Africare is the oldest and largest African-American founded
organization in the field. Africare’s programs address needs in three principal
areas: Agriculture & Food Security, Health & HIV/AIDS, and Water,
Sanitation & Hygiene. Throughout its 40 year history, Africare has reached
30 million people across the continent with innovative, sustainable, culturally
appropriate and life-changing projects to improve the quality of life in
communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. We strategically invest in
innovating and implementing community-based solutions to complex problems, with
a strong focus on skills transfer to create leaders out of beneficiaries. Our
work has transformed communities and garnered wide recognition for its impact
and sustainability.
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Summary:
Africare is rolling out the Improved Approach to Community-based
Nutrition in Turkana (IMPACT) project in Kenya. The goal of IMPACT is to
significantly improve nutrition outcomes for pregnant and lactating women and
infants and young children (defined as <2 years of age) in Turkana County.
Africare aims thereby to sustainably increase diet diversity, and reduce
malnutrition and hunger.
Africare will serve as lead in delivering the IMPACT Program.
IMPACT currently targets villages in Katilu and Turkana South Wards where the
program seeks to increase the quality and quantity of nutritious foods
available to households via community gardening and improved nutrition services
via health worker training and capacitation, in addition to promoting improved
optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and hygiene practices, and micronutrient
supplementation via a set behavior change package owned by Africare; all of
which will be delivered via specified channels at the health facility and
community levels.
Project
Chief of Party
Duties and Responsibilities:
Africare seeks to hire a Chief of Party (CP) for IMPACT who will
lead all coordination and implementation of Africare’s Improved Approach to
Community-based Nutrition in Turkana (IMPACT) Project. Reporting to the Dir of
M&E at Africare HQ in Washington DC, the Chief of Party will serve as the
primary Africare representative for this project in Kenya. The individual will
be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction Africare’s program in
Kenya. S/He will manage all aspects of the country program including technical,
programmatic and operational aspects while ensuring optimal use of human,
financial and physical resources and for full compliance with donor regulations
and requirements and Africare policies. S/He will develop and maintain highly
collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government of
South Africa (SAG), academic institutions, donors, supporters and other
implementing and collaborating partners. S/He will promote partnerships between
the project, government ministries, and other stakeholders and will undertake documentation
of quantitative and qualitative information on experiences and lessons learnt
from the implementation of the program.
The Chief of Party bears final responsibility for meeting program
deliverables by both lead and local partners, and for the achievement of
strategic objectives, intermediate results, and performance expectations
through adherence to high standards of programmatic and management quality.
The CP will oversee county offices and sub-grantee(s), including
collaborations with local government and extension workers, overseeing teams of
6-10 in each ward location. The CP of the proposed IMPACT project will provide
supervision, strategic direction, and leadership to the Project Management
Team, with regards to the progress and course of action(s) on the program. S/he
will be primarily based in Lodwar, Turkana County, and will supervise a small
core team of ten to 20 staff. S/He will provide the highest level of technical
leadership and program quality assurance in Kenya.
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Provide strategic leadership to the design and implementation of
the country programs, projects and activities and oversee program planning,
monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.
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Ensure optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to
successfully meet project milestones and technical quality standards, and to
achieve project objectives, deliverables and targets.
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Provide leadership and manage to ensure that all projects and
activities are executed in line with and meet the technical standards and
expectations of Africare and its donors and supporters.
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Oversee and coordinate the successful completion of planning and
budgeting requirements of the project office.
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Ensure mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of
projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high
quality and on-time performance.
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Provide effective oversight to all financial and administrative
functions undertaken by the country office to ensure efficient and effective
and the provision of sufficient administrative support to all projects.
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Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with
Africare standard operating procedures, and donor policies and regulations, and
national policies and laws.
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Develop and maintain highly collaborative working relationships
with representatives from the Government of Kenya, country government officials
in Turkana, academic institutions, donor, supporters and other implementing and
collaborating partners.
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Ensure documentation and dissemination of findings, impact,
innovations, and lessons learned.
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Lead in-country efforts for development and mobilization of new
resources and donor commitments.
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Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
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A minimum of a Master’s Degree in International Development,
Public Health Nutrition, Social Sciences, Mass Communications, Management,
Business, Marketing, Humanities, or equivalent.
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Minimum of 10 years’ of relevant work experience, preferably in
program management with some technical expertise in international aid, policy
and advocacy, or health, nutrition, and food security projects with focus on
livelihoods and economic empowerment.
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Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the
socio-economic and political situation in Northern Kenya; specific Turkana
County, an advantage.
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Earned value management, project management, and monitoring
skills. Strong project oversight and operations skills. Ability to organize
systems to monitor project results.
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Demonstrated capacity to liaise and negotiate with key
stakeholders in other organizations, private sector, small business owners,
community groups, government agencies, civil society groups, health
institutions and trade unions. Capacity for diplomacy and advocacy.
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Demonstrable ability to work with myriad partners.
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Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
with proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension) in English and
Kiswahili. Ability to Speak HaTurkana an added advantage.
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Demonstrated leadership, staff, and team management qualities,
including crisis and conflict management and mediation.
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Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact
professionally with culturally diverse staff, consultants and project beneficiaries.
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Proven experience in managing complex partnership relationships in
a participatory way.
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Ability to work well both in a team and independently.
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Ability to travel frequently and as required across the
region.*Access to a passport of benefit.
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Ability to communicate efficiently across time zones – USG Eastern
Standard Time primarily, and using email and phone.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
How to Apply:
Applications should include a CV, writing sample and a cover
letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length), the
potential candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the
position and highlight relevant experience and salary requirements.
Please email materials to humanresources@africare.org include
“Chief
of Party – IMPACT Program – Turkana County” in the subject line
All applications must be submitted by email no later than April
27, 2018. The position will remain open until filled.
Project Communication Officer
Closing date: 27 Apr
2018
Duties and Responsibilities:
Africare seeks a Communications Officer to support the IMPACT
project in Turkana County, Kenya. S/He will report to the IMPACT project Chief
of Party and deliver on all activities related to communications and
dissemination, with some public relations, for the project as needed.
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Prepare or edit letters, invitations, press releases, and news
reports in collaboration with Africare point of contact (POC) and donor POC.
Respond to all daily general media inquiries or refer to an appropriate
spokesperson.
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Develop list of key media contacts and conduct direct outreach on
behalf of Africare to promote Africare’s re-entry into Kenya and the launch of
the IMPACT Program and, the generous support of the funder
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Media targets to include: local newspapers, e.g. Business Daily,
the Nairobian, the Standard, the Star, television and radio outlets, online
news outlets, social media (?)
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Connect directly with media contacts and follow up to promote
coverage of the IMPACT project.
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Identify and reach out to communications professionals in key
partners/implementers in Kenya and coordinate project media outreach/social
media efforts, as appropriate.
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Conduct outreach to media contacts to promote day-of coverage of
IMPACT Program event(s) and launch
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Coordinate communications contacts in partner/ implementer
organizations, including funder POC and communications contacts, to coordinate
press activities (where appropriate) and releases, as needed.
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Track and document on-the-record quotes from potential
beneficiaries and stakeholders in/of the IMPACT Program for use in
dissemination materials, presentations, and to provide content for Africare
online and social media platforms.
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Follow all Africare and donor communication policies and procedures
which include maintaining confidentiality of proprietary information.
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Monitor media coverage and other external factors to identify
potential or actual problem areas and opportunities.
Qualifications:
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General knowledge of development and public health in Africa
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General knowledge of Global Development issues such as Nutrition,
Food Security
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Ability to use Microsoft Office programs proficiently,
specifically MS Excel and Word
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Minimum undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, public
relations and affairs or related field. Graduates preferred.
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Over 5 years’ experience in communications work for NGOs or
private sector.
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Ability to effectively research online.
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A quality track record and portfolio in written and communications
(media) materials
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Excellent writing and speaking communication skills.
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Fluency in English and Kiswahili. HaTurkana a plus.
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Ability to work under time pressure and late hours with time lag
to engage US based partners including Africare staff.
How
to Apply:
Applications should include CV, cover letter and a three to five
page writing sample or media material for which you are primary and original
author. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length), the
potential candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the
position and highlight relevant experience and salary requirements.
Please email materials to humanresources@africare.org include
“IMPACT
Communications Officer, Turkana County” in the subject line
All applications must be submitted no later April 27, 2018. The
position will remain open until filled.
Project Monitoring & Evaluation Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
Africare seeks an M&E Director for the IMPACT Program. The
incumbent will provide overall strategic leadership and accountability for the
performance of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of Africare’s Improved
Approach to Community-based Nutrition in Turkana (IMPACT) Project. The Director
will work in collaboration with staff of Africare and project consortium
members, project field offices, and project implementing partners and key
stakeholders in Government, development partners and non-governmental
organizations (including the private sector). The Manager will manage field
M&E staff, short-term surveys, and operational hires.
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Develop and implement project’s result-based M&E Plan,
ensuring timely and accurate reporting on indicator-based performance,
including reports for Africare. Identify appropriate performance indicators for
tracking results and monitoring activities by preparing comprehensive project
performance monitoring and evaluation plan.
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Oversee and manage project evaluation and all data quality
assurance activities.
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Implement data quality control and information systems management.
Assure strong project information management, with focus on key areas, and in
line with Africare policies and guidance
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Implement all policies and guidance in relation to data flow and
management for Africare.
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Support Project study activities through design of questionnaires
and other tools; development of data collection protocols; oversight of survey
work; data analysis; management of survey budget; and review of literature and
technical reports.
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Generate knowledge products, regular reports, and learning
materials per project requirements. In collaboration with project technical
team at the field level and HQ, identifying project activities, processes
and/or outcomes that are key for capturing lessons learned and best practices.
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Implement information dissemination activities to ensure lessons
learnt are integrated into the program.
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Produce required reporting content and documents as stipulated in
the project’s document.
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Build capacity of M&E staff to enable them complete their
tasks effectively; and ensure short-term survey hires complete their assigned
tasks and observe appropriate protocols.
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Oversee M&E field staff and short-term survey hires, ensuring
that responsible staff do monitor data collection and report timely and
accurately.
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Support the design and rollout of project assessments and
evaluations.
Qualifications
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Degree (minimum Master’s degree, PhD or commensurate preferred)
relating to monitoring and evaluation, research / research methods, and/or
statistics or economic analytics with strong knowledge and skills in M&E,
performance management, research and data management, or related field.
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Minimum 8 years of experience in M&E-related functions.
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At least 5 years of proven experience in planning, management and
implementation of M&E systems.
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Experience in quantitative monitoring and evaluation
methodologies, including experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations.
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Proven track record setting up and managing technologies for data
capture and storage.
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Knowledge of ethics and related management policies for data
capture, processing and management.
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Experience in data management, including data quality assurance
processes, verification, and validation.
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Demonstrable dissemination and report writing skills with a
publication or authoring record on quality research, evaluation, programs
outcomes, for example, that can be shared; and the ability to discuss these and
translate into reports and other materials.
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Experience in database management, DHIS2 and GiS applications; and
in depth knowledge of essential computer applications such as MS Office
packages, specifically Excel.
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Strong management, organizational and communication skills;
fluency in English and Kiswahili.
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Fluency in HaTurkana a plus.
How to Apply:
Applications should include CV, writing sample, and cover letter.
In cover letter (of no more than two pages in length), the potential candidate
should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight
relevant experience and salary requirements.
Please email materials to humanresources@africare.org including
“M&E
Director – IMPACT Project -Turkana County” in the subject line
All applications must be received no later than April 27, 2018.
The position will remain open until filled.
Project Operations Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities:
Africare is looking for an Operations Coordinator. The contract is
currently set for 3 months and Africare anticipates about 75 days of work or
600 hours. S/he will report to the Director – Monitoring, Evaluation, and
Knowledge Learning (MEKL) at Africare Headquarters in Washington DC, USA.
This effort will cover the time required, with possibility of
extension as needed, for office set up and launch. In this time, the contractor
will serve as Africare’s face on ground, will liaise with all stakeholders including
all relevant government offices, identify and map out needs for set up and
program rollout, and finally, manage the launch event planning and rollout
within 2 months in Lodwar, Turkana County.
Africare is seeking someone on ground with an operations and
management in development background to set up offices, execute initial set up
strategically, as well as managerial experience to allow for effective
oversight and management of recruitment of a locally-based team and finances
during rollout in Turkana County. S/he will demonstrate integrity and drive for
the coordination, planning and rollout for the IMPACT Project. S/he will also
leverage knowledge and insight into the workings of the national health system,
agriculture and food security frameworks, and government, specifically
supporting liaison with the Ministry and key local stakeholders, as well as
logistical and operations management to assure on ground set up.
Qualifications:
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Minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant field like agriculture,
health, economics, international relations, business administration, with
technical specialization or experience in nutrition, food security,
nutrition-sensitive agriculture, resilience or social behaviour change for
health programming; Master’s degree or higher preferred.
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Five (5) years practical NGO and Africa-based related development
and operations assistance experience required. Preferably in Eastern Africa.
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Demonstrated operations and program set up and coordination
experience.
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1-3 years’ experience with some monitoring, evaluation and
assessment.
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An understanding of US-based non-profit/development work,
organizational structures and reporting.
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Demonstrable program management, coordination and people
management experience.
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Strong engagement, diplomacy and strategic operations skills.
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Clear and open communication (via email and on the phone), also at
odd hours with HQ in Washington DC (7-8 hours behind, on US Eastern Standard
Time)
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Organized and able to deliver to tight deadlines.
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Integrity and transparent working practices.
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Capacity to oversee and produce fiscal reports in line with
Africare and funder requirements.
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Familiar with MS Office and other software packages including
proficient email use and ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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Ability to live in Turkana County, Kenya and travel under
uncomfortable conditions (at times off road) within the county, and work on
ground through the end of the contract in June 2018.
Preferred:
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Networks within the ministries of health and agriculture in
Turkana and / or nationally for Kenya. Or, alternatively partnership building
capacities, and demonstrable experience working with decision-making bodies and
policy-makers.
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Fluent Swahili and on ground working experience in Eastern Africa.
Ability to speak HaTurkana.
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A plus are research and program technical skills in nutrition and
food security, or agriculture.
How
to Apply:
Applications should include a CV, writing sample and (if possible,
that include(s) a report presenting complex information relevant to nutrition
or nutrition-sensitive agriculture programming and operations in Africa), and
cover letter. In cover letter (of no more than two pages in length), the
potential candidate should briefly describe his or her motivtion of the positon
and highlight experience and salary requirements.
Please email materials to humanresources@africare.org including
“Operations
Coordinator – IMPACT Program – Turkana County” in the subject
line
All applications must be submitted no later than April 27, 2018.
The position will remain open until filled.
Africare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
committed to workplace diversity.