Nairobi Academy (est. 1976) is a co–educational, multi–cultural school for 450+ pupils aged 3- 18 offering quality education at Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory IGCSE, AS and A2 Level of the British National Curriculum. Our students are placed in prestigious universities all over the world.
We seek to recruit a qualified and experienced professional who will head the Department as a Senior Manager and will be expected to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of the whole school ICT vision.The position shall involve among other duties:

A lead role in developing and implementing an ICT strategy for the whole school.Develop the ICT architecture to maximize investment in technology and efficient deployment of resources.The successful candidate shall report to the Head of school
 Degree in Computer Information Technology (A Masters Degree would be an added advantage)A minimum of 5years experience in the relevant field.A background in Education and / or familiarity with the National Curriculum of England, would be an added advantage.Strong interpersonal and communicative skills.Interested candidate should send his /her application letter, CV, names and contact of three referees, along with copies of their certificates and relevant documents.
Applications should be submitted by 15th December 2014 to:-
The Head of School,
Nairobi Academy,
P.O Box 24817-00502
Email: asec@nairobiacademy.or.ke
Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Seeking an Executive Director, OLE Kenya

Open Learning Exchange, International, is seeking a passionate and entrepreneurial Kenyan educator to become the Executive Director of OLE Kenya and lead its establishment. This involves leading OLE Kenya’s inaugural one-year program with alumni of the Young African Leaders Initiative while developing and implementing a longer-term strategy for OLE Kenya.

About Open Learning Exchange, International

Open Learning Exchange, International, is a social benefit organization, established in 2007 as an advocate of ensuring a quality basic education for all. OLE International works closely throughout the developing world with nation-based organizations such as OLE Kenya, to develop and scale powerful Open Learning Communities and Schools that ensure everyone a quality education.

OLE’s Open Learning System emphasizes systemic changes in leadership, supported by high quality open learning resources, with near real-time feedback that provides evidence of the effectiveness. We employ affordable, portable and scalable technologies that do not require the Internet and that can be powered locally. This approach is especially effective working with remote and marginalized communities, schools and health clinics with limited resources. Our goal is enable the members of these communities to transform learning into an active, engaging and sustained process that is relevant to the specific and evolving needs of everyone in their community, from children in their wombs to the elderly during their last years on earth.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director

Leadership & Management

· Implement OLE’s Young African Leaders program to engage actively and energize Kenyan YALI alumni in community learning projects that are sustained and scalable.

· Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors committed to OLE’s vision and mission.

· Engage the Board in the development of a strategy for OLE Kenya’s launch and long term development.

· Ensure effective systems to track program progress, and regularly evaluate OLE program components, in order to measure successes and failures that can be communicated to the board, funders, and other stakeholders.

Planning & Program Development

· Listen and identify those key challenges where OLE’s Open Learning System can provide a significant and sustainable benefit in Kenya.

· Develop a strategic plan for OLE Kenya that enables the Open Learning System approach to address one or more of Kenya’s major social and economic challenges.

· Build partnerships with government and non-government institutions, funders, political and community leaders, who share OLE’s mission and can support OLE Kenya.

Become a local, national and international force for social and economic improvement, publishing and communicating program results with an emphasis on the ways that the OLE Kenya programs can serve as models for other nations.

Fundraising & Communications

· Develop proposals in response to requests that are aligned with OLE’s mission.

· Expand public and private commitments to OLE Kenya’s programs, including income generating activities to support sustaining and scaling existing Kenyan programs.

· Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—including a powerful web site in order to increase OLE Kenya’s constructive influence upon Kenya’s future.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will be a Kenyan national with extensive background in education and community building.

Minimum Qualifications include:

Deep commitment and great skill in articulating OLE’s vision and mission.Fluency in Swahili and English.Bachelors degreeSeven years of effective organizational leadership, preferably in education or international development.Thorough knowledge of the laws and rules that affect Kenyan schools and communities.Experience with working in non-governmental, Social Benefit Organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong connections with key public and private influencers of Kenyan public policy.International experiencePost-graduate degree (i.e, Master’s or PhD)Cross-sector experience, including working with grassroots organizations, government, and private sector.

Working conditions

Day-to-day work will be based in a Nairobi office. However this position will require travel throughout Kenya, and occasionally Africa and other parts of the world. A successful candidate must be willing and able to travel in rural and remote areas of Kenya, with limited accommodations.

Compensation

The compensation for this position will be based upon the successful candidate’s qualifications.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should use the following website to apply for this position.

Applications received by any other means will not be considered.

http://www.applywizard.com/5ed3.7626

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE OF WORK

The IRC Kenya country program is looking for a Deputy Director Operations (DDO) to maintain and improve effective support systems (administrative, supply chain (SC), IT and field management). The DDO will be responsible for ensuring that all the necessary systems, policies and procedures are rolled out, understood, and implemented by the relevant staff in all program areas. In addition he/she will ensure that the Country Director is briefed on security and advice on security policies and procedures. Lastly, the DDO will assist in the overall management of the organization, by contributing to the development and achievement of the strategic objectives as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).

He/she will provide technical supervision to the operations staff in the field offices. The DDO will report to the Country Director and will directly supervisor 3 senior staff based in Nairobi and 3 Field Coordinators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Management

Continue the improvement of operations within the country program with the development of a yearly operations work plan; Participate in strategic and day to day management decisions as a member of the Senior Management Team; Act as line manager for Supply Chain Coordinator, Information Communications Technology (ICT) Manager, Field Coordinators, and Security Manager; Ensure that the IRC complies with all aspects of Kenyan law (employment, tax, contract etc.); Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and understood by all staff. In collaboration with the Finance department, ensure that appropriate Field Office oversight is in place and documented; Conduct analysis of staffing structure in coordination with Country Director and Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) Actively participate in grants opening and closing meetings; Play an active role in preparing internal and external audits; ensure recommendations related to operations are followed and take all necessary measures to address audit findings.

Supply Chain

Provide training and capacity building to SC staff; Oversee processes and ensure compliance with IRC policies and donor regulations; Review main contracts and ensure validation by NY; Oversee the implementation of GSC policies and procedures for purchasing, delivery, storage, communications, transport and travel Update/design procedures when necessary; Assist the Supply Chain Coordinator in the implementation of administrative systems and procedures; Update/design procedures when necessary; Ensure that all leased properties conform to health and safety standards; Ensure the processing of all expatriate staff paperwork for visas, work permits, and travel arrangements;

Information Communications Technology

Provide training and capacity building to IT staff; Update IT policy and procedures and ensure implementation of these through the IT manager; Ensure that all IT equipment is maintained and secure and an appropriate replacement schedule is in place;

Security

Monitor and report on security in all program areas and in other areas likely to impact the IRC; Update the Security Management Plan for the IRC in Kenya and train staff where necessary in security procedures and thinking; Provide security orientation to all new staff and refresher orientation as needed.

Field Office Management and Control

Provide oversight and guidance to Field Coordinators/Managers in three field offices. Support will focus upon all aspects of field office control and efficiency. Work in collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager to ensure that field staffs are well trained and operating in compliance with the country security protocols and procedures. Provide management support and oversight to the Field Coordinators/Managers in implementing security policies and procedures. Develop and maintain a management information system that effectively captures performance data from country and field offices. Work with the Finance Controller, DDP and CD to proactively identify, analyze and respond to trends either through reinforcement or corrective action. Participate in the development and/or review of new proposals, operating plans and strategic plans ensuring that the views of field staff are captured and reflected wherever appropriate.

Professional Standards

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree in a related field preferred At least 8 years experience of operational support or management of multi-sector humanitarian relief or development projects in Africa or similar context; including a minimum of 3 years in a senior level position. Proven personnel management, administration, logistics, communications, and security experience of large operationsPrevious experience working in emergency or post-conflict contexts; NGO experience and donor requirements; Knowledge of IRC procedures and policies preferred; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Solid organizational skills: ability to be flexible & work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-task team environment; Strong Computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, Access, and email/internet software.

Kenyan Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Finance and Operations Director | ReliefWeb Skip to main content Labs Blog Mobile About Us Help Login / Register HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print21 Nov 2014Finance and Operations DirectorJobfromPlan USA—Closing date: 05 Dec 2014 Download PDF (105.43 KB)

Plan International Inc., Kenya Country Office

http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/

****Plan International****

****Finance and Operations Director****

****Background****

Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.

****Position Description****

Plan is seeking applicants for a proposed Finance and Operations Director for an anticipated multi-sectorial, USAID funded orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) project in Kenya. The Finance and Operations Director is responsible for overseeing project finances and administrative operations in accordance with relevant USAID regulations and in line with Plan’s financial and administrative management policy provisions. The Finance and Operations Director will supervise grant management and financial reporting on grant performance and will ensure best use of resources by managing the preparation of sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and assuring timely preparation of donor financial reports.. This position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of financial and administrative management of the project in compliance with donor’s rules and regulationsSupervise all financial management to ensure best use of resources through sound budgeting, monitoring of project expenses, and timely preparation of donor financial reports.Develop and implement monthly project-wide financial review (project tracker) and analysis, as well as provide timely and reliable financial information for decision-making.Maintain strong internal policies, processes, and controls systems in order to provide timely, consistent and accurate financial and budget management.Develop strategic planning, work planning, and budgeting processes.Work closely with Plan International USA home office and Plan Kenya country office staff on internal and external financial reviews and audits; work closely with project finance/grants/administrative staff and sub-grantees to ensure appropriate implementation of same.Prepare financial reports for donors.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Master’s degree in finance or financial management, and/or a professional qualification in accountancy. Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in project finance management may be accepted.Significant experience managing programs funded by the U.S. Government, including experience managing finances for USAID-funded projects.Extensive experience in financial management and/or project administration.Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) applicable to USA accounting procedures and processes.In-depth knowledge of USAID financial management rules and regulations and other key USG regulations, including USAID 22 CFR Part 226 Administration of Assistance Awards to U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, 22 CFR Part 145 Grants and Agreements with Non-Profits, OMB Circulars A-122, Cost principles for non-profit organizations, and A-133 Audit of states, local governments, and non-profits.Ability to adopt new software and financial management systems.Excellent communication, management, and leadership skills.Proven analytical skills in isolating priorities and tackling them.Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing programs that mainstream gender.Work experience in Kenya highly preferred.Excellent English oral and written communication skills; knowledge of Swahili preferred.

****Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.****

Further, QualifiedKenyan nationals, including those living in the diaspora, are additionally highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply please send a cover letter, USAID 1420 biodata form, and resume in English through our recruitment portal (http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/). The biodata form can be downloaded separately from the recruitment portal alongside the job descriptions under the title USAID1420 Biodata Form. Applicants who fail to meet the application criteria may be disqualified. The deadline for applications is ****5th December 2014****. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Oxfam International Country Director

Location: Nairobi; Kenya

Contract: Open Ended

Salary:Competitive salary with substantial Benefits

Background

Oxfam GB is part of Oxfam International (OI), an international confederation of 14 organizations working together in 99 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. OI’s vision is a just world without poverty.

Kenya is currently a single affiliate country managed by Oxfam GB. Oxfam in Kenya is seeking a Country Director to take the lead in representing Oxfam and the programme within the country, the region and globally.

The role

The role is a senior management post reporting to the Deputy Regional Director. The Country Director will lead the development and delivery of the Kenya programme in ways that will have the greatest impact on poverty and consistent with Oxfam’s wider organisational principles and approaches and ensure adequate and cost effective resource management including people, budgets and funding. The role works with the Country Management Team (CMT) to ensure that minimum standards are met in the country for programme management, HR, finance, security, health and safety. The role co-ordinates with the CMT to identify new funding sources and negotiate funding opportunities to support programme implementation. The OI Country Director takes the lead in representing Oxfam and country programme within the country, the region and globally as well as build relationships and develops networks.

The Person

You should have indepth senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery, of programme strategy, with partners and within a networked and interdependent approach, in one or more challenging locations. You should have proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the country programme context and to act within a regional and global framework and have the ability to manage the development of, and contribute to, the high level analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors.

You will be actively committed to promoting gender equity and the interests of marginalised people in all aspects of an organisations work. You should have experience of design and delivery of an Influencing programme cycle, including proven ability in implementing all or aspects of a notable campaign and leading humanitarian responses, either directly implementing or through advocacy and communication strategies.

You should be experienced in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams; have a high degree of self awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development. To be successful in this role you should have experience of managing complex change processes and relationships involving a wide range of both internal and external multi-cultural stakeholders across a variety of disciplines & geographical areas and experience in representing an organisation with partners, government agencies, private sector organisations, and donors at senior level: locally, regionally and globally and high level financial management skills to steer the operational budget

iversity The difference starts with you

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at using this link: http://bit.ly/10EXu7l

The closing date is: 22nd November 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Are you a skilled and innovative leader with substantial international development management experience in Africa and other regions?

Oxford HR is working with Hivos in their search for a new Regional Director to lead their team in East Africa.

Hivos is a Dutch international development organisation guided by humanist values. Together with local civil society organisations in developing countries, Hivos wants to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world - a world in which all citizens have equal access to opportunities and resources for development and can participate actively and equally in decision-making processes. Hivos runs programmes in the following areas: Rights & Citizenship, Green Entrepreneurship, Expression & Engagement, and Action for Change.

The Regional Director represents Hivos within the East Africa region and sets the example for operational excellence. The Regional Director reports to the Executive Board and is responsible for all Hivos activities, positioning and resource mobilisation within East Africa. The Regional Director works in close partnership and coordination with the other Regional Directors and Programme Directors and with Hivos’s partners and stakeholders in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and maintain Hivos’s position within the region

• Ensure positive and effective relationships with partner organisations

• Continue to identify opportunities for social innovations

• Lead advocacy campaigns; influence political and private sector agendas

• Manage and lead regional team

The ideal candidate will be a proven and innovative leader, who is able to effectively manage and influence dispersed teams and complex, multi-stakeholder environments, cooperating with people of all levels and backgrounds. You will have significant experience as a senior manager in an international context, with some experience working in Africa, and demonstrate financial and business acumen. You will have empathy with Hivos’ mission and objectives, and knowledge and experience of one or more Hivos programme areas. Affinity and experience with civil society building in one or more regions is essential.

Building a rewarding career: Our client, CIC Insurance Group is the leading Cooperative Insurer in Africa and rapidly growing insurance and related financial services provider in Kenya with a wide local branch network - soon going regional.
The Group offers a wide range of products including General Insurance, Life Assurance, Medical Insurance and Asset Management services. It is a pioneer and leader in Micro-insurance. The Group’s focus on innovation and excellence in service delivery has differentiated it in the market and earned it national recognition.
In order to execute and sustain its growth and expansion strategy, the Group is seeking to recruit a dynamic leader to join their winning team as Managing Director of CIC Life Assurance Company Limited. Reporting to the Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction and leadership to grow life business for the Company.
The ideal candidate must have proven experience in leading and managing large teams of people with diverse backgrounds. The person must possess strong knowledge of the insurance industry and track record of business growth. 
He/she should also have experience in financial management, planning, budgeting and regulatory compliance.
Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesFormulate and implement the business strategy to ensure overall achievement of the company’s long term strategy and annual business plans;Provide strategic direction on matters relating to business performance, new investments and business opportunities and changes to enhance profitability and shareholder value;Proactively build customer relationships that ensure business retention and growth;Promote and maintain sound corporate governance, ethical, integrity, diversity inclusion and corporate social responsibility standards;Prepare regular and periodic reports to the board that provide a strategic direction and qualitative assessment on the achievement of the planned goals;Achieve operational results for all key metrics in line with annual business budgets and plans;Ensure that appropriate management structures and policies are continuously developed , reviewed and implemented; andEstablish and manage highly collaborative relationships with key policy makers and other key stakeholders.A Master’s degree in a Business related field;Professional qualification in ACII, either Actuarial, CFA, CPA (K), ACCA or CIMA;A Certificate in Corporate Governance;At least 10 years’ experience at a senior management level within the insurance industry;Demonstrable commercial and financial/investment management experience;Excellent leadership skills particularly in strategy formulation and execution;Proven ability to quickly grasp business risks and make sound decisions;Experience in board management; andExperience in the cooperative movement will be additional advantage.
Only applications received online will be processed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade. We believe that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and subsequently increased prosperity. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, business and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through:Increased market access;Enhanced trade environment; andIncreased product competitiveness.TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali.
We are looking for high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals to join our team in the positions detailed below.

The position is available on contract to 30 June 2016 with the possibility of renewal.
Job Title: Procurement Director
Line Manager Title: Chief Operating Officer

Grade: Director (Monthly salary - US$10,151)
Direct Reports: Procurement Manager (3)
Department: Procurement, Corporate Services
Job Summary: The job holder is responsible for leading the strategic identification, development, and execution of procurement, grants and financial aid operations across the organisation, while ensuring quality and Value for Money (VfM). This will include managing procurement risk across the organisation, maintaining effective monitoring systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement cost savings and supporting teams in programme delivery through ensuring effective detailed technical and financial negotiations, contract management and supplier relationship development. Ensure that all procurement is in line with approved procedures and embodies Value for Money (VfM) principles. Ensure that these procedures are continually reviewed to enhance efficiency and robustness.Provide specialist advice, guidance and service on best practice procurement across the organisation and lead in the identification, assessment and management of potential risks associated with differing sourcing strategies. This will include providing insight through the analysis of spend, supply markets and savings.Ensure that procurement ICT systems, including the Contract Management System (CMS) are fit for purpose and undergo continuous improvement.Develop, monitor and report on the Procurement Team’s Key Performance Indicators.Oversee the implementation of audit or any other recommendations including incorporation into the Procurement and Grants manual which should always be up to date.Drive innovation and a focus on continuous improvement for procurement activities across the organisation including ensuring that at least two innovations are developed and implemented each year.Prepare and circulate quarterly progress/update reports to TMEA colleagues.Use TMEA’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems to enhance performance, including facilitating procurement knowledge and induction sessions.Manage, motivate and mentor the Procurement team to realise their full potential and ensure effective succession planning.Develop and maintain strong relationships with TMEA colleagues and all partners.Contribute to corporate initiatives, such as the preparation annual reports, work plans, gender and culture action plans, implementing such initiatives where necessary.Any other duties delegated or assigned by line manager.           |
Procurement Officer (6)

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Undergraduate degree preferably in procurement.A Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification or equivalent.Member of recognised procurement institution/s such as CIPS. Work experienceAt least 10 years’ experience in a busy (and preferably development-oriented) work environment.Working knowledge of public procurement systems in East Africa with regional/cross-border procurement experience.Specific experience in managing diverse and dynamic teams with a proven track record of engaging and/or managing staff and partners at both at senior and junior levels.Proven ability to innovate and seek timely, cost-effective and efficient solutions which represent VfM. Strong strategic thinking, formulation and implementation skills including the ability to communicate strategy and impact concisely and simply.Strong leadership and management skills.Adept at working with diverse cross-border teams and challenging accepted principles, delivering change and demonstrating value for money.Strong presentation, communication and personal effectiveness skills, with the ability to influence others to achieve objectives and gain consensus and collaboration.Sound decision-making and judgement capabilities.Good problem solving and analytical skills.Proficiency in MS Office applications.A self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision.Ability to proactively identify gaps and provide solutions for filling them. Special Conditions: None

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online by Friday, 28 November 2014, 5.00pm East African time. 

Ensure that you attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration. Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. Interviews will be conducted in December 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above.
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
TradeMark East Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade. We believe that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and subsequently increased prosperity. TMEA works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, business and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through:Increased market access;Enhanced trade environment; andIncreased product competitiveness.TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Kampala and Kigali.
We are looking for high calibre, results-oriented and experienced professionals to join our team in the positions detailed below.

The position is available on contract to 30 June 2016 with the possibility of renewal.
Job title: Senior Director, Trade Environment
Line Manager: Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Outcomes and Regional Programmes
 
Department: Outcomes and Regional Programmes
 Location: Flexible - one of TMEA’s Country Office locations. Job summary: A key member of TradeMark East Africa’s (TMEA’s) Outcomes and Regional Programmes team, the Senior Director, Trade Environment is responsible for aligning trade policy and international trade practices and goals to TMEA’s strategy and ensuring that the linkages between trade policy, trade facilitation and trade in services are streamlined in all aspects of TMEA’s work streams and clearly linked to organisational objectives at both the national and regional levels. Programme development and managementDevelop the trade environment programming strategy and oversee its implementation, including annual plans, budgets and project proposals.Accountable for the achievement of the trade environment strategic outcome target and ensuring programmatic consistency, delivery and quality assurance across the entire portfolio of projects whilst demonstrating value for money and having clear mechanisms for measuring results.Liaise with Senior Regional and Country Directors to agree delivery frameworks and targets, and review progress on the achievement of outcome targets and desired results in order to contribute to delivery of TMEA’s corporate and programmatic objectives.Oversee the development and delivery of a large, complex portfolio across the region to increase market access in East Africa. This will include projects focused on improved EAC Trade policy and enhancing the regional investment climate and governance e.g. support to the EAC organs, supporting Ministries of EAC in each Partner State, standards harmonisation, providing institutional and advocacy support to regional bodies, among others.Appraise/undertake due diligence of potential investment opportunities.Effective liaison delivery partners and investors on programmatic issues and performance monitoring.Monitoring, evaluation and reportingMaintain strong monitoring and evaluation systems for programme delivery comprising qualitative and quantitative indicators for all results and activities, in collaboration with the START team.Ensure a clear ‘line of sight’ with key outcome target results and work closely with the START team to obtain outcome delivery measurement data and analyse progress against achievement of outcome targets.Responsible for reporting on trade environment programming delivery including coordinating high quality and timely quarterly and annual reports of programme and financial performance. Contribute to TMEA-wide Annual and donor reports, in line with the monitoring and evaluation framework.Facilitate discussion, information sharing and agreement on the achievement of outcome targets.Manage, mentor and motivate a strong team of professionals, ensuring adequate capacity is developed for successful delivery.Ensure risk management, transparency, zero tolerance to fraud and corruption, and due diligence in all programming activities.Ensure close coordination and foster strong integration with the other outcome delivery, and country-based teams.Organisational Positioning

Chief Executive Officer
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Deputy CEO, Outcomes and Regional Programmes
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Senior Director, Trade Environment

Academic and professional qualifications

Advanced degree in areas relevant to TMEA’s focus, such as Development Studies, Economics, International Trade or other relevant disciplines.Trade Policy or International Trade qualifications are a distinct advantage. Work experienceA minimum of 10 years’ management experience (including 5 at a senior level) in leading the leading the development and delivery of trade and trade-related capacity development programmes to enhance the capacities of developing countries in trade policy development, formulation and implementation trade reforms, regional integration, and support to national governments.Significant work experience with Regional Economic Communities in East or Southern Africa, in an international multicultural environment.Experience in working with private sector and civil society to deliver trade capacity support and to support trade related advocacy. Additional skillsProven intellectual and strategic thinking skills.Strong strategy formulation and implementation skills including the ability to communicate strategy and results concisely and simply.Excellent leadership and management skills.Ability to deliver a plan and performance to budget.Adept at working with diverse teams, delivering change and demonstrating value for money.Ability to influence others to achieve objectives and gain consensus and collaboration.Sound decision-making and judgement.Problem solving and analytical skills.Excellent presentation, communication and personal effectiveness skills.Proficiency in MS Office applications. Additional/background informationGood understanding of trade policy context and regional integration in East Africa.Good understanding of the dynamics affecting trade policy at national, regional and at the global multilateral levels, as well as an excellent understanding of the multilateral trading systems and their implication for regional integration.Significant knowledge of the trade and development needs of developing countries, and a good understanding of trade policy, trade facilitation, infrastructure and transport/logistics.How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online by Friday, 28 November 2014, 5.00pm East African time. 

Ensure that you attach your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position and current remuneration. Your application should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address and daytime telephone contacts. Interviews will be conducted in December 2014 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Please note that we will only consider applications received on-line through the link provided above.
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or reject any application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
TradeMark East Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment processes.

Vacancy: Account Director / Business Unit Manager
Build value for our stakeholders: To lead and manage account teams on a daily basis, delivering an efficient and effective service to clients, which is profitable to the Agency. Includes daily Client contact.
Meet key performance goals: Client satisfaction, business development, profitability and staff performance.
 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Excellent understanding of marketing communications – able to specialize in the agency experiential marketing and / or sponsorship marketing.Excellent presentation and communication skills at a senior level.Tact and negotiation skills.Focused through finance – ability to work with numbers.Strategic thinker. Proactive in developing clients business.Extensive management skills.Extensive IT skills.Ability to prioritise.Ability to identify problems and offer solutions.Work well under pressure.Open and friendly personality.Contribute to the strategic direction of the Agency.Develop and implement the stated policies, procedures and guidelines of the Agency.  Ensure that they are maintained.Continually update own skills and competence. Maintain and develop professional stance both internally and externally.Carry out specific projects to assist the management team in general management.Highlight issues to the Management which affect the morale of the Agency.Facilitate good relationships between group companies, departments and suppliers.Bring any significant changes (and/or issues), to the client relationship or to the Account Group, to the attention of the management team.Attend, and contribute to: Finance Meetings – project based.Operational Management meetings. Raise internal issues which affect the morale and job performance of the Account Group.Have full understanding of the agency offering and to drive it through all dealings you have with client.Drive new business development by being an innovative and pro-active salesperson, seeking and proposing new business opportunities to and for clients through new business pitches.Monitor and evaluate your (teams) performance in new business wins.Create and exploit opportunities to develop agencies interests with the Client. Direct the strategic development of the Clients’ business in Marketing Communications by having a full understanding of clients business. Keep up to date with clients’ marketplace and competitors.Develop strong personal relationships with key contacts, building and nurturing all client relationships based on trust and mutual respect.Appoint and co-ordinate a team to manage client business.Hold regular status meetings with account team to assist with management of projects and plan work accordingly.Ensure account team deliver the best quality service to clients.Ensure policies and processes are followed by account team. These include:
Policies: Finance, HR and IT (including back-up of information).
Processes: Sixth SenseTM Marketing; Measurement and Evaluation (of projects); Internal Briefings; Brand Ambassador Training and Client Service maintenance and management (Contact reports – after every meeting ; Activation reports – weekly, monthly and on completion, which covers a full summary and evaluation of value created by The agency for the client as well as next phase of activity proposal.)Manage and approve all client issues regarding creative and / or strategic direction of Brands / projects.Understand and use relevant marketing and business related tools (E.g. The agency’s Sixth SenseTM Marketing tool)Resolve all day-to-day client issues with diplomacy.Anticipate and identify problems and provide solutions to them.Ensure the profitable running of each Client Account.Develop a constructive relationship with the Management Team, and identify the areas in which their support and advice can be used most effectively.Oversee account teams to deliver an efficient, effective and profitable service to clients.Ensure effective delegation and management within the team to generate the optimum use of resources to maintain the staff/profitability ratio.Direct and develop staff to ensure all are performing their relevant job functions.Provide motivation and leadership to maximise job performance.Manage staff performances and facilitate staff career development Ensure and maintain discipline within the account team. Ensure company processes and policies are followed.Ensure staff appraisals are carried out at least once a year and that they are true reflection of the member of staff’s performance.Make recommendations on financial rewards and promotions for individuals.Encourage the flow of information and knowledge within and between account teams.To deal with staff issues in a professional manner.Implement efficient working practises, systems, time management and staff training against the agency processes and policies.Direct the implementation of agreed projects and approve all creative briefs and artwork. Review and sign off finished Artwork and ensure that written approval is obtained, from the Client, before going to print. Ensure that all projects meet the desired the agency’s standard of quality and Brand the experience offering.Maintain familiarity with the Agency’s standard Terms and Conditions of Business. Ensure the financial policies are followed and adhered to by the account team at all times. Sign off all cost estimates for the account team.Ensure budgets are approved and agreed with clients before work begins.  Revise as necessary. Ensure that the fee arrangement is agreed before work commences and that the agreement is subsequently enforced.Ensure that all projects are within budget and meet the agreed profit margin. Manage project GP throughout the project and report financial results to the Account Team on a regular basis.Maximise the profitability of the Account Group: Review all work in progress regularly, and maintain a negative billing status.Streamlining processes.Maximise and increase client relationships and budgets.Widen project margin thru effective ops management.Monitor billings (billings schedule) on a regular basis to: Monitor income versus targetRevise the annual income projection each month to assist with the companies’ cash flow management.Report these figures to the general manager on a monthly basis.Sign off all sales invoices.  Ensure that debts are collected promptly.Develop a comprehensive understanding of the agency’s terms and conditions of procurement and ensure that they are followed by all members of the Account Group.Produce an annual team and financial plan for the Account Group identifying opportunities and allocating responsibilities to grow the business.Send your resume to recruituganda@kimberly-ryan.net

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AAH-I is a regional African-led non-governmental organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya, that supports livelihood-challenged communities in East and Southern Africa to sustainably improve their well-being and standard of living. With Country Programs in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia, and Kenya, AAH-I has over 20 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people and host communities.

The Program Director (PD) is responsible for developing and maintaining AAH-I’s capacity in development programming. The PD is expected to contribute actively to the growth and development of the organization and to the delivery of AAH-I’s Mission and Vision. He/she will ensure that:

· All AAH-I programs/projects are of appropriate technical soundness in terms of design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;

· Adequate planning, management and timely implementation of the technical aspects of all relevant AAH-I activities;

· Organizational strategy is broken down to fit country specific programing needs with clear work plans and indicators;

· AAH-I has well researched and ready-to-use technical inputs that address the changing trends in beneficiary needs and appropriate interventions;

· Support development, implementation and regular updates on programing models for AAH-I in line with the AAH-I strategy;

· Timely M&E and donor reports with corrective measures taken where necessary;

· Support to resource mobilization through proposal review to ensure appropriate models and M&E tools for program/project implementation to give AAH-I comparative advantage;

· AAH-I technical work continuously addresses emerging cross cutting national, regional and Pan African challenges e.g. climate change;

· AAH-I technical work yields the expected results / impacts.

QUALIFICATION

· A Master’s degree in health, social science or related studies or equivalent;

· At least 10 years’ experience in program development and management;

· Proven ability in leadership, team management and strategic thinking.

· Demonstrated ability to envision programing trends and set relevant strategies;

· Demonstrated ability to analyse community needs and develop effective technical specifications for intervention projects;

· A track record of success in resource mobilisation;

· Strong analytical (both political and organizational) skills with good attention to detail;

· Ability to provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to team members; Commitment to articulating and implementing AAH-I’s values

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by Monday 27thOctober, 2014 at 5:00 pm. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. See http://www.actionafricahelp.org/ for further information. Only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.

Private-sector style career development in a growing social enterprise
An excellent career development opportunity

Industry: Nonprofit/International Development
Function: Shape the emerging agricultural microfinance movement
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Microfinance Partnerships Director

Job Location: Nairobi preferred; major European city possible. Frequent world travel, particularly East and West Africa.

Duration: Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job

Organization Description

Most of the world's poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per acre. We have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.

We are growing quickly. In eight years, we have grown to serve 180,000 farm families with more than 2000 full-time field staff. Our approach has won widespread validation, winning grants from The MasterCard Foundation and Gates Foundation.

Website: www.oneacrefund.org.

Job DescriptionThe global microfinance movement has thousands of institutions and is starting to explore how to serve farmers, who are the majority of the world’s poor. One Acre Fund is growing the largest network of smallholding farmers in Africa, and proving that loans to smallholder farmers can be commercially viable. We are challenging ourselves to think big, and to invest resources into figuring out how to help the microfinance movement more seriously consider serving the world’s farmers.

We are genuinely interested in helping to promote and shape the emerging agriculturalmicrofinance movement. The Microfinance Partnerships Manager will lead One Acre Fund’s work to help bring together other organizations with experience in agriculture microfinance. S/he will help form an association of these organizations, develop core principles, and develop structures to incentivize other organizations to enter agriculture microfinance.

Separately, s/he will explore the eventual possibility of operating partnerships between One Acre Fund and other organizations (most likely microfinance organizations, but could be other organizations that are interested in serving rural farmers at scale).

We are seeking an exceptional mid-career professional with microfinance/financial access experience (preferred) or other base-of-the-pyramid business experience to serve as Microfinance Partnerships Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Microfinance Partnerships Manager will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

Build meaningful and genuine one-on-one relationships with worldwide microfinance leaders and other organizations interested in serving rural farmers at scale.

Travel frequently within East and West Africa in particularLeverage One Acre Fund’s existing relationships to discover new relationshipsBuild real relationships with some of the most effective organizations in the world

Help to build the overall agricultural finance movement.

Develop a multi-year strategy for movement-buildingPromote core principles that distinguish agriculture finance from the regular microfinance movement (e.g. asset finance, training, retail of seed and fertilizer)Potentially play a role in helping to consolidate an industry association

Explore the eventual possibility of operational partnerships.

Working closely with our core operating staff, help to determine partnership strategyWrite MOUs and take the lead on communicating with the partnerContinue to be involved strategically, after One Acre Fund staffs an internal operations staff to the partnership

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

· Past microfinance/financial access experience, or BoP business experience. We are seeking an entrepreneurial person with a strong business mind who understands operations.

· Experience working in frontier environments and forging successful operating partnerships.

· Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships.

· Excellent communications and presentation skills.

· Ability to travel extensively, up to 30% within Africa and other international destinations.

Personal Attributes
The following personal attributes are desired:

· A deep and genuine commitment to serving the poor

· A passion for One Acre Fund’s program

· Humility, positive attitude, and an eagerness to develop their personal career

· Entrepreneurial spirit

· A sense of humor

Preferred Start Date

Flexible

Compensation

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Health insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.

Sponsor International Candidates

Yes

Complete this form (http://myjotform.com/form/40471746260553). You will be prompted to submit your CV and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

MSH seeks a Project Director for an anticipated procurement to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Kenya (GoK) to manage a high performing, sustainable, public-health-oriented laboratory service system. The goal of the project is to improve Kenya’s capacity in stewardship, technical guidance, and oversight to implement country-owned and-led quality integrated laboratory services. As such, s/he provides strategic and technical leadership and managerial oversight for the Project. S/he is the official representative of MSH for the project and maintains all communication with appropriate CDC officials, project partners and local stakeholders, and other MSH managed projects in Kenya to ensure adequate coordination of laboratory technical assistance. The Project Director is fully responsible and accountable for the development, execution and management of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy, (2) project and financial management, (3) documentation, communication and reporting of project activities, (4) client(s), partners and stakeholder(s) relationships, and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH Projects and collaboration with the MSH Country Representative and Country Operations Country Management Unit (COMU). S/he ensures project activities and results are responsive to the goals and objectives of both CDC and PEPFAR and that they comply with the policies of the GoK. S/he bears primary responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the performance objectives and other requirements specified in the project cooperative agreement.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall direction for all technical and managerial activities under the project as mandated by CDC. Function as the primary liaison between CDC and MSH on all technical and financial matters related to the project.Provide leadership in establishing effective technical assistance, collaboration and communication with GoK departments and other stakeholders responsible for the implementation and/or support of laboratory services.Provide strategic and technical leadership in the development and implementation of capacity building strategies needed to strengthen the delivery of laboratory services in Kenya that are locally appropriate and sustainable.Adapt, implement, and oversee an annual project management cycle which formulates the annual continuing application, comprehensive work plans, budgets and reports in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement, CDC annual planning cycle, assures control of expenditures and timely disbursement of funds. Assure integration of technical activities with each other, and with the overall operational strategy of the project.Work with the MSH financial support team to implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking System for effective budget monitoring and cost control, based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures and MSH and CDC financial reporting requirements.With the MSH financial support team, develop and adapt (as needed) a project financial plan in line with the CDC Cooperative Agreement budget and received obligations, technical strategy, work plan and reporting requirements.Ensure implementation of the Project Cooperative Agreement in compliance of the agreement clauses, MSH and CDC policies, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.Maintain effective communications with the designated MSH contracts officer, finance operations staff, COMU, other MSH management support staff both in the US and in the CDC-Kenya office to ensure responsiveness in project operational and financial matters.Oversee and support the implementation of MSH project management systems and assure project compliance with MSH policies and procedures in the process of implementation, documentation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and results management.As a member of the Kenya Leadership Team (KLT) attend KLT meetings with other project directors in the MSH-Kenya office to support the implementation of the Integrated Country Strategy (ICS); cooperate and collaborate with the COMU Director and other relevant COMU staff in Kenya to ensure timely fulfillment of the administrative requirements and CDC-specific operational and financial regulations for this project.Assure reciprocal flow of technical exchange and knowledge transfer between the project and other MSH projects and programs engaged in laboratory systems strengthening, both in Kenya and elsewhere.Assure the integration, consistency, and high quality of the direct and subcontracted work under the project. Maintain productive programmatic communication and a strong working relationship with MSH’s sub-contractor(s) on this project, to ensure timely and quality achievement of expected deliverables.Together with MSH CPM senior managers and appropriate staff, maintain good working relationships with all partners and subcontractors to assure that the project receives the full benefit from their specific areas of expertise.Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.Manage project staff as per MSH values, policies and guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management program focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.With support of supervisor, develop technical assistance plan and budget in line with CDC requirements.Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact and business strategies using a variety of communication strategies and media.Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree or higher, in International Public Health, Biomedical Science or equivalent related field.At least ten (10) years’ experience in management positions, implementing programs of similar size and scope in international health.At least 5 years management experience on USG or other donor-funded programs supporting strengthening of national laboratory systems in developing countries, preferably with experience in Kenya and/or Africa.Strong knowledge and technical skills in the following key areas: laboratory leadership, management and governance; development and implementation of national laboratory policies, strategic plans, standards, guidelines, standard operating procedures and capacity building materials; laboratory information systems; laboratory equipment and supply management; quality systems and accreditation; infrastructure development; networking and referral systems; and biosafety.Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted projects. Working knowledge of and experience with CDC project management is preferred; demonstrated leadership skills in working and collaborating with PEPFAR, other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.Strong strategic vision, management, and leadership qualities.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, government agencies, NGOs, other USG-funded cooperating agencies and donor organizations. Ability to work with diverse groups and partners to successfully bring groups together to achieve project goals.Experience advising on the development, modification, and/or implementation of regulatory and policy frameworks in developing country context to facilitate changes in policies and regulations.Strong understanding of the need for laboratory capacity building and readiness to recommend and follow through on solutions.At least five years relevant supervisory experience of professional (technical) staffExcellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated excellent English (both written and oral) with the ability to conduct business in English. Fluency in Swahili is preferred.How to apply:

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/7745/project-director/job

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