Requisition ID: req3526

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager(WISH)

Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description

The IRC WISH M&E Manager is responsible for providing M&E leadership and support across the IRC WISH programme in Somalia, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia, ensuring timely and accurate submission of data and adherence to WISH2ACTION protocol, standards, and timelines. The MEL Manager will work with in country M&E coordinators to integrate WISH2ACTION M&E processes within their organization’s systems, liaising directly with Regional Measurement Coordinator and building local-level capacity to collect and use high quality, robust data to improve WISH programming in the Focus Countries. The Country ME&L Manager proactively identify, troubleshoot and escalate issues related to M&E and data. The manager will be responsible to develop the IRC Learning agenda for IRC working in collaboration with the WISH Hub.

KEY TASKS

Data quality and collection

• Oversee data quality and collection across WISH sites in Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia including capacity assessment, support and training

• Ensure timely submission of monthly data of all IRC WISH countries including proactive supervision and follow-up with country teams to ensure ongoing data collection.

• Ongoing review of data to assess completeness, accuracy, and quality standards are met including periodic review of data records at SDP level

• Provide technical support to service delivery sites across all service delivery sectors and channels within the WISH Project Implementation areas to support sound data collection and quality assurance processes and ensure auditable data

• Reconcile data from WISH sites in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan and Somalia at least monthly

• Systematically respond to data-related queries from IPPF’s WISH2ACTION team and (when required) DFID’s Third-Party Monitoring agency

• Oversee regular and ad hoc rapid data quality assessments/ audits and support implementation of action plans for IRC WISH Countries

• Work with Country M&E focal persons to ensure Quality of Care data are routinely collected across all project sites and entered into the WISH2ACTION data platform

• Support Third Party Monitoring data audits and verification

Data systems

• Ensure use of IPPF’s WISH2ACTION Data Platform, including training and support in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Somalia

• Coordinate with IRC Technical staff and Data Systems to ensure that the WISH2ACTION Data Platform meets needs of the WISH team for collecting, reporting, visualizing and using data in the Focus countries

• Ensure standardization of data definitions and mapping of SDPs, services and data codes from existing Local systems to WISH definitions, codes and systems

• Enforce data management practices and standards across the WISH countries

• Troubleshoot and escalate Data management related issues to the Senior RH Coordinator and Relevant Technical focal points.

Use of data for decision-making

• Participate in monthly data review meetings with IPPF’s WISH2ACTION team and support development of action plans as needed to course correct

• Coordinate monthly data review meetings with country teams including M&E staff, WISH program management, staff and service providers, developing action plans to strengthen data quality and course correct as needed

• Model and support use of data for supportive performance monitoring at Country Level, and consortium level( where IRC is the Lead partner)

• Support dissemination and uptake of evidence and learning across the programme

Monitoring and evaluation

• Coordinate annual client exit interviews and other periodic data collection initiatives including Barrier Analysis and PEER methodology at the country level, working in conjunction with external/ WISH Hub technical experts to:

o Ensure local ethics review

o Identify and contract local researchers and enumerators

o Ensure adherence to global protocol and timelines

o Support implementation, cleaning and entering data

o Use and dissemination of findings at the country level

• Draft monitoring and evaluation sections of reports and quality assure all quantitative and qualitative information

Capacity Building

 Conduct preliminary participatory capacity assessment of current IRC program and field staff to identify specific gaps in M&E technical skills.

 Based on findings, develop an M&E capacity building plan and support implementation of the same

 Support broader capacity building of project staff to design and utilize M&E tools, surveys, evaluations and other M&E activities.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Support M&E WISH staff as relevant for country context/budget (e.g., branch and M&E coordinators, data entry clerks)

• Frequent and direct contact with IPPF’s WISH2ACTION Evidence & Learning team;

• External Donors - DFID’s Third-Party Monitoring Agency.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• First Degree in Statistics, Actuarial sciences, Economics or relevant degree.

• Master Degree in Project management or Data related studies will be an added advantage

• Competency in Use of Microsoft Office, Statistical packages- SPSS and STATA.

• At least 5 years work experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages

 Experience with data management practices and procedures for large-scale programmes, ideally within Payment by Results programmes

 Experience implementing procedures and practices to ensure data quality and verification, including data quality assessments

 Experience using DHIS2 for data collection, reporting and visualization

 Experience with using supportive approaches to building capacity at service delivery points to accurately record, document, report and use data

 Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods experience in use of data to inform decision-making, planning, and performance monitoring;

 Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills;

 Demonstrated teamwork experience, including abilities to coordinate effectively with diverse individuals, teams, and stakeholders to achieve results;

 Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail

 Record of delivering successful and innovative solutions to challenges

SKILLS

 Knowledge of major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method) and data collection and analysis methodologies

 Proven technical skills in data management including data collection, cleaning, analysis and use across complex, large scale programmes

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

 Training and Facilitation skills.

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.

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

IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.

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

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Who We Are:

Tezza”(te-zza) from the Italian word “Completezza” embodies our commitment to providing IT and Business Solutions that are comprehensive, thorough and complete. We specialize in providing personalized Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services within a streamlined, phased delivery channel.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and document software testing plans,


• Prepare Test data in preparation for system end to end testing/UAT


• Design Test cases from test basis in preparation for testing.


• Determine entry and exit criteria for all phases of testing in scope for a particular project


• Define testing environments required for testing


• Execute Integration and System Testing


• Provide support UAT efforts


• Analyze and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests


• Develop and implement software and information system testing policies, procedures and scripts


• Determine and implement QA metrics for the testing project


• Identify, report, track and propose solutions to product defects


• Write a Test Summary report and QA memo for the testing project

Qualifications:

• Equivalency of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (information systems, computer science, business)


• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of direct experience as a test analyst for major application integration and/or major application product release in Banking risk management sector.


• Interpersonal skills, to facilitate the creation of test cases


• Organizational skills to manage a wide array of testing information


• Proven experience in execution of software testing solutions.


• Strong knowledge of system testing and software quality control best practices and methodologies.


• Application/business domain knowledge is desirable. This may be readily available with the resource or would need to be developed.


• Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures


• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

How To Apply:

Kindly follow the link provided to apply for the position through the company’s website.

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

Who We Are:

Tezza”(te-zza) from the Italian word “Completezza” embodies our commitment to providing IT and Business Solutions that are comprehensive, thorough and complete. We specialize in providing personalized Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services within a streamlined, phased delivery channel.

Responsibilities:

• Create & manage project plans


• Define project schedules, allocate resources and monitor progress


• Align project objectives with company goals, and make sure the project team is clear on objectives


• Deliver and install technology solutions


• Help the project team with the design and development tasks


• Lead process of issue identification and resolution


• Manage risk tracking process


• Monitor and manage scope


• Manage all documentation


• Work multiple projects simultaneously


• Foster partnership with customers/stakeholders/sponsors

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of project management experience in I.T.


• ITIL or ITSM certifications preferred. PMP certifications required.


• Detail-oriented


• Thrives in a collaborative environment


• Good communications skills, with customers, team, and stakeholders


• Business & IT strategy experience


• Customer-focused mindset


• Knowledge of related software tools

How To Apply:

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

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Who We Are:

Tezza”(te-zza) from the Italian word “Completezza” embodies our commitment to providing IT and Business Solutions that are comprehensive, thorough and complete. We specialize in providing personalized Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services within a streamlined, phased delivery channel.

Responsibilities:

• Review and provide feedback on all project documentation including Business Requirements Documents, System


• Requirements Specification documents and Functional Design documents


• Review the project plan and Plan activities for how application under test will be verified and validated


• Assist in updating Requirements Traceability Matrix that ties activities back to project documentation


• Assess and confirm that the pre-requisites for initiating the project activities. This would entail the review of; the objectives for the project & the nature of the project/product


• After project approval, assist the sponsor to create a detailed project plan and update the project cost estimate


• Schedule the project based on targets and resource availability;


• Management of the project plan (milestones, activities, key deliverables);


• Confirm adherence to best practice to project management best practice.


• Monitor progress and prepare reports for discussion with Team Leader.


• Guide project teams to deliver projects to agreed time and quality


• Maintains the organization’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.


• Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.


• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments.


• Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.


• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and backup procedures and information security and control structures.


• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.


• Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.


• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional


• publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience within a project management role


• Experience with Core Banking Systems e.g. T24, Flexcube, Banking Fusion e.t.c


• Proven ability to manage complex and multiple projects with tight and conflicting deadlines – fast-paced, dynamic work environment.


• Sound working knowledge of technologies and industry trends.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to successfully engender a participative process across a culturally diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.


• Strong initiative, forward-thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to create or stimulate customer-focused strategies.


• Strong level PC/software skills, particularly in MS Office suite and project/process design and administration tools (e.g. Visio, MS Project).

How To Apply:

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

The purpose of this role is to work in close collaboration with county governments, CSOs, private sector ,entrepreneurs, youth, national and international volunteers and community to deliver “Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Project (YEEP)” This project will support young people to access employment in small enterprises in growing economies in East Africa as well as establish or grow young people led enterprises. To achieve this, VSO Kenya will build on to existing youth volunteering, employment and entrepreneurship interventions in Siaya to provide intensive support to cohorts of growth enterprises as well as drawing on the experiences of VSO’s Empowered Youth for Employment and Entrepreneurship (EYEE) programmes and volunteering approach.
Responsibilities
Project Development
* Ensure the project activities are in line with VSO Kenya’s EYEE programme. Work with youth as key actors to design and implement the programme.
* Participate in identifying potential entrepreneurs and partners, and areas of intervention and contribute to the project design and regular monitoring.
* Ensure project implementation as agreed with the Project Officer and Programme Manager
* Ensure potential entrepreneurs and enterprises are adequately supported to start or grow their enterprises.
Monitoring and Evaluations
* Ensure effective monitoring of activities to achieve project outcomes.
* Undertake regular monitoring visits to ensure quality of project implementation, administration and financial management in project sites
Relationship management and partnership working
* Work effectively with the Project Officer and act as a representative of VSO Kenya and partners at all times.
* Ensure that all project partners and stakeholders are regularly informed about the progress of the in-country programmes
* Maintain an effective communication system and ensure information flow between project and relevant parties.
* Represent VSO in meetings with government and other relevant stakeholders as required
* Provide support for other VSO activities as reasonably requested by line manager and in line with organizational priorities
Facilitating Learning amongst Youth
* Promote learning amongst youth through training on livelihoods, business development, employability skills cross-cultural, intercultural and supporting youth led placements and training throughout the project period.
Project Administration and Financial Management
* Conduct administrative and financial duties related to all aspects of project implementation; organise all necessary logistics for project activities, such as meetings, events, workshops, trainings, M&E activities e.t.c
* Contribute to drafting contracts, work plans, budgets, and writing project internal and donor reports
* Manage and regularly check project assets to ensure their right purpose of use, maintain the data management and filing system for the project
Security and Safety
* Ensure security and safety for project work station, and liaising with Hosting Partners to ensure smooth running of the offices.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Bachelor"s degree in Project Management, or Social Sciences.
* Experience working in Women and Girls Economic Empowerment program/s
* Knowledge on enterprise development and providing business development services to Micro Enterprises
* At least 3 years experience working in youth employment and entrepreneruship programmes in an NGO or community based organisation.
* Experience in M&E
* Good experience & knowledge in research methodologies and processes
* Proven experience in coaching and mentoring team members
* Knowledge on gender and inclusion practices
* Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili language skills.
* Knowledge in Kenya Sign Language skills is an added advantage
* Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision
* Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills.
* Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
* Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Energy Advisor. Reporting to the Head of Technical and Consulting the role contributes to the delivery of Practical Action"s energy strategy for the East Africa regional office and primarily delivers impact for Practical Action through the consulting approach (PAC) of technical assistance delivery.

The Energy Advisor will be responsible for:

• Project development and resource mobilization. The post-holder will develop high quality concept notes, expressions of interests and proposals to win new energy assignments in the region (often to very tight deadlines). This will involve identifying and reviewing opportunities, leading, and coordinating proposal development activities, identifying the capabilities, activities and roles needed to deliver projects" contacting potential partners and external associates and agreeing partnering arrangements, developing technical proposals and methodologies for project delivery and collating organizational information and relevant project references


• Project implementation and quality. The post holder will manage the day-to-day delivery of long-term and short-term energy assignments in the region and will be responsible for all aspects of assigned projects including technical inputs, budget and contract management, client relationships, partner coordination/facilitation, production of reports/knowledge products and team management


• Liaison and networking. The post holder will represent PAC and Practical Action at international meetings and events, particularly those which will support PA’s influencing strategy, raise PAC’s profile and generate networks and contacts in the energy and development sector. Moreover, he/she will author and commission articles for publication in international media and journals based on a synthesis of project experience while building and maintain relationships with Associate Energy Consultants to enable PAC to effectively deliver assignments in the region.

The post-holder will work with the Practical Action global energy team and liaise with the other Practical Action offices in Africa and the UK in order to ensure that Practical Action"s energy strategy and specific assignment goals and objectives are achieved.

Assignments will be delivered directly by the Energy Advisor or through project management of other Practical Action staff and external consultants, and the job holder may also be called on to input to assignments managed by other members of the team, and/or led by Practical Action offices in other regions. He/she shall also liaise with staff in other RCOs and PAC UK where the nature of assignments so demands.

Externally the job holder will interact with associate consultants, service providers, and clients.

Talent & Resourcing Manager Job at Tsebo Solutions Group

As a leading workplace management solutions provider across Africa Middle East, operating in over 28 countries, with over 40,000 employees, Tsebo Solutions Group offers our clients improved workplace productivity that supports their success. At Tsebo, we believe that the local expertise of our people and the global standards by which we operate, enables us to support the best companies across the region and to create tangible and sustainable value for our clients by improving their workplace productivity – offering them ‘A WORKPLACE THAT WORKS FOR YOU.’

Job Description

As the leading integrated facilities solutions provider in Africa and the Middle East, operating in over 28 countries, with over 40 000 employees, the Tsebo Solutions Group enables businesses to optimise their efficiency and productivity, and become more successful. We take responsibility of our customers’ non-core activities outside of their expertise, empowering them to focus on their core business. Our local expertise, global standards and innovative cross-divisional solutions, such as catering, cleaning, facility management and security, give us the edge to optimise our customers non-core operations, allowing them to enjoy reduced cost, risk and complexity.

ATS currently operates in 25 African countries. We are in search of a seasoned Talent and Resourcing professional who will source competent skilled and management employees in line with countries ‘workforce plans and facilitate Talent management and Succession planning as per company systems and processes, building talent pipelines to meet future capability requirements, for the business.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Actively manage the recruitment process from start to end


• Building talent pipelines in line with business strategy


• Manage End to End Recruitment processes in accordance to policies and procedures


• Ensure timeous hire of competent staff that closely matches the job specification as per the recruitment process.


• Ensure Hiring manager capability with regards to talent management and recruitment


• Coordinate Talent management and succession planning for the business


• Support and participate in the execution of HR projects and interventions


• Provide integrated talent management solutions that ensure talent is effectively attracted, selected, developed, deployed and retained


• Implement EVp initiatives across the Africa region


• Assist managers in identifying and addressing talent and recruitment related problem areas timeously and recommend corrective action


• Manage reporting and project management to ensure all key stakeholders in the business are abreast with talent and recruitment initiatives

Skills and Competencies

• Strong judgement and problem solving skills


• Excellent people skills


• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)


• Attention to detail


• Client service orientated


• Sound knowledge of all labour related legislation.


• Computer literate – Applicant tracking system as well as HR Systems


• Excellent report writing skills

Qualifications

• Matric and BComm degree in Human Resources


• 3 – 5 years relevant management experience in Recruitment and Talent Management within an In house environment


• Proven working knowledge of HR and IR procedures


• Solid experience in the multiple experience in Kenya and the rest of Africa

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VALID THROUGH: 12/31/2018
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Study Coordinator Job at Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO)

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a registered Kenyan NGO with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in 6 counties of Kenya. IRDO’s principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate public health research and intervention program that improve the health status of individuals and local communities.

Vacancy #: IRDO/ST/RES/1/2018

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be the overall in-charge of all aspects of study implementation.

He/She will ensure data of the highest quality are collected; specifically, s/he will support the efforts of the PIs, other study investigators, research manager and internal monitor In ensuring timely enrollment and retention of study participants.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the study protocol and associated documents including consent forms and questionnaires.


• Oversee submission processes to regulatory bodies including ethics review committees.


• Prepare and oversee compliance with standard operating procedures for study activities.


• Conduct community entry activities: participate in hiring and training of study staff: and oversee participants recruitment end data collection, entry and submission.


• Supervise study staff and ensure they follow study protocol and SOPs.


• Prepare and submit reports; and participate In data analysis end writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Qualifications

• Degree in project management, social or community studies, public health or related field: Master’s degree preferred.


• At least 5 years of research experience, three in leadership position(s).


• Demonstrated computer literacy.


• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals.

How To Apply

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and day telephone numbers of two professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 3rd January, 2019.

Remember to indicate the Vacancy Number for the position you are applying for on your envelope (if bend delivered) or in the email subject line (if application is sent via email).

The Human Resources Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P.O Box 9171-40141
Kisumu

Email: info@impact-rdo.org

VALID THROUGH: 01/03/2019
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research in countries affected by issues of migration and displacement. Our mandate is to produce research in countries affected by issues of migration and displacement. We provide practicable insights to challenging issues in the developing world by providing academic standard research through primary data collection in areas where researchers do not commonly go. We have worked with more than sixty-five organisations worldwide since 2010 through our offices in Kenya, Germany, and Afghanistan.

We are a rapidly growing research organisation. You will be expected to grow with us and carve out your own spot on the team. We look for pro-active, creative individuals who can identify opportunities to make their mark and identify solutions to problems. We believe in hiring people who can show their ability to be both strong leaders and reliable team players, who have skills that our team currently lacks and who join us to add value from the very start. We hire people who can expand our knowledge and help us reach our social impact objective in their field of expertise. We work in a fast paced, demanding, and challenging environment: you will need a thick skin, passion, and dedication!

We are seeking a full time consultant to join the Better Migration Management (BMM) project and support the project team in our Nairobi office. The project examines awareness raising and communications surrounding migration, in particular though working with and building capacity of local civil society organizations. The Project Officer will have the opportunity to apply their research and project management skills across the project countries of operation in East Africa, which include Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, and Somalia.

TASKS TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE CONTRACT

Project Support: Liaise with project stakeholders in all countries of operation, maintaining communication lines and awareness of all project elements, Support the supervision of fieldwork, including of quantitative and qualitative data collection and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) activities, Support the Project Manager on operational matters related to planning and organizing workshops, learning forums, and other events related to project progress in relevant countries, Frequent travel to project countries

Research: Conduct secondary research and literature reviews, Participate in or lead qualitative and quantitative fieldwork, including key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations, Support the design of research tools and strategies, Draft field reports, final reports, report highlights, and other relevant project reports, Support the Project Manager in providing strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards

Required: At least 3 years of previous experience conducting qualitative or quantitative research, Excellent spoken and written skills in English, Master’s degree in international relations, migration studies, human rights, humanitarian action, political science, anthropology, or other related subject, Willingness to travel.

Preferred: Previous experience working on migration topics or in communications, Experience working with civil society organizations and managing research fieldwork, Experience in one or more of the project countries of operation: Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Knowledge of Arabic, Amharic, or Somali language a plus, Keen attention to detail, Ability to be patient and work well within a team, Ability to cope well under pressure, work irregular hours, and meet tight deadlines, Adaptability to tough working and living environments

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in international relations, economics, migration studies, human rights, humanitarian action, political science, anthropology, or other related subject

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Regulatory Affairs Manager – Export Job at GSK

Job Purpose Statement

• To translate the Pharma (Rx) business objectives into an actionable regulatory affairs strategy so as to ensure that GSK standards in respect to regulatory conformance and business continuity are maintained.


• To add value to business by ensuring timely submissions and approvals for new products in WCA markets as well as maintenance of registered licences in alignment with local regulations and corporate.


• Ensure Regulatory compliance by support and compliance to the QMS system

Responsibilities

• Development and coordination of regulatory strategies with the support of the Head of Regulatory for regulatory submissions in WCA and collaboration with the HRA to simplify and improve existing regulatory processes, systems and techniques for the markets supported, to achieve the business objectives.


• Ensure timely submissions and approvals of applications according to regulatory plan and strategy, ensuring continuity of supply and regulatory compliance.


• Management of Regulatory projects to support new initiatives as appropriate to the business.


• Ensure alignment of the regulatory registration submission strategy to commercial strategies and work effectively with key stakeholders and 3rd party service providers.to achieve the desired regulatory outcomes.


• Liaise with Regulatory Authorities and provide appropriate answers on matters relating to Regulatory approvals/queries for GSK Products.


• Ensure alignment of registered details with original dossiers and corporate databases, maintenance of and compliance with Regulatory Databases (OPAL, REQUIRE, GRACE)


• Support the artwork control process to ensure changes and approval are done in time to avoid product stock out or delays in supplies.


• Management of tender activities in relevant markets (as applicable)


• Monitor and keep in touch with changes in the regulatory environments. Provide intelligence to local stakeholders and central team on changes in regulatory environment in the region.


• Working with industry associations to strategically position GSK values and address any issues that would affect the business.


• Support and ensure compliance to the QMS/QRM processes within Regulatory (written standard maintenance/compliance, regulatory issue management, risk management, management monitoring (L1 Audit), deviation handling, CAPA management, training, 3P oversight). Provide regulatory support to GMP inspections as required.

Competencies 

The level of technical knowledge required for the role is applied for assessment of the regulatory files, submission of right first-time dossiers to Regulatory Authorities, communication with global and local stakeholders.

Examples

• Preparation of registration dossier according to local regulations


• Preparation of SmPC and PIL and coordination of their drafts with global and local stakeholders


• Communication with Authorities (submission of official requests, providing answers for Authorities’ request)


• Communication with regulatory third-party service providers to ensure the company objectives are met

Problem Solving and Innovation

• Works across multiple markets in complex regulatory environment with high unpredictability of regulatory decisions, not yet fully established regulations (evolving in maturity), lack of transparency and dialogue with Regulatory Authorities, different interpretation and application of regulations/guidelines.


• Works in one of the most critical areas in terms of compliance to ensure


• Patients have access to products with minimal possible interruption of supplies because of changing regulatory requirements and GSK continuous improvement of products;
  Supplied products are compliant with registered details, so there is no risk for patients’ safety or GSK reputation;
  Risk of mistakes in products information is managed properly to minimize impact of regulatory related mistakes on business.


• Works in one of fast-changing areas where changes are caused by external factors (regulatory requirements and practices), business needs to be aligned for each single country and in line with central procedures of compliance and product improvements. Needs to have the ability to make evaluative judgement.


• Works through local regulatory service providers to provide the regulatory support required in market (i.e. appointments, submissions, follow up, response to queries, regulatory intelligence & advocacy)

Interaction

The role involves interaction with multiple stakeholders internally and externally and requires excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills

Internally

• Country level LOCs Quality, Medical, Logistics and Distribution, Legal, Commercial


• Regional Regional Regulatory Affairs


• Global level Global Regulatory Affairs, GMS

Externally

• Regulatory Authorities


• 3rd party service providers


• Pharmaceutical Trade Associations

The communication needs to be clear, specific and consistent across all stakeholders both internal and external. It needs to be adapted to manage the diversity, harness the commitment & contribution of stakeholders internally and externally and collaborative to deliver the goal for the organization.

Multi-Cultural Awareness

The role involves interacting with multiple countries with racial/ethnic diversity as well as variance in socio-economic environment. These factors need to be considered while working on regulatory strategy as well as interacting with internal and external stakeholders since alignment with the country’s and state authorities’ vision is essential for regulatory strategy or advocacy initiatives to be successful.

Therefore, the role holder should have the

• Ability to write and speak in English and French Intermediate/upper-intermediate level;


• Ability to work within diverse cultures and differing levels of organizational maturity;


• High degree of comfort and positive engagement working as a member of a multifunctional and multicultural team


• Constant search for Innovation, contributing with passion, and performance achieved with Integrity


• Ability for multitasking, quick adaptation, agility and ability to make decisions/influence outcomes that include assessment of the potential impact, attention to detail.

Impact

• Impacts business targets ensuring all new submissions, regulatory variations and renewals are agreed with logistics, commercial teams and in the countries, so they have minimal impact on supplies.


• Influences on continuous product supply by ensuring alignment of registered details with original dossiers in multiple countries in WCA (as assigned) and working through third party service providers to achieve desired outcomes as per plan.


• Impact on compliance (in complex/dynamic regulatory environment) ensuring that the standards of governance and oversight are applied, and that risks and issues are appropriately managed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree. Pharmacy or appropriate scientific degree


• Minimum 3 years Regulatory Experience in the industry. Good working knowledge of regulations, current industry practices, and experience with seeking out, interpretation and application of regulatory guidance.


• Excellent communication influencing and negotiation skill


• Masters or PhD (would be an added advantage)


• Qualification in project management (would be an added advantage)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) career website on careers.peopleclick.com to apply

VALID THROUGH: 12/20/2018
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya