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• KANCO is seeking to recruit a Program Officer in Kakamega County. The Project Coordinator will support the day-to-day implementation of the USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Project Coordinator Key Populations intervention activities at an estimated 820 hotspots in Kakamega County while working with the implementation team to achieve set targets across HIV prevention, care and treatment continuum with a clear focus on field staff coordination program quality, documentation, timely reporting and submission. The Project Coordinator will also engage with county key stakeholders under the leadership, support, and guidance of the Regional Coordinator.
• KANCO’s KP Project Coordinator based in the Kakamega County office will be responsible for planning, overall activities implementation, target achievement, delivery, networking and financial accountability. He/she will be responsible for the management, activities implementation, monitoring, target achievement, evaluation, documentation of best practices, report writing, and timely submission. He/she will also provide supervisory role, and technical guidance to the team at the DICE.

Duties and Responsibility

• Will report to the Regional coordinator on a day-to-day basis;
• Overall coordination and the implementation of planned non-clinical KP project activities targeting female sex workers (FSW) and men having sex with men (MSM) at hotspots;
• Coordination of peer education activities, EBIs sessions, PHDP activities, and targeted outreaches.
• Specifically, the holder of this position will supervise peer educators, outreach workers, peer navigators and any KP volunteers engaged in PHDP activities;
• Will work in collaboration with the DICE Coordinator/DICE in charge and offsite facilities to ensure escorted referrals and linkage are complete.
• Oversee mobilization of KPs for clinical integrated outreaches.
• Develop and submit monthly work plans based on approved quarterly project work plans with clear objectives/deliverables and targets.
• Work in close collaboration with the CASCOs office KP focal person
• Liaise with M&E officer in field report collection, data and performance reviews;
• Attend USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project meetings, county KP program meetings and KP TWG.
• Conduct program reviews, prepare progress reports and timely submit.
• In consultation with DICE Coordinator and MEO prepare joint weekly briefings;
• Developing and maintaining strong collaborative working relationships with the County Department of Health, Police, and stakeholders;
• Developing and submitting quality, accurate and timely monthly, bi-annual and annual reports to the donor in accordance with donor guidelines.
• Document and share best practices; and
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Project Management or other related disciplines from recognized institutions of higher learning.
• Excellent computer skills

Preferred professional training in :

• Program planning, development, implementation, and Management
• EBIs including SIO, S2S, PHDP and RESPECT Kenya among others
• Project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Community organizing, mobilization and development.
• Participatory training methodologies and techniques
• Resource development (mobilization and utilization)

Other competencies:

• Strong leadership, managerial and reporting skills
• Skills in project management
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Proven team player-good in team building and analytical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proven partnership and collaboration experience.

Job experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in KP implementation and reporting
• Demonstrated experience working with staff and beneficiaries of diverse orientations.

• These internship positions are offered for an initial period of three months with various reporting dates, starting from November 23, with an opportunity for extension to a maximum of six months, subject to the needs of the department and the availability of the interns.
• The internship is UNPAID and full time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities
The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct research on criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention and on specific counter-terrorism related thematic areas;
• Contribute to the elaboration of background documents, presentations, briefing notes, summaries, talking points and speeches;
• Assist in the preparation of national and regional technical assistance workshops, meetings, high-level events and conferences;
• Attend and take notes at meetings, as required; and
• Perform other tasks, as necessary.

Competencies

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) (preferably in the area of Law or equivalent). (OFFICIAL WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTING ONE OF THE ABOVE POSSIBILITIES MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION);
• Be computer literate in standard software applications;
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

• The Project Coordinator supports the TNC Kenya PFP project and will provide support to advance the detailed planning, management, and execution of the project. The coordinator provides day-to-day support to the Project leads and the PFP Director.
• They support key coordinating functions that help staff and stakeholders work in an efficient and effective way, such as tracking project status in project management software and reporting as required in consultation with the Project Director, maintaining a shared Box folder, tracking meeting commitments and minutes, and following up with partners to ensure work is proceeding as planned. They also support staff through activities such as collating and organizing data (financial, biological, etc.). The Project Coordinator will also help ensure that meetings and events are effectively planned, participants receive advance information, technical materials are prepared, and reports are completed in a timely manner. They will also support development of documents, slide decks and translations that meet the objectives and deliverables defined for the PFP project.
• Reporting to the Kenya PFP Project Director, the position will be based at the TNC office in Nairobi, Kenya, and will involve frequent domestic and occasional international travel.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

• Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is a passionate, thorough, motivated problem-solver, who delivers quality on a timely basis, and has the knowledge and experience of working closely with senior colleagues and stakeholders. Come join TNC and apply today!

Role Scope And Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track multiple project plans and workstreams across teams, provide strategic and logistical support for the implementation of project activities, track status via project management software (Smartsheet), and prepare and deliver project reports as required, in consultation with Project Director.
• Support the Project Director and the Project Management Team in ensuring a high standard of internal communication and integration across matrixed teams working at country, regional and global levels.
• Development of documents, presentations, and other materials, and coordination of events and consultancies with external partners. Take responsibility for the oversight and maintenance of document management systems, ensuring their efficient operation and accessibility to all PFP (Project Finance for Permanence) Team members.
• Establish a centralized repository for project-related documents, ensuring that files are logically organized and easily retrievable by team members.
• Implement and maintain a version control system to track revisions and updates to critical project documents, ensuring that the most current versions are readily available.
• Manage access permissions for team members, assigning appropriate levels of access to different categories of documents while ensuring data security and confidentiality.
• Coordination of internal and external meetings and tracking of agreed upon actions and tasks.
• Organize Project Management Team (PMT) Meetings and Steering Committee Meetings, prepare pre-reads, agendas, draft minutes, and action points, and follow up the implementation of these over time.
• Integrate document management systems seamlessly into project workflows, enhancing efficiency in data sharing, collaboration, and review processes.
• Financial administration and budget tracking, including procurement procedures.
• Plan and support trips of TNC staff and external partners.
• Support logistics of a range of stakeholder meetings and workshops as needed.
• Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information and working closely with senior colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• BA/BS and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management, project management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating complex or multiple projects simultaneously, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
• Experience coordinating project teams and working with cross-functional staff.
• Experience completing tasks independently and respecting timeline(s).
• Demonstrable evidence of being very focused and organized.
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to work closely with a variety of staff and partners. Must be a team player.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Teams, Zoom and Web Browsers.

Desired Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience coordinating projects.
• Knowledge of conservation practice, trends, and issues in Kenya.
• Knowledge of project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience organizing and facilitating workshops in an inclusive and participatory manner.
• Proven ability to develop strategies and solve problems through collaborative facilitation.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

Objectives:

• The main purpose of the consultancy is to review the MEL system that is being used to monitor and evaluate activities of the RTC-MARKET project. The MEL system should leave effective monitoring and Evaluation Learning (MEL) of the programme in response to the goal and objectives which focuses on RTC commercialization. This will also provide a basis for effective Planning, Coordination and Partnership, and Reporting for the new approach. The MEL System is also intended to generate appropriate knowledge to assess impact in the mid and end of term.

Activities

The Consultant will work closely work with the program manager and M&E specialist of the project. In executing this assignment, the consultant will undertake the following specific tasks:

• Review project documents including the theory of change, log frame, annual targets and indicators, and existing monitoring tools
• Review the monitoring and evaluation systems and practices to generate evidence-based feedback for planning, program review and impact assessment and policy formulation.
• Interact with all participating partners to understand and guide their roles and responsibilities and their entry points towards the project goal of RTCs commercialisation
• Interact with partners and assess performance in terms of activity implementation and data collection with reference to the project goal and deliverables
• Review the monitoring and evaluation framework and M&E plan for implementation. The framework should reflect key performance indicators (output and outcomes) with clear definitions, milestones, data collections strategize, and frequency of collection among other variables related RTC market and commercialization. It should include methodologies for measuring indicators and the responsible partner for data collection. It should also clearly demonstrate how the impacts outlined will be measured and evidence for the evaluations will be generated. Systematic disaggregation of data by sex, youth and geographical location.
•   Develop a project implementation manual road map, an information management system or tool to manage an integrated monitoring and evaluation framework
• Support the M&E specialist to implement the new monitoring and evaluation framework and information system among partners
• Contribute to development of baseline study approach and tools 
• Interact with project partners to understand and guide their roles and responsibilities in the project, in line with the project model and MEL framework for RTC commercialization
• Develop an appropriate information management system to facilitate storage, management and synthesis of M&E data
• Support the project M&E specialist and partners in implementing the monitoring and evaluation framework and information management system for RTC commercialization.

Requirements

• PhD. in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Business Management, Economics, or any other closely related field, Anthropology, or related studies, those with Doctoral degree will have an added advantage.
• Knowledge of developing baseline study approaches and tools, MEL frameworks.
• Experience in development planning and in monitoring market-led and private sector-driven agricultural commercialization programs.
• Minimum of 10 years’ of professional experience in designing MEL framework, databases and systems development, with proven programming skills.
•   Demonstrable experience in using reviews and evaluation as a tool for lesson learning.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Job summary:

• As part of the Climate Projects team, you will oversee the timely and effective generation and delivery of emission reductions of Nature Based Solutions (NBS) projects in the African region under the carbon and co-benefits standards (e.g. VCS, The Gold Standard, CCBS, Social Carbon & other certification programs).
• Specifically, you will assess, develop and implement REDD+, Aforestation, Reforestation, Revegetation (ARR) and Assisted Natural Reforestation (ANR) projects in protected areas across Africa. You will fulfil a key role in leveraging the carbon market to commercialise conservation activities, in coordination with a key implementation partner.
• As a Project Manager, you have to be able to work in a team of people, supporting and assisting as necessary, in order to reach the required result.
• Your role will also ensure that the projects are implemented as agreed while providing high-quality deliverables (project documents, monitoring reports, budget analysis, reviews, updates, and others).
• As a Project Manager, you will participate in government meetings, technical sessions, site visits, and other relevant events.
• If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic person with an appropriate academic background, French language capacity and are passionate to contribute to the fight against climate change while developing alternative income streams for African protected areas, then we are looking for you.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Management of climate mitigation projects from initial assessment to carbon credit issuance.
• Development of REDD+, ARR and ANR projects in protected areas across Africa, including technical assessments, development of project documents, monitor reports, among others.
• Define and plan content and structure to support the certification of a project: work plans, work schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinating with relevant verification bodies to ensure a smooth and timely assessment of documents submission to the relevant standard.
• Review and synthesise technical, legal, and all other documents in both French and English as received by our project partner.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with the immediate team and others across South Pole, as necessary.
• Keep general information, dedicated folders, milestones and cash flow up to date.
• Plan and conduct site visits and other types of business trips/training whenever needed.
• Identify possible partners and collaborators for the development and implementation of projects.
• Gather, prepare and present information to represent South Pole at meetings when requested

Requirements:

Essential -

• University degree in environmental science, natural resource management, ecology, forestry engineering, geography, or any other related field
• Several years of work experience in Forestry, Climate Change Mitigation/Adaptation or related projects in Africa
• Excellent oral and written skills in English and French (knowledge of French is essential for this position)
• Technical knowledge of REDD+, ARR, and ANR methodologies
• Experience in working on conservation carbon projects or on other Nature Based Solutions carbon projects
• Experience managing people
• Strong project management capacity and highly organised
• Ability to interact with and manage key partners
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary, global team (Junior to mid-level project coordinators) including internal and/or external collaborators sitting in different countries
• Good prioritisation and time management skills

Desirable -

• Knowledge of African ecosystems and biodiversity
• Knowledge of forest and carbon modelling
• Experience with GIS analysis
• Ability to work on assignments that are diverse in nature, applying company policies, processes and procedures to resolve a variety of issues/problems
• Oral and written skills in other languages (ie., Portuguese, Swahili)

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.

REF: CMA/MPACA/06/2023– 1 POST

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy and Regulatory Framework, the Manager Policy Analysis, Coordination and Advocacy is responsible for coordinating Policy analysis, formulation, and implementation. This is a position under permanent and pensionable terms of service.

Job Responsibilities

• Overseeing evidence-based policy analysis and formulation to support overall capital market development and regulation;
• Coordinating development of various policy frameworks for new products, services and market infrastructure to inform regulatory reforms;
• Designing, developing and implementing an advocacy strategy and programme to ensure adoption of capital market policy proposals;
• Overseeing the periodic monitoring and evaluation of policy submissions and periodic advocacy interventions and to facilitate stakeholder buy-in and adoption;
• Developing periodic policy briefs and advisories to update stakeholders of the policy positions of the Authority and its strategic partners to draw their support throughstrategic influence;
• Establishing relationships with key policy makers including relevant parliamentary committees, National Treasury, Attorney General to support efficiency in the policy and legislation processes;and
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to integrate policy and advocacy into the Authority’s communications strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Economics/Business/Finance/Policy or other relevant field;
• Relevant Master’s Degree;
• At least six (6) years of relevant work experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory position;
• Member of professional body in good standing where applicable; and
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks is an added advantage.

Key skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Understanding of capital markets operations
• Report writing skills;
• Research skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Leadership skills;
• Integrity and honesty;
• Organizations skills; and
• Detail oriented.

Method of Application

If you meet the above requirements, please send an application letter and Curriculum Vitae only in pdf format to [email protected]. Applications to be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
Capital Markets Authority
P. O. Box 74800-00200
Nairobi
Applications should be received on or before September 25,2023 at 5.00pm Shortlisted applicants will be required to fulfil requirements under Chapter (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Clearance Certificate (EACC)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
• Current Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) Clearance Certificate

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely delivery of the programme, and support the following key outputs for the Science Policy Business Forum (SPBF) at SPBF@ AMCEN, Africa Climate Summit, COP28, UNEA6, DEAL 2023-2024, SPBF Africa 2024 and SPBF Asia Pacific
• Participate in the input for program 713.2 linking to the Science Policy Interface, liaising with the program coordinator and ensuring alignment with UNEP’s Program of Work, Mid Term Strategy and the related projects.
• Provide substantive programmatic support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda with key streams and topics, identifying and proposing participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.
• Monitors and analyzes of specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation; including reviewal of relevant documents and reports; successfully identify problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Provides administration support, well researched and sound analysis of issues and developments affecting program/project development, administration, and implementation, etc.
• Provides practical and useful assistance in project implementation and offers effective support to intergovernmental processes. Provides thorough, well-reasoned written contributions. Effectively, and in a timely manner, liaises and interacts with colleagues and concerned parties internally and externally.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Researches, analyzes, and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Undertakes survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes, and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions. 
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in or lead field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
• Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures. Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• PLANNING& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area is required.
• 1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree).

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "confident" in two of the four areas.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of UN Environment’s Strategic Plans, including the Medium-Term Strategy and Programmes of Work.
• Supports strategic monitoring and analysis of programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
• Performs assignments on organizational reforms and improvements, in collaboration with other Divisions and Offices, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the organization will use to manage the change.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
• Generates survey initiatives; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications and resource allocation related processes.
• Contributes to organization performance reviews and conducts primary analysis to uncover insights, identify and validate improvement opportunities in strategy design and implementation that would improve the effectiveness of the organization.
• Effectively probes strategic and operational problems and root causes through structured analysis and conceptual thinking, across all areas, including human resources, resource allocation, finance and information technology that present barriers to the organization working in a way that achieves results. 
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
• Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
•  Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of organizational policy formulation, efficient processes and procedures generally and those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view, establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect, identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions, monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems, keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects, meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in a natural or social science or related fields is required. 
• A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
• At least three (3) years of working experience within the UN system or similar other international organisations is required.
• Experience in implementing environmental programmes or projects is desirable.
• Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities – in more than 40 countries around the world.

The EAGL Regional Office covers the following country operations: Burundi, Djibouti, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Overall purpose of the role:

The Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat was created in 2015 to maintain focused momentum and stakeholder engagement towards durable solutions for displacement affected communities first in East Africa and the Horn of Africa and then in the Great Lakes region as of 2020.

ReDSS comprises 14 NGOs: Action against Hunger, ACTED, CARE International, Concern Worldwide, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), the International Rescue Committee (IRC), INTERSOS, Mercy Corps, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, the Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK), Save the Children, World Vision and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). DRC, IRC and NRC form the ReDSS Steering Committee.

ReDSS seeks to improve joint learning and programming, inform policy processes, enhance capacity development and facilitate coordination in the collective search for durable solutions. It is a coordination hub that acts as a catalyst and agent provocateur to stimulate forward-thinking and policy development on durable solutions for displacement.

This position is an exciting opportunity to lead ReDSS’s growing engagement in the countries of the Great Lakes region (particularly Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania) as well as supporting the ReDSS Regional Manager in Nairobi on shaping overall strategy across the region. It will be ideal for someone familiar with the region, looking to have a positive impact on how the aid sector works and able to bridge the worlds of policy and practice at local, national and regional levels.

The position is open for national and international applicants. The position is Accompagnied.

The role will have the following key responsibilities :

Leadership and Management of ReDSS in the Great Lakes region

• Developing and leading strategy for ReDSS as it plans for the next four years of work in the Great Lakes Region.
• Ensuring high quality delivery and project management of all grant funding
• Management of ReDSS staff and consultants in the Great Lakes region.
• Create/monitor work plans and budgets.
• Build stronger relations and coordinated solutions activity amongst the ReDSS coalition in the Great Lakes region through regular meetings of the core group and members and facilitating regular information sharing.
• Monitoring, reporting and evaluating progress and challenges.
• Provide timely, digestible, and relevant information and analysis through user-friendly channels and systems to increase information uptake and application.

External representation, coordination, and policy engagement

• Develop a coherent approach to policy and advocacy work in the Great Lakes region, tied to ReDSS outputs, that sets out priorities for engaging with different stakeholders, including regional and national authorities, UN agencies, donors, humanitarian and development actors, refugee associations and relevant working groups both at national and regional level;
• Initiate and support policy actions and engagement in collaboration with ReDSS members active in the Great Lakes region, based on evidence from ReDSS and external studies and analyses to improve solutions-oriented policies at the national and regional level;
• Support existing forums and members to engage with governmental and inter-governmental actors on durable solutions;
• Proactive engagement in policy development processes such as the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) and support and facilitate ReDSS member engagement;
• Work closely with the ICGLR to ensure coherence between national and regional policy processes and other relevant bodies and forums;
• Development and publication of key briefing papers and policy briefs based on evidence.

Research and knowledge management: promoting a culture of learning and reflection that leads to improvements in durable solutions programming and policies

• Define and oversee the implementation of the ReDSS research and knowledge management agenda in the Great Lakes region, through reviewing what has been done, what is useful, and then initiating studies and developing processes to monitor and update solution programming and policies of key stakeholders;
• Ensure the quality control of ReDSS publications in the Great Lakes region;
• Analysis of regional durable solutions data, strategies, policies, legislation, and production and dissemination of quality reports;
• Ensure coherence and cross-learning between the policies of the different countries of the Great Lakes region and at the regional level;
• Facilitate and organize regular consultation/technical workshops and learning events/meetings on key issues of interest to the ReDSS.

Strengthening the capacity of practitioners and policy-makers in the field of durable solutions

• Support the roll-out of technical and policy training packages;
• Support the development of learning tools and online tutorials;
• Promote active engagement with displacement affected communities in the Great Lakes region to ensure their ownership and support in order to make solutions lasting, locally relevant and feasible;
• With the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Secretariat, organize peer-learning events and capacity-building workshops to the benefit of ICGLR member states representatives and key stakeholders (refugee associations, private sector, social partners, etc.) to develop and implement a regional strategy and action plan on comprehensive durable solutions for refugees in the Great Lakes region;
• With member states of the ICGLR, and particularly the ones of the Great Lakes region, organize capacity-building workshops to the benefit of representatives of key ministries in charge of support to displacement affected communities.

Support to ReDSS’ wider strategy and engagement in the region

• Work with the ReDSS Regional Manager in Nairobi to ensure strong synergies between the work in the Great Lakes and in other parts of the region;
• Support the development of a single prioritized strategy for ReDSS with buy-in from members of the coalition;
• Provide engagement and support to ReDSS’s wider work in the region and elsewhere as required.

Reporting arrangements

• Governance: the overall strategy and outline for the work of the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat will be overseen by the ReDSS Steering Committee (DRC, NRC, IRC Regional Directors). The ReDSS Manager for the Great Lakes region will support the ReDSS Regional Manager to report on all of ReDSS’s work to the Steering Committee and work according to the annual workplans approved by the SC and other members;
• Direct supervision: the ReDSS Manager for the Great Lakes region will be supervised and supported by the ReDSS Regional Manager. The ReDSS manager for the Great Lakes region manages the ReDSS local staff, the international staff under his direct supervision and any consultants recruited to implement the activities of the Secretariat.

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

Experience and Technical comptencies

• Advanced University degree in social studies, political science, international relations, or relevant field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sector, preferably including a combination of both programming and policy work, and ideally encompassing knowledge management, research, evidence building, analysis and coordination of consortium partners.
• Strong knowledge of the Great Lakes region and the socio-economic and political dynamics affecting it, more specifically displacement trends, with demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts.
• Strong experience in working with government officials and, preferably, sub-regional organizations in Africa.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
• Strong analytical and writing skills with proven experience in producing high-quality research and policy briefs with the ability to present complex information in a simple and accessible manner.
• Strong experience in translating evidence and research into programming and policy guidance.
• Excellent coordination and networking skills.
• Inter-personal facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, government agencies, etc.
• Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure, and to demonstrate a high tolerance for change, complexity, and unpredictability.
• Fluent in both French and English (Speaking, writing and reading).

What we offer

Contract: 1 Year Contract with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance.

Salary: in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment Management Band/ F1.

Availability: October 2023.

Duty station: Bujumbura (Burundi) or Kampala (Uganda) or Nairobi (Kenya)

Reporting Line: ReDSS Regional Manager in Nairobi

Providing equal opportunities We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in which he or she will be working.

Promoting high standards : DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

• HIAS works with communities’ natural systems to optimize support for Persons with Specific Needs (PSNs). This approach enables HIAS to meet the safety, psychosocial, economic, and justice needs of PSNs; and facilitate their access to appropriate care. HIAS seeks to recruit 3 Community Outreach Workers who will be required to identify the most at risk and vulnerable refugees, provide them with necessary information as needed and link them with opportunities for psychosocial assessment and vulnerability assessment preceding appropriate intervention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify the most vulnerable refugees in the community in need of protection and psychosocial support (including counselling, protection concerns, financial assistance, medical assistance etc.)
• Participate in community awareness and information dissemination to members of the community.
• Assist in referral of vulnerable refugees in the community to partner agencies for appropriate intervention.
• Provide support to associates in the follow up and tracking of individual cases and updating the status accordingly.
• Assist in the provision of direct assistance to refugees in the community.
• Assist with translation for refugees in the community during assessments, home visits, counseling sessions and other activities as may be required.
• Assist in the mobilization of community members for support groups, community forums and sensitization campaigns within the communities.
• Accompany associates for home visits, conduct individual visits, follow-ups and provide feedback reports to the case workers.
• Provide weekly and monthly quantitative and qualitative reports to the line manager highlighting individual performance, progress against targets and client needs and outcomes of assistance provided.
• Attend regular staff meetings, monthly debriefings, trainings, and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year working experience, including at least 6 months working with the refugee community, preferably with an NGO.
• Experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance is an added advantage.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Should be well integrated to the dynamics and needs of members of the refugee community within their areas.
• Good working knowledge of the community needs and gaps.
• Ability to work with members of the community with little or no supervision.
• Computer literacy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong training skills in community development and working with PSN will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English or Kiswahili, and other major languages spoken within the Rwandese and Congolese nationalities, eg: Kinyamulenge and Kinyarwanda.
• Located in Kasarani, Githurai and Kayole

Major Responsibilities

• The EQUAL Research Programme Coordinator supports overall contract management and sub-contractor management for the EQUAL project, working closely with the Project Management Team, Research Directors, and consortium partners to deliver an ambitious programme of research, research uptake and capacity sharing activities. The role involves liaising with multiple research and programme specialist units within IRC, as well as IRC country offices, consortium partners, and FCDO to deliver the project in a high-quality, effective, and efficient manner. A significant focus of the position is to ensure that the project meets the high standards and requirements of FCDO commercial contracts by supporting IRC and the consortium partners to meet their compliance and reporting requirements.

Project Management

• Develop and/or refine project management systems and guidance documents to ensure efficiency, transparency and accountability across consortium activities; regularly assess the use of project tools and processes to adapt and improve as needed.
• Work closely with others in the EQUAL PMU to track consortium progress on key deliverables using workplans and financial forecasts; develop and communicate mitigations for areas that are off track.
• Manage and update the partner-specific and consortium-level workplans; meet with key stakeholders from IRC and partners to ensure programme quality controls are in place, and provide analyses for senior management decision-making.
• Maintain the project risk register and systems to assess risks throughout project lifecycle.
• Maintain comprehensive and standardized electronic files for the project, and ensure project team and partners have access to relevant records.

EQUAL consortium partner subcontract management, coordination and compliance

• Collaborate with partners to develop workplans and monitoring plans.
• Manage communication with partners for issues related to implementation against workplans, subcontracts, reporting, and regular meetings.
• Coordinate due diligence, compliance checks, subcontract amendments, and other subcontract management processes according to guidance from IRC’s Awards Management Unit.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of FCDO policies and support partners on contractual compliance.
• Identify partner capacity strengthening needs and help to address these needs, which could include areas such as FCDO commercial contract compliance, project management, and risk management.
• Work with IRC’s Awards Management Unit to ensure that partners’ responsibilities for donor compliance are tracked and evaluated and that updates on contract performance are communicated in a timely and professional manner to appropriate stakeholders.

Reporting

• Lead coordination for FCDO quarterly reports, including but not limited to developing report templates, communicating deadlines, and providing timely feedback for IRC and partner teams.
• Identify, document and communicate areas of improvement for donor reporting.
• Prepare annual reports and documents according to contract requirements for submission to FCDO; coordinate response to other donor inquiries as needed.
• Support the EQUAL Finance Controller to obtain additional financial report inputs and documents from consortium partners, as needed.

Key Working Relationships

• Position reports to: EQUAL Deputy Project Director
• Position directly supervises: N/A
• Internal contacts: EQUAL consortium staff, Research and Innovation department teams, Health Technical Unit teams, Awards Management Unit staff, and IRC country office staff.
• External contacts: Researchers, finance and grants teams from partner organisations in the consortium.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience with demonstrated project management skills, including developing project management documents and tools such as workplans.
• Demonstrated experience of partnership management.
• Working knowledge of FCDO commercial contract T&Cs and compliance requirements is preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking skills to problem-solve independently.
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to effectively collaborate with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent digital literacy: MS Word, Excel, and web-based project management tools (e.g., Asana). Proficiency in Excel strongly preferred.
• Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion and a passion for IRC’s mission.
• Excellent written English, including the ability to synthesise information and draft high-quality reports.
• Professional fluency in French is preferred.

The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for the high-quality delivery of all projects under the Education Improvement Programme (EIP) operating within the County. This will include direct delivery of programme activities, developing and managing positive partnerships with government, civil society partners and other stakeholders through effective communications. This role is dynamic and fast paced and it is critical for the Program Coordinator to ensure compliance by working closely with colleagues on the Coast, EIP colleagues from the region, and the Coast Region Programme Manager.

Education Improvement Programme
The EIP articulates how AKF partners with a global network of local government schools and civil society actors within education systems to co-develop and test affordable and scalable.
AKF is delivering a programme approach in the Coast Region of Kenya under which different projects contribute to the EIP Theory of Change to achieve AKF’s education goal of equipping all boys and girls with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to successfully navigate uncertainty and become contributing members of society. Under the Kenya education portfolio, AKF has several projects funded by bilateral, non-traditional, and private foundation donors with an emphasis on values-based education, gender-responsive and inclusive education, and play-based learning. AKF will develop its partnership approach over the coming two to three years to directly partner with 400 primary schools and 30 secondary schools across four counties on the Coast.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of EIP at the county level. This will include direct delivery and managing other staff or partners to deliver activities on time, on budget, and with quality.
• Lead the county EIP team and ensure the team is motivated, competent, and effectively supported.
• Lead high-quality management of all projects under the EIP portfolio through the effective management of work plans, budgets, Performance Management Frameworks, and any others as required. Ensure all EIP staff access and understand progress and challenges and promote participatory project planning and reviews.
• In partnership with the M&E team, ensure all data requirements are met to enable effective measurement of impact and learning to inform iterations of programming across the Coast Region and regionally.
• Ensure all reporting from the county level are submitted on time and with quality to enable the effective development of high quality and accurate narrative reports that meet internal and donor requirements.
• Ensure all funds are fully accounted for and financial reports and documentation are accurate and in-line with project delivery. This will include regular updates to the Coast Region Programme Manager.
• Work with the Coast Region Programme Manager to ensure all project operations and interventions adhere to government legal requirements, internal policies, and donor compliance.
• Ensure EIP learning is effectively communicated to all EIP stakeholders including government and civil society partners, schools, parents, and children.
• Be the day-to-day contact for the County Government and civil society partners.
• Assume technical leadership for an EIP technical domain (for example, teacher professional development, parental engagement, Value Based Education, etc) in Kenya and collaborate with other AKF technical leaders regionally to design new programming and documents and drive improvements.
• Actively contribute to AKF’s regional EIP community of learning & education programming

The requirements

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ambitious, energetic, innovative, and hard-working professional committed to improving lives among Kenya’s most marginalized communities. Must share a sense of urgency about development.
• Analytical, articulate, and well versed in education policy and practice to communicate effectively and succinctly the impact of the programme to a wider audience.
• Solution-oriented, creative and needs to be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage culturally diverse teams, and ability to operate under high pressure.
• Strong communication skills; written and oral, fluency in English.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong in a relevant EIP technical domain.
• ICT skills.

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience

• BA in education or a related field from an accredited university/college. MA is preferred. A range of degrees could be acceptable for this position such as sociology, education, business administration, communications/public relations.
• Proven experience in managing high impact social programming in challenging contexts in partnership with other organizations. Minimum of five years of project experience, at least two years in management.
• Excellent planning, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills required.
• Proven experience in managing budgets and financial management capacity.
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan education system and/or of resource-constrained education systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in the education and development sector.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of gender and social inclusion issues and proven experience of delivering programmes that explicitly address these inequalities.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of child and community safeguarding issues and proven experience in operationalizing relevant policies and procedures.
• Evidence of drawing on learning and evidence to inform and improve internal project delivery.
• Evidence of developing strong partnerships with government, development partners, and non-government partners to increase impact and influence in practice and policy.