Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Trócaire

Trócaire was set up in 1973 as a charity to express the concern of the Irish Catholic Church for the suffering of people living in the world’s poorest regions.

Description

Trócaire has been working in Kenya for over 30 years and established an office in Nairobi in 1994. Working with over twelve local partner organisations, Trócaire takes a rights based approach while focusing on Equitable Access to and use of Resources, Women’s Empowerment and the Protection of Human Dignity in Humanitarian Crisis. (Organisational Strategic Plan-CSP: 2016-20). The Trócaire Kenya country programme is built on a model that integrates a change process from micro to meso to macro levels through working with strong local partners, a commitment to capacity building, clear advocacy priorities, high levels of financial oversight and integrated programme design to bring about social change.

The MEAL Officer will support the Kenya office in ensuring that monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning within our programmes is effectively supported, and that increased accountability to project participants, donors and other stakeholders. In particular, the MEAL Officer’s performance will be judged against the ability to deliver on Trocaire’s Core Accountability Commitments.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes and the role holder will work closely with the Programme Managers for Resilience, Advocacy and Women’s Empowerment programmes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Project Support/Technical Assistance:

• Support Trócaire and partner staff in the planning, design and implementation of all MEAL activities throughout the project cycle,
• Provide hands-on technical assistance in the planning, design and implementation of MEAL systems and tools and in supporting evaluation and learning processes.
• Support accountability to project participants, ensuring that their involvement at every stage of the project cycle is the critical lens though which any MEAL framework is designed.
• Support capacity development of partner staff in MEAL skills, including mentoring as necessary.
• Work with project staff to support partner use of results based management and engagement with programme learning and review processes.
• Through training and coaching support partner staff to develop skills and competences to gather, manage and analyse quality gender-sensitive data
• Train partners on using analysed data to inform programme quality control, produce quality donor reports and document lessons learned and programme
• Support partners to implement monitoring in a manner that is sensitive to the different needs, responsibilities and capabilities of vulnerable female and male programme participants.
• Develop good working relations with partner organizations and communities.
• Exchange information and experience and contribute actively to an MEAL learning community within Trócaire and among partner organizations.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of mechanisms for capturing, analyzing, reporting, sharing and applying MEAL findings, information, lessons learned, and best practices among Trócaire, its donors and partner staff.
• Sharing of partner MEAL tools and training resources developed, particularly those engaging with Women’s Empowerment
• Ensure that gender and vulnerability issues are addressed in all aspects of MEAL work, in relation to partners and in working with colleagues in Trócaire. In particular, champion monitoring and learning approaches that engage with issues of Gender, Vulnerability and Women’s Empowerment.
• Support the programme team in strategic targeting of beneficiaries in project design.
• Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.
• Communication/Information Management:

Other Tasks

• Ensure that gender and vulnerability issues are addressed in all aspects of MEAL work, in relation to partners and in working with colleagues in Trócaire. In particular, champion monitoring and learning approaches that engage with issues of Gender, Vulnerability and Women’s Empowerment.
• Support the programme team in strategic targeting of beneficiaries in project design.

Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by the line manager that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility.

Requirements

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

Qualification

Undergraduate degree – preferably in a directly related field, e.g. development studies, project management, operational research, statistics etc.

• At least 2 years’ experience working in the development sector, with specific MEAL experience.

Experience

• Knowledge of the principles and current approaches to MEAL, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, in all stages of programme cycle management.
• Experience of designing and use of digital data collection systems is an advantage
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to work with local partner organizations.
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Good understanding of institutional donor contract management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

Skills

• Technical skills to implement MEAL in a gender-sensitive manner, including tool design, sampling, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Participatory rural appraisal, policy analysis and evaluation, stakeholder mapping, political economy analysis and policy communication through policy briefs and impact reports.
• Ability to develop indicators, tools and processes for monitoring climate change governance, and linking outcomes to impact are particularly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods
• Computer Skills: High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint. Good knowledge of IT systems such as cloud platforms, apps, Excel, databases.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into different formats (e.g., reports, short summaries, presentations).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to manage heavy workloads, to multitask and to meet deadlines

Qualities

• A sensitive and patient approach to advising and mentoring of partners
• Dynamic and willing to take initiative
• A team player but also willing and able to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to be flexible and adaptable to changing contexts and priorities
• Empathy with and commitment to the principles of Catholic social teaching

Other

• Experience of working with marginalised rural and urban communities.
• Thorough knowledge of English and Kiswahili

Benefits

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

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Credit Intern at Sanergy

Sanergy is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements. Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life Toilets. We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable end products, such as organic fertilizer, insect-based animal feed, and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the end products to Kenyan farms under the brand name Farm Star.

About Fresh Life:

Fresh Life is an award-winning social venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements.

Our systems-based approach to solving the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of franchised micro-entrepreneurs, who operate low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life – as small businesses.

We provide critical support services – such as access to finance, business analytics, training, and marketing. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it from the community. We convert the waste into valuable by-products, such as organic fertilizer and renewable energy. Finally, we sell the by-products to Kenyan farms.

Intern Job Description Template

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our company by assisting various departments. You will be working closely with our team to conduct credit appraisal, invoice arrears collection and attend meetings where you will be asked to take minutes.

To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns.

Key Accountabilities

• Through call follow ups and sms, follow up on payment on overdue customer accounts and ensure achievement of set targets for the collections of invoices
• Issuing receipts and reports to Fresh Life Operators regarding account status
• Handle customer complaints & queries and offer advice to the clients
• Refer unresolved cases for to Credit Manager, prepare weekly reports on collections received, follow ups done and commitment dates agreed on.
• Attend meetings and take minutes
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce or other related degree from a recognized university
• A final year student or recent graduate.
• Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask.

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Front Office Legal Assistant at Alice Mugo and Associates

A premier law firm located in Karen, Nairobi. We specialize in commercial law, corporate law, intellectual property and dispute resolution. We are business lawyers committed to supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs, NGOs and similar business organizations.

The candidate will handle the front office, mail and court documents dispatch, client care, basic filing and record keeping.
The candidate will also be responsible for managing the office.

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Branch Underwriter, First Assurance at Absa

Absa Bank Limited (Absa) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Africa Group Limited. Absa offers personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management as well as bancassurance.

Job Summary

To support the Branch by providing operational support in the General business underwriting processes. Act as the point of contact/reference for the underwriting section in the face of the customer ensuring end to end service management. Maintain a high degree of proficiency at all times with relevant stakeholders in order to deliver on the work outputs and ensure alignment to all laid down governance and control requirements through the process.

Job Description

• Support the branch manager to Implement business acquisition strategic plan by growing GWP in line with the Company’s growth strategy for the retail segment through retention, generic growth and acquisition of new business.
• Conduct regular training to intermediaries and clients to icrease uptake of the company’s products.
• Manage agreements with the channel partners and ensure consistent compliance by all parties.
• Ensure top notch customer experience is provided to all business partners across the entire retail channel
• Adhering to the companies laid down underwriting standards.
• Achieving departmental service standards in processing, approval and release of crucial documents within set Turn Around times;
• Adhere to interdepartmental SLA in liaison with other departmental.
• Pricing for new clients and issuance of quotations
• Ensuring renewal notices with appropriate terms are sent 60 days to renewal.
• Ensuring all business closed is debited within the month
• Assist in Underwriting performance monitoring and implementing corrective measures.
• Accept business in line with the companies credit control policy
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with intermediaries and direct client and other stakeholders.

Education

Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Legal Entity Controller, Kenya & Zimbabwe at The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American multinational beverage corporation, and manufacturer, retailer, and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.

As Legal Entity Controller you will be responsible for managing accounting, external audit and tax compliance of the legal entities in Kenya & Zimbabwe (2 countries, 4 legal entities) and working as the key local FS business partner with the Franchise Leadership team to proactively identify and mitigate strategic and transactional accounting and tax risks.

Additionally, you will be overseeing compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, Company’s policies & procedures and/or other local accounting regulations as well as Company accounting policies and be safeguarding the resources of the Company by ensuring compliance with Statutory requirements (no fines/penalties), enforcing internal controls and Company policies, and continuously improving them to ensure smooth operations of the business.

In this role you will have people management responsibility for 1 Tax & Accounting Analyst based in Nairobi and potentially additional resources during statutory external audit periods. You will be required to travel less than 5% of your time, mainly requiring overnight stays.

What You’ll Do for Us:

Accounting and Reporting

• Manage non-financial reporting to headquarters in Atlanta, including impairment surveys, third party guarantee reports, legal reserves, payments to government officials, etc.
• Review monthly computation of service fees.
• Prepare monthly legal entity Profit and Loss´ (P&Ls) and narratives and quarterly legal entity balance sheets and narratives.
• Co-ordinate the External Audit with EY, in terms of completion, review and sign-off of the Annual Financial Statements with Controller, BU Finance Director, Planning and Analysis Manager and external auditors.
• Organize legal entity board meetings with input from Franchise Finance Manager and Franchise Legal Counsel including the preparation of board packs and accompanying PowerPoint presentations.
• Ensure items highlighted at monthly Balance Sheet Risk and Opportunities meetings are addressed and acted upon within agreed timelines.
• Responsible for interacting as needed with other areas, i.e. Accounting Research, Corporate Treasury, Corporate Tax, Controllers Group, etc.
• Review Accountant in Charge Memoranda (AICs), Standard Practices and Procedures (SPPs), etc. that impact the Coca-Cola business to ensure that the financial statements are being properly reported.

Tax Planning, Mitigation and Compliance

• Proactively work with the BU functions to mitigate all tax risks and support Commercial Finance and Franchise teams in resolving indirect tax issues (excise, customs, VAT, income and PAYE) affecting the system.
• Review significant contracts, agreements and business processes for compliance and tax efficiency.
• Maintain tax tracker and engage the BU and Atlanta corporate tax department on all tax issues arising and progress in resolving them.
• Review of the monthly VAT, deferred tax and corporation tax computations and related journal vouchers for posting into the ledger and prepare/review monthly tax returns and follow up for timely filing with, payment to and reconciliation with Self-Assessment Returns as issued by the respective Revenue Authorities in Kenya & Zimbabwe.
• Approval of monthly/quarterly general ledger (GL) tax account reconciliations.
• In liaison with Controller and Tax Manager, engage senior tax counsel, external tax advisers and tax authorities and coordinate responses to all tax audits and queries within timelines agreed with or demanded by tax authorities.
• Collaborate with Legal and Company secretarial service providers to ensure compliance with Companies’ Act and other local/secretarial requirements.
• Monthly/periodic review of tax authorities´ statement of accounts for all taxes to ensure payments are correctly allocated and receipt of refunds are confirmed by the revenue authorities.
• Proactively manage work assigned to external advisor to ensure that agreed timelines are met, and quality standards are adhered to within the approved budget.

Operational Control and Compliance

• Coordinate the quarterly Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) certification process with Franchise Finance Director, Controller, Franchise Legal and Franchise General Manager.
• Work with Franchise Finance to ensure proper documentation, communication and implementation of all relevant Company policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit process conducted by the Corporate Audit Department and EY, respectively.

Interaction Points

• EY External Auditors – Audit planning, liaison, exchange of information, audit conclusion.
• Genpact team and other IS Process teams – exchange of information, reviews, problem solving
• Corporate Audit Department – Liaison, exchange of information, audit conclusion and management action points if applicable.
• Controllership team – Supervision, allocation of work and problem solving.
• Senior Tax Counsel / Accounting Research Manager / Treasury Services Managers – Problem solving and exchange of information.
• General Ledger Manager / Disbursements Manager / Treasury Supervisor / Accounts Payable Manager – Liaison, exchange of information.
• Franchise General Manager/Franchise Finance Manager/Franchise Legal Counsel – SEC Letter process
• Franchise operations (Legal, HR, Operations, etc.) – Problem solving and multi-functional projects.
• Suppliers / Tax Advisers / Auditors / Tax officials – Exchange of information.
• Bottling Investment Group (BIG) Equity Investment contacts and Equity Investees Finance Managers – Exchange of information.
• Controls and Compliance Manager – Liaison, exchange of information.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• University Degree preferably in Finance, Accounting or related and registered qualified professional Accountant (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• 5-10 years’ experience in applied Accounting, preferably gained in a multinational environment.
• External Audit experience with Big 4 Audit Companies.
• Tax Planning and Compliance.
• Strategic Financial Consulting.
• Auditing, Risk Management and Internal Controls (e.g. SOX, Segregation of Duties, etc.).
• US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP.
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills.
• Treasury appreciation.
• Analytical skills.
• Systems thinking.

What We Can Do for You: This highlights the benefits of working at The Coca-Cola Company for this specific role –connecting the overall employer brand value to our purpose, culture and benefits. Should be no more than 3 bullets.

• Benefit1
• Benefit 2

Travel requirements:

• X% of travel required

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Primary School Teacher Interns (National Position) at Lutheran World Federation

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF; German: Lutherischer Weltbund) is a global communion .The Department for World Service is the LWF’s humanitarian arm. It has programmes in 32 countries. The LWF is a member of ACT Alliance.

Reports to:  Head Teacher

Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp

Lutheran World Federation World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following position to be based in Kakuma.

Job Function

Reporting to the Head teacher, the teacher will teach and oversee school academic progress for learners, support professional development of refugee teachers, assess learners to track and report on learning outcomes, provide psychosocial support and ensure inclusivity in all school activities.

Duties and responsibilities of a Primary school Teacher Intern

• Prepare for and teach lessons assigned to him/her
• Enforce inclusive education programs reducing/eliminating barriers for inclusion of children with disabilities in regular schools
• Ensure all teaching and learning materials available in schools are distributed equitably, used efficiently and recorded well
• Teach subjects of specialization to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes to learners;
• Evaluate learners in subjects of specialization and prepare them for national and other examinations;
• Assist head teacher and deputy head teacher to upload learners’ details on online data systems including NEMIS, conduct surveys and other related tasks, including registration of candidates for national examinations
• Support child protection by identifying, referring/supporting children with protection concerns and providing psychosocial support
• Work with protection focal teachers and teacher counsellors to improve safety and hild protection in schools and community
• Coordinate gender mainstreaming issues for teachers and learners in curricular and co-curricular activities such as sports to ensure gender equity, equitable participation and maximization of potential of teachers and learners;
• Manage digital learning and e-learning devices used in learning processes
• Collect, collate and maintain all school records such as enrolment, teaching and learning resources, evaluation records and attendance registers;
• Ensure discipline in school is maintained and arbitrate any disputes;
• Supervise cleanliness of the school compound and ensure the learners are tidy;
• Embrace teamwork through collaborative planning and teaching to ensure consistency and improvement in curriculum delivery;
• Serve as a role model and maintain learner discipline to create conducive environment for learning
• Engage learners in curricular and co-curricular activities so as to identify, nurture and develop talents;

Requirements for appointment

A teacher must:-

• Have Primary teacher Education certificate.
• Be registered with TSC and in possession of TSC teacher certificate

Personal Attributes for the above post

• Ability to manage and use e-learning/digital devices for teaching and learning, prepare and upload learner content on devices, data collection and analysis
• Experience of working in refugee schools or with refugee community in the camp or urban set up.
• Exemplary guidance and counselling skills, and experience in provision of psychosocial support
• Passionate for inclusive education and girl’s education program
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.

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Direct Sales Agent at Wananchi Group

Wananchi is the leading business providing affordable entertainment and connectivity for the rapidly growing middle class in East Africa.

Job Description/Requirements

Business Unit: SimbaNET Com Limited

Report to: HOD – Sales SME

Annual Targets: As communicated by HOD

Profile and Main Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to Head of Sales SME, the Direct Sales Agents will independently manage sales within the SimbaNET Sales Department and at the Customer level. The role’s main focus will be Sales, Collection, and Client Relations.

The Sales Executive will independently produce and manage quotations/proposals /tenders and will submit them to the Customer under the supervision of the HOD Sales – SME. The target will be to close all sales calls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate and other Vertical markets – pursue all SME leads and ensure payments that are due are made in a timely fashion
• Information Exchange – Submit detailed and accurate weekly and monthly reports
• Client Relations
• To ensure the customers’ expectations are met, that they get their money’s worth, collection, ensure all customers have valid contracts, customer visit and feedback, customer retention.
  Implement a solution to a client by ensuring that all key project aspects are delivered within a timely and professional manner
• Ensure all clients have valid contracts

Specific Responsibilities:

• Identifying and developing suitable Corporate, Government and Regional Prospects to approach for selling Simbanet Products, Solutions and Services
• Carrying out sales tasks associated with the Sales department
• With the approval of the HOD SME, negotiate rates for proposed products or solutions with customers
• Creating and building relationships and database with prospects with focus on SME accounts
• Drafting Agreements and following up with the customers for signing; Follow up payments of customers after the invoice has been raised
• Liaising with other departments on a quick and smooth implementation and commissioning of the projects. To achieve prescribed level of sales and performance in key areas and maintain a pipeline of opportunities.
• To work and collaborate with internal departments, pre and post sales, to ensure that all aspect of the sales are achieved effectively and on time.
• To proactively establish relationships with partners, key business organizations, and other bodies where required.
• To provide regular feedback from the marketplace on the effectiveness and suitability of the products and services and new product requirements.
• To prepare and submit weekly reports as requested by sales management.
• To attend sales and training meetings arranged by the company and Sales Management as appropriate.
• To provide a positive and professional image of the role and the company both to customers and colleagues at all times.
• Identifying and developing suitable prospects to approach for selling company Products, Solutions and Services
• Negotiating rates for proposed product or solutions.
• Building a reputable client database
• Drafting Agreements and following up with the customers for signing after receiving an LPO
• Following up with the Project Team on a quick and smooth implementation after receiving an LPO.
• Follow up payments of customers after the invoice has been raised – 1st Payment only.
• Carry out Sales Activities & assist the HOD Sales SME to assist in efforts to collect amounts from various SME bodies and large corporate accounts
• Information exchange and Provide accurate feedback on progress made in weekly and monthly report

TARGETS: Monthly target is $ 1500 per month

Requirements:

• A degree in any commercial related field or Information Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years corporate selling experience in Telecommunications – ISP, PDNO, GSM operators, Resellers etcetera.
• Should have good knowledge of customer relations.
• Good knowledge of WiMAX, Fiber and VSAT technologies.
• A good understanding of the Sales cycle

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communications and negotiation skills
  Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  Ability to quickly grasp concepts, work under pressure, deliver to meet deadlines
  Must be self‐driven, motivated, enthusiastic, positive and pleasant individual who is result oriented
  Ability to interface and communicate effectively at all levels within a corporate environment
  Must be a team player and can demonstrate the ability to work with the various departments within the company to achieve the shared Vision

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