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Are you interested in growing your career in ICT? Are you starting out in your career? The following job opportunities in Murang’a County and the Kenya School of Government are for you. Take advantage and apply!

1. IT Job at Murang’a County

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or equivalent from a University recognized in Kenya.

Good administration, organization and analytical skills.

Performing system analysis and suggest recommendations in liaison with user department.

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2. ICT Assistant Job at Kenya School of Government

Install computers and computer accessories for user

Diagnose and resolve simple computer related faults;

Diploma in Computer Science; Computer Programming; Computer Engineering; Information Technology; Information Science; Computer Studies; Business Information Technology or equivalent from a recognised institution.

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3. ICT Officer Job at Kenya School of Government

Configure and maintain Local Area Network and Wide Area Network

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science; Information Science or equivalent; Business Information Technology or equivalent from recognized institution

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or equivalent from recognized Institution.

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4. Senior ICT Officer Job at Kenya School of Government

Implement ICT systems and standards

Carry out feasibility studies for areas to be computerized

Satisfactory performance at Information Communication Technology Officer I grade or its equivalent for at least three (3) years.

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5. ICT Assistant Job at Jhpiego

Conduct JPTT user support and training.

Bachelor’s degree (BIT, MIS, Computer Science or related field).

CompTIA A+ Certification.

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Job Group H
(10 Vacancies)

Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)mean grade C (plain)with grade C (plain)in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences or Physics/Physical Sciences and C- in Mathematics and


• Diploma in any of the following: Diagnostic Radiography/Medical Imaging Sciences, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy and Digital Medical Imaging Equipment or its equivalent from a recognized Institution

Responsibilities

• Providing radiographic services to the patients


• Processing, verifying and maintaining information relating to patients


• Ordering and maintaining records of radiographic and photographic supplies

NOTE:

APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET (VALID) CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERLISTED ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER SIX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010.

1. Kenya Revenue Authority.


2. Higher Education Loans Board.


3. Criminal Investigation Department.


4. Credit Reference Bureau.


5. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply, clearly indicating the type of disability.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

How to Apply

All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials, to reach on or before 18th January, 2019 at 5.00p.m. and addressed to:-

The secretary,

Kisii County Public Service Board

P.O Box 4550 – 40200

Kisii, Kenya.

Or

Hand delivered applications should be handed over at the County Public Service Board’s offices off kisii-kilgoris highway near the Kisii Cathedral junction

For more details visit our website www.kisii.go.ke

KISII COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VALID THROUGH: 01/18/2019
LOCATION: Kisumu, Kenya

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Job Group ‘G’
(4 Vacancies)

Requirements

• Have a mean grade of D+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent.


• CertificateineitherOrthopaedicPlasterandtractiontechnologyorOrthopaedicPlaster technology from a recognized institution


• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations


• Fixing and removing casts, bandages to and from patients


• Correcting Congenital Talipes Equino-varus (C.T.E.V)


• Participating in the management of minor orthopaedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents


• Counseling patients/Clients on issues regarding orthopedic trauma

NOTE:

APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO GET (VALID) CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERLISTED ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER SIX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA 2010.

1. Kenya Revenue Authority.


2. Higher Education Loans Board.


3. Criminal Investigation Department.


4. Credit Reference Bureau.


5. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply, clearly indicating the type of disability.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

How to Apply

All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials, to reach on or before 18th January, 2019 at 5.00p.m. and addressed to:-

The secretary,

Kisii County Public Service Board

P.O Box 4550 – 40200

Kisii, Kenya.

Or

Hand delivered applications should be handed over at the County Public Service Board’s offices off kisii-kilgoris highway near the Kisii Cathedral junction

For more details visit our website www.kisii.go.ke

KISII COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VALID THROUGH: 01/18/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Group ‘L’

Purpose

To manage and coordinate all raw milk procurement activities in the field

Responsibilities

• Managing all raw milk field analysis,


• Accounting for all raw milk collection quantities


• Supervising activities at milk collection centers,


• Training of staff in the field,


• Liaising with Kenya Dairy Board on all official matters,


• Liaising with farmers on issues of milk quality,


• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications

• Degree in Dairy Technology.


• 3 years’ experience in the industry.


• Excellent  communication skills


• Attention to detail


• High integrity


• Ability to work extra hours


• Computer literate.

How to Apply

Application forms and details of the vacancies can be accessed at www.murang’a.go.ke Applications should be submitted to the Public Service Board clearly indicating the position applied for ad reference number on the envelope addressed to:

Secretary

Murang’a County Public Service Board

P.O. Box 52 – 10200

MURANG’A

Applications can be hand delivered at the County Public Service Board Office located within the County Governor’s office, Murang’a on or before close of business on 8^th January 2019.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

Applicants from other Counties are encouraged to apply

VALID THROUGH: 01/08/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

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Looking for a job in accounting? Apply here for the latest accounting vacancies at top companies such as Trans-Nzoia County, Murang’a County etc.

1. Accountant Job. Kenya School Of Government

Process payment and prepare financial management reports.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration(Accounting); Business Administration(Finance); Science in Finance; Science in Accounting or equivalent from a recognized institution

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2. Aurum Consultants Accountant Job Vacancies In Kenya

Managing budgets and financial plans.

CPA Finalist and  Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting will be an added advantage and 3 years of working experience.

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3. Murang’a County Accountant Kenyan Jobs

Raise journals and post journals, Raise invoices.

Diploma in relevant field or CPA part II plus 2 years’ work experience.

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4. Trans-Nzoia County Auditor Jobs Kenya (34-44K)

Verifying statement of accounts and reporting the findings to immediate supervisors.

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines :- Commerce( Accounting/Finance Option),Economics (Upper 2nd),Mathematics, or statistics or Cooperative management from a recognized institution;

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• Company: Barclays Bank


• Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya


• State: Nairobi


• Job type: Full-Time


• Job category: Banking Jobs in Kenya

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Who We Are:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disasters, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.

Responsibilities:

STRATEGY AND VISION

• Lead development of the program’s policy and advocacy strategy by leading a deep political and policy assessment of each target country and identifying key legislative and policy interventions that could strengthen the government’s capacity to prevent and respond to VE at the local and national level.


• Contribute to shaping the project’s research and influencing agenda, working with the Research Lead to integrate and advance research, learning and advocacy in order to deepen the contextual understanding of VE drivers in the target countries and effective strategies to prevent the recruitment of vulnerable individuals into violent extremist organizations.


• Stay abreast of the policy and political environment and emerging challenges, and be ready to engage with policymakers in each context to represent the program’s recommendations on how to tackle evolving dynamics.


• Ensure that team members in the region are on message with our vision and position.

POLICY AND REPRESENTATION WORK

• Provide leadership and strategic vision to the policy team including work plan development, partnership selection and management, and stakeholder engagement around policy and advocacy issues.


• Represent the program in advancing policy issues related to CVE and violence mitigation and prevention including by building strategic partnerships, holding influencing meetings with government and other stakeholders, and by presenting policy and research at external events.


• Build a network in each of the target countries and establish and maintain strategic relationships with relevant local and international stakeholders, to continually inform, challenge, and improve Mercy Corps’ advocacy, strategy, and program development.


• Engage stakeholders at the community level to inform advocacy action planning, ensuring that program strategies and policy advocacy are driven by and aligned with community priorities.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Lead in the structuring of partner roles and responsibilities for policy and advocacy work, oversee their activities and provide continuous technical support and capacity building as required.


• Build a network of local organizations to engage in policy initiatives at the sub-national and County level.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

• Track global policy developments affecting VE in the East/Horn of Africa Region, including policies of regional states, donor policies, and UN policy.


• Work with the field teams and global P&A team to plan and produce effective, thoughtful and timely written products that advance policy perspectives important to our mission.

TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING

• Enhance the project team’s capacity on policy and advocacy by designing and leading technical training sessions for


• Mercy Corps staff and local partners and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.


• Promote active learning and adaptive management, and contribute to agency-level networks and working groups, through documentation and knowledge sharing around best practices and lessons learned in CVE programming.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution or related discipline.


• At least 5 years experience working on countering violent extremism programming, conflict mitigation and resolution, and/or violence reduction and prevention programs.


• Demonstrated experience working to influence local and national government policies to promote peace-building and development outcomes.


• Solutions-oriented individual, with strong strategic thinking capabilities.


• Demonstrated effectiveness managing a diverse team of staff, consortium partners and local implementing partners, building a cohesive and results-oriented team to deliver on complex programming result.


• Experience working with a diverse range of community members to discuss sensitive and delicate topics in a conflict-sensitive manner.


• Excellent writing and reporting skills.


• Excellent verbal and inter-personal communications skills.


• Demonstrated sensitivity, skill, and experience working within different cultural settings and navigating public affairs and communications on sensitive issues.

How To Apply:

To apply for the position, kindly follow this link.

VALID THROUGH: 01/21/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Project Summary

Search for Common Ground (Search), in partnership with Ijara Women for Peace (IJW) and Tana River Peace Reconciliation and Development (TRPRD), has secured funding from The US Department of State-Bureau of Counterterrorism and Counter Violent Extremism (CT) for a 24-month program to strengthen the role of families and community influencers to prevent recruitment into VE groups in at-risk communities of Garissa and Tana River Counties. The project will equip families and peer influencers in communities with knowledge and skills to act as “front-line” actors in recognizing early warning signs of radicalization, and with support structures and networks to share their fears and concerns, overcome stigma and trauma, and devise solutions to stem VE recruitment in at-risk communities of Garissa and Tana River Counties.

The primary target group for this program will be boys and men in the social and family networks of individuals at-risk and disengaged VE militants.” However, as much as men and boys are primary targets for Al Shabaab recruitment, so are their female counterparts, recruited by both male and female Al Shabaab recruiters. In addition, based on the information available to us, female relatives (mothers, wives, sisters) also play an important role in pushing male individuals into the social roles and expectations that can ultimately lead them to accept joining a VE group. Traditionally, in the Kenyan-Somali conflict negotiation set-up, women are not actively involved but have a considerable amount of power to pull strings and influence their husband’s decisions.

We recognize that lack of real, effective communication between older and younger generations represents a lost opportunity for preventing VE recruitment, and so in all of the project’s activities Search will take into consideration how intergenerational dynamics come into play. The project’s trainings for key influencers and at-risk youth will incorporate modules on effective communication and inclusiveness, thus equipping them to improve their outreach to individuals from other stakeholder groups and across generations. In addition, the selected family and community-led initiatives will have to be specifically designed to encourage intergenerational collaboration.

The project is found on the premise that families and friends of individuals at risk of radicalization are understandably reticent to draw attention to themselves or seek help. Families and friends play a crucial role in shaping attitudes and beliefs during adolescence, and thus have the power to either incite or “dampen a propensity toward violence”. A social network analysis conducted by Search in Northeast (Mandera) and Coastal Kenya found that youth at risk of radicalization overwhelmingly turn first to peers their age (friends, siblings, young members of the extended family) for advice and inspiration, followed by other family members. However, our analysis also showed that friends and families are usually ill-equipped to offer constructive, tangible solutions that can address the grievances that facilitate terrorist recruitment, making the offers of VE recruiters seem all the more appealing. Research also points to a correlation between dysfunctional families (“absent parents” able to offer positive authority models) and increased vulnerability to recruitment, a void that VE recruiters exploit by posing as mentors and father-figures. The role of women recruiters is also profound as they have the ability to recruit both men and women through kinship networks or their relationships with peers or students, and it is easier for them to create bonds, socialize, and promote sisterhood and belonging.

The theory of change (ToC) underpinning the rationale of this project is: if families and community influencers gain the skills to identify and respond to early signs of radicalization in at-risk youth and if they have the community support structures and spaces to collectively address youth grievances and transform VE narratives, then recruitment of at-risk youth in Garissa and Tana River counties will be reduced.

The goal of the project is to strengthen the role of families and community influencers to prevent recruitment into VE groups in at-risk communities in Kenya. It pursues three objectives, supported by six expected results:

O1. To increase the capacity of family members and community influencers to understand and address family and social processes and dynamics that drive recruitment in at-risk communities of Garissa and Tana River counties.

ER1.1. Family members, community influencers and local authorities have increased knowledge of recruitment techniques and radicalization processes linked to family and community expectations of youth and how to identify early warning signs of VE in youth and children.

ER1.2. At-risk youth learn alternative ways to fulfill social expectations non-violently and confidence to increase their resilience to recruitment.

O2. To strengthen family-based, community-led support structures for youth in at-risk communities of Garissa and Tana River counties.

ER2.1. Families in at-risk communities have safe spaces to identify, discuss and implement community-based solutions to address VE issues related to social dynamics and expectations of boys and men, in coordination with local state and non-state services and initiatives.

ER2.2. At-risk youth have access to diverse and relevant mechanisms that support healthy and non violent masculinities as a resilience to VE recruitment..

O3. To strengthen narratives that promote healthy, nonviolent social expectations of boys and men that will deter from VE recruitment in at-risk communities

ER3.1. Perceptions around the roles that male leaders and influencers in marginalized, at-risk youth can play in communities are positively transformed.

ER3.2. Family and community-based role models of support to community members (at-risk youth, families of VE militants, etc.) affected by VE are promoted and celebrated in communities.

Please click here for the full terms of reference

Qualifications

The following skills and experience are expected by Search for the selected evaluator for this project:

• Proficiency in English and Swahili (written and spoken); Knowledge of Somali or any local dialect in Garissa and Tana River County will be an asset


• More than 5 years of experience in project evaluation;


• Experience in conflict analysis and expertise in doing research on P/CVE programming;


• Experience working with international organizations;


• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys and analysis;


• Evaluation methods and data collection skills;


• Contextual knowledge of and experience working in East Africa, experience in Kenya and specifically in Garissa and Tana River Counties is a comparative advantage.

In addition, the consultant is required to respect the following Ethical Principles:

• Comprehensive and systematic inquiry: Consultant should make the most of the existing information and full range of stakeholders available at the time of the review. Consultant should conduct systematic, data-based inquiries. He or she should communicate his or her methods and approaches accurately and in sufficient detail to allow others to understand, interpret and critique his or her work. He or she should make clear the limitations of the review and its results.


• Competence: Consultant should possess the abilities and skills and experience appropriate to undertake the tasks proposed and should practice within the limits of his or her professional training and competence.


• Honesty and integrity: Consultant should be transparent with the contractor/constituent about: any conflict of interest, any change made in the negotiated project plan and the reasons why those changes were made, any risk that certain procedures or activities produce misleading review information.


• Respect for people: Consultant respect the security, dignity and self-worth of respondents, program participants. Consultant has the responsibility to be sensitive to and respect differences amongst participants in culture, religion, gender, disability, age and ethnicity.

In addition, the consultant will respect Search’s evaluations standards, to be found in Search’s evaluation guidelines:

http://www.sfcg.org/programmes/ilt/dme_guidelines.html

This position will close on January 7th, 2019. For any related questions, kindly write to: sjuma@sfcg.org, with copy tocfassiotti@sfcg.org, jkimamo@sfcg.org

Key Responsibilities

· Assess Education and Child Protection technical needs, identify appropriate ways to provide assistance and support

· Coordinate and ensure overall quality that helps senior staff achieve project outcomes

· Assist the Program Manager troubleshoot complex problems related to the sectors and coordinate support resources that can contribute to the solutions

· Ensure that the LWF Kenya-Djibouti-Somalia Education and Child Protection projects benefit from lessons learned, promising practices, and resources developed globally

· Work with senior sector staff in Area Programs to help analyze and reflect on monitoring and evaluation data to continually inform and refine the overall projects’ design

· Work with the Program Manager to ensure distribution of information about project achievements, lessons learned, and resources developed across the program

· Assist in the recruitment of project staff and identify human resources to fill short term gaps

· Support the Program Manager with identification of and communication with key donors and collaborate to secure funding for programs, including proposal development

· Assist to respond to funding opportunities from public and private donors

· Liaise and collaborate with relevant Government Ministries, county and national stakeholders as well as to participate in relevant sector working groups and forums

· To assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Program Manager or his/her designate

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Degree in Education, Social Science degree or a related discipline


• Practical work experience from at least one of the following: (1) Education in Emergencies (2) Child Protection


• Documented formal additional training (one or several) in at least one of the key areas (Education (preferably Education in Emergencies), Child Protection)


• Knowledge of relevant sectoral humanitarian and national standards


• Strong computer skills in basic standardized software (Excel, Word, PDF)



• Experience of work within or in relation with Government ministries and/or offices is an advantage




• At least 4 years of progressive experience Education programs for refugees or rural communities. Experience gained within an International Humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage




• High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility




• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place

How to apply:

Applications should reach the undersigned by close of business on 10^th January 2019, with reference Technical Advisor Education and Child Protection-Nairobi and must include full contact details of 3 referees.

The Human Resource Manager, Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti-Somalia

Email: lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“LWF World Service is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.

LWF World Service is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

LWF is a Child Safe Organization.”

About WE

WE is a movement that believes when we come together we can create an even better world. WE makes it easy for you to get involved – whether at home, school or work – by offering resources to help you create positive social change in your community and around the world.

Through WE Charity initiatives, WE empowers communities to lift themselves out of poverty through our holistic, sustainable international development model, WE Villages.

In Canada, the US, and the UK, WE Day and WE Schools are initiatives of WE Charity that educate and empower young people. WE Schools is a year long educational program that nurtures compassion in students and gives them the tools to create transformative social change. WE Day is a series of stadium-sized events that celebrate youth making a difference in their local and global communities.

ME to WE is an innovative social enterprise that provides people with better choices for a better world. We offer socially conscious and environmentally friendly products as well as lifechanging experiences. ME to WE measures the bottom line not by dollars earned, but by the number of lives changed and the positive social and environmental impact made. Half of ME to WE’s net profit is donated to WE Charity. The other half is reinvested to grow the enterprise and its social mission.

WE is looking for an outstanding Early Childhood Development Teacher.

The position will be based in Narok County, Kenya

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and manage ECDE programmes


• Develop and facilitate relevant games & activities that will guide learning


• Develop relevant learning & playing materials


• Participate in the planning of ECDE programmes


• Encourage, support, motivate and work interactively with caregivers to develop and implement ongoing goals


• Support caregiver to providing an environment and opportunities which promote the child’s growth and development


• Focus on specific tasks, skills or techniques which can be mastered and measured


• Assist caregivers to structure environments, routines and interactions that contribute to a positive social behavior and support plan for the child

Minimum Skills and Qualifications Required

· Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution

· Should be conversant with the ECDE syllabus and curriculum delivery

· Minimum experience if 2 years teaching experience

· Having a working knowledge of content teaching

· Have a child approach to teaching

· A great communicator

· Flexible and open to change

· Problem solver

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

Institutional Development Lead, Kenya DFSA

ACDI/VOCA is seeking an experienced institutional development and capacity building expert for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Institutional Development Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in accomplishing effective and productive working relationship with government ministries, county-level organizations and officials, and local institutions in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and management in the analyses, development and execution of systems strengthening and capacity building efforts


• Liaise with a wide range of government ministries, organizations, and local institutions


• Ensure close consultation and incorporation of ongoing feedback from relevant officials over the life of the program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years relevant work experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience required


• Demonstrated successful record of providing technical assistance to government ministries in Kenya relevant to the objectives of food security, food assistance, health or nutrition activities required


• Proven record of identifying and delivering capacity building initiatives required


• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including country level institutions


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Fluency in English required

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTS

PART I

Title of Assignment

Local Consultancy- Health Economist (Immunization Financing)

Section

Health Section

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Duration

210 working days within a period of 11.5 days

Background and Justification

Immunization services in Kenya are primarily funded by the Gavi Alliance, the central Government and the 47 counties. The Gavi Alliance has granted funding for new vaccine introductions and immunization systems strengthening since 2001. Most recently, Gavi approved support for national introduction of HPV vaccine, targeting 10-year old girls. The central Government funds traditional vaccines, operating costs of the immunization programme as well as co-finances Gavi supported vaccines. Kenya is currently in the preparatory transition phase of Gavi support, which means that the amounts co-financed needs to increase by 15% every year. The 47 counties are responsible for procuring syringes and for funding delivery costs, such as fuel and per diem for outreach activities.

Several partners are assisting the Kenyan National Vaccine Immunization Program (NVIP) in planning, budgeting and financing of immunization. NVIP has recently established an Engagement Forum on Immunization Funding and Financing with the aim of enhancing co-ordination and synergies within this area of work.

During 2017 and in the early part of 2018, UNICEF Supply Division provided technical assistance to NVIP on forecasting, planning and budgeting for vaccines. Outcomes of this work included improved stabilization of the cash flow for vaccine procurement and alignment of government procedures for reporting on resources invested in vaccine procurement. A detailed report is available on the work undertaken during this consultancy, including recommendations. The present consultancy is a continuation of the 2017-2018 work undertaken by UNICEF Supply Division as well as expansion into supporting selected counties in planning and budgeting for immunization services.

Scope of Work

Goal: The purpose of the consultancy is to strengthen in-country capacity for immunization program budgeting and budget execution and support coordination of immunization financing forum.

Objective: Under the supervision of Dr Alex Adjagba, (Senior Health Specialist/Health Section), the consultant will support and build capacity within the NVIP at national and county-levels in the field of immunization financing, hence contribute to the piloting of an innovative country-level coordination mechanism for immunization financing in the context of universal health coverage.

These tasks require time and are not currently being conducted by any one in NVIP and UNICEF.

Deliverables

Duration

(Estimated # of days or months)

Timeline/Deadline

Schedule of payment

Report on the Mapping of roles of counties in immunization ( for counties included in group 1)

25 days

February 15th 2019

10%

Report on the Mapping of roles of counties in immunization ( for counties included in group 2)

25 days

March 31st 2019

10%

Report on financial data collection from Counties in Group 1

30 days

April 30th 2019

20%

Report on financial data collection from Counties in Group 2

35 days

June 12th 2019

10%

Meeting preparation, (including background materials and meeting logistics) and Report on the Technical meeting of the Kenya Immunization Financing Engagement Forum

20 days

July 16th 2019

10%

Report on establishment of a system for tracking budget allocations and budget implementation for immunization at national level and in selected counties

20 days

August 13th 2019

10%

Report of assessment of current procurement practice against yearly forecasts

30 days

September 24th 2019

10%

Final Progress Report on project completion status and lessons learned submitted

15 days

November 15th 2019

10%

Publication submitted on the Kenya experience as a pilot for a country mechanism to coordinate immunization financing mechanisms in the context of UHC and NHIF.

10 days

December 5th, 2019

10%

Payment Schedule

Consultant will be paid upon submission of monthly progress reports that clearly highlight key deliverables and results

Payment schedule is in the above deliverable table

Desired competencies, technical background and experience

Administrative issues

The consultant will be based in Nairobi and work closely with the NVIP under the supervision of the UNICEF immunization focal point and Health Economist. Consultant will be required to travel within Kenya. The consultant may be provided office computer and other IT support as necessary to do his/her work

Conditions

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and all inclusive financial proposal to carry out the deliverables above.

Interested consultants to indicate ability, availability and rate to undertake the terms of reference.

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered.

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KENYA CO TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTS

PART I

Purpose of Assignment

Consultant to design the Boresha Afya ya Mama na Mtoto programme in Vihiga County

Location of Assignment

Nairobi with frequent travel to Vihiga County

Duration of contract

30 Days in period of 2 months

Start date

From: 15th January 2019

To: 15th March 2019

Reporting to:

UNICEF, Social Protection Specialist

Background and Justification

In 2017 Vihiga county had an estimated number of 22,426 pregnant women (3,3% of the total population). The coverage of key reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) indicators in Vihiga remain undesirable, and the county stands to drag the country progress to 2030 SDG targets behind unless they can be accelerated. For example, Vihiga County’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) stands at 531 per 100,000 live births, the fourteenth highest in the country while coverage with routine childhood vaccinations as measured by the fully immunized child (FIC) indicator stands at 78%, below expected levels of at least 80%. The low percentage of mother attending the 1st and 4th ANC is also alarming with respectively 35 % and 34,6 % and only 50 % of mothers give birth under skilled attendance which is way below the national target of 65%[1].

In spite of some improvements in the area of RMNCAH over the last couple of years, the county still experiences a large number of challenges preventing women in reproductive age to access RMNCAH services in a satisfactory manner, increasing the potential risk of maternal and neonatal fatalities. The county has not yet undertaken a thorough bottleneck analyses to identify the main barriers to RMNCAH services. Such an analysis will be urgently needed in order to assess which barriers are demand driven and which ones are due to supply side constrains. However according the most recent review of the County Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan (October 2017), based on a qualitative assessment of the major health indicators by key stakeholders in the county the major constrains with regard to the uptake of RMNCAH are related to limited specialized care, severe gaps across all cadres of health workforce, and inadequate essential health products and technologies that affected the provision of quality services. The following indicators are particularly alarming and need urgent and close attention.

Antenatal care

Antenatal is care given to a pregnant mother from the time of the conception up to delivery time. Focused antenatal care aims at early identification and management of complications in order to achieve good outcomes for the mother and baby. Currently, the focus for the Country and County is on the first and fourth ANC visits.

The clients who attended 4th ANC visits were gauged against those who made the 1st ANC visits. All mothers who attend the 1st ANC visit are expected to complete the four visits. The uptake of 4th ANC visit has been low due to late 1st ANC initiation and poor coverage by CUs in the county. The average attendance of 4th ANC visit stands at approximately 60% across all the sub counties. This indicates first ANC visit across all the five sub counties is delayed. To improve on ANC attendance there’s need to have a mechanism to ensure there are outreaches in hard to reach areas and to ensure that community coverage is up to date. Lack of understanding of the importance of ANC, inadequate male involvement in the community to enhance awareness on the significance of ANC, cultural beliefs and religion beliefs, poor health-seeking behavior and minimal health promotion interventions have hampered the attendance of all 4 ANC visits.

Skilled deliveries

There was a significant improvement on skilled deliveries from a low baseline of 38% (KDHS 2008/2009) as indicated in the CHSSIP to 51% in 2013/2014 in the subsequent years. This could be attributed to free maternity services, acquisition of equipment and improved referral system. However, the downward trend experienced in FY 2016/2017 was as a result of frequent industrial action by health care workers. It was noted that most of the health facilities in Emuhaya and Luanda Sub Counties do not have 24-hour service provision thus hampering many skilled deliveries. Vihiga Sub County has been performing well-above 80%- across all the years in skilled delivery because of the presence of the County Referral Hospital and accessibility of most of it health facilities.

The Vihiga County Department of Health aimed to improve delivery of routine health services targeting children. Universal immunization of children against 10 common vaccine-preventable diseases was prioritized. Between 2013 and mid 2015 the target set on the number of immunized children was met, however, there was a drop in 2015/16. Despite the targets being met, there was a notable downward trend in fully immunized children throughout the period under review (2013 to 2017). For example, 2013/14 FIC was 87% which was within the set targets and in 2016/17 it had dropped to 60%. The trend was similar in all sub counties as shown in figure 3. In the year 2016/2017 the performance was lowest as no sub county achieved the minimum 80%.

The contributing factors for low immunization among under-1 children include; inadequate support from GoK and partners, vaccine stock outs, inadequate refrigerators, poor data quality, staff shortages, inadequate updates, ignorance from mothers who refuse to take their children for immunization and frequent industrial actions.

In line with the above mentioned RMNCAH challenges and lessons learned from Kakamega county, Vihiga county intents to design and implement an intervention that could address these challenges in a holistic and integrated way through the “Boresha Afya Ya Mama na Mtoto” (Improve Maternal and Child Health) project. The overall goal of the “Boresha Afya Ya Mama na Mtoto” intervention in Vihiga is to reduce maternal and child mortality and malnutrition through implementation of evidence based, high impact interventions. The invention would comprise of three main components. The first component aims to address the monetary challenges faced by the mother to seek services through cash transfers. These interventions will not only increase motivation on the demand side but also address socio-cultural factors through health education to be conducted by the Community Health Workers. It will also address physical access by empowering the mother to pay for transport services, through their preferred and available options, to the health facility. The second component aims to achieve positive outcomes by increasing knowledge and awareness and changing attitudes and practices notably in terms of nutrition and health seeking behaviour by providing behaviour change communication interventions. The third key component will be targeted to CHWs and CHVs and provide them with cash incentives and encourage the referral of mother to seek RMNCAH services from a facility. Not only will this lead to increase of uptake of ANC and delivery under skilled attendant, it will also address nutritional challenges prevalent in the county, and particularly with HIV positive mothers, leading to healthier babies. The forth component will seek to address challenges associated with registration of births in collaboration with existing initiatives.

Intended outcomes of the project

The project will aim to achieve its objective of reducing maternal and child mortality through increased demand for impact interventions like increased uptake of the 1st and 4th ANC visit, skilled birth attendance and full immunization of their children by removing financial and social barriers for Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) to accessing quality services available. As illustrated in the Figure 4 below this will be realized through the provision of regular and timely cash transfers combined with behavior change communication interventions targeted to RMNCAH and nutrition messages. It will further contribute to strengthening of the community-to-facility referral by incentivizing Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to refer women for various Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services provided by skilled personnel at health facilities.

The project will target synergetic relationship with existing and planned programmes and projects currently provided by other partners like the Transforming Health Services initiative supported by the World Bank in Vihiga County which focuses on improving primary health care services. This will enhance the impact of the “Boresha” project. Further it will leverage on the existing governance structures in order to play an advocacy role for increased support to RMNCAH agenda in Vihiga County.

Achievement of the outcomes set out above will only be possible through concerted efforts by the national and county governments, development partners, implementing partners and the communities. Women enrolled in this project will also be encouraged to systematically register their newborn children at birth and should also be linked to the NHIF managed ‘Linda mama’ scheme in order to benefit from free services at public and faith-based health facilities.

UNICEF in partnership with the County Government of Vihiga would like to engage the services of an experienced and competent a consultant to design the programme, integrating the lessons learned from the first phase of the programme (as mentioned in the paragraph above) including systematic linkages to other social protection programmes as well as with the productive and economic sector , to ensure sustainability of the programme and economic empowerment of its beneficiaries.

Scope of Work

Goal and Objective

Under the supervision of the Social Protection Specialist, the consultant will hold consultative meetings and reflection sessions with the programme team to finalize the design and the operational manual of the programme. The consultant will utilize review reports and the workshop feedback to develop the second phase of the programme that is linked to the productive sector, linkages to the national safety net programme and economic empowerment for the beneficiaries.

RWPPCR/IRs areas covered

The consultancy contributes to Outcome 4, Output 1 (social protection models) of the Country Programme. It also supports two of the three strategic shifts of the programme towards a) modelling of approaches to reach the most deprived children; and b) resilience building approaches.

The broad objectives of this consultancy would be:

• To Design the programme addressing lessons learnt from Kakamega county for an effective and efficient programme.

• To link beneficiaries to the productive sector and national safety net programme

• Develop an economic inclusion design as part of a graduation model for beneficiaries

• Improve Coordination between involved sectors at county level as well as between the county government and the national government

Specifically, the consultant will perform the following activities/ tasks:

1. Programme Design

To support the re-design of the programme through consultative and reflection sessions after undertaking a thorough desk review including but not limited to: the current operational manual, the design document the documentation reports, the impact evaluation reports, the systems review report and midterm review reflection with key stakeholders. The re design will also address the following

a) Payments

Review the payment schedule to ensure timeliness and predictable payments are made that are also efficient. Reviewing the payments linked to the points of care to ensure beneficiary funds are disbursed early enough for the intended purpose. Additional soft conditions to be included to facilitate payments, such as birth registration linked to the last payment before exit.

b) Targeting

Review the proxy means test that is currently in use and improve the targeting approach that will suit in the conditional cash transfer. Integrate recommendations provided by MIS consultant team that is currently improving the MIS.

c) Community engagement

Promotion of positive health seeking behaviours in the community through participation. The positive health seeking achievements of the program reinforces the idea that conditionality work. The County Government program is conditional and achieves its results and there is need to increase community participation, male involvement, HIV AIDS prevention, family planning awareness as part of the MNCH/FP 2017 ACT

d) Complaints and Grievances mechanisms

Review the existing guide on the complaints and develop a complaint register and resolving mechanisms

e) Reporting

Review the existing reporting structure in the MIS and programme reports and regular programme monitoring reports, provide formats and schedules for senior management and funds utilization.

f) Economic Inclusion and linkages to the productive sector

Propose economic inclusion design options that will be opening of economic opportunities to the beneficiaries that is integral to achieving a transition towards economic empowerment. The options including the linkages to the productive sector as well as national safety net programmes as well as other social protection programmes (e.g NHIF etc…)

2. Data collection tools

To develop data collection tools, workshop agenda and facilitation guides for the consultations and reflection sessions for the program re design workshops

3. Lead consultations, reflections workshop

Hold consultations with the stakeholders for feedback on the design of the programme.

4. Update Operation manual and design documents

To update/ develop the program design document, operation manual that entails program management and implementation.

Deliverables:

Deliverables

Duration (Estimated # of days)

Timeline/Deadline

Schedule of Payment

Approved inception report with clear methodology on the implementation

10

July 15th

1st instalment (10%)

Data collection Materials, workshop agenda and facilitation schedule

10

July 31st

2nd Instalment (30%)

Lead consultations and reflection sessions/ workshop

10

August 15th

Develop operation manuals

30

September 30th

3rd Instalment (30%)

Final presentation of the design document

30

November 30th

4th Instalment (30%)

Total number of days

90

N.B.

· Payment is on satisfactory completion of deliverables duly authorized by the Supervisor of contract.

· Specific deliverables of acceptable quality must be submitted at the planned times.

· Performance will be evaluated considering quality of deliverables, consultation with stakeholders, timeliness of deliverables of and comprehensiveness of work as defined in the terms of reference.

· The consultant is expected to carry out the design process in accordance with professional communication development standards

Conditions

Applicants to submit cover letter, CV and all-inclusive financial proposal to carry out the deliverables above.

Applications without financial proposal will not be considered.

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