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Thursday 24 December 2020

Speech and Language Therapist at Jesuit Refugee Service

Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organisation with a mission to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome. Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS was officially registered on 19 March 2000 at the Vatican State as a foundation. JRS is also concerned with advocacy and human rights work. This involves ensuring that refugees are afforded their full rights while in exile and during repatriation as guaranteed by the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and working to strengthen the protection afforded to internally displaced persons (IDPs). It extends to lobbying for and promoting international human rights legislation, either through participation in international campaigns and coalitions or through membership of international fora, such as the UN Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC).

Job Description/Requirements

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international Catholic organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons, that they may heal, learn, and determine their own future. Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS was officially registered on 19 March 2000 in Vatican City as a foundation.

JRS is present in over 50 countries worldwide, providing assistance to almost 680,000 individuals. The work is overseen by 10 regional offices with support from the International Office in Rome. In Kenya, JRS has two projects an urban refugee project in Nairobi focusing on Education and Livelihoods and field project in Kakuma Refugee Camp focusing on Education, Integrated psychosocial inclusive Education programme in Centers and Safe Shelters.

JRS is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Speech and language Therapist (SALT).As part of the JRS Inclusive Education Department in Kakuma, the Speech and Language Therapy is part of a Multidisciplinary Therapy Team at the JRS Inclusive Education centres. Duties include the delivery of therapy intervention ensuring that the speech, language and communication programmes are integral to the pupils’ educational and developmental programme.

Main Duties And Responsibilities Clinical

Responsible for delivery of specialist speech and language therapy services at JRS inclusive Education centres including assessment, diagnosis and therapy .
To provide specialist intervention demonstrating clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures while being able to adapt practices to meet individual pupils’ need.
To provide specialist therapy services utilizing a variety of service delivery models including individual, joint, multidisciplinary, group and teacher directed sessions.
To use specialist knowledge of standardized assessment and other assessment tools in combination with advanced reasoning skills to record baseline measures and/or differential diagnoses.
Management of a highly complex and demanding caseload of children with physical disabilities, severe or profound learning difficulties and complex needs
To carry out assessment of individual children within the Inclusive Education program in relation to communication need using assessment tools as required by the individual, making use of senior support as required.
To develop and implement speech and language programmes for individual and groups using expertise to create innovative and effective ways of working where appropriate to maximise individual students’ potential.
To provide speech and language targets for integration into the educational curriculum as part of each students’ IEP in consultation with parents, teachers and other multidisciplinary staff.
To plan implement and evaluate joint sessions with members of the multidisciplinary team, incorporating speech and language therapy targets.
To attend and participate in regular multidisciplinary team and symbols meetings.
To regularly monitor and review the children’s ongoing communication needs.
To liaise closely with all staff to support implementation of appropriate communication strategies on a daily basis.
Top actively support other staff members when they identify the communication needs of students by brainstorming, supporting and implementing possible solutions.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES

To deliver all aspects of speech and language therapy intervention according to relevant evident based practices.
To provide reports to contribute to the students’ annual reviews.
To maintain records of invention according to professional standards
To maintain professional status and competence at a specialist level, taking responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills up to date by engaging in continuing professional development.
Develop training programmes e.g. Picture Communication Exchange System, Eye Gaze and take responsibility to contribute to the training of others including staff and parents.
To manage the emotional consequences of working with children with physical disabilities and complex needs and be aware of the needs, demands and pressures on their families.
To have knowledge of and work within the framework of relevant procedures including Safeguarding/Child Protection etc.
To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to professional and clinical guidelines. To represent the JRS at multi agency meetings where appropriate

EDUCATIONAL DUTIES

To contribute to planning and delivering of training (both formal and informal) to parents, teachers and other school staff in speech, language and communication disorders related to children with physical and complex disabilities.
To participate in the induction of new staff members to the Inclusive Education department.
To work closely with the teaching team and other therapists to agree on and implement the use of new symbols and approaches in the school and to construct/adapt appropriate communication resources for various curriculum and play activities during the day.
Assessment, management and provision of individual children’s communication aids/mounting systems/PODD books/vocabulary including determining appropriateness of new equipment/symbols and resources.
To agree with the therapy team and ensure the consistency of symbols used throughout the school and to advise staff on symbols and resources.

RESEARCH DUTIES

To maintain an up to date knowledge of new techniques and development within the field of speech and language development and appraise and implement new interventions as propriate.
To engage in reporting on clinical practice, evidence based practice and research in order to improve services to pupils.
To participate in research projects and to collect and provide research data as appropriate

Organisational Duties

To organise own caseload balancing case management, team responsibilities and time allocation towards school, professional and personal objectives.
To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable events, deadlines and frequent interruptions.
To monitor own resource levels and requirements in own areas and source and request new equipment and resources as appropriate.
To attend and participate in meetings including Annual Reviews, school, multidisciplinary, staff and SLT.
To attend any mandatory training and induction courses as requested by the Inclusive Education coordinator .
To contribute to developing new policies for the school.
To be responsible for security, care and maintenance of SLT equipment including switches, toys, IT and communication aids and reporting maintenance issues efficiently and quickly.

Other Duties

Any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Professional Qualification

Sc. or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology
Relevant license and certification
Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required
Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
Familiarity with basic computer software.
Excellent relationship-building skills.
Possession of valid annual practicing license.
Good communication skills, honest, good interpersonal skills.Skills and competencies:
Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with MS WORD, POWER POINT, ACCESS and EXCEL
Good knowledge of human rights (UN-convention on rights of Pwds.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Relevant Experience:

2 years Minimal Practical Experience. Experience gained working with an International Humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
Previous work experience in hardship, marginalized areas or emergency setting
Experience conducting assessments and coordinating placement at EARC centres, SNE units is a plus advantage.
Working experience in rehabilitation/inclusion of children with disabilities is an added-advantage.
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili language both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes:

High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.
A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance

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Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer at Jesuit Refugee Service

Job Description/Requirements

JRS Kenya is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer. Under the support of Country Programme Officer, the MEAL Officer will contribute in designing, developing and implementing effective M&E and accountability systems and processes with an aim of improving programme quality. MEAL Officer will raise initiatives among all departments to produce capacity building and strengthening sessions for staff and partners.

Responsibilities of the Job

Support programs planning processes, particularly on intervention and contribute to ensuring adherence to international quality standards,
Support the development of logical frameworks and MEAL plans in project proposals, in consultation with the Country Programme Officer,
Support MEAL and project staff in timely development and implementation of monitoring framework and tools,
In collaboration with the Country Programme Officer, lead field-level assessments, including baseline, mid-term, end-line and post-distribution monitoring surveys.
Keep up-to-date feedback files of beneficiaries’ feedback and complaints,
Take lead in transforming experiences and individual learning into institutional learning that impacts on how the organization operates (suggest changes to structures, systems, tools, manuals, etc) and suggest general staff capacity building programs.
Support the management of evaluations in compliance with JRS and CHS standards and donor’s regulations,
Translation of data to the Donor requirements of the reports,
Ensure regular, timely submission of projects’ reports to Country Programme Officer, providing accurate information and in the appropriate format,
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field, such as operations research, quantitative analysis or any other filed with work experience in a directly related field will be considered in lieu of graduate degree.
Proven knowledge of computerized systems, high degree of computer literacy and word processing & spreadsheet /excel skills
At least 2 years working year of relevant work experience in refugee set up.
Previous experience working in humanitarian or and development at least 1 year.
Previous experience in facilitating remote capacity building and strengthening sessions is preferred.
Experience with statistical packages such as SPSS or any other analytical software is preferred.
Knowledge of Core humanitarian standards and codes, including SPHERE is preferred.
Strong communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.
Familiarity with the issues of urban and village water systems and networks,
Proven understanding of Do No Harm principles and methodology with applied experience implementing projects with/for women and girls.
Must be computer-literate, particularly in programs such as MS Word and MS Excel.
Strong organizational and collaboration skills required, with the ability to work independently and be self-directed, as necessary.
Must work well as a member of a team, with willingness to travel throughout project sites, sometimes staying overnight, as the job requires.
Ability to meet deadlines, performing duties on time and possessing time management skills.
Professional attire and grooming in addition to customary speech skills.
Ability to work under pressure, making decisions in urgent situations problem solving skills

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Occupational Therapist at Jesuit Refugee Service

Job Description/Requirements

JRS Kenya is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Occupational Therapist. As part of the JRS Inclusive Education Department in Kakuma, this position will provide rehabilitation support for children with disabilities in the inclusive education programs in Kakuma refugee camp. Specifically, JRS is aiming at reinforcing the interventions to children with intellectual and multiple disabilities in Kakuma and Kalobeyei camps. Thus, the Occupational Therapist will lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy Services at the five JRS inclusive education centres and in the community. Screening/Assessment, evaluation, referrals, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning for Learners identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations.

The incumbent will report to Inclusive Education Coordinator and in collaboration with other Inclusive Education staff.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Identification, evaluation and planning:

Assessing and formulating patient treatment plan for the children with disabilities.
To develop individualized Education programming (IEP) through professional judgement and clinical knowledge based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, Learners role, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and communication.
Collaborates with other professionals to ensure team understanding of learner’s occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
Evaluates the learner’s ability and formulates the learner’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to learner’s participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.
Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on learners needs and evaluation results.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Coordinates with the IEP team for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc. to meet the needs of specific learners and attends IEP Team Meetings.

Service delivery:

Conducts Assessment, referrals, school placements for Children with disabilities
Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
Consults with the centre-based team to achieve learner’s outcomes.
Adapts and modifies the environment including assistive technology and training teachers & parents to meet individual needs and to help learners’ function as independently as possible.
Educates learners, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety.
Monitors and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention
Documents occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision

Program Administration and Management

Prioritizes and schedules work tasks independently.
Manages inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments, and project needs for budget planning.
Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, guidelines, and school system policy.
Provides mentorship/coaching and supervision of Assistant Occupational Therapist in the five JRS Inclusive Centres
Adheres to Government regulation, Kenya Occupational Therapy Association and Occupational Therapy Council of Kenya regulation and policies that relates to occupational therapy practice.
Reviews occupational therapy services for quality improvement and makes changes as needed to ensure quality of services.

Monitoring, Evaluation reporting and Learning

Monitors, and collaborates with Inclusive educational personnel, community structures, parents, and learners to increase understanding of the leaner’s occupational performance.
Provides continuing education and in-services for inclusive educational personnel, parents, and community-based service providers.
Provides community-based education and supervision for community teachers and AOT
Works collaboratively in a professional learning in addressing the needs of learners, developing effective practices and implementing best practices.
Plan, budget, implement, and evaluate Occupational therapy services at the centres
Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional Qualification:

Diploma in Occupational therapy from accredited institution and recognized by Kenya Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA)
Registered and licensed by the Kenya Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA)
Skills/hand on experience in Sensory integration or Hand therapy will be an added advantage.

Skills and competencies:

Computer literacy a must: excellent working knowledge with MS WORD, POWER POINT, ACCESS and EXCEL.
Good knowledge of human rights (UN-convention on rights of Pwds)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Relevant Experience:

2 years Minimal Practical Experience. Experience gained working with an International Humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.
Previous work experience in hardship, marginalized areas or emergency setting
Experience conducting assessments and coordinating placement at EARC centres, SNE units is a plus advantage.
Working experience in rehabilitation/inclusion of children with disabilities is an added-advantage.
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili language both written and spoken.

Personal Attributes:

High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place
Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.
A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance

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Research Lead at Rift Valley Institute

The Rift Valley Institute (RVI) is an independent, non-profit organization, founded in Sudan in 2001, currently working in seven countries in Eastern and Central Africa. The aim of the Institute is to advance useful knowledge of the region and its diverse communities, bringing a better understanding of local realities to bear on social and political action. The RVI works with institutions in the region to develop and implement long-term programmes that combine action-oriented research with education and public information.

Job Description/Requirements

The Somali Dialogue Platform (the ‘Platform’) is a multi-year programme funded by the FCDO, USAID, BUILD and DANIDA. The Somali Dialogue Platform provides a neutral space for political dialogue on contentious issues in Somalia’s political settlement, such as designing and implementing election systems and clarifying the federal settlement. The overall goal of the Platform is to ensure a ‘high-level and sufficiently inclusive range of political stakeholders to regularly and constructively negotiate and seek solutions on contentious political settlement issues in trusted, Somali-owned dialogue spaces’.

The Rift Valley Institute is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic person to manage the Platform’s political analysis and research work. The Research Lead has overall responsibility for delivery of the programme’s research and analysis components, including conducting regular political analysis and managing multi-stakeholder social science research projects, to support, shape and inform the programme’s political engagement work. The Research Lead will work closely with the Team Leader and the Platform’s Engagement Lead to design relevant research and analytical activities and product that maximize impact. S/he will collaborate with research partners and network of experts to deliver research that will achieve the overall objective of facilitating a stronger political settlement in Somalia.

Description of Duties

Lead the Platform’s research and analysis work

Lead the conceptualisation, planning and implementation of the Platform’s research and analysis activities. Work closely with the Platform representatives, staff, Somali partners and policy makers to ensure the appropriate design of research activities and outputs
Ensure the Platform’s research is based on robust design and methodologies, and is relevant and responsive to the needs of stakeholders in political dialogues.
Establish and oversee rigorous systems for data collection, management and analysis
Undertake primary research when appropriate (literature reviews, key informant interviews) and analysis of primary data
Manage and oversee the production of research outputs and publications, with support from RVI’s publications team.
Manage the Platform’s stakeholder mapping process
Maintain a consistent database of relevant research and political analysis to inform the Platform’s own research and ensure triangulation with existing evidence
Plan and implement dissemination and uptake strategies for research findings and analytical insights through dissemination in various formats (print, online publishing, social media) and for presentations in donor briefings, policy advisory workshops and engagement events.
Develop collaborative partnerships with Somali organisations from whom the Platform can commission high-quality research outputs
Identify and manage consultants that can support the Platform’s research activities.

Programme management

Support the collection of evidence to promote programme learning and to measure and communicate the impact of research activities
Lead on financial and budget management for the Platform’s research activities ensuring they are within budget and providing value-for-money
Monitor and support mitigations of risks arising from the political context and the Platform’s engagement work
Manage, and support RVI staff and consultants working on research activities
Support and mentor junior researchers working on the Platform

Requirements

Minimum of a Masters degree in a relevant field of study.
A minimum of five years experience in leading, designing and implementing social science and political research projects in fragile environments, including conducting field research, commissioning research, managing research teams and the production of research outputs.
Demonstrable commitment to the Platform’s core vision and principles
Track record of delivering policy-relevant research to a range of high-level audiences (UN, government, institutional donors)
Demonstrable ability to implement and innovate research methodologies and data analysis (including mixed methods), and stakeholder mapping processes
Experience in complex data management processes for large qualitative research projects
Excellent political analysis skills and understanding of current and historical political dynamics in Somalia
Thematic expertise and knowledge in the field of peacebuilding, democratisation, and state-building
Track-record in developing relationships with other research organisations and supporting partners to deliver effective research products.
Experience of training and mentoring researchers.
Excellent writing and editing skills in English; Fluency in Somali is also required.
Cultural sensitivity and experience of working with diverse constituencies.
Strong oral presentation and communication skills.
Experience in programme financial management.

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Finance Controller at Tsebo International

As a leading workplace management solutions provider across Africa Middle East, operating in over 27 countries, with over 38, 000 employees, Tsebo Solutions Group offers our clients improved workplace productivity that supports their success.

Our local expertise, global standards and innovative integrated solutions enable us to be the company that supports the best companies across Africa Middle East.

Job Details

We are in search of a seasoned Finance Controller for Tsebo International to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. As the leading integrated facilities solutions provider in Africa and the Middle East, operating in over 28 countries, with over 40 000 employees, the Tsebo Solutions Group enables businesses to optimise their efficiency and productivity, and become more successful. We take responsibility of our customers’ non-core activities outside of their expertise, empowering them to focus on their core business. Our local expertise, global standards and innovative cross-divisional solutions, such as catering, cleaning, facility management and security, give us the edge to optimise our customers non-core operations, allowing them to enjoy reduced cost, risk and complexity. As the Finance Controller you will be responsible to ensure control functions of the Tsebo International division are running smoothly in relation to the strategy of the business .This would include but not limited to:

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Officer, Information Systems and Monitoring and Evaluation at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – IFRC

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian and development network, with millions of volunteers in 190 member National Societies. We are guided by Strategy 2020 – our collective plan of action to tackle the major humanitarian and development challenges of the present decade. We will continue ‘saving lives and changing minds’ by focusing our work in three key areas: 1) disaster response and recovery, 2) development and 3) promoting social inclusion and peace.

Job Purpose

To work with the Senior Officer, Technical Advisor – ITN Campaign Efficiency in support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) project on insecticide-treated net (ITN) campaign efficiency.
To develop all cloud-based systems for project oversight, monitoring and reporting, including linking financial expenditures with programmatic outputs and setting up visualization for reporting purposes.
To support other members of the IFRC team with establishing effective project monitoring systems for achieving objectives and ensuring timely high-quality reporting.
To support achievement of activities under the AMP-BMGF investment grant to ensure that data is available to meet operational guidance targets and support development of updated global recommendations.
To ensure coordination with other IFRC departments working on similar initiatives (IT/M&E) and collaborate on identifying best practices, challenges and recommendations for improvements that can be applied to the BMGF project.
To support the management of the AMP website, ensuring that information is available and easily accessible to partners regarding the work of the AMP Partnership globally, as well as specific to the BMGF and New Nets Projects, including ensuring visibility of guidance, policies and ITN campaign tracking information.

Job Duties & Responsibilities 1

Enable IFRC to be a global leading player in the Community Health sector

Contribute to and support the work of IFRC at relevant international fora, in publications, conferences and meetings and ensure that key issues and challenges are well presented towards positioning of RCRC as a global leader for reaching the most marginalized and at-risk populations with malaria interventions.
Contribute to and support malaria activities towards the achievement of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the WHO Global Technical Strategy Targets (including High Burden to High Impact) and other relevant global malaria targets.
Work closely, with other members of the Community Health Team and with other teams within the Secretariat, to ensure appropriate visibility, resource mobilization and public awareness of the work of IFRC/RCRC
Support assurance of compliance and accountability on the BMGF grant
Support implementation and reporting on the BMGF grant

Support National Societies in order to improve performance in Community Health

Provide support both remotely and through in-country missions as requested from National Societies, including for activities around project design, data collection and management, IT system options, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
Support National Societies to develop IT plans and establish new systems for more efficient data collection and management, as well as visualization of project inputs and outcomes
Support coordination, roll out, monitoring and evaluation of BMGF project activities, participate in final project review meetings and ensure that the project is implemented according to the approved proposal, budget, and timeline
Contribute to the health themes covered by the Community Health Team including malaria, active outreach (HIV, TB, harm reduction, migrants), immunization and others as applicable, including support to the Team Leader of the Community Health Team to achieve collective objectives

Information systems and M&E for the BMGF project

Support establishment of the M&E framework for the project in collaboration with BMGF and other project partners
Work closely with the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency for the BMGF project to develop and launch a project tracker to allow for timely reporting and ensure that the tracker is housed in an online platform easily accessible to all project stakeholders and partners
Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency to monitor progress of activities conducted under the investment grant per project tracker
Create a project reporting platform to update IFRC/National Societies on all activities supported under the BMGF investment and determine any needs for training and support to IFRC staff on its use
Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency with preparation of monthly progress reports through provision of data and analytics related to the overall project for IFRC, the AMP Core Group and BMGF
Support preparation of annual reports for the BMGF project in terms of analytics, visualization and presentation of results achieved
Liaise with IFRC regional and country offices where activities are taking place to in-brief and out-brief on any in-country missions and, otherwise, to provide updates on work being undertaken by IFRC as part of the grant
Conduct periodic field visits to assess the effectiveness of IT/M&E systems adopted for ITN distribution and how these can further be reinforced
Provide technical advice on IT/M&E initiatives supported under the BMGF investment to NMCPs, National Societies and partners

Job Duties & Responsibilities 2

Support organization and implementation of TA provider training sessions, annual project review meetings and other workshops and meetings, particularly virtual meeting management
Support management of the AMP website and develop a plan for regular updates, interest stories, announcements of new guidance, improved visibility of core guidance, etc.
Support refining, populating and updating of the ITN campaign tracker
Develop a plan for IFRC-AMP staff capacity-building on IT and for any computer-based support that may be required and organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on IT as required
Develop a mock-up of a BMGF project section for the AMP website and a plan for regular updates on progress against targets for the different workstreams
Undertake other duties as instructed by the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support team, project and departmental objectives

Support to BMGF project workstreams

The Information Systems and M&E Officer will work directly with the Technical Manager for the BMGF project and the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support achievement of high-quality deliverables across seven workstreams:

ITN quantification
Household registration and quality control for improving efficiency
Determining cost-effective means for post-distribution assessments of coverage and use
Analysis of options to guide investment in digital tools used for ITN delivery
Development and validation of revised global operational recommendations for multi-product ITN campaigns based on expanded country experience
Develop operational guidance for countries for sustained ITN access and use based on WHO or other microstratification data
AMP COVID-19/Malaria Activities

Specific tasks related to support for achievement of deliverables across workstreams may include:

Support the compilation of tools, materials and data from technical assistance providers and NMCPs and ensure that all examples are housed in a central location and available to all project partners
Support data cleaning as needed
Support the review of Global Fund applications submitted for funding from 2021-2023 and summarize the number that plan for paper versus digital data collection for mass campaigns
Build the database of countries transitioning to electronic systems for data collection and track how systems are implemented / changes made to inform operational guidance development; link tracking of digital tools to the overall ITN campaign tracker
Establish an online repository of different tools and outputs of the project that can be accessed by NMCP and partners
Support the collection of partner information inputs for digitalization, including from Red Rose, DHSE and other sources of digitalization expertise applicable to ITN campaigns
Provide expert guidance on the advantages and challenges of digital tools for ITN campaigns
Support identification of IT solutions for social and behaviour change (SBC) for increasing ITN use, including advantages/disadvantages and cost implications of different options
Support development of algorithms, operational considerations or recommendations and case studies for the different workstreams, including how to best present the information

Duties and Responsibilities continue in the Comments section

Education

Required

University degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, information and communication technology or related field

Preferred

Advanced certificate in IT, M&E, statistics or other relevant subject

Experience

Required

At least three years’ work on projects or programs using digital data collection or supporting transition of systems
Experience with creating platforms and working solutions for virtual teams
Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages, including development of high-quality reporting using data and analytics
Experience with website development and maintenance

Preferred

Experience with computer networking and hardware and/or software development
Experience with use of digital tools for campaign delivery of health or other interventions (e.g. measles, food, etc.)
Experience working with IFRC or Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies

Knowledge, Skills and Language

Required

Demonstrated planning, organizational and research skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
Knowledge of different data visualization tools available, advantages and disadvantages and ability to put them into action
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Logical and analytical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, to achieve project objectives
Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred

Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

Comments

Continuation of Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to delivering quality operations

Under the direction of the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead, ensure that tools, guidelines and projects in the team are based on evidence, applicable international standards and follow a resilience-based health approach
Support development and implementation of global strategies and tools for malaria prevention with ITNs, in particular digital solutions

Contribute to an effective, high quality IFRC team:

Be accountable to the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead by providing progress reports on results against objectives and risk analysis
Be flexible in your work definition according to needs and targets and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources
Be a proactive team member fostering a customer service-oriented culture that values proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance and cost effectiveness

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Officer, Information Systems and Monitoring and Evaluation at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – IFRC

Job Purpose

To work with the Senior Officer, Technical Advisor – ITN Campaign Efficiency in support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) project on insecticide-treated net (ITN) campaign efficiency.
To develop all cloud-based systems for project oversight, monitoring and reporting, including linking financial expenditures with programmatic outputs and setting up visualization for reporting purposes.
To support other members of the IFRC team with establishing effective project monitoring systems for achieving objectives and ensuring timely high-quality reporting.
To support achievement of activities under the AMP-BMGF investment grant to ensure that data is available to meet operational guidance targets and support development of updated global recommendations.
To ensure coordination with other IFRC departments working on similar initiatives (IT/M&E) and collaborate on identifying best practices, challenges and recommendations for improvements that can be applied to the BMGF project.
To support the management of the AMP website, ensuring that information is available and easily accessible to partners regarding the work of the AMP Partnership globally, as well as specific to the BMGF and New Nets Projects, including ensuring visibility of guidance, policies and ITN campaign tracking information.

Job Duties & Responsibilities 1

Enable IFRC to be a global leading player in the Community Health sector

Contribute to and support the work of IFRC at relevant international fora, in publications, conferences and meetings and ensure that key issues and challenges are well presented towards positioning of RCRC as a global leader for reaching the most marginalized and at-risk populations with malaria interventions.
Contribute to and support malaria activities towards the achievement of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the WHO Global Technical Strategy Targets (including High Burden to High Impact) and other relevant global malaria targets.
Work closely, with other members of the Community Health Team and with other teams within the Secretariat, to ensure appropriate visibility, resource mobilization and public awareness of the work of IFRC/RCRC
Support assurance of compliance and accountability on the BMGF grant
Support implementation and reporting on the BMGF grant

Support National Societies in order to improve performance in Community Health

Provide support both remotely and through in-country missions as requested from National Societies, including for activities around project design, data collection and management, IT system options, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
Support National Societies to develop IT plans and establish new systems for more efficient data collection and management, as well as visualization of project inputs and outcomes
Support coordination, roll out, monitoring and evaluation of BMGF project activities, participate in final project review meetings and ensure that the project is implemented according to the approved proposal, budget, and timeline
Contribute to the health themes covered by the Community Health Team including malaria, active outreach (HIV, TB, harm reduction, migrants), immunization and others as applicable, including support to the Team Leader of the Community Health Team to achieve collective objectives

Information systems and M&E for the BMGF project

Support establishment of the M&E framework for the project in collaboration with BMGF and other project partners
Work closely with the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency for the BMGF project to develop and launch a project tracker to allow for timely reporting and ensure that the tracker is housed in an online platform easily accessible to all project stakeholders and partners
Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency to monitor progress of activities conducted under the investment grant per project tracker
Create a project reporting platform to update IFRC/National Societies on all activities supported under the BMGF investment and determine any needs for training and support to IFRC staff on its use
Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency with preparation of monthly progress reports through provision of data and analytics related to the overall project for IFRC, the AMP Core Group and BMGF
Support preparation of annual reports for the BMGF project in terms of analytics, visualization and presentation of results achieved
Liaise with IFRC regional and country offices where activities are taking place to in-brief and out-brief on any in-country missions and, otherwise, to provide updates on work being undertaken by IFRC as part of the grant
Conduct periodic field visits to assess the effectiveness of IT/M&E systems adopted for ITN distribution and how these can further be reinforced
Provide technical advice on IT/M&E initiatives supported under the BMGF investment to NMCPs, National Societies and partners

Job Duties & Responsibilities 2

Support organization and implementation of TA provider training sessions, annual project review meetings and other workshops and meetings, particularly virtual meeting management
Support management of the AMP website and develop a plan for regular updates, interest stories, announcements of new guidance, improved visibility of core guidance, etc.
Support refining, populating and updating of the ITN campaign tracker
Develop a plan for IFRC-AMP staff capacity-building on IT and for any computer-based support that may be required and organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on IT as required
Develop a mock-up of a BMGF project section for the AMP website and a plan for regular updates on progress against targets for the different workstreams
Undertake other duties as instructed by the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support team, project and departmental objectives

Support to BMGF project workstreams

ITN quantification
Household registration and quality control for improving efficiency
Determining cost-effective means for post-distribution assessments of coverage and use
Analysis of options to guide investment in digital tools used for ITN delivery
Development and validation of revised global operational recommendations for multi-product ITN campaigns based on expanded country experience
Develop operational guidance for countries for sustained ITN access and use based on WHO or other microstratification data
AMP COVID-19/Malaria Activities

Specific tasks related to support for achievement of deliverables across workstreams may include:

Support the compilation of tools, materials and data from technical assistance providers and NMCPs and ensure that all examples are housed in a central location and available to all project partners
Support data cleaning as needed
Support the review of Global Fund applications submitted for funding from 2021-2023 and summarize the number that plan for paper versus digital data collection for mass campaigns
Build the database of countries transitioning to electronic systems for data collection and track how systems are implemented / changes made to inform operational guidance development; link tracking of digital tools to the overall ITN campaign tracker
Establish an online repository of different tools and outputs of the project that can be accessed by NMCP and partners
Support the collection of partner information inputs for digitalization, including from Red Rose, DHSE and other sources of digitalization expertise applicable to ITN campaigns
Provide expert guidance on the advantages and challenges of digital tools for ITN campaigns
Support identification of IT solutions for social and behaviour change (SBC) for increasing ITN use, including advantages/disadvantages and cost implications of different options
Support development of algorithms, operational considerations or recommendations and case studies for the different workstreams, including how to best present the information

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Education

Required

University degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, information and communication technology or related field

Preferred

Advanced certificate in IT, M&E, statistics or other relevant subject

Experience

Required

At least three years’ work on projects or programs using digital data collection or supporting transition of systems
Experience with creating platforms and working solutions for virtual teams
Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages, including development of high-quality reporting using data and analytics
Experience with website development and maintenance

Preferred

Experience with computer networking and hardware and/or software development
Experience with use of digital tools for campaign delivery of health or other interventions (e.g. measles, food, etc.)
Experience working with IFRC or Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies

Knowledge, Skills and Language

Required

Demonstrated planning, organizational and research skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
Knowledge of different data visualization tools available, advantages and disadvantages and ability to put them into action
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Logical and analytical thinking
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, to achieve project objectives
Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred

Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

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Contribute to delivering quality operations

Under the direction of the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead, ensure that tools, guidelines and projects in the team are based on evidence, applicable international standards and follow a resilience-based health approach
Support development and implementation of global strategies and tools for malaria prevention with ITNs, in particular digital solutions

Contribute to an effective, high quality IFRC team:

Be accountable to the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead by providing progress reports on results against objectives and risk analysis
Be flexible in your work definition according to needs and targets and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources
Be a proactive team member fostering a customer service-oriented culture that values proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance and cost effectiveness

Senior Officer, Malaria Technical Advisor – ITN Campaign Efficiency at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – IFRC

Job Purpose

To act as the focal point within the IFRC malaria team for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) project on insecticide-treated net (ITN) campaign efficiency.
To develop, implement and oversee a monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework for the BMGF project and ensure its implementation and management through a cloud-based system to allow all partners to assess progress against targets.
To support achievement and monitor progress against targets for all seven workstreams within the BGF project.
To support collection and compilation of data and results of evaluations specific to the BMGF project in order to develop updated operational guidance and ensure consensus across malaria partners.
Ensure the operational support for technical assistance to countries and partners that allows field-based testing of improved practices and collection of lessons learned as supported under the BMGF investment.
To ensure correct and timely reporting on all project activities and support rapid decision-making for course corrections to achieve project objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Enable IFRC to be a global leading player in the Community Health sector

Contribute to and support the work of IFRC at relevant international fora, in publications, conferences and meetings and ensure that key issues and challenges as informed by BMGF-supported efforts are well presented towards positioning of RCRC as a global leader for reaching the most marginalized and at-risk populations with malaria interventions
Identify and facilitate opportunities for strategic cooperation between IFRC and BMGF to support global, national and community-level malaria efforts
Contribute to and support malaria activities towards the achievement of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the WHO Global Technical Strategy Targets (including High Burden to High Impact) and other relevant global malaria targets
Work closely with other members of the Community Health Team and with other teams within the Secretariat to ensure appropriate visibility, resource mobilization and public awareness of the work of IFRC/RCRC
Ensure compliance and accountability on the BMGF grant
Support coordination, roll out, monitoring and evaluation of project activities, participate in periodic and final project review meetings and ensure that projects are implemented according to the approved proposal, budget, and timeline

Support National Societies in order to improve performance in Community Health

Provide support both remotely and through in-country missions as requested from National Societies, including for planning and deployment of health interventions using a campaign platform to work towards effectiveness and efficiency in project design, proposal development, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation and narrative reporting
Ensure that information about the project, the workstreams and the expected deliverables is available to IFRC staff and National Societies to facilitate transfer of updated tools and guidance where useful to the RCRC
Contribute to the health themes covered by the Community Health Team including opportunities for synergy between the malaria programmes supported under the BMGF grant with active outreach (HIV, TB, harm reduction, migrants), immunization and others as applicable, including support to the Team Leader of the Community Health Team to achieve collective objectives

Management of BMGF grant

Establish the M&E framework for the project in collaboration with BMGF and project partners
Support the Information Systems and M&E Officer and the AMP Coordinator to establish the project workspace, calendar for activities and deliverables for all partners, financial expenditure monitoring, narrative and financial report deadlines, risk register, etc.
Support the deployment of AMP TA providers to ensure piloting of new practices and documentation of best practices as supported under the BMGF investment
Ensure that all partners and stakeholders to the BMGF project (e.g. IFRC, AMP Core Group, BMGF, etc.) have access to the project workspace and receive regular status updates
Monitor progress of and provide quality control for all data management and evaluation activities conducted under the investment grant per project tracker
Identify specific deliverables that require support from additional consultants; draft terms of reference and support timely contracting through the AMP Coordinator
Prepare monthly progress reports related to the overall project for IFRC, the AMP Core Group and BMGF
Lead organization of the annual project review meeting to discuss progress and results
Lead preparation and finalization of the annual reports

Job Duties & Responsibilities 2

As needed, represent IFRC in all relevant fora and proactively work for time on agendas to present the project, updates and results
Participate in all conference calls for AMP and the BMGF grant, as well as additional relevant calls
Liaise with IFRC regional, cluster and country offices, as well as National Societies, where activities are taking place to in-brief and out-brief on any in-country missions and, otherwise, to provide updates on work being undertaken by IFRC as part of the grant
Conduct periodic field visits to provide technical advice to NMCPs, National Societies and partners related to outcomes of work done through the project

Support organization and implementation of TA provider training sessions to build skills and capacity around the seven workstreams under the project
Undertake other duties as instructed by the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support departmental and project objectives

Duties and Responsibilities continue in the Comments section

Education

Required

Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in health or equivalent professional experience
Relevant post graduate degree in project management, public health

Experience

Required

At least 5 years’ working experience in the humanitarian or development sector, with a focus on health
Demonstrated professional credibility in the sector and experience working in an international or cross-cultural environment
At least 2 years’ experience with management of projects, including project start up, monitoring and reporting
At least 3 years’ experience with ITN distribution (campaign and/or continuous)
Experience in a multicultural environment, with developing countries and/or with an international organisation

Preferred

Experience working in a RC/RC National Society and/or Federation/ICRC

Knowledge, Skills and Language

Required

Knowledge of addressing Community Health / public health and experience in practically applying this knowledge into policy, programmes and positioning, preferably in complex settings / emergencies
Programme and project management
Results oriented and demand driven individual, entrepreneurial, ability to lead in unprecedented and/or ambiguous situations
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead within a matrix management structure and utilise talent and experience of team members in a productive way – people management and development
Outstanding networking, representational, communication and negotiation skills. An ability to be proactive and persuasive – diplomacy
Demonstrated track record in innovating, contributing to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and developing new approaches to engaging partners – capacity building
Professional credibility, able to work effectively at all levels across the organisation
Proven good judgment and ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality
High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment.
Fluently spoken and written English

Preferred

Good command of another malaria-endemic country language (French, Portuguese, Spanish or Arabic)

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Contribute to an effective, high quality IFRC team:

Be accountable to the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead by providing progress reports on results against objectives and risk analysis
Be flexible in your work definition according to needs and targets and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources
Be a proactive team member fostering a customer service-oriented culture that values proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance and cost effectiveness
Foster a creative environment with colleagues in the Secretariat, Region, Country Cluster and Country delegations, as well as National Societies, and an open and co-operative view to external actors for developing and reinforcing partnerships

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Content Campaign Contractor (Temp) at Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and our other free knowledge projects. We want to make it easier for everyone to share what they know. To do this, we keep Wikipedia and Wikimedia sites fast, reliable, and available to all. We protect the values and policies that allow free knowledge to thrive. We build new features and tools to make it easy to read, edit, and share from the Wikimedia sites. Above all, we support the communities of volunteers around the world who edit, improve, and add knowledge across Wikimedia projects.

Summary

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a part time Content Campaign Coordinator to join our team, reporting to the Senior Programs Strategist. As the Content Campaign Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting our ongoing community engagement efforts for #1lib1ref and #WikiForHumanRights. In this role, you will coordinate multidisciplinary capacities across the organization to increase the impact and skills of existing campaign organizers, and support WMF strategic initiatives that involve content campaigns. Our aspiration is that any organizer focused on a knowledge gap can nimbly invite interested audiences to effectively contribute content through online and offline activities. We work on this through a combination of hands-on experimental projects, like #1lib1ref and #WikiForHumanRights, and advising existing community initiatives.

During the first half of 2021, we need support for coordinating two types of activities:

Support for developing editing challenges for experienced editors related to human rights and sustainability topics as part of our ongoing #WikiForHumanRights partnership with UN Human Rights
Consultation with and support for global Wikimedia communities who want to newly participate in the #1lib1ref May campaign in new contexts, especially in South and Southeast Asia

You are responsible for:

Collaborate with the Content Campaigns program (situated within the Community Programs team in the Product department) to design audience-based calls to action
Write documentation and help implement and monitor participation in editing activities
Connect interested organizers with resources, documentation, partnerships or advisory support for implementing locally relevant activities as part of the #1lib1ref and #WikiForHumanRights content drives.
Communicate with campaign participants and on-wiki communities about the campaigns, and help triage any challenges that arise.
Support evaluation of the campaigns.

Skills and Experience:

Experience successfully organizing online activities in Wikimedia communities
Knowledge about effective tactics for organizing content drives, editathons or other campaign tactics in the Wikimedia movement.
Experience communicating in English to the international Wikimedia community and publishing it in Wikimedia community channels, such as Wikimedia mailing lists, Meta Wiki, Telegram or Facebook.
Experience evaluating the impact of content-focused activities in the Wikimedia movement through organizing tools like the Programs and Events Dashboard, Fountain or Hashtags tool.

Qualities that are important to us:

A passion for and belief in free and open knowledge, and a willingness to get involved in the complex, decentralized process of creating it.
Sensitivity to working with multicultural, multilingual audiences

Additionally, we’d love it if you have:

Experience professionally communicating in languages other than English
A network of collaborators in the Wikimedia movement from Global South communities — for #1lib1ref coordination we prefer candidates with experience coordinating Wikimedia communities in South or Southeast Asia
Experience doing outreach with audiences beyond the existing community in the Wikimedia movement (for ex. Education, GLAM or Library outreach)
Knowledge or experience working with topics such as human rights, libraries or broader international topics for impact, i.e. the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Technical Support Specialist at Cepheid

Cepheid Inc is an American molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets fully integrated systems for testing in the clinical market, and for application in its original non-clinical market.

Position Summary:

The Technical Support Specialist is responsible for providing advanced product support to customers requiring assistance with assays sold and distributed by Cepheid. As a member of the Tier 2 Technical Support Team, you provide product support to internal and external customers via phone, email and web serving as the technical expert in Cepheid’s Customer Care experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Engage customers to collect and compile detailed information about customer complaints
Conduct advanced data analysis and troubleshooting, understanding customer sample collection, processing and laboratory practices
Investigate and resolve advanced customer complaints
Document complaints and resulting investigations in the complaint management system
Interface with Service and Global Product Support to escalate and resolve more complex cases

Adhere to Quality Management System procedures
Maintain product knowledge and support continuous improvement efforts
Contribute to quality compliance through accurate and concise case documentation
Represent Technical Support on projects and operational teams, communicating findings back to Technical Support
Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time

Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Technical Support Manager or Supervisor

Training Responsibilities: (Required)

Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in field with 0-2 years of related work experience.
Relevant experience as a Virology/Microbiological Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Scientist for Virology/Microbiology in a hospital or commercial clinical laboratory or in Technical Support

Knowledge And Skills:

Fluent English is required (additional languages would be an advantage – French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese,German)
Customer oriented – understands customer expectations and empathizes with customer & patient needs
Laboratory or Technical Support Experience in one or more of the following preferred:
PCR and Microbiology, Molecular Biology Oncology or Virology
Patient sample collection practices and workflow
Sample preparation practices and methodologies
Laboratory analytical diagnostic equipment, medical devices and software
Knowledge and use of commercial computer application packages (MS Office)
Familiarity with SalesForce.com (or similar CRM System) a plus
Laboratory or Technical Support Experience in one or more of the following preferred:
PCR and Microbiology, Molecular Biology Oncology or Virology
Patient sample collection practices and workflow
Sample preparation practices and methodologies
Laboratory analytical diagnostic equipment, medical devices and software
Able to follow complex procedures and processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Curious & self-motivated with ability to learn a complex technology platform quickly
Proactively analyzes complex problems, draw conclusions and propose precise action plans
Works independently in a structured manner with the ability to prioritize critical tasks
Builds collaborative work relationships with different teams, including Field Service, Sales, Marketing and Quality.

Thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Other:

Available to work different shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary
May include occasional overnight travel

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.

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Wednesday 23 December 2020

Deputy Regional Representative Africa at Norwegian Red Cross

The Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation whose work is driven by a desire to help others. It is committed to, and bound by, the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and acts as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions. Our work is volunteer-based and organised to ensure that we can reach people in need quickly and efficiently. The Red Cross has local branches throughout Norway, while the Movement has a global reach through its network of volunteers. Given the frequency with which wars break out and the ever-recurring famines, the need may seem overwhelming. Therefore, it is important to know that a lot of people are also working to make things better. Donation Call to Action banner Your donation makes a real difference. Please note: Donationform are in Norwegian. Our efforts make a difference The Red Cross reunites people. Red Cross lorry drivers and ambulance personnel get food and help through to those struck by famine.

The world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers operating in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement’s mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed con fl icts and other emergencies. The international engagement of the Norwegian Red Cross is based on and guided by humanitarian needs and the humanitarian imperative aiming at achieving humanitarian objectives. Internationally we operates exclusively inside the framework of the RCRC Movement and have established regional and country ofices to ensure decentralized decision-making and proximity to partners and projects.

In Africa, Norwegian Red Cross aims to improve the health of vulnerable people and reduce excess morbidity and mortality in contexts affected by conflict and protracted crisis in the Sahel and Horn of Africa.

The Norwegian Red Cross focuses on building capacity of National Societies as well as supporting their programs in health emergencies. We support National Societies health care delivery, especially where the concerned governments are not able to fulfil the needs – always focusing on synergies together with other community- based programs. Another aim is to improve the regional emergency preparedness, early warning and response systems related to epidemic outbreaks, forced displacement and acute drought. A further objective is to strengthen the effectiveness of financial management and the quality of programme design and management of National Society partners.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the position is to oversee results-based management of programmes in the region, manage Norwegian Red Cross contribution to Red Cross Movement’s (RCM) regional preparedness and response systems and deputize for the Regional Representative.

Closely monitors relevant risks in the region and provides updated analysis and recommendations to the Regional Representative and Disaster Risk Management Unit at National Office (HQ) accordingly
Lead the assessment of Emergency Appeals in the region and provides recommendation to the Regional Representative on support to emergency operations
Coordinate that Norwegian Red Cross funded initiatives in the region and improve regional disaster preparedness and response operations in, order to achieve desired results
Ensure that Norwegian Red Cross proactively contributes to timely and complementary RCM preparedness and response to acute disasters in the region
Engage and motivate the professional development of regional technical delegates and Results Management Officer and follow up on yearly plans
Oversee and ensure that technical delegates in the region work with other technical personnel globally to contribute to optimal use of technical resources across regions in international activities
Ensures that all regional and country office staff have access to and can make use of technical resources
Contribute to human resources planning for technical competencies in the region

Mission Specific Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate (at regional level) the institutional efforts related to Community Based Surveillance (CBS) in close coordination with the national office and established plans
Leads on establishing an effective institutional system at regional level to ensure timely identification of arising emergencies, and guides Norwegian Red Cross’ engagement in accordance with established criteria

Required Education And Experience

Higher education at master level within relevant field
Experience from implementing humanitarian projects at field level
Advanced knowledge of disaster preparedness and response mechanisms
Leadership experience from an international organization within the humanitarian field
Experience and practical knowledge of results-based management
Track record of emergency response deployments is an asset
Technical expertise in health, WASH or protection is desirable
Fluency in English is required. Working proficiency of regional languages is an asset
International driving license (manual gear) is required

We Seek a Person Who

Takes initiative and responsibility, is a self-starter, makes things happen and is result oriented
Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
Collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
Creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team; is firm and reliable
Develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self- development
Provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and co-ordinates others and keep them focused on objectives

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Submit CVs – New Recruitment at Kenya Vision 2030

The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) is a semi-autonomous agency established under The Kenya Gazette No.1386 (Vol. CXI –No 15 of 17thFebruary 2009). Its role is to spearhead the implementation of the Vision as the country’s development blueprint and strategy towards making Kenya a newly industrializing middle-income country capable of providing a high quality of life for all its citizens by 2030.

The Vision Delivery Board (VDB) is seeking to fill ten (10) Vacancies through a competitive recruitment process. The positions are stated below:

Director, Economic and Macro Pillar
Deputy Director Enablers Pillar
Deputy Director, Social and Political Pillars
Chief Human Resource and Administration Officer
Chief Internal Audit Officer
Chief Supply Chain Management Officer
Chief Information Communication Technology Officer
Records Management Officer
Driver
Office Assistant

Key Attributes

The following key attributes will be required for the positions:

Must be a visionary, transformative and results-oriented strategic thinker, demonstratively;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Excellent organizational, inter-personal and communication skills;
Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
Be self-driven, a team-player and a mentor/coach; and
Ability to cultivate partnership and collaborations.

Terms of Service

All positions are on contract terms for a period of three years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. The salary and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the VDB in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

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Proposition Sales Specialist- Treasury at Refinitiv

Serving more than 40,000 institutions in approximately 190 countries, Refinitiv provides information, insights and technology that drive innovation and performance in global financial markets. Our heritage of integrity enables our customers to make critical decisions with confidence while our best-in-class data and cutting-edge technologies enable greater opportunity.

We enable the financial community to trade smarter and faster, overcome regulatory challenges, and scale intelligently.

Role Responsibilities

Structure, negotiate and close deals
Proactively identify pipeline opportunities, governed by the Account Managers
Develop the sales strategy for their proposition within their territory
Provide insights and share Refinitiv thought leadership on their proposition with customers
Deliver customer demonstrations on their specific proposition

Qualifications and Experience Required

Over 5 years of industry, sales or market experience
Deep market understanding including a) expert understanding of financial market b) knowledge of relevant market c) strong understanding of customers’ business model workflow
World class selling skills (identify, develop, & articulate proposition/ consultative selling) as a “hunter”
Strong sales ‘closer’
Significant Product and Workflow Expertise (e.g. knowledge of financial modeling, Excel, MS Office); knowledge of trading floor tech / data apps
Creative thinker and good sales ideation skills
Presentation skills (verbal & written)
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to organize and execute a sales plan
Executive presence
Proven track record in a quota bearing sales environment
Experience selling to C- level executives

ACI Dealing Certificate is preferable

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Technical Specialist / Entomology Technical Manager at Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years. What sets us apart is our evidence-based and multi-disciplinary approach to solving tough challenges in health, social and environmental policy and international development. Specific areas we work in include: Health Education and workforce development Climate change and the environment Food security and agriculture Housing and communities Survey and data collection

Project Description

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1. Task Order 1 will support the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since 2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive vector control entomological data in the world. Under this contract, Abt will expand entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 22 African countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Kenya Chief of Party and with “dotted line” reporting to the PMI VectorLink Project’s UK-based Entomology Advisor, the Entomology Technical Manager provides leadership and management oversight of all of the project’s entomological surveillance activities in Kenya, in collaboration with the Division of National Malaria Program (NMCP), coordinate and oversee the project’s key entomological monitoring activities for IRS plus ITN Durability Monitoring and will guide key project and country-level IRS decisions based on data analysis and interpretation.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Leads the development of an entomological monitoring plan, in collaboration with national counterparts at the DNMP or designated research institution
Reviews the content of communications materials for technical accuracy
Manages field-based entomology teams and molecular laboratory analysis of mosquito samples to ensure monthly data collection, data quality and control
Ensures the transfer of technical skills to local institutions
Responsible for producing high quality entomological reports, including spray quality reports
Coordinate the implementation of the following set of entomological field activities:
- The establishment of sentinel sites in each target district
- Monthly pyrethrum spray catch, CDC light trap and window exit trap collections to monitor indoor resting and host-seeking vector populations
- Wall bioassays after every spray cycle to evaluate the quality of spraying
- Wall bioassays monthly in selected districts to evaluate the residual efficacy of insecticide
- Vector susceptibility studies annually for all currently used and candidate insecticides in order to monitor resistance status and resistance mechanisms
Provide guidance and support to a focal counterpart from the MOH/DNMP or research institution for the supervision of district-level field teams of entomological technicians or vector control officers who perform mosquito collections and tests
Ensure that the field teams follow all WHO approved guidelines, protocols, and techniques for mosquito collections and tests
Ensure that all data from all collection activities are recorded on data entry forms, perform mosquito identification, and undertake data analysis and prepare monitoring reports
Implement capacity-building efforts to increase and expand the skills of local counterparts and field team technicians
Ensure that ITN durability monitoring studies are done according to WHO protocols and to prepare high quality reports of these studies
Develop capacity of community-based entomological collectors while working closely with county entomology staff.
Establish a new molecular laboratory for entomological analysis (PCR and ELISA) with a partner institution.

Work closely with DNMP and consultants to oversee and manage the preparation of updated national guideline documents such as Insecticide Resistance Management, Integrated Vector Management documents and Vector Surveillance documents
Prepare manuscripts using project entomology data for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree (minimum),or a PhD (desirable) in Entomology
Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional work experience with significant amounts of experience directly in Vector Control
Experience conducting ITN durability monitoring studies
Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of direction and supervision
Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members
Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets
Demonstrates leadership and team work and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills
Should have some previous experience conducting PCR for mosquito species identification, detection of resistance mechanisms and sporozoite ELISA.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and computer skills
Experience with USAID and donor projects is highly desirable
English language fluency

Minimum Qualifications

(6+) years of experience and a master degree OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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