Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation >> Strategic Information, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

Vacancy: Strategic Information, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is an affiliate of University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

 UMB has a Global Health Program which is delivered through the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) and housed by various institutes among them the Institute of Human Virology (IHV). 

Since 2004, IHV has partnered with the governments of Kenya, Guyana, Haiti, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia to address each country’s growing HIV and AIDS epidemics.

 

The Institute has led efforts to build National Health Systems in each country via strategic international, national, and local collaborations through the design and implementation of unique education, training, and treatment programs addressing each country’s complex HIV/AIDS epidemics. 

In Kenya, UMB through the Institute of Human Virology started operations in 2004 under the AIDS Relief Project consortium funded by Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through HRSA/CDC. This was the beginning of UMB’s work in Kenya which has seen implementation of 11 grants to-date. 

MGIC seeks candidates for multiple positions for an anticipated $3,200,000 health service delivery program that will support the strengthening and sustainability of HIV/AIDS in-service training and mentorship of healthcare workers, patient support programs through national and county systems, including National HIV integrated training course in Kenya.

“This position is subject to project award and funding”

Strategic Information, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
 

This position is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy, development of the project performance monitoring plan and reporting system to assess the impact of the project activities, designing and maintaining data collection systems to ensure that all necessary information is collected, analyzed and used in guiding internal project planning and informing external partners about project activities and accomplishments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the SI department across programs and advise on policy design and analysis.
• Develop program M&E plans and identify business ventures and expansion plans within SI.
• Develop and maintain project log-frame matrix, particularly in the areas of objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain the overall framework for project M&E, such as annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.
• Guide the process for identifying key performance parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets.
• Maintain M&E relationships with MOH and other stakeholders.
• Lead the baseline research and periodic monitoring of the project based on indicators and objectives outlined in the grant proposals.
• Coordinate quarterly reporting and provide feedback on information received.
• Advise on the establishment of a multifaceted M & E system in consultation with all key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of analytical reports.
• Maintain a database to ensure all project outputs and results are accurately recorded and coordinated to inform program staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, program evaluation or equivalent, from a recognized University.
• Minimum 6 years work experience in the M&E field with development projects or international organizations. 
• Experience with PEPFAR or other US Government development programs preferred.
• Skills and experience in M&E capacity building for individuals and organizations.
• Previous supervisory experience, essential.
• Proficiency in project evaluation design and development of performance indicators essential.
• Excellent leadership, management, coordination, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong strategic, financial and analytical thinking with ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
• Strong skills in MS Office, MS Project, at least one data management/statistics software (e.g. SAS, SPSS).
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English essential.
• Willingness and ability to be flexible to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

How to Apply

 
If you meet the above mentioned qualifications, you are requested to send your cover letter and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by January 7, 2016. 

Candidates are requested to indicate the title of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. 

“Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer”

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) >> Head of Finance

Vacancy: Head of Finance

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is an affiliate of University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

 UMB has a Global Health Program which is delivered through the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) and housed by various institutes among them the Institute of Human Virology (IHV). 

Since 2004, IHV has partnered with the governments of Kenya, Guyana, Haiti, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia to address each country’s growing HIV and AIDS epidemics.

 

The Institute has led efforts to build National Health Systems in each country via strategic international, national, and local collaborations through the design and implementation of unique education, training, and treatment programs addressing each country’s complex HIV/AIDS epidemics. 

In Kenya, UMB through the Institute of Human Virology started operations in 2004 under the AIDS Relief Project consortium funded by Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through HRSA/CDC. This was the beginning of UMB’s work in Kenya which has seen implementation of 11 grants to-date. 

MGIC seeks candidates for multiple positions for an anticipated $3,200,000 health service delivery program that will support the strengthening and sustainability of HIV/AIDS in-service training and mentorship of healthcare workers, patient support programs through national and county systems, including National HIV integrated training course in Kenya.

“This position is subject to project award and funding”

Head of Finance

 
The Head of Finance will have primary responsibility of preparing financial reports, offering operations and administrative support. 

The Head of Finance will be responsible for internal control improvement initiatives and provision of support to Sub-grantees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement, review and drive adherence to accounting and administrative procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare accurate management reports, and ensure timely monthly closeouts as required.
• Coordinate, with the Program Director, for the submission of donor-related reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations.
• In collaboration with the Program Director, manage all project-related sub-awards to local grantees ensuring sub-grantees' compliance and reporting to donor regulations.
• Responsible for account reconciliations and preparation of cash flow forecasts.
• Timely preparation and submission of program cash requests to HQ Finance office.
• Prepare pipeline reports, identify internal control weaknesses and implement improvements.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all financial transactions.
• Review and ensure proper filing of financial reports to the relevant authorities.
• Facilitate payment of the approved payroll.
• Ensure the organization is tax compliant(exempted based on the programs running), and ensure filing of the same where required.
• Work with program personnel to maintain their budgets during the project cycle.
• Ensure that accounts receivable/payable are properly monitored and managed.
• Maintain good relationship with vendors, creditors and bankers.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications; CPA(K) / ACCA
• A master’s degree in business administration, finance or other relevant field.
• Strong finance background in financial management, budget development and analysis.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience supervising program operations, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts, grants and accounting/finance.
• Demonstrated experience in managing CDC grants and in depth knowledge of USG Cost Accounting Standards.
• Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks).
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills demonstrate supervisory skills and an ability to work well in a team.
• Fluency in English in both oral and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical and cognitive skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

How to Apply

 
If you meet the above mentioned qualifications, you are requested to send your cover letter and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by January 7, 2016. 

Candidates are requested to indicate the title of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. 

“Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer”

Human Resource Assistant

Job Title: Human Resource Assistant

Reporting To: Managing Director

Qualification: Higher diploma / degree in human resource / BCom or BA (HR option) 
 

Experience: 1 year and above in manufacturing industry
 

Age: 27 years and above 
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Responsibilities: 

• Administer performance management systems, safety and recreation programs.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Plan new employee orientation programme to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis with H.O.D Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs and co-ordinate training delivery.
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
• Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
• Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.
• Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.
• Develop, administer and evaluate applicant tests.
• Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions.
• Contract with vendors to provide employee services such as food service.

Note:
 

Salary kshs. 25,000 
 

Females highly preferred

e-mail: hr@ke.safepakgroup.com

ICJ Kenya >> Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Established in 1959, (ICJ Kenya) is a non–partisan, nongovernmental organization with membership drawn from the Bench and Bar. 

The primary mission of the organization is to promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law nationally and regionally.

ICJ Kenya has a distinguished track record in advocacy, research and legal interventions and is today widely acknowledged as a premier human rights organization in Kenya and around Africa.

ICJ Kenya seeks to fill the following position as detailed below and invites suitably qualified Kenyans to apply.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

 

Overall Purpose of the Job: To offer technical support in the monitoring and evaluation of projects and activities within the organization and to ensure that the project activities are conducted in an efficient manner by supervising, monitoring project implementation and reporting, ensuring that timely decisions on corrective actions are made and implemented. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• To monitor, evaluate and document results in the various programmatic activities for effective implementation, reporting and learning.
• To develop the TORs for specific monitoring and evaluation activities; recruit, guide and supervise consultants or organizations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating programme effects and impacts as well as follow up evaluation recommendations with Programme Staff.
• To Support and contribute to the development of the Projects Implementation Plan (PIP),  ensuring  alignment with programme /organization strategy, agreement on programme indicators and inclusion of monitoring and evaluation activities in the work plans.
• To guide and coordinate the development of programme log frames.
• Guide and coordinate the review of programme log frames including providing technical advice for the revision of performance indicators; ensuring that realistic intermediate and end - of - programme targets are defined.
• To coordinate all Monitoring & Evaluation activities in the organization.
• To design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of programme activities.
• To promote result based approach to monitor and evaluate impact.
• Coordinate the preparation of all monitoring and evaluation reports; guide staff in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission.
• Undertake regular visits to the fields to support implementation of monitoring and evaluation, check the quality of data produced, and to identify where adaptations might be needed; monitor the follow up of evaluation recommendations with Programme Managers.
• To ensure all contractual obligations with the donors are adhered to in all the projects.
• To ensure easy access to Monitoring & Evaluation reports and data and ensure they are widely distributed to donors and stakeholders.
• Foster participatory planning and monitoring; organize and provide refresher training in monitoring and evaluation for programmes and implementing staff with a view to develop in house monitoring and evaluation capacity.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues inside and outside the ICJ Kenya to allow the achievements of common goals and shared objectives in furtherance of ICJ Kenya’s mandate and to perform any other duty as may be assigned to you by the Executive Director from time to time.
• To develop and to constantly update the Monitoring & Evaluation Plan.
• To monitor new donors and their areas of strategic engagement.

Requirements:

• A Master degree or equivalent experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management or communication.
• Documented experience in Monitoring of human rights work,
• Knowledge and understanding of programme management cycle
• Knowledge and experience in Research methodologies, baseline surveys and reporting

Skills

• Analytical and problem solving
• Effective written communication
• Time management
• Strong understanding of Programme Management with a focus on Human Rights, Access to Justice and Democratic governance.
• Report writing and presentation skills

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  

Detailed Applications, CV and relevant certificates addressed to the Recruitment Committee 

should be sent through, recruiment@icj-kenya.org 

or P.O. Box 59743-00200 Nairobi 

and should be received not later than 5th January 2016.  

ICJ Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidate will be communicated to.