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Sunday, September 21, 2014
KENYA NGOS - ONE Africa Award 2014
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Extractives Advisor, Kenya
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KENYA NGOS - ONE Africa Award 2014
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KENYA NGOS - ONE Africa Award 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Extractives Advisor, Kenya
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Extractives Advisor, Kenya
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Chief of party - Livelihoods, Value chain, Nutrition, Garissa, Kenya
Please note that this position is contingent on receipt of new program funding.
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the implementation of a proposed five-year $49 million program to support increased resiliency and economic growth in Kenya's Northern and Arid Lands.
Mercy Corps has been operational in Kenya since 2008, initially in response to the Post Election Violence in Rift Valley, and then expanding to a national program under USAID's Yes Youth Can! initiative. In July 2011, Mercy Corps began operations in Northeastern Province through integrated humanitarian response in Wajir County. The program in Wajir currently focuses on supporting increased resilience through strengthening the livestock value chain, supporting diversified livelihood options, and improving access to pasture and water resources.
The REGAL-IR program will support USAID's Feed the Future Initiative through improving resilience to drought and other shocks. The objectives of the program include: strengthened and diversified livelihood options, increased inclusiveness of value chains, improved nutrition, improved capacity to peacefully manage conflicts, community-based natural resource management, and disaster risk reduction .
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Chief of Party (COP) will manage all aspects of program including meeting the objectives of the project while providing overall technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of the project, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the co-operative agreement. The COP is responsible for developing a strong, coherent vision within REGAL-IR and initiating innovative strategies across the program. The position requires significant long-term experience in pastoral and livestock issues in the region, and strong leadership and coordination skills.
The COP will act as the key liaison between USAID/Kenya and all other counterparts, and Government of Kenya officials. The COP is expected to lead and/or participate in strategic and high level policy forums and meetings with various actors and advocate for broader pastoralist issues. The COP is expected to contribute to improving pastoralist's policy environment using REGAL-AG evidence base and learning generated through the project.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strategy and Vision
Provide strategic vision, leadership and overall responsibility for all aspects of the program's development, implementation, and management.Outline and maintain a strategic plan for the implementation of program activities, including finalizing target areas/activities, methods of operation, and means of evaluation.Program Management
Provide leadership and strategic vision in all aspects of program implementation , development and management. Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners, and aligned with Mercy Corps principles, values and strategic plan.Monitor adherence to grant agreement, Mercy Corps policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations . Oversee performance of consortium partners and sub-grantees.Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites.Coordinate with program and finance and administration staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management ), procurement, security, administration and human resources .Propose design of new local policies as needed and in accordance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations.Coordination and Representation
Represent Mercy Corps at government, donor, NGO and other relevant events in the field, in close coordination with the Country Director.Coordinate activities with consortium partners, subgrantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other Mercy Corps programs.Team Management
Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.Implement, and ensure all staff are effectively using the performance planning and management system, establishing performance expectations and regularly providing constructive feedback.Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that supervisory staff do the same.Contribute to country team-building efforts, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.Security
Work closely with the country team's security focal point to develop and maintain systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work.Ensure that programs are designed and implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities.Organizational Learning
As part of Mercy Corps' agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:-->Direct supervision of: Deputy Chief of Party, Finance and Grants Manager, and other positions TBD.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Kenya Country Director
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Other program managers in-country, HQ Program Operations Team members, Technical Support Unit team members
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, international development or other relevant field.10-15 years of overseas experience including 5 years in a senior management position.Strong understanding of U.S. government compliance issuesPrior experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of PartyStrong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing.Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues. Proven technical experience in pastoralist livelihoods, livestock development, conflict mitigation, and natural resource management.Previous experience in Kenya or the Horn of Africa is preferable.SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful COP will combine exceptional management skills and experience in maintaining donor and partner relationships. He/She will have an outstanding ability to develop, implement and manage innovative programs within the current and future program structure of Mercy Corps in the region. S/he will also have proven experience with cross-cultural team and capacity building , individual staff development, and strong mentoring skills. S/he will have demonstrated skills in managing programs in challenging insecure environments. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail and strategic vision are essential. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position will be based in Garissa, which is an unaccompanied post, eligible for hardship and R&R benefits.
Garissa is located in the North Eastern province of Kenya, and has a population of approximately 70,000. It lies along the Tana River, and has a very warm climate. Most of the town's inhabitants are ethic Somalis and pastoralists. Travel from Nairobi to Garissa takes approximately five hours by car. There are many international agencies with a presence in Garissa. Mercy Corps staff members will live in group housing and have access to basic services . Cell phone coverage is adequate.
Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Deputy chief of party, Garissa, Kenya
Garissa, Kenya
Organization and Program Overview:
Founded in 1958, Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is an international nonprofit organization that works to build bridges between educational research, policy, and practice. Funded by the United States Agency for International Development, EDC is implementing a project called G-Youth based in the North Eastern Province of Garissa, Kenya. The Garissa Youth Project (G-Youth) is designed to empower youth to make sound career and life decisions as they transition from high-school to the next phase of their lives. The project offers youth interventions that help them to: build skills, facilitate appropriate career choices, provide employment and/or income generating information, bridge technical and university education opportunities and provide a fun and safe space for youth to socialize. Through the addition of a new project component which is helping to redefine the strategic direction for the project, G-Youth now aims to build the capacity of local youth organizations and networks to increase youth participation and planning in program activities meant to help youth.
VACANCY TITLE: Deputy Chief Of Party, Garissa Youth Project
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the G-Youth Chief of Party, the Deputy COP will work in close coordination with a team of Garissa-based staff to provide leadership and technical and administrative oversight of program activities and sub-partners. The DCOP will work closely with the Chief of Party and EDC home office team to set the strategic direction for the project in keeping with USAID/Kenya's priorities and the project work plan and budget. This person will also be responsible for outreach to local stakeholders especially those who provide work and learning opportunities for youth, including businesses, NGOS, government, and donors in order to build support for the program.
Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:
Support the COP in managing the local program and administrative staff to ensure timely and quality implementation of field-based program activities. Serve as the G-Youth Project's technical lead for the "Youth Action" component including overseeing staff and partners in order to ensure activities are carried out in a timely and quality manner. Support the and Provide technical oversight of the Project's "Youth Work", "Youth Education" and "Youth Civics" components. Draft, edit and contribute to written reports and deliverables; Liaise and communicate with EDC's regional office in Nairobi and USAID-Kenya as needed; Work as a close team with the COP to plan and budget for field-based activities; Maintain systems for communication and information-sharing for G-Youth within the Garissa team, EDC's Regional Office and with EDC headquarters. Provide oversight and to activities taking place within the Career Resource Centre working closely with the Kenya National Library Services and other youth serving partner organizations; Oversee the Project's monitoring and evaluation system and provides input into the design of tools; Assist with the establishment and oversight of G-Youth's small grants programs to assist selected Kenyan youth development organizations. Contribute to conception and writing of proposals, as needed.Qualifications and Requirements:
Masters degree (or equivalent). 7-10 years work experience in the field of international development. Strong commitment to identifying and creating opportunities for youth. Relevant technical expertise in areas such as youth development, workforce development, livelihood preparation, nonformal education, and NGO management. Experience with managing or working under USAID-funded programs. Ability to engage community members to contribute to the program activities. Excellent organizational skills. Flexibility and ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize duties. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and within a team member. Proficiency in MSOffice including MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint.Application and contact details:
Apply in English with a letter, a resume and names of three references to Amina Issa at AIssa@edc.org the closing date for this position is 8th May 2012.
EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace. EDC offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Application and contact details: Apply in English with a letter, a resume and names of three references to Amina Issa at AIssa@edc.org the closing date for this position is 8th May 2012.
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Programme support officer, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya with travel to Somalia
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
The PSO will report directly to the Country Director. S/he will be responsible for providing program and administrative support to the CD in Nairobi and senior management team in Somalia. The PSO will provide comprehensive including drafting correspondences, recording minutes, organising meetings and representing DRC at meetings as necessary. As required, the PSO will also assist with specified processes for program development by following up various actions and disseminating information to the Somalia team. The PSO will also provide additional specified support for program implementation as requested.
BACKGROUND
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC aims at integrating its Somalia activities within a wider regional mixed migration programme, comprising the existing programmes in Kenya, Somalia (South Central, Puntland and Somaliland), Ethiopia and Yemen. DRC Somalia programme operates within a regional framework (East Africa and the Horn) and incorporates three major components namely, long term community driven development, emergency urban/rural humanitarian intervention s and protection/advocacy.
DRC Somalia implements both emergency and longer-term interventions targeted to the development of the economic and institutional capacities of selected communities in rural and semi-urban districts affected by displacement. Internally displaced people, returnees and other groups who are living in settlements in abject poverty and with considerable protection gaps are assisted though emergency humanitarian intervention s in water and sanitation as well as through livelihood and protection activities. DRC advocates through traditional leaders for increased respect for international human rights, particularly for the increased respect of the rights of displaced people, refugees, migrants, women and children. An integral part of the advocacy programme is conflict resolution between disputing clans through traditional mechanisms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Senior Management Support
Ensure timely and accurate execution of the day-to-day managerial support requirements of the Country Director and senior management team by ensuring meetings are attended, handling information requests, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, etc. Support DRC Somalia senior management in coordinating activities, such as conferences, trainings, quarterly and programme meetings, field visits, international travel, internally and externally organized workshops. This role will also include taking meeting notes for those meetings/workshops attended, preparation of materials for quarterly and programmatic meetings, and compilation and distribution of meeting minutes and relevant information. Maintain master calendar for DRC Somalia. Communicate with external partners, donors and visitors as advised by the CD Organising and coordinating visits by donors, regional teams or Headquarters. Provide support as required in reviewing correspondence, assisting with recruitment processes, and other administrative actions Liaise regularly with staff in other departments, field offices, consultants, and other external contacts to ensure effective information flow and timely actions. Maintain an effective filing system to include key correspondences, organisation/project reports, financial information and other relevant documents. Responsible for day-to-day project correspondence, information sharing and filing, ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken for the Country Director. Maintain records and track the status of the senior management action items.b) Programme Support
Support new programme development processes as directed by the CD or Programme Director. With support from PD, play a support role in new project inception processes that involves ensuring work plans/budgets; office, staffing etc are in place for project start-up activities. Under the direction of the CD, perform liaison services on behalf of DRC to donors, Government Officials, other relevant partners and government agencies (e.g. UN, NGOs, etc.) Represent DRC in programme coordination meetings with other development partners, UN agencies etc in the absence of the CD, PD or technical coordinators. Develop talking points and background and briefing materials for meetings, conferences, publicity, advocacy and fundraising for DRC Somalia in collaboration with regional communications advisor. Work with the PD to ensure that the annual projects work plans and budgets are finalised approved for all the projects. Work with PD to ensure that all key programme documentation is filed and easily accessible. Provide the programme support required to the PD to organise the organizational wide annual work planning process and the internal project/organization programme reviews and evaluations. As directed, undertake research and prepare written briefings for CD on topical issues related to program development. In collaboration with PD, support project coordination as may be requested. Perform other duties as determined by the CD.REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The post holder reports to the Country Director - Somalia
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree or similar qualifications desirable, Masters Degree preferred. Minimum four (4) years office, administrative and programme management experience. Excellent written and spoken English is essential Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records. Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours. Energetic and flexible with high sense of responsibility and excellent organisational, planning and time management skills Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines. Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts. Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. High level of integrity and able to maintain strictest of confidentiality High competence in handling situations with tact and diplomacy Ability and willingness to travel to field sites as needed Good command of computer programs and applications with significant capabilities in computerized database and spreadsheet construction, and their practical application.CONDITIONS
Availability: 1 July 2012
Duty station: Nairobi with travel to the field to field programmes throughout Somalia.
Contract: One year contract with possibility of extension. Terms and conditions in accordance with DRC terms for National staff in Kenya.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk
GENERAL COMMITMENTS
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should send a 1-page cover letter that clearly states how they are qualified, and why they are interested in the post, together with their CV (not longer than 4 pages) to: drcjobs@drchoa.org
Please indicate "Programme Support Officer" as the subject heading.
The deadline for applications is May 13, 2012.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, nationality, race, gender or age.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should send a 1-page cover letter that clearly states how they are qualified, and why they are interested in the post, together with their CV (not longer than 4 pages) to: drcjobs@drchoa.org
Please indicate "Programme Support Officer" as the subject heading.
The deadline for applications is May 13, 2012.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of age, nationality, race, gender or age.
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
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