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Posted by Admin on Jan 19, 2017 in Jobs in Kenya, Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on The African Guarantee Fund: Senior Internal Controller
Employment at The African Guarantee Fund as Senior Internal Controller
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF)
The African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (AGF) is incorporated and licensed in Mauritius as a limited liability company and has its office of operation in Nairobi, Kenya.
Its products and services provide financial institutions with the means which they can leverage in bringing their African SME financing interventions to the required scale.
AGF contributes to the promotion of economic development, vital for prosperity, stability and poverty reduction in Africa through two lines of activity:
a) Provision of a mix of financial guarantees and other products which reduce the risks supported by the financial sector when lending to SMEs that have insufficient collateral. These guarantees contribute to reduce the inability of SMEs to provide acceptable guarantees to financial institutions. Loan Guarantee based on a hybrid approach, Bank’s Fund Raising Guarantee and Equity Guarantees are offered.
b) Support for capacity development of the client financial institutions.
The AGF operates according to market principles and is a commercially viable venture with operations in a number of countries in Africa and its gradually expanding to other countries to cover the whole of Africa.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) together with the governments of Denmark (through DANIDA), Spain (through AECID) and France (through AFD) are the main shareholders of AGF.
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) is looking for a qualified BILINGUAL candidate FLUENT IN BOTH FRENCH AND ENGLISH to fill in the following position to be based in our operations offices in Nairobi, Kenya:
Position title: Senior Internal Controller
Reporting: The Senior Internal Controller reports directly to the Chief Internal Controller – CIC.
Position Location: AGF offices in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travels
Position Summary
The Senior Internal Controller (SIC) is responsible for the following
- Support the finance and operations departments and influence the culture of Internal Control throughout the organization
- Evaluate systems and business processes to identify areas of opportunities to enhance efficiencies and improvements, while maintaining the internal control framework
- Develop, implement and monitor and maintain compliance of internal control policies and procedures
- Lead audits in accordance with the audit plan. Follow the action plans in conjunction with the business functions and provide status reporting to senior management. Drive the action plans to improve the level of controls and mitigate risks
- Lead cross functional projects to improve the level of internal control and risk management, support the defining and implementation of policies and procedures across the business
- Complete the annual evaluation of Key Internal Controls and Top Risks within the company and report out to AGF senior management
- Conduct field audits to identify areas of non-compliance with policy and implement remediation processes
- Monitor changes in business, process and systems and provide guidance and recommendations to internal key stakeholders
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Internal Audit-Compliance-Internal Consulting- Reporting
- Perform management testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, business processes and effectively document conclusions reached;
- Conduct interviews and document processes and controls;
- Identify areas of risk that should be communicated to the CIC;
- evaluate identified control gaps and communicate associated risks and recommendations;
- Consistent exercise of independent judgement and discretion; Collect and analyze data electronically utilizing accounting systems and other software;
- Pro-actively pursues additional industry and business knowledge through training and certifications;
- Be knowledgeable about the business, including policies and standards that impact AGF Five years plan goals.
- The incumbent will also support the Head of Department to resolve critical issues related to above processes.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of Officers in the department
In addition to the above duties, the Senior Internal Controller may be required to perform other related or unrelated duties based on the company’s needs.
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & Experience Required
Desirable skills, knowledge and experiences
Experience
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required;
- Deep knowledge of region and global trends in the financial markets as well as an understanding of the key macroeconomic drivers;
- Good accounting knowledge including IFRS GAAP;
- At least 7 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, with a proven track record within the audit/financial sector – ‘Big Four’ internal audit preferred;
- CPA or CIA;
- Experience in a busy financial services and generally banking environments;
- Experience managing and leading teams.
- She/he will be responsible for further developing, implementing, and regularly updating the AGF’s Internal Control and Compliance Policies and Procedures;
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Desirable knowledge of guarantee system
- Strong knowledge of strategies, approaches and tools in capacity development;
- Have a good understanding of financial institutions’ approaches to SME lending, risk mitigation strategies, loan appraisal criteria etc.;
- Demonstrated ability to compile and report results of management activities
Knowledge
- Good knowledge of risk metrics analysis and reporting, operational and financial risk and controls and governance and oversight frameworks;
- Good knowledge and understanding of the business unit’s key products and services, processes and controls, risk and regulatory requirements;
- Solid knowledge of Bank departmental systems and applications would be considered an asset;
- Good knowledge of process and/or project management would be considered an asset;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Vision) and SharePoint.
Skills
- Advanced problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills;
- Good operational risk management skills;
- Strong prioritization skills;
- Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills;
- Advanced presentation and communication skills;
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities;
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work in an evolving environment;
- Ability to learn quickly / develop the necessary skills;
- Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Must have strong analytical and coaching skills;
- Excellent project management and consulting skills;
- Excellent IT skills;
Apply here: https://goo.gl/cpPxWs
Posted by Admin on Jan 18, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Samaritan’s Purse: South Sudan: Field Diesel Mechanic
Employment in South Sudan as Field Diesel Mechanic
Organization: Samaritan’s Purse
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Jan 2017
Samaritan’s Purse (SP) is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to serve in South Sudan who will need to ensure that our fleet is well maintained to carry people and supplies to areas we operate in the Upper Nile State, South Sudan.
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible to maintain and repair various vehicles, heavy equipment and generators for SP South Sudan. Areas of responsibility will include repair, maintenance, mentoring locally hired mechanics and possibly operations.
Description of Job duties:
- Inspect and troubleshoot generators and vehicles to identify potential problems.
- Maintain and repair vehicles:
- Diesel 15-20 Ton Trucks
- Land cruisers and other gasoline light vehicles
- Conduct electrical, body building and mechanical works including (general welding, windshield and glass fixing, body spray painting)
- Maintain and repair quad bikes and motor bikes
- Maintain and repair medium/large generators: 60-200KW (diesel).
- Support procurement of spare parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair.
- Support maintenance management and inventory control through daily data entry.
- Prepare and submit monthly maintenance reports for generators and vehicles.
- Maintain safety protocols and upkeep of safety logs.
- Assist in training national staff in repair and maintenance of vehicles and generators.
- Assist in training national staff in maintenance best practices and safety protocols.
- Supervise national employees and provide motivation, guidance and expertise when carrying out assigned tasks.
Job requirements:
- 5-10 years related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3+ years’ proven experience in maintenance and repair of diesel trucks.
- Ability to communicate, interact well with and mentor people of different educational, linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles, equipment and generators in austere conditions.
- Experience in maintenance management and/or parts inventory.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
12 month contract with the potential for renewal.
This is an unaccompanied assignment.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, visit our website here: https://goo.gl/phThDO
Posted by Admin on Jan 18, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on World Vision International: Chief of Party, Uganda
Employment as Chief of Party in Uganda
JOB DESCRIPTION
*Position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Chief of Party (CoP) will have overall responsibility for coordination of all project activities and staff. S/he will be responsible for technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to the donor and local government entities.
The CoP shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and work collaboratively to support the various entities in Uganda.
S/he will manage a team of senior staff, sub-recipients, and engagement with stakeholders to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the grant. The CoP is expected to have strong leadership qualities and management expertise.
S/he also provides strategic leadership and supervision of sub-grantees and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and sustainability of the program and contribution to Child wellbeing outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance.
- Supervise a team of senior level international and national staff with skills across a diverse set of technical areas.
- Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex government funded projects.
- Lead grant staff and short-term consultants.
- Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems. Submit timely accurate and professional reports that meet donor requirements.
- Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and SO IPG staff.
- Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocated as per assigned budget, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure low risk audits.
- Liaise with local government officials, local communities, donor representatives and other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- A Master’s degree in related field or equivalent qualifications in grant management and work history in developing countries.
- 10+ years of extensive international development experience managing large grant-funded projects.
- Proven ability to manage technical assistance teams.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with international assistance program requirements, preferably USAID Office or Food for Peace (FFP) policies, rules and regulations.
- Proven ability in the management of large integrated grant-funded projects in developing countries.
- Familiarity with USAID programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs.
- Familiarity with Ugandan context.
- Ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals.
- Demonstrated accomplishment in working with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country.
- Strong presentation and report writing skills.
- Experience of leading large and diverse teams.
- Experience in leading and managing large grants in a complex environment.
- Experience as a CoP, or Deputy Chief Of Party (DCOP), or equivalent position is required.
- Experience managing sub grants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
- Fluency in English and the relevant other UN language, if it is officially used in the country.
- Professional licenses, as required in the field and by the donor.
Preferred:
- Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred.
- Previous experience with Development Food Assistance Programs (DFAP)s, Multi Year Assistance Programs (MYAP)s, and/or Development Assistance Programs (DAP)s is preferred.
Work Environment/Travel:
- Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, or global meetings as required.
- Travel to the United States WVUS Washington DC Office to meet with donors and other stakeholders.
Apply here: https://goo.gl/Fp0vsu
Posted by Admin on Jan 17, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on South Sudan: Program Manager – Education
Employment as Program Manager at Food for the Hungry
Organization: Food for the Hungry
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 07 Feb 2017
FH South Sudan believes our call is to walk with churches, leaders, and families, to strengthen the most vulnerable by improved health, livelihoods, education, and disaster risk reduction.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of this job is to ensure the overall implementation and coordination of relevant functions in the delivery of the Education Program goals. The PM-Education position will be responsible for ensuring that program activities are within the stipulated timeframes, and that overall budget parameters are adhered to. This position will be responsible for managing staff working in the program, and managing partner and donor relations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Result #1 – Program management (30%).
Key Result #2 – Monitoring and Evaluation (25%).
Key Result #3 – Program Development, Strategy and Management (25%).
Key Result #4 – Staff development, training and management (10%).
Key Result #5 – Represent FH externally and monitoring conditions (10%).
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Has a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ;
- Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Food for the Hungry;
- Knowledge and experience working with other cultures;
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point;
- Good organizational and team management skills;
- Good working knowledge of M&E systems;
- Technical knowledge about basic education, alternative learning systems, adult education, teacher training and curriculum planning and development;
- Experience in school management and administration;
- Self starter, innovator, able to work independently with creativity;
- Good health, able to work in remote resource constrained settings;
- Ability to travel to field locations for up to 50% of time per year in the US and internationally, to insecure countries or locations;
- Ability to travel on rocky roads, stand for long periods of time;
- Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Education from College or university; Candidates who have a Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences or other related field will have an added advantage; five years of experience in management of learning institutions, including teaching and training; five years of work experience in a similar role in government or non-governmental organization; five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises staff and indirect supervision of 10 staff plus community volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, resolving problems, etc.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. |
Apply here: https://goo.gl/r9Nm6w
Posted by Admin on Jan 17, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Data Analysis Consultant – Statistician: International Rescue Committee Zimbabwe Program
Deadline: 24 January 2017
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Action Contre La Faim (ACF) in partnership with The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is conducting a research entitled “Postharvest management technologies for reducing aflatoxin contamination in maize grain and exposure to humans” in Makoni and Shamva districts of Zimbabwe. Maize is the staple food consumed in Zimbabwe and has been reported to be contaminated by mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by fungi, especially by saprophytic moulds growing on foodstuffs or animal feeds (Pritt, 2000). The research therefore seeks to investigate the efficacy of hermetic technologies to reduce aflatoxin contamination in maize grain. Project participants have been selected from the Shamva and Makoni districts. In each district, 6 administrative cluster areas were selected and the clusters were spread across 4 farming sectors (Communal areas, Old Resettlement areas, Small scale farming areas and New resettlement areas/A1 resettlement areas). Participating households have been randomly allocated into the following treatment groups (one group received metal silos, the second group received super grain bags and the third group is the control group). Eligible households were all picked from maize producing households and also fit in either of the following categories 1) Child bearing women, 2) Breastfeeding women 3) Pregnant women, or 4) Children under 24 months.
Specific Project Objectives of the Research
- To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to good pre- and post- harvest management practices that minimizes mycotoxin contamination in maize;
- To assess the reduction of aflatoxins in stored grain from use of different postharvest storage practices (metal silos, hermetic bags and storage practices);
- To assess the reduction of aflatoxins exposure to humans including infants;
- To assess the levels of aflatoxins in legumes (groundnuts, bambara, beans, and cowpeas) produced by the communities in Shamva and Makoni districts;
- To identify and assess different models for delivery of post-harvest management technologies to smallholder grain producers.
The IRC is leading in generating knowledge on objective specific objective :
- ‘To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to good pre- and post- harvest management practices that minimizes mycotoxin contamination in maize.’
- To date, the IRC has conducted two Knowledge, Attitude and Perception (KAP) surveys.
- The third one is set to be undertaken in January / February 2017. The output of that survey will be a raw dataset. In that regard, the IRC seeks the services of a data analyst to analyse data from the datasets and produce a report as well as to finalise the report from the second KAP survey.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The assignment seeks to analyse data and produce relevant reports according to IRC guidelines.
Task: Inception and preparation
– Desk review of relevant program documentation
– Development of analysis framework
– Development of a report submission calendar
Deliverable: An approved analysis framework and report submission calendar
Proposed time frame: 1 day
Task: Data Processing, Analysis and Interpretation
– Data analysis and Interpretation
– Preparation and submission of draft reports
– Draft KAP 2 report
– Draft KAP 3 report
Deliverable: Draft reports
Proposed time frame: 10 days
Task: Final Report Preparation and Submission
– Debriefing for IRC staff to i) Familiarize them with analysis findings, and ii) Validate the findings
Deliverable: Debriefing
Proposed time frame: 1 day
Task: Final Report Preparation and Submission
– Integration of feedback from IRC and submission of final report
Deliverable: Final report (with data sets attached)
Proposed time frame: 1 day
Management and Technical Guidance
The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible of reviewing and approving the analysis framework and reports submitted. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be the direct contact person for the consultant and responsible for day today supervision of the consultant and link to any organizational support necessary.
Responsibilities of IRC in facilitating the assignment are the following:
Provide access to all necessary project documents and share relevant contacts; Coordinate the review and approval of the (draft) KAP reports and other key deliverables
Reporting: The final reports should be submitted no later than 1300hours on 28 February, 2017.
Budget and payment
The available budget will be advised to the selected Consultant and the payment terms will be as proposed by the Consultant and agreed with the IRC. In the absence of copy of a Valid Tax Clearance Certificate there will be a deduction of 10% on the quoted price, which will be remitted to ZIMRA as per Zimbabwe Tax regulations. The Consultant is expected to meet their travel, accommodation and meal costs for the whole duration and for all activities under the assignment.
Job requirements
Individuals that meet the following required qualifications and skills are invited to apply for this consultancy:
- Postgraduate qualification (Masters or above) in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research or a discipline relevant to this assignment;
- At least 5 years’ experience of progressive responsibility in data manipulation and report generation;
- Evidence of publications in referred journals will be an added advantage.
Skills and abilities
- Ability to integrate gender in data analysis;
- Excellent quantitative data analysis skills using statistical software like SPSS and MS Excel;
- Proven ability to interpret and analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data, and to present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise way;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team with diverse backgrounds;
- Excellent English writing skills
To apply
Interested candidates are expected to submit a detailed proposal with the following components: Full CV including references; 1 or 2 examples of similar assignments in which the candidate was involved; A max three page detailed Technical proposal including the proposed methodology; Financial Proposal detailing cost breakdown and currency; A one page covering letter explaining how you meet the qualifications and skills required; indicating your rate (in USD); and confirming your availability in January / February 2017
Additional references or resources
Applicants please email CVs, cover letter and additional references or resources to: Zimbabwe@Rescue.org
Please state the title of the consultancy in the subject line of your email
Posted by Admin on Jan 17, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on World Vision International: Resource Development Team Leader, Ethiopia
Employment at WVI as Resource Development Team Leader in Ethiopia
JOB DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
World Vision Ethiopia seeks to grow its ability to improve child well-being through increased funding from institutional grants: government, multilateral, major foundation, and corporate. The position holder will provide leadership to the Resource Acquisition and Grants Management function through developing strategy and business plan for the National Office and enhance WVE’s capacity and position for acquiring bilateral & multi-lateral grants and private funds.
The position holder’s core responsibilities include coordinating and developing the National Office business plan for grant acquisition, coordinating the implementation of grant acquisition processes, proposal formulation, donor liaison, tracking of grant acquisition performance metrics and building the capacity of the National Office staff in the area of resource acquisition. The position holder is also responsible to mentor Ethiopian staff and establish a succession plan in which the position would ideally be nationalized in three-five years.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Acquisition Strategy and Business Plan Execution:
- In coordination with the ND, lead the development and roll out of a Resource Acquisition Plan (RAP).
- Develop the RAP, standards, tools, which includes a donor landscape mapping, a prepositioning and donor engagement plan, and an analysis of the National Office (NO) capacity advantages.
- develop the annual growth plan in line with the country strategy
- Grow the current NO institutional grant portfolio.
- Achieve new grant growth targets set by NO and regional office.
- Promotes strategies, standards and tools to the NO team to ensure efficient and effective processes to maximize funding and minimize risks.
Networking & Donor Engagement:
- Network with other leading INGO implementers & key donors in WV’s priority sectors effectively utilizing relationship building opportunities.
- Gathering and triangulation of information about donor plans & strategies.
- Active attendance in relevant meetings with donors, NGOs, government, et al.
Grant Proposal Development & Acquisition Metrics:
- Development of National Office business plan for grant acquisition and tracking performance matrix.
- Effectively mobilize cross-functional support and involvement of key NO teams (Finance, Supply Chain, P&C, ND, Operations, QA, etc.) for specific tasks essential to winning proposal development.
- Prepare monthly management reports for NO and senior management.
- Facilitates assessment, surveys or evaluations for risk management, standards setting, policy formulation, program development and objectives.
- Lead the “Go / No-go” decision making process and ensure that all risks are addressed consistently.
- Review and research possible proposals and recommend whether NO should pursue these opportunities within the parameters of the growth targets and strategy.
- Lead grant applications and review donor proposal requirements.
- Meet/communicate with donors to clarify proposal requirements.
- Oversee the research process and the development process of new proposals in close coordination with related staff.
- Lead partner selection and teaming agreement signing
- Oversee the review of draft proposals prepared by technical staff for technical compliance and adhering of standards.
- Writes own proposals for high-value or complex funding opportunities.
- Together with technical staff, assist research, develop and finalize high quality proposals for submission.
- Oversees NO leadership of proposal development, quickly assesses gaps/ risks, required change of plans, additional capacity required to ensure multiple proposals in play simultaneously.
- Ensure proposals submitted by NO meet the requirements of donors & all grant stakeholders are supplied with final project documentation including approved grant contract, and understand their duty under the grant.
- Develops reporting and evaluation process for grant performance management.
Leadership and Staff Capacity Building:
- Provide leadership to team and developing them through motivation and performance management.
- Assess the technical and management capacity gaps of technical staff and addresses the needs through staff development interventions, coaching and mentoring in grant acquisition, management and compliance.
- Develop a strong local second liner to be able to take up increasing grant management responsibility.
- Build staff capacity on institutional grant project/program management.
Partnership Development & Engagement:
- Ensure consistent and professional engagement with Support Offices in identifying opportunities for acquiring grants and private funds.
- Establish key relationships and ensure NO has identified key partners and is member of key grant networks.
- Understanding of all Technical sectors to be able to represent World Vision in donor and cluster meeting and develop proposal design/programming (prior to additional consultation with technical specialists).
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Education:
- MSc. Degree in Development Studies, Social Science fields; MBA.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of the workings of major donors, such as USAID/OFDA/DoL, DFID, UN, AusAID, EC/ECHO, WFP, ADB/WB. Global Fund.
- Strong financial and project management skills, with the ability to not only collate and report on program and financial data but to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to provide support and training to staff and partners and to “translate” donor language related to guidelines and different requirements to ensure that both concept notes/proposals and project implementation are compliant with donor requirements.
- Knowledge of program design, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Strong negotiation and representational skills.
- Strong partnering and networking skills.
- Ability to coach business development staff.
- Very good writing and communication skills.
- Organization and management of people, data, and work plans.
- Cross-functional team leadership.
- Budgeting.
- Cross cultural sensitivity.
Experience:
- Must have a demonstrated track record in proposal development, funding acquisition from major government donors.
- Consortium/network development.
- 7 years of work experience in related field.
- Broader program experience in NGO/development organizations.
- A mature and committed Christian.
Apply here: https://goo.gl/U5MBoF
Posted by Admin on Jan 17, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Private Sector PMTCT Data Assistants, Harare, Zimbabwe
Employment at EGPAF: Private Sector PMTCT Data Assistants, Harare, Zimbabwe
Closing date: Friday, 20 January 2017
Private Sector PMTCT Data Assistants
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Code: 1211
# of openings: 1
Description
VACANCIES
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and its partners, EGPAF objectives are to support delivery of integrated pediatric HIV prevention, treatment and care services in support of families with a focus on pregnant women, mothers and children for an HIV free generation.
Position Details
Job title: Private Sector PMTCT Data Assistants
Location: Harare and Bulawayo
Primary Manager: Program Database Specialist
Job Summary The Data Assistant will be responsible for providing support to selected private sector health facilities on PMTCT data collection, aggregation, cleaning and analysis. He/She will work as part of EGPAF Zimbabwe’s AIDSFree private sector PMTCT project team that supports the MOHCC to attain the elimination of paediatric HIV in Zimbabwe.
Essential Duties and responsibilities
- Support a comprehensive health facility assessment that informs program support implementation and expansion in selected private sector health facilities
- Capture high quality PMTCT client data for all Antenatal care, Labour and Delivery and Postnatal care visits at selected private sector health facilities into a computerized database.
- Ensure complete, accurate and timely capturing of data into the database.
- Upload the data into the central database.
- Liaise with the private sector health personnel to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data on entering client data into the database.
- Review and make necessary corrections to the data captured in the database.
- Maintain confidentiality of information collected through the electronic database
- Respond to inquiries regarding entered data as requested by the AIDSFree data firm lead M&E Officer and database specialists at EGPAF Zimbabwe. Perform data quality checks, verify and clean all data before storage,
- Triangulate and validate data from supported sites with DHIS2 and other available data sets to ensure data harmonization
- Generate reports from the database to assess site performances
- Capacitate private sector staff to validate and utilize data at site level
- Prepare & participate in data review meetings
- Identify site PMTCT training needs, coordinate, conduct and facilitate trainings to enhance capacity of the health care workers in the private sector to provide comprehensive PMTCT services in line with option B+ and pediatric HIV care and treatment
- Support facilities in stock management of PMTCT and pediatric HIV commodities
- Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Diploma/Degree in Nursing
- 5 “O” Levels including English, Science and Mathematics
- At least 2 years post graduate experience in data capturing and data management within health facilities
- Certificate in M&E will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy (ICDL) certificate is an added advantage
Skills, experience and competences
- Good knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment and care issues in Zimbabwe, particularly in the area of PMTCT
- Experience in data capturing or typing.
- Excellent computer skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Procedure
- To apply email Cover Letter and CV to zimrecruiting@pedaids.org
- Applications received outside the stated channels will be disqualified.
- In the subject line, please state the title of the position you are applying for.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Closing date is Friday 20 January 2017
EGPAF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Apply here: https://goo.gl/ofyz4E
Posted by Admin on Jan 16, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on Danish Refugee Council: Program Assistant
Employment as Program Assistant at Danish Refugee Council
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programmes include protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others.
There are 4 main programme offices in Somali region, one in Yemen, one in Kenya and one regional office in Nairobi. There are also non operational region wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building, which are supported from the Nairobi regional office. Currently there is over 150 DRC staff in the region. The last 2 years have seen some growth in programme size, but primarily there has been a growth in the number of support and management functions demanded and required by the programme offices, in order to maintain quality and accountability.
Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Project Assistant will be responsible for providing project and operational support to Community Flood Resilience Programme (CFRP) in Kakuma. The incumbent will be responsible for documentation, filing, recording minutes, organizing meetings/workshops and liaising with the country finance and logistics team to ensure timely support to field teams.
The Project Assistant will also help with the coordination of high level visits to the project, tracking partner reports by following up various actions, and disseminating information to CFRP staff. The incumbent will work closely with the DRC staff in the Kakuma office to exchange information and support project delivery.
Responsibilities for the Program Assistant Job
Team/Consortium Support
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of the day-to-day CFRP project requirements by ensuring project master work plans are followed, handling information requests and inquiries, advising visitors, scheduling meetings, and complete project documentation, among other related tasks
- Support the Project Coordinator in coordinating activities including trainings, kick-off and program review meetings, field visits, and internally and externally organized workshops. This role will also include taking meeting notes for those meetings/workshops attended, preparation of materials for programmatic meetings, and compilation and distribution of meeting minutes and relevant information about CFRP
- Communicate with implementing partners as advised by the Project Coordinator
- Organize and coordinate visits by partners, county government authorities, country teams or headquarter staff
- Liaise regularly with staff in other departments, field offices, consultants, partners, and other external contacts to ensure effective information flow and timely actions
- Maintain an effective filing system to include key correspondence, organization/project reports, financial information and other relevant documents
- Responsible for day-to-day project correspondence, information sharing and filing, ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken for the Project Coordinator
- Maintain records and track the status of the CFRP staff action items
- In liaison with the DRC Finance Department and Area Manager, review financial reports of CFRP team/consortium members and BFUs and communicate management decisions on the same to CFRP partners
- Ensure compliance of financial processes and financial records according to DRC and donor rules, regulations, policies and strategies
Programme Support
- Support project implementation processes as directed by the project coordinator. With support from the M&E and CFRP technical teams, play a focal role in new project inception processes that involves ensuring work plans, budgets, office space, staffing etc. are in place for project start-up activities
- Collection, analysis and presentation of information for identification of areas for support and program formulation/ implementation
- Develop talking points, background, and briefing materials for meetings, publicity, and advocacy in collaboration with the Regional Communications officer in Nairobi
- Ensure that all key program documentation is filed and easily accessible and retrievable
- Create and maintain project files, database, and preparation of budget revisions, revision of projects, and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial closure of a project
- With support from DRC Administrative Unit, make logistical arrangements for program staff and guests, flight bookings and accommodation
Program Assistant Job Qualifications
- A University Degree in Agriculture, Business, Social Sciences or any other related degree
- Minimum 2 years of relevant program and/or administrative experience is required
- Excellent knowledge of Project Management and Support is required
- Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages
- Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to programs management, including screening and collecting of project documentation, project data entering, preparation of revisions, filing, provision of information
- Flexible, with ability to work handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
- Strong planning, organization and problem solving skills with ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in a difficult work environment
- Excellent report writing skills in English
- Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff from diverse cultures
- Previous experience working with an NGO is preferred
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.
This position is field based and a non-family duty station. Kakuma lies at security phase 3.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years.
One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 26th January, 2017.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.
Posted by Admin on Jan 16, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on General Electrics: Project Specialist – Kenya
Employment at General Electric as Project Specialist
GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Role Summary:
The Project Specialist is part of the GE Healthcare SHS Strategic Projects Management & Execution (SPM&E) Centre of Excellence. It is a critical role providing support and guidance in the administration and the standardization of the large and strategic contracts execution.
Essential Responsibilities:
This role has 2 main domains of responsibilities:
- Elaborate, administer and document robust & replicable processes to ensure flawless and profitable execution.
- Coordinate GE internal processes for onboarding, payments, and performance monitoring of contractors and partners associated to the execution of the projects in the scope of the COE
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop/improve specific processes to administer large and strategic projects execution. Learn, leverage and adapt existing tools and processes, and complement where needed to ensure a robust execution in the simplest and most standardized way
- Define and implement the right document structure to have traceability of official escalations to the Customers/MOH, ensure follow-up on answers, and create a GE internal repository of all documents used/needed during the execution to keep record in line with the GE QMS and auditing requirements.
- Leverage large projects already closed or in-progress within GE Healthcare SHS or other regions to learn best practices and adapt as relevant to improve future executions
- Coordinate all operational actions needed to onboard contractors and partners selected by the Project Execution team. Work with GE teams (Supplier Quality, Sourcing, GGO, Finance) to ensure all contractors have a signed contract with GE Healthcare, with clear scope, performance measurement (through clear KPIs) and accountability documented, in compliance with all applicable GE policies (supplier quality, payments, invoicing, periodic quality assessment).
- Develop Contractors & Partners’ performance scorecard and process with operational metrics to characterize the execution of each of them, with regular performance assessment to decide business continuity with them or removal from GE certified suppliers list. Partner closely with GE Healthcare Supplier Quality organization on this.
- Communicate progress, status and issues to the business leaders
- Contribute to develop SHS SPM&E expertise
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
- At least 2+ years of experience in a functional business environment
- Experience with large/complex project mgt with demonstrated rigor in execution and follow-up
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with demonstrated capability to drive and lead horizontally, resourceful to unlock roadblocks
- Customer advocate, interpersonal skills (listening, communicating, convincing)
- Lean Leader or participation in processes simplification initiatives
- Ability to partner easily with other functions within GE, as well as contractors and partners
- Awareness of and ability to deliver compliance requirements
- Analytic, strong rigor, creative and business-focused problem solver
- Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
- Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Locations: Kenya ; Nairobi
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer at http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprint_poster.pdf . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Apply here: https://goo.gl/uqqjlI
Posted by Admin on Jan 13, 2017 in Vacancies in Zimbabwe | Comments Off on World Vision International, Cash Officer (Guruve)
Employment at World Vision International: Cash Officer (Guruve)
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: CASH OFFICER
LOCATION: GURUVE
PURPOSE OF POSITION
- To co-ordinate Cash Funded Project in the district and ensure compliance to Donor and World Vision requirements /guidelines.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Co-ordinate with other relief and development Agencies, Local Authorities and Government stakeholdersin the District in ensuring that food security and development intervention strategies are targeted to the appropriate target population.
- Assist district team to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate approved activities as per programs design.
- Ensure that all targeted cash recipients receive their monthly entitlements on time and with rightful calculations as prescribed by World Vision and Donor procedures.
- Visit target communities on regular basis to get their perceptions and experience so as to assist in planning and development relevant community-oriented and sustainable programs
- Prepare district work-plans and progress reports (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly) as defined by the project guidelines.
- Facilitate the identification designing and implementing of appropriate training needs for district staff and local communities.
- Conduct and contribute to regular coordination meetings
- Participate in any other job related activities assigned by superiors.
- Attend daily devotions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
*A Degree in Social Sciences/Agriculture /Development Studies or any related field
- *At least 3years experience in community development, preferably in an NGO environment
- *Proven organizational planning and managerial skills
- *Demonstrate ability in the design and effective use of training materials
- *Computer literate
- *Clean class 4 drivers’ licence is a must
- *Ability to speak English and local languages
Apply here: https://goo.gl/7181AO
