Aga Khan Foundation East Africa - Yetu Initiative

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development. AKF has worked in Kenya since 1974 in sectors that include civil society, health, education and rural development.

AKF is starting a 4-year project with USAID entitled the Yetu Initiative. Yetu means “Our” in Kiswahili, and the Initiative will help Kenyans assert, “These are our concerns, and these areoursolutions.” Yetu will strengthen CSOs in community philanthropy, which occurs when citizens mobilize their own resources to address their community’s needs (both local and global Kenyan communities). Yetu will work with Kenyan CSOs to engage and catalyze citizen support for their missions. This initiative will be based on collaborative efforts involving the private sector, government and civil society.

AKF (EA) is seeking experienced personnel for the following three positions which will be based in Nairobi.

1.Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Coordinator

The MERL Coordinator will oversee the design and implementation of the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning systems in partnership with the Yetu implementing partners. Specifically, the MERL Coordinatorwill:

In collaboration with AKF, and project implementing partners develop the Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Framework and set up project and activity-specific monitoring and evaluation systems.Coordinate the implementation of project evaluations with reputable consultants, as needed.Assist the Programme Manager in the implementation of the project research and learning agenda.Carry out quality assurance of the project activities including regular field monitoring and supervision.Provide remote and on-site technical support to project implementing partners to build their capacity in M&EPrepare M&E progress reports for the project.Coordinate project M&E and reporting activities among all relevant agencies to meet AKF and donor requirements.Assist in the identification and recruitment of relevant MER technical expertsLiaise with other relevant AKF/AKDN personnel on MER related issues as necessaryWork with the communications officer to conduct focus groups, surveys, market research, etc.

Required Qualifications and Experience

· Minimum graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as education, international development, or the social sciences

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant practical experience designing and implementing M&E systems in a development context In depth experience in planning and implementation of M&E systems

· Experience with database management, information analysis and reporting

· Proven experience with results-based management and associated tools, USAID donor requirements and reporting processes

· Proven experience working with NGOs and government agencies, and with donor-funded projects

· Proven experience with building capacity and/or mentoring others to strengthen their M&E skills.

· Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines

· Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

· Experience implementing surveys, focus groups, market research and technology-enabled MERL a plus

Application form for the MERL Coordinator Position is available at the following link

http://employfy.com/57

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees and apply on the above URLs by 17th December, 2014

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (http://www.akdn.org/)

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, DRC’s Horn and Africa and Yemen (HOAY) operation focuses mainly on Somalis who are affected by displacement, but also oversees programmes for internally displaced persons in Kenya, Yemen and Ethiopia. The Somalia programme currently has more than 250 staff working in eight main field offices, which include Hargeisa, Bossaso, Galkacyo, Garowe, Mogadishu, Dollow, Baidoa and Beletweyne. DRC Somalia implements broad emergency and recovery programming including protection, livelihoods and food security, shelter/NFIs, water and sanitation and governance.The Communication and Reporting Officer is fully responsible to ensure that all information and data from the field is captured, documented, analyzed and reported in a results-based and timely manner for donors and internal purposes for DRC Somalia. The Communication and Reporting Officer is responsible to develop communication materials on DRC activities in Somalia for external audience.He/she assists the Country Director and the Programme Development unit in developing a country communications strategy, both internal and external. S/he is in charge of maintaining an in-depth insight on donors and other stakeholders’ strategies, activities and opportunities in-country, in line with DRC’s overall programme strategyWith input from the Area Managers, the Grants Manager and the ME&L Manager, help produce high quality program progress reports as per donor and DRC requirements.Provide high quality editing and formatting for all program related documents.Provide through progress reporting, a continuous analysis of the achievements, facilitate project reviews, evaluation and audits.Develop donors reporting timelines and requirements template; ensure it is updated at all times.Collecting and collating information from field teams, supporting teams and management in documenting ongoing activities in each project/thematic area.Drafting and editing reports and communications materials to be submitted to donors and the head office in Copenhagen.Ensuring that internal and external reporting deadlines are respected.Cross check data with other program staff to ensure that reporting generated accurately reflects program activities.Maintain updated project-wise fact sheets and project success stories.Support program staff in organizing and managing seminars, workshops, and donor field visits as required.Other duties as needed.Ensure effective communications, visibility and knowledge management within DRC Somalia and to external publics.Develop, implement and monitor a communication and visibility plan to facilitate better understanding among partners and government about DRC as an organization and program progressEnsure visibility as per donor and DRC requirements in all project sitesUndertake field visits to gather the information and results related to the program.Capture (through written, audio and visual methods) all key programmatic issues, events and developments of DRC work in Somalia.Develop a robust and interactive social media campaign profiling DRC’s work and its engagement with all key donors.Ensure that DRC’s branding strategy is in place and all key staff involved in generating communication items are well versed with the strategy and complying with its requirements.Develop visibility material such as DRC leaflets, success stories, photographs, video clips and share stories with DRC Somalia for special events.Prepare press briefings and releases as needed, in close consultation with the Country Director and the Program Development and Quality Manager.Develop communication standards and ensure adherence to the same in all external communicationsPlay a key role in coaching and mentoring of Country Office program staff in communications.Prepare periodic reports and summaries for the management on country media activities.Ensure that communication documents/materials are archived appropriately in an easily retrievable electronic based filing system, including the DRC web-site where appropriate.The Communication and Reporting Officer will report to the Program Development and Quality Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the Grants Manager, the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director. S/he will provide technical supervision in communication and reporting to the Somalia country programme team and the monitoring and evaluation staff.Master’s degree in Mass communications, journalism, social sciences or related areas.Five years relevant working experience.Knowledge of relevant thematic areas (protection/human rights, shelter, wash, food security and livelihoods, durable solutions, migration, advocacy, among others).S/he should have an extensive experience in communication and diffusion strategies and techniques, reporting, documentation, publication, and audio-visual material preparation in relation to relief, recovery and development fields.S/he should possess excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in English.S/he should be well versed in the latest electronic publishing and graphics methods.Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a high level of motivation and good communication, social, and interpersonal skillsS/he must be well versed in desktop publishing, MS Word, Excel, Access, the latest presentation packages including PowerPoint.Communication skills: excellent written and articulate oral communication skills, particularly in English.You have demonstrated ability or experience in finding new creative media angles and new platforms to present communications work.Experience in developing and using a variety of social media platformsSignificant relevant field experience is an added advantage, especially in Somalia or similar contexts.Ability to work independently and as a team player with demonstrated leadership and participatory manner.Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work with minimum direction.Work style: well planned and organized and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.Resilience/adaptability and flexibility: ability to operate effectively under strict deadlines.Ability to work and handle insecure environments.Natural networker with substantial experience of building relationships.Familiarity with requirements of key humanitarian donors and capacity to work in a multi-donor environment, including DANIDA, EU/ECHO, OFDA, FFP, DFID, SIDA, CHF, UNHCR among others.Ability to work rapidly with staff in the field directly and remotely in writing, and where necessary, revising concepts, proposals and reports.DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRCDRC is commmitted to integrate age, gender and diversity concerns at all levels of project/programme analysis and planning; strategy development; implementation; monitoring and evaluation; and policy and advocacy work.Availability: 1st December, 2014
Duty station: Bossaso, Puntland - Somalia with frequent travel to the other offices
Contract: 1 year renewable contract dependent on both funding and performanceSalary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at http://www.drc.dk/ under Vacancies). This position is rated as A13 on the DRC salary scale available athttp://www.drc.dk/ or the DRC national staff salary scale, as applicable.The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updatedCV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.CV-only applications will not be considered.We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on http://www.drc.dk/ under Vacancies.Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on http://www.drc.dk/ under vacancies no later than 1 October, 2014.If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dkFor general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATESClassification: Official, Grade P1Type of Appointment : Special Short Term Six months with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date : As soon as possibleReference Code: SVN2014/95(O)-EXTEstablished in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, YemenApplications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission in IOM Sudan, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, the Information / Reporting Officer will be accountable and responsible for providing technical programmatic support to the reporting requirements particularly within the framework of IOM’s humanitarian response.Core Functions / Responsibilities:Follow up within the project coordinators, Regional Office (RO) and Regional Accounting Support (RAS) for the timely preparation, review and submission of interim and/ or final narrative reports to donors. Ensure these are in line with specific donor requirements, that they clearly discuss results achieved and that submitted copies are shared with relevant units.Keep track of donor reporting requirements and submission deadlines for each project.Draft internal and external information materials (situation reports, presentations, press notes, newsletters, info/fact sheets, photobooks) based on active dialogue with various Programme Managers, Heads of Sub-Office and relevant Divisions in Khartoum and Headquarters.Liaise with the Donor Relations Division (DRD) at Headquarters (HQs) and other stakeholders on external information sharing, reporting, liaison and outreach, and other donor-related matters.Disseminate relevant information material in a timely and quality manner; leverage use of available IOM social media in coordination with relevant units in Khartoum and Headquarters.In close coordination with the Resources Management Officer (RMO), keep track of status of donor contributions, outreach activities implemented, and proposals developed.Assist with project development as required, including the development of project proposals, concept notes and other relevant tools. Assist with the drafting of donor reports, as needed.Assist in the planning, logistics and organization of weekly and monthly internal meetings as requested. This includes the coordination between programme managers to receive their inputs after the meetings in order to create and finalize Notes for File (NFF) and Instruction documents.Prepare for donor visits in coordination with the Chief of Mission and Project Coordinator. This includes ensuring that sufficient visibility and information/ communication materials are available.Undertake duty travel to Sub-Offices, as necessary.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; • Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; • Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; • Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; • Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; • Displays mastery of subject matter; • Contributes to a collegial team environment; • Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; • Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; • Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.Required Qualifications and Experience• Master’s Degree in Communications, International Relations, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or • University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.• Experience in communications, resource, and business strategy development; • Sound knowledge of project development, report writing and financial administration; • Significant reporting and database experience required, preferably with Microsoft Access.Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 01, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.For further information, please refer to:In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Vacancy: Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Coordinator
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life in East Africa. Focusing on the Swahili Coast of Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Central and Northern Uganda, AKF responds to local and regional priorities by developing effective programming, measuring and documenting results, and sharing its lessons with governments, donors, and development actors to influence policy and practice.
AKF is currently expanding its programming and will be focusing on a Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Unit (MERL). The Foundation is now looking for a dynamic specialist to lead the MERL unit. 
This unit will support other offices in the region on M&E functions in education, rural development, health and civil society strengthening as well as efforts to grow into new geographies. The unit will be led by a Regional MERL Coordinator who will be based in Nairobi and will be reporting to the Regional Programme Director.
Specific responsibilities include:Provide leadership and support to strengthen systems and capacities throughout the regionLead the design and implementation of baseline studies, impact assessments, programmatic evaluations, surveys, and special research initiatives as assignedLead regional efforts to design and conduct research that demonstrates impact and influences policyManage a team of M&E professionals, providing guidance and support Integrating data and sharing lessons across borders including data collection in remote areasChair a regional Community of Practice focused on sharing lessonsQualifications & Competencies RequiredBachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred)A minimum of 7 years’ experience work in the MERL fieldDemonstrated knowledge and capacity to design and implement quantitative and qualitative research methods for the purpose of programme evaluationDemonstrated ability to train, mentor and develop the capacity of othersExcellent verbal and written English language skillsAbility to facilitate information sharing (especially in an on-line environment) across countries and officesAbility to work in team settings and in complex, multi-national, rapidly changing environmentsCandidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees by 15 June, 2014, to the Regional Human Resource Director, Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa), via e-mail to recruitment-akfea@akdn.orgOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)

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