International Expert on Diaspora and Private Sector Development Consultancy Opportunity in Kenya - International Organization for Migration

International Expert on Diaspora and Private Sector Development

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:

  1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility
  2. Advance understanding of migration issues
  3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and
  4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
IOM’s Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa supports and monitors the following countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Through a team of specialists, the Regional Office supports the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and initiatives undertaken by country offices and regional programmes.

Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM), Labour Mobility and Regional Integration for Safe, Orderly and Humane Labour Migration in East And Horn Of Africa is a program funded by to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to enhance labour migration governance and protection of migrant workers and their family members’ human, social and labour rights through intra and inter-regional cooperation on a whole of government and whole of society approach, to support regional integration and facilitate mobility for transformative inclusive and sustainable economic growth as well as youth and women empowerment. More specifically, the programme is expected to strengthen national and regional Labour migration governance in accordance with the global and regional frameworks; increase national and cross-border cooperation on labour mobility; promote ethical recruitment and protection of migrant workers’ rights; and enhance avenues for safe, regular, and humane labour migration and mobility pathways through FMPs/CMPs and BLMAs. A robust communication and visibility strategy and action plan will support the aims of the programme.

The programme works at two levels: the regional and national levels. At the regional level, IOM proposes to work with both RECs and their Member States through the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) and its four Technical Working Groups (TWGs). At the national level, the program will support Member States in enhancing their capacities in policy and practice leading to greater impact and faster results, engaging local government and non-government partners, from the diaspora, private sector, and civil society. The program II phase will run for 3 years, from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2025.
It is under the scope of this program that the LMI Unit of the IOM Regional Office for East & Horn of Africa is looking to recruit an experienced consultant to explore how diaspora women in the private sector use their skills, knowledge, and networks to lead and support humanitarian and development efforts in times of crises & beyond in EHOA. The exploration is aimed to contribute to the pillar/output 4 of BRMM program “Migration governance in the EHOA region is more gender responsive” as well to the RMFM TWG on “Gender, Diaspora and Private Sector engagement” to the evidence base needed in the region to develop comprehensive policies and strategies to engage women diaspora in the development of their country of their origin. The exploration will also contribute towards effective implementation of the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular migration (GCM objective 2, 18 & 19), Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 5: Gender equality and Goal 8 Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all), African Union`s Vision 2063 and Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) Objectives and other relevant regional cooperation and development frameworks. It will feed into BRMM PHASE II Output 4.3 Returning migrant workers and member of their families’ vulnerabilities, protection needs, and social, economic, labour, and human rights are better met through enhanced, return and reintegration in the East and Horn of Africa; and Activity: 4.3.3 Conduct regional survey on diaspora skill mapping targeting Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya.

Nature of the consultancy:

To provide expertise in exploring/mapping how Diaspora Women in the private sector , in selected countries of destination, use their skills, knowledge, resources and networks to lead and support humanitarian and development efforts in times of crises & beyond in their countries of origin (EHOA countries).
The consultant will also facilitate the formation of partnerships between diaspora women leaders in the private sector, local business communities, and relevant organizations, NGOs, and Government under the overall umbrella of the RMFM TWG on “Gender, Diaspora and Private sector engagement”.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Specialist on Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion/BRMM Senior Regional Coordinator and in close collaboration with BRMM Regional Program Management Office, BRMM Country Focal Persons in the selected countries, and the overall supervision of the Regional Director, the consultant will have the responsibility for the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

  1. To categorize key profiles of diaspora women in private sector engaged in humanitarian and development initiatives in times of crises & beyond in their countries of destination
  2. To map out the unique skills, knowledge, resources and strengths that diaspora women in the private sector, in countries of destination provide, and how they can be further leveraged to engage in humanitarian and development initiatives in times of crises & beyond in their countries of origin.
  3. To identify good practices and existing knowledge cross-sectoral collaboration and partnership between diaspora women in the private sector, governments, NGOs, academia and other stakeholders in countries of destination to maximize the impact of humanitarian and development efforts in times of crisis & beyond.
  4. To explore ways by which to bridge the gap between policy and practice , and ensure that the needs and perspectives of diaspora women and other migrants in countries of destination are considered in humanitarian and development initiatives in times of crises & beyond.
  5. To co-facilitate the “Diaspora Women and private sector led humanitarian and development Action in times of crises & beyond” regional workshop under the overall umbrella of the RMFM TWG on ´Gender, Diaspora and Private sector engagement” and propose an action plan to formulate partnerships between diaspora women leaders in the private sector, local communities (business, no business), relevant organizations, CSOs/NGOs, Government and Academia in countries of destination.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The consultancy will take place during the period of 1 May 2023 – 30 June 2023. The mapping report containing all its elements, chapters and annexes shall be finalized and presented to IOM EHOA RO by or before 21 June 2023.

  • Introduction and consultation with selected/targetes countries
  • Methodological inception report including background, guiding questions for desk review, stakeholder interviews and detailed work plan. (TBD)
  • Desk Review and Data Collection – transcript and preliminary analysis for the report
  • Developing first draft report and circulating to IOM for feedback
  • Developing an action plan to formulate partnership between diaspora women leaders, private sector, local communities, and relevant organizations, NGOs, and Government
  • Present the findings and the draft action plan at the Diaspora Women led humanitarian and development Action in times of crises workshop
  • Incorporating feedback from workshop participants and IOM staff and finalize the action plan and the report

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Masters and/or higher degree in international business, international relations, social sciences, law, or migration studies.
  • Experience in conducting mapping and research related to gender diversity, entrepreneurship, diaspora and private sector engagement
  • Experience working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations , academic institutions supporting gender, private sector and development work
  • Practical experience in the field of private sector engagement
  • Excellent knowledge of private sector dynamics and at least 5-years experience in conducting research and mapping on private sector related issues.
  • Knowledge of contemporary developments in private sector engagement
  • knowledge on organizational mandates as well as interagency cooperation platforms on migration and private sector engagement; knowledge on the UN system is desirable.

SKILLS

  • Excellent ability in writing mapping reports

LANGUAGES

Required: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or any other UN Official language is advantageous.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Call for Application Number (CFA No.), Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees (supervisors) and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: ronairobihrdrec@iom.int

CLOSING DATE: 06 April 2023

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Click here to access the Call for Application.

NOTE

NO FEE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.

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Expert on Gender and Diaspora Job Vacancy in Kenya - International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Expert on Gender and Diaspora

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:

  1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility
  2. Advance understanding of migration issues
  3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and
  4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
IOM’s Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa supports and monitors the following countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Through a team of specialists, the Regional Office supports the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and initiatives undertaken by country offices and regional programmes.

Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM), Labour Mobility and Regional Integration for Safe, Orderly and Humane Labour Migration in East And Horn Of Africa is a program funded by to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to enhance labour migration governance and protection of migrant workers and their family members’ human, social and labour rights through intra and inter-regional cooperation on a whole of government and whole of society approach, to support regional integration and facilitate mobility for transformative inclusive and sustainable economic growth as well as youth and women empowerment. More specifically, the programme is expected to strengthen national and regional Labour migration governance in accordance with the global and regional frameworks; increase national and cross-border cooperation on labour mobility; promote ethical recruitment and protection of migrant workers’ rights; and enhance avenues for safe, regular, and humane labour migration and mobility pathways through FMPs/CMPs and BLMAs. A robust communication and visibility strategy and action plan will support the aims of the programme.

The programme works at two levels: the regional and national levels. At the regional level, IOM proposes to work with both RECs and their Member States through the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) and its four Technical Working Groups (TWGs). At the national level, the program will support Member States in enhancing their capacities in policy and practice leading to greater impact and faster results, engaging local government and non-government partners, from the diaspora, private sector, and civil society. The program II phase will run for 3 years, from 1 July 2022 to 31 March 2025.
It is under the scope of this program that the LMI Unit of the IOM Regional Office for East & Horn of Africa is looking to recruit an experienced consultant to explore how diaspora women in the private sector use their skills, knowledge, and networks to lead and support humanitarian and development efforts in times of crises & beyond in EHOA. The exploration is aimed to contribute to the pillar/output 4 of BRMM program “Migration governance in the EHOA region is more gender responsive” as well to the RMFM TWG on “Gender, Diaspora and Private Sector engagement” to the evidence base needed in the region to develop comprehensive policies and strategies to engage women diaspora in the development of their country of their origin. The exploration will also contribute towards effective implementation of the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular migration (GCM objective 2, 18 & 19), Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 5: Gender equality and Goal 8 Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all), African Union`s Vision 2063 and Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) Objectives and other relevant regional cooperation and development frameworks. It will feed into BRMM PHASE II Output 4.3 Returning migrant workers and member of their families’ vulnerabilities, protection needs, and social, economic, labour, and human rights are better met through enhanced, return and reintegration in the East and Horn of Africa; and Activity: 4.3.3 Conduct regional survey on diaspora skill mapping targeting Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya.

Nature of the consultancy:

To provide expertise in exploring/mapping how Diaspora (Women and Men) in the private sector, in selected countries of origin, use their skills, knowledge, resources and networks to lead and support humanitarian and development efforts in times of crises & beyond. (EHOA countries).
The consultant will also facilitate the formation of partnerships between diaspora (women and men) leaders in the private sector, local business communities, and relevant organizations, NGOs, and Government under the overall umbrella of the RMFM TWG on “Gender, Diaspora and Private sector engagement”.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Specialist on Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion/BRMM Senior Regional Coordinator and in close collaboration with BRMM Regional Program Management Office, BRMM Country Focal Persons in the selected countries, the overall supervision of the Regional Director, the consultant will have the responsibility for the following duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment

  1. To categorize key profiles of diaspora (men and women) engaged in humanitarian and development initiatives in times of crises & beyond in their countries of origin
  2. To map out the unique skills and strengths that diaspora women and men in key activtiies in countries of origin bring to the table and how they can be leveraged to lead humanitarian and development initiatives in their countries of origin.
  3. To explore good practices and exsiting knowledge cross-sector collaboration and partnership between diaspora associations and governments in coutnries of origins to maximize the impact of humanitarian and development efforts in times of crisis.
  4. To explore ways to bridge the gap between policy and practice and ensure that the needs and perspectives of diaspora women and migrants in coutnries of origin are considered in humanitarian and development initiatives in times of crises & beyond.
  5. To co-facilitate the “Diaspora Women and private sector led humanitarian and development Action in times of crises” workshop under the overall umbrella of the RMFM TWG on Gender, Diaspora and Private sector and propose an action plan to formulate partnerships between diaspora women leaders, local communities, and relevant organizations, NGOs, and Government in countries of origin.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The consultancy will take place during the period of 1 May 2023 – 30 June 2023. The mapping report containing all its elements, chapters and annexes shall be finalized and presented to IOM EHOA RO by or before 21 June 2023.

  • Introduction and consultation with selected/targetes countries
  • Methodological inception report including background, guiding questions for desk review, stakeholder interviews and detailed work plan. (TBD)
  • Desk Review and Data Collection – transcript and preliminary analysis for the report
  • Developing first draft report and circulating to IOM for feedback
  • Developing an action plan to formulate partnership between diaspora women leaders, private sector, local communities, and relevant organizations, NGOs, and Government
  • Present the findings and the draft action plan at the Diaspora Women led humanitarian and development Action in times of crises workshop
  • Incorporating feedback from workshop participants and IOM staff and finalize the action plan and the report

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Masters and/or higher degree in international business, international relations, social sciences, law, or migration studies.
  • Experience in conducting mapping and research related to gender diversity, entrepreneurship, diaspora and private sector engagement
  • Experience working with government institutions and international or non-governmental organizations , academic institutions supporting gender, private sector and development work
  • Practical experience in the field of private sector engagement
  • Excellent knowledge of private sector dynamics and at least 5-years experience in conducting research and mapping on private sector related issues.
  • Knowledge of contemporary developments in private sector engagement
  • knowledge on organizational mandates as well as interagency cooperation platforms on migration and private sector engagement;knowledge on the UN system is desirable.

SKILLS

  • Excellent ability in writing mapping reports

LANGUAGES

Required: Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of East and Horn of Africa languages, French or any other UN Official language is advantageous.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Call for Application Number (CFA No.), Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees (supervisors) and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: ronairobihrdrec@iom.int

CLOSING DATE: 06 April 2023

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please click here to access the Call for Application.

NOTE
NO FEE: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.

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Business Development Executive (Telesales) Career Opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: Business Development Executive (Telesales)

Industry: Service

Location: Nairobi

Salary: 20K – 30K plus commissions

Our Client is in the service industry, they are looking to hire a young vibrant individual with excellent people skills and with a genuine interest and passion in business development.

They will be responsible for the growth of revenue in the department allocated to them and for ensuring that all clients enquiring for services are engaged promptly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a winning business strategy that will contribute to business growth.
  • Maintain existing customer database through regular client interactions ensuring constant business growth.
  • Undertake cross selling and up-selling within existing customer base to increase product uptake.
  • Educating clients on the importance of having the company’s services.
  • Preparing reports on the business activities on a daily basis.
  • Contacting clients on a daily basis to acquire clients needing services.
  • Constant client engagement with clients on phone and email
  • Ensure clients have their expectations met and that deadlines are met in time.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 2 years of experience in a client-facing role in sales, marketing, business development, and client service management.
  • Account Management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
  • Report writing and Organizational skills
  • Time management skills

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Business Development-Telesales) to godfrey@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 30th March 2023.

This is an entry level position but the ability to engage with people and a good understanding of customer experience is very key.

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National Team Coordinator (Programmes and Advocacy) Career Opportunity in Kenya - DSW Kenya

DSW Kenya

Position Title: National Team Coordinator – Programmes and Advocacy

Introduction:

DSW Kenya is a non-governmental organisation registered in Kenya as one of the East African country offices of Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), a global development organisation founded and headquartered in Germany.

DSW Kenya focuses on the needs and potential of the largest youth generation in history.

We are committed to creating demand for and access to health information, services and supplies for youth, and to securing their right for a brighter future.

We achieve this by engaging in advocacy, capacity development, and family planning initiatives, which make sure that youth are empowered to lead healthy and self-determined lives.

Established in May 2000, DSW Kenya has its headquarters in Nairobi with additional offices in Mombasa and Kitale and active programme interventions in 9 counties: Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Bungoma, Kisumu, Migori, and West Pokot.

DSW seeks to recruit a National Team Coordinator – Programmes and Advocacy.

Place of Work: Mombasa.

Reporting to: National Department Manager-Programmes and Projects.

General Responsibilities:

The National Team Coordinator Programmes and Advocacy is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, oversight and implementation of an array of projects, with the goal that all programmes deliver the desirable outcome to DSW Kenya.

She or He ensures successful implementation of projects by managing, coordinating and overseeing delivery teams and reporting as well as carrying out important operational duties.

She or He must be an excellent leader, with experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner, and to deploy efficient strategies and tactics.

Specific Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with the National Department Manager Programmes and Projects, lead in the provision of Technical Assistance for implementing teams and support capacity development initiatives and training of youth and implementing partners.

Oversee overall management of project annual work-plans and budgets; support the preparation and submission of timely and quality reports and ensure compliance with contractual requirements

Support programme staff in forging and strengthening strategic networks and linkages with key actors including decision makers, existing advocacy networks within the programme areas and link advocacy efforts with national policy agendas.

Ensure programme quality by undertaking periodic visits to project areas to backstop challenges, participate in periodic project reviews and reflections and ensure project implementation is on course.

In collaboration with the National Team Coordinator, Research and Evaluation, support evidence generation and documentation of good practises for lesson learning and knowledge sharing.

Maintain positive relationships between DSW Kenya and it’s donors, in collaboration with the National Department Manager programmes & projects and National Team Coordinator for Business Development.

Represent DSW in stakeholder forums in the region and in the counties of project implementation.

Collaboration closely with relevant support departments to ensure seamless processes such as procurement, reimbursements.

Support the resource mobilisation efforts to ensure continued resourcing of DSW Programmes.

Responsible for project team management and human resource coordination in collaboration with the National Department Manager.

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements and Experience

  • Masters’ degree in Social Sciences.
  • Relevant training in Project Management, participatory methodologies and related fields an added advantage.
  • Good understanding of adolescent and youth development, gender equality and women empowerment and Sexuality and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programming.
  • Good networking and capacity building skills, good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have prior working experience of not less than 5 years in a similar position preferably in an NGO setting.
  • Hands on project management experience and reporting for international donors.
  • Excellent skills in capacity building of adolescents, youth and women in low resource settings, oral and written communication, as well as networking, collaboration and partnerships maintenance.
  • Proficiency in computer use, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and internet-based platforms
  • Ability to inspire team members, and also to work independently.
  • Ability to work with and understand the youth while maintaining professionalism
  • High level of personal integrity

How to Apply

If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating the expected salary with the reference “National Team Coordinator – Programmes and Advocacy” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.org

Deadline for application: April 7, 2023

Ideal start date: Immediate.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DSW is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants Job Vacancy in Kenya - SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya

SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants

SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya is a member of the SOS Children’s Villages International (CVI) Federation.

SOS Children’s Villages is a child-focused Non-Governmental Organization established in 1973 to provide care and support to children who have lost or are at risk of losing the care of their biological family.

The organization’s vision is “No child should grow up alone” and its programmes are driven by the mission of “building families for children in need, helping them shape their own futures and sharing in the development of their communities”.

In this regard, the organization works to reduce poverty; increase access to quality education and decent work; reduce inequalities and build strong institutions as laid out in SDGs 1, 4,8,10 and 16.

This is done through programmes that are geared towards addressing the political, economic, health and social root causes that lead to high levels of child vulnerability and put families at risk of breaking down. The programmes focus on Alternative Care, Family Strengthening, Youth Empowerment, Education, Health Care and Advocacy.

SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya implements programmes in five (5) of Kenya’s 47 Counties namely Nairobi, Mombasa, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu and Meru. We seek to recruit suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions:

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants

Nairobi and Meru (1 Position For Each Location)

Position Summary: The primary role of the position is to provide technical monitoring and evaluation support to SOS Children’s Village locations as they implement the organization Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework.

S/he will be responsible for coordinating the roll out of results – based management at the location, management and analysis of program data in location and regular consultative improvement of all M&E tools, processes and policies in line with the changing needs and internationally acceptable trends.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities

I. To support in tracking program quality in line with SOS Children’s Villages policies, procedures and guidelines

1. Plan for results.

a. Participate in location planning process by linking plans to location results frameworks and concept note.

b. Provide support to locations with input to develop M&E elements of the concept notes and results frameworks

c. Contextualize and document location Results Based Management System.

2. Monitor for results

a. On regular basis, monitor program implementation progress against the location action plan (Activity Schedule).

b. Provide leadership and support for report development in compliance to organizational and institutional partners reporting requirements.

c. On a monthly basis, review data from the program database, analyse and make performance presentation based on Federation key standard performance indicators.

d. Support Program Database (PDB2) users troubleshoot PDB2 challenges as reported as well as provide capacity building of the users on the system.

e. Conduct quarterly data quality audits and reporting as well as build capacity of location teams on data management and quality.

f. Operationalise the location Monitoring plan as envisioned in the results framework.

g. Oversee monitoring and evaluation data collection using appropriate federation and MA tools and systems.

h. Support the program Director in developing the SOS Children’s Villages Care Promise self-assessment report.

3. Evaluate for results

a. Identify opportunities for operations research during monitoring and evaluation of various projects at the location.

b. In liaison with the M&E Coordinator and the M&E Officer National Office conduct needs assessments for the location

c. Coordinate baseline, midterm and end term evaluations for all IPD projects in the location in line with the national evaluation framework.

4. Use of results

a. Establish and maintain the location’s Lesson learned log

b. Conduct quarterly program reviews to assess progress against key RBM documents such as activity schedule, results framework, M&E plan and progress reports.

c. Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organizations for best practice sharing

d. Facilitate utilization of data for decision making through regular synthesis and analysis of thematic reports based on monitoring data

e. Provide support to SOS CV Kenya’s advocacy agenda in all programmes, initiatives and activities

II. Performs other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience.

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Planning & Management / Development Studies or related disciplines.

2. Prior experience with performance monitoring and evaluation for development programs, including developing performance indicators, data collection and analysis.

3. At least 3 years progressive experience in the development and implementation of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation policies & processes in a multi sector programme environment.

4. Previous experience in child focused organizations is an added advantage.

5. Skills and experience with numerical methods, database management and MS Excel.

6. Strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

7. Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

8. Strong report writing skills.

At all times, avoid actions or behaviour that could be construed as poor or potentially abusive practice. Whatever decisions and actions taken should be with the best interest of the child in mind.

Data Protection Policy

At all times ensure that personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya beneficiaries and their families as well as co-workers is handled confidentially and in accordance with prevailing SOS-Kinderdorf International data protection laws.

How to Apply

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application & updated CV (with details of at least 3 traceable referees one of which must be immediate former employer) to recruitment@soskenya.org addressed to the Human Resources Manager to reach us on or before 6th April 2023.

Please specify the Location of interest in your application

SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace, code of conduct and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.

Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.

SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Business Developer Job Vacancy in Kenya - Cannon General Insurance

Position Title: Business Developer 

Cannon General Insurance (K) Ltd is seeking to fill the below listed position with a dynamic, forward-thinking achiever with expertise in Underwriting and Business Development.

If the position described below fits your skills and ambitions, we will be excited to hear from you.

Business Developer 

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the Business Developer will:

  • Accelerate growth of the underwritten premiums by acquiring and introducing to the Company new partners while maintaining and growing already established partnerships in fulfillment of the overall growth strategy of the company.
  • Manage relationships and act as the point of contact for the allocated relationships.
  • Evaluate and analyze Insurance risk against set criteria to determine acceptance terms, compliance
    processing and administration.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Undertake sales activities and business sourcing to ensure achievement of monthly business targets both in revenue and portfolio mix.
  • Follow through on renewal of existing business to achieve the agreed retention rate.
  • Actively identify and pursue prospective new business avenues/ relationships with suitable partners.
  • Collaborate with technical staff to ensure proper underwriting parameters are followed in risk assessment and risk acceptance.
  • Strict adherence to cash and carry guidelines and undertake premium collection for all authorized
    credit extended to clients.
  • Prepare and dispatch underwriting and policy documents within the set TATS and communicate to
    intermediaries on confirmation of policy documentation receipt, endorsements and others.
  • Ensure adherence to all sales, underwriting and compliance guidelines for all business engagements.
  • Actively establish and pursue superior client relationship management practices to ensure efficient
    service.
  • Engage with clients and seek to resolve all their queries in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Any other duty as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in insurance or related field.
  • IIK/CII qualifications.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Computer Literacy.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Good understand of general business insurance principles and practices in Kenya.
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Keen attention to details with a high level of accuracy.
  • Self-driven, flexible, and agile with strong work ethic

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to forward their cover letter and curriculum vitae via email only to jobs@cannon.co.ke by 30th March 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cannon General Insurance (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, therefore canvassing will automatically be disqualified.

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Maxillofacial Surgeon Job Opening in Kenya - AIC Kijabe Hospital

AIC Kijabe Hospital

Position Title: Maxillofacial Surgeon

AIC Kijabe Hospital provides Compassionate and Excellent health care services at affordable rates.

We are renowned for excellent patient care in outpatient, inpatient and surgical care and have been in existence since 1915.

As a provider of compassionate and quality service, we recognize that a team of people with great character, compassion and excellent skills are our most valuable resource.

To strengthen our team, we are seeking to fill the following position:

Maxillofacial Surgeon

Reporting to the Lead Dentist, the holder of the position will glorify God by diagnosing and treating problems with teeth and tissues in the head and neck region along with giving advice and administering dental healthcare to help prevent future problems.

Applicants Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from a recognized institution or any other related field

Masters degree in Maxillofacial surgery

Registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

Possess a valid private practicing License

Atleast two (2) years related work experience

Ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals

Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals

Should have strong analytical and be result oriented

Should have problem solving and decision making abilities

Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages

Must be aligned to the mission and vision of the AIC Kijabe hospital

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria above, please send us your application letter and CV to recruit@kijabehospital.org indicating the title of the job as the subject matter, on or before 6th April 2023.

After sending the email, you will receive an auto reply that will prompt you to fill in an application form.

Kindly select the external application form.

If you do not receive the auto reply, please check your spam/junk mail.

Please note due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Paediatric Dentist Career Opportunity in Kenya - AIC Kijabe Hospital

AIC Kijabe Hospital

Position Title: Paediatric Dentist

AIC Kijabe Hospital provides Compassionate and Excellent health care services at affordable rates.

We are renowned for excellent patient care in outpatient, inpatient and surgical care and have been in existence since 1915.

As a provider of compassionate and quality service, we recognize that a team of people with great character, compassion and excellent skills are our most valuable resource.

To strengthen our team, we are seeking to fill the following position:

Paediatric Dentist

Reporting to the Lead Dentist, the holder of the position will glorify God by diagnosing and treating problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth for children and young adults along with giving advice and
administering dental healthcare to help prevent future problems.

Applicants Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from a recognized institution or any other related field

Masters degree in Paediatric dentistry

Registered with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board

Possess a valid private practicing License

At least two (2) years related work experience

Ability to effectively influence support from and add value to a wide range of professionals

Must have ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate assigned goals

Should have strong analytical and be result oriented

Should have problem solving and decision making abilities

Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages

Must be aligned to the mission and vision of the AIC Kijabe hospital

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria above, please send us your application letter and CV to recruit@kijabehospital.org indicating the title of the job as the subject matter, on or before 6th April 2023.

After sending the email, you will receive an auto reply that will prompt you to fill in an application form.

Kindly select the external application form.

If you do not receive the auto reply, please check your spam/junk mail.

Please note due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Human Resource Officer Career Opportunity in Kenya - AIC Kijabe Hospital

AIC Kijabe Hospital

Position Title: Human Resource Officer

AIC Kijabe Hospital provides Compassionate and Excellent health care services at affordable rates.

We are renowned for excellent patient care in outpatient, inpatient and surgical care and have been in existence since 1915.

As a provider of compassionate and quality service, we recognize that a team of people with great character, compassion and excellent skills are our most valuable resource.

To strengthen our team, we are seeking to fill the following position:

Human Resource Officer

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager, the holder of the position will glorify God by coordinating operations and activities of the human resource department.

Applicants Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and Attributes

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management / Business Administration from a recognized institution or other related field

Must be a member of IHRM

Extensive knowledge in the Kenyan Labor laws and industrial relations

Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in HR

Must possess a high degree of confidentiality

Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude

Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice

Must have the ability to accurately plan work assignments, prioritize tasks and deliver deadlines

Must be highly proficient in the use of MS office packages

Must be aligned to the mission and vision of AIC Kijabe hospital

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria above, please send us your application letter and CV to recruit@kijabehospital.org indicating the title of the job as the subject matter, on or before 6th April 2023.

After sending the email, you will receive an auto reply that will prompt you to fill in an application form.

Kindly select the external application form.

If you do not receive the auto reply, please check your spam/junk mail.

Please note due to the high volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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BTL Language Development Assistants Career Opportunites in Kenya

Bible Translation & Literacy E.A

Position Title: Language Development Assistants

BTL, a Christian faith-based organization involved in language development, Bible translation, literacy, and community development among small language groups in Kenya, is seeking to recruit highly motivated, born-again Christians of good Christian standing, demonstrated spiritual maturity, integrity, and a calling to serve, to carry out sociolinguistic surveys and language development in the following languages: Keiyo, Ndia, Tigania, Igembe, Kauma, Ribe, Kambe, Jibana, Rabai and Gicugu.

The candidates should possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, strong analytical skills, be proactive, and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Linguistic Coordinator to develop the respective language.
  • Mobilize the community and create awareness about the work of Bible translation and language
    development.
  • The Language Development Assistant will work closely with the respective church and
    community leaders and other relevant stakeholders in the language development process.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a born again Christian with good Christian standing.
  • A bachelor’s degree in linguistics is preferred, but also a bachelor’s degree in education,
    specializing in English and literature or Kiswahili, or a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a
    related field, will be considered.
  • Mastery of the respective language.
  • Excellent analytical skills, especially in linguistics.
  • Good research skills.
  • Excellent report writing and computer skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team.

Reference your applications with your preferred language (e.g., Keiyo Language Assistant), along
with a detailed CV, copies of your certifications, three references (professional, social, and religious), as
well as your mobile phone number (s) and those of your references by Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Human Resources Manager
Bible Translation and Literacy,
P.O Box 44456 – 00100
Nairobi

Email : careers@btlkenya.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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