World Vision is an International
Relief and Development organization, whose goal is to achieve long-lasting
benefits in the quality of life for vulnerable children and their families,
displaced persons and communities.
World Vision wishes to invite
applications from highly competent dynamic, self-driven and results oriented
candidate to fill the following vacancy in the organization:
Technical Specialist – Cash / Food for
Assets (Makueni)
Reference: 9291-13N12095
Category: Food Security & Livelihood
Type: Fixed term, Full-time
International Role: No – Only National applicants will be considered.
Duration: Less Than 1 Year
Purpose of the position:
To provide technical oversight in
collaboration with the GOK & WFP to ensure FFA projects are appropriately
designed, implemented, monitored and reported.
Communicate World Vision’s Christian
ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Technical Supervision 30%
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Technical point person in C/FFA
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Participate in the identification of
clear boundaries of the watershed
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Take lead in the development of
viable project proposals for the implementation of the identified projects and
develop an actionable work plan for implementation of the C/FFA activities in
the sub counties.
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Liaise with the Livelihoods team in
the development of project designs in line with the WVK strategic objective
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Present the project designs and
proposals for approval through the relevant structures
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Supervise the implementation of C/FFA
projects and ensure the projects meet the technical standards.
·
Monitor and manage performance to
field monitors throughout the project cycle
Commodity/cash Management 20%
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Ensure that all commodities/cash are
properly accounted for and bring to the attention of the Project Manager any
discrepancies in accounting.
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Ensure that distribution plans are
prepared and approved in advance to enhance efficient field operations.
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Ensure that damaged/unfit commodities
are kept separately at the FDPs. Arrange for the disposal of all commodities
unfit for human consumption upon receipt of the necessary authorization. Ensure
proper documentation of such activity in the proscribed form in case there are
damages at the centers.
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Ensure that Last Mile Mobile Solution
(LMMS) system is implemented, utilized and monitored.
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Ensure that commodities/ Cash are
received by the targeted beneficiaries. Spot-check FDP stores to ensure they
are properly maintained and all equipment functioning properly
Stakeholder Engagement 15%
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Co-ordinate with other WVK programs
and projects in the area of operation in implementation of FFA/CFA activities.
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Co-ordinate with GoK/CIC, WFP, NDMA,
County and other implementing patners to enhance effectiveness of the FFA/CFA
program.
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Develop monitoring schedule together
with community and partners.
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Foster appropriate partnerships (with
GoK, NGOs, CBOs) for the most efficient and effective implementation of the
projects
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Consult the community leaders and
communities on the most suitable intervention focusing, but not limited to
appropriate RWH for the specific areas
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Represent WV in FFA/CFA Coordination
forum.
Monitoring, Reporting and
Documentation 20%
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Compile and submit timely reports on
the project implementation and any other reports required by WFP, WVK and
donors.
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Review Field Monitors’ reports and
align them with the deliverables in the project Design
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Collate data from the project that
will be used to track the contribution to the child well-being outcomes as well
as inform program decisions.
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Maintain updated records for FFA/CFA projects
and ensure they are maintained as per FFA guidelines, CBTD and commodity
manual.
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Document best practices on C/FFA
projects for reflection learning, replication and decision making
Capacity Building 10%
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Consolidate the community training
needs and participate in the designing of training modules addressing those
needs.
·
Train staff and community members on
technical aspects of C/FFA
Others 5%
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through
a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job
training:
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A degree in agriculture
engineering/soil science, Water and environmental management/natural resources
management or related
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At least three years’ experience in
relevant field
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Proven experience of working with
rural communities and participatory planning
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Good understanding of dry land
farming (crops and livestock)
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Good understanding of community
mobilization and participatory methods
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Mature and confident to deal with
Government authorities at all levels, communities and community leaders
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Able to build strong relationships
and partnerships with Government Agencies, private partners, community leaders
and other stakeholders
Other Competencies / Attributes:
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Displays cultural, gender, religion,
race, nationality and age sensitivity
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Good team player, self-starter, has
ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships
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Application Deadline Date: 30-Jan-18
Project Officer –
Economic Development (Makueni)
Reference: 9290-12N12052
Location: Makueni, Kenya
Category: Food Security & Livelihood
Type: Fixed term, Full-time
International
Role: No – Only National applicants
will be considered.
Duration: Less Than 1 Year
Purpose of the
position:
Ensure the successful implementation
and monitoring of Economic Development interventions aimed at contributing to
improved children wellbeing outcomes within the ADP.
To effectively communicate World
Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that
serves as an example to others.
Effective
project design, planning and implementation 40%
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Ensure identification of local needs
and resources
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Contextualize/adopt design guidelines
and utilize at the ADP/Project level
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Ensure accurate and quality in PDDs
based on the partnership approved ED PMs (Savings Groups, Business Facilitation
and Local Value Chains Development)
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Develop quality project Annual work
plans with clear targets, budgets and 4D matrices
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Mobilize Communities for project
implementation
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Provide field-level technical
implementation leadership on ED
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Ensure proper and timely
implementation of ED interventions in the ADP/Project as per approved PDDs, WVK
standards and donor requirements
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Ensure effective integration of ED
interventions with other projects in the program
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Implement project audit
recommendations;
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Ensure integration of Child
protection, Disability, Gender mainstreaming and environmental protection into
ED interventions
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Track, in liaison with ADP/Project
Accountant, project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and
budgets;
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Timely Mobilization and effective
communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines and
evaluations
Monitoring,
reporting and documentation 35%
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Engage community leaders and partners
in the planning of the monitoring activities in an appropriate manner;
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Develop monitoring plan with
communities and partners agreeing on the required standards for monitoring,
with support from the DME specialist;
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Build the capacity of communities and
partners on monitoring including using Savings Groups MIS, BF and/or LVCD data
collection forms;
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Ensure monthly monitoring of
indicators as per schedule developed together with communities and partners;
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Analyze and utilize ED PMs data
including SGs MIS, BF and LVCD data and take appropriate programming measures
as may apply;
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Ensure participatory monthly data
collection (involving community groups and partners);
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Support the utilization of DME and ED
PMs softwares for accurate data entry and analysis using the standardized
tools;
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Facilitate regular reflections on
monitoring practice to make improvements as needed.
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Contextualize and utilize reporting
guidelines;
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Develop quality reports (CWB, Annual,
Semi-annul and Monthly Management Reports) in-line with WV reporting
guidelines;
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Monthly monitor project expenditure
and level of implementation and report on any variances to ADP/Project Manager
and NO Programme Officer for decision making;
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Ensure documentation of local needs
and resources;
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Identify best practices on ED within
the ADP/Project for documentation;
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Liaise for guidance in documentation
of best practices from the regional office and national office;
Advocacy, Advocacy, Engagement and
Networking 20%
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Ensure that the key laws, polices,
regulations and government service delivery standards in Economic Development
are shared, interpreting and explained to communities
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Effectively represent of WVK in
Economic Development stakeholder meetings at county and sub-county levels.
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Report on resource mobilization
opportunities at county and sub-county level
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Participation in
National/International Poverty Eradication Days and Trade Fairs at county and
sub-county level.
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Provide information to inform fund
raising initiatives at national level
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Work with the Ministries of
Agriculture, Trade, Social Services, Devolution& Planning, and Enterprise
Development for technical directions and leveraging of resources to support
Economic Development interventions in the ADP/Project.
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Facilitate community members to
advocate on Economic Empowerment issues to relevant stakeholders;
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Work with Private sector, other NGOs,
CBOs , FBOs, Committees and Groups with related objectives for synergy and
sustainability and;
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Support community, sub-county and
county level forums that facilitate identification of hindrances to effective
economic empowerment interventions.
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Work with community groups and other
CSOs to develop Memorandum and/or petitions for engagement
Others 5%
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Any other duties as assigned by the
Supervisor
Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through
a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job
training:
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A first degree preferably in Business
Administration/ Commerce/ Agribusiness/ Economics or related field
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A minimum of 2 years working
experience in Economic Development projects at community level
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Experience in partnerships including
Ministries of Trade, Agriculture, Planning, Social Services and churches
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Have practical business knowledge
with an emphasis on marketing and financial management
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Having research, monitoring and
evaluation skills is an added advantage
Other
Competencies/Attributes:
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Must be a committed Christian who is
able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges
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Must have good oral and written
communications and relationship skills
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Ability to take initiatives, team
player who is able to work with minimum supervision
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Good computer literate especially in
Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis programs such as SPSS, Stata, EPI Info
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Willing to perform other duties when
required
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Application
Deadline Date: 30-Jan-18
Senior Program
Officer – Nairobi
Reference: 9213-15N09052
Location: Karen, Nairobi
Category: Field Operations
Type: Fixed term, Full-time
International
Role: No – Only National applicants
will be considered.
Duration: 1-2 Years
Senior Program
Officer
This position will focus primarily on
grant acquisition but will also providing program management support to select
grants.
The job holder will lead program and
proposal development and design for high-value, competitive, complex funding
opportunities, in line with World Vision International / Somalia Program
strategy (WVS).
He/she will lead proposal planning
and development processes by mobilizing a cross-functional proposal team
including Quality Assurance, Finance, Technical Advisors, Operations and
Support Office staff, ensuring targeted input and reviews for efficient and
clear proposal processes.
The position will support the
creation and promotion of strategic alliances with donors, multilateral
agencies and other Non-Governmental Organizations for purposes of increasing
resources for children and families within World Vision programming.
Main
Responsibilities:
Programming & Proposal Development:
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Pursue resource mobilization
opportunities aligned to WVS strategy and capacities in humanitarian and
developmental sectors by working closely with key stakeholders in developing
proposals for a variety of donors to meet local community needs that are
aligned to WV Somalia Program’s strategy.
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Mobilize and lead cross-functional proposal
development teams with clear assignments, deadlines and timetable, including
appropriate representatives from Operations, Technical Advisors, Finance,
Quality Assurance and Support Office support. Anticipate strengths and
contributions of each proposal team member for maximum efficiency and
effectiveness, as well as team satisfaction.
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Anticipate, plan for and write
proposals with high win rate. Lead in the selection of sectors and geographic
areas which maximize WV’s program impact, cost efficiency and donor preferences
or requirements.
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Regularly review project evaluations,
lessons learned workshop documents, field and project reports across the
program and from other NGOs and donors to apply emerging innovations and best
practices in future proposals.
Relationship building and competitive intelligence gathering:
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Regularly meet with, brief and
provide updates to current and prospective donor representatives to build and
strengthen relationships.
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Represent WV Somalia Program in
various donor and coordination forums at National level and providing
programmatic information as required to promote WV visibility and good will
with donors including, UN Agencies, bilateral, multilaterals, Support Offices
and NGO peers.
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Research, monitor and act upon
shifting donor strategy, funding, or regulatory information and advice Program
Development and Operations’ leadership of emerging trends that could positively
or negatively affect the program.
Program reporting & donor compliance:
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Provide timely, detailed and quality
program reports to Support Offices and donors on emergency and rehabilitative
grant funded programs.
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Provide effective and reliable
monitoring of emergency and rehabilitative programs through liaison with
partners, Project Managers and Technical Advisors. Proactively raise
implementation or compliance challenges with QA, Ops Managers, Program
Management Team Lead, and SO.
Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Development
Studies or any relevant social sciences with experience in program development.
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Five years or more working in
humanitarian or development field, preferably with one or more previous
assignments in fragile contexts.
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Two to three years designing and/or
implementing education programmes is strongly preferred
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Should demonstrate training in
humanitarian standards and donor requirements e.g. OFDA, DFID and Europe Aid.
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Should have very good proposal
development skills: An exceptionally strong writer.
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Very good ability to mobilize
cross-functional proposal team (technical, operations, field staff, finance,
M&E, Regional/HQ) with right staff at the right time to meet tight
deadlines. Can also effectively mobilize multi-partner proposal development
teams.
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Should demonstrate very good
experience in networking with donors and partners to bring about funding
opportunities.
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Strong leadership and demonstrated
ability to work independently and within a team, prioritize tasks and manage
multiple activities with attention to detail and ability to meet very tight
deadlines.
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Demonstrates ability to effectively
work across cultures.
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Demonstrates well-developed
interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
as well as negotiation skills.
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Demonstrates the ability to mobilize
and work as part of a diverse team to achieve the overall goal.
Working
Environment
Work
environment: This position will be based in
Nairobi, Kenya and requires frequent travel to Somalia.
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Application
Deadline Date: 24-Jan-18
Records Management
Assistant
Reference: 9210-11N10078
Location: Karen, Nairobi
Category: Finance
International
Role: No – Only National applicants
will be considered.
Purpose of the
position: To facilitate the Finance Group in
maintaining proper records and filing.
Major
Responsibilities:
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Maintain proper and accurate filing of
all finance documents.
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Facilitate both internal and external
auditors
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Documents archiving
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Maintain Proper and accurate filing
for all finance vouchers from the field
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Reconciliation of the field Digital
files
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Digitization of files
Qualifications:
Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through
a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job
training:
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A Degree in Records Management,
Business Administration or a related study.
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Must demonstrate hands on experience
of filling/documentation and familiarity with the various filling systems.
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A minimum of 2 years work experience
in records management or related administrative roles
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Past experience in accounting
computer packages, especially sun system
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Experience working in grant related
programs.
·
Good interpersonal skills and a team
player
Working
Environment / Conditions:
Work
environment: Office-based
Travel: 15% domestic/international travel required
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Application
Deadline Date: 25-Jan-18
