Kenafric Industries Job Vacancy : Supply & Demand Planner

 

Job Title: Supply & Demand Planner

Department & Section: Supply Chain
 

Reports To: Head of Supply Chain
 

Location: KIL / KML

Main Purpose of this Position: Leading the Implementing the departmental strategy while Managing the company’s Supply Chain Planning Processes by ensuring consumer demand is always

met and by optimizing the company’s inventory through effective Demand & Supply Planning as well as ensuring timely delivery of material from the company’s suppliers to the company designated storage points in order to meet company requirements through efficient and effective metrics and monitoring tools.

Key Deliverables for this Position

1. Demand and Supply Planning to achieve Demand Plan Accuracy
2. Order delivery   performance and process management
3. Cost Reduction through inventory optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing the departmental strategy through processes and procedures/standard achieve the institutions objectives
• Generate monthly Supply Schedules for Finished Goods, Raw & Pack Materials
• Generate Rough Cut Capacity Schedules with yearly horizons and requisite proposals for decision making
• Communicate Supply Plans to all stakeholders internally and externally
• Maintain complete and accurate Supplier Lead Time details for all raw & pack materials.
• Synchronize Supplier promise dates to Supply Plans that meet the company’s strategic objectives
• Manage plan achievement by ensuring adherence to set plans and producing monthly reports to highlight non-adherence and taking time-bound steps with relevant departments to reduce shortage of product or materials.
• Benchmarking and implementing best practices in manufacturing & respective areas of work
• Re-engineering of the existing and development of new processes to help the company maintain and improve service levels of Customer Service and stock delivery timeline requirements:
• Deploy Demand & Supply Planning processes that meet company requirements
• Evaluate ERP performance to support Supply Chain Planning processes and if necessary design changes to cater for changing business needs
• Maintain Master Data elements for ERP for Inventory & Planning
• Develop a high performing and motivated team and guide staff to achieve their career goals.
• Supply Chain Reporting

Direct Reports: Supply Chain Planning Executive
Key Interfaces

Internal

• All

External

• Suppliers

Academic Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Supply Chain Management or business related field.
• MBA desirable

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management.
• CISP
• CIPS

Job / Functional Skills

• SAP and IT skills
• Leadership Skills
• Reporting skills
• Relationship* Management
• Decision Making Skills
• High integrity and ethical standards

General Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• IT skills
• Customer Service
• Time Management

Behavior

• Customer Centric
• Ownership
• Continuous Improvement
• Leadership

Relevant Experience

• At-least 5 year(s) relevant experience with 3 Yrs. in Supply Chain Planning

 

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Kenafric Industries Job Vacancy : Sales Analyst

Job Title: Sales Analyst

Department & Section: Sales and Distribution

Reports To: Sales Operations Manager
Location: KIL

Main Purpose of this Position: Conduct sales analysis to draw observations and insights in order to obtain best and timely decisions.

 

Key Deliverables for this Position

1. Provide accurate and timely analysis on sales performance
2. Reporting on sales trend and customer performance.
3. Provide forecasts through sales analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing the departmental strategy through processes and procedures to achieve the organizations objectives
• Developing and cascading the Individual targets through a performance management system to achieve set targets in line with overall objective
• Communicating periodic sales figures to key stakeholders in order to support informed business decisions.
• Conducting quantitative analysis including but not limited to ROI, trends, identification and assessment of opportunity and risk, forecasting, regressions, correlation, cannibalization and probability modeling.
• Coordinate with the third party providers on real time system availability of periodic sales reports
• Provide customized sales reporting to support of ongoing business decisions or initiatives.
• Developing and cascading the individual targets through a performance management system to achieve set targets in line with overall objective
• Implementing best practices in retail sales & respective areas of work
• Implementing product quality, customer & Service Excellence and Change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.

Key Interfaces

Internal

• Marketing
• Finance
• Supply chain
• Production

External: N/A
 

Academic Qualifications: Degree in statistics or related field

Professional Qualifications: N/A
 

Job / Functional Skills

• Analytical skills
• Attention to details
• Reporting skills
• Numerical accuracy

General Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• IT skills
• Customer Service
• Time Management

Behavior

• Customer centric
• Ownership
• Continuous improvement
• Leadership

Relevant Experience: At-least 3 year(s) relevant experience

 

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Duma Works Job Vacancy : Branch Manager

Duma Works is recruiting a Branch Manager for our client; a social enterprise focused on improving livelihoods for the African rural communities.
 

About the role: As Branch Manager, you will have responsibility over our growing team, portfolio, and product range.

 

You will directly manage 7-12 credit and marketing officers, ensure a strong portfolio of 500-1,000 asset leases, and work directly with the Operations Director and CEO on high level strategy and portfolio growth.
 

You will work out of the company’s HQ, located in Gulu, Uganda.
 

Responsibilities
 

Team and portfolio management (70%):

• Evaluate credit worthiness and risk during group, client, and loan approval processes.
• Pull and analyse portfolio reports to evaluate client and Loan Officer performance.
• Supervise and train a growing team of field personnel (consisting of Loan Officers, Relationship Officer, Operations Associate, and Fellows).
• Continually evaluate team to see where to invest in developing staff and fill gaps with internal and external trainings.
• Create and manage team and individual targets on a continuous basis.
• Travel regularly to the field to monitor activities, manage team, and meet with customers.

Strategy and Product Development (15%):

• Work with Operations Director to set and manage quarterly goals to match annual priorities.
• Assist in designing and executing on new products to add to the portfolio.
• Create and adjust staffing plans for pilot periods of new product testing.

Customer Relations (15%):

• Analyse company customer relations and how to improve service for current and new customers.
• Brainstorm and draft procedures for customer engagement, among both active and inactive customers.

Who we are looking for:

• You have at least five to seven years working in credit.
• Your credit experience should fall within two out of the three buckets: rural customers, farmer finance, or microfinance.
• You have at least two years of direct management experience, including hiring and overseeing performance management over time.
• You have a degree from a recognized university in finance, business or a related field.
• You are willing and eager to work non-traditional business hours to ensure targets are met.
• You have a strong familiarity with loan databases.
• You either speak Acholi or are willing to quickly learn.

You have the cultural fit to work with the team if:

• You are fast-paced and efficient
• You are hungry to learn, surpass targets, and move fast up in your career
• You are able to quickly adapt when plans change
• You embody our values of integrity, boldness, humility, hunger, accessibility, and solution oriented.
• You are able to work with a diverse and global team.

 

 

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UNON Job Vacancy : Field Security Radio Operator

Posting Title: Field Security Radio Operator, G-5

Job Code Title: Field Security Radio Operator

Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Posting Period: 4 August 2017-2 September 2017

Job Opening number: 17-SEC-UNON-77831-R-NAIROBI (X)

Staffing Exercise ID: N/A

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

Appointment against this post is on a local basis. Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. External candidates will only be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in taking up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received.. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira ‘Need Help?’ link.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This position is located in the Safety and Security Service of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).

Under the direct supervision the Chief SIOC through the Senior Operations Officer the incumbent will perform the following: Responsibilities

1.Installation and repair of communications equipment.

• Provide technical support to UN organizations for the implementation of Minimum Security Standards (MISTs) and Emergency Communication Systems (ECS).
• Install and programme Very High Frequency (VHF) and High Frequency mobile communications equipment and repeaters (VHF).
• Maintain all telecommunications equipment for UN organizations.
• Carry out field missions for new installations and routine maintenance tours for telecommunications equipment.
• Train UN staff on the use of telecommunications equipment.
• Monitor the daily tracking system.

2. Provide technical support,

• Evaluate requests for telecommunications equipment from UN organizations, ensuring that equipment requested meet requirements for MISTS both in terms of type and quantity.
• Prepare technical specifications for procurement of telecommunications equipment.
• Assist in the drafting of technical documentation on radio operating procedures.
• Evaluate needs for upgrading or replacing telecommunications equipment for all organizations.

3. Manage and maintain inventory of Emergency Communications System (ECS).

4. Conduct training on the use and maintenance of communications equipment.

5. Emergency Communications System development and support:

• Support the development of plans and projects to enhance the ECS in the field stations.
• Reads and interprets specifications and technical drawings for construction, installations and upgrade of communications infrastructure.
• Prepare bills of quantities and costings for engineering projects.

6. Routine and preventive maintenance of the equipment:

• Implement regular routine and preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Diagnose problems and develop solutions for malfunctioning or defective equipment & systems.

7. Give technical advice on programming, commissioning of communications equipment:

• Programme, test and commission all new equipment in the workshop prior to deployment. Plan, schedule and carry out as well as supervise implementation of engineering projects such as construction, refurbishment, installation, and maintenance.

Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of telecommunication equipment, principles of operations, including local area networks, satellites, radio and video surveillance systems, voice and messaging systems. Knowledge of satellite earth station technology, and principles of analog and digital transmission. Knowledge of synchronous and asynchronous data interface standards and protocols. Knowledge of satellite modem, CSU/DSU, and digital line driver operation. Ability to apply knowledge and technical skills to install and test relevant equipment, provide maintenance services and user support. Ability to assist with analog and digital transmission facility testing and trouble-shooting. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

• Completion of Secondary education/High school diploma or equivalent, is required.
• Supplemental training and recognized certificates in radio communications theory and radio telephony practical, is required.
• MUST have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) or the Global General Service Test (GGST) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices away from Headquarters

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in installation and maintenance of communication equipment both data and voice, troubleshooting in radio communication systems and knowledge of multi-meters is required.
• Experience as Emergency Communications Centre/Supervisor in a UN Radio Room is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of safety and Security rules, procedures and methods used in the United Nations and ability to use special security equipment is an advantage.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.
• For this post fluency in oral and written English is required.
• knowledge of other official United Nations languages is desirable.

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UNICEF Job Vacancy : Innovation and Data Specialist

Job no: 506345

Position type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Somalia

Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn’l(ESARO)

School/Unit: Somalia

Department/Office: Nairobi Somalia Desk, Kenya

Categories: Planning

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does, in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism.

UNICEF Somalia is making significant investments in improving programme and supply monitoring processes, coordination of monitoring efforts across offices and locations, and coordination and quality assurance of key reporting processes at the national and zonal levels. The deployment of innovative solutions that will reinforce monitoring efforts in a scalable and sustainable way as well as timely action/response is a key component of these investments in system strengthening. In this vein, UNICEF Somalia is working on adapting and deploying the RapidPro and ODK platforms to reduce programmatic, operational and reputational risks while improving the delivery and quality of services through enhanced end-use monitoring of supplies, real-time tracking of key indicators and two-way communication with beneficiaries.

For every child, a new idea

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How can you make a difference?

The incumbent of this position will assist the Somalia Country Office with the identification, assessment and integration of Innovation and Real-Time Monitoring into UNICEF programming, strengthening internal capacity to lead and support innovation related projects, identifying and engaging with key partners, identifying reusable and replicable technical building blocks and maximizing potential for the scale-up and rollout of RTM activities. They will also liaise with all stakeholders to develop new innovations and build upon existing solutions with the aim to reduce the complexity of entry into projects and increase solution portability from one sector to the other.

Summary of key accountabilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the staff member will be expected to provide general coordination and management responsibilities for the ongoing real time monitoring work as well as identify and provide broad innovation support to Programme Sections as needs arise. The staff member will undertake the following tasks:

• Real-Time Monitoring General Support & Coordination
• Capacity Building, Documentation, and Knowledge Sharing

Internal Innovation Coordination

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have:

• Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, Information Technology, or other relevant disciplines.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven capacity to work with and lead collaborative teams across different locations and with different technical skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills and the aptitude to handle competing messages and priorities with multiple audiences.
• Proven technical experience in development and use of innovative technology, particularly in the areas of data, mobiles and open source, and training in the related field. Familiarity with information systems, big data analysis and communication technologies is an asset.
• Experience in project management and rolling out of large scale projects especially in hard to reach areas in developing countries is highly desirable.
• Experience with RapidPro, Open Data Kit and Tableau is highly desirable; skills in Excel and data analysis are also preferable.
• A strong understanding of UNICEF’s mission and vision as well as its programmes through direct or indirect work experience with UNICEF is desired.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with partners, including government ministries, youth coalitions, universities, intellectual leaders, UN organizations, NGOs and the private sector.
• Familiarity and experience with international development contexts, particularly complex environments (experience working in Somalia would be an advantage).
• Fluency in English (written & verbal) is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Advertised: Aug 03 2017 E. Africa Standard Time

Application close: Aug 16 2017 E. Africa Standard Time

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Danish Refugee Council Job Vacancy : Admin and Finance Assistant

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world.

PURPOSE
The Admin and Finance Assistant (A&FA) supports the Project Coordinator in implementing the CIBS programme in Wajir, in relation to all financial aspects of the project. The A&FA will ensure efficient and effective financial/administrative operation of DDG’s Wajir office and the project activities. She/he will ensure compliance with DDG’s Operations Handbook alongside donor policies, procedures, guidelines and rules. She/he will seek and receive policy guidance/ instructions and support from the Head of Admin and Finance and the Regional Finance Officer.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance Roles

• Maintain financial files (physical and soft copies) and records according to DRC Operations handbook;
• Assist with preparation of budgets;
• Implement financial policies and procedures;
• Establish the cash requirements, and maintain adequate cash levels and related cash controls, safe custody of safe keys;
• Ensure weekly cash counts and reconciliations by DDG Operational office are regularly conducted and reviewed;
• Ensure month end cash counts are properly supervised and submitted to DDG office in Nairobi;
• Confirm that full accountabilities (documentations) are obtained for all expenditures and validity of claims all financial claims;
• Ensure weekly cashbooks’ preparation with complete documentations for all the projects for reviewed weekly by Project/Finance manager;
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the cash books on a daily basis;
• Maintain and reconcile daily, weekly and monthly cash books and budget follow ups;
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements;
• Ensure that monthly cash books are regularly submitted to the Regional Grants;
• Process approved payments of supplier / service provider invoices on the basis of complete documentation;
• Prepare schedules for all taxes withheld or paid on a monthly basis where relevant and submit to the Regional Grants Officer for verification before submission to the relevant authorities;
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual DDG and donor reports preparation;
• Supporting Grants Officers/managers and Project Managers to adequately prepare for both internal and external audits;
• Ensure copies of project files and related documents are submitted to the DDG Country office, Nairobi for back up storage in both hard and soft copies.
• Keep copies of all documents submitted to DDG’s Country office in Nairobi in file for reference;
• Scanning of vouchers and supporting documents and sees that proper filing is done in accordance with donor requirements and / or DDG Operational Handbook;
• Inform the Regional Grants Officer and the CSPM of all financial issues which can affect the execution of the project;
• Ensure the safeguarding of all available funds;
• Prepare Payment Vouchers and review Order Requests in accordance with the approved authority Matrix and running budgets;
• Reconcile the accounts payables;
• Accurately prepare the necessary documents, compile source documents and daily postings of all the paid transactions in the cash books;
• Reconcile the accounts receivables/advances and Issue receipts for all the funds received;
• Prepare and submit staff details including Timesheets to Human Resources Officer for verification and computations;
• Manage asset transfer in the field;
• Asset tagging and update of the inventory list. Administrative Tasks
• Responsible for efficient functioning of the field offices in the field;
• Responsible for the storage and restocking of office consumables (Stationery and Kitchen etc) for field offices;
• Advice and support the CSPC or the designate on all administration and premises-related matters within the office;
• Coordinate and forward to the Regional Admin and Finance Officer all travel requirements local and international and procure travel tickets;
• Monitor all service contracts (compound, internet etc.) and forward renewal contract needs to the Regional Finance and Admin Officer. Ensure related contract payments are done before expiry of contract period;
• Supervise Office Attendants, cooks, cleaners and similar staff;
• Responsible for update of all e files in the back-up hard drive on a weekly basis;
• Responsible for timely scanning of all vouchers and timely submission to the Nairobi office for onward dispatch to HQ on a monthly basis;
• Support the Regional Finance and Admin Officer in the creation of standard Contracts for Works, Goods and Services in line with local regulations;
• Ensure a proper filing system is put in place at FO level for any Contracts in a separate file, using a chronological sequencing of contracts per project. This requires the release of Statements of Contracts for each Contract as per DRC template;
• Ensure contracts are respected and paid for according to agreed terms of payments;
• Manage any other relevant administrative management issues;
• Uphold the DRC’s Code of Conduct;

REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
Line manager: CIBS Project Coordinator, Wajir

Other key relationships: Internal: AVR Manager, DDG Country Manager Kenya, Head of Finance and Admin, Regional Finance Officer

External: Auditors, Suppliers.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• A recognised accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA)
• A basic degree (Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration) or compensating relevant work experience.
• 2 years experience in financial management/administration within an non-governmental organisation (NGO)
• Experience in donor compliance
• Experience of donor reporting ideally within the NGO sector
• Experience of analysing financial information
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in one of the local languages spoken in Wajir is an advantage;
• Fluency in English. Strong command of written English and ability to speak clearly to various audiences;
• High degree of computer literacy; including high capacity to use excel.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Organised, punctual and delivers on time,
• Strong ability to motivate and inspire staff and partners,
• Excellent networking skills,
• Passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict
• Intelligent and creative mind that will enable him/her to identify new and suitable solutions to local safety needs; Diplomatic, patient and persistent,
• Analytical and able to present logical arguments,
• Curious and seeks out information, strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,
• Takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,
• Hard working and driven to achieve objectives, Able to work under minimum supervision
• A good team player, culturally sensitive and able to resist external pressure

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Duty station: Wajir with extensive field travel within Wajir and Nairobi for official duties.
Contract: 12 months – with possibilities for extension. Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Kenyan National staff.
Start date: As soon as possible.

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Equality Now Job Vacancy : End Harmful Practices, Programme Officer

Equality Now is a non-governmental organization founded in 1992 whose purpose is to, in its own words, work “for the protection and promotion of the human rights of women and girls around the world”.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysis of laws and policies on FGM and child marriage;
• Draft high-quality technical submissions for advocacy (e.g. on draft laws, policy statements, petitions etc.) and human rights treaty bodies and mechanisms (e.g. African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights);
• Development of effective legal and people-led advocacy strategies;
• Identification of potential cases of violations of girls’ rights through child marriage and FGM for strategic impact litigation with the goal of setting legal precedents in collaboration with partners;
• Support partners in advocacy using regional and international advocacy using regional and international human rights law and protocols;
• Communicate regularly with and engage new civil society partners predominantly from Africa to share information, seek their input and call for joint action to end FGM and child marriage;
• Develop Equality Now Action campaigns targeting governments and policymakers on the elimination of FGM and child marriage and actively move forward existing campaigns with a particular focus on Africa;
• Engage, including through correspondence and meetings, with relevant government officials and United Nations agencies on active campaigns on ending FGM and child marriage in Africa and globally and leverage the support of global and regional actors based in Africa for Equality Now’s global campaigns;
• Coordinate and work closely with all other teams as guided by the End Harmful Practices Programme Manager. Ensure clear and consistent communication and coordination with relevant Programme Officers and Managers particularly in relation to regional emerging trends or opportunities in relation to their programme goals;
• Assist in coordinating End Harmful Practices work, including quarterly reporting, regular team calls, updates for Staff and the Board of Directors etc.;
• Develop resource mobilization concept notes and proposals;
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of project activities and accurate reports;
• Monitoring and evaluation of activities and generation of specific challenges or successes for exchange and learning;
• Represent Equality Now in coalitions and at conferences and meetings;
• In close collaboration with Equality Now’s media and communications team represent Equality Now to the media to raise public awareness of child marriage and FGM;
• Due to the collaborative nature of our work, the post holder will work with and support other teams, i.e. Legal Equality, End Sexual Violence and End Sex Trafficking, as required by their Manager.

Qualifications, Skills And Competencies

• Degree in gender studies/law/ human rights/international studies preferred;
• Knowledge of international and regional human rights framework and relevant UN and African human rights mechanisms/instruments;
• Experience in working on international human rights law with regional and international treaty monitoring bodies on issues of women’s and girls’ rights;
• Experience in training and facilitation;
• Skill and experience to effectively communicate and advocate for women’s rights;
• Fluency in English and French required;
• Experience working in or with civil society organizations;
• Experience in project management especially monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural and remote team;
• Ability to work independently;
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, writing and editing skills and use of computer software; and;
• Willingness to travel relatively frequently.

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Catholic Relief Services Job Vacancy : Grants & Compliance Manager

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their lives

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Job Summary:**

The Grants and Compliance Manager will work as an integral part of the Mwendo Project and will provide overall management of sub-grants, trainings in program and finance management, offer support to consortium partners and local implementing partners on sub-grant management and assist in reviewing sub-grants agreements.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing programmatic and financial compliance with donor guidelines. S/he will assist in the budget development process and perform budget analysis duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or his/her designee.

The Grants & Compliance Manager will be involved in developing and embedding best practice to comply with donor financial rules, supporting donor proposal budgeting, analysis of institutional income, donor contract expenditure tracking, monitoring and providing management information on key risks, contributing to the implementation of improved financial systems and processes to facilitate better donor reporting and compliance.

Specific Responsibilities:**

· Review donor and partner agreements ensuring the financial terms and conditions are compatible with CRS systems and guidelines and are favorable to quality implementation and reporting.

· Ensure all project expenditures and contracts follow terms and conditions of donor agreements.

· Ensure financial and programmatic compliance of the grant to contractual obligations, donor requirements and CRS policies.

· Assist with the preparation of standard grant agreements for consortium partners /sub-grantees.

· Ensure that all stakeholders understand their financial and programmatic obligations under the grant agreement and have systems in place to support these obligations.

· Prepare and implement a training and follow-up program to all project staff and stakeholders to strengthen their financial and management capabilities and fulfill their grant obligations.

· Actively facilitate the development of a financial system that will meet donor and CRS requirements and provide the two-way flow of information between program management and partners to ensure responsible management.

· Work closely with project and partners’ staff to compile and submit timely quarterly reports and assist the Finance Manager in the financial oversight and reporting of the project’s sub-grants.

· Actively monitor partner performance with regard to meeting agreement obligations and keep the Finance Manager apprised of all issues and concerns.

· Prepare grant quarterly cash forecasts.

· Render support in the review of liquidation reports and partner advances within the sub-grant budgets ensuring that all liquidations are processed per grant and CRS guidelines.

· Develop and maintain a good working relationship with consortium and local implementing partners’ personnel.

· Support the Finance Manager in the monitoring of the project’s management and financial activities.

· Ensure the maintenance of all files, records and documents relating to CRS’ program and projects within the program portfolio.

· Supervise and provide guidance to Grants and Compliance Officers.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity

• Models Stewardship

• Cultivates Constructive Relationships

• Promotes Learning

Competencies Relevant for the Specific Position:

These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by the Grants & Compliance Manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results:

· Training/coaching skills;

· Strong conceptual and analytical skills;

· Ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically, and work effectively within a team;

· Flexibility in tasks undertaken;

· Ability to work under pressure and deadlines;

· Strategic thinking and vision;

· Strong financial/budget management skills required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none):

Grants & Compliance Officer

Key Working Relationships:**

Internal: Mwendo Leadership; Head of Programs, CRS Kenya Programming, Finance, Procurement, and HR/Administration teams.

External: Donors, OVC Program consortium members and implementing partners, government ministries, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience:**

Education

• Postgraduate degree and/or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, Auditing, Economics or related field
• CPA (K), ACCA, CISA

Knowledge

• At least 5 years’ experience in NGO sector in progressively senior Grants Management positions. Experience with USAID is highly preferred.
• In-depth understanding and experience of working with proposals and contracts from institutional donors, preferably USAID
• Experience of complex planning and budgeting processes including the ability to provide clear guidance on donor policies and procedures
• Comprehensive understanding of financial reporting, review and analysis

· Experience leading or participating in USAID financial compliance audits

· Hands on experience reviewing in complex contracts and agreements

· Experience setting up and managing USAID compliance monitoring systems, developing and implementing relevant tools

• Strong interpersonal, writing, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide

Skills and Abilities

• Staff supervision
• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge through, training, mentorship and accompaniment
• Demonstrated ability to work with and in teams
• Excellent written, oral communication
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrated ability to foster integration in programming approach

Required Foreign Language:**

None

Required Travel:**

The Grants & Compliance Manager will be based in Kisumu but will be expected to travel to the Mwendo program areas.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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