TechnoServe Regional Program Manager, East Africa Job

Job: Regional Program Manager, East Africa

Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise

General Information

TechnoServe (TNS) is a nonprofit international development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and their countries.

Our work focuses on identifying promising business opportunities with a positive economic role for and impact on the rural poor.

Our approach is based on hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions to generate sustainable solutions to poverty. We believe in hard work, creativity, and leveraging the dynamism of talented people.

We are committed to innovation, learning, and results, with a global team drawn from world-class industry and management consulting firms. We are currently working in more than 20 countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

Purpose

• Provide overall management of the regional Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise (STRYDE) program, which will operate in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.
• The Regional Program Manager will work closely with respective country management and TechnoServe’s East Africa regional team, and will be responsible for timely and effective implementation of program activities and achievement of the program’s goal to train 15,000 rural youth to increase their productive economic engagement.
• S/he will thus be responsible for program planning and oversight, quality implementation, and delivery of results and milestones as agreed with the donor.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Establish and maintain program management and implementation systems, including a program workplan with clearly defined milestones;
• Ensure STRYDE is implemented with sound managerial, technical, financial, human resource, and overall programmatic practices;
• Ensure that all processes and activities adhere to corporate policy, legal and contractual obligations, and corporate and donor standards;
• Provide coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members to achieve results;
• Manage a regional program budget and monitor country budgets to ensure spending rates are on target;
• Produce narrative and financial reports for internal and external consumption;
• Ensure program targets are achieved;
• Ensure technical training packages are of good quality, are appropriate to a given context, and that trainings are effectively reaching participants.

Regional Coordination and Personnel Management:

• Overall coordination and quality monitoring of STRYDE team’s input and work content;
• Manage a regional program team of technical experts and support country program teams;
• Interface with other country, regional, and HQ staff;
• Ensure information is shared and flows transparently within the program team and to other organizational levels, as appropriate;
• Ensure that lessons learned in one area of operation are applied elsewhere, as appropriate;
• Manage regional stakeholder relationships
• Create, disseminate, and support country-level adaptation and use of standard templates and tools for key program deliverables, including but not limited to: key M&E indicators and templates, selection criteria, training materials, feasibility studies and market assessments, country-level work plans and other management and quality assurance tools;
• Work with program staff to identify TNS technical assistance needs at both regional and country levels;
• Work with country directors to ensure appropriate support for respective teams;
• Facilitate communication of technical program staff with other regional staff;
• Support new business efforts within the region, as requested.

Representation:

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with donor representatives;
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local partners/ contractors in countries of operation;
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders in each of the program countries and across the region, including government ministries, private sector companies, business associations, and civil society organizations;
• Identify and lead opportunities to establish TNS as a leader in the sector, as appropriate;
• Represent STRYDE and TNS at internal and external functions.

Requirements

• Qualifications in business-related studies required;
• Strong program management and financial analysis skills;
• Personnel management experience required;
• International development experience, entrepreneurship skills, and experience working with youth training and/or mentorship programs preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must;
• Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports;
• Track record of building strong client and stakeholder relationships;
• Fluency in English required; Swahili and/or French language skills preferred;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business development and management, program design and planning;
• Willingness to be based in Nairobi (or another capital city in the area of operation), ability to travel internationally, and ability to travel to remote rural locations in East Africa.

Reports To: TechnoServe’s Deputy Director for East Africa

Location: East Africa

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TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

Accountant Job in Kenya Ksh. 60-70K

Job: Sage Pastel Accountant

Salary: Ksh. 60,000 – 70,000

The Accountant will be in-charge of the finance function of the company and will amongst other things:

• See to the proper implementation of Sage pastel
• Ensure the internal control systems are operating as required
• Ensure that all the company's financial transactions are captured fully and accurately.
• Preparation of timely management reports
• Provide financial advice to management

As such, he should have:

• First degree & CPA
• Minimum 5 years experience 2 of which in a senior position.
• Conversant with Sage Pastel
• Demonstrate understanding of financial control and management reporting
• Self-drive and leadership skills.

How to Apply

Interested accounting candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by:

Sending CV to jobs@staff-kenya.com.

Nutrition Nurses, Public Health Officers and M&E Officers Jobs in Kenya - International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps

Job Advertisements – Samburu, Isiolo, Laikipia, Tana River, Meru North and M & E Position in Prisons Program Based in Nairobi.

International Medical Corps (IMC) us a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through health care interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas.

International Medical Corps currently implements projects in various districts in Kenya. IMC is seeking candidates to fill the following positions in our Nutrition Programs in the above Districts. These are short term contracts of (4 to 9 Months) that need to be filled immediately.

IMC also seeks candidates for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation officer for Prisons HIV / AIDS and TB program to be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to field sites.

Nutrition Nurses
(Samburu 3; Isiolo 2; Laikipia 2; Tana River 2; Meru North 3)

• Participate / lead in assessments and nutrition surveillance.
• Ensure the smooth running of Nutrition project activities at sites through provision of nutritional screening, counseling, treatment/preventative services and on-job training and guidance of health workers and volunteers.
• Maintain records of anthropometric measurements and treatment at health facility sites and office.
• Facilitate On the Job trainings for Health care workers and CHW, screening, active case finding, defaulter tracing and referral of and management of malnourished.
• Supervision of CHWs in community mobilization and dissemination of health/nutrition education and hygiene promotion messages.
• Create referral linkages for malnourished individuals with medical complications.
• Supervision of Mother Care /Support Groups to promote appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.
• Maintain professional working relationship with relevant district authorities and partners.
• Provide written reports.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a Minimum qualification of a diploma in Nutrition or Nursing.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.
• At least 2 years working with NGOs/ UN agencies in complex emergency context.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in emergency nutrition program in a limited resource setting.
• Conversant with IMAM & IYCF and OJT process
• Strong negotiation and representational skills.
• Excellent team building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in nutritional surveillance, report writing, monitoring and evaluation.
• Fluency in the local dialects and understanding of the local environment is an added advantage.
• Experience in capacity building MOH staff
• Computer literate

Public Health Officers

4 Positions

• Assess and report on WASH situation in health centers, schools, CMAM centers and drought affected community.
• Coordinate with DWO/DPHO for rehabilitation/Repairs to WASH infrastructure
• Support DWO/DPHOs plan, for rehabilitation/repairs to WASH Infrastructure
• Support DWO/DPHOs to plan and monitor distribution of WASH, IEC materials.
• Provide planning an technical support for Training of CHWs on Hygiene promotion and HWTs
• Support planning and monitoring of Rapid Hygiene Promotion Campaigns
• Support DPHO/CHWs to Plan and monitor outreach activities
• To mobilize, and train Community groups on Hygiene promotion and HWTs
• Establishment of supply chain links for HWTs supplies

Qualifications

• Strong back ground in and conversancy of Public health needs in project areas with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in public health in Arid and Semi-arid areas.
• Understanding of community nutrition programs.
• Minimum academic qualification of a diploma in public health
• Strong presentation skills at the district and provincial level with excellent orientation of the Public health department/Ministry.
• Excellent team building/working skills, strong personal and interpersonal skills with demonstrated coordination, leadership and supervisory excellence.
• Good field work skills with good understanding of organization’s project area.
• Result oriented

M & E Officer

Based in Nairobi – One Year Contract, Renewable

Responsibilities:

Under supervision of program Director, perform the following tasks:

• Coordinate capacity building for program staff on monitoring and Evaluation
• Supportive supervision visits to health facilities to monitor implementation and mentorship on data management including completeness of registers and reporting tools.
• Coordinate health service data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Plan and undertake routine data quality audits at supported health facilities and report on findings
• Play a key role in coordinating the planning, implementation and dissemination of findings of all facility level needs assessments.
• Preparation of monthly, semi annual and annual progress reports for submission to CDC and other donor agencies.
• Write technical reports for ongoing programs to share internally and with the donors.
• Represent International Medical Corps on M&E forums in the country
• Liaise and network with other partners including CDC, MOH and other implementing partners on M & E issues.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree (Masters degree in public health will be added advantage)
• Training in Monitoring and evaluation
• At least 4 years of working as Monitoring and Evaluation officer in PEPFAR funded HIV/AIDS and TB program
• Trainer of Trainers in any HIV/AIDS and TB program areas using teach-back methodology
• Knowledge of data analysis software like SPSS and/ or STATA
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili

Qualified and interested candidates to submit applications by e-mail only which should include

(1) Application Letter,

(2) Current C.V. with telephone number and e-mail address,

(3) Three referees with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses not later than Wednesday, 5th October, 2011 to jobs@imcafrica.org.

Any attachment other than the above mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Plan Kenya Program Coordinators and Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya has the following vacancies:

1. Program Coordinator (Health)

- Based in Kisumu and Bondo Program Units

2 Positions

The incumbent will report to the Program Unit Manager and is responsible for designing and managing implementation of Program Unit health programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure well managed budget
• Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM
• Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs)
• Ensure effectively managed grants
• Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents
• Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs)
• Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports
• Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations for Project Officers
• Ensure well managed and high performing team
• Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree in Social Sciences or Public Health
• Experience in Public Health will be an added advantage
• 3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up
• Experience in rights based programming
• Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
• Understanding of RBA to development and participatory approaches
• Good facilitation and negotiation
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in gender integration in projects
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent grasp of programming concepts
• Strong management skills
• Good Administrative and communication skills
• Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting

2. Program Coordinator (Livelihood)

- Based in Kilifi Program Unit

This job holder reports to the Program Unit Manager and is responsible for designing and managing implementation of Program Unit livelihood programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure well managed budget
• Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM
• Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs)
• Ensure effectively managed grants
• Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents
• Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs)
• Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports
• Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations for Project Officers
• Ensure well managed and high performing team
• Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
• 3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up
• Experience in rights based programming
• Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
• Understanding of RBA to development and participatory approaches
• Good understanding of livelihood issues in Kenya
• Good facilitation and negotiation
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in gender integration in projects
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent grasp of programming concepts
• Strong management skills
• Good Administrative and communication skills
• Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting

3. Program Coordinator (Governance)

– Based in Homabay Program Unit

This job reports to the Program Unit Manager.

The job holder will be responsible for designing and managing implementation of Program Unit governance programs on a five year contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure well managed budget
• Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM
• Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs)
• Ensure effectively managed grants
• Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents
• Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs)
• Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports
• Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations for Project Officers
• Ensure well managed and high performing team
• Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
• 3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up
• Experience in rights based programming
• Good understanding of development and governance issues in Kenya
• Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
• Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory approaches
• Good facilitation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in gender integration in projects
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent grasp of programming concepts
• Strong management skills
• Good Administrative and communication skills
• Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting

4. Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

– Based in Bondo Program Unit

The position reports to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Program Unit (PU) in program/project planning, information gathering and synthesis, reflection and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of PU’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Support operationalisation of programs / projects at PU level.
• Train staff and communities in basic M&E processes (gathering data analyse and decision making).
• Institutionalisation of corporate monitoring and evaluation tools at PU level.
• Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results.
• Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes.
• Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
• Participate in development of yearly program budgets and project operational plans.
• Facilitate the establishment, maintenance and usage of resource databank at Community Based Organization level.
• Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination systems for evaluation and other special studies.
• Facilitate CBO capacity enhancement.
• Enhance children participation in planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation.
• Participate in program development

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• A Bachelors Degree in Development Studies or equivalent from a recognized university
• At least 3 years practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation
• Experience in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation processes
• Proven understanding of programming concepts and Human Rights Approaches to Development
• Demonstrated skills computer skills and use of statistical packages(SPSS, EPI info)
• Analytical, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and communities at all levels.
• Innovative and independent thinker.

Plan Kenya is committed to the rights and well-being of children including their protection.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org, to be received by latest 12th October 2011.

Your email (Or Envelope) should bear the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.