Amref
Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation
based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems
and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is to bring lasting health change
in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by
partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems.
With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia,
Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and Western Africa
providing services to over 30 countries. Employing over 1000 staff and with an
annual operating budget of approximately $120 million, Amref Health Africa is a
knowledge resource for donors and partners.
The
Business Development Unit is part of the programme section and provides
oversight, coordination, systems, support and advice to the organisation
regarding business development and programme growth in line with the
organisation’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and in a manner
consistent with its values.
Development Manager
Development Manager
Reporting
to Country Director – Amref Health Africa in Kenya
Job Purpose
Venture
Development Manager is responsible for the development, management, and
promotion of Amref Health Africa in Kenya’s innovative and entrepreneurial
ventures and partnerships. This includes the coordination of Amref Health
Africa’s responsibilities in the SDG partnership Platform in Nairobi. The
manager will also work in coordination with Amref in The Netherlands.
Responsibilities
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Research on venture-building, e.g.
(but not limited to);
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Innovative and entrepreneurial
solutions in health/WASH related areas
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Potential entrepreneurial partners
(corporates, financial institutions, other) that share our vision and may
become a partner of AHA in a PPPs
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Innovative financial models (e.g.
result based finance, development impact bonds, loans, other) that may be
applicable for venture-finance
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New financial institutions (e.g.
MFIs, Development Banks, commercial banks, investment funds) which may be an
interesting partner for new ventures
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Develop a portfolio of ventures
around Better Health Africa (e.g. SDG 3, 5, 6,), including
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Search for corporate and financial
partners
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Define shared value, common
objectives
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Securing new funding streams and
developing/refining concepts
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Develop feasibility and business
plans, proposals for (pilot) funding for new ventures
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Develop and apply enterprise
development best practices and approaches into new Amref programming, and
evaluate and promote cross linkage opportunities for enterprise/venture
development.
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Develop and apply enterprise
development best practices and approaches into new Amref programming, and
evaluate and promote cross linkage opportunities for enterprise development.
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Assist in developing and preparing
business plans, briefings, and public relations material related to new
ventures.
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Represent the agency at designated
meetings and at conferences.
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Participate in the planning,
implementation, and monitoring of key venture activities according to Amref’s
and donor/funder/lender requirements and regulations.
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Achieve superior growth and market
performance on Amref Health Africa’s objectives through entrepreneurial
approaches and implementing innovative business concepts.
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Ensure accuracy, consistency and
timeliness of financial and performance-oriented reports (quantitative and
qualitative, financial and social) to the Management and stakeholders,
including monitoring of budgets and expenditures.
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Update the strategic planning process
through annual business plans (outlining financial projections) based on
performance analysis.
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Through quantitative and qualitative
analysis, identify areas of strength and weakness to improve overall
performance.
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Support and/or coordinate logistics
and procurement with regard to the ventures.
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Liaise on a regular and ongoing basis
with donor institutions, agencies, and commercial partners.
Qualifications:
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MBA Healthcare Management or other
related field, BSC. Public Health or other related field,
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Excellent writing and presentation
skills, ability to highlight and explain relevant data.
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Strong financial analysis skills,
ability create financial models preferred.
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Demonstrable skills in project
implementation, including performance monitoring, budget preparation and
tracking.
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Strong team player that can work
cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Ability to prioritize and handle
multiple tasks, familiar with and able to operate in a fast-paced international
and multi-cultural environment.
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Experience in developing
business/investment and/or marketing plans required.
How to Apply
Interested
applicants are encouraged to submit their motivation letter and Curriculum
to recruitment@amref.org with the
subject line: REF: Amref/BD/2018/01-18 on or before November 16, 2018.
Nutrition Specialist
Main Purpose of Job:-
Under
the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party, the Nutrition
Specialist, will be responsible for ensuring that project activities are fully
implemented through provision of nutrition technical support and mentorship in
accordance with Amref rules and regulations and donor requirements.
Responsibilities
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Ensure quality implementation of
USAID AFYA TIMIZA Project Nutrition interventions which involve; the
integration of NACS, scale up of HINI, IMAM/CMAM, BFHI/BFCI and SBC.
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Provide Technical Oversight for Nutrition
Interventions and Activities in AFYA TIMIZA Project sites
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Liaise with CDOH/ CHMT to ensure
strong nutrition program delivery
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Follow up on the results of
activities and planned nutrition interventions implemented
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Monitor nutrition program
implementation to ensure it is delivered in line with best practice standards
for nutrition programming
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Mentor and train project staff and
CDOH/CHMT/SCHMT staff to ensure a high quality of nutrition program delivery
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Collaborate with relevant
organizations and partners to ensure Amref Health Africa in Kenya’s programming
is in line with nutrition sector working group standards and approaches
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Liaise with other nutrition actors to
deliver a high quality SMART Survey and HINI
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Assessments
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Contribute to efforts in the nutrition
working group to develop standards and local approaches for nutrition
programming in Turkana and Samburu
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Document lessons learnt, challenges
and best practice and share lessons with other nutrition actors.
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Ensure timely project compliance and
reporting to monitor implementation and achievement of project nutrition
indicators.
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Assist in the preparation of data and
information reports and all related documents on a monthly basis including
inputs for the sector situation reports
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Support field staff in collaborating
with relevant nutrition organizations, institutions and partners
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Coordinate Nutrition program
reporting and other documentation including checking and
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verifying source documents for
accuracy (Validation of reporting)
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Review program reporting, identify
issues in implementation and recommend and implement approaches to strengthen
program implementation
Qualifications
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The ideal candidate should have a
first degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master’s
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degree in Nutrition and dietetics
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Masters’ in Public Health is an added
advantage.
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Experience
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At least eight (8) years relevant
work experience in Nutrition related projects including in
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emergency setting
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Experience working in IMAM, SBC,
BFHI/BFCI and HINI projects is an added advantage
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Experience in Nutrition surveillance
and research
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Hands on experience in project
coordination monitoring, reporting and documentation
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Skills
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Good interpersonal skills
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Excellent communication skills
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ICT proficient
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Ability to work under minimal
supervision
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Facilitation & Presentation
Skills
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Planning skills
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Commitment, Flexibility and ability
to multi-task under pressure
Competences
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Self-confidence
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A team player
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Integrity
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Initiative
How to Apply
Interested
applicants are encouraged to submit their motivation letter and Curriculum
to recruitment@amref.org with the
subject line: REF: Amref/BD/2018/01-18 on or before November 16, 2018.
Communication Specialist
Overall Job Description
Under
the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor for CEFM and FGM/C and in
collaboration with other team members, the Communications Specialist will be
responsible for the development and adaptation of branding and Information and
Education Communications (IEC) materials, leading comprehensive documentation and
dissemination of project activities and successes, support and lead research as
needed, and supporting regular project and monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
reporting;, while adhering to the donor (USAID) and Amref Health Africa
regulations and requirements.
Experience Required
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At least five years of relevant
experience supporting communications related to community health programming
preferably in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), gender equality, or
abandonment of FGM and Child Marriage programming, social work or other
relevant areas
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Demonstrated experience in graphic
design, audio/visual production and web content development
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Experience supporting communications
for USAID or other U.S. Government -funded projects is a plus
Requirements
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Bachelor Degree in communications,
public relations, journalism or a related field
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Demonstrated experience in writing
and editing performance reports and creating project documentation products
(fact sheets, brochures, newsletter articles, technical briefs, success
stories).
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Experience in proposal/grant writing
is a plus.
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High level of proficiency in MS
Office and Adobe Creative Suite or other desktop publishing software (
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Ability to work effectively as a team
member and independently with minimum supervision
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Ability to manage multiple
priorities, trouble-shoot, and to meet short- and long-term deadlines
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
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Ability to exercise confidentiality,
tact and discretion when dealing with diverse groups of people
How to Apply
Interested
applicants are encouraged to submit their motivation letter and Curriculum
to recruitment@amref.org with the
subject line: REF: Amref/BD/2018/01-18 on or before November 16, 2018.
Sales Executive
Skills and Abilities
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Confidence and tenacity in opening
conversations both in a formal or informal setting
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Excellent written and oral
communication and negotiation skills
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Discipline, resilience (bounce back),
attention to detail and a positive outlook whilst proactively pursuing business
opportunities
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An ability to convey excitement
around how AFD solutions bring value into a client’s business context
Person Specification
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Ability to influence, work with and
present to business decision makers with confidence while demonstrating a high
level of business acumen
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Strong interpersonal skills with the
ability to build relationships with internal and external clients
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Goal oriented individual with strong
reserves of energy, enthusiasm and ‘bounce back’
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Professional attitude and appearance.
How to Apply
Interested
applicants are encouraged to submit their motivation letter and Curriculum
to recruitment@amref.org with the subject line: REF: Amref/BD/2018/01-18 on
or before November 16, 2018.
Duly
note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at
whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process.
