Save the Children International - Child Centred Risk Reduction and Adaptation Advisor Job in Kenya

Child Centred Risk Reduction and Adaptation Advisor

Contract Period: 12 months
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the field
Grade: 4
Reporting to: Livelihood and Food Security Technical Manager

General:

Save the Children International fights for children’s rights. We influence public opinion and support and
work with children at risk. 

Our vision is a world in which all children’s rights are fulfilled – a world that
respects and values each child, a world where all children participate and have influence, a world where
all children have hope and opportunity.

The world is faced with increasing number of emergencies in which children are often the most affected
and most vulnerable. 

They constitute the highest number, as much as 1/3rd in an affected population. Save the Children has learned from its experience that children need to be at the forefront of our emergencies planning while integrating them in to long-term development strategies. 

Child-Centred Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) as a strategic approach has emerged out of Save the Children’s work with children in a number of recent emergencies across the world.

Child-Centred Disaster Risk Reduction (CCDRR) has been recently established by Save the Children primarily in response to the severe drought conditions that prevail across Somalia/Somaliland. 

There is an opportunity in developing relevant and appropriate involvement of children in integrated DRR
programmes and include activities which also consider Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). 

The integrated programme will focus on child resilience and education.

This position will be currently based in the Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Country Office in
Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

• S/he will have the responsibility for developing and advising Save the Children Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation work in line with the global Save the Children DRR/CCA strategy and in particular the Horn of Africa Emergency Response Strategy. 
• The role will be supported by the Regional Risk Reduction and Adaptation Programme manager:

Technical Support and Capacity building:

• Facilitate capacity development of staff, partners, children and communities in childcentred Risk Reduction and Adaptation work
• Ensure implementation of context specific DRR/CCA interventions with relevant participation of children and other stakeholders
• Provide technical training and orientation on how to reduce the impact of disasters through drought management and climate change adaptation.

Strategy and Programme Development

• Support the Somalia country programme to establish Child-Centred DRR/CCA activities across existing sectoral and multi-sectoral projects
• Support integrated assessments in target zones to identify the risks and vulnerabilities facing children and their coping strategies through the Integrated Vulnerability and Impact assessment for Adaptation to change methodologies
• Initiate new ideas focusing on child-centred DRR/CCA through conceptual and practical analysis of the subject relevant to the context
• Build the capacity of national staff to prepare Risk and Adaptation plans for implementing quality and timely DRR/CCA activities in coordination with other sector staff.
• Assist implementation teams to communicate to local authorities the outcomes of the Risk and Adaptation plans stemming from the child centered integrated assessments
• Work closely with the area teams to Assist and develop the capacity of Local Authorities to prepare and adapt to risks and changes
• Collaborate with Sectoral Managers and technical advisors and network with other agencies to promote integrated planning and implementation
• Ensure that lessons of child-centred DRR/CCA are regularly documented and communicated to not only inform project planning and implementation but also enhance better understanding amongst other key actors including donors.
• Contribute to the development of proposals related to DRR/CCA • Proactively explore and develop opportunities for fundraising including proposal writing for Child-Centred DRR/CCA related work and strategic co-operation
• Proactively explore Research gaps for improved programming and Advocacy opportunities
• Contribute actively to the regional DRR/CCA working group

Monitoring and Evaluation

• With the support of the M&E manager put in place and operationalize a monitoring system where the project results are tracked regularly
• Provide support to project managers and Quality assure the periodic reports on the DRR/CCA components of the projects
• Facilitate reviews and project impact assessments of DRR/CCA projects
• Develop mechanisms and tools to facilitate children’s participation in project monitoring, assessment and evaluation in DRR/CCA projects.

Qualifications, Competencies and Experiences Required:

Qualifications:

Essential

• Bachelors in Development, Environmental Studies, Social & Political Science etc.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience of working with an INGO
• Minimum one year experience in a Humanitarian context and in Child participation methodologies.
• Previous experience in Risk Reduction and Adaptation
• Previous experience in coordinating, implementing and managing programs at Head and Field Office
• Fluent in English

Competencies:

• Project Management and coordination of projects in a humanitarian context
• Providing technical assistance on how to incorporate meaningful child participation in DRR/CCA project activities.
• Providing technical assistance on cross-sectoral analysis of risks and adaptation options
• Producing monitoring and evaluation reports and reporting according to donor requirements

Personal competences

• Organized and systematic
• Strongly analytic and socially engaged
• Can work independently and in teams
• Flexible and with good problem solving skills
• Ability to work in extreme circumstances
• Ability and willingness to change work patterns and hours in the event of major emergencies

Experience:

• Experience from previous posting and/or similar work
• Ready to and experienced with travelling.
• Knowledge of civil society and partnerships in developing countries
• Knowledge of youth and education, protection and child rights based work in practice
• Experience of working in Africa and with knowledge of drought management.
• Good intercultural communication skills

Terms of employment

• The position starts as soon as possible.
• The recruitment implies that the candidate meets the requirements of Save the Children Child
• Protection Policy which includes a criminal records disclosure.
• Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org
• Application Closing Date: Friday 18th May 2012.
• However, the closing date may be earlier than this date due to the urgency in filling the position.

Export Markets Manager Job in Kenya

Export Markets Manager: FMCG Industry

A highly successful multi-national company with a local Manufacturing Plant that has operated in the Kenyan Market as well as the East African Region is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to work in the Sales Department with the main responsibility of growing the exports regional market.

Job Summary: 

Responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across the region.This is not limited to channels but also new markets both in new and current markets.

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Export Markets Manager will be responsible for:

• Achievement of Set Targets for New Channels and New Markets
• Formulation of sales strategies and implementation of the same through the trade
• Recruitment of New Markets and of key distributors, sub distributors, wholesalers and retailers countrywide
• Ensure that the Multi – National’s entry into these markets is smooth by ensuring that all rules and regulations are met.
• Ensure Visibility in the trade is high and as per agreed picture of success at all outlets in the region.
• Oversee implementation of recommended channel margins and pricing structures structure.
• Implementation of all trade activities as per set plan.
• Develop and Propose incentives to motivate the channel and Team to ensure high levels of motivation and performance in the region
• Management, Development and nurturing of direct reports and resources assigned to self and the team
• Ensure compliance of set rules and procedures across all the Markets
• Point of sale branding

Essential or minimum requirements

• Degree or an advanced diploma in a Business related field

Knowledge and Experience

• 5 years hands on experience in Direct Selling in a service or FMCG industry with 2 years in a supervisory/management Level
• Knowledge of the regional market would be a key advantage
• Computer literate
• Customer Care experience

Capabilities

• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strategic Planning abilities
• Excellent report writing skills
• Passionate about FMCG , explores long term market opportunities to ensure sustainable growth
• Excellent communication and working relationships skills
• Delivering high standards of service
• Entrepreneurial orientation, project management, negotiation, nurturing, operational excellence and customer focus skills.
• Result-oriented and self-driven

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. 

Your application will be handled in strict confidence. Please send your CV through email, latest Friday 11th May 2012, to:

recruit@hcsskenya.co.ke

Only those fully qualified will be contacted

Manager - Legal Services

Manager - Legal Services

Our Client, an ambitious and rapidly growing Group of Companies in the ICT sector in Kenya with business interests in the region, is seeking to recruit a qualified and assertive Manager, to handle legal affairs of the various business units within the group.

Being a new role, the successful candidate will report to the Group Head of Legal and shall be responsible for compliance, standards and regulations within the business services.

This is an exciting opening that calls for someone who enjoys the challenge of setting up a unit and adding good value to colleagues who have pressures to deliver without considering the legal ramifications to the business, by you offering legal advisory services from within and earning their respect.

Key Accountabilities

• Negotiating and drafting of Contracts and Agreements
• Advising on all legal and regulatory matters including governance issues and preparing legal opinions
• Handling the constitution of the Board and Stakeholders meetings
• Ensuring safe custody of collaterals and chattels and other company properties
• Coordinating and issuance of legal undertakings
• Managing an effective filing system of records and contracts and other corporate documents

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Bachelors degree in Law and an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Must hold a current Law Practicing Certificate
• Must be proficient in computer use and exposed to computerized accounting systems
• Experience of a minimum of 2 years as a practicing Advocate
• Qualified CPS would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Assertive with well developed administrative, planning and coordination abilities
• Committed, dependable and with a high degree of integrity

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. Your application will be handled in strict confidence. 

Please send your CV through email, latest Friday, 11th May 2012, to:

recruit@hcsskenya.co.ke

Only those fully qualified will be contacted

Finance & Administration Manager Job in Kenya

Finance & Administration Manager

Our Client, an established multinational company, is a leading provider of key modern facilities in the construction and building industry in the world and is active in the areas of production, installation, maintenance and modernization. 

Their brand is well known and respected globally and is a well entrenched market leader in Kenya and the region.

The Company is looking for a results-driven finance professional, who is well -qualified and mature to effectively lead the finance function and work in close liaison with procurement, administration and IT roles, among others.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Manager, Kenya, and based in Nairobi, the successful candidate will be responsible for the financial and fiscal management aspects of the company operations. 

He/she will also be expected to provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company. 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Management accounting and Reporting
• Inventory accounting and control
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing periodic financial statements within set deadlines
• Liquidity management, planning and forecasting
• Assisting operations and other related functions within the business
• Team leadership, staff development and coaching

Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant university degree and a full accounting qualification
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in finance at senior, team leadership level
• Good exposure to the SAP, PASTEL system particularly the cost accounting module and a high proficiency in Windows and specifically Excel and Word packages
• Overall good business acumen and commercial flair
• Good understanding of Income Tax, VAT legislation, and  IFRS , IAS and GAAP
• Good understanding of how supply chain affects the business
• Able to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines
• Self Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate at senior management level

A competitive remuneration package and excellent career development prospects awaits the successful candidate. 

Applications with detailed CVs containing names of three referees, current and expected range of remuneration, should reach us on or before Wednesday 16th May, 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified within a week of the closing date.

Please submit your applications and CVs to recruit@hcsskenya.co.ke