToR shall include but not be limited to:

I. Participate in periodic or on-demand review of Amkeni WaKenya capacity assessment tools.

II. Administer capacity assessment tools on CSOs (conduct interviews, review CSO documents, visit partner offices and record observations)

III. Analyze data, compile and produce capacity assessment reports

IV. Draft concept papers for capacity building interventions that respond to the capacity gaps highlighted by the capacity assessments when called upon to do so

V. Facilitate capacity building interventions under guidance of the Capacity Building Specialist

VI. Administer evaluation tools with respect to capacity building interventions and analyze the findings of those evaluations

VII. Compile and submit reports on capacity interventions

VIII. Participate in reviews of capacity building interventions

IX. Draft training/capacity development materials

X. The Assignment will at times entail travel outside Nairobi at short notice

3. Deliverables

• The Consultant shall produce capacity assessment reports and capacity intervention reports (for capacity building activities they have facilitated).
• Submission of concept papers containing designs of capacity building interventions
• Successful delivery of capacity interventions using participatory methods; e.g. conducting a participatory training workshop, providing training materials.
• Submission of quality reports documenting the interventions.
• Submission of quality evaluation tools and reports
• Submission of quality draft training materials

4. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Consultants shall be reporting to the Capacity Building Specialist in Amkeni WaKenya Facility.

5. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The Consultants will be contracted up to December 5th 2012. Some travel outside Nairobi might be required during the duration of the assignment.

6. Consultant Presence Required on Duty Station/UNDP Premises

Consultants will work from Amkeni WaKenya or any other location as may be called upon

7. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Consultant selected will have the following expertise and qualification:

• Minimum - Masters University Degree in Arts, Law, Human Rights or equivalent
• 4 years’ experience in institutional capacity development interventions targeting civil society organizations in Kenya or in East African Region, with due regard to governance, strategic management, project management, gender mainstreaming, human rights-based management approaches, lobbying and advocacy
• Good knowledge of civil society organizations in the democratic governance sector in Kenya or East Africa
• S/he shall have solid practical experience in carrying our capacity assessments and evaluation of training activities
• Excellent facilitation and training skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Kenya
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

10. Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Institutional Development Experts

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to:

consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19thJanuary 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:

www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

UNDP - Amkeni WaKenya Rapporteurs Consultancy Services

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility (also known as “Amkeni WaKenya” or “The Facility”), under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan.

The CSDG Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.

This objective demands a focus on improved capacity of citizens to demand application of the law, upholding of basic rights of citizens, access to justice, promoting participation and inclusiveness, and ensuring the government’s accountability to citizens through the entrenchment of democratic governance in the country.

Amkeni Wakenya aims at providing support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the Rappoteuring of the Facility’s various 2012 activities on an “as and when needed” basis.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• First degree in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• At least (2) years professional experience of providing Rapporteur and report writing services at National or/ and International workshops or forums.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Good working knowledge and experience of democratic governance issues in Kenya
• Proficiency in computer especially Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of the consultancy

Provide rapporteuring services from the 01st February 2012 to 31st December 2012 on an “as and when needed” basis.

5. Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Rapporteurs

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to:
consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19th January 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni
WaKenya website: www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements

UNDP - Amkeni WaKenya Financial Management Consultants

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Post Title: Financial Management Consultants

Consultant: Short-Term Consultant (Individual Contractors)

Agency / Project Name: UNDP Kenya / Amkeni WaKenya` Facility

1. General Background

Reference is made to UNDP Amkeni WaKenya – CSDG Facility.

a) Background

Amkeni WaKenya is a UNDP led facility set up to promote democratic governance in Kenya. The name “Amkeni WaKenya” is inspired by the second stanza of the National Anthem that calls upon all Kenyans to arise and actively participate in nation building.

Amkeni WaKenya was established in July 2008, then known as the “Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility (CSDGF)” and works through Civil Society Organizations in the areas of democracy, human rights, governance reforms, and the integration of a rights based approach in social and economic reforms in Kenya.

Participating development partners include the Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), the Embassy of Sweden Embassy of Norway, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the time of inception Amkeni WaKenya operated on the basis of three pillars, namely grant making, capacity building and learning & knowledge management; however these pillars have now been modified and are known as programme delivery methodologies.

AMKENI WAKENYA is thus seeking Financial Management Consultants to carry out a range of capacity building interventions for Amkeni Waconia’s partner CSOs with a view to addressing their gaps relating to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

2. Objectives of the Assignment

To enhance institutional development capacities of Amkeni WaKenya grantees with regard to policy development (financial and human resources), strategy development (fundraising and resource mobilization) and skills development (financial management and accounting).

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The scope of work for this ToR shall include but not be limited to:

I. Participate in periodic or on-demand review of Amkeni WaKenya capacity assessment tools on financial management.

II. Undertake capacity assessments for CSO partners on varied aspects of financial management

III. Draft concept papers for capacity building interventions that respond to the capacity gaps highlighted by the capacity assessments when called upon to do so

IV. Facilitate capacity building interventions under guidance of the Capacity Building Specialist

V. Administer evaluation tools with respect to capacity building interventions and analyze the findings of those evaluations

VI. Compile and submit reports on capacity interventions

VII. Participate in reviews of capacity building interventions

VIII. Draft training materials on financial management

IX. The Assignment will at times entail travel outside Nairobi at short notice

4. Deliverables

• The Consultants shall deliver capacity intervention reports (for capacity building activities they have facilitated).
• Submission of concept papers containing designs of capacity building interventions assigned to them
• Successful delivery of capacity interventions using participatory methods; e.g. conducting a participatory training workshop, providing training materials.
• Submission of quality reports documenting the interventions.
• Submission of quality evaluation tools and reports
• Submission of quality draft training materials

5. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Consultants shall be reporting to the Capacity Building Specialist in Amkeni WaKenya Facility.

6. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The Consultants will be contracted up to December 5th 2012. Some travel outsidede Nairobi might be required during the duration of the assignment.

7. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Consultants selected will have the following expertise:

• Minimum - Masters University Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration or equivalent
• Be a CPA-K holder or possess equivalent qualifications
• S/he should have minimum 4 years’ experience of institutional capacity development interventions targeting civil society organizations in Kenya or in East African Region, with due regard to policy, strategy and skills development in financial management
• Good knowledge of civil society organizations in the democratic governance sector in Kenya or East Africa
• S/he shall have solid practical experience in carrying our capacity assessments and evaluation of training activities
• Excellent facilitation and training skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Experience in undertaking similar assignments in Kenya

8. Application Procedure.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with the subject clearly marked as follows: Amkeni WaKenya- Financial Management Consultants

Please complete a current P11 form, CVs (3 pages Maximum per CV) containing a comprehensive profile of similar or comparable consultancies and referees to: consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 19thJanuary 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website:

www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements and the Amkeni WaKenya website:

www.amkeniwakenya.org/index.php/procurements