NGO Jobs in Kenya - MGIC

Maryland

Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is an affiliate of University of

Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

 UMB

has a Global Health Program which is delivered through the Maryland Global

Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) and housed by various institutes among them the

Institute of Human Virology (IHV). 

Since

2004, IHV has partnered with the governments of Kenya, Guyana, Haiti, Nigeria,

Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia to address each country’s growing HIV and

AIDS epidemics. 

The

Institute has led efforts to build National Health Systems in each country via

strategic international, national, and local collaborations through the design

and implementation of unique education, training, and treatment programs

addressing each country’s complex HIV/AIDS epidemics. 

In

Kenya, UMB through the Institute of Human Virology started operations in 2004

under the AIDS Relief Project consortium funded by Presidential Emergency Plan

for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through HRSA/CDC. This was the beginning of UMB’s work

in Kenya which has seen implementation of 11 grants to-date.

MGIC seeks candidates for multiple positions for an anticipated $3,200,000

health service delivery program that will support the strengthening and

sustainability of HIV/AIDS in-service training and mentorship of healthcare

workers, patient support programs through national and county systems,

including National HIV integrated training course in Kenya.

“This position is subject to project award and funding”

 
The Head of Finance will have primary responsibility of preparing financial

reports, offering operations and administrative support. 

The

Head of Finance will be responsible for internal control improvement

initiatives and provision of support to Sub-grantees.

Duties and Responsibilities

·                    
Implement, review and drive adherence to accounting and

administrative procedures and guidelines.

·                    
Prepare accurate management reports, and ensure timely monthly

closeouts as required.

·                    
Coordinate, with the Program Director, for the submission of

donor-related reports in a timely manner.

·                    
Ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and

spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations.

·                    
In collaboration with the Program Director, manage all

project-related sub-awards to local grantees ensuring sub-grantees’ compliance

and reporting to donor regulations.

·                    
Responsible for account reconciliations and preparation of cash

flow forecasts.

·                    
Timely preparation and submission of program cash requests to HQ

Finance office.

·                    
Prepare pipeline reports, identify internal control weaknesses

and implement improvements.

·                    
Maintain thorough documentation of all financial transactions.

·                    
Review and ensure proper filing of financial reports to the

relevant authorities.

·                    
Facilitate payment of the approved payroll.

·                    
Ensure the organization is tax compliant(exempted based on the

programs running), and ensure filing of the same where required.

·                    
Work with program personnel to maintain their budgets during the

project cycle.

·                    
Ensure that accounts receivable/payable are properly monitored

and managed.

·                    
Maintain good relationship with vendors, creditors and bankers.

·                    
Professional qualifications; CPA(K) / ACCA

·                    
A master’s degree in business administration, finance or other

relevant field.

·                    
Strong finance background in financial management, budget

development and analysis.

·                    
A minimum of 5 years of experience supervising program

operations, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts, grants and

accounting/finance.

·                    
Demonstrated experience in managing CDC grants and in depth

knowledge of USG Cost Accounting Standards.

·                    
Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks).

·                    
Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written

communications skills demonstrate supervisory skills and an ability to work

well in a team.

·                    
Fluency in English in both oral and written communication.

·                    
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·                    
Analytical and cognitive skills

·                    
Computer literacy

·                    
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Strategic

Information, Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
 

This

position is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy, development

of the project performance monitoring plan and reporting system to assess the

impact of the project activities, designing and maintaining data collection

systems to ensure that all necessary information is collected, analyzed and

used in guiding internal project planning and informing external partners about

project activities and accomplishments.

Duties and Responsibilities

·                    
Coordinate the SI department across programs and advise on

policy design and analysis.

·                    
Develop program M&E plans and identify business ventures and

expansion plans within SI.

·                    
Develop and maintain project log-frame matrix, particularly in

the areas of objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms.

·                    
Develop and maintain the overall framework for project M&E,

such as annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process

monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.

·                    
Guide the process for identifying key performance parameters for

monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets.

·                    
Maintain M&E relationships with MOH and other stakeholders.

·                    
Lead the baseline research and periodic monitoring of the

project based on indicators and objectives outlined in the grant proposals.

·                    
Coordinate quarterly reporting and provide feedback on

information received.

·                    
Advise on the establishment of a multifaceted M & E system

in consultation with all key stakeholders.

·                    
Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of analytical

reports.

·                    
Maintain a database to ensure all project outputs and results

are accurately recorded and coordinated to inform program staff.

·                    
Master’s degree in public health, program evaluation or

equivalent, from a recognized University.

·                    
Minimum 6 years work experience in the M&E field with

development projects or international organizations. 

·                    
Experience with PEPFAR or other US Government development

programs preferred.

·                    
Skills and experience in M&E capacity building for

individuals and organizations.

·                    
Previous supervisory experience, essential.

·                    
Proficiency in project evaluation design and development of

performance indicators essential.

·                    
Excellent leadership, management, coordination, interpersonal

and teamwork skills.

·                    
Strong strategic, financial and analytical thinking with ability

to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

·                    
Strong skills in MS Office, MS Project, at least one data

management/statistics software (e.g. SAS, SPSS).

·                    
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English

essential.

·                    
Willingness and ability to be flexible to meet changing

priorities and deadlines.

Senior

Technical Advisor
 

This position

is responsible for planning, monitoring and supervision of program activities

undertaken under the grant / project. 

Core

functions will include developing budgets and work plans, monitoring

utilization, grant performance tracking and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

·                    
Represent MGIC at meetings with donor agencies, government

officials and other partners.

·                    
Support technical interventions to improve health systems for

the various projects.

·                    
Provide strategic vision for the project, update and review

annual work plans, promote synergies and ensure that project-specific

deliverables and contract-specific terms are met.

·                    
Oversee implementation of an indicator-based performance

monitoring plan that encompasses both patient clinical outcomes and other

programs.

·                    
Review short-term operational plans to ensure that the finances

and cash flow are adequate.

·                    
Provide leadership, mentoring, and motivation to in-country

teams.

·                    
Review pipelines and develop forecasts and abroad-based

financial picture for the grant.

·                    
Prepare budgets, monitor budget burn rates and resolve grant

invoicing/payment issues.

·                    
Relationship building with the donor, government agencies, sub

grantees and other stakeholders.

·                    
Organization policy, strategy development and implementation.

·                    
Resource management within specific grants.

·                    
Preparing programmatic reports to donors and other relevant

stakeholders.

·                    
Reviewing and authorizing financial payments.

·                    
Communication with the donor, principal investigators,

government representatives and other stakeholder’s within the grant.

·                    
Bachelor’s degree in Medicine or related field.

·                    
Master’s degree in Public Health or related field.

·                    
Over 6 years’ work experience.

·                    
Significant experience in the Kenyan public health service, with

experience related to health systems strengthening.

·                    
Two (2) years’ work experience in a supervisory role.

·                    
Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary and

multi-cultural contexts with tact and diplomacy

·                    
Proven experience in providing technical assistance to public

health programs or projects.

·                    
Excellent oral and written communications skills, with English

strongly preferred.

·                    
Strong initiative and self-motivation highly required.

·                    
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·                    
Registration with Medical practitioners and dentists board.

 
If you meet the above mentioned qualifications, you are requested to send your

cover letter and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by January 7, 2016. 

Candidates

are requested to indicate the title of the position being applied on the

subject line of the email.  

Only

shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

“Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer”