UNDP Programme Specialist Job in Kenya

Programme Specialist 

(Governance and Rule of Law), GROL

Closing date:  15 Oct 2012

UN Development Programme

I. Position Information

Job Title: Programme Specialist, GROL Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya Reports to: Governance and Rule of Law (GROL) Programme Manager Reports: DCD (P) Contract Type: Fixed-Term International Approved Grade:P4

II. Organizational Context

The UNDP Governance and Rule of Law Programme (GROL) supports primarily the achievement of Outcome 2 of the Country Programme (2011-2015): “Somali women and men, girls and boys, benefit from more inclusive, equitable and accountable governance, improved services, human security, access to justice and human rights," which is comprised of five main sub-outcomes: 

• Sub Outcome 2.1. Mechanisms for transition to democratic and accountable structures and systems of governance designed and implemented 
• Sub Outcome 2.2. Key public sector reforms designed and implemented in an inclusive, gender-sensitive, participatory and transparent manner. 
• Sub Outcome 2.3. The capacities for parliamentary and civil society actors strengthened for effective and accountable governance oversight. 
• Sub Outcome 2.4. Technical assistance provided to improve security, establish a functioning judiciary, access to justice, a constitutional and legal framework, and protection of human rights under the rule of law. 
• Sub Outcome 2.5. Mechanisms in place to support improved access to equitable prioritized basic services, especially for women and vulnerable groups. Previously stand-alone programmes, Governance and Rule of Law programmes, have been merged so as to enhance the quality and impact of UNDP resources on the ground and allow for more synergies and harmony in UNDP CO work.

The Programme focuses on six thematic areas that are closely inter-related, mutually reinforcing and all equally essential to the strengthening of governance and rule of law in Somalia: 

1. Fostering Inclusive Political Processes: The objective of this thematic area is to enable political institutions to support inclusive transitions through the development of democratic, oversight and legislative processes. 
2. Strengthening Core Institutional Systems and Functions: The objective of this thematic area is to strengthen core capacities and systems at national, regional and local level, whilst supporting federal and regional leadership to establish clear priorities and plans for the implementation of broader institutional development initiatives. 
3. Developing Access to Justice and the Judicial System: Building on the previous achievements of the Rule of Law and Security (ROLS) programme, this thematic area works to expand the depth and breadth of justice service provision, through a move from legal aid to legal empowerment, expanding into areas of civil law affecting women and minorities as alimony, women’s inheritance, and access to public services, and increasing the number of paralegals and giving stronger consideration to the customary and sharia justice systems. 
4. Strengthening Police and Security Sector Governance: This thematic area aims to introduce and implement strategic development plans for the police, mapping out the vision for policing in Somalia’s regions, outlining how key reforms will be achieved and providing a perspective on sustainability and the role of the government in supporting the police. The pillar will ensure that policing can manage critical issues for Somalis communities, such as piracy, conflict and insurgency. 
5. Enabling Resilient Local Governance and Service Delivery: The objective of this pillar of the programme is for local governance to contribute to peace and equitable priority service delivery, and support the establishment of district-level autonomous and accountable local governments and the development of effective linkages with constituent communities and the private sector. This pillar is UNDP’s contribution to the Joint Programme on Local Governance and decentralized service delivery (JPLG) which is a five-year Programme of UNDP, ILO, UNCDF, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF. 
6. Enhancing Community Security and Resilience: This thematic area complements institutional support and service provision in justice, security and basic services through a community driven approach, ensuring that marginalised clans, women and youth are actively involved in the planning, monitoring and execution of security services. Using a bottom-up approach this pillar will build civil society, L/NGO and governmental consensus around community safety and security approaches.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for Governance and Rule of Law, the Programme Specialist will be responsible for general programme management, accountability and oversight, partnership building and resource mobilization as well as promoting innovations, advocacy and knowledge building within the GROL programme. 

S/he fosters synergies across the 6 thematic areas of the GROL programme and aligns them to CPD Outcomes One and Two. 

The incumbent provides reporting support to ensure that all reports produced under GROL are of high quality and meet the standards required by the donors and counterparts. 

S/he also provides quality assurance to programme/project boards, and high-quality advisory services to project teams where necessary in order to improve empirical-based monitoring and reporting against proper baselines in both a qualitative and quantitative respect. 

The incumbent liaises with UNDP’s Planning and Partnership Unit (PPU) to ensure that projects’ evaluations and audits are implemented and developed according to schedules, findings and recommendations.

The Programme Specialist coordinates activities of Programme Management staff and supervises the GROL national programme specialists and programme associates. 

S/he works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UNDP units, UN Agencies, UNDP HQ staff, Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation and continuous innovations in her/his key areas of responsibilities..

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions: 

• Programme Accountability and Oversight 
• Advisory Services and Technical Expertise 
• Programme Management 
• Partnership building and Resource Mobilization 
• Innovations, Advocacy and Knowledge Building

Ensure effective programme accountability and oversight, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Ensures that GROL programme activities respond to the development needs of Somalia and are in accordance with the national and sub-national priorities as articulated in the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2011-2015 and all relevant national and sub-national strategies; 
• Ensures accountability of the GROL programme to donors and counterparts throughout the delivery of outcome-level results and management of programme resources;
• Ensures strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations and ensuring the implementation of clear accountability mechanisms throughout the programme portfolio; 
• Participates in internal control mechanisms for adherence to UNDP rules and regulations in contracts, assets, procurement, recruitment, etc. as required; 
• Provides quality assurance to the programme/project boards by carrying out objective and independent programme oversight and monitoring functions 
• Oversees the implementation of the CO monitoring and evaluation plan as it relates to GROL programme; 
• Ensures synergies and complementarity between the GROL programme and other units in UNDP Somalia to achieve CPD outcomes.

Ensures provision of high-quality advisory services and technical expertise, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Provides technical support and advice for programme implementation to project teams and counterparts on the current and newly emerging Governance and Rule of Law issues; 
• Identifies policy-driven issues, best practices and lessons learned on Governance and Rule of Law at global, regional and national level and ensure these are integrated into the programme planning and implementation; 
• Advises on the design and implementation of coherent institutional capacity development strategies by the Programme Pillars ensuring these strategies contribute to the national development plans where they exist; 
• Proactively identifies risks and challenges to the on-going operations of the GROL programme and provides project teams on mitigation strategies; 
• Provides policy advice to programme manager, senior CO management, government counterparts, donors and other partners on issues related to GROL;

Ensure effective programme management, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• In close consultation with PPU, ensures the elaboration of coherent work plans and budgets for all activities in the Programme portfolio and the continuous monitoring of project work plans, 
• Ensures timely and adequate reporting against plans in consultation with PPU, including providing timely and articulate progress reports and inputs to the Strategic Results Framework and Results Oriented Annual Report; 
• Preparation of high quality project documents and proposals, and encouraging adequate peer review of the same through established mechanisms (LPAC); 
• Ensures that the 6 programme pillars coordinate their implementations at the field level and contribute to the expected outcomes of the CPD 
• Ensures that each programme pillar establishes management information which allows the efficient and effective collection of outcome-level data including sex and age-segregated data so that programme monitoring and evaluation can take place and progress can be measured 
• Guides the development of GROL’s communication strategy and tools including fact sheets and brochures in close collaboration with the project teams and with CO communication unit 
• Supervises the national programme specialists and programme associates and ensure their individual RCAs are aligned with the overall vision of the programme and support delivery of programme outcomes 
• Represents GROL programme, as requested by the Programme Manager 
• Drafts, maintains and supports the implementation of programme evaluation and audit plans. Support the drafting of TORs for internal evaluations and audits 
• Champions for the achievement of Country Programme Outcome 1 &2 and ensure the effective application of RBM tools for Programme effectiveness and achievement of results

Promotes partnership building and resource mobilization, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Advises on the preparation and clearance of agreements with partners (donors, government, CSOs, UN agencies and other partners) in close coordination with PPU 
• Develops mechanisms and instruments for selection of appropriate government and civil society partners in the implementation of the programme pillars 
• Coordinates GROL programme resource mobilization efforts in conjunction with PPU 
• Facilitates GROL engagement with non-traditional donors to support GROL programme 
• Leads and coordinates partner surveys and consolidation of GROL response and follow-up when and as required. 
• Undertakes conflict sensitive analysis and perception surveys to determine what public needs, views and priorities are with regard to Governance and Rule of Law 
• Forges closer linkages with the other UN offices, programmes, agencies and entities, and other international and national stakeholders concerned with or providing assistance on GROL issues to Somalia; Lead the development of Joint Programme Documents when needed

Ensures innovation, advocacy and knowledge building within the GROL programme, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Identifies new ideas and opportunities for the development of new interventions in the area of governance and rule of law, and facilitates the alignment of the GROL programme with the new emerging priorities in the light of the political transition in Somalia and the implementation of the Provisional Federal Constitution 
• Promotes GROL programme, ensuring maximum and appropriate levels of visibility and public awareness on results of the ongoing activities, and positioning UNDP as a neutral actor with high quality policy advice 
• Provides leadership on governance and rule of Law issues within the framework of United Nations Somalia Assistance strategy (UNSAS) Outcome 3, Internal Strategic Framework (ISF), and other coordination structures
• Ensures that lessons learned and best practices in the area of governance and rule of law are captured and documented to inform wider policies and programmes and facilitate replication elsewhere 
• Leads proactive showcasing of the programme activities in regional and international for a and knowledge dissemination through existing UNDP global practice networks 
• Leads the development of new ways of engaging with non-state actors including traditional structures in the delivery of the governance and rule of law strategies 
• Supports capacity- and knowledge building of national counterparts 
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the CO and, in particular, within the GROL Programme.

IV. Impact of Results

Evidenced results will take the form of a quality integration of the work currently being developed in separate fashion by projects previously separated in the Governance and Rule of Law and Security portfolio. Enhanced impact will also be manifest in the more streamlined and comprehensive character of the capacity development assistance provided to counterparts as a product of the merger and a smooth transition to its implementation.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda 

• Creates effective advocacy strategies 
• Performs analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses

Results-Based Programme Development and Management 

• Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work 
• Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration 
• Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation 
• Analyses country situation to identify opportunities for project development 
• Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly

Building Strategic Partnerships 

• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build strategic alliances relevant to UNDP’s mandate and strategic agenda 
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners 
• Promotes UNDP’s agenda in inter-agency meetings

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches 

• Seeks a broad range of perspectives in developing project proposals 
• Identifies new approaches and promotes their use in other situations 
• Creates an environment that fosters innovation and innovative thinking 
• Makes the case for innovative ideas from the team with own supervisor

Resource Mobilization (Field Duty Stations) 

• Analyses information on potential bilateral donors and national counterparts to recommend a strategic approach 
• Identifies and compiles lessons learned 
• Develops a resource mobilization strategy at the country level

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing 

• Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches 
• Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise  

• Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines 
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally 
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments 
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals 

• Performed analysis of political situations and scenarios, and contributes to the formulation of institutional responses 
• Uses the opportunity to bring forward and disseminate materials for global advocacy work and adapts it for use at country level

Client Orientation 

• Anticipates client needs 
• Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider 
• Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective 
• Solicits feedback on service provision and quality

Core Competencies: 

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
• Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment 
• Self-development, initiative-taking 
• Acting as a team player and facilitating team work 
• Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively 
• Creating synergies through self-control 
• Managing conflict 
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. 
• Informed and transparent decision making

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, law, or any related field.

Experience: 

• 7 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects 
• Proven experience in partnership building and networking 
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with RBM methodologies and tools (project and programe management, design, monitoring and evaluation and report writing) 
• Experience in governance and public sector management in developing countries. Post-conflict experience is an asset 
• Experience in programme management, including project formulation, implementation and reporting is an asset 
• Thorough knowledge of Atlas and UNDP procedures is an asset 
• Knowledge and experience in Somalia is an asset 
• Experience with UNDP preferred 
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required;

How to apply: 

“Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/. OR http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=33042

FilmAid International Audio Producer Job in Kenya

Audio Producer

Closing date:  22 Oct 2012

FilmAid International

About FilmAid: Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers. 

FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being.

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform. 

People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities. 

In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. 

Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities. 

FilmAid also seeks to experiment with other media that can be used to achieve its stated goals.

FilmAid is looking to recruit an Audio Producer with the general objective of working closely with the Dadaab Production team to fulfill production editing needs. 

The Audio Producer reports to the Head of Production and will fulfill the following responsibilities: 

Key responsibilities: 

• Examine and interpret program documents, generate work plans and develop and manage audio production budget 
• Generate periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) audio production reports. 
• Editing raw recorded audio on a variety of programming types, from educational tutorials to fiction titles, interstitials, title/credit sequences and special projects. 
• In charge of maintaining efficient process flow of all audio edited material. 
• In charge of the pre-production, production and post-production audio production processes. 
• Developing an audio production schedule/ work plan. Responsible for all stages of audio production. 
• In charge of production of audio scripts on key subject areas as directed by head of production. 
• Supervise audio production logs for broadcast 
• Assisting the head of production in the studio recording process. 
• QCing of edited material. 
• Processing audio (EQ, noise reduction) 
• Encoding audio file. 
• Provide effective staff supervision 
• Training youth filmmakers on audio production.

Requirements:

• Must be of Kenyan nationality OR Must be eligible to work in Kenya. 
• Experience in working in a radio environment/audio or radio programming 
• Knowledge of audio editing software, including ProTools & Sound Forge and knowledge of the audio recording process. 
• Knowledge of how to set up and efficiently run a digital audio workstation. 
• Knowledge of handling a mixing board/audio mixer to ensure highest sound quality as can be achieved. 
• Good understanding of production process 
• Additional skills in Videography/ Photography is an added advantage 
• Media Training (Film & Print) skills 
• Content Management and distribution experience 
• Meticulous attention to detail as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines. 
• Strong oral and written communications skills. 
• good training skills 
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area. 
• Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills. 
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.

How to apply: 

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 22nd October 2012 To jobskenya@filmaid.org

Note that applicants who send letters of references, testimonials or any other documents apart from those requested will be automatically disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

ICAP Grants Accountant and Training Coordinator Jobs in Kisumu

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Applications are invited for the following position:
 

1. Grants Accountant

Location: Kisumu with frequent travel to ICAP-supported facilities in Nyanza
 

Overall Job Function:
 

The Grants Accountant has overall responsibility for the implementation and improvement of the grants management component of the ICAP program, which is designed to provide financial and technical assistance to the host country’s health systems with the aim of improving infrastructure necessary to support HIV Care and Treatment programs.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• To reconcile cash and bank accounts
• To maintain accurate bookkeeping records
• To prepare and enter transactions into paper-based and computer accounting systems
• To validate invoices and ensure timely and accurate payment of those expenses
• To oversee petty cash management, including a daily physical cash count and reconciliation and accountability of any unexplained discrepancies
• To monitor and ensure timely clearance of travel advances
• To oversee payroll preparation on a monthly basis, including social insurance and professional tax payments and records
• To provide technical assistance to subcontracted site partners on invoice preparation, reconciliation of subcontract funds, and documentation of subcontract expenses
• To work in collaboration with country office staff in oversight of subcontracts and of personnel related work expenses
• To ensure adherence to ICAP policies and procedures and donor financial management requirements
• To perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, economics, or finance
• Professional accounting qualifications CPA III, ACCA
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Computer literacy in Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer literacy in Quick books and other accounting packages
• Facility for team-oriented work while maintaining a strong sense of independent initiative
• Knowledge of working with USG funded projects
• Experience working in NGO setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

2. Training Coordinator

Location: Kisumu with travel to ICAP sites in Nyanza
 

Overall Job Function:
 

To oversee all aspects of the planning, logistics and implementation of trainings at ICAP
 

Key Responsibilities:

• To organize and plan technical aspects of training
• To oversee the logistic aspects of training
• To oversee the printing of training material
• To organize facilitators for training
• To act as the coordinator at the trainings
• To oversee the welfare of trainees
• To follow up implementation of work plans developed during trainings
• To coordinate e-learning sessions at centres of excellence

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science or health related field and at least two years experience in training area.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and Swahili
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent administrative and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, partners and trainees

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 referees (one who should be at least your current/previous supervisor) should be sent to the 

HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 19th October 2012. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

www.columbia-icap.org

UN Children's Fund M&E specialist Job in Kenya

M&E Specialist – Cash Transfer Programme, P3,TA

Closing date:  17 Oct 2012

UN Children's Fund

If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of M&E specialist with UNICEF Somalia, Nairobi.

If successful, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Nairobi and Somalia that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post

Under the supervision of the cash transfers program coordinator, the post will support the office in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities linked to the cash transfers/vouchers programs funded by UNICEF in Somalia. 

Based on the evolution of the scale of the cash transfers/vouchers program, the incumbent might be required to support the program coordinator on additional tasks.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate the cash transfers/vouchers monitoring activities: a. Manage the Cash and Voucher Monitoring Group (CVMG) monitoring process: facilitate in collaboration with ODI monthly CVMG meetings, supervise and support the collection and analysis of cash transfers/vouchers quantitative and qualitative data with the third part monitoring partners (ODI and SATG); b. Provide ongoing technical support and strategic orientation to the CVMG and be the focal point for ODI, SATG and the CVMG members; c. Ensure information flows between the CVMG, the CBRWG and external stakeholders; d. Based on the results of the interim evaluation, ensure that the recommendations to improve the current monitoring system are addressed in collaboration with ODI and the NGOs partners; e. Transform the monitoring results of the cash program into advocacy materials to support fund raising efforts and inform the future of the programme; f. Share progress and results of the monitoring system externally (CBRWG, clusters) and internally (especially with the PME section); and g. Develop innovative ways to regularly adjust the data collection (both quantitative and qualitative) to the challenging and high risk context of the office.
• Support the final evaluation of the program, review reports, facilitate the field data collection of the evaluation team, link the evaluation team with the key stakeholders of the program Brief staff members in the zone and liaison offices on the correct application and interpretation of UN/UNICEF personnel rules, regulations, procedures and policies. Provide orientation to newly recruited local staff on personnel procedures and requirements.
• Produce lessons learnt and advocacy materials the cash transfers/vouchers program to inform UNICEF decision making and the future development of the program for middle and long term strategy, develop a management response based on the recommendations of the final evaluation.
• Support the program coordinator in different tasks such as participation to coordination meeting with partners, supervision of implementing partners, writing of activities reports.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies required

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Political sciences, international relations, Development Planning, Statistics or a related technical field. 
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme monitoring and evaluation in the field, experience in emergencies context is required. 
• Ability to work under pressure is required 
• Proficiency in written and oral English and local language of duty station required. 

Core Values (Required) 

o Commitment
o Diversity and Inclusion o Integrity 

Core Competencies (Required) o Communication 

o Working with People
o Drive for Results 

Functional Competencies (Required) 

o Analyzing
o Applying Technical Expertise o Following instructions and Procedures
o Planning and Organizing

How to apply: 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated Curriculum Vitae attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below. 

UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).

Please quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of your application subject.

Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered. Email to:somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply UNICEF is a non-smoking environment

Save the Children Media and Advocacy Manager Job in Kenya

Media and Advocacy Manager- Somalia/Somaliland Country Office

Team/Programme: PDQ
Location:  Nairobi
Grade:  TBC (Competitive Package)
 
Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose: 

The Media and Advocacy manager will shares in the overall responsibility to undertake advocacy work to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at Nairobi level and internationally. 

S/he will manage media enquiries regarding Save the Children in Somalia and will provide support the PDQ department on all issues of advocacy and media.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Director of Quality Programmes

Dimensions: Save the Children International works in 4 regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately 64$ million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

The Media and Advocacy manager is responsible for contributing to advance Save the Children’s policy positions and influence decision-makers, both at Nairobi level and internationally. 

S/he will provide support the PDQ department on all issues of advocacy and media within the Country Office. 

S/he will have  a support role in establishing and promoting an advocacy strategy to ensure that our Country Office:

• is  informed on the extent to which both the emergency response and development interventions are affecting the lives of the targeted populations;
• have evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that both the emergency response and development interventions are having over the communities where SCI works;
• receives regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, programme participants (who are or are not targeted by our interventions), and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required.

Media Work

• Develop and implement media guidelines for local and international media for SCI programme in Somalia/Somaliland.
• Act as media focal point for Somalia programme with SCI media team, ensuring appropriate communications and procedures for media all followed as per SCI guidelines;
• Lead on building a close network of media professionals, stakeholders and communities to ensure appropriate media coverage of SCI’s initiatives in relation to Somalia/Somaliland;
• Lead on journalist and any media visits to Somalia/Somaliland
• Writing relevant articles on child-rights issues for media purposes and develop message points in response to media queries;
• Produces materials for print/online/voice/visual and social media outreach, where appropriate;
• Compile and circulate updates on the situation including figures, key highlights, and links to news stories;
• Collect and gather interest case studies and stories that are newsworthy for use in media work;
• Draft media briefings, talking points, Q&As, press releases and media statements based on the advocacy priorities identified;
• Ensure the internal and SCI  sign off procedure for all external communication;
• Evaluates results and impact of external communications activities.

Advocacy Work

• Develop and implement an advocacy strategy to guide SCI’s work in relation to the Somalia Programme;
• Draft and support the production of advocacy material to be used at regional and international levels;
• Manage advocacy initiatives on Somalia in close coordination with the PDQ, the Operations department and the Country Director, the Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group, and communications and media staff;
• Ensure SCI Somalia Country annual Plan and reports have clear advocacy objectives and strategies, and indicators for assessing the impact of SCI’s advocacy work;
• Support the SMT in high-level advocacy work towards the Humanitarian Country Team, key UN agencies, donors and other agencies, including the Nairobi NGO Consortium;
• Ensure that all advocacy messages, documents and strategies are evidence-based drawn from field experience and assessments, of high quality and effective, and are authorised by the Country Director, and when necessary ensure products are signed-off according to the Save the Children International sign-off procedures;

• Contribute to international advocacy strategies on improved and timely emergency response, resilience, child protection as well as long-term needs in Somalia;

1. Define key advocacy opportunities and targets at national and regional levels, and if needed mobilise international advocacy support for these;
2. Work with colleagues operational in the field to identify key coordination or protection issues that need to be raised with key donors or agencies;
3. Collect and gather interest case studies for quality reporting purposes;
4. Contribute to keep track of all sources of funding allocated to Somalia, and help the PDQ department to develop advocacy objectives;

• Lead Save the Children’s advocacy in Somalia on issues including Protection of Civilians, Rights Violations, Humanitarian Access, Governance and Security, Child Protection, IDPs, Refugees and Returnees; as well as on the possibility of renewed crises;

External Representation

• Act as the first focal point for media enquiries on Somalia;
• Conduct interviews with the media, and keep track of all SCI’s interviews and media coverage of SCI in Somalia;
• Build alliances and partnerships with other INGOs to undertake coordinated advocacy, as well as coordinating activities with other SCI Regional Country Programmes;
• Organise media visits to the affected areas, accompanying journalists during these field visits;
• Lobby and influence key stakeholders (UN agencies, Donors, relevant Government Ministries, International and National NGOs) related to Somalia in line with advocacy priorities identified in the Country Annual Plan and in the Reponses Strategy

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development

• Ensure appropriate staffing within the Media and Advocacy team as well as within the PDQ department;
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in both emergency and development contexts;
• Manage the Media and Advocacy team, define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly;
• Build advocacy capacity and knowledge of Nairobi and field-based staff;
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion  of  staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff directly under his/her supervision;
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.
• Establish a result based system and follow up;
• Oversee that Media and Advocacy staff proactively build and maintain advocacy skills and competencies; required for leading and/or advising first class programs – both for development and emergency programs;
• Manage the performance of all staff with the Media and Advocacy team through:

1. Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
2. Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
3. Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
4. Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans

• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans;
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors. 

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international humanitarian law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with at least 8 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Demonstrated experience in media management and proven ability to understand print/broadcast/online/social media and using these fora to promote clear messages for humanitarian and development issues.
• Clear understanding of the range of media networks and  tools available to influence key targets, and their applicability in a humanitarian situation
• A clear understanding of key humanitarian actors - including UN agencies and bilateral donors - and how they coordinate and operate in emergency situations;
• Proven experience of external representation and direct lobbying of high-level targets
• An ability to synthesise complex information into concise and compelling policy briefing notes and media/advocacy documents
• Direct experience working with communities affected by disasters, and organisations seeking to serve them
• Proven experience of using media for advocacy purposes
• An ability to coordinate and work with diverse groups of people based in multiple locations
• An ability to manage complex workloads and stressful situations
• Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
• Information Communication Technology literate

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: Tuesday 16 October 2012

All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

To Apply: http://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-apply

Academic Writing Jobs in Kenya

Academic Writers   

If you can write academic papers on Nursing, Marketing, Accounting, Economics & Finance, Please send sample paper (preferably 2-3pages) and extend it with your CV at the end of the paper to professionalwriters12@gmail.com.

Writers are to be paid Ksh: 150 per double spaced page.

Area Sales Representative Job in Kenya

Area Sales Representative

1.  Identification      
    Job Title    :    Area Sales Representative (ASR)
    Department    :    Sales
    Reports To    :    Area Sales Manager
    Location    :    Kenya

2.    Purpose

• Responsible for achievement & exceeding of secondary sales targets in a geographical area.
• Provide leadership to a distributor(s) & distributor sales team(s) on maximizing business expectations.

3.    Key Accountabilities

• Train, guide and supervise distributor’s salesmen on product knowledge, selling skills and customer service to meet management expectations.
• Merchandise and ensure display/visibility standards are maintained.
• Develop and maintain accurate market descriptions and define growth potential.
• Accomplish set secondary sales targets.
• Maintain and enhance distribution of product and range in appropriate outlets.
• Ensure distributor has adequate stock and range to meet target volumes.
• Ensure the required reports are correctly completed and submitted to the Head Office on time:

1. Forecast Report (Monthly).
2. Delivery Schedule (Monthly).
3. Secondary Sales Report (Monthly).
4. Daily Sales Numbers (Daily - Written Report to be sent weekly).
5. Market Intelligence & Marketing report (in real time and the written report bi-weekly).
6. Feedback from Market.
7. Proposals and Summary of Promotions.

• Implement and report on marketing activities, e.g. Promotions, POS.
• Ensure Company policies, procedures, business standards and code of conduct are complied with.
• Provide value added performance through the following activities: selling, merchandising, handling customer complaints, opening new outlets, growing new range in outlets and product knowledge dissemination to trade.
• Hold regular performance meetings with the team to discuss business development plans.
• Develop and execute job description for the distributor sales people and ensure that the distributor sales people meet the key focal points.

4.    Job Specification Education and Experience:

• Diploma in a business related field from a recognized institution.
• Van sales Experience is required
• Proven sales experience (2-3 yrs) in a competitive FMCG environment.

Other Skills, Competencies and Requirements

• Strong sales, team-player, and potential management skills:

1. drives for results 
2. thinks strategically 
3. acts with integrity 
4. fosters open communication 
5. provides the best service and motivates customers

• Fluent communication skills in English;
• MS-Office (Word, Excel. PowerPoint) and Database experience at user level;
• Willingness to travel regularly

If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet exciting challenges, Please send your CV and remuneration details to: therecexpert@gmail.com  

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject matter of the email.

Applications should be received by 12th October 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted