Procurement Officer at World Food Programme (WFP)

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.

WFP Kenya Country Strategic Plan is based on the National Zero Hunger Strategic Review, as well as the United Nations Development Assistance Framework. It contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17, as well as WFP Strategic Results 1, 4, 5 and 8, through four specific outcomes:

• Refugees and asylum seekers living in camps/settlements and populations affected by natural and man-made disasters have access to adequate food to meet their food and nutrition needs.
• Targeted smallholder producers, food-insecure and vulnerable populations benefit from sustainable, inclusive food systems and increased resilience to climate shocks to meet food and nutrition needs by 2023.
• National and county institutions in Kenya have strengthened capacity and systems to assist food-insecure and nutritionally vulnerable populations by 2023.
• Government, humanitarian and development partners in Kenya have access to and benefit from effective and cost-efficient logistics services, including air transport, common coordination platforms, and improved commodity supply chains.

WFP Kenya works in some of the remotest parts of the country, working with local communities to deliver on our promise to enhance food securiy, eliminate mulnutrition and strengthen food systems. We work with the national and country governments as well as national and international actors, including other UN bodies, the private sector and individuals of goodwill.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This is a leadership role that heads a small team of procurement staff and reports to the Senior Deputy Country Director. The holder of the position is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, and guide more junior staff to ensure effective procurement services.

JOB PURPOSE

This position will head the Procurement Unit and the primary responsibility is to oversee collection, analysis and reporting on information to maximize efficiency of procurement operations and activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider procurement policies and WFP standards.
2. Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes to contributing to successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
3. Track and analyse data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
4. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities, to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
5. Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
6. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners including suppliers, superintendents, companies, etc to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
7. Support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services, for example designing and reviewing training materials.
8. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
9. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
10. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
11. Other responsibilities as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field. Applicants with a first University degree in Procurement related field with two (2) additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses will be considered.

Work Experience: Five years or more postgraduate progressive professional (managerial) experience in procurement or related field with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

1. Experience with procurement activities (Vendor Management, Commodity/Product/Service Intelligence, Systems & Reporting, Tendering and Contracting and Ethics and Compliance etc.).
2. Experience conducting cost analysis.
3. Experience working with vendors or other partners.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose:

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People:

Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance:

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership:

Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Tendering & Contracting: Demonstrates ability to establish and manage small contracts/ portions of larger contracts that enhance the value WFP obtains from its engagements (e.g., cost, efficiency, quality).
• Vendor Management:  Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of the supplier network and business needs to effectively select vendors that meet the selection criteria.
• Commodity/Product/Service Intelligence: Selects appropriate products and/or services in own area based on a basic understanding of sources, country requirements, and public procurement principles/practices.
• Systems & Reporting: Demonstrates strong understanding of procurement systems, Corporate operating System and tools to conduct range of analyses and generate reports to drive decision making.
• Ethics & Compliance: Demonstrates ability to collect, collate and report records relating to ethics and compliance to assist in the analysis of audit findings.

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Investment Manager, Africa at Kiva

Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. We celebrate and support people looking to create a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. By lending as little as $25 on Kiva, anyone can help a borrower start or grow a business, go to school, access clean energy or realize their potential. For some, it’s a matter of survival, for others it’s the fuel for a life-long ambition. 100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes to funding loans. Kiva covers costs primarily through optional donations, as well as through support from grants and sponsors.

Role Overview

Kiva’s Impact Investments team works with partners and borrowers from all over the world, who post profiles for fundraising onto the Kiva website. The team is responsible for sourcing, monitoring and managing relationships with these partners and borrowers, onboarding and training new partners, and ensuring that all funding relationships are compliant with Kiva’s policies and are aligned with Kiva’s social mission and strategic focus. The Impact Investments team includes staff based in the US, Colombia, Kenya, and Thailand, who manage Kiva’s investment relationships in every region of the world. We are looking for a talented and highly motivated professional to join our team.

This Investment Manager role will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and supporting Kiva’s partnership-based impact investments, with a focus on countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to prospecting and due diligence of new investments, this role onboards, trains, and facilitates support for partners to ensure compliance with Kiva’s policies and the effective and efficient use of Kiva’s systems. The ideal candidate is a flexible and positive team player who is passionate about Kiva’s mission and is able to design creative solutions to challenging problems. This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Director of Investments.

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in Kenya on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Relationship Management — Develop strong relationships with potential and existing partners.
• Investment Monitoring — In collaboration with team members, monitor assigned Investments (both remotely and in person), including repayments, financial performance, social performance, and compliance with Kiva policies and covenants, and adjust access to Kiva funding as necessary.
• Business Development — Develop a network to source and recruit new impact investments, with an emphasis on achieving impact at scale. Screen potential investments and review applications.
• Due Diligence — Conduct desk and on-site due diligence of potential Investments to assess prospects’ financial and social performance, and mission fit with Kiva. Present potential Investments for approval by the Investment Committee.
• Deal Structuring — Participate in negotiations on Investment terms and conditions with the goal of maximizing impact at scale while ensuring Kiva remains efficient and sustainable.
• Technical and Operational Support — Assist in onboarding newly Invested Partners, act as liaison, communicate Kiva policy to these Partners and update Kiva stakeholders on new developments and/or issues. Resolve issues faced by the Partners, such as trouble accessing tools provided by Kiva.
• Manage Volunteers — Oversee field-based Kiva Fellows, by assisting with training, and by providing direction, supervision and support throughout the Fellow’s placement.
• Country/Region Expertise — Provide Kiva with expert guidance on local market conditions in key markets where Kiva manages significant Investment volume.
• Strategic Partnerships — Manage active relationships with other funders of assigned Investment Partners; seek out co-investment opportunities where possible.
• Documentation — Support drafting and review of transaction documentation of new Investments with the legal department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical experience with lending/investing in private companies, including financial statement analysis.
• 4+ years of work experience in Investment Management, Finance, International Business, Economic Development, or related role.
• Professional fluency in French a big plus
• Experience investing in, or working professionally in, countries in Africa.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Flexible and willing to adjust schedules in order to work across varying time zones.
• Able to travel 20% of the time and to adapt to the various work environments travel presents.
• Effective while working remotely.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders, across multiple cultures.
• Ability to network extensively and manage relationships effectively.
• Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks.
• Tech savvy. Proficient in office software and adept at learning and using technology platforms.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kiva’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

We will only accept applications directly from candidates. Kiva will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees, absent a formal agreement.

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Senior BSG Consultant – Infinity at Temenos Group

Founded in 1993 and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX: TEMN), Temenos Group AG is the market leading provider of banking software systems to retail, corporate, universal, private, Islamic, microfinance and community banks, wealth managers, and financial institutions. Headquartered in Geneva and with more than 55 offices worldwide, Temenos software is proven in over 1,600 customer deployments in more than 150 countries across the world. According to IBS Intelligence, which maintains an annual league table, Temenos T24 has been the first or second bestselling core banking solution for the last 16 years. Forrester ranks Temenos as the sole global power seller (Global Banking Platform Deals 2013), the only Top Global Player for combined deals (new and extended). Temenos was the winner of the Best Core Banking Product in Banking Technology magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards for four consecutive years, and in 2014 won the award for Most Innovative Use of Technology for the Integration Framework. Temenos customers enjoy stronger operating metrics than their peers: on average, a 42% higher return on capital, a 32% higher return on assets and an 8.1 point lower cost-to-income ratio than that of banks still running legacy software.

We are technology first, with 700+ published APIs, we partner with 100+ Fintechs in our marketplace. We have been recognized year after year by Gartner, IBS, and Forrester for our award-winning solutions.

Temenos is the 4th largest European Software company, with over 3000 clients in 150 countries. We are proud of our 7500+ Temenosians working across the globe to make banking better!

THE ROLE

The new colleague will work with the sales teams and provide Consultancy and Solution support around Temenos products, including presentations and demonstrations, with a primary focus to win qualified business for Temenos.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Solution Consultancy activities with prospects to understand the Technology needs and drivers for change and position TEMENOS’ solutions and Technology differentiators.
• Collaborate with sales team to promote TEMENOS products and services through presentations of Temenos technology and architecture to win qualified deals.
• Provide quick and accurate responses to the technical queries of RFI/ RFP’s, and to facilitate all technology related inquiries from clients, distributors and partners.
• Design and configure screens, enquiries, reports, workflows, code, document and maintain scripts for workshops and Proof of Concepts
• Participate in customer calls and events as necessary to promote TEMENOS products and services through presentations of Temenos technology and architecture to prospects.
• Engage in the Pre-Sales phase by introducing technical aspects of TEMENOS product/services offering and provide product demonstrations – functionality, technical requirements etc. – by interfacing with prospective and current clients, distributors and partners and recommend system solutions that ensure the optimum usage and utilization of TEMENOS products and services.
• Serves as the contact point for all prospect Technology queries as well as internal partner groups (i.e., Product, Model Bank team, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge and deep familiarity with most current release of Temenos product suites.
• Perform such other duties, functions and services, consistent with status or vocational ability, as may from time to time be required by management.
• Fully proficient and knowledgeable as an expert in the tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.
• Work with other technical teams within Temenos to keep the knowledge updated.
• Mentoring and training up junior team members in Temenos technology solutions.
• Active involvement in Post sales activities like SOW (Scope of work) preparation, upgrade opportunity discussions etc.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in working in digital transformation projects, ideally in the financial services industry
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions/environments to the cloud
• Experience of working in digital banking
• Knowledge of microservices, open-APIs, SOA, containerization technologies
• Detailed knowledge of UX and CX software tools and systems
• Experience in Agile Software development and change management processes
• Interest in the financial services industry; the trends, challenges, and innovations
• Experience in a client-facing role acts as a trusted partner to C-level business and technical stakeholders
• Is a thought leader and is passionate about driving change within an industry
• Able to navigate complexity and deal with ambiguity
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do approach to problem-solving
• A passion for technology!
• A global mindset, a team spirit, and a desire to make a real impact
• An appetite for learning and growth
• Excellent communication skills, a careful listener, and inspiring speaker
• Fluency in English, other languages like French or African languages is a plus

WHY TEMENOS

• You will work at the cutting edge of technology innovation; we challenge the status quo and are transforming banking every day.
• You will experience in a fast-paced environment, ambitious team; we look forwards and continuously strive to be the best.
• You will be part of a team that values integrity; we support each other and keep our promises.
• You will be able to work freely, flexibly and true to your authentic self; we champion diversity.
• You will be joining a global and diverse family that works together through the good times and bad; we care deeply about each other and our clients.
• You will experience what we call – Temenosity!

We value applications from people from all walks of life; if you are excited to be part of our journey and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

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Finance Officer, Dumisha Afya at PATH

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity.

Job Summary

Dumisha Afya is a USAID funded project covering Bungoma and Busia counties. The purpose of this project is to provide key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “95-95-95” targets.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining up to date, accurate and complete records in required formats for all financial transactions, post transactions in Business World, ensure full financial supporting documentations, review payment vouchers for supplier’s payments and carry out monthly Bank Reconciliations, respond on a timely basis to all suppliers’ inquiries, reconcile all the suppliers’ statements with PATH’s records.

The Finance Officer will be based in Bungoma and will report to the Finance Manager

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Process and review payment vouchers for supplier’s payments, travel advance requests and other payments requests. Track outstanding advances and follow up to ensure all are cleared on timely basis and in line with PATH’s financial policies.
• Review all travel expense reports, workshop expense reports and any other reconciliations for authorization, accuracy, allowable expenses, charge codes and accounting for advances. Follow up on resolutions of all questioned items and see that they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Responsible for posting transaction in Business World.
• Respond on a timely basis to all suppliers’ inquiries, reconcile all the suppliers’ statements with PATH’s records and update the Finance Manager on any discrepancies.
• Respond to staff inquiries on a timely basis on any financial issues.
• Disburse all PATH Money Transfer payments and funds transfer through E-Banking.
• Carry out monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts.
• As part of the Finance team, identify opportunities for streamlining office processes, make recommendations to the finance team and implement changes.

Required Experience

• A degree in Finance, Accounting or any business-related field.
• Professional Accountancy training CPA or ACCA, MBA in Finance will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience with International NGO(s).
• Experience in managing of project funds, preparation of bank reconciliations, financial statements, and financial reporting and data analysis, auditing and taxation.
• Excellent attention to detail and possess sound technical skills.
• Analytical approach to work.
• Problem-solving skills, creative and initiative.
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Able to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word and Excel, hands on work experience with Business World, Multi currency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Candidates must currently have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Principal Biostatistician at IQVIA

IQVIA, formerly Quintiles and IMS Health, Inc.,  is an American multinational company serving the combined industries of health information technology and clinical research. It is a provider of biopharmaceutical development and commercial outsourcing services, focused primarily on Phase I-IV clinical trials and associated laboratory and analytical services, including consulting services. It has a network of more than 58,000 employees in more than 100 countries. As of 2017, IQVIA was reported to be one of the world’s largest contract research organizations

We are looking for driven candidates seeking to take a leadership role in the EMEA Region DS3 team at IQVIA as a Principal Biostatistician. You will work in a dynamic, global company of over 65,000 employees in more than 100 countries with a broad range of healthcare information, innovative technology and service offerings.

Our clients operate in the life sciences industry, including the global top 20 pharma and biotech companies, as well as public health providers and regulatory authorities. They are looking for insight and evidence around the safety, efficacy and effectiveness of health care delivery systems, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products spanning the full spectrum of therapeutic and disease areas. Our diverse mix of clients, the breadth of disease areas, as well as increasing access to novel data sources and methodologies provide a constant and rewarding challenge for our people.

As a senior member of the regional European team (home or office based in one of our EMEA locations), you will lead the design, execution, interpretation and reporting of clinical studies, with a focus on retrospective database studies. Part of your role involves leading business development activities, including proposal development, developing relationships with clients and providing technical insight for the Go-to-Market teams. As a leader in your area of expertise, you raise the general profile of IQVIA by attending scientific conferences and events, submitting articles to publications, and hosting in-person and virtual client events. Another important part of your role will be to foster the career development of line reports and mentor team members.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have demonstrate all of the below:

• MPH, MSc or PhD in Biostatistics or related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally from CRO/Pharma industry
• In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements, i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines
• Familiarity with moderately complex statistical methods that apply to applicable clinical trials
• Strong working knowledge of SAS computing package
• Familiarity with other relevant statistical computing packages such as nQuery
• Strong consulting and client engagement skills
• Ability to meet short deadlines with high quality deliverables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Working knowledge of relevant Data Standards (such as Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium CDISC/ADaM)

We would also prefer you to have:

• Proven ability to manage a team
• Prior experience working in a consultancy, CRO, or life sciences company
• Knowledge of data needs of pharmaceutical clients
• History of successful project management, including client negotiations, contracting experience and scope management
• Expertise in heath informatics

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 70,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way.

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Injection Molding Operator at People Link Africa

People Link Africa has a large database across multiple sectors, we help our clients identify top talent quickly and effectively each and every time we recruit.

Our client, a manufacturing Company in Nairobi is looking to fill the position of a Molding Technician Position.

Qualifications & skills

1. Certificate/ Diploma in moulding.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the molding industry
3. Must have good organizational skills
4. Must be proactive and show initiative in taking on and completing injection molding projects
5. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
6. Knowledge of equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting methods.
7. Ability to problem solve, pay close attention to detail and collaborate with others.
8. Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets within schedule.
9. Should be highly motivated.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Responsible for all aspects of the injection molding process including, but not limited to, set-up and tear down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and work flow.
2. Working with production personnel to ensure molded components meet requirements, making adjustments as required.
3. Providing molded components in a timely manner in order to ensure production and schedules are met.
4. Working with outside vendors to develop tooling and fixtures that result in the manufacturing of high-quality products.
5. Managing raw molding materials in a way that ensures traceability and prevents contamination.
6. Generating documentation on molding runs that can be used to control traceability and ensure reproducibility.
7. Working with Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing Departments during concept, prototyping, and release of new products.
8. Following established procedures in order to maintain a clean and organized environment.
9. Drafting and performing mold validations.

Salary Gross pay Ksh 30,000 – Ksh 40,000/

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JLL Spark is dedicated to transforming the real estate industry through technology-based innovation. JLL Spark provides the nimbleness of a startup backed by JLL’s expertise and resources.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

What this job involves –

• Utilizing various software packages to produce correspondence, documents, presentations, spreadsheets and databases
• Maintain document control records
• Support the team to produce high standard quality documents and deliverables in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Ensure day-to-day team support functions are carried out in relation to office stationery and office consumables, and the purchasing of other equipment and materials required by the team.
• Provide minutes of meetings and distribute within an appropriate timeframe
• Develop an understanding of the key areas of FM delivery to be able to provide support to all members of the FM team
• Utilize the clients system for booking the use of site meeting rooms
• Coordinate the team requirements with Macro head office in Dubai
• To ensure FM administration services are delivered efficiently and effectively
• Ensure appropriate Macro processes and procedures are followed
• Implementing and maintaining filing systems (both electronic and hard copy systems). Organising and storing paperwork, documents and computer based information
• Facilities Team meeting arrangements
• Preparation of quotations and purchase orders
• Preparation and cross checking of contractor invoices
• Daily interface with client and contractors.
• Security access to the building – cross checking of staff visa/employment information
• Prepares monthly client reports, financial reports and updates local policies and procedures.
• Drafting letters, verbal instruction forms, contracts and other documentation as necessary.
• Assisting the FM managers with procurement and tendering exercises.
• Other project related activity as required
• Ensuring working in accordance with HS&E procedures and instructions, contractual, legislative and local requirements
• Reporting immediately to line management if they sustain an injury or become ill whilst at work, or where they are directly involved in or witness any serious incident, dangerous occurrence or significant environmental pollution incident

Notifying line management of any identified or suggested opportunity for improvement of the HSEMS and associated health, safety & environmental risk controls

What You Can Expect From Us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

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Community Host at JLL

JLL Spark is dedicated to transforming the real estate industry through technology-based innovation. JLL Spark provides the nimbleness of a startup backed by JLL’s expertise and resources.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Responsible for internal employee services such as ownership of office space, fostering employee engagement and supporting the hybrid worker experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Proactive inspection and floor walks
• Raising works orders
• Main point of contact for escalations and feedback
• Raise cleanliness issues such as replenishment of items
• Manage meeting room booking system
• Manage the desk booking system (where applicable)
• Ensure all signage and messages are current and relevant
• Ensure neighborhood/zoning maps are up to date
• Timely reporting on workplace issues
• Assist with Av/VA and other tech enquiries
• Work with new joiners on orientation tours
• Support collection of data
• Communicating with hospitality teams for any external meetings
• Ensure vending areas, social hubs and pantry areas are appropriately stocked with required items
• Ensure centralized supplies are stocked i.e. stationery
• Locker Management and support
• Ensuring all desks are readily available for colleagues each morning
• Support change management activates
• Support health & safety function when required
• Assist and cascade any home working enquiries

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

• You are passionate about people, providing them with great experiences. A natural “people person” with exceptional Customer Service skills
• Has strong relationship building skills to be able to get to know, understand and respond to the needs of our staff and customers
• High attention to detail
• Flexible and proactive
• Ability to react quickly and decisively when faced with a problem or issue
• Team player, 3 years’ experience in working within a Front of House or Reception environment ideally gained within a corporate or hotel environment
• Able to work off their own initiative and with minimal direction
• Strong team player with a commitment to support their colleagues
• Exceptionally organised and skilled in multi-tasking
• Computer Literate – good understanding and working knowledge of office software.
• Communication – good level written, oral communications skills. An influential communicator, with the ability to deliver clear and concise messages and identify mutually agreeable solutions.
• Proven track record of achievement
• An ability to understand problems, its impact and provide resolutions in a timely manner
• Feel empowered to take action and resolve issues quickly and thoughtfully
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

What You Can Expect From Us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

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Soft Services Manager at JLL

JLL Spark is dedicated to transforming the real estate industry through technology-based innovation. JLL Spark provides the nimbleness of a startup backed by JLL’s expertise and resources.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

What this job involves –

The Soft Services Manager (Operations) is responsible for ensuring that the vendor is managed in line with the IFM vendor management process, and in accordance with contracts, measurable Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements.

In all instances, the Soft Services manager is responsible for working closely with the onsite delivery teams to ensure that:

• Full compliance to Environmental Health and Safety regulations is continuously achieved
• Services are managed and delivered consistently across the portfolio of sites
• Establish relationships with client Site Leads, , Area and Regional FM managers, business partners such as EHS leads, IT to establish trust and credibility in the delivery of IFM services
• Support the resolution of Soft services FM issues at sites under purview, escalating when needed
• Develop the team’s existing skills and add new competencies to enhance service and drive opportunities for more self-performance
• Drive performance as measured by client’s Key Performance Indicators
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver goods and services against contracts and expectations
• Ensure client satisfaction with delivery of Facility Management services and provide a lead role in monitoring and increasing customer satisfaction.
• Support in the implementation of short and long-term projects for the client as requested.
• Gap Analyses full sites PPM schedule against site assets or existing schedules.
• Full understanding of Operational Scope of Works across region
• Oversight and support for Operations – providing real support (on-site and remote) to all Soft Services operations managed by JLL
• Develop and support a sustainability and sourcing focus, delivering quality, frugal and sustainable solutions for Client.
• Engage and collaborate with EMEA peer group to build consistency of solution/process across all Services delivered.
• Actively support the EMEA Procurement Lead on Procurement projects, savings paperwork, contract compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Compliance with local Health and Safety regulations

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

• Ideally 6 years + exposure in Facilities Management role within a large commercial organization.
• Experience of owning facilities contracts and supplier/ contractor management.
• Experience of working with quality, environmental and EHS management systems essential
• Quality, EHS and environmental related accreditations desirable
• Facilities Management industry recognised related qualifications desirable
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Ability to work in collaborative team environment
• Vendor/contract management
• Decision making / complex problem solving
• Excellent verbal & written communication
• High level of IT literacy
• Strong communication skills
• Assertiveness
• Practical experience in Soft Services contract delivery
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of soft services

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Trainee – Access to Education (Kenya) at Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of €26.6 billion in FY2015, our 185,000 employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies will reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the internship mission is to make an assessment of the existing training centers in East Africa: identify the top TVET and Universities in the region and the related curriculums and needs they have in terms of didactic materials that SE could sell

The job is based in Nairobi and cover all East African countries, mainly Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda.

Principle Accountabilities

Business development: education offer

• Quickly understand the offer to start building the right channel to sell it (specialized distributors)
• Commercially: seek for business opportunities through day to day exchange with training centres and build a map of the actors
• Being able to deploy long term relations with international donors, Ministries, design office etc. to create investment/business opportunities: call for tender approach

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree- Electrical Engineering qualification
• Project Management
• Business development

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience.

Knowledge

 

• Understanding of Sales
• Customer Satisfaction and Service Delivery
• Coordination of multi actors

Skills

 

• Fluent in spoken and written English/language
• Ability to work and contribute as an effective team player in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Developed interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers of various technical abilities, including experience working with contractors, consultants, and sales staff as required.
• Ability to self-manage, multi-task and learn new skills quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovative thinker.

 

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Regional Finance Coordinator at Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation that provides development programs and humanitarian relief around the globe, regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief.

Job Purpose:

Provide financial support to the regional office and support the capacity building of country office finance staff under the supervision of Regional Finance Manager, maintain good relations and understanding between IRW, Regional and Country offices and finance functions on a regular basis and review donor reports, budget proposals, monthly financial information, consolidate reports and produce timely and accurate financial information at regional level

Key Accountabilities

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her role and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff.

1. Final Review and approve budgets related to the partners / donors are prepared in the field offices.

• Ensure standard budget guidelines complied with while preparing institutional donor and IR Partner budgets. Final Review and approved proposals and grant agreements/contracts to ensure they are as per IRW guidelines.
• Ensure budget review sheet has been signed by country finance manager and Program Manager after get reviewed the budget prepared. Check the sheet with actual budget and note the difference if any and get it corrected by Country finance Managers. Consult regional finance manager for the issues and matters beyond jurisdiction

2. Consolidate monthly financial reports, Review and Approve Donor Reports, Funds Management, reviews external Audits.

• Consolidate monthly financial reports, funds reports, donor financial reports and quarterly financial reports of the region.
• Ensure country offices project support cost is been cross charged with the donor funded projects
• Ensure country offices maintain funds management system as per IRW guidelines whereby funds of projects must be reconciled on monthly basis and restrictive funds should not be used for other projects without prior approval from IRW finance.
• Analyze and process where necessary field financial data to ensure that IR consolidated financial figures are true and fair reflection of the current financial situation.
• Review (and in some cases get approved by regional finance Manager) financial report prior to submission to the donors to ensure they are a true and fair reflection of the financial position of the grant.
• Provide IRW finance and donors with complete, accurate and timely financial reports, including institutional donor reports where required for all projects implemented in the regional countries, in the required formats.
• Ensure and review the field offices funds reports and year end balances are prepared appropriately. To reconcile field office income and in-Kind donation on monthly basis.
• Follow up on last year external audit report management comments, field visit reports, and quarterly reports.

3. Compliance

• Ensure to maintain financial systems and controls to ensure the efficiency, integrity and transparency of the country offices and sub-office operations in accordance with IR guidelines, Donor Guidelines, national legal requirements and internationally accepted accounting standards.
• Make sure country offices finance function adhere to the financial compliance to the donors and statutory regulations.
• Ensure Financial Compliance of Reporting from Field Office and minimizing risk of non compliance of donors’ obligations.
• Ensure all processes in are standardized and adhered to by each staff member also discuss financial management check list and work plan with finance to achieve the desired level.
• Ensure finance in each assigned country is using the standard formats, standard chart of account, and comply with IRW financial guidelines

4. Financial Accounting & Audits

• Support and ensure a system where by country finance managers maintain standard financial accounting i.e. receipts, payments, reconciliations etc and efficient delivery of service.
• Support country finance managers to maintain a system for regularly conducting donor and statutory audits and take corrective actions for the management letter issued.
• Ensure country finance managers submit funds transfer requests as per requirement of cash flow keeping in view updated cash flow requirements.
• Ensure that internal audit and external audit recommendations and findings are addressed by each field office in the Region

5. System development

• To assist in the preparation of global financial guidelines, design, update formats and guidelines, financial systems within countries, etc

6. Capacity Building

• Support development of staff and partners to increase their competence in preparation of financial reports, donor financial reports in line with donor reporting requirements.
• To guide and support finance managers in ensuring for the achievement of MAC (Minimum Acceptable Criteria) developed by AX team, so that AX can be introduced within country.
• To meet the country management team during visit and get ensure from finance manager that financial reports are being discussed on regular basis with different stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Regional Finance Manager and capacity of finance staff in Field Offices staff is sufficiently built to ensure that future donor reporting is done correctly and efficiently for all donors

7. Limitation and Authority

• Being responsible for the technical input of programmes budgets, the post holder need to fully understand donor compliance issues and needs to be competent in book keeping and financial management
• All contract agreement and donor reports should be signed off by the post holder to make sure they are accurate. Errors made in the advice and accuracy of coordination can lead to significant financial risk to the organization both in terms of potential payback to donors and in potentially damaging IRW reputation regarding financial integrity

8. Field Visit Travel and Emergency Deployment

• The Regional Finance Coordinator is expected to spend a minimum of 40% of his/ her time in the regional countries for financial support as well as cover the gap in assigned countries of Finance Managers when required

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• · Good management and financial accounting experience, including a pro-active approach to budget monitoring, reporting with over 5 years’ experience
• · Degree in Accountancy/Finance and Intermediate Level Qualified or studying final level of AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent professional qualifications
• · Experience of donor, financial accounting, budgets and yearend financial reporting
• · Excellent communication skills to liaison with regional assigned countries. Strong English communication skills (verbal as well as writing
• · Advance excel skills; in designing and manipulating reports
• · Ability to manage work load of multiple and remote locations, ability to think strategically
• · Ability to work as a team player in a multinational national environment
• · Must have previous exposure and experience of preparing /reviewing budgets.
• · Experience in operating and extracting data from complex accounting systems

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Specialist, Grants Post Award at Child Fund International

ChildFund protects children’s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others. Together, we improve children’s lives – at every age, from infancy to young adulthood – with better nutrition, health, safety, education and skills so it’s possible for them to dream, achieve their potential and contribute to their communities.

Reporting Relationship: Grants Acquisition and Management Manager

Summary

The Grants Compliance Specialist supports the execution of ChildFund Kenya’s grant acquisition and management strategy and serves as a country office (CO) resource providing guidance and oversight on effectiveness, scope, on time and on budget implementation of the CO’s grants portfolio. The Grants Compliance Specialist handles issues related to the fiscal, administration and regulatory management of grants and contracts from award receipt through close-out. The position works to strengthen the grant execution capacity of the CO. The position works closely with the Grants Acquisition and Management Manager at Country Office to provide post-award services in managing grants and contracts.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures CO compliance with ChildFund’s Post-Award grant management Policy, Procedures and project management standards.
• Participates in award start-up meetings with donors and grant staff to gain full understanding of the criteria and requirements necessary to manage each award and refines operational policies and procedures relevant for effective and efficient management of grants, contracts and sub-awards.
• Monitors Country Office capability to execute grant/contract activities, including timely execution of deliverables, authorizations, and payments, as well as management of advances to sub-awardees.
• Leads the Country Office in developing remedial action plans to correct deficiencies in the execution of grants and contracts portfolio.
• Provides technical assistance on organizational grant management standards and procedures and donor regulations for project planning and close-out phases of grant implementation.
• Responsible for ensuring proper organizational registration and management in salesforce of all existing and newly funded grants/contracts at Country level.
• Collaborates with the Assurance Team in preparation of grant reviews and post-review findings that implicate grants management and compliance.
• Ensures the proper use of Salesforce to record grant activity from award to project close-out.
• Assist Project Implementation Teams organize Project close-out workshops
• Strengthens the capacity of the CO to apply Project Management standards and skills.
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Min. 5 – 7 years’ professional experience in a grant acquisition/ institutional fundraising role in the international development and/or humanitarian aid sector; field experience a plus.
• Proven track record of successful acquisition of grants from bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g. EU, USAID, DFID) and/or international foundations.
• Familiarity with donor strategies, eligibility requirements, compliance and submission processes.
• Excellent knowledge of project design (logframes, budgeting), project cycle management
• Strong analytical skills including successfully performing financial reviews, determination of responsibility, and other forms of quantitative analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and cost projections.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating capacity building, program/training, coaching and/or mentoring project staff in the basics of grant management.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work autonomously under pressure of deadline required
• Demonstrated experience of donor rules and regulations, especially the USG regulatory environment
• Prior experience working in the development sector.
• Demonstrated diplomacy in building relationships, working collaboratively within a growing organization, and within broader external coalitions
• Experience with US government (USAID, USDOS, USDOL) and other donors (EU, DFID, BMZ etc.) on implementing grants, cooperative agreements and/or contracts strongly preferred.
• Certification from a reputable service provider in Project Management (PMP, PMD) is preferred
• Strong knowledge and skills of Word, Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and Adobe. Prior experience working with SalesForce and SharePoint is a plus.
• Fluency in English required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development or a field related to the organization’s core program, or equivalent relevant work experience (MA preferred).

SUPPORT

The Grants Compliance Specialist can draw on the support of Kenya Country team members in the development of his/her responsibilities. Preferably these global team members provide input into recruitment, performance planning and evaluation. The primary team members for this position will be: Grants Acquisition and Management Manager, Business Development Specialist, Grant Coordinators etc.
ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

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Associate General Counsel at Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world.

Position summary:

The Assistant General Counsel, under the supervision of General Counsel, will work on a broad range of legal matters primarily in the Africa region as well as collaboratively working with regional directors and staff in Africa. The Assistant General Counsel will give legal advice to management about all relevant issues.

Responsibilities:

Purpose

• Effectively ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure; and
• Advise corporate and affiliate boards and representatives, and departments/staff, solicited and unsolicited, in all legal areas including (international) employment law, contract law, corporate law, civil law, data privacy, intellectual property, disputes and international human rights law.

Engagement

• Responsible for all regional contract law matters including drafting, negotiating and interpreting agreements including consultancy, employment, grant, lease, services, license, vendor, and other contracts;
• Responsible for advising on employment and labor law issues for the Africa region;
• Responsible for corporate governance matters for RA entities and branches in the Africa region;
• Assist the Legal, Global Internal Compliance, and HR departments with drafting policies and training staff;
• Collaborate and coordinate with external legal advisors/specialists/company secretaries;
• Manage the selection, oversight, vetting and engagement of outside counsel and/or specialist (including tax) advisors;
• Oversee, in coordination with the General Counsel and the relevant staff/department contract, employment and litigation disputes;
• Support data privacy matters in the Africa region;
• Being overall responsible for supporting Africa regional directors and staff with day-to-day legal advice;
• Review French translations of policies for accuracy;
• Assist in global management of trademark and other intellectual property portfolio including disputes, registrations and licensing;
• Assist the office of the General Counsel with ongoing projects as assigned;
• Support risk management and compliance efforts across the organization; and
• Other projects and activities as assigned.
• Delivery
• Deliver business legal services;
• Keep knowledge up to date through training and technical information by own initiative; and
•  Attend relevant meetings, projects meetings, events and conferences, etc.

 Qualifications:

• Qualification to practice law in any of Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya or Democratic Republic of Congo;
• 6+ years law firm and in-house experience
• Familiarity with general corporate law in Africa region;
• Experience with local government laws and regulations related to contracts/grants;
• Experience in anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies and rules;
• An affinity towards sustainable and corporate social responsibility;
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills in English and French required; and
• Excellent intercultural skills.

 Salary: Commensurate with experience.

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Procurement Officer at World Food Programme (WFP)

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.

WFP Kenya Country Strategic Plan is based on the National Zero Hunger Strategic Review, as well as the United Nations Development Assistance Framework. It contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 17, as well as WFP Strategic Results 1, 4, 5 and 8, through four specific outcomes:

• Refugees and asylum seekers living in camps/settlements and populations affected by natural and man-made disasters have access to adequate food to meet their food and nutrition needs.
• Targeted smallholder producers, food-insecure and vulnerable populations benefit from sustainable, inclusive food systems and increased resilience to climate shocks to meet food and nutrition needs by 2023.
• National and county institutions in Kenya have strengthened capacity and systems to assist food-insecure and nutritionally vulnerable populations by 2023.
• Government, humanitarian and development partners in Kenya have access to and benefit from effective and cost-efficient logistics services, including air transport, common coordination platforms, and improved commodity supply chains.

WFP Kenya works in some of the remotest parts of the country, working with local communities to deliver on our promise to enhance food securiy, eliminate mulnutrition and strengthen food systems. We work with the national and country governments as well as national and international actors, including other UN bodies, the private sector and individuals of goodwill.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This is a leadership role that heads a small team of procurement staff and reports to the Senior Deputy Country Director. The holder of the position is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, and guide more junior staff to ensure effective procurement services.

JOB PURPOSE

This position will head the Procurement Unit and the primary responsibility is to oversee collection, analysis and reporting on information to maximize efficiency of procurement operations and activities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute towards the development of procurement plans and processes ensuring compliance with wider procurement policies and WFP standards.
2. Support or manage procurement programs and operational activities, (e.g. issue tenders, evaluate offers and negotiate/award contracts), following standard processes to contributing to successful procurement of food and non-food commodities or services.
3. Track and analyse data to provide recommendations for process improvement.
4. Collate data and contribute to preparation of accurate and timely reports of procurement activities, to contribute to a WFP wide view that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders, leading to performance optimization.
5. Collate information and draft appropriate responses to recommendations to support auditing of procurement activities and ensure conformity with compliance rules.
6. Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners including suppliers, superintendents, companies, etc to align procurement activities with wider programmes and ensure a coherent approach to meeting food assistance needs.
7. Support training of WFP staff to take a strategic and proactive approach to the procurement of food and non-food commodities and services, for example designing and reviewing training materials.
8. Guide and supervise more junior staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with more complex analysis and queries.
9. Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP is able to quickly respond and deploy food and needed goods and services to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
10. Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency food assistance needs.
11. Other responsibilities as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Engineering, Legal or Accounting or other relevant field. Applicants with a first University degree in Procurement related field with two (2) additional years of related work experience or trainings/courses will be considered.

Work Experience: Five years or more postgraduate progressive professional (managerial) experience in procurement or related field with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and the duty station’s language.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

1. Experience with procurement activities (Vendor Management, Commodity/Product/Service Intelligence, Systems & Reporting, Tendering and Contracting and Ethics and Compliance etc.).
2. Experience conducting cost analysis.
3. Experience working with vendors or other partners.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose:

Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People:

Look for ways to strengthen people’s skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance:

Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership:

Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Tendering & Contracting: Demonstrates ability to establish and manage small contracts/ portions of larger contracts that enhance the value WFP obtains from its engagements (e.g., cost, efficiency, quality).
• Vendor Management:  Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of the supplier network and business needs to effectively select vendors that meet the selection criteria.
• Commodity/Product/Service Intelligence: Selects appropriate products and/or services in own area based on a basic understanding of sources, country requirements, and public procurement principles/practices.
• Systems & Reporting: Demonstrates strong understanding of procurement systems, Corporate operating System and tools to conduct range of analyses and generate reports to drive decision making.
• Ethics & Compliance: Demonstrates ability to collect, collate and report records relating to ethics and compliance to assist in the analysis of audit findings.

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Regional Finance Coordinator at Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation that provides development programs and humanitarian relief around the globe, regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief.

Job Purpose:

Provide financial support to the regional office and support the capacity building of country office finance staff under the supervision of Regional Finance Manager, maintain good relations and understanding between IRW, Regional and Country offices and finance functions on a regular basis and review donor reports, budget proposals, monthly financial information, consolidate reports and produce timely and accurate financial information at regional level

Key Accountabilities

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her role and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff.

1. Final Review and approve budgets related to the partners / donors are prepared in the field offices.

• Ensure standard budget guidelines complied with while preparing institutional donor and IR Partner budgets. Final Review and approved proposals and grant agreements/contracts to ensure they are as per IRW guidelines.
• Ensure budget review sheet has been signed by country finance manager and Program Manager after get reviewed the budget prepared. Check the sheet with actual budget and note the difference if any and get it corrected by Country finance Managers. Consult regional finance manager for the issues and matters beyond jurisdiction

2. Consolidate monthly financial reports, Review and Approve Donor Reports, Funds Management, reviews external Audits.

• Consolidate monthly financial reports, funds reports, donor financial reports and quarterly financial reports of the region.
• Ensure country offices project support cost is been cross charged with the donor funded projects
• Ensure country offices maintain funds management system as per IRW guidelines whereby funds of projects must be reconciled on monthly basis and restrictive funds should not be used for other projects without prior approval from IRW finance.
• Analyze and process where necessary field financial data to ensure that IR consolidated financial figures are true and fair reflection of the current financial situation.
• Review (and in some cases get approved by regional finance Manager) financial report prior to submission to the donors to ensure they are a true and fair reflection of the financial position of the grant.
• Provide IRW finance and donors with complete, accurate and timely financial reports, including institutional donor reports where required for all projects implemented in the regional countries, in the required formats.
• Ensure and review the field offices funds reports and year end balances are prepared appropriately. To reconcile field office income and in-Kind donation on monthly basis.
• Follow up on last year external audit report management comments, field visit reports, and quarterly reports.

3. Compliance

• Ensure to maintain financial systems and controls to ensure the efficiency, integrity and transparency of the country offices and sub-office operations in accordance with IR guidelines, Donor Guidelines, national legal requirements and internationally accepted accounting standards.
• Make sure country offices finance function adhere to the financial compliance to the donors and statutory regulations.
• Ensure Financial Compliance of Reporting from Field Office and minimizing risk of non compliance of donors’ obligations.
• Ensure all processes in are standardized and adhered to by each staff member also discuss financial management check list and work plan with finance to achieve the desired level.
• Ensure finance in each assigned country is using the standard formats, standard chart of account, and comply with IRW financial guidelines

4. Financial Accounting & Audits

• Support and ensure a system where by country finance managers maintain standard financial accounting i.e. receipts, payments, reconciliations etc and efficient delivery of service.
• Support country finance managers to maintain a system for regularly conducting donor and statutory audits and take corrective actions for the management letter issued.
• Ensure country finance managers submit funds transfer requests as per requirement of cash flow keeping in view updated cash flow requirements.
• Ensure that internal audit and external audit recommendations and findings are addressed by each field office in the Region

5. System development

• To assist in the preparation of global financial guidelines, design, update formats and guidelines, financial systems within countries, etc

6. Capacity Building

• Support development of staff and partners to increase their competence in preparation of financial reports, donor financial reports in line with donor reporting requirements.
• To guide and support finance managers in ensuring for the achievement of MAC (Minimum Acceptable Criteria) developed by AX team, so that AX can be introduced within country.
• To meet the country management team during visit and get ensure from finance manager that financial reports are being discussed on regular basis with different stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Regional Finance Manager and capacity of finance staff in Field Offices staff is sufficiently built to ensure that future donor reporting is done correctly and efficiently for all donors

7. Limitation and Authority

• Being responsible for the technical input of programmes budgets, the post holder need to fully understand donor compliance issues and needs to be competent in book keeping and financial management
• All contract agreement and donor reports should be signed off by the post holder to make sure they are accurate. Errors made in the advice and accuracy of coordination can lead to significant financial risk to the organization both in terms of potential payback to donors and in potentially damaging IRW reputation regarding financial integrity

8. Field Visit Travel and Emergency Deployment

• The Regional Finance Coordinator is expected to spend a minimum of 40% of his/ her time in the regional countries for financial support as well as cover the gap in assigned countries of Finance Managers when required

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• · Good management and financial accounting experience, including a pro-active approach to budget monitoring, reporting with over 5 years’ experience
• · Degree in Accountancy/Finance and Intermediate Level Qualified or studying final level of AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent professional qualifications
• · Experience of donor, financial accounting, budgets and yearend financial reporting
• · Excellent communication skills to liaison with regional assigned countries. Strong English communication skills (verbal as well as writing
• · Advance excel skills; in designing and manipulating reports
• · Ability to manage work load of multiple and remote locations, ability to think strategically
• · Ability to work as a team player in a multinational national environment
• · Must have previous exposure and experience of preparing /reviewing budgets.
• · Experience in operating and extracting data from complex accounting systems

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Specialist, Grants Post Award at Child Fund International

ChildFund protects children’s well-being by strengthening relationships among children, parents, community members, local organizations, teachers and schools, governments and others. Together, we improve children’s lives – at every age, from infancy to young adulthood – with better nutrition, health, safety, education and skills so it’s possible for them to dream, achieve their potential and contribute to their communities.

Reporting Relationship: Grants Acquisition and Management Manager

Summary

The Grants Compliance Specialist supports the execution of ChildFund Kenya’s grant acquisition and management strategy and serves as a country office (CO) resource providing guidance and oversight on effectiveness, scope, on time and on budget implementation of the CO’s grants portfolio. The Grants Compliance Specialist handles issues related to the fiscal, administration and regulatory management of grants and contracts from award receipt through close-out. The position works to strengthen the grant execution capacity of the CO. The position works closely with the Grants Acquisition and Management Manager at Country Office to provide post-award services in managing grants and contracts.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures CO compliance with ChildFund’s Post-Award grant management Policy, Procedures and project management standards.
• Participates in award start-up meetings with donors and grant staff to gain full understanding of the criteria and requirements necessary to manage each award and refines operational policies and procedures relevant for effective and efficient management of grants, contracts and sub-awards.
• Monitors Country Office capability to execute grant/contract activities, including timely execution of deliverables, authorizations, and payments, as well as management of advances to sub-awardees.
• Leads the Country Office in developing remedial action plans to correct deficiencies in the execution of grants and contracts portfolio.
• Provides technical assistance on organizational grant management standards and procedures and donor regulations for project planning and close-out phases of grant implementation.
• Responsible for ensuring proper organizational registration and management in salesforce of all existing and newly funded grants/contracts at Country level.
• Collaborates with the Assurance Team in preparation of grant reviews and post-review findings that implicate grants management and compliance.
• Ensures the proper use of Salesforce to record grant activity from award to project close-out.
• Assist Project Implementation Teams organize Project close-out workshops
• Strengthens the capacity of the CO to apply Project Management standards and skills.
• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Min. 5 – 7 years’ professional experience in a grant acquisition/ institutional fundraising role in the international development and/or humanitarian aid sector; field experience a plus.
• Proven track record of successful acquisition of grants from bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g. EU, USAID, DFID) and/or international foundations.
• Familiarity with donor strategies, eligibility requirements, compliance and submission processes.
• Excellent knowledge of project design (logframes, budgeting), project cycle management
• Strong analytical skills including successfully performing financial reviews, determination of responsibility, and other forms of quantitative analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and cost projections.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and facilitating capacity building, program/training, coaching and/or mentoring project staff in the basics of grant management.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work autonomously under pressure of deadline required
• Demonstrated experience of donor rules and regulations, especially the USG regulatory environment
• Prior experience working in the development sector.
• Demonstrated diplomacy in building relationships, working collaboratively within a growing organization, and within broader external coalitions
• Experience with US government (USAID, USDOS, USDOL) and other donors (EU, DFID, BMZ etc.) on implementing grants, cooperative agreements and/or contracts strongly preferred.
• Certification from a reputable service provider in Project Management (PMP, PMD) is preferred
• Strong knowledge and skills of Word, Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and Adobe. Prior experience working with SalesForce and SharePoint is a plus.
• Fluency in English required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development or a field related to the organization’s core program, or equivalent relevant work experience (MA preferred).

SUPPORT

The Grants Compliance Specialist can draw on the support of Kenya Country team members in the development of his/her responsibilities. Preferably these global team members provide input into recruitment, performance planning and evaluation. The primary team members for this position will be: Grants Acquisition and Management Manager, Business Development Specialist, Grant Coordinators etc.
ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

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Associate General Counsel at Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world.

Position summary:

The Assistant General Counsel, under the supervision of General Counsel, will work on a broad range of legal matters primarily in the Africa region as well as collaboratively working with regional directors and staff in Africa. The Assistant General Counsel will give legal advice to management about all relevant issues.

Responsibilities:

Purpose

• Effectively ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure; and
• Advise corporate and affiliate boards and representatives, and departments/staff, solicited and unsolicited, in all legal areas including (international) employment law, contract law, corporate law, civil law, data privacy, intellectual property, disputes and international human rights law.

Engagement

• Responsible for all regional contract law matters including drafting, negotiating and interpreting agreements including consultancy, employment, grant, lease, services, license, vendor, and other contracts;
• Responsible for advising on employment and labor law issues for the Africa region;
• Responsible for corporate governance matters for RA entities and branches in the Africa region;
• Assist the Legal, Global Internal Compliance, and HR departments with drafting policies and training staff;
• Collaborate and coordinate with external legal advisors/specialists/company secretaries;
• Manage the selection, oversight, vetting and engagement of outside counsel and/or specialist (including tax) advisors;
• Oversee, in coordination with the General Counsel and the relevant staff/department contract, employment and litigation disputes;
• Support data privacy matters in the Africa region;
• Being overall responsible for supporting Africa regional directors and staff with day-to-day legal advice;
• Review French translations of policies for accuracy;
• Assist in global management of trademark and other intellectual property portfolio including disputes, registrations and licensing;
• Assist the office of the General Counsel with ongoing projects as assigned;
• Support risk management and compliance efforts across the organization; and
• Other projects and activities as assigned.
• Delivery
• Deliver business legal services;
• Keep knowledge up to date through training and technical information by own initiative; and
•  Attend relevant meetings, projects meetings, events and conferences, etc.

 Qualifications:

• Qualification to practice law in any of Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya or Democratic Republic of Congo;
• 6+ years law firm and in-house experience
• Familiarity with general corporate law in Africa region;
• Experience with local government laws and regulations related to contracts/grants;
• Experience in anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies and rules;
• An affinity towards sustainable and corporate social responsibility;
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills in English and French required; and
• Excellent intercultural skills.

 Salary: Commensurate with experience.

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