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.

Vacancy: Health Sector Specialist, Juba, World Vision South Sudan
Location: Africa - South Sudan

Town / City: Juba

International Role: Yes

Purpose of Position: The purpose of the post is to effectively implement and respond to the technical needs of the health component of the World Vision South Sudan country program. 

The Health Sector Specialist will identify, design, implement and monitor quality health programs for emergency, transitional and development situations, including strengthening coordination in the health sector at payam, county, state and national levels. Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Management:

Ensure effective designing and implementation of WVSS health programming.Routinely assess health programming opportunities including participating in interagency field assessments to potential programming locations and preparing written reports of findings to the WVSS Resource Acquisition Team and Operations Team leadership.Ensure the preparation and timely submission of project implementation reports in partnership with the WVSS Resource Acquisition Team in accordance with donor requirements and World Vision standards.Coordinate plans with government, partner NGOs, UN agencies, and Health Cluster to foster collaborative health responses.Actively represent World Vision health programming in relevant technical foras, meetings and working groups.Identify capacity needs within current health programming and support development of appropriate capacity building plans to address priority needs for effective implementation of high quality health programs.Support the design and implementation of training programs in health for communities, program staff, and government partners as required.Ensure the availability of necessary training and resource materials in health.Develop clear short and long term strategies for health programming with mapping needs and project coverage.Prepare monitoring and evaluation tool and guidelines to track health project activities.Make sure documentation of signed files of WVSS Child Protection Policy compliance and code of conduct formats by Contractors and Consultants who work in activities of health in emergencies.Ensure linkages and collaboration of health projects with other sectors at district level during planning and implementation.Document the project implementation experiences and lessons learned of the health project activities.Adhere to the technical and financial policies and regulations of WVSS.Monitor the effective utilization of program supplies and materials.Develop proposals and concept papers on for identified health intervention opportunities.Prepare periodic activity and financial reports on the implementation and challenges of health program interventions.Propose the arrangement for procurement of supplies needed for use in health activities.Work closely with the South Sudan Ministry of Health and other government counterparts as possible, NGOs and agencies involved in the Health Cluster to strengthen capacity and systems for the delivery of Health programming.Conduct regular visits to project sites to facilitate and monitor the implementation of program activities.Submit monthly reports to the concerned bodies.Participate in project evaluation with technical experts from government and INGOs.Manage day-to day activities of the assigned program activities.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

Undergraduate degree in Health or Nursing required. Graduate degree on health or a medical degree preferred.2 - 5 years in health related position / 2 years in teaching, supervision and health personnel level.Professional technical skill desiredExcellent English communication skills (both oral and written).Has solid background in health in emergency particularly health in emergency curriculum packages and deliverables.Approved knowledge in health planning.Excellent training skills in defined health components.Experience in health project management, monitoring and supervision.Excellent knowledge in children in emergency context play space, play to learn and learning to learn, environment and personal hygiene, restoration, etc.Enthusiastically and energetic to make a difference upon children health in emergency situation. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organizations, under stressful situations.Excellent leadership, analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skill.Excellent capacity in facilitating training and preparing user friendly manuals and toolkits.Has strong networking, team spirit, partnership, coordination and harmony skills.Willing to adapt with new working environment, new challenges, colleagues and work.Proven knowledge on building the capacity of stakeholders in the area of child functional literacy, basic operation, school improvement options and leadership skills.Working Environment / Conditions:Work environment: Office-based with frequent travels to the fields,Travel: 30% domestic/international travels is requiredOn call: Available for communication with partners and colleagues from diverse time zones.
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Application Deadline Date: 25-Nov-14

1. National Sales Manager – Energy Sector

Position will cover the country sales operations

2. Regional Sales Manager – Energy Sector

The positions will cover each of the six regions in Kenya

3. Sales Representatives – Energy Sector

The positions will be based in each of the regions in Kenya

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Job Title: Head of Projects - Financial Services Sector
Applicants from financial and non-financial sectors can also apply

Very attractive salary

Remarks

Experienced project team managers with business or engineering or IT degree or project management plus PRINCE 2 or similar qualifications with 8-10 years senior level experience in business or operations leadership and proven experience in project management. 
Experience in financial services sector is a plus but not a must. 
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Job Ref: 5949

Job Title: Head of Strategy - Financial Services Sector

Applicants from financial and non-financial sectors can also apply

Very attractive salary

Remarks

To ensure alignment of objectives to Business Strategy Objectives. 

Applicants must have 7-10 years in Planning / Operations / Business Development roles including strategic management, strategic plan formulation and implementation.A nose for innovative business ideas and strategic ideas.

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How to Apply

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