Under the direct supervision of the Regional Manager, Private Sector Engagement (PSE) and working in close collaboration with the Programme team in the Regional Office, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the outreach to donors, preparing fundraising proposals, pitch documents and reports to donors as well as other relevant fundraising related materials. The incumbent will assist in the implementation of the work plan of the section including conducting research on potential donors, supporting donor outreach and management of donor relationships, and contributing to a knowledge management system with relevant focal points to share private sector engagement activities across countries.

The incumbent will carry out the main tasks outlined below.

A. Supporting regional fundraising activities:Provide support to enhance existing or to develop new donor relationships with potential for regional funding, including participating in donor meetings and briefings, developing donor friendly funding proposals and materials, and preparing reports on activities.

B. Fundraising support to countries: Assist in timely responses to countries on queries and guidance needed for corporate partnerships. Provide support in the development of local partnerships and information needed about regional or global partnerships.

Assist the section to provide technical support to UNICEF South Africa on the development and implementation of their pledge program including advice on donor acquisition, retention, vendor management, donor communications and administrative details for management of the program.

C. Developing funding proposals: Assist in the development of concept notes, funding proposals, and pitch documents including coordinating with Country Offices to assess needs and opportunities for sharing with donorseveloping f with offices to assess needs and opportunities for sharing with donors. Ensure quality of donor proposals and materials before submission to donors.

D. Knowledge Management: Provide support to the section to facilitate regular information sharing with PSE focal points across countries.

E. Other duties. Other duties as required including assisting in the implementation of the work plan for the section.

TIMEFRAME

2 March 2015 – 4 September 2015

QUALIFICATIONS

· Advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Communication, Social Sciences or related fields. (Bachelor’s degree in related field with ten or more years of experience as described below can be considered in lieu of Advanced University degree)

· Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in corporate fundraising, donor outreach and management, project administration in corporate and institutional fundraising, preferably with some at the international level.

· Experience in individual or pledge fundraising also highly valuable

· Strong writing skills, with strong preference for knowledge and experience in writing for UNICEF and private sector audiences.

· Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.

COMPETENCIES OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

· Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.

· Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

· Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

· Good analytical skills.

Strong planning/organizing skills

· Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

· Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

· Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.

· Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.

· Seeks and proposes opportunities for advancing UNICEF's mission.

Interested candidates should send their complete Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya), up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to esarohrvacancies@unicef.org by 21 January 2015.

Title: Private School Head Teacher
Salary: Based on Experience

Our client, a leading day co-ed nursery and primary school that has been in existence for over thirty years in Kenya is seeking to hire a head teacher who will manage the school’s day to day operations.
 

Create, implement and oversee curriculum delivery strategies that will promote the institution as a centre of academic excellence.Take part in collaborative activities within the Ministry of Education’s programmes especially at county level, including test development, marking of examinations and officiating at co-curriculum events.Develop, motivate and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards. Build a learning community within the school.Manage change effectively.Manage the school finances effectively; working closely with the Trustees and pro-actively seeking further funding opportunities.Ensure that job descriptions, contracts and performance management for all staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and consistent with current conditions of employment. Ensure that all policies are kept up to date, working closely with teaching staff and Trustees. Maintain sound procedures for the security, supervision and maintenance of the school environment, ensuring that all Health & Safety regulations are met and that the school premises are fit for purpose. Ensure that the school is managed in accordance with the Independent Schools Standards, Safeguarding, Equality Act and all other relevant legislation. Technology competencies appropriate to 21st century educators.Teaching, Learning, Curriculum and StandardsTeaching duties as required. Evidence of ability to handle at least two examinable subjects at KCPE level.Lead in the design and implementation of a curriculum which inspires and engages all pupils.Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupil assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor and evaluate individual pupil progress. Take a lead in providing nurturing and attentive pastoral care for all pupils with support, where appropriate, from the wider school community.Take a lead in ensuring exemplary behaviour and attendance and deal with disciplinary issues with support, where appropriate, from the wider school community.Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies.Prepare for inspection visits and liaise with OFSTED and the preparation and delivery of subsequent action plans.Communication and ConsultationMaintain and develop the existing Community links. Build effective relationships with community, families and pupils.Oversee the management of the school website and other communications to the school community. Coordinate the school’s work with primary and secondary schools to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of learning and actively engage with other schools and agencies.Regularly and effectively communicate the progress of every child’s learning to the parents, Trustees, OFSTED and further education bodies.Work with the Trustees to provide information on all aspects of the school, its progress and intended development, and to promote the school within the wider community. Pro-actively recruit new students to the school, developing and maintaining data systems and procedures for this purpose, including arranging visits for prospective families.  Manage his/her own personal professional development, whilst ensuring the well-being  and a good work/life balance for all personnel.Ensure that all responsibilities delegated by the Trustees are carried out.Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.A Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Education.TSC  P 1 teachers with over 5 years’ continuous service and experience in administration, will be considered.Technology competencies appropriate to 21st Century educatorsMust have been or currently involved in actual administration of a 8-4-4 private primary school with an enrolment of over 400 pupilsMust have  a proven track record of achieving good results at least at provincial levelPreferably between 36 yrs and aboveDemonstrate ability to initiate/suggest ideas that can improve/develop the school in all aspects including academic and extra- curricular activities.Experience in people management and Strong leadership skillsDemonstrated team-building skills and success leading collaborative learning teamsExcellent organizational skills.Energetic, goal-oriented and self-motivated, with an optimistic, “can-do” approach to challenges and change.Integrity and clarity in personal values—which must include love of learning and valuing students as individuals.Strong networking skills both internally, with other schools, TSC/ Government StakeholdersAble to bring in fresh innovative ideas to the board on modern school administration and creative school children managementIf you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Private School Head Teacher)  to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 10th November, 2014.

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Project: Private Healthcare Provision
Deadline To Apply: September 15, 2012
Location: Kisumu or Nairobi; with flexibility to travel
Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to creating, evaluating, and replicating innovative solutions to poverty and policy problems worldwide. IPA specializes in using randomized impact evaluation to assess the effectiveness of development programs. IPA seeks a Project Manager for immediate hire, who will assist with implementation and evaluation of a project which measures the health impacts of improving the quality of private healthcare provision. The intervention is two-fold, and aims to impact health outcomes through both the supply of services, and demand for them. This position will be based in Nairobi or Kisumu, and will require extensive travel within and across Kenya.
The Project Manager will work closely with international researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Data Collection Management: With research team, refine study design and survey instruments; Oversee and monitor data collection and survey field work, including planning, logistics, hiring, and training;Conduct qualitative research to inform research design; Run pilot survey exercises, provide feedback on field operations and survey instruments, and make and monitor improvements;Provide quality control for collected data through data cleaning, and assisting in preliminary analysis; andAssist in the writing of project reports and policy memos.Work with IPA Kenya’s financial staff to keep detailed accounts of all project program activities, including monitoring project expenses. Human Resource Management: Manage human resource procedures in coordination with IPA’s HR Manager including recruiting, contract/salary negotiation, evaluations, staff development, disciplinary action, etc.: o Draft Job Descriptions for local hires and, when necessary, help circulate them; o Participate in the selection process and assist HR with employment-related communication; and o Assist PC/PAs with training as needed; Assist with staff evaluations twice annually; make recommendations regarding renewal of staff contracts;Work with the HR department to process paperwork for contract renewals and terminations; Enforce all IPAK policies and work with IPAK management to execute staff disciplinary action. Miscellaneous:Assist Project Coordinator and Research Manager with obtaining and sharing information from local government offices, NGOs, and/or healthcare providers;Communicate regularly with management team on matters including finance, logistics and government relations;Other duties related to project implementation as needed.The commitment sought for this position is a minimum of two years. IPA is seeking candidates who meet the following requirements:BA, BSc. or Masters in development economics, or field related to health.Strong budgeting and financial management skills.Strong oral and written communications skills in both English and Kiswahili.At least two years of project management experience. Extensive experience supervising, designing and implementing data collection and/or field work activities, and managing teams of field workers, is preferred.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Well organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.• Advanced user of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point), and the internet.• Interest in pursuing a career in non-profit management, health policy, health evaluation support or related fields.• Strong professional experience working in the health sector, and with public or private healthcare providers is preferred.• Experience in data management, econometrics, and programming in STATA or SPSS is preferred.Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices, or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org ,or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya: “Private Healthcare Provision Program Manager.”.”REF NO: AMHE-2012-08-01. All applicants will be considered for the PM position. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Program Manager. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

Net Salary: 40k-50k

Our Client , one of Kenya’s Leading private companies in the water industry offering solutions to water problems  through provision of high quality products and services is looking for a procurement officer (Net Salary; 40k-50k)

Job purpose: Reporting to Director, this role will develop and implement sourcing and supplier management strategies to enable the organization meet its objectives.

Main Responsibilities

Advice on appropriate procurement strategies and implement approved plans.Conduct market research to identify pricing, availability and benchmarks.Maintain supplier contacts.Closely monitor and manage supplier cost, service and quality performance.Develop the profile for procurement across all areas of the company.A minimum of a diploma  in Purchasing and supplies.4-5 years’ procurement experience in a busy firm.SAP system Experience a mustMember of recognized professional body for procurement specialists will be an added advantageTeam playerInnovative individual.The suitable candidate should be in a situation to start work immediately.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title Procurement officer ( Net Salary 40k-50k) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke.

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Health Finance Specialist, Kenya / SHOPS (Technical Specialist 10)
International Health, Private Sector Health Systems

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Requisition Number: TBD

The Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project is USAID's flagship project in private sector health. 

It works to involve nongovernmental organizations and for-profit entities in addressing the many health needs of people in developing countries, with particular focus on family planning and reproductive health, child health, and HIV/AIDS. Abt Associates is seeking to hire a Health Finance Specialist to manage and provide technical assistance to health finance activities implemented byKenya/SHOPS.

General Job Responsibilities

A Technical Specialist (TS) at this level would be an expert in the professional field.  

He/she would have direct project management responsibility for a small project or one component of an overall project that is large, highly complex, highly visible, and well-funded.  General responsibilities may include:Provide direct  management and technical direction to one or several components of the project;Design and implement one or more of the project’s technical aspects;Manage and monitor technical aspects of the program, and advise the Project Director on technical, budgetary, and management aspects of implementation;Provide research, analysis, and consultation on project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;Collaborate with key partners (government, NGO, commercial sector, USAID partners and other donors); andServe as subject matter expert.Specific Job Responsibilities
The Health Finance Specialist will report to the Chief of Party and liaise with technical management at Abt/SHOPS headquarters. The Health Finance Specialist is expected to:Provide technical assistance (TA) for health finance activities, including research, analysis, and advisory services.  These activities may include but are not limited to: identification and scale-up of health care financing mechanisms, including micro-insurance and medical savings accounts; development and piloting of provider payment mechanisms; expansion of health insurance coverage through promotion of healthcare financing partnerships; and costing analysis for outpatient and inpatient packages.In collaboration with the Kenya/SHOPS team, work to develop and sustain partnerships with government partners, private sector stakeholders, and other donors in support of these activities.Provide management and budgetary oversight on implementation of health financing activities to ensure all activities are completed within the agreed to timeframe and budget.Track progress of health financing activities against the workplan in accordance with available funding.  Ensure all processes and procedures for project implementation are in accordance with USAID guidelines and protocols.Support monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including ongoing assessment of health finance activities, and support project documentation (including financial reporting) as needed.  Contribute to project deliverables, including reporting and writing.  As additional funding becomes available, provide guidance for additional activities or expanded scope or existing activities in consultation with the Kenya/SHOPS team and USAID/Kenya.  As a member of the Kenya/SHOPS team, participate in and contribute to the workplan development and updating process, including providing technical and budgetary guidance for health finance activities.  Participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall success of program implementation.  Develop SOWs and help identify consultants to support program implementation.Regularly track and report progress of health finance activities by contributing to quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports in accordance to USAID reporting guidelines.Contribute to business development efforts in Kenya as appropriate, by providing technical input into new proposals for USAID and other donors.Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience;5+ years of experience in developing and managing health finance programs for vulnerable populations, preferably in Kenya; Experience working on USAID programs or other donor funded work; Excellent partnership development and collaboration skills, including with Ministries of Health, private sector stakeholders, and other donors;Project management experience dealing with various elements of a large project and various team members across the world;Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to produce high quality work in a timely manner;English language fluency and excellent written and spoken communication skills;Computer literacy.Preferred Skills and Qualifications:Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: health economics, health financing, health insurance, and costing.Familiarity with the public sector’s mechanisms and policy/regulatory environment related to health financing in Kenya.Please include a short (3-5 page) writing sample.

How to Apply:

If you are qualified for and interested this position, please send your CV and brief cover e-mail expressing your interest to Bernadette Lee at Abt Associates: Bernadette_Lee@abtassoc.com.