Practical Action Eastern
Africa
Job Vacancy: Disaster
Risk Reduction (DRR) Manager
Based
in Lodwar, Kenya
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable KENYAN NATIONAL to fill this position to be based in Lodwar, Turkana County.
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable KENYAN NATIONAL to fill this position to be based in Lodwar, Turkana County.
Among others, the key duties and responsibilities include:
- Contribute to
the development of Practical Action’s regional strategic plans to work
with poor and marginalised people to increase their access to information
and services and to build their capacity to improve their lives.
- Prepare
specific strategic plans for Practical Action’s DRR programs ensuring that
the plans conform to Practical Action Eastern Africa’s strategic
direction, policy and implementation strategies.
- Proactively
develop ideas, concepts and project proposals with thematic staff
for fundraising activities as well as market them to relevant donors
- Lead and
coordinate the implementation of specific DRR projects through planning,
development, implementation and evaluation and ensure that findings guide
the continued successful implementation of projects and inform the
development of further initiatives
- Ensure
partnerships are carefully developed, properly managed and their
capacities built to maximise project impact and sustainability
- Ensure the
effective and timely monitoring of project expenditure against approved
budgets. Using the monthly budget holder reports, ensure timely
corrective action on under or over spends.
- Line manage
and build a high performing DRR team that has clear objectives, metrics,
is continuously developed and rewarded both as individuals and as a team.
The prospective candidate
should possess:
- A Master
degree in DRR relevant field, preferably on rural development and
agriculture. A first degree in a relevant field. Further
specialization on climate change adaptation and/or disaster risk reduction
are desired.
- At least 7
years proven experience of managing development program/projects related
to disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, integration of
climate in rural development and related domains.
- Technical
knowledge on designing and managing disaster risk reduction initiatives,
Community Based Disaster Risk Management, participatory capacity
vulnerability analysis, and climate change adaptation (CCA) projects.
- Working
experiences of integrating DRR/CCA into livelihood and other development
programs.
- Practical
experiences on developing and conducting DRR/CCA related training.
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: Water
Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) and Waste Management Manager
Based
in Nairobi, Kenya
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable KENYAN NATIONAL to fill this position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable KENYAN NATIONAL to fill this position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Description: Under
the overall supervision and guidance of the Regional Director, Practical Action
Eastern Africa, the WASH and Waste Management Manager will be responsible for
the oversight and quality delivery of the work of the Urban WASH teams in the
region and working with other key stakeholders in the UK to ensure Practical
Action maximises synergies to grow the programmes.
Among others, the key duties and responsibilities include:
Among others, the key duties and responsibilities include:
- Contribute to
the development of Practical Action’s regional strategic plans to work
with poor and marginalised people and their organisations to increase
their access to information and services and to build their capacity to
improve their lives.
- Prepare
specific strategic plans for Practical Action’s Urban WASH programs
ensuring that the plans conform to Practical Action Eastern Africa’s
strategic direction, policy and implementation strategies.
- Proactively
develop ideas, concepts and project proposals with Urban WASH staff
for fundraising activities as well as market them to relevant donors
- Lead and
coordinate the implementation of specific Urban Wash projects through
planning, development, implementation and evaluation and ensure that
findings guide the continued successful implementation of projects and
inform the development of further initiatives
- Line manage
and build a high performing WASH team that has clear objectives, metrics,
is continuously developed and rewarded both as individuals and as a team.
The prospective candidate
should possess:
- At least a
Master’s Degree with a first degree in a WASH relevant field such as
Engineering, Public Health or Geology.
- At least seven
(7) years’ work experience in development or a relevant technical field,
and minimum of three to five years of senior management experience in a
non-profit organization. Experience of delivering innovative water,
sanitation, hygiene & waste management within the NGO or private
sector is highly desirable.
- Good knowledge
and understanding of development issues affecting the availability of
clean water, reliable sanitation and waste management in Kenya and the
region.
- Working
experience with communities and partner organisations.
- Excellent
analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- Excellent
writing skills and proven track record of writing successful funding
proposals
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Job Vacancy: Project
Manager, Renewable Energy for Refugees (RE4R)
Based in Rwanda
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill this position
Description: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Regional Director, Practical Action Eastern Africa with a matrix relation to the UK Energy Project
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill this position
Description: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Regional Director, Practical Action Eastern Africa with a matrix relation to the UK Energy Project
Manager, the project manager will be responsible for managing
and delivering a high profile humanitarian energy access project in Rwanda,
working with a team of local and international experts.
Being the primary lead for
the Practical Action project in Rwanda, the post holder will also be expected
to take on the a leadership role for the country’s program portfolio
specifically focusing on partnership building, compliance and new business
development.
Among others, the key duties and responsibilities include:
Among others, the key duties and responsibilities include:
- Leadership of
Practical Action’s Rwanda Country presence including maintaining relations
with government, donors and other key stakeholders in Rwanda.
- Responsible
for all aspects of project delivery, including managing the assessment and
start-up phases and analysis, planning, budgets and contract management,
client relationships and partner co-ordination.
- Serve as the
budget holder for Rwanda programs; where applicable manage and support
delegated sub-budget holders for individual projects and grants.
- Oversee the
setup of country office operations in Rwanda including lease arrangements,
acquisition of office equipment and fixed assets.
- Ensure
appropriate staffing within program operations, including field office
staff.
- Manage program
operations team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical
support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.
The prospective candidate
should possess:
- A
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as in international development,
project management, business administration or related fields.
- At least 10
years relevant experience, including experience in developing countries.
Experience in Rwanda is highly desirable.
- Advanced
project management skills, including finance and contract management,
client and stakeholder management, managing inputs from team members,
consultants and partners, capability to use project management tools to
deliver projects to time and budget at the satisfaction of the
donor/client.
- Experience of
managing large budgets, over $500,000 on multi-year complex projects.
- Proven
organizational skills
- Excellent
communication and influencing skills across cultures, including proven
technical writing and presentation/communication skills.
- Fluency in
written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in French is highly
desirable.
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Paid Internship
Based in Nairobi,
Kenya
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill this position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Description: We are looking for a qualified graduate intern to join our Practical Action Consulting (PAC) team.
Practical Action Eastern Africa, an international NGO that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries, is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill this position to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Description: We are looking for a qualified graduate intern to join our Practical Action Consulting (PAC) team.
The intern should be prepared
to work in a fast paced team environment and will finish the internship having
gained broad experience in various aspects of finance, accounting,
administrative support and exposure to project management and development work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with
the PAC team and the finance department on making out payments for PAC
contracts as and when required, preparing and tracking invoices for PAC
assignments, reviewing PAC financial reports (budget vs expenditure),
liaising with finance on financial reporting aspects for PAC assignments,
assisting the PAC team in requesting for work floats, assisting the PAC
team in accounting and reconciling expenses for work floats taken, raising
requisitions and sourcing for quotations from service providers, preparing
account accruals whenever necessary and submitting the PAC timesheets to
Finance.
- Assist in the
preparation and submission of Expression of Interest (EOIs), concepts and
proposals. This will also include editing and formatting of consultant CVs
and PAC project references.
- Supporting the
preparation of PR materials i.e. case studies, leaflets, capability
statements etc. as well as implementation of PR events.
- Liaise with
the PAC team and PA’s Communications Officer to develop content for PAC’s
website.
- Liaise with
Practical Action’s IT department to upload all PAC project documents onto
Share Point.
- Upload PAC
consultant CVs to the PAC CVs database.
- Conduct
desktop research on prospective donors and clients including newspapers
and magazines to track opportunities.
- Assist the
team in maintaining an up to date project pipeline and report.
- Participate in
team meetings as and when required.
- Undertake any
other Practical Action relevant duties assigned from time to time by the
line manager.
How to Apply
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Deadline: 16th August 2017
Deadline: 16th August 2017