Good Neighbors Careers

Key Responsibilities

• Develop work plans for hygiene promotion activities in the communities, using the CLTS approach.
• Monitor the implementation of pre-trigger, trigger, and post-trigger sessions to identify gaps and facilitate the communities on how to find solutions to address sanitation gaps through community action plans.
• Mobilize communities for carrying out pre-trigger, trigger sessions and post trigger sessions, organizing trainings of sanitation committees, community champions, and ODF verification committees in the communities.
• Compile village specific CLTS triggering reports (highlighting village baseline status, OD Maps, the trigger moment, trigger type registered, record of tools used, attendance by sex, declaration to change photo, action plans towards basic sanitation for all, etc.)
• Walk throughout the villages and interact with all villagers to facilitate a rapid change in the attitude of villagers.
• Monitor the impact of hygiene promotion activities, and CLTS in changing community hygiene and sanitation behaviors change.
• Collaborate with field hygiene promoter and Public Health Officers to facilitate and follow up with community collective action intervention.
• Analyze and evaluate data to and/ or take corrective actions where necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Undertake field visits to monitor programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews.
• Proposes and/or undertakes action on operational procedures affecting project management and implementation.
• Act as a link between KGN and all stakeholders and partners.
• Participate in relevant WASH network events and meetings at Sub County and County Level.
• Prepare and submit Reports to his/her supervisor according to the requirements of the project and the organization.
• Coordinate distribution of food items in Turkana County for livelihood improvement.
• Any other duties allocated by the supervisor related to this position.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree/ Diploma in WASH related studies (public health, water and sanitation, engineering, environmental health).
• Experience in hygiene and sanitation, design, and implementation of CLTS interventions and project management is preferred. Experience in CLTS related programs is an added advantage.
• Strong community mobilization skills and experience of working in a rural setting.
• Excellent management skills and personnel skills to motivate, encourage the community members’ participation in the project.
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with state and county government in Turkana.
• Ability to assess evolving emergency health needs quickly and calmly and work under pressure of tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with good spoken and written English and Kiswahili experience in report writing. Ability to communicate in local language will be an added advantage.
• Being polite, patient, and consistent.
• Skills to convince others.
• Familiarity with Turkana cultures

• The Deputy Regional Coordinator supports the Africa Regional Coordinator in providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the programs and operations of Good Neighbors partnership countries in Africa. She/he is responsible for the overall leadership and management of Good Neighbors partnership countries’ operational and administrative functions. Working under the guidance of the Africa Regional Coordinator and Good
• Neighbors Global Partnership Center, the Deputy Regional Coordinator defines the organization’s strategic vision and is accountable for its implementation and the results achieved.
• The Deputy Regional Coordinator maintains strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders who are important collaborators in Good Neighbors’ mission and activities.
• The Deputy Regional Coordinator has the responsibility and accountability to set the tone for Good Neighbors’ internal and external interactions by exemplifying values of high ethical standards, integrity, and fairness. She/he must act in the best interests of Good Neighbors in all contexts and is responsible for ensuring this culture prevails across the organization’s employees and stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities
Monitoring and Audit

• Ensure professionalism, transparency, and accountability in the programs and the organizational management of Good Neighbors partnership countries in Africa through monitoring and audit.

Handover

• Facilitate and support seamless handovers of country representatives by maintaining continuity and effective communication within the organization.

Global Strategy

• Spearhead local fundraising initiatives aligned with the organization's global strategy.
• Manage gifts in kind (GIK) programs and foster social economy programs to achieve Good Neighbors’ goals and objectives.
• Lead the implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures, and awareness campaigns.

Support Partnership Countries

• Drive the internalization of Good Neighbors' mission, vision, and strategy in partnership countries.
• Oversee governance structures and policy making/revisions to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and vision.
• Provide guidance and training to staff members to ensure a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the organization.
• Facilitate working groups focused on the organization’s strategies and key initiatives.

Capacity Building

• Develop and implement leadership training programs for staff in partnership countries.
• Coordinate staff exchange programs to enhance cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
• Organize workshops on Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DME), Sponsorship Management, Fundraising Strategies, etc.

Risk Management

• Conduct regular risk assessments and provide recommendations to enhance organizational resilience.
• Formulate and implement contingency plans for potential risks, including the absence of country representatives, civil unrest, natural disasters, economic crises, and pandemic/endemic situations.
• Mitigate partnership challenges, legal cases, and other risk factors in collaboration with partnership country offices and relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain robust mechanisms for reporting and investigating safeguarding incidents.

Coordination

• Facilitate coordination on critical matters and major issues among field countries, support countries, and global offices.

Candidate Qualification
Educational Background

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Welfare, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• More than 5 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as Country Director or Country Representative of an international organization.
• Experience in ODA project and multi-bi project management.
• Experience in Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) project or Japanese MOFA funding project is a plus.
• Exceptional management skills in HR, finances, and programs, with a proven capacity to motivate and lead a multi-disciplinary management team to achieve organizational goals.

Regional Expertise

• Track record of working on projects or programs in a minimum of two countries in Africa, with each country having at least two years of experience, respectively.
• In-depth knowledge of the African context with an understanding of its political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and local communities.
• Experience in fostering collaboration and partnerships for effective project implementation.

Project Management

• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely and quality deliverables.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Experience in leading and motivating diverse teams spread across different locations.
• Proven ability to build the capacity of team members and partners.

Communication Skills

• Fluency in English is essential, and proficiency in the major donor languages, that is, Korean or Japanese, is highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Adaptability and Flexibility

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the Africa region as required.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Proven problem-solving abilities in challenging situations.

Commitment to Organizational Mission

• Alignment with and commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Good Neighbors.
• Understanding and appreciation of the organization's global goals and objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Staff recruitment which includes developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, short listing and interviews.
• Staff onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintaining personnel files and ensures that files are up to date.
• Working closely with departmental heads in managing performance management.
• Processing, verifying and maintaining documentation relating to personnel activities such as recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, and reference checks.
• Reviewing HR policies and handbook to ensure compliance with labour laws.
• Human Resource reporting and administration: Timely and accurate updating of the HR reports.
• Carrying out HR audit to ensure that the organization is compliant with legal requirements
• Managing and Coordinating staff welfare functions such as seminars, conferences and trainings.
• Ensuring execution of day-to-day operations at the HR department and resolving operational issues.
• Ensuring Human Resource Management and administration of service delivery to staff as well as Human Resource Operational support to Business and implementation of HR Policies.
• Providing guidance on policies and procedures that need to be implemented in the organization and educate employee about them.
• Leave management
• Talent Management
• Any other responsibility that you may be called up on to support in your department.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
• Professional HR qualification from the Institute Of Human Resources Management
• At least 2 years’ experience in human resource administration
• Knowledge of labor laws
• Excellent organizational skills, self-directed and ability to work under pressure
• High level of confidentiality
• Possess strong client-relations, interpersonal, written and oral communication and analytic skills. 

Key Responsibilities

• Identify beneficiaries of the project using detailed criteria.
• Undertake regular monitoring sessions on the training progress and impact and report the result to his/ her direct supervisor.
• Facilitate training sessions on how to write business proposals and plans.
• Link beneficiaries to local and international markets for employment and businesses Opportunities.
• Liase with the consultant and other partners for boot camp operation.
• Assess beneficiaries’ needs for startup kits after the trainings.
• Establish mutual and good relationship with the Community Development Committees (CDCs) and other influential leaders.
• Participate in workshops, trainings, seminars, and meetings organized by stakeholders.
• Act as a link between KGN and all stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate distribution of food items in Turkana County for livelihood improvement.
• Prepare and submit Reports to his/her supervisor according to the requirements of the project and the organization.
• Any other duties allocated by the supervisor related to this position.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or degree in project or business management, community Development.
• Experience of working in livelihood programs/ project in communities.
• Experience of working with communities in a rural setup.
• Experience of community mobilization and income generation will be an extra advantage.
• Good project planning skills.
• Being polite, patient, consistent.
• Proficient in Computer application skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Being able to speak at big gatherings and interact smoothly and politely.
• Being able to communicate well in Kiswahili and English. Local language is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing all the logistics of the construction of project
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to create an accurate budget and timeframe in which the project can be created.
• Oversee the construction of each project and coordinate the building, delivery of supplies, placement of workforce, hiring of subcontractors, etc.
• Ensure each project is completed on within the deadline and the set budget, and meets all local codes and regulations.
• Conducting site visits to inspect work, check materials and ensure staff are following health and safety guidelines
• Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress
• Regularly reviewing timings, budget, labor, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track
• Working in an office and on a construction site.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Support the project team in development of the Master Procurement Plan and contribute to regular updates of the plan in reference to annual project work plans.
• Ensure best procurement practices are observed at all times

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in procurement / civil engineering and/or related field, as well as any required state licensing
• Construction experience will be an added advantage 
• Certificate in Supply Chain Management and professional qualification in Supply Chain Management / Procurement will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Must be able to effectively and efficiently multitask
• Undertake any other task as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

Method of Application

Written applications enclosing Certificates, testimonials and resume stating current and expected remuneration on or before 17th March 2023 to [email protected]. If you have a publication or any other portfolio related to your job application kindly include it in your application or share a web link. 
Interviews shall be both oral and written. Please mention your expected salary on your cover letter. This is mandatory requirement. 
Note that only successful applicants will be notified of the interview 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for all passengers in the vehicle.
• Respect and obey all traffic laws and also adhere to KGN vehicle policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily Vehicle log record that is mileage and purpose.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and outside at all times.
• Security and safety of the vehicle should also be considered.
• Transportation of project visitors and beneficiaries as required by the project management.
• Provide assistance with loading and unloading of the car.
• Perform any other duties assigned to them e.g. grounds man and storekeeper duties

Qualifications

• Must be at least 28 years of age with experience of at least 5 years.
• Current driving license free from current endorsements and valid for all the classes of vehicles which the candidate is required to drive including lorry.
• Accident-free record within the last four (5) years.
• Experience in driving and familiarity through urban and rural terrain preferred.
• Demonstrated punctuality, attention to detail, professionalism, patience, good humor, flexibility, and overall positive attitude.
• Thorough knowledge of driving rules and regulations and be conversant with the Road Safety Code.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Oral and written English language fluency.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure

Method of Application

Written applications enclosing Certificates, testimonials and resume stating current and expected remuneration on or before 17th March 2023 to [email protected]. If you have a publication or any other portfolio related to your job application kindly include it in your application or share a web link. 
Interviews shall be both oral and written. Please mention your expected salary on your cover letter. This is mandatory requirement. 
Note that only successful applicants will be notified of the interview 

Key Responsibilities

• Sensitize cooperative leadership, smallholder coffee farmers and local stakeholders on the Good Neighbors coffee project work. 
• Implement existing strategies to provide assigned cooperatives with agronomy training and with structured post-training farm visits to improve adoption. 
• Train and advise farmers being assisted by the project on coffee agronomy best practices with the objective of helping them to improve coffee yields and quality. 
• Train, mentor, coach and support assigned Farmer Trainers (TOTs) on all technical and operational aspects of their work and in relationship with farmers. This includes assisting them to set performance goals, continuous assessment of performance and giving feedback. 
• Participate in the implementation of the defined project monitoring, measurement and evaluation activities that ensure accurate and consistent capture of date for project reporting and documenting of the impact of our work. 
• Cultivate and manage good relationship with clients both at leadership and farmer levels as well as with key industry stakeholders and community leaders at local levels. 
• Any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Program Director. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture or related agricultural sciences. 
• At least three years’ professional experience – ideally in the private sector/NGO – in one or more of the following areas: coffee processing or agronomy; business or cooperative management; SME development; agriculture; training; extension services. 
• Demonstrated good understanding of the Kenya coffee industry and especially the cooperatives sector. 
• Possess an aptitude and skills for training adults in a field set up. 
• Strong planning skills and ability to generate innovative solutions in highly dynamic work situations. 
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present well-written, cohesive analyses and reports. 
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and cross-cultural skills. 
• Willingness to spend significant time in project implementation sites located in rural areas.

Written applications enclosing Certificates, testimonials and resume stating current and expected

remuneration on or before 17th March 2023 to [email protected]. If you have a publication or any other portfolio related to your job application kindly include it in your application or share a web link.

• Interviews shall be both oral and written. 
• Please mention your expected salary on your cover letter. This is a mandatory requirement.
• Note that only successful applicants will be notified of the interview

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a capacity needs assessment of the team and communicate findings to the supervisor for action.
• develop a capacity development plan and ensure its timely implementation.
• Work with Senior Officers to identify and propose priority training and capacity sessions staff and stakeholders.
• Effectively manage all budget items related to trainings and capacity buildings to ensure spending is timely and in accordance with donor requirements.
• Work closely with Programme team and County team to develop and review appropriate training materials, guidance, and procedures for MNH personnel Maintain clear records and data on all trainings and capacity building sessions while collaborating with Project Implementation TeamBuild and maintain relationships with the County team, CHV and community stakeholders.Lead on impact measurement and reportingActive participation in implementation of project activities as needed
• Prepare activity and training reports for review by a senior officer and submission to the Programme director for approval.
• Conduct Outreach and Data quality Assessments
• Undertake any other task as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• Pose a bachelor’s Degree in Public health, community health or a health-related field
• Ability to create plans/tools for gathering learnings and insights
• Excellent communication/presentation skills, with the ability to write learning reports, synthesize information to create actionable insights and write and deliver presentations. 

Method of Application

Written applications enclosing Certificates, testimonials and resume stating current and expected remuneration on or before 17th March 2023 to [email protected]. If you have a publication or any other portfolio related to your job application kindly include it in your application or share a web link. 
Interviews shall be both oral and written. Please mention your expected salary on your cover letter. This is mandatory requirement. 
Note that only successful applicants will be notified of the interview 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement day to day project activities with beneficiaries and partners in the field ensuring that technical quality and standards are considered and respected during project implementation.
• Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to the Project Director and other team members.
• Keep records of all the project activity documents, in particular trainings participants list, completion certificates, attendance sheets, etc.
• Maintain good relationship with the project stakeholders
• Undertake communication and liaison activities to actively consult and involve beneficiaries, key informants, actors, partners and stakeholders in all stages of project design and implementation.
• Any other duty that may be directed by the line manager.

Qualifications

• A university graduate/Diploma preferably in; Business Management, Environmental Management, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Community Development studies or any other related course;
• At least one 1-year experience in community development projects
• Experience in agricultural value chains preferably coffee will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to implement projects in collaboration with local partners to effectively meet project needs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out project objectives.
• Excellent reporting skills and ability to relate sensitively to diverse groups in the community.
• Self-driven and able to deliver results with minimum supervision.
• Excellent computer skill and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English and Swahili) local ialect will be an added advantage.

Method of Application

Written applications enclosing Certificates, testimonials and resume stating current and expected remuneration on or before 17th March 2023 to [email protected]. If you have a publication or any other portfolio related to your job application kindly include it in your application or share a web link. 
Interviews shall be both oral and written. Please mention your expected salary on your cover letter. This is mandatory requirement. 
Note that only successful applicants will be notified of the interview