SAPCONE is a Kenyan based non
–governmental organization whose mandate is to work with people particularly
pastoralist and fisher-folk communities in Northern Kenya as the main
beneficiaries of peace and development.
Since its inception in 2006 the
organization, has implemented several projects on good governance and social
accountability, increase access to education and child protection ,support and
strengthen community projects for resilience and livelihoods, Promote
innovative peace building and recurring conflict among Turkana and cross border
communities in South Omo zone in Ethiopia,
We do this through innovative project
implementation for purposes of attaining sustainable livelihoods. Formed in
2006 as community based organization and transitioned in 2011 as National
Public Benefits Organization.
SAPCONE is seeking a dynamic and
suitable qualified person for the position mention below and be based in the
duty station indicated.
Position Title: Fundraising
and Resource Mobilization Manager
Reference: SAP/FARM/001/2018
Duty Station: Lodwar
# of Positions: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
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Coordinate the development of funding
proposals
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Update, further develop and implement
the strategy for resource mobilization;
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Support and promote the development
of strategic alliances with donor organizations and other strategic actors,
with special emphasis on the EU;
·
Monitor and identify funding
opportunities for SAPCONE and partner organizations;
·
Undertake capacity building
initiatives for staff on skills improvement ensuring there is knowledge on the
SAPCONE resource mobilization manual
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Coordinate the resource mobilization
work in Turkana
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Coordinate needs for information
material and targeted donor communication with the communication officer; and
·
Evaluate and systematically document
the experiences and lessons learnt.
Qualifications and Competencies
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A Bachelor’s degree in
Development/Social Studies/Humanitarian/ Communication. A master’s degree in
Business Administration or Development Work will be an added advantage;
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Specialized Training/Professional
Qualifications on fundraising and resource mobilization
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Minimum of 5 years of work experience
in development work and/or international development cooperation working on
resource mobilization
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Experience in resource mobilization
for international development cooperation, development of concept notes and
funding proposals
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Experience in development and
implementation of methods for international development cooperation, including
human rights based approach, planning, monitoring, evaluation and risk
management;
·
Strong analytical and communication
skills, works well in a team, excellent deadline management and ease to work
towards set goals;
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Good knowledge of international
relations, EU development policy and international development cooperation;
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Excellent communication and report
writing skills in English;
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Proficient computer skills;
Job
Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Duty Station: Lodwar
Reference: SAP/FAM/002/2018
# of
Positions: 1
Duties and
Responsibilities
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Monitor the day-to-day financial
operations within SAPCONE, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
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Oversee financial department
employees, including financial assistants and accountants
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Contract outside services for tax
preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
·
Track the Organization financial
status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
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Seek out methods for minimizing
financial risk to the organization
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Research and analyses financial
reports and market trends
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Provide insightful information and
expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision
making
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Review financial data and prepare
monthly and annual reports
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Present financial reports to board
members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings
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Stay up to date with technological
advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
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Establish and maintain financial
policies and procedures for the organization
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Understand and adhere to financial
regulations and legislation.
Qualifications
and Competencies
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Bcom Accounting/Bacc Accounting
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Full ACCA or CPA
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5 Years relevant experience
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leadership skills and experience;
employee management; understanding of data privacy standards
·
Solid communication skills, both
written and verbal English.
Position
Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer
Duty Station: Lodwar
Reference: SAP/PLO/003/2018
# of
Positions: 1
Duties and
Responsibilities
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Performing the daily procurement
tasks, ensuring that SAPCONE standard processes, procedures and ways of workings
are executed to an accurate level of detail. Standard tools and templates
should be utilized that will ensure procurement activities are streamlined.
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Lead monthly review sessions with all
program managers on progress against procurements under process, upcoming
procurement initiation & identifying current & prospective supply chain
bottlenecks and developing mitigation plans for these.
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Coordinate with Operations colleagues
to ensure rationalization & quantification supply chain SAPCONE practices
are being followed.
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Providing hands-on supervision and
support to procurement staff, where appropriate, to ensure that they are
knowledgeable and competent in the daily execution and prioritization of their
tasks (such as the order requisitioning process, Market surveys and
optimization of the supply chain).
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Contributing to Project planning, in
terms of having an appreciation of the field constraints and capabilities.
Raising these risks to the appropriate senior logistics and management
personnel in a timely manner is vital and should be executed.
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Understand Donor requirements
especially DFID, OFDA, ECHO, BPRM, UNICEF, UNHCR and share these with logistics
support staff, where appropriate, so they understand their direct
accountability to Donors through standard reporting.
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Supporting the appropriate senior
logistics personnel in the execution of specific project tasks and logistics
planning activities, when required.
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Ensure new staff receives appropriate
inductions on procurement systems and processes.
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Supervise all filing and document
management within the logistics department in a systematic, coherent and
transparent way as per SAPCONE needs and obligations and donor requirements.
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Develop & maintain strategic
sourcing plans and county supply chain plan determine what this market can
offer in terms range of products and services and determine the geographical
distribution and nature of the local markets.
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To analyze human resources available
to support the supply chain; that existing and newly hired national staff are
trained & mentored to perform their functions; support in training and
capacity building for the staff and ensure attendance sheets are delivered
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Establish and maintain good contacts
with suppliers, government offices, UN agencies and other NGOs with regards to
logistical matters
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Ensure online procurement Tracking
System is accurately and effectively used.
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Establish Blanket Purchase Agreements
(Long term frame-work agreements) for a main supplies and services
awarded/updated accordingly.
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Set reliable communication line
(regular meeting) with stakeholders to ensure duplication (if any) of
procurement functions with Finance, Admin and HR are resolved.
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Actively working with respective
Budget Holders, ensure Procurement Plans are updated and consolidated for
further use and shared with relevant staff.
Qualifications
and Competencies
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Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement
& Supply Chain Management or relevant field of work.
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Evidence of practical experience in
logistics within the field of supply chain management (procurement, tendering,
contracting management, etc.).
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Evidence of management of procurement
systems.
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Evidence of 3 to 4 field deployments;
2 to 3 humanitarian emergency deployments and 3 to 4 international deployments;
minimum 6 weeks in length.
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Evidence of the ability to plan for,
and conduct training in all areas of logistics for staff (suitable to staff
knowledge level). Some record of experience with donor (especially, OFDA, ECHO,
DFID, BPRM, UN-Agencies specific procedures.
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It is desirable that experience is
supported by study by academic study, such as completion of the Certification
in Humanitarian Logistics.
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Experience of the provision of
support to the management of budgets and the ability to provide input to the
timely, complete and accurate reports.
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The commitment and some demonstrated
training skills to build staff capacity, in the areas of supply chain
management.
Job
Title: Agricultural Officer
Reference: SAP/AO/004/2018
Duty Station: Lodwar
# of
Positions: 1
Duties and
Responsibilities
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Identify and screen livelihood groups
and individuals for engagement in income diversification initiatives.
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Participate in dissemination of key
program information, identification of program beneficiaries and in assessments
and screening of applicants for grants
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Assist and build the capacity of
selected livelihood groups and businesses through training, mentoring and
couching. Some sessions will specifically target the need of women and youth.
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Offer technical advice and customer
tailored training to the program beneficiaries across the livestock value chain
as well as seek expertise assistance from SRC, line county departments of other
stakeholders
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Facilitate the formation of business
networking among the entrepreneurs and livelihood groups.
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Mobilize entrepreneurs and livelihood
groups/individuals to attend learning visits, trade fairs and important annual
events like “pasture week”
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Carry out monitoring of livelihood
and grants activities and collate information that will contribute to human
interesting stories, case studies as well to the program monthly and quarterly
reports
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Identify risks and challenges in a
timely manner and suggest appropriate remedial measures
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Document and share lessons learnt for
county learning and fertilization
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Participate in program surveys, field
data collection, analyses and reporting
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Ensure implementation of the gender
strategy and deliberately target women, youth and local community with program
activities
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Represent SAPCONE at the field and
sub county level by collaborating with PREG, county government official and
other stakeholders on sequencing layering and integration of activities
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Perform any other duty as may be
directed by the programme coordinator
Qualifications
and Competencies
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Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in
Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Livestock Marketing, Agribusiness
Management, International Relations,
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Development Studies, Pastoral
Livestock Systems Development or a related field.
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At least 3 years’ working experience
in agricultural and fishing value chain or closely related field preferably
with NGOs.
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Experience in MSME development, and
similar fields will be an added advantage.
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Strong writing, analytical,
presentation and reporting skills.
Job
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Reference: SAP/MERL/005/2018
Duty Station: Lodwar
# of
Positions: 1
Duties and
Responsibilities
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Propose an M & E Strategy that is
aligned to the strategic plan 2016 to 2020 of the organization
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Develop and implement M & E
procedures and guidelines to support the programme implementation and enable
SAPCONE achieve its strategic objectives.
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Spearhead research on key issues that
SAPCONE needs to understand to guide programme development
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Design and implement data collection
and reporting controls and procedures that ensure accuracy and reliability of
data that is collected
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Development and review of
comprehensive overall Monitoring and Evaluation framework and toolkits
including performance indicators and benchmarks for all aspects of the
organization’s strategic direction
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Coordinate all research and
evaluations of SAPCONE programmes
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Collate and analyse data for reports
and produce a systematic and analytical progress report to guide management in
decision making.
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Research and recommend appropriate
software for data collection, archiving and analysis for the organization to
procure
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Training staff on efficient use of
Monitoring and Evaluation tools
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Work closely with the Program Manager
and the fundraising Manager to develop concepts for funding, pitching to donors
and resource mobilization for Monitoring and evaluation
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Ensure publication of findings from
research undertaken by SAPCONE in reputable journals
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Participate in the Team Leadership
Committee and undertake oversight and appraisal of staff in the department
Qualifications
and Competencies
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A degree holder from a recognized
university
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Three years’ experience and above
undertaking research and managing data in a demanding environment
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Experience in working with M & E
software e.g. Sales force or any other
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Proven capacity to manage a team of
staff within the department
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Excellent standard of written English
and ability to communicate effectively
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High level of proficiency in the use
of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the above
skills and experience and desire to join SAPCONE in the aforementioned
capacity, please apply by sending a detailed CV and copies of certified
testimonials addressed
to the Human Resources Manager
via the following address: hr@turkanapeople.org
via the following address: hr@turkanapeople.org
please clearly indicate the position
title on the envelope.
Hand-written applications should be
addressed to
The Human Resource Manager
SAPCONE,
P.O Box 125 -30500
Lodwar
SAPCONE,
P.O Box 125 -30500
Lodwar
OR Hand delivered to SAPCONE HQ
Offices in Kanamkemer – Kampi Mpya area.
To reach us by 5pm Tuesday 12th June,
2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
SAPCONE is an equal opportunity
employer.
Female candidates are encouraged to
apply