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May 31, 2023

App Developer Manager

Anthony Chuks May 31, 2023 0 Comments

Countries: Kenya, Uganda

Organization: Medic Mobile

Closing date: 23 Jun 2023

We're seeking an experienced, technical, and people-focused App Developer Manager to lead our team of app developers in East Africa, within the App Services team.

The team is currently focused on:

– Being the technology partner for the Kenya and Uganda ministries of health and supporting them digitise their community health tools and scale up nationally

– Several additional smaller-scale projects and pilots.

All the mobile apps are built using the Community Health Toolkit, a collection of open-source technologies and open-access resources. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen health systems in some of the hardest to reach communities.

As an experienced developer manager your primary role will be to lead our incredible team of developers in producing high quality digital health tools while being an advocate of their professional development and well being. You will report to the Head of App Services.

Key Responsibilities

Building a world-class software development team and culture.

Manage a team of software developers to produce high-quality digital tools that make a difference.

Guide the growth of the team through technical mentorship, performance management, and development opportunities.

Set technical direction and directly contribute to solve the team's hardest technical challenges.

Support the growth of our open-source community by contributing learnings, expertise, and code.

Travel to the field (Kenya, Uganda) to test apps in their realistic operating environment.

Support in proposal writing, publications, present Medic Mobile in meetings, seminars, summits & forums when called upon to do so.

You;

Have a history of building highly effective teams of software developers.

Have 5+ years of experience managing a group of software developers. Experience managing a remote team is an asset.

Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent.

Are proficient in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of French would be an asset.

Are proficient in Javascript or other programming languages.

Are proficient in relational databases (Postgres)

Are capable and experienced mentor of junior to intermediate developers.

Can manage and prioritise a distributed team of developers to deliver on multiple concurrent projects.

Experience delivering and monitoring software services.

Familiarity with the Community Health Toolkit is an asset.

Good logical diagnostic skills and ability to exercise good judgment in the resolution of problems.

Passion for digital health systems

Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the region without requiring sponsorship.

Why Medic?

Purpose & Impact

Ability to create and see real impact in your work

Freedom to take initiative and innovate, bonus of an agile, small team

Work for a globally awarded social enterprise recognized for developing a solution that can create global systems change in the health sector

The Team

Work with a value and mission driven team that is consistently described as warm, incredibly kind and supportive

Exposure to a diverse team: over 15 different nationalities

Opportunities for global travel: all team meet-up + functional team meet-up + field visits

Work/Life & Growth

Generous leave time: vacation, maternity/paternity, bereavement, & sick days

Professional development funds & opportunities + 5 days off for prof dev

Home Office Set up Stipend.

Flexible, remote schedules

We will be reviewing applications on a continuous basis, and the position may be filled prior to the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

About Medic

Medic is a global nonprofit organization with a mission to advance equitable healthcare and strengthen community health systems by building, innovating, applying, and scaling open-source, low-cost digital health tools in collaboration with communities, governments, and implementers. We envision a more just world in which health workers are supported as they provide care for their neighbors, universal health coverage is a reality, and health is a secured human right.

Medic serves as the technical steward and core contributor of the Community Health Toolkit (CHT), a leading open-source, global good for digital health and advanced community health systems. We drive increases in coverage, quality, and speed of care in the hardest-to-reach communities, improvements in health workforce performance, and greater data-driven decision-making among health system leadership. Digital health apps built using the CHT currently support over 41,000 health workers in 16 countries across Africa and Asia. To date, health workers using CHT apps have conducted over 80 million healthcare activities.

Our global team of 90+ teammates is our biggest strength. We live our organizational values of Humanity, Solidarity, Openness, Creativity and Initiative in everything we do. We are a remote-first organization that works across more than 14 countries, 32 cities, 4 physical hub locations (Nepal, Kenya, Uganda, and Senegal) and all time zones. We are dedicated software developers, researchers, project managers, designers, and operations specialists working together to reimagine care for all. Join our mission of building a more just world together!

How to apply

Please apply at www.medic.org/careers or click on this link.

Conservation Policy Advisor at Nature Conservancy

Anthony Chuks May 31, 2023 0 Comments

We work with local communities, governments and organizations to conserve Africa’s important places. Africa is special. Its wild lands and waters are home to incredible numbers and diversity of species living close to people. For most rural Africans, connection to place takes on unique meaning, more so than anywhere else on Earth because their daily existence depends on the productivity of their natural resources. Challenges in Africa Some 60 percent of Africa’s lands and waters – community property, in a sense – are managed by the people who live on them. These people are undoubtedly the most vulnerable on Earth. A continuing threat is their lack of control over the communal lands and waters they depend on for survival. And as the people struggle, so too does the wildlife that relies on the same resources. An absence of strong institutions and governance further compounds these challenges. Therefore, our work in Africa is focused on perfecting and exporting the best examples of community-led conservation across the continent’s vast shared lands and waters. These examples are ones that provide tangible benefits to people. Conservation has to pay to be successful.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

Kenya is a member of the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People that champions the CBD 30×30 target. To sustainably protect and conserve 30% of Kenya’s terrestrial and inland waters ecosystems it is important to anchor this into government policies and legislations. Working with government at National and County level is important to domesticate international Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAS) for nature and people. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Global Biodiversity Framework recently adopted is a landmark for the efforts to halt biodiversity loss. The Implementation of its 4 goals and 23 targets, including for the achievement of protecting and conserving 30% of its land and oceans is critical for Kenya. To effectively deliver and manage the 30% under conservation and protection requires strong policies for impact at the grassroot level.

The Conservation Policy Advisor will manage, integrate and coordinate existing partnerships with government and other key stakeholders to advance TNC CBD 30×30 work in Kenya. They will work closely with the government CBD desk and other ministries and agencies within the area of responsibility with a view to mainstream biodiversity conservation in their policies and actions. The position will work closely with the government to define conservation priorities and long-term conservation strategies, to assess existing policies and design new ones. Also, the post holder will support on monitoring implementation of such policies and on reporting on progress. For that, the post holder is expected to promote an open-dialogue between stakeholders and resolve technical and policy-related issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Conservation Policy Advisor- Kenya will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, both internal and external to achieve overall TNC Kenya program priorities with specific focus on Kenya’s CBD 30×30 commitments, including through its links with the High Ambition Coalition. They will collaborate with other national and global technical teams, particularly those involved in TNCC 30×30 Biodiversity Initiative and the Project for Permanence, in coordination and supporting the key strategic areas of the TNC Kenya program. The position will report to the Kenya Program Director, and will be based at the TNC Kenya office, at the TNC Regional Offices in Nairobi. No relocation assistance shall be provided.

The main responsibilities:

Provide advice and work with government on key policy issues, engage in relevant negotiations, and coordinate the TNC Kenya program efforts to enhance implementation of the Kenya Convention of Biodiversity (CBD) conservation goals, in line with TNC 2030 goals.

Work in liaison with government and key stakeholders to support the development of innovative solutions for improved domestication and implementation of the national conservation goals in line with international Conventions and treaties.

Provide advice and technical support to the Kenya government to develop a roadmap for implementation of the global 30×30 target that is ecologically viable and socially just.

Provide technical support to the Kenyan government to monitor and report on national conservation goals and targets.

Liaise with TNC global science teams, to provide technical support to the Kenya government and other key stakeholders to collate the best available scientific evidence to inform national conservation policies.

Liaise with the TNC global policy teams to provide technical support to government on messaging and other communication materials to support advocacy efforts on government obligations and benefits from the adoption of the CBD Global Biodiversity Framework.

Convene and mobilize stakeholders for actions including with a view to raise awareness on the CBD 30×30 goal for Kenya.

Provide policy and advocacy support to the National CBD technical task force, on relevant matters in support of the TNC 2030 goals, including the protection of sites for wildlife through community-based conservancies and the delivery of the global 30×30 target.

Work closely with the TNC 30×30 Biodiversity Initiative and the Project Finance for Permanence teams to coordinate policy and advocacy actions to deliver these programs nationally.

Develop partnerships and engage in collaborative dialogues with relevant stakeholders, to support implementation of national conservation goals, particularly the global 30×30 target.

Manage and ensure that workplans and budgets to support government and other key stakeholders are tracked to ensure alignment to TNC’s Kenya program strategy

Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for the program, drafting and negotiating contracts, managing costs and administering budgets, building cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals and ensure accurate reporting, while ensuring program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

Convene stakeholder meetings to deliberate on program goals and conservation commitments, support technical trainings and workshops with government agencies and ministries, and other relevant stakeholders towards achieving Kenya’s CBD 30×30 goals.

Coordinates activities with the government and other key stakeholders to streamline and inform policies to advance Kenya’s CBD commitments.

May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances in Conducting site visits to conservation areas.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

MIMINUM QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.

Experience in conservation or related project management

Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, environmental policy, land management, and natural resource preservation in Kenya.

Knowledge on international conservation, environmental treaties and conventions and their domestication.

Knowledge of community-based natural resource management principles and the legislative provisions that facilitate a co-management approach in Kenya

Knowledge in Swahili and other local languages in Kenya.

Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and government agencies

Experience managing relationships with government in line with multilateral Environmental Agreements and projects, including deliverables and finances under deadlines.

Experience in grant / resources acquisition, management, monitoring, and reporting.

Experience in negotiating.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated including Swahili and other local languages in Kenya.

Over 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant wildlife conservation international treaties, conventions, sectoral policies, discipline(s) and cross boundary regional conservation legislative practices.

Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

Demonstrated experience in fundraising.

Politically savvy.

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5 Key Skills for a Highly Successful HR Professional

Anthony Chuks May 31, 2023 0 Comments

I recently meet Sarah, a highly successful HR professional who has built a stellar career in the field of human resources. I was blown away by her exceptional skills and dedication; she has become a trusted partner for both employees and management alike. Sarah’s journey to success is not without its challenges, but her perseverance and commitment to continuous improvement have propelled her to the top.

“To be a highly successful HR professional, there are several key skills that are important to possess. These skills will enable you to effectively manage human resources, promote employee engagement, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.” Sarah said.

Here are five key skills for a highly successful HR professional that she pinpointed.

1. Strong Communication Skills:

One of the most crucial skills for an HR professional is effective communication. Sarah explained the importance of clear and concise communication in dealing with employees, managers, and executives. Her ability to listen actively, empathize with others, and convey information in a way that is easily understood has earned her the trust and respect of her colleagues.

2. Strategic Thinking

Successful HR professionals understand the business strategy and align their HR initiatives with organizational goals. They think strategically to anticipate future workforce needs, develop talent management strategies, and implement programs that support the overall business objectives. They are proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential challenges related to human resources.

3. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

As an HR professional, Sarah is often confronted with complex issues and difficult decisions. She excels in analyzing problems, gathering relevant information, and finding creative solutions. By considering multiple perspectives and weighing the pros and cons, she ensures that her decisions align with both the organization’s goals and the well-being of its employees.

Therefore, problem-solving skills are essential for resolving employee conflicts, developing effective policies, and finding innovative solutions to HR-related issues.

4. Ethical and Confidentiality Practices

HR professionals handle sensitive employee information and are responsible for maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards. They must adhere to legal regulations, maintain the confidentiality of employee data, and handle sensitive matters with discretion and integrity. Demonstrating strong ethical practices is crucial to building trust and credibility within the organization.

5. Continuous Learning and Adaptability

The HR field is constantly evolving, and successful HR professionals are committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices. They adapt to changes in the workplace, technological advancements, and evolving employment laws and regulations. They actively seek opportunities for professional development, attend relevant seminars or conferences, and leverage resources to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Finally;

Sarah’s success as an HR professional is a testament to the skills she has developed and honed over the years. Her strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, ethical conduct, and trustworthiness have made her an invaluable asset to her organization. Embody these qualities too by enrolling in our Practical HR skills training course and you will make a positive impact on both employees and the organization as a whole.

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Fundraising Manager Job in Kenya

Anthony Chuks May 31, 2023 0 Comments

Nature Kenya - the East Africa
Natural History Society - is seeking to recruit dedicated, highly motivated,
result oriented and innovative individuals for the following position.

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Place of Work: Nairobi head office and outside as required

Reporting to: Executive Director

Job Description

The Fundraising Manager will
lead and coordinate Nature Kenya’s staff efforts towards synergies for project
development.

These staff include the
Executive Director, Species and Sites Manager, Policy and Advocacy Manager,
Local Empowerment Manager, Programmes Support Manager, Membership Manager,
Finance Manager and others.

The position holder will raise
funds to help maintain and grow the organization's annual cash flow. Funding is
expected to come from approved sources, in particular, climate-related sources
financing reduced emissions and mitigation to climate change and, where
appropriate, enhanced adaptation and resilience to climate change and
compensation for damage.

The fundraising manager will be
expected to get at least one project developed to a conclusion by the end of
2023.

He/she will initiate the
development of a portfolio of three additional projects at sites where Nature
Kenya is present, carry out feasibility assessments across the 25 sites where
Nature Kenya has site support groups and make recommendations and funding
action plans for each site, maintain a database of potential carbon project
partners and prioritise those who Nature Kenya will engage with as a start.

Measure of success

Level of relevant donor funding
(in US$ or Ksh) raised from a diversified pool of donors for multi-year
programmes of work to allow claiming of organisational costs and ensure that
each donor funded programme is an asset to the financial health of Nature
Kenya.

Roles

To achieve this, the position
holder will have specific responsibilities listed below:

The Fundraising Manager will
lead and coordinate Nature Kenya’s staff efforts towards synergies for project
development. These staff include the Executive Director, Species and Sites
Manager, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Local Empowerment Manager, Programmes
Support Manager, Membership Manager, Finance Manager and others.

The fundraising manager will be
expected to get at least one project developed to a conclusion by the end of
2023. He/she will initiate the development of a portfolio of three additional
projects at sites where Nature Kenya is present, carry out feasibility
assessments across the 25 sites where Nature Kenya has site support groups and
make recommendations and funding action plans for each site, maintain a
database of potential carbon project partners and prioritise those

who Nature Kenya will engage with as a start.

Measure of success

Level of relevant donor funding
(in US$s or Ksh) raised from a diversified pool of donors for multi-year
programmes of work to allow claiming of organisational costs and ensure that
each donor-funded programme is an asset to the financial health of Nature
Kenya.

A. Reporting

1. Report to the Executive
Director;

2. Work closely with programme
managers and other staff in Nairobi and the field.

B. Strategy and Planning

1. Develop a fundraising
strategy and action plan;

2. Develop funders database;

3. Develop project catalogues
and match them with appropriate donors;

4. Promote Nature Kenya's work
to prospective donors;

5. Develop/initiate donor
relations and partnerships leading to invites to submit proposals/projects;

6. Be responsible for
fundraising information to advance plans and ensure prospect and donor records
are accurate, incorporating any changes, updated plans, and colleague
information, as well as adding new relationships in line with data protection
and team procedures.

C. Institutional Donor Project Development

1. Be responsible for
cultivating a portfolio of prospects and donors through a range of engagements
in collaboration with the Executive Director and appropriate Nature

Kenya staff to gain their financial support;

2. Develop and maintain strong
and positive relationships with prospective/assigned donors;

3. Work with the Executive
Director and relevant programme managers to analyze funding needs, identify
potential funding sources and refine project scope;

4. Steer successful fundraising
bids and prospective funding requests by developing project logics, proposals,
work plans, monitoring plans and delivery approaches in line with agreements
with the Executive Director and priorities set in donor calls and funding
guidelines;

5. Be responsible for building
effective relationships within Nature Kenya and externally to enhance its
reputation and secure funding. This includes understanding donors.

D. Foundations

1. Establish a database of
local, regional and global foundations;

2. Profile and prioritise
foundations and develop access plans;

3. Reach out to foundations and
liaise with conservation staff to develop and submit funding proposals;

4. Write fundraising proposals
and submit them to prospective donor foundations, ensuring that staff and
operating costs are consistently incorporated into the funding

proposals.

E. Corporates

1. Be responsible for
cultivating a portfolio of company and corporate prospects through face-to-face
meetings and pitches to win over businesses to support Nature Kenya projects
financially or in kind;

2. Liaise with colleagues, as
appropriate, to prepare professional proposals for use in corporate pitches
that seek to win over new business partners or existing ones;

3. Be responsible for the
account management of corporate relationships that deliver increased support
over agreed periods by monitoring activity against deliverables;

4. Manage fundraising
information to advance solicitation plans by keeping all information and
procedures related to donors up to date;

5. Work with colleagues in
relevant departments to plan cross-cutting donor relationships and solicitation
strategies to achieve the best outcome for Nature Kenya;

6. Liaise with colleagues to
generate reports and performance data of corporate relationships managed to
improve and inform strategy;

7. Work closely with the
membership/events team towards successful High Net Worth events by contributing
and participating actively in those events;

8. Be responsible for building
effective internal and external relationships that will enhance Nature Kenya’s
reputation and ultimately secure funding, with the understanding of the donors’
wishes and aspirations linked to approved priority projects;

9. Use good judgement when
working with high-value donors and recognise potentially sensitive areas
between prospects and Nature Kenya to ensure reputations and values are
maintained. This problem-solving may involve gaining the support of more senior
colleagues to provide information to inform judgement and feedback on the
Nature Kenya position;

10. Create a database of
corporates in the Kenyan corporate ecosystem;

11. Classify corporates
according to the environmental footprint: Green, Amber, and Red;

12. Identify and profile
corporates relevant to the Nature Kenya work;

13. Develop and implement
corporate access strategies;

14. Link raw materials used and
waste produced by corporates to nature;

15. Identify individual
corporate change makers/champions;

16. Develop tailor-made
corporate pitches and deliver them;

17. Develop corporate action
plans and follow them through;

18. Write fundraising proposals
and submit them to prospective corporate/private sector donors, ensuring that
staff and operating costs are consistently incorporated into the proposals.

F. Philanthropy / Individuals

1. Develop fundraising action
plans for individuals;

2. Research and profile donor
outcomes based on Nature Kenya site work;

3. Identify and profile
individuals to be approached;

4. Develop tailor-made access
plans for profiled individuals, develop pitches and organise meetings to
deliver the pitches to the targeted individuals;

5. Follow up and implement
tailor-made fundraising action plans for individuals;

6. Innovate and implement
approaches for winning individuals to fund Nature Kenya;

7. Implement solicitation
strategies based on collaborative work to secure financial support through
direct solicitation, preparing a written proposal, or working with

others to solicit;

8. Work with colleagues in
relevant departments to plan cross-cutting donor relationships and solicitation
strategies to achieve the best outcome for Nature Kenya;

9. Contribute to and assist in
developing funding proposals for approved priority projects that will inspire
potential donors to secure gifts;

10. Work closely with the
membership/events team towards successful donor events and to contribute and
participate actively in those events to build relationships with donors and
prospects for future income.

G. Management and reporting

1. Support the Executive
Director to ensure effective and efficient implementation of Nature Kenya’s
strategic plan, projects and programmes.

H. General

1. Strive for personal and
professional development by updating your knowledge and skills and taking part
in appropriate conservation-related activities outside the

workplace;

2. Maintain a safe, clean,
organised and efficient personal work space and common areas;

3. Undertake any other task
assigned by the Executive Director.

Application Process

Kindly submit your application
letter and CV for the relevant position to the Executive Director by e-mail:
office@naturekenya.org no later than 24th June 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.

POLICY AND MEDIA ADVOCACY LEAD

Anthony Chuks May 31, 2023 0 Comments

Country: Kenya

Organization: Faith to Action Network

Closing date: 16 Jun 2023

The External Relations Department

Faith to Action Network's External Relations Department is responsible for offering leadership in developing and maintaining positive relations with external stakeholders, including faith organizations (including member institutions), policymakers and power holders, donors/partners, and the general public. In particular, the Department is responsible for advocacy, communications, and movement building work, including the development and implementation of guiding strategies.

Overall Purpose of the role:

As a Policy and Media Advocacy Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping public policies, influencing decision-making processes, and raising public awareness about faith actor’s engagement according to our organization's mission and goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Policy Analysis and Advocacy

Leading Faith to Action Network's policy analysis, mapping out key policy advocacy, and advising on the ones to engage in relation to our thematic work, producing regular policy briefs, organizing high-level policy engagements with media, providing communications technical support, and representing the organization in designated spaces.

Conducting research, analyzing policy issues, developing policy positions and recommendations, and monitoring the work of regional economic blocks, the African Union Commission, bilateral institutions, and UN agencies and their decentralized structures and functions to inform the program's engagement strategy and support the Secretariat in conducting meaningful strategic policy advocacy and media engagements.

Developing and updating key advocacy calendars, including regional and international processes, to inform advocacy and support our partners and hubs to develop, monitor, and respond to national/regional and global calendars.

Preparation of powerful specific Policy Briefs targeting specific audiences for specific outcomes and gatherings.

Impact Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking policy changes, evaluating the impact of advocacy efforts, and measuring the effectiveness of media strategies to inform future advocacy approaches.

Leading in tracking policy advocacy implementation; this includes mapping policy spaces and developing a comprehensive global policy portfolio on issues that need the Secretariat's attention.

Informing and Influencing Policymakers and Power Holders

Facilitating access to key decision-makers.

Establishing and maintaining contacts and strengthening dialogue with decision-makers and power holders at the international, regional, and national level.

Ensuring the Secretariat's and members' active participation in relevant meetings and processes, including creating civic spaces, seizing invited spaces, and claiming spaces.

Representing and positioning Faith to Action Network during external events, liaising with network members, partners, and other stakeholders.

Building Internal and External Issues-based Coalitions

Using the advocacy spaces opportunities to position Faith to Action Network as a key inter-religious interlocutor to engage with 'on policy advocacy specific' emerging issues or opportunities.

In collaboration with the relevant team members, coordinating input and participation of hub members and potential like-minded allies on specific issues or opportunities.

Representing Faith to Action Network secretariat in working groups of selected alliances, consortia, and partnerships.

Media Management and Organization of High-level Events

Developing a media engagement strategy to raise public awareness, promote our organization's messages, and mobilize public support for key issues.

Cultivating relationships with journalists, media outlets, and influencers to secure media coverage and opportunities for our organization.

Creating compelling and persuasive communication materials, such as press releases, op-eds, and policy briefs, to effectively communicate our organization's policy positions.

Leveraging media platforms, storytelling, and strategic messaging to influence public discourse, challenge misconceptions, and promote alternative perspectives on religion and SRHR, Gender Justice, Women's rights, and Peaceful and just communities.

Engaging diverse, strong, regional, Africa-based, and global media contacts.

Developing and leading policy advocacy media products (both traditional media and social media).

Leading, coordinating, and organizing high-level events that bring together influential stakeholders including policymakers, media, civil society actors, faith leaders, etc., on specific issues.

Mobilizing key speakers at events, collaborating with others, and obtaining key international media support.

Editorial Quality Assurance

Exercising editorial control over all advocacy and communication products, including annual organizational reports, website, newsletters, social media channels, etc.

Ensuring all advocacy and communication products comply with branding guidelines.

Establishing and maintaining quality standards in all oral, audio-visual, and written advocacy and communication products and channels.

Success Factors in this role:

Must have a bachelors/Master's degree in political sciences, Public Policy, Communications, Political Science, social sciences, or development studies.

With a minimum of 10 years of experience in advocacy and strategic media/communications planning focusing on influencing public policy.

You possess a deep understanding of research, policy analysis, and high-level representation.

Impeccable writing skills and fluency in English will enable you to develop powerful messages that resonate with diverse audiences.

In addition, you will have;

Proven ability to support the coordination of complex international advocacy and communication interventions, experience in an interfaith context is highly desirable

Excellent knowledge of the advocacy cycle and application of advocacy tools in an international and intercultural context.

Experience working on human/women's rights, reproductive rights, and/or in the social justice sector with demonstrable expertise in advocacy and/or representation and influence at high policy levels.

Experience adapting context-specific analysis, strategy, policies, and procedures to suit different audiences.

Experience in developing and managing the rollout of communication programs and media strategies.

Experience in high-profile representation.

Proven and demonstrable experience in high-level writing, documentation, and information packaging. Impeccable writing and editorial skills in English.

Language skills - fluency in English (knowledge of French would be an added advantage).

Capacity to work independently, strong ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.

Experience in working in a multicultural environment, with remote-based colleagues while maintaining teamwork.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV and cover letter) to HR@faithtoactionetwork.org by June 16th, 2023. Applications should include a full curriculum vita (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities, a list of references and current salary) along with a covering letter addressing the job description, academic and professional qualifications and indicating motivation for the role.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Faith to Action Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce including gender, Nationality, cultural and religious diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing and upholding human rights; and all staff and post holders are expected to share this commitment. As part of implementing our diversity and inclusion policy, this position is open to both Kenyans and non – Kenyans

Senior Assistant Corporate Communications Officer at Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)

Anthony Chuks May 31, 2023 0 Comments

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health. Vision: Healthy plants, safe trade and sustainable aggro-environment for a prosperous Kenya. Mission: To provide a science based regulatory service by assuring plant health, quality of agricultural inputs and produce for food security, globally competitive agriculture and sustainable development.

Job Specification

Handling customer complaints;

Updating and managing the Service’s website and social media accounts;

Keeping a data book of complaints and ensuring prompt responses in line with the Communication policy;

Maintaining of customer and stakeholders’ database;

Maintain photo/media database to ease retrieval;

Coordinate taking photos during events and special visits;

Ensure protocol and courtesy is observed;

Monitoring responses from other departments.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

Four (4) years relevant work experience;

Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Excellent Communication skills;

Interpersonal skills;

Report writing skills;

Proficiency in Computer Applications;

Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications;

Communication skills;

Interpersonal skills;

Report writing skills;

Negotiation skills; and

Problem solving skills.

Competencies

Ability to work under pressure;

Ability to work independently and in a team;

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work;

Demonstrated ability to implement Quality Management Systems.

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What Would Your First 3 Months Look Like In This Role?

Anthony Chuks May 31, 2023 0 Comments

During an interview, you can encounter a great variety of different questions. One that you should absolutely be prepared for is any questions regarding your 30-60-90-day plan.

And if you are asking yourself what is that – it is exactly what it sounds like – it is all about your intentions for the first 30, 60, and 90 days on your new job.

But answering such a question can be quite tricky, you need to both show a plan, but also add in some enthusiasm about the job opportunity itself.

Why do recruiters ask about your 30-60-90-day plan?

Your first 30, 60, and 90 day on a new job represent your first 3 months on your new position. That time is crucial for you to show how well you are adjusting to the job, your team, and the overall company culture.

And that’s exactly what recruiters are interested in. Furthermore, the recruiter would also want to find out how well you understand the duties and expectations for the position.

Here are a few simple steps to follow to help you come up with structured answers;

1. Research the position

The first step you need to take to prepare yourself for 30-60-90-day plan interview questions is to research the company you are and interviewing for, and the position itself.

Take the time and search through the company website, and read any articles you can find about them, so that you can understand what they value, and what their culture is all about.

2. Determine your goals

After you are done with your research, it is time to get the basis of your answer ready – the goals you would like to achieve within your 30-60-90-period.

Think about any projects you would like to complete, or any tasks you plan to handle.

Setting goals can be hard at first, so if you would like to make the process a little easier, you can break your goals down into categories, like: learning goals, performance goals etc.

3. Highlight your qualifications

Once you have your goals ready, it is time to show that you have what it takes to accomplish them.

Think about your previous work experience, all skills you have acquired over the years, as well as your education, and use all that to show that you are qualified enough to get the job done.

4. Show some examples

But simply listing skills is not enough to impress recruiters, you need to think about specific examples you can use to back up your qualification.

Think about any goals you have accomplished, and briefly share the experience with the recruiter, so that they would know you have the qualifications you claim to have.

However, if you lack the experience, and can’t think of such examples, you can always discuss specific times when you took initiative to learn new skills.

5. Ask some follow-up questions

Interviews are two-way conversations, and asking follow-up questions can show hiring managers your commitment to excelling in the position. After you discuss your goals for the first 90 days, briefly pause and then ask whether your response aligns with their expectations for the role.

Here are some examples of questions you may ask about your first three months in the new role:

What type of training can I expect to receive in my first three months?

What are some goals you may have for the first 30, 60 and 90 days in this position?

What are the short- and long-term goals for this position?

Finally…..

We are going to take a look at two examples of how you can answer this question;

Example 1

“In my first 30 days in the company, I would like to work closely with my whole team, so that I can get a better understanding of the projects we are working on. During my next month, my goal is to start taking some tasks, and get in the practical part of the work with my colleagues’ assistance. After 90 days, I plan to be ready to start working on company projects without supervision from colleagues.”

Example 2

“With my experience, I believe I can adapt quickly and effectively in the new position in your company. During my first 30 days, I plan to meet with each member of the team and learn about the processes you have established. After my first month in the company, I plan to use what I have learned about your processes, and along with my experience to start delivering quality results. In my previous position, I managed to achieve my goals within my first three months, and I am confident I can do the same in that position.”

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Audrey Korir2023-05-31T14:21:51+03:00

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