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

The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in generation and analysis of quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations.S/he will lead design and development of monitoring systems, conduct data assurance and effectively promote evidence-based program management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for M&E to the project team to ensure USAID and Food for Progress M&E requirements are met


• Guide data collection, management of the data, and display of the results including reporting and dissemination, building capacity of M&E and technical staff, and ensuring compliance


• Design and lead implementation of efficient and accurate data collection system that includes efficient processes for collecting data and ensuring data quality


• Provide oversight of the M&E database, using it to track progress and trends, generate reports, and conduct data quality checks.


• Coordinate and facilitate the refinement of the Theory of Change, logical framework, and food security and nutrition indicators


• Supervise M&E staff and oversee implementation of all M&E activities, including annual surveys, case studies, and stakeholder workshops to refine approaches


• Oversee strengthening of M&E capacity of local organizations

Qualifications

• Master"s degree in a quantitative field such as economics, agricultural/development economics, statistics, biostatistics; nutrition, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject with 8 years relevant experience, or a PhD in any of the stated field of study above, with at least 6 years relevant work experience required


• Significant training in quantitative methods required


• Demonstrated experience in leading the M&E of a large and complex program required


• Expertise in developing and operationalizing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans


• Thorough understanding of food security programming required


• Knowledge of Theory of Change, logic model, food and nutrition security indicators


• Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance, data utilization, and gender integration into M&E and experience


• Successful experience in East Africa region preferred


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Fluency in English required

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

Gender, Youth, and Social Dynamics Lead, Kenya DFSA

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

The Gender, Youth, and Social Dynamics Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in ensuring that the social dimensions of malnutrition, food security, and community resilience are effectively addressed at all levels and across all activity components.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and management in the programming and implementation of gender and youth integration across food security interventions


• Develop and deliver gender, youth and social inclusion-focused training sessions to ensure they are appropriately addressed in all project activities.


• In close collaboration with Strategic Learning Lead and M&E Lead ensure that gender, youth and social dynamics components are reflected in analysis, assessments, and adaptive management and learning strategies and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science discipline, gender studies or relevant filed required; master’s degree preferred


• Minimum 7 years of field experience at the community level required


• In-depth understanding of gender, age, and other locally significant socio-cultural factors in the context of food security programming required


• Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis, and utilization of information from a broad range of source required


• Proven skills in participatory learning and action and facilitating collaborative problem solving


• Ability to foster commitment and build capacity among activity staff and in-country actors to ensure gender and youth integration and empowerment


• Proven record of identifying and delivering capacity building initiatives required


• Successful experience in East Africa region required


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Fluency in English required

Kenya nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Meal Coordinator Job at Save the Children

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose

The MEAL coordinator role exists to establish consistent MEAL practices across the Regional Programming Unit portfolio and to provide support to the research and learning agenda for the RPU. He/ She will support the delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) in Save the Children RPU program, build the capacity of staff and partners and coordinate information management and reporting systems. The MEAL Coordinator will thus work with program staff to actively seek to incorporate innovation, best practices, and lessons learned for improvement of programme quality. He/she will lead on ensuring alignment with the Save the Children MEAL framework and m inimum standards. He/She will also be the Unit’s MEAL focal point, coordinating Unit level MEAL activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• At least 8 years supporting MEAL processes in an NGO


• At least 5 years managing a team

Desirable

• Experience in working on child protection and child rights


• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability; demonstrated ability to handle complex knowledge management issues


• Extensive practical experience in applying information technology to the implementation of knowledge management and knowledge sharing strategies


• Proven ability to write concise reports and deliver effective oral presentations


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in remote teams.


• Excellent partnership building and maintaining skills and ability to guide multiple partners towards achieving agreed outcomes.


• Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;


• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)


• Proven data analysis and report writing skills


• Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues


• Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community, SADC, ECOWAS and Eastern Africa Standby Force is an added advantage


• Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative


• Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection

How To Apply

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Click Here To Apply 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

VALID THROUGH: 01/04/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

MEAL coordinator – Regional Programming Unit.

Save the Children is the world"s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children"s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We"re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose:
The MEAL coordinator role exists to establish consistent MEAL practices across the Regional Programming Unit portfolio and to provide support to the research and learning agenda for the RPU. He/ She will support the delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) in Save the Children RPU program, build the capacity of staff and partners and coordinate information management and reporting systems. The MEAL Coordinator will thus work with program staff to actively seek to incorporate innovation, best practices, and lessons learned for improvement of programme quality. He/she will lead on ensuring alignment with the Save the Children MEAL framework and m inimum standards. He/She will also be the Unit’s MEAL focal point, coordinating Unit level MEAL activities.

Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Nairobi; Kenya

Qualifications and Experience

Essential
* At least 8 years supporting MEAL processes in an NGO
* At least 5 years managing a team

Desirable
* Experience in working on child protection and child rights
* Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability; demonstrated ability to handle complex knowledge management issues
* Extensive practical experience in applying information technology to the implementation of knowledge management and knowledge sharing strategies
* Proven ability to write concise reports and deliver effective oral presentations
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in remote teams.
* Excellent partnership building and maintaining skills and ability to guide multiple partners towards achieving agreed outcomes.
* Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
* Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)
* Proven data analysis and report writing skills
* Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
* Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community, SADC, ECOWAS and Eastern Africa Standby Force is an added advantage
* Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
* Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an experienced Consultant – Qualitative Researcher to document the market system of the Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) as part of reports being prepared at the end of a three-year project.

As the Accelerated Value Chain Development Program (AVCD)- Sweetpotato value chain comes to an end, there is need to document in form of a technical paper the status of OFSP marketing following 3 years of project activities within a value chain approach. The aim of the value chain has been to move OFSP from a subsistence crop to a commercial crop. Project activities related to production concentrated in Western Kenya, while market related activities moved to the producing counties to towns such as Naivasha, Limuru and Nairobi. This consultancy will thus involve reviews of project documents, existing literature, key informants’ Interviews among other approaches of data collection.

Key responsibilities:

• Review relevant recent documents to be provided by the project team.


• Review project’s market related monitoring data for trends in market development during project implementation period.


• Hold key informant Interviews with key stakeholders within the market segment of the value chain.


• Review the impact pathway for the marketing component to assess the progress made in developing a functional market system.


• Review farmer institutions and their role in OFSP Marketing.


• Develop data collection tool (s), administer the tool (s), analyse the data and prepare a report.

Selection Criteria

• PhD in any field that includes strong qualitative research


• Significant and demonstrated field experience in documenting inter-linked aspects of a project.


• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar research work


• Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel;


• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.


• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.


• CIP is a member of CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are the conditions?

The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) consultancy, limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only.

How to apply:

Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Africa Smiling Project Coordinator Job at Colgate-Palmolive

Location: Nairobi, 110, KE

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate implementation of the Chamas strategy to create awareness/education and incremental distribution of Colgate products.


• Work with CDTL and Distributor to ensure effective management and distribution of Chama bundles and BSBF (Bright Smiles Bright Futures) stock.


• Assist is creating and continually improving distribution model for Charma program.


• Manage appointed agencies responsible for roll out Chama and BSBF programs (ensure monthly tracking and reporting of activities).


• Create, track and manage annual budgets with input from SGC.


• Ensure that all your programs are within the annual budgets provided and submitted timeously


• Use innovation in your implementation of these programs so that these programs run ethically, smoothly and cost effectively


• Achieve predetermined targets for the BSBF oral health (Colgate) and hand-washing programs (Protex)


• Gain endorsement for BSBF & Hand-washing programs with the relevant government ministries and relevant key influencers in your responsible countries for implementation in schools


• Effectively implement the Train the Trainer program (grade 1-3) on the BSBF and hand-washing program in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Education (MoE), dental associations (DA) and relevant NGO’s


• Develop and support the partnerships between Colgate and our external partners/participants (MoH, MoE, DA & NGO’s ect.)


• Where possible negotiate Memorandum’s of Understanding for long term partnership with Government.


• Ensure adequate stock levels (product and materials) for full implementation of the program by working closely with CDTL & Distributor teams.


• Act as a primary resource for the in-depth knowledge of Colgate’s BSBF and hand-washing programs


• Communicate all activities timeously and effectively so your manager is fully aware of your activities and those of our opposition (NB Competitive information needs to be in the public domain).


• Engage and partner with your Colgate colleagues at all times


• To conduct yourself in accordance with Colgate’s ethical standards

Languages

• Swahili (Tanzania & Uganda)

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (3-4 year diploma or degree)


• Health Qualification will be an added advantage


• Education Qualification


• Commercial mindset required

Experience

• Previous NGO project management experience is essential


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Oral health care, Education and Marketing background is desirable.


• Commercial and sales experience will be beneficial

 Essential Skills/ Attributes

• Empathy with communities’ needs.


• Good interaction with professionals in health and education environments


• Good interaction with women’s groups as well as children


• Good interpersonal skills with employees at all levels


• Administration skills and computer literacy


• Microsoft suite capabilities basic to intermediary

How To Apply

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply to work with us using this online application.  Attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process.

Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VALID THROUGH: 12/17/2018
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya