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

Department: Programming

Band: 6

Reports To: Team Leader

Country/Location: Kenya/Kisumu

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

CRS has worked in Kenya since 1965. Over the years, CRS’ focus shifted from direct relief and food distributions to a comprehensive development program that works with partners and enhances local capacity. CRS Kenya programs now support children affected by HIV, and community-based efforts to increase household incomes, improve family health and sanitation, and enhance agriculture livelihoods.

Background:**

CRS, with partners Lumos and Maestral International, will work closely with Department of Children Services (DCS) and other care reform actors to implement programming and interventions to support care reform in Kenya. Kenya has been selected as one of three countries, together with the Republic of Moldova and Guatemala, to implement the initial phase of Changing the Way We Care (CTWWC) initiative. CTWWC is an initiative that aims to leverage existing strengths and efforts of key stakeholders as well as address identified gaps to move Kenya away from reliance on residential care facilities and towards stronger family-based care

Job Summary:**

Reporting to the County Team Leader, the Positive Parenting (parenting and positive discipline) and Life-skills Officer will monitor and report on all CTWWC county-level activities related to positive parenting and life-skills in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable. You will provide leadership, training, and technical support to local implementing partners/institutions/CCIs, caregivers and young people to ensure roll-out of the positive parenting and life-skills sessions at community level. You will be expected to utilize a service oriented, participatory and strengths-based approach and ensure CTWWC consistently applies recognized and evidence based practices, regularly reviews and gathers lessons on emerging innovations on PP/LS to ensure that parents, caregivers and young people are receiving critical skills and information resulting in sustainable positive parenting and life-skills practices, and that they are regularly, adequately and respectfully engaged in all processes of CTWWC.

The position will work closely with the Case Management and Reintegration Officer to ensure that aspects of positive parenting and life-skills are central to the case management process, care plans, service referrals/delivery and monitoring of care plans – and all social work with families, young people and children.

Specific Responsibilities:**

· Support the coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all parenting and life-skills activities outlined in the CTWWC detailed implementation plan in line with CTWWC program quality principles and standards, program requirements, and recognized good, and evidence-based practices.

· Promote engagement in positive parent/child relationships especially for Children and young people

· Ensure that local implementing partners/institutions/CCIs, CTWWC staff have the knowledge and skills to successfully deliver positive parenting and life-skills sessions/fora, through trainings, supportive supervision, coaching and mentorship.

· Contribute to the adoption of existing standardized tools, approaches and training curricula to ensure active engagement of children, young people and families engaged in the process.

· Support and engage in regular meetings, trainings, roll out and dissemination of updated guidance, Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), tools, training curricula or job aids that support DCS, National Council of Children Services (NCCs), CCIs and other partners to improve positive parenting and young people engagement initiatives.

· Build and maintain mutual and productive relationship with relevant government departments like DCS, Department of young people affairs, County department of gender and social development, Ministry of education (ECDE), county government and other related partners to create partnership opportunities for CTWWC parenting and young people engagement beneficiaries

· Work closely with the Department of Children Services, Ministry of Education and other like-minded partners to engage parents and provide referrals when necessary for participation in parenting groups, child protection structures and other structures as will be defined using internationally recognized positive parenting standard tools, child safeguarding and jobs aids.

· Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all assigned project activities as per donor and CRS standards and established schedules.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: public health, education, social sciences, international development or another related field. Master’s degree will be added advantage




• At least 4 years’ experience in care reforms, positive parenting, young people engagement or community empowerment programs or in related fields




• Experience in positive parenting, children/young people engagement design, assessment, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.




• Experience working in both high level as well as community settings preferably in young people engagement, care reforms and/or child protection initiatives




• Ability to conduct training/facilitation with adults, children/young peoples and provide technical assistance and mentoring to the CCIs, partners, government and local implementing partners.



• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex and sensitive organizational relationships particularly between DCS, CCIs and/or community-based providers of social services.


• Strong knowledge of social service and child protection sector in Kenya.

Skills and Abilities

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.


• Strong writing skills in professional English, level of proficiency should allow the candidate to serve as primary author of high-quality written reports to donors with minimal revision.


• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.


• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Required/Desired Foreign Language: Able to clearly communicate in written and spoken English and Kiswahili; sign language is added advantage.

Travel Required: Some travel is expected within the County of operation

Key Working Relationships:**

Supervisory: None

Internal: CTWWC staff, Health, Education and Social Services Unit, CRS Kenya MEAL Unit, Management Quality Unit, CRS Kenya Head of Programs.

External: Local implementing partners, GOK, UNICEF, faith-based organizations, Kenya Society of Careleavers, relevant private sector entities, local communities, beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

· Integrity

· Accountability & Stewardship

· Builds Relationships

· Develops Talent

· Continuous Improvement & Innovation

· Strategic Mindset

MEAL Competencies:

• Track portfolio and project MEAL requirements – both CTWWC MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) and donor requirements.


• Work with MEAL staff and partner staff to implement the MPP and CTWWC MEAL requirements applicable to your projects.


• Complete the annual MEAL procedure self-assessment for your project and develop action plan to advance MEAL practice.

• Input into annual work planning process

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Practical Action is seeking the services of a consultant to undertake a comprehensive assessment and review of the existing County (Kisumu) & National policies and guidelines on Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) with a view to developing clear and conclusive policy recommendations on WASH financing and innovative models for behavior change on hygiene promotion among the under-fives. The consultant will undertake desk reviews of WASH policies nationally and by extension, in Kisumu County, hold meetings with Key stakeholders in the County and the national level identify policies and guidelines for review, identify and propose new changes/ amendments to the policies.

The consultant will work with Practical Action, Kisumu Urban Apostolate Programme (KUAP) and Kisumu County Government (Public Health Department, Water & Environment, Early Childhood Education) during the whole process of desk review, consultations and key meetings with stakeholders.

The key tasks for this consultancy that would ensure that the consultant(s)/firm will achieve the above will be to:

1. Develop an inception report clearly demonstrating full understanding of the TOR, proposed methodology and relevant instruments to achieve the objectives the policy review.


2. Develop relevant tools for data collection i.e Key informant interview, focus group discussions among others.


3. Conduct desk review to identify and appraise existing national and county WASH policy frameworks and legislations. With the support of Practical Action and KUAP staff the consultants will identify and interview key stakeholders including representatives from the County government


4. Field work: The policy review will involve field visits/ interviews with ECD Center managers and health facility in charges in Nyalenda A, Nyalenda B and Obunga. The Consultant will also hold stakeholder meetings with key partners. The use of participatory tools for data collection and analysis is highly recommended. These will be discussed and agreed upon between the consulting firm and Practical Action.


5. Facilitate a one-day consultative workshop for the key WASH stakeholders within Kisumu County

Detailed ToRs for this assignment can be downloaded from: https://practicalaction.org/request-for-consultancy-services-to-conduct-...

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

Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is to bring lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems. With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and Western Africa providing services to over 30 countries. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $120 million, Amref Health Africa is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information on Amref Health Africa, please visit www.amref.org.

The Business Development Unit is part of the programme section and provides oversight, coordination, systems, support and advice to the organisation regarding business development and programme growth in line with the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and in a manner consistent with its values.

Job Purpose

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Business Development Director provides overall leadership and management of Amref Health Africa Business Development efforts and contributes to the overall strategic direction and growth planning for the organization. S/he provides leadership in the development, management, and quality assurance of business development from capture through proposal submission, executing successful fund development and financial growth strategies and securing annual and multi-year funding from key donors such as USG, other bi-laterals, multilaterals, foundations and other funding streams.

The Director positions Amref Health Africa as a preferred partner in the organization’s priority areas of impact. This includes, but is not limited to building strategic collaborations with key partners and networks, as well as leveraging existing and new donor funding opportunities that results in annual growth for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Technical leadership and management:

· Provide oversight and coordination of the business development function across Amref Health Africa.

· Facilitate and promote a vibrant core Africa Business Development team, which include the BD managers in the country offices in Africa.

· Nurture a culture of learning and sharing through establishing and facilitating a global Business Development team

· Lead negotiations with major partners in relation to funding opportunities especially from USG

· Ensure appropriate business development systems and processes are instituted

· Line-manage the Business Development team at Amref HQ and coach Business development managers at country level

· Provide support to Amref Health Africa in Europe and North America in their BD efforts with donors within their respective countries.

Business Development Strategy:

· Lead the implementation of the business development strategy including target setting within the overall Amref Health Africa Corporate Strategy 2018-2022

· Lead the continuous growth of funding solicitations by proposal submission worth about $ 150 million annually, with at least 35%-win rate.

BD implementation:

· Lead networking and gathering of intelligence with global partners

· Negotiate partnership and work directly with Amref Health Country Offices to build and strengthen these relationships

· Coordinate and manage major bidding processes

· Coordinate multi-country business development opportunities across Amref offices in Africa, Europe and North America

· Support continuous opportunity tracking

· Support continuous development and updating of tools for business development processes

· Facilitate costing and recruitment for major biddings

· Facilitate trend- and other relevant analysis related to business development

· Provide and present timely quarterly reports to the CPO and Executive Committee on business development performance across the organization

External relations:

· Ensure Amref’s is represented in external fora relevant to business development and growth of the organisation

· Monitor current development and trends in the sector to ensure that Amref’s business development reflects good practice.

Capacity development:

· Coordinate the support to Country & Field Offices, Institute of Capacity Building and Regional Programmes to strengthen and grow their business development

· Facilitate business development training for relevant staff across the organisation

Systems:

· Coordinate the continuous updating of the business development information on the relevant Amref Health Africa platforms.

Budget responsibility:

· Develop and manage the annual budget of the Amref HQ business development unit

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

· Excellent skills in networking and intelligence gathering

· Excellent negotiation skills and creation of partnership

· Strong skills in proposals development and competitive bidding

· Excellent writing and oral communication skills

· Strong skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams and bringing virtual teams together

· Skills in planning and forecasting

· Ability to listen, lead, influence and build consensus

· Strong presentation and facilitation skills to a range of different audiences

· Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Desirable:

· Proficiency in French.

Academic Requirements:

· Master’s degree in public health, health policy or management or similar.

Work Experience:

· A minimum of 10 years of experience in international development with at least 7 years of working in business development

· A minimum of 5 years of experience working in Africa

· A minimum of 5 years working with an International NGO

· Significant experience working with USG and experience with other major donors e.g., EU, and other bilateral and multilateral donors

· Well networked with major partners and donors working in Africa