ChildFund is an international child-centered development
organization.
In Kenya, ChildFund works through 13 Local Partners comprising
of 51 Community Based Organizations spread across 26 Counties.
We are a member of the ChildFund Alliance; a global network of
12 organizations that assists more than 15 million children in 58 countries
around the world.
around the world.
We work with partners in communities throughout Asia, Africa,
the Americas and the United States to change the underlying conditions that
prevent children from achieving their potential.
Through Funding from DAI, ChildFund Kenya intends to strengthen
the capacity of pastoral communities to address Food Supply Gaps through
Rangeland Management under Climate Change Governance in Samburu North and
Turkana Central Sub- Counties.
Child Fund Kenya is recruiting for the following position on 20
months fixed term contracts.
Job Vacancy: Project Coordinator
Tracking Code: 302821-818
Reporting to: Programs Director
1 Position (20 months contract).
Project to be implemented in Samburu North and Turkana Central
Sub- Counties
Project: Strengthening the Capacity of Pastoral Communities to
Address Food Supply Gaps through Rangeland Management under Climate Change
Governance
Position Description: The incumbent has the
overall responsibility for project implementation and preparation of reports,
working directly with respective County Governments and the community members
on the ground.
He/she also provides technical support to all stakeholders to
ensure successful implementation of the project.
In liaison with the Program Manager of the area, the incumbent
will actively participate in program planning, implementation and reporting to
both Country Office and the donor.
Key areas of responsibility include:
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successfully strengthen the Community Based Management of
Environment and Natural Resources and build the capacity of targeted
communities in climate change adaptation and environmental skills
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Providing leadership and guidance to the project team on all
activities that will be implemented
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Identifying and applying effective measures to realize the
rights of the children, their families and communities through strengthening the
Capacity of Pastoral Communities to address food supply gaps through rangeland
management
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Identification of capacity building needs of community members
including children and youth on the project to ensure informed selection,
planning and management of community activities.
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Provide technical advice, backstopping and capacity building to
staff, partners, children, community based organizations/structures and
community volunteers in climate change adaptation and rangeland management.
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Designing and implementing capacity building activities that
ensure that children, youths and communities understand the importance of
community based management of environment and natural resources.
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Coordinate the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of
the “Strengthening the Capacity of Pastoral Communities to Address Food Supply
Gaps through Rangeland Management” project
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Ensure constant monitoring of activities to ensure the impact of
the project
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Identify and apply effective measures with and for communities
to be able to manage their own grazing zones.
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Ensuring that the project budgets of the Strengthening the
Capacity of Pastoral Communities to Address Food Supply Gaps through Rangeland
Management project is spent according to the implementation plan
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Establishing partnerships with NGO’S and government entities and
various stakeholders to increase long term sustainability of the project
Candidates will need to demonstrate possession of:
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Degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resources or other
related studies
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Three (3) years working experience in the field of environment,
climate change adaptation and livelihood.
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Five (5) years’ experience in project management
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Experience in coordination, facilitating learning processes and
managing relationships of various stakeholders
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Experience in writing donor reports
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Strategic thinking
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Nurturing & developing others
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Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural
environment
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Team-playing skills
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Facilitation skills
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Good interpersonal skills
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
How to Apply
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online
Deadline for submission of applications is on Wednesday 21
February 2018.
Job Vacancy: Project Officer
Tracking Code: 302822-818
Reporting to: Project
Coordinator
2 Positions (20 months contract).
Project to be implemented in Samburu North and Turkana Central
Sub- Counties
Project: Strengthening
the Capacity of Pastoral Communities to Address Food Supply Gaps through
Rangeland Management under Climate Change Governance
Overall Responsibility: Work closely
with the Project Coordinator and Program Manager as well as Local Partner staff
in planning, implementation and reporting of the Strengthening the Capacity of
Pastoral Communities to Address Food Supply Gaps through Rangeland Management
Key areas of responsibility include:
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Providing technical & logistical support for all project
implementation activities within the County.
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Work closely with the Program Coordinator and other key
supporting staff in implementation of the project
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Design, develop and implement specific work plans related to the
Strengthening the Capacity of Pastoral Communities to Address Food Supply Gaps
through Rangeland Management project
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Maintain the existing partnerships and seek new partnerships for
program sustainability
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Write and submit periodic project reports.
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Initiate official cash imprest requests in a timely manner and
promptly account for such cash at the end of the activity.
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Organize and coordinate stakeholder’s forums and other project
activities
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Work with the Resource Poor Households throughout the
implementation of activities under the Strengthening the Capacity of Pastoral
Communities to Address Food Supply Gaps through Rangeland Management Project.
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Organize and conduct trainings targeting the youth, men, women
on Rangeland Management
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Organize for monitoring &follow up, other technical support
and follow-up visits conducted by the Country Office, County Government and the
donor
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Continually come up with innovative and creative practices and
mechanisms that will help in climate resilience and adaptation for the
community.
Candidates will have to demonstrate
possession of:
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A degree in Agriculture, Development studies or Community
Development. Specialization & experience in both Crop and Livestock
production a plus. Understanding of climate issues will be an added advantage
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, organize
workloads, prioritize and meet deadlines
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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Be a team player
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Possess strong interpersonal skills, particularly in relation to
dealing with pastoralists, youth& women groups
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Knowledge on climate change adaptations
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time / Regular
How to Apply
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apply online
Deadline for submission of applications is on Wednesday 21
February 2018.
Job Vacancy: Grant Finance
Officer
Tracking Code: 302823-818
General Description of the Role: The Grant Finance
Officer will be responsible for receiving, reviewing, reconciling processing
and giving feedback on the payment and accounting processes. The Grant Finance
Officer will report to the Finance Director.
Key Duties:
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Ensure expenditures and supporting documents are in compliance
with donor’s regulation/audit requirements and coded correctly.
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Pro-actively raise issues and concerns with the Finance Manager
to ensure Childfund remains in compliance with donor contract and regulations
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Prepare timely accurate financial reports in donor format.
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Coordinating external and internal audits of the
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Payment processing, matching requisition to LPO and invoices, ensuring
they are duly approved subject to approval limits.
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Receive and review accountability declaration forms from the
grant staff. Suggest refunding if there is any rejections of expenses due to
unacceptable supporting documents.
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Cash accounting & management.
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Payments processing –Raise payment vouchers,
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Entering of payments in web based financial system.
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Doing bank reconciliation and mpesa reconciation on a monthly
basis.
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Participate in end month closures.
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Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s degree and CPA part 3
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A good understanding of mobile payment processes
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Ability to handle multiple accounting tasks including small sum
payments and reporting
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Knowledge of grant accounting and major donor regulations (DFID,
Foundations, other multi laterals etc.)
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Competent with all Microsoft Office & accounting packages
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Good organisational and time management skills
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At least two years Professional experience in accountancy and
administration especially in an NGO
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Ability to work under pressure
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time /
Regular
How to Apply
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apply online
Deadline for submission of applications is on Wednesday 21
February 2018.
Job Vacancy: M & E Officer
Tracking Code: 302824-818
Department: Programs
Location: National Office
Reporting Relationship: Program Manager
Job Summary: Provides
technical assistance in the development, implementation of monitoring and
evaluation systems for DDP project and promote networking with project
stakeholders.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will have the following
duties and responsibilities:
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Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation
procedures
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Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress
towards achieving the project output/Outcome;
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Recommend further improvement of the logical framework;
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Monitor the sustainability of the project’s results;
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Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the
efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in
completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate
such bottlenecks;
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Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on
all project activities to the Project Manager;
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Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and
assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports;
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Assist in coordinating across the available components of the
Project to ensure effective implementation.
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Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in
supporting them in their use.
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Perform other duties as required;
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
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University Degree in social sciences preferably in Project
management.
Experience:
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At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation
of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/
Government;
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Experience in designing tools and strategies for data
collection, analysis and production of reports;
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Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
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Strong training & facilitation skills.
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Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English
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Computer proficiency in general office software applications
(i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
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Demonstrated diplomacy in building relationships and working
with diverse cultures and audiences.
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time /
Regular
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
Deadline for submission of applications is on Wednesday 21
February 2018.
Child Fund is committed to the protection of children and does
not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.
All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful
completion of applicable background and reference checks. The position is open
to Kenya citizens. Only short listed candidates will be contacted