Position
Title: Finance
Manager
Office
Location: Kenya
Supervisor
Name: Chief
of Party, TBD
Supervisor
Title: Chief
of Party
New or
Replacement: New
Full or
Part-Time: Full
time
Project End
Date: 2020
Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.
Now more than
ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor
and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over
their future.
Pact enables
systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a
dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature
provides.
Pact
accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance
systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department
Overview: Pact
seeks a Finance Manager for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Support for
Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya to
improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building
the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and
strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and
community levels to improve care and support of OVC.
This position
is contingent on award.
Position
Purpose: Reporting
to the Chief of Party, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing
all aspects of financial management, including financial systems
implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and
accounting for Pact and all partners.
Key
Responsibilities
General
Financial Management
·
Design and
implement systems and procedures following Pact standards adapted to handle
specific country constraints and conditions, yet ensuring effective internal
controls and minimizing risks
·
Supervise the
finance team in reviewing cash receipts and disbursement transactions such as
but not limited to travel, advances and liquidations of sub-grantee expenses,
and vendor transactions – ensuring adequacy of supporting documents and
appropriate cost accounting allocations
·
Work with the
relevant Departments (Programs, M&E, etc.) on integrated management of all
project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve
program objectives in compliance of all donor requirements
·
Provide
training and/or guidance to field staff on Pact policies, procedures and
requirements; donor guidelines, procedures and requirements; rules and
regulations
·
Review
monthly Financial Reports from field programs for completeness and accuracy;
ensure appropriate budget approvals, and submit to HQ Finance department
Sub-award
Management
·
In collaboration
with the Agreements Management Department, design, develop, and adapt policies,
guidelines and criteria for the management of sub-recipient and subcontractor
financing using the Pact worldwide standards for the conditions and constraints
of the specific country
·
Oversight of
and coordination with the grants unit as well as training/mentoring of staff
where necessary in the financial management of the programs’ grant agreements
with local and international NGO's
·
Supervise
regular site visits by finance staff to conduct site visits to audit partner
transactions matching expenditures to adequate supporting documentation
·
Support
financial management of sub-grants including processing advances/liquidations,
monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures
·
Equip staff
to provide technical assistance to local NGO's in the area of financial
management and sub contract compliance
·
Coordinate
with other Departments for training/mentoring of sub-grantees where necessary
in the administration of the program’s sub-agreements with partners
Budgeting and
Financial Planning
·
Oversight of
budget preparation, processes, and management in conjunction with the relevant
program managers, including the development and review of relevant standard
costs and scales for the programs
·
Track
expenditures and provide justification for allocations and reclassifications,
when required
·
Approve
journal vouchers and ensure accurate, current, and complete entries into the
financial management system including ensuring adequate supporting
documentation
·
Assist in
development and tracking of budgets for field programs
Basic
Requirements
Skills and Abilities
Leadership
·
Ability to
sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues
and contacts in donor and peer organizations
·
Deep
understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
·
Consistently
works within internal process and procedures
·
Strong
interpersonal and team building skills
·
Proactive
engagement in corporate initiatives
Project Management
·
Strong
planning and time management skills
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively
present complex ideas to diverse audiences
·
Ability to
problem-solve difficult issues
·
Ability to
multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
·
Strong
negotiating and conflict resolution skills
·
Proficiency
in developing and managing a budget
Technical
Skills
·
Strong
experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
·
Strong
knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
·
High
competence using common desktop applications and internal systems
People
Management
·
Demonstrated
proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
·
Ability to
mentor others
Preferred
Qualifications
·
A
post-graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
·
At least
eight years of experience in financial management for large complex projects,
of which at least five years were working in the field of international
development, preferably in East Africa with specific experience in Kenya
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language.
Position
Title: Monitoring and
Evaluation Specialist
Office
Location: Kenya
Supervisor
Name: Chief
of Party, TBD
Supervisor
Title: Chief
of Party
New or
Replacement: New
Replacement
for: N/A
Full or
Part-Time: Full
time
Project End
Date: 2020
Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.
Now more than
ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor
and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over
their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and
marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the
benefits that nature provides.
Pact
accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance
systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department
Overview: Pact
seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the proposed USAID-funded
five-year Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast
Counties of Kenya to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by
HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under
their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the
county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC.
This position
is contingent on award.
Position
Purpose: The
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the COP and will be
responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring
and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against
targets, outcomes and impacts.
He/she will
lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of
improvement and overall data management.
He/she will
guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program
reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and
lessons learned.
He/she will
support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any
M&E related staff in the program.
Key
Responsibilities
·
Assist
partners to develop strong M&E systems that will allow accountability for
programming to Pact and to the donor
·
Providing
training and mentoring support to partners and staff to ensure the
implementation of strong M&E systems
·
Assist with
development of the Performance Management Plan for the project, including
decision on and definition of key indicators, targets and systems for
measurements
·
Assist the
OVC Manager and COP to design the overall measurement system for the project to
include outcome measures at the end of the project
·
Collect,
aggregate, analyze and visual data for the project for reporting to Pact and to
the donor.
Basic
Requirements
Skills and
Abilities
Leadership
·
Ability to
sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues
and contacts in donor and peer organizations
·
Deep
understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
·
Consistently
works within internal process and procedures
·
Strong
interpersonal and team building skills
·
Proactive
engagement in corporate initiatives
Project
Management
·
Strong
planning and time management skills
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively
present complex ideas to diverse audiences
·
Ability to
problem-solve difficult issues
·
Ability to
multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
·
Strong
negotiating and conflict resolution skills
·
Proficiency
in developing and managing a budget
Technical
Skills
·
Strong
experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
·
Strong
knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
·
High
competence using common desktop applications and internal systems
People
Management
·
Demonstrated
proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
·
Ability to
mentor others
Preferred
Qualifications
·
A
post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business,
statistics, or international relations
·
At least
seven years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating
activities for complex programs in developing countries
·
A firm
command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality
integrated service and support programs
·
Demonstrated
experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as
per the objectives of this project (e.g. service integration and performance
against each result area)
·
Demonstrated
analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and
support project supervision
·
Strong
writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and
program outcomes and impacts
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language
Position
Title: Chief of
Party
Office
Location: Kenya
Supervisor
Title: Country
Director, Kenya
New or
Replacement: New
Replacement
for: N/A
Full or
Part-Time: Full
time
Project End
Date: 2020
Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.
Now more than
ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor
and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over
their future.
Pact enables
systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a
dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature
provides.
Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging
effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for
development.
Department
Overview: Pact seeks a
Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Support for Orphans and
Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya to improve the welfare
and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of
households to provide for children under their care and strengthening social
services systems and structures at the county and community levels to improve
care and support of OVC.
This position
is contingent on award.
Position
Purpose: Reporting to
the Kenya Country Director, the Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for
the overall management and operations of the project. She/he will supervise
project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting
requirements.
The COP will
take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and
other implementing partners.
The COP
position requires political savvy, as she/he will interact with numerous GOK
institutions and senior-level national and county-level government
officials.
Key
Responsibilities
Specific
Duties:
·
Ensure
high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support
grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected
technical quality and reporting requirements
·
Participate
in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs;
represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners
·
Manage all
project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual
workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results,
and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports
·
Ensure the
cost-effective use of Pact resources
·
Ensure
compliance with HQ and USAID requirements, policies and regulations.
·
Act as
liaison to relevant donors and the local government
·
As relevant,
manage all local grantmaking mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor
regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to
grantee programs.
·
Provide
training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service
delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations
·
Recruit and
directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies;
·
Oversee the
management and development of project office human resources to ensure a
diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an
organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced
Basic
Requirements
Skills and
Abilities
Leadership
·
Ability to
sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues
and contacts in donor and peer organizations
·
Deep
understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
·
Consistently
works within internal process and procedures
·
Strong
interpersonal and team building skills
·
Proactive
engagement in corporate initiatives
Project
Management
·
Strong
planning and time management skills
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively
present complex ideas to diverse audiences
·
Ability to
problem-solve difficult issues
·
Ability to
multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
·
Strong
negotiating and conflict resolution skills
·
Proficiency
in developing and managing a budget
Technical
Skills
·
Strong
experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
·
Strong
knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
·
High
competence using common desktop applications and internal systems
People
Management
·
Demonstrated
proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
·
Ability to
mentor others
Preferred
Qualifications
·
At least
seven years experience in managing complex orphans and other vulnerable
children (OVC) programs, social services programs, and/or public health
programs of similar scope and size is desired;
·
At least
seven years experience as senior staff in at least three of the following
areas: child protection, economic strengthening, social protection, education,
health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service
systems strengthening; quality improvement/quality assurance; M&E; and
operations research preferred;
·
At least five
years international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or
evaluating comprehensive social services programs of similar size and
complexity, with USAID experience preferred;
·
At least five
years demonstrated skills and experience in partnership building, especially
with the Government of Kenya, donors, private sector, NGO and local community
organizations;
·
At least
seven years of experience in program management and administration, financial
management, award cooperative agreement compliance, subaward management, and
tracking project performance and costs;
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language;
·
At least a
Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health, management, business
administration, or a related field required;
·
Strong
management and communication skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities,
professional reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable,
interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the
diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.
Position
Title: OVC Manager
Office
Location: Kenya
Supervisor
Name: Chief of
Party, TBD
Supervisor
Title: Chief of
Party
New or
Replacement: New
Replacement
for: N/A
Full or
Part-Time: Full
time Project
End
Date: 2020
Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.
Now more than
ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor
and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over
their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and
marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the
benefits that nature provides.
Pact
accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance
systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department
Overview: Pact
seeks an OVC Manager for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Support for
Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya to
improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building
the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and
strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and
community levels to improve care and support of OVC.
This position
is contingent on award.
Position
Purpose: Reporting
to the Chief of Party, the OVC Manager will be responsible for the technical
aspects of project implementation that relate to community and families, and
ensure strong linkages with facility- level and other service delivery
points.
She/he will
advise and support the COP in providing technical direction to project
implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals, expected results and
reporting requirements.
She/he will
take technical leadership role in coordination with GOK, local community
organizations, and other partners.
She/he will
be knowledgeable about evidence-based and state-of-the-art social service
delivery approaches.
Key
Responsibilities
Specific Duties:
·
Ensure
high-quality technical programming related to community and families, through
hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and
adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements
·
Advise and
support the COP in providing technical direction to project implementation,
including but not limited to providing input into and assure that all donor
reporting requirements on program impact are met and assist implementing
partners/grantees in setting up reporting and tracking systems to provide such
information in an efficient and timely manner
·
Ensure
effective coordination and communication between each partner organization
·
Ensure high
quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of Pact and USAID resources
·
Ensure
provision of management support and technical assistance to grantees on program
design, budget/work plan development, and M&E planning
·
Provide
regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested
·
Ensure that
the most up-to-date information regarding the programs or initiatives shared
via a range of mechanisms: including reports, newsletters, and the Internet
·
Perform any
other relevant duties as assigned by the COP Basic Requirements
Skills and
Abilities
Leadership
·
Ability to
sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues
and contacts in donor and peer organizations
·
Deep
understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
·
Consistently
works within internal process and procedures
·
Strong
interpersonal and team building skills
·
Proactive
engagement in corporate initiatives
Project
Management
·
Strong
planning and time management skills
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively
present complex ideas to diverse audiences
·
Ability to
problem-solve difficult issues
·
Ability to
multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
·
Strong
negotiating and conflict resolution skills
·
Proficiency
in developing and managing a budget
Technical
Skills
·
Strong
experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
·
Strong
knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
·
High
competence using common desktop applications and internal systems
People
Management
·
Demonstrated
proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
·
Ability to
mentor others
Preferred
Qualifications
·
Eight years
of experience implementing OVC programs in a development context, with five of
these years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Kenya. During this period she/he
should have been involved with social services and or public health project
design, implementation, reporting and evaluation
·
Experience at
a mid- or senior level in at least three of the following areas: child
protection, household economic strengthening, social protection, education,
health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; quality improvement;
social service systems strengthening, including social services workforce;
M&E; and operations research
·
Five years
demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a team
working with local community organizations, families and communities
·
At least five
years demonstrated skills in project design, implementation and reporting,
preferably for USG funded programs
·
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private
sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders,
particularly at the sub-national level
·
At a minimum,
a Master’s Degree in social sciences or related field
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language
·
Strong
writing skills about program activities, outcomes and impact
Position
Title:Economic
Strengthening / Livelihoods Specialist
Office
Location:Kenya
Supervisor
Name:Chief of
Party, TBD
Supervisor
Title:Chief of
Party
New or
Replacement: New
Replacement
for: N/A
Full or
Part-Time: Full
time
Project End
Date: 2020
Pact Overview: At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.
Now more than
ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor
and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over
their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and
marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the
benefits that nature provides.
Pact
accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance
systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department
Overview: Pact seeks an
Economic Strengthening/Livelihoods Specialist for the proposed USAID-funded
five-year Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast
Counties of Kenya to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by
HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under
their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the
county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC.
This position
is contingent on award.
Position
Purpose: Reporting
to the Chief of Party and OVC Manager, the Economic Strengthening / Livelihoods
Specialist will be responsible for the technical aspects of project
implementation that relate household economic strengthening activities.
She/he
will advise and support the OVC Manager and COP, providing technical direction
to project implementation and ensuring the project meets stated goals, expected
results and reporting requirements.
She/he will
take technical leadership role designing and promoting use of low-risk
activities to diversify and stimulate growth in household income and integrate
economic activities with complementary interventions across the project.
She/he will
be knowledgeable about evidence-based and start-of-the-art household economic
strengthening approaches/strategies that address the different levels of
household vulnerability.
Key
Responsibilities
Specific
Duties:
·
Ensure
high-quality technical programming related to economic strengthening and
livelihoods generation at the household level
·
Advise and
support the COP and OVC Manager in providing technical direction to project
implementation, including but not limited to providing input into and assure
that all donor reporting requirements on program impact are met
·
Design and
promote use of low-risk activities to diversify and stimulate growth in
household income and integrate economic activities with complementary
interventions across the project
·
Ensure high
quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of Pact and USAID resources
·
Provide
regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested
·
Any other
tasks as assigned by COP or OVC Manager
Basic
Requirements
Skills and
Abilities
Leadership
·
Ability to
sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues
and contacts in donor and peer organizations
·
Deep
understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good
·
Consistently
works within internal process and procedures
·
Strong
interpersonal and team building skills
·
Proactive
engagement in corporate initiatives
Project Management
·
Strong
planning and time management skills
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively
present complex ideas to diverse audiences
·
Ability to
problem-solve difficult issues
·
Ability to
multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities
·
Strong
negotiating and conflict resolution skills
·
Proficiency
in developing and managing a budget
Technical
Skills
·
Strong
experience in one of Pact’s technical areas or a support function
·
Strong
knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations
·
High
competence using common desktop applications and internal systems
People
Management
·
Demonstrated
proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback
·
Ability to
mentor others
Preferred
Qualifications
·
At a minimum,
a Master’s Degree in commerce, economics, business management and
administration or related field
·
At least five
years of experience managing complex development projects, with least two of
these years working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Kenya. During this period
she/he should have been involved in the design, implementation, reporting and
evaluation of evidence-based economic/livelihood projects for vulnerable
groups.
·
Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English language
·
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private
sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders,
particularly at the sub-national level
Pact is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and
employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee
organization, or other non-merit factors.
We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email Economics Strengthening Specialist (OVC) by 29th December 2014.
All
applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, which should
include names and contacts of 3 referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.