BBC Media Action

Job Description

Job Title: Research Officer, BBC Media Action

Reports to: Project Director, BBC Media Action

Based: Nairobi (with possible travel to other regions of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania)

Contract: Part-time (approx. 2.5 days per week)

Duration: Fixed term-contract to December 2019

Start date: February 2019

Summary of the role

BBC Media Action is recruiting a Research Officer (RO) to support the research activities under a new media and communication project focused on strengthening the capacity of media professionals and technical experts to respond to the climate and weather information needs of audiences living in select regions of Northern Kenya, around the Lake Victoria shores of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and the coastal strip of Kenya.

The RO will be responsible for implementing the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities, including training and mentoring media professionals on gathering data for ongoing audience research, monitoring practitioners’ development, liaising with experts to undertake content analysis on media outputs, and collating project and research data to report on key indicators periodically.

The RO will also be responsible for leading the project’s final qualitative evaluation. This will include assisting in the design of research tools, implementing and overseeing fieldwork and conducting the analysis and reporting of data. As such, the RO will be expected to have substantial experience in qualitative research methods (designing tools, conducting fieldwork and analysing/reporting on qualitative data). Experience in training non-researchers in research methods is desirable.

The role will be supported by a Research Manager (RM) based in BBC Media Action’s London office.

The role will be based at the BBC Media Action office in Nairobi.

The role is funded on a part-time basis of 10 days per month (approx. 2.5 days per week). There may be some need for flexibility in terms of when these days are worked in a particular month (e.g. during busy periods of fieldwork, it may be necessary to work more than 2.5 days in a week).

Context

BBC Media Action, the BBC’s international development charity, uses the power of media and communication to support people to inform, connect and empower people around the world, helping them to improve their own lives.

Working with broadcasters, governments, other organisations and donors, BBC Media Action provides information and stimulates positive change in the areas of governance, health, and resilience and humanitarian response. In addition, BBC Media Action trains journalists and reaches audiences with local broadcast partners. In line with the BBC value of audiences being at the heart of everything we do, research with audiences is embedded across our project life cycle.

BBC Media Action’s Research Group conducts research in order to understand our audiences and the impact of our programmes. BBC Media Action has an integrated team of up to 100 specialist qualitative and quantitative researchers based both in the UK and our country offices. This team provides research and evaluation to support the development and impact assessment of our projects. We undertake research at audience, practitioner, organisation and system levels, including:

· Formative research to guide the development of projects, including literature reviews, qualitative and quantitative primary research.

· Pre-testing/piloting of media outputs with audiences, to feed into programme development.

· Monitoring project progress including audience reactions.

· Evaluation of the impact of our projects.

Job Purpose

BBC Media Action is recruiting a Research Officer (RO) to support the research activities under a new media and communication project focused on strengthening the capacity of media professionals and technical experts to respond to the climate and weather information needs of audiences living in select regions of Northern Kenya, around the Lake Victoria shores of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and the coastal strip of Kenya.

The RO will be responsible for implementing the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities, including training and mentoring media professionals with ongoing audience research, monitoring practitioners’ development, liaising with experts to undertake content analysis on media outputs, and collating project and research data to report on key indicators periodically.

The RO will also be responsible for leading the project’s final qualitative evaluation. This will include assisting in the design of research tools, implementing and overseeing fieldwork and conducting the analysis and reporting of data. It will also involve acting as a central point for project and research data collected across the project, and reporting on key indicators at three key milestones.

As such, the RO will be expected to have substantial experience in qualitative research including the design and moderating of focus group discussions, conducting in-depth interviews, and qualitative analysis. The RO would be responsible for ensuring that research reflects the needs of the project, and ensuring that research findings are effectively communicated to all key stakeholders.

As the project involves training and supporting media trainees to conduct audience research, including qualitative data collection, analysis and reporting, experience in training non-researchers in research methods is desirable.

The position is based in Nairobi and may involve travel to other regions of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Main Duties

· Under the supervision of the London-based Research Manager, implement the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities. This will include designing qualitative research and tools and conducting fieldwork such as moderating focus groups and conducting in-depth interviews.

· Act as a central point for project and research data collected across the project, and reporting on key indicators at three key milestones.

· Provide training, mentoring and oversight to media practitioners on conducting audience research, and collate this research to report on project indicators

· Facilitate meetings between a panel of experts with experience in climate and weather services and media practitioners who are being supported and trained under the project

· Liaise with the panel of experts and project staff to undertake content analysis on media outputs developed as part of the project

· Work with project staff to monitor media practitioners ongoing development, using pre-designed tools

· Lead on the design and implementation of the final qualitative evaluation, including fieldwork coordination and logistics planning, data collection, analysis and reporting.

· Communicate effectively to all key project stakeholders to ensure effective project communications and management.

· Communicate effectively with the London-based Research Manager.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Experience of designing and managing qualitative research in support of practical outcomes.

· Strong qualitative data analysis skills

· Experience of undertaking qualitative fieldwork (including focus groups and in-depth interviews)

· Experience of adapting methods to challenging and resource-constrained conditions

· Strong report writing and presentation skills, communicating in non-technical language to a range of audiences such as media and development practitioners.

· Excellent track record of delivering research findings on time, and to a high standard.

· Ability to quality assure qualitative analysis and reporting.

· Strong time-management skills

· Fluent in written and spoken Swahili and English.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Understanding of development issues in Kenya

· Experience of conducting training in research methods to non-researchers

· Experience in research around resilience issues such as climate change or adaptation.

· Experience working with media organisations in applying research

· Experience of conducting content analysis of media outputs/programmes

· Experience of using mobile phones/SMS to collect monitoring data

Relevant Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – Can identify a vision along with the plans that need to be implemented to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations, decisions, issues, etc. in the short, medium and longer-term.


• Analytical Thinking – Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, and to explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships, and construct frameworks, for problem-solving and/or development.


• Decision Making – Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision made.


• Imagination / Creative Thinking – Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.


• Planning and Organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.


• Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.


• Influencing and Persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.


• Communication – The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.

Location: Kenya

1. Background

WUSC – World University Service of Canada – is a leading Canadian non-profit organization in International development, committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world. We work with a unique and powerful network of post-secondary institutions, private-sector partners and volunteers to provide education, employment and empowerment opportunities that improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged youth around the world. WUSC and its partner organization, Windle International Kenya (WIK), are implementing the Strengthening Inclusive Learning Environments (SHULE) project, with funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee and host communities.

2. Rationale

WUSC is seeking an external consultant to undertake a Baseline assessment for the SHULE project. The goal of the Shule Project is to strengthen the quality of education provision for refugee girls in Northern Kenya to improve transition outcomes, particularly for girls with special needs and over-aged learners. In order to achieve this objective, the project will:

• Increase access to extracurricular academic support programs for vulnerable refugee girls in upper primary, particularly girls with special needs and over-aged learners


• Enhance ability of teachers to deliver high-quality education using gender-responsive pedagogy and inclusive teaching methods


• Improve the accessibility of digital teaching and learning materials for secondary school students and teachers

The SHULE project is committed to address critical gaps in education for refugee girls who are performing poorly in school and at risk of dropping-out, with a particular emphasis on girls with special needs and over-aged girls, who face additional barriers to education. WUSC and WIK are targeting two types of girls: 1) girls in upper primary who are likely to drop out due to poor performance and/or are girls with special needs or over-aged girls who are not able to benefit from current educational resources; and 2) girls with special needs and over-aged learners, in secondary school who have made the transition but need additional support and resources to complete their secondary education.

3. Scope of work

The main objective of the baseline is to provide benchmarks for performance measurement of SHULE in the three key project objectives as per the indicators provided in the project design.

The consultant/consultancy firm will be required to undertake the following specific tasks:

1. In consultation with WUSC, the consultant will be expected to design standardized tools and finalize methodology for the collection of quantitative and qualitative data for the baseline assessment, taking into account the 3 objectives mentioned in section 2 of this TOR.




2. Collect and analyze available secondary data related to project objectives.




3. Conduct primary data collection in targeted project locations in the two regions (Dadaab and Kakuma) to measure key indicators.




4. Analyze and interpret data to develop a comprehensive baseline report.




5. Share key findings and insights with relevant staff and stakeholders through consultations.

4. Main deliverables

In accordance with the schedule of activities, the consultant will produce:

§ A draft inception report which responds to the scope of work with a methodology, survey instruments, and detailed work plan.

§ A field work implementation plan (to be submitted before field work begins). This field work plan should be presented to WUSC for comment, and revised as necessary prior to commencing field work.

§ A comprehensive draft baseline report including a clear set of actionable recommendations.

§ A final baseline report incorporating feedback from WUSC/WIK and key stakeholders.

· Cleaned survey data sets and transcripts (qualitative and Quantitative data).

5. Duration of the assignment

The consultancy is expected to be completed within a maximum of 40 days between February 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019.

6. Institutional Arrangements

The Consultant will report directly to the WUSC MEL and the SHULE program team, working closely with the WIK education program team. WUSC will provide relevant background documents necessary for the assignment and shall be responsible for the coordination of meetings and other activities under the Consultancy.

7. Expertise

Profile of the consultant:

The consultant should be an expert in research, baseline assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation methodologies. Preference will be given to individuals or firms with proven relevant experience in undertaking a task of similar magnitude, and shall have the following qualifications and experience:

· An advanced degree in social science with an emphasis on Education, Research Methodologies, baseline assessment, impact evaluations, Monitoring and Evaluation;

· Over 10 years’ experience in evaluating education programs and relevant experience in child friendly evaluation methodologies.

· Have expertise and experience in social inclusion, social science research, including mixed methods and notably quantitative and qualitative primary data collection methods

· Strong professional experience in conducting baseline/impact assessments for large scale projects in the humanitarian sector.

· Have proven experience in conducting participatory qualitative and quantitative evaluation studies with superior analytical skills

· Previous experience conducting an assessment on persons with special needs will be an added advantage.

· Have a good knowledge of digital data collection software (such as Kobo) and statistical packages (such as SPSS/STATA)

· Have excellent report writing skills

· Have permission to work, travel in Kenya - undertake primary data collection in the project target locations

· Demonstrate experience in carrying out similar assignment.

Language requirements:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

8. Child protection & data confidentiality

The external consultant along with all enumerators, will be required to sign and follow the WUSC child protection standards and protocols of behavior.

9. Responding to the TOR

The consultant should submit a proposal comprising the following:

· A technical proposal clearly outlining the consultants’ understanding of the ToR and an appropriate evaluation/assessment design and a detailed work plan with clear timelines.

· A capacity statement detailing the consultant’s ability to deliver quality baseline report within the given time frame, including an overview of relevant work and technical experience

· At least 2 samples of previous relevant works undertaken, including at least 1 evaluation report that was 100% led by the consultant as the lead.

· Contact details for 2 references for similar assignments done not more than 2 years ago

· CVs of the key personnel on the evaluation team

· A detailed financial proposal

· Any appendices the consultant sees as relevant to the application.

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Job Title: Grants and Budget Manager(WISH)

Sector: Grants

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Kenya (IHUB)

Job Description

The Grants and Budget Manager (WISH) is responsible for providing grants and budgets leadership and support across the WISH programme in Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Uganda. S/he will play a critical role in ensuring transparency, accountability, effective grant management and compliance in all aspects of the WISH Project. The Grants and Budget Manager is the focal point for donor reporting, information management, grants management and capacity-building efforts within the WISH programme. The Grants Manager also provides key support to the Senior SRH Coordinator (WISH) in programmatic and budgetary monitoring, compliance with donor and internal IRC rules and regulations and other key functions as required.

KEY TASKS**

Grants and Budget Management

• Review, track, and analyze expenditures for the WISH Project from the Technical Unit and WISH country Programs

• Ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable, and prudent and spent in accordance with the donor’s rules and regulations

• Work closely with Regional/ Global team to ensure all IRC WISH project budget monitoring, payments and booking of expenses by providing monthly budget versus actual reports to Budget Holders and in Country Teams.

• Work with relevant Country Finance Managers, Health Unit and HQ-based finance staff to ensure accuracy of the WISH financial reports and promptly identify and advise the Senior RH Advisor and DDPs and applicable grant leads on areas of concern

• Coordinate and coordinate approval of agreements, amendments, cost extensions and no-cost extensions for WISH Project.

• Identify and manage all financial, grants management, sub-grant awards and operational risks in collaboration with relevant Country and Technical Unit Staff.

• Supports WISH country programs(Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia) in preparing, reviewing and modifying WISH related memoranda of understanding and sub-grant agreements as needed and ensures DFID T&Cs are met in such country engagements.

• Review financial controls and liaise with relevant country office leads to update policies and procedures

Donor Reporting and Compliance

• Preparation and timely submission of high quality programmatic and financial reports to by IRC WISH countries and the IRC Global to IPPF.

• Develop guidance, templates, and toolkits to ensure timely submission of narrative and financial donor reports

• Support RH technical team as needed in development of proposals for new development opportunities, including review of concept notes, proposals and budgets.

• Manage OTIS (Opportunity Tracking Information System) workflow for the WISH grants, agreements and amendments.

• Assist in donor relations; participate in calls with select donors, represent the IRC WISH Team at donor meetings as required

• Ensure quality information management through regular maintenance of grant files, developing compliance sheets, updating of internal IRC documentation and other Grant Unit tools, including coordination and preparation of documents and files for internal and external audits.

• Monitor and facilitate compliance of programs with DFID donor and IRC requirements and raise issues affecting external/internal compliance to the Senior RH Coordinator (WISH) and the relevant Country and regional teams

Other support for the WISH project and ongoing RH initiatives

• Provide logistical assistance in the planning and execution of RH workshops, meetings, and trainings where needed

• Assist RH team members with development of external reports, Web content, presentations and technical tools as needed

• Works with the WISH Project Team at RH Unit and Country Level to prepare and support Third Party Monitoring activities as communicated by IPPF

• Support program development, monitoring and evaluation, communications and external relations activities as requested.

• Build grant management capacity of Country office staff by facilitating training, and providing one-on-one follow up support, in report writing, proposal development, WISH Budget Tracking and other topics

• Keeps a track of the IRC implementation of its contractual obligations on the WISH Project and maintains a schedule of project deliverables and reporting dates.

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Frequent and direct contact with IPPF’s WISH2ACTION Finance and Compliance team; May be in contact with DFID’s Third-Party Monitoring Agency

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

 Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field relevant to the position requirements;

 Certified Public Accountant or other professional qualification in accounting is an added advantage

 At least eight years of experience in financial management for large complex projects, of which at least five years were working in the field of international development;

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Thorough knowledge of finance processes, systems and principles;

 Well versed in computerized accounting applications

 Record of delivering successful and innovative solutions to challenges

 Familiarity with international standards for key program areas (Sphere standards, health, protection, gender-based violence and livelihoods standards);

 Additional qualification/ experience in project management principles

 Prior DFID Program management experience a plus

SKILLS

 Skilled at and passionate about supporting the use of data for decision-making, strategizing and course correction

 Experience with using supportive approaches to building capacity of fellow colleagues to accurately record, document, report and use data

 Team building skills

KEY WORKING CONTACTS

• Internal:

Regular contact with RH Technical Unit teams and Grants Managers in other units.

Liaise with country program staff. Interact regularly with internal IRC departments, especially budget, Finance, human resources and procurement.

• External:

Interact with donors, vendors, contractors, and consultants,

OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Analytical, resourceful, organized, patient but persistent, detail- and solution-oriented, and able to work collaboratively across teams to use data to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage and coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the agreed upon set of activities including: Phases, Task Orders and Work Plans;

· Act as a mediator between all parties involved: such as DAI, USAID, Hedayah, Kenyan Government, Training Provider and the appointed coordinators;

· Support team by overseeing the progress of the different task orders, following up on the agreed deliverables and monitoring the preparation of the implementation plans;

· Oversee the progress of the narrative report and their submission as per agreed deadlines;

· Train the team when necessary on the project management cycle;

· Recommend further partnership with third parties to the Program Director;

· Ensure regular communications with the Program Managers per Task Order. If necessary, the Program Director will step in and help resolve any issues;

· Understand the inter-workings of USAID such as NICRA, subcontracts, grant delivery based and contract delivery;

· Review the course materials and report necessary findings to the Program Managers and then Program Directors; before the testing Phase;

· Ensure the appropriate MM&E in collaboration with the program coordinators.

Qualification and Experience

· Master’s Degree in International Studies, Development, Political Science, or related field;

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including at least 2 years in a management role or managing project teams;

· Experience in managing USAID / DOS funded projects;

· Familiar with USAID Policies and Procedures to ensure operations & compliance;

· Experience in East Africa region; Preferably in Kenya;

· Experience in program development and management, grants management, budget monitoring, project management, MM&E;

· Experience on the field with local partners in medium to high risk environments;

· CVE relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

· Leadership

· Managing others

· Strategic thinking

· Decision-making

· Result orientation

· Building relationships

· Teamwork

· Cultural intelligence

· Communication

· Planning and organizing

· Problem-solving

· Presentation

· Excellent command of written and oral English

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

Who We Are:

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, we build health providers’ skills and we develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families. Our aim is revolutionizing health care for the planet’s most disadvantaged people.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct JPTT user support and training.


• First line helpdesk support to users and escalate technical issues as appropriate.


• Assist in JPTT system documentation.


• Assist in conducting intensive software testing and peer code review.


• Update work plan budgets/make approved changes in JPTT.


• Assist in expense/accruals reporting in JPTT.


• Work with the Project teams and document gaps that require the attention of the PTO – system requirements specifications.


• Assist in mapping business processes for USAID/Afya Kamilisha project.

Qualifications:

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


• CompTIA A+ Certification.


• At least 1-year experience in a similar capacity.


• Experience in software development processes and support.


• Confident user of Windows Client & Server operating systems and common desktop applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).


• Knowledge of computer operations, data analysis, database management, and technical support.


• Understanding of client/server-based applications.


• Good understanding of the principles of structured network cabling and the practicalities of connecting network devices.


• Recognition of the function of basic network infrastructures such as routers and switches.


• Understanding the importance of documenting system configuration information.


• Knowledge of international and USG donor agencies, and private sector foundations.


• General knowledge of database applications, enterprise resource planning, and inventory tracking systems.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants should send an application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org or at their website www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com by 11th January 2019.

Indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted

VALID THROUGH: 01/11/2019
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 with the goal 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 connect them 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. This assumption will be tested in the framework of this study.

The project is founded 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, social expectations of boys and women 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 and Arabic is a comparative advantage;


• 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

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.

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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

Who We Are:

We are the global cybersecurity leader, known for always challenging the security status quo. Our mission is to protect our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyber attacks. This has given us the privilege of safely enabling tens of thousands of organizations and their customers. Our pioneering Security Operating Platform emboldens their digital transformation with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in security, automation, and analytics. By delivering a true platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of change-makers like us, we provide highly effective and innovative cybersecurity across clouds, networks, and mobile devices.

Responsibilities:

• You and your Systems Engineer will be responsible for delivering our initial customers and growing your territory (Kenya)


• Responsible for managing your territory to deliver above quota sales performance.


• Palo Alto Networks has chosen to go to market with Security Focused Channel partners; you will be responsible for identifying and signing appropriate channel partners and then training them on the Palo Alto solution.


• Extensive domestic travel is required, International travel may be required as necessary.


• Ideal candidates will have prior experience selling network infrastructure based security appliances including but not limited to: Firewalls, SSL/IPSec VPNs, Security Proxies and Caches.


• Candidates should also have practical knowledge of routing and switching products that will be installed adjacent to the Palo Alto Networks appliances.

Qualifications:

• BS technical degree or equivalent


• 10+ years of above quota sales experience


• Must speak excellent English


• Self-motivated


• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, both internally and externally


• Enterprise sales experience


• Superb organizational skills


• “Whatever it takes” attitude and motivation to deliver above quota performance

How To Apply:

Kindly follow the following link to directly apply for the position.

VALID THROUGH: 01/07/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Proposal Development (40%)

· Identify specific funding opportunities (Institutional donors including, US, UN, EU and other Government funding) through necessary mapping and research in the 3 country programs/emergency operations and then provide proposal development support according to agreed priorities (preparedness and readiness to respond)

· Lead and/or coordinate the timely submission/response to calls including writing high quality concept notes and proposals

· Assist remotely as well as provide in-country support for the proposal development and writing process (including log frames, work plans, budgets and monitoring templates)

· Conduct the necessary research to support the technical content of concept notes and proposals (including liaison with relevant technical staff in country)

· Maintain proper records and electronic filing systems of all drafts and final submissions and approved proposals

· Ensure that all rules and regulations required by the donor are adhered to and included in the proposal. This can include donor liaison when in the country

· Finalize, package and submit proposals in collaboration with the GFT in Geneva according to donor specifications and deadlines and LWF quality standards

Monitoring and Evaluation (15%)

• Work closely with the M&E focal points in country and the Regional M&E Advisor to develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation tracking tools to ensure all project indicators report clear linkage of activity outputs to intended outcomes and that the progress of change is clearly tracked


• Carry out regular and continuous site visits to track project progress, measure performance, and ensure accountability to the targeted communities as well as compliance with donor rules and regulations

Capacity Building (10%)

• Provide training support and build capacity of the implementing project officers in the country programs. This will include internal workshops as well as identifying external training opportunities


• Liaise with the GFT in Geneva to develop and conduct training modules with key staff in country programs (eg. ECHO, EuropeAid, USG etc).

Grants Management (30%)

• Manage assigned grants’ proposal development, monitoring, timely reporting and close out of grants.


• Ensure that the approved grants are in compliance with donor requirements


• Maintain the relations with respective donors in country


• Identify sources of co funding for new funding opportunities (including timely discussions with potential co funding agencies)

Other (5%)

· Carry out any other tasks as needed and requested by the LWF Kenya-Djibouti-Somalia Country Representative (e.g. screening reports, training workshops, exchange visits, other).

· Participate in exchange visits to LWF Country Programs in the region/country with a focus on peer exchange of experience in capacity building, grants management and successful project implementation

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

· Master’s degree in humanitarian or development work, and/or other related social science field

· Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in International humanitarian and development programs. Experience in project plan donor networks. Work experience with institutional donors including ECHO & Europe aid is required.

· Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. High degree of integrity and professional responsibility

· Working experience in African countries is an asset

· Flexibility, patience and ability to work under pressure in challenging contextual circumstances and working with very tight deadlines.

· Ability to work independently and at times with little supervision

· Ability to travel within the region

· Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication

· Strong computer literacy

· Fluent in spoken and written English.

How to apply:

Applications should reach the undersigned by close of business on 10^th January 2019, with reference Grants Manager-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.”

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.”

Who We Are:

Angaza’s mission is to create the technology that allows businesses to offer life-changing products to anyone, anywhere. Our comprehensive Pay-As-You-Go platform is used by manufacturing and distribution companies around the world to sell life-changing products to the next billion off-grid consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Engaging with customers to understand the forces and dynamics that shape their business: Why are they organized this way today? How will that change several months from now? A year from now?


• Visiting agents in the field (e.g. Western Kenya) to uncover the unique challenges of Internet-based sales in areas with little/no connectivity


• Coordinating with other members of the Product team (in both San Francisco and Nairobi) to ensure the platform is evolving in line with our product vision


• Developing low fidelity wireframes in coordination with our Designer to collect stakeholder feedback


• Participating in roadmap prioritization discussions with key stakeholders in the company

Qualifications:

You have a Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field (e.g. Computer Science)

• You have at least 3+ years of product management experience building B2B/enterprise web and mobile products.


• You’ve had successes and failures, and you can demonstrate what you’ve learned from each.


• You’re as excited about working at a mission-driven organization as you are about building game-changing products.


• You thrive in dynamic environments by managing expectations, communicating effectively in person and over e-mail, and walking a fine line between process enforcer vs. rebel


• Your stakeholder engagement skills allow you to effectively engage with both customers and co-workers (experience collaborating with international users is a plus!)


• You’ve operated within a data-driven product development process or can explain why you’d thrive in that environment. Data doesn’t trump everything, but it should be at least a starting point in the conversation.


• You’re not necessarily a UI/UX expert, but you can start to build a set of user experiences and basic wireframes that will delight and enable your users.

How To Apply:

Kindly follow the link provided to apply for the position.

VALID THROUGH: 01/07/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Description:

inSupply Health is an independent, regional advisory firm based in Nairobi that is pioneering new approaches to improve public health supply chains in East Africa. Drawing on the experience of our John Snow Inc. (JSI) affiliation, our dynamic team of local consultants works closely with public and private sector clients to design optimized, customized and resilient supply chain systems. inSupply deploys systems that deliver essential health products such as antimalarial and HIV medications, vaccines and contraceptives in complex settings. We take proven methodologies from the commercial sector and adapt them to local conditions. We involve our clients closely in shaping their supply chains so they can own, implement and continuously improve their systems over the long term. We specialize in: developing supply chain maturity strategies, building organizational capacity for supply chains, designing and implementing data-driven, optimized supply chain systems and quantifying health commodity needs. inSupply doesn’t just help our clients select the right technology for better supply chain management. We also invest in people and processes, helping to build a culture of data use and continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for:

inSupply seeks to recruit individuals who are passionate, knowledgeable and experienced administrative work and have basic financial skills. The company is looking for people who are excited about the opportunity to work improving public health supply chains in East Africa. The successful candidate’s assignment will involve office management, support in procurement, Logistics and travel arrangements and other administrative work.

Responsibilities (not limited to the following):

▪ Organizing meetings, conferences and other office events, taking minutes during meetings and distributing them efficiently to concerned members.

▪ Organizing travel arrangements for both local and international Staff-Flight bookings, Hotel Bookings and Ground transportation.

▪ Facility management, telecommunications, general maintenance/repairs, central services, mailroom operations, central filing, telephone/public reception

▪ Getting quotations, negotiating and procuring goods (Logistics and IT) and any other purchases needed for Kenya office and supporting any other JSI office.

▪ Provide local costs inputs for budget proposals.

▪ Draft RFPs and Contracts for goods and services providers.

▪ Accounting for usage and regular supplies of stationery, fuel, motor vehicles etc.; and coordinate drivers’ activities.

▪ Maintaining the accounts for all suppliers and efficient processing of supplier invoices and ensuring that suppliers are promptly paid.

▪ Managing office asset inventory and maintain the inventory list up-to-date.

Essential skills and Qualifications:

● Kenyan national with fluency in English and Swahili required;

● Bachelors degree in Business Administration or other relevant field of study from a recognized university or college.

● Efficiency with use of (Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential.

● At least 3 years’ proven experience in as an administrative, procurement and operations role.

● Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity