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.

Location – Nairobi, Kenya

Salary – 80,000 – 90,000 KSH per month (depending on experience of the applicant), basic medical insurance

Answers to – Xavier Project Kenya Education Director

Position for nationals only

Xavier Project is an international NGO working Kenya and Uganda. We aim to provide opportunities to refugees living in urban areas in Kenya and Uganda who are otherwise excluded from the means to live a fulfilled and dignified existence so that they will be able to take back control of their lives and make a positive change whether to their new communities or to their country of origin. Xavier Project is primarily an education focused NGO, and while we have media and livelihoods programmes educational interventions make up the core of our activities within these programmes.

Xavier Project is registered as a local NGO in Uganda, an international NGO in Kenya and a company and charity in UK. All operations are in Kenya and Uganda, but a majority of funds are raised in UK. We have a three way partnership agreement between the branches of Xavier Project and one executive team primarily based in the Xavier Project headquarters in Nairobi. Xavier Project currently employs 25 permanent staff and has an annual income of $250,000 which has been increasing by 50% every year since its founding in 2008.

Urban refugees in East Africa face unique challenges. Culturally, it is difficult to assimilate into their new communities as they can be victims of xenophobia and can struggle from language differences. They cannot easily find jobs in a saturated and often nepotistic job market. There are administrative barriers to economic sustainability such as the challenge of obtaining work permits, and the rejection of foreign qualifications from employers and institutions. At present many refugees in Nairobi or Kampala do not have access to quality, relevant education delivered in a safe environment and their opportunities in education lag behind those of their local counterparts. In both Kampala and Nairobi there are over 10,000 refugee children who are not in formal education, amounting to around 50% in Nairobi and 60% in Kampala. 80% of those in formal education are not happy with the quality of the education they are receiving.

Added to this, most urban refugees are hoping to be resettled in developed countries, yet they know very little about the resettlement process, and their chances of being resettled. Less that 5% of urban refugees are resettled in any given year. Many refugees believe that the more vulnerable they are, or appear to be, the more likely their chances are of being resettled.

The pursuit of resettlement combined with the unique challenges faced by refugees leads to a negative attitude by refugees towards integration into their new community. This has a corrosive impact on the whole community. However, there are positive opportunities for refugees to take up in Kampala and Nairobi, whether offered by the government, NGO agencies or refugee run grass-roots organisations. Given their chances of resettlement it makes sense for refugees to make the most of the opportunities available to them in their host countries, such as education, livelihoods and vocational prospects offered by agencies. What is more, a more positive attitude and better communication among the refugee population should lead to vital innovation from refugees themselves. Tamuka media programme is educating refugees on the opportunities available to them and enabling them to communicate with each other and the wider world. Among other ambitions, the education programme is enabling refugees to receive an education that is more relevant to their challenges and their ambitions. Meanwhile, our livelihoods programme is enabling refugees to access affordable loans and learn the business skills they need to grow their careers.

As Education Partner for UNHCR in urban areas, Xavier Project is expanding a school visitation programme to 40 primary schools with high refugee populations. The visitation programme will visit each school once per week for a month and engage in various activities. Xavier Project is looking for an education specialist who will run capacity building sessions with the teachers that will cover all areas related to refugees, and work with teachers to improve the quality of the education they deliver. The team will engage with the senior management of the schools to ensure that each school has a governance structure in place, encourage the involvement of parents in the supervision of school activities, train PTAs and school management committees (SMCs) on good school management, establish student school committees (ideally with refugee members) and encourage exchange visits of PTAs and SMCs between schools. The team will also engage the senior management on the safety of refugee children in their schools, and review the protection policies in place. Teachers will learn about the impact that the trauma of being a refugee has on the learning of the students. The visitation team will work in partnership with other agencies to ensure that resources are saved and collaboration is maximised. An Education-in-Emergencies framework in each school will be established. The same schools will receive material support where necessary to build the capacities of the institution.

The Education specialist will work closely with the Xavier Project Director Edmund Page who is a qualified teacher, and the Kenya Director of Education to develop good working practice. The education specialist will also be a member of the Xavier Project executive committee and in that capacity will be expected to offer advice and support to other areas of the Xavier Project beyond the Education Programme

Essential:

· Qualified Teacher

· Experience in training teachers

· At least 10 years’ teaching experience

· Excellent communication skills in English (both written and oral)

· Good knowledge of MS Office

· Ability to work sensitively with refugee population or demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities

· Excellent organisational skills

· Experience in managing budgets

· Willing to travel within Kenya

Desired:

· Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

· Competent in Kiswahili

· Experience in managing people from various backgrounds

· Experience working in a tough environment with vulnerable people

· Advanced experience working in the Kenyan Education sector

· Demonstrated success in fundraising

· Experience in writing reports and strategies

· Experience in government and private sector engagement

· Strong understanding of the challenges faced by urban refugees

The Xavier Project staff is a small and tight community and a strong support network is offered to all members. We are diverse and relatively young crowd representing seven nationalities. Xavier Project is committed to ensuring that all staff members enjoy their work and gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance their impact now and in the future, whether with Xavier Project or not. As such as we run regular staff capacity building programmes and we encourage all staff members to pursue opportunities which will help them to grow individually.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter highlighting why you would like to apply for the job to Edmund Page at jobs@xavierproject.org by 29th December with the email title KENYA EDUCATION SPECIALIST. Please also include the names and contact details of two referees. For more information on what we do please visit http://www.xavierproject.org/ and http://www.tamuka.org/

Xavier Project is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Description: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
University Research Co., LLC (URC): Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems.  URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings. Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.
Roles and Responsibilities: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the COP and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts. He/she will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement. He/she will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. 
He/she will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program.A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, or international relations.At least seven years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries.A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs.Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this project (e.g. service integration, performance against each funding stream).Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project supervision.Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and program outcomes and impacts.Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.How to Apply:     

CLICK HERE to apply online

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. The closing date for submitting applications is 5th January, 2015.  However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest.

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We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Company Profile

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and has implemented over two hundred projects. IBTCI has served governments, private sector companies and several donor agencies in the practice area of Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including education, health, economic growth and democracy & governance.

Project Summary

IBTCI currently holds a long-term contract to provide monitoring and evaluation and strategy support services to the USAID Mission in Somalia. We are seeking a Senior Strategy Specialist that would be able to support USAID/EA/Somalia in the strategic planning process. The period of performance is about30 weeks starting immediately with a Level of Effort (LOE) ranging from 24-26 weeks, including 9 consecutive weeks of field time.The position would be based out of Nairobi and would include some travel into Somalia.

Senior Strategy Specialist

The Senior Strategy Specialist shall be responsible for the following activities:

Written summary of relevant guidance from applicable USAID and USG policies and strategies, and propose policy framework for the strategy on this basis.Written summary of relevant findings and proposals for future programming contained in applicable assessments and evaluations conducted by USAID and other actors.Conduct stakeholder consultations in various locations in Somalia and in Nairobi, Kenya, provide written summary of each consultation, as per above.Lead USAID in creating a "Straw Man" Results Framework on the basis of document reviews, DVC presentation, consultation note, and stakeholder consultations.Lead one-day offsite meeting to present / refine RFDraft a Somalia Strategy (RF with narrative) synthesizing the above deliverables, and incorporating direction received from USAID.Participate in DVC to discuss USAID/Washington issues with draft Somalia Strategy.Revise Strategy in response to feedback and as directed by USAID. Revisions may require substantial re-writing.

The Senior Strategy Specialist must have the following qualifications:

Substantial knowledge and experience in the area of strategy formulation10 years of experience in the design and implementation of development assistance projectsAdvanced degree in economics, international development or a related fieldDemonstrated capability to produce quality strategy documents in a timely fashionExperience working in conflict-affected or fragile states

The following experience is preferred:

Knowledge of the Somalia contextUnderstanding of USAI D’s strategy process

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Kenya

Requisition Number: 14-0155

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC. This position is contingent on award.

Position Purpose:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the COP and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts. He/she will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement and overall data management. He/she will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned. He/she will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist partners to develop strong M&E systems that will allow accountability for programming to Pact and to the donor

• Providing training and mentoring support to partners and staff to ensure the implementation of strong M&E systems

• Assist with development of the Performance Management Plan for the project, including decision on and definition of key indicators, targets and systems for measurements

• Assist the OVC Manager and COP to design the overall measurement system for the project to include outcome measures at the end of the project

• Collect, aggregate, analyze and visual data for the project for reporting to Pact and to the donor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, or international relations

• At least seven years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries

• A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs

• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this project (e.g. service integration and performance against each result area)

• Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project supervision

• Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and program outcomes and impacts

• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.