Reference Number: PM-05092018

To manage research projects within the Epidemiology and Demography Department

REPORTS TO: EDD Department Manager, and Principal Investigators for specific projects.
BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: The position is responsible for oversight of research grant budgets and project assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective project plans are in place for EDD projects, working with the Principal Investigator and project team to develop these and monitor their implementation from initiation through to implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure; identify when projects are not running according to plan and initiate corrective action.
• Take responsibility for the day to day management of specified EDD projects, working with colleagues in the EDD Operations team and central administrative functions, including finance, procurement, HR and IT.
• Ensure that project reports, publications etc. are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time and in line with KWTRP institutional policies and external regulations.
• Organise and maintain project information in a systematic and secure way, including contracts, standard operating procedures, regulatory documentation and reports to sponsors.
• Work with the Department Accountant and KWTRP Finance function to ensure project finances are monitored and managed in accordance with institutional policies, and take steps to ensure that projects remain within budget.
• Work with colleagues in EDD and the Research Office to prepare and submit regulatory documents to sponsors and regulatory bodies, obtain approvals for projects’ start, continuation and amendments, and ensure protocols are uploaded and kept updated on the KWTRP Protocol Tracking System.
• Work with EDD data managers and the KWTRP data governance officer to ensure collection, storage and access to research data is in compliance with institutional, governance, funder and publisher requirements.
• Manage internal and external communications for specific projects, including organising meetings and events, updating website content and engaging with the media working with the KWTRP communications department.
• Manage information, prepare reports and have oversight of key operational processes in the Department, e.g. monthly management dashboard, proposals folder, staff contracts, risk register.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff within the Department Operations team as required.
• Assist and deputise for the Department Manager.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
Essential qualifications and experience

• Masters Degree in a relevant subject, which may include medical or natural sciences, Business Management or administration.
• Relevant Bachelors Degree.
• At least eight years’ work experience in high-level administration/ project management, ideally in the academic, research or development sector.

Desirable

• Project management qualification.
• Line management experience and/or matrix management of a team.
• Experience of communications and information management.
• Experience of regulatory and compliance issues in health research.
• Experience of negotiating and/or reviewing contracts for research.
• Experience of working in public health and an understanding of health systems.

Essential competencies

• Exceptional project management skills, proficiency in using project management tools and the ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
• High level administration and management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to network, communicate, be diplomatic and maintain strong local and international relationships.
• Evidenced ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations in English, with strong attention to detail.
• Significant skills in leadership, organization, prioritisation, problem solving and decision making.Financially literate with ability to produce budgets, financial reports and to manage resources.
• High level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Enthusiasm and willingness to get involved and support the work and life of the Department and KWTRP

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The Mt Kenya Program Associate will be responsible for leading our current operations and future growth in the Mt Kenya region, an area critical to achieving our highly ambitious scale goals. The role will be based in Nyeri and will be required to build upon our newly established program to expand operations around the Mt Kenya area. Additionally, they will be required to build for scale for future operations. Specific responsibilities include:

Hiring, Management, Mentorship, and Acceleration of Field Team

• Regular check-ins and management with the regional field team’s Senior Field Director to support on the week-to-week execution of their work (soon to be a team of ~60 people)
• Monitor key performance indicators around impact, enrollment and repayment with appropriate triage and follow up as necessary
• Invest in the team’s professional skills through targeted mentorship and weekly check-ins with Senior Field Director, to enable them to take on more responsibility and grow their career at One Acre Fund
• Take the lead on hiring all future team members, with the expectation that the team will continue to grow aggressively in coming seasons

Executing on Key Planning for Further Expansion around Mt Kenya

• Run scouting surveys in all potential expansion areas to determine crop preferences, interest in the program, etc. and determine the most feasible areas to work
• Review last year’s performance with key stakeholders and run various analyses on KPIs and the scouting data to determine expansion plan for the pilot for the following season
• Draw on the strategy throughout planning and execution to ensure that it is brought to life
• Conduct liaison with Government Relations’ staff to ensure adequate permissions are in place to work in new areas.
• Be adaptable and ready to implement several different contingencies.

Continue to develop operations

• Work closely with systems team to build robust operations for scale as we grow in the region
• Monitor and control efficiency of operations in region and plan accurate estimates of budgetary requirements
• Liaise with other field teams to ensure unity of purpose and core common practices are being adhered to

Lead Strategic Research and Analysis to Increase Scale

• Using past performance data, determine further research needs to continue to expand in Mt Kenya
• Execute on all necessary qualitative field research, phone surveys, and data analysis.
• Creation of high-quality reports to help guide the program to make data-driven expansion decisions

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications

• We are seeking exceptional professionals with 2 to 4 years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for our mission. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Strong academic background.
• Strong work experience in a similar field. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience, e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, starting a business, extensive volunteer experience.
• A passion for world class customer service.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management is strongly desired, ideally managing large groups of people in a professional context.
• Able to work in a team to solve complex problems in a way that satisfies many stakeholders and always puts farmers first.
• Able to work independently, and comfortable with uncertainty. Our Nyeri office is a small satellite operation, at some distance from our large headquarters in Kakamega.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health insurance, housing, annual flights and other quality of life benefits
Sponsor International Candidates: No; must have existing rights to work in Kenya

East Africans strongly encouraged to apply

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Reporting to the Head – Projects & Infrastructure Finance, the successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget by reviewing and supporting processing of construction finance applications and maintenance of relationships with clients during project implementations in line with the bank’s business objectives.

The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:

• Review projects in property development suitable for financing bearing in mind the risks and return parameters set by the bank.
• Monitor progress on project implementation, their financial and operational performance in collaboration with banks’ business and credit risk units.
• Handle queries from prospective clients and carry out preliminary site visits with business development teams.
• Provide guidance on re-packaging construction cases, review bank’s new applications for funding submitted from branch network and initiate disbursement memos for review by the BDM as per laid down procedures.
• Benchmark competition and advice on new product offerings while maintaining a project comparable database to assist the business in project analysis.
• Generate various management reports on performance of construction loan portfolio as well as maintain project files that relate to customer correspondence.
• Review submitted project documentation (Titles, approved architectural drawings, structural drawings, NEMA approvals & Licenses) and conduct pre-appraisal reviews and share findings to business development manager and prospective clients.
• Conduct initial technical analysis on projects i.e. scrutinizing Bill of quantities and approved plans to advance on adequacy of proposed costing in line with envisioned mode of project implementation.
• Review offer letter terms and conditions, hold meeting s with clients and conduct periodical site visits to assess projects.

Skills
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics, Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering or any other relevant training in construction with at least five years working experience in project planning & management.
• Proven knowledge in all mortgage finance products, projects and related business aspects is an added advantage.
• Proactive, assertive and highly adaptable to change with strong analytical skills and customer centric mindset.
• Personal organization and thoroughness coupled with the ability to work under minimum supervision with good Judgment skills.
• Ability to analyze data, information and situations for effective work performance with excellent attention to details and quality output.

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Reference Number: PM - 18072018
Employment Type: Full time
Job Grade: 7.01

To manage research projects within the Epidemiology and Demography Department

REPORTS TO: EDD Department Manager, Principal Investigators for specific projects.

BUDGET AND RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: The position is responsible for oversight of research grant budgets and project assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective project plans are in place for EDD projects, working with the Principal Investigator and project team to develop these and monitor implementation of the same, from initiation through to implementation, monitoring, evaluation and closure; identify when projects are not running according to plan and initiate corrective action.
• Take responsibility for the day to day management of specified EDD projects, working with colleagues in the EDD Operations team and central administrative functions, including finance, procurement, HR and IT.
• Ensure that project reports, publications etc. are prepared, reviewed and submitted on time and in line with KWTRP institutional policies and external regulations
• Organise and maintain project information in a systematic and secure way, including contracts, standard operating procedures, regulatory documentation and reports to sponsors.
• Work with the Department Accountant and KWTRP Finance function to ensure project finances are monitored and managed in accordance with institutional policies, and take steps to ensure that projects remain within budget.
• Work with colleagues in EDD and the Research Office to prepare and submit regulatory documents to sponsors and regulatory bodies, obtain approvals for projects’ start, continuation and amendments, and ensure protocols are uploaded and kept updated on the KWTRP Protocol Tracking System.
• Work with EDD data managers and the KWTRP data governance officer to ensure collection, storage and access to research data is in compliance with institutional, governance, funder and publisher requirements.
• Manage internal and external communications for specific projects, including organising meetings and events, representing projects to internal and external audiences, updating website content and engaging with the media working with the KWTRP communications department.
• Supervise and mentor Project Assistants in the department.
• Assist and deputise for the Department Manager.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:

• A Masters Degree in a relevant subject, which may include medical or natural sciences, Business Management or administration.
• Relevant Bachelors Degree
• At least eight years’ work experience in high-level administration/ project management, ideally in the academic, research or development sector.

Desirable Competencies:

• Project management qualification.
• Line management experience and/or matrix management of a team.
• Experience of communications and information management.
• Experience of regulatory and compliance issues in health research.
• Experience of negotiating and/or reviewing contracts for research.
• Experience of working in public health and an understanding of health systems.

Essential Competencies:

• Exceptional project management skills, proficiency in using project management tools and the ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to network, communicate, be diplomatic and maintain strong local and international relationships.
• Evidenced ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations in English, with strong attention to detail.
• Significant skills in leadership, organization, prioritisation, problem solving and decision making.
• Financially literate with ability to produce budgets, financial reports and to manage resources.
• High level of computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to get involved and support the work and life of the Department and KWTRP.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Based at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya.

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The Busara Center is growing once again. We are taking applications for new associates. This year we've signed new projects in Egypt and Pakistan, started a Policy Innovation Unit in Nigeria and grown our Ugandan office. We've examined poverty through the prism of aspirations, stress levels and cash transfers. We are now operating in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Nigeria, as well as Kenya. That's all in pursuit of our twin missions of advancing behavioral science and alleviating poverty.

Does this sound interesting? If so, are you looking to:

• Work with world class academics to design and develop research projects focused on using behavioral science to alleviate global poverty
• Design state-of-the-art research systems to support field and lab research
• Implement qualitative and quantitative behavioral research
• Develop and pilot instruments
• Provide technical support to large scale field lab and consulting projects with leading academics and institutions
• Write academic white papers based on internal research studies and our advisory work
• Write pre-analysis plans, analyze data
• Disseminate results, prepare project reports and present results
• Live, travel and work in Africa from a base in Nairobi

Good. So you’re interested in the organisation and what the role entails. But do you have what we’re looking for?

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields. Other fields will be considered.
• 1-3 years previous work experience in a related field
• Strong knowledge of experimental social science literature (economics, political science, psychology)
• Experience designing lab and field experiments
• Strong quantitative skills, particularly econometrics and statistics
• Excellent data analysis skills using Stata and/or R
• Excellent management and organizational skills
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
• Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team player

And preferably:

• A Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields
• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Familiarity with and interest in behavioral economics or science
• Familiarity in the contexts which we work in

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Reporting to the Advocates Benevolent Association Board and the Secretary/CEO of the Law Society of Kenya. The position holder will among other duties be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage an Advocates’ Assistance Program
• Conceptualizing, initiating and implementing timely and prudent welfare programs
• Conceptualize, design and implement strategies to respond to emerging welfare matters in line with the Society’s and the Associations mandate, objectives and strategic plan
• Undertaking advocacy and research for the Association
• Implementing the decisions of the Board of the Association
• Coordinate and implement the activities and affairs of the Board of the Association
• Keeping track of finances and investments in liaison with the Accounts Department, preparation of budgets, fundraising proposals and mobilizing funds
• Initiate and implement partnership initiatives with the partners on welfare of members
• Manage and update the welfare and benevolence database for all members
• Any other related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Secretary/CEO, LSK and the Board of the Association.

Qualifications

• LLB Degree and a current practicing certificate
• A minimum of five(5) years working experience post-admission to the Roll of Advocates
• Ability to identify programmatic activities and collaborate with others to achieve results
• Experience in handling welfare matters
• Dynamic, self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and counseling skills
• Experience in planning, administration and monitoring of programs
• High degree of professional ethics and personal integrity
• Experience in budgeting, finance, proposal writing and fundraising skills
• Excellent analytical writing, oral presentation, organizational, mediation and computer skills.

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REF: BT/5/2018 - BUSINESS TRANSLATOR

The role holder will act as a link between core analytics team and business team, and will be responsible for assembling a team of experts, setting requirements, and establishing communications between business team and analytics team. The position will also be responsible for identifying scenarios where analytics can add value and proposing general approaches to do so. Building work plans that incorporate the challenges and specifics of analytical projects as well as synthesizing complex analytics-driven insights into easy-to-understand and actionable recommendations.
Key Accountabilities
The role will report to the Analytics Lead and  will be responsible for:

• Defining the business problem to be solved in an analytical language.
• Leveraging known use cases and ‘the art of the possible’ to define the work plan.
• Confirming the applicability of use cases before launching the effort with experts.
• Identifying the data requirements needed  to execute all of the possible modeling techniques

Qualifications And Competencies:
EXPERIENCE

• Business experience is required: project management experience with exposure to the top management is highly desirable
• Analytical experience and/or academic background is highly desirable, for example in big data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc.
• Experience in coding is highly desirable
• Experience in visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) is highly desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
• Attitude to thrive in a fun, fast-paced start-up like environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of statistical techniques, data mining, machine learning (log regression, decision trees, clustering, random forests, generalized linear models, etc.) – no deep specific expertise in each is required, but overview of the existing tools is needed
• Knowledge of R/Python is a plus

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Independent, trustworthy and charismatic with absolute integrity.
• Good measure of creativity, social competence and ability to work in a team
• Entrepreneurial  and a “can do attitude”
• High energy levels, stress resistance and cultural openness will be therefore highly valued
• Strong communication skills in dealing with leadership, key clients, business partners and teams

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in quantitative field like Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field is desirable
• Degree in Economics, Business or related field is also a plus

If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, salary expectations and names and contacts of three referees. Your application should reach the address below as soon as possible but not later than 15th June 2018.   Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application.

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Reporting to:Head of Programs & Operations
Department:Branded Reseller.

She/he will Play a critical role in the “on boarding” of Branded Resellers. Once initial relationships have been established with a branded reseller and an MOU and NDA are in place a Project Manager will be assigned by the Head of Programs and Operations, and will be responsible for taking charge of the next phase from MOU to Launch. The role will be to formalize with the partner a joint project plan which identifies all the key activities, deliverables, timescales and resources necessary to deliver and launch the branded reseller into the market.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery scheduled and budgets to ensure that all branded reseller project deliverables are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Capability to run concurrent projects with several partners.
• Formalize with the partner a joint project plan which identifies all the key activities, deliverables, timescales and resources necessary to deliver and launch the branded reseller into the market.
• Builds strong relationships within and outside the organization; networks through formal and informal avenues; shares information, to improve collaboration throughout and beyond the organization.
• Use standard project methodology and tools to track progress against deliverables, clearing and resolving issues and reporting to senior management.
• Prepare sound communication plans and manager information dissemination to all project stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project implementation from MOU to Launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Telecommunications or other related field
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in managing projects within the Telecommunications industry
• Must be a fully qualified and accredited project manager
• Solid project management experience and qualifications are a pre requisite.
• Experience with Mobile Financial Solutions would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
• Familiarity of managing projects in a technical environment is also absolutely critical.

Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Relationship building and Interpersonal skills
• Advanced analytical abilities, business awareness and mobile money product knowledge
• Strong Negotiation skills;
• Knowledge of financial analysis and interpretation advantageous
• Strong Risk / Control focus and ability to apply laws, regulations and policies appropriately to meet both the compliance obligations and business objectives

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The Regional Climate Services Co-Production Project Manager is primarily responsible for providing overall project management and technical support to CARE’s deliverables under the W2- SIP consortium project. The position will work closely with the consortium of partners (ICPAC, NCSU, IRI ENACTS, UK Met Office), with the targeted networks and platforms (IGAD Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Initiative (IDDRSI), Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FSNWG), Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF), Kenya National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) and with other regional initiatives and WISER projects) to facilitate the co-development and coproduction process of relevant climate products and services. A major aspect of this role will be to support improving ICPAC’s capacity and role in facilitating dialogue and linkages between providers and users of climate services and information to ensure that user needs are met. This will contribute to better decision making and planning as information provided will actionable. Another key aspect of the position will be to oversee the Coproduction Capacity Building Officer to ensure that effective capacity is being built at ICPAC around co-development and co-production processes. The incumbent will work together with the assigned CARE international staff who will provide strategic direction and support to CARE’s role in
the project.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibility 1: Project planning, coordination, and management:

• Act as the CARE’s focal point in the consortium, supporting communication within the CARE assigned team and CARE W2-SIP Capacity Building Officer while also liaising and communicating with other partners as needed to ensure effective project coordination
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships, and represent CARE in relevant workshops, events, meetings, and networking events
• Supervise the management of project staff and project/field operations
• Ensures that the project interventions are implemented according to the project guideliens, agreed upon plans and signed agreements
• Monitors the implementation of project and documents progress on project objectives and areas for correction, and ensures that appropriate follow-up actions are taken
• Maintains an updated work plan to all of CARE’s W2-SIP activities
• Provide effective budget oversight and monitoring in line with CARE’s operational procedures
• Ensure that project is implemented in a cost-effective manner, within the approved budget framework and ensuring the donor requirements are met on spending at the forecasted level every quarter
• Responsible to produce and ensure early preparations of narrative reports and financial reports according to donor standards and compliance
• Completes all CARE performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, and annual performance appraisals.

Job Responsibility 2: Linking and Networks connection:

• Link delivery agencies to ICPAC, Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forums (GHACOF), and relevant climate services actors and processes in the region
• Support and promote collaboration across interlinked regional initiatives including current and upcoming WISER projects
• Ensure CARE’s contribution to W2-SIP and co-production knowledge is shared with the SSN TRANSFORM WISER project
• Establish and maintain formal and informal communication mechanisms with consortium members, regional partners, donors and other stakeholders particularly in the weather and climate information services sector
• Actively participates in the project steering committee and Technical Advisory Committee to ensure the project direction is in line with CARE’s inputs on co-production and that new information, innovations and lessons are shared and capitalized on.
• Establish links on coproduction and climate knowledge brokering between ICPAC and relevant Universities in the GHA region who are involved in CSRD (University of Nairobi, Makerere, Sokoine). This includes meetings, training module development and other regional WISER events.

Job Responsibility 3: Co-development and Co-production of climate services:

• Design and conduct regional scoping and user mapping meetings in five East African countries
• With ICPAC, facilitate dialogue between regional users (i.e. Food Security and Nutrition Working Group (FSNWG) and the IGAD Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Initiative (IDDRSI)) and providers to match climate information products with user decision making needs, processes and systems to enable actionable information at regional and national levels
• Support the design & publication of ICPAC guidance, training materials, policy papers and communications on co-development and co-production of climate services
• Build on existing approaches such as PSP, FEWSNET scenario development under FSNWG, FCFA Climate Risk Narratives (CRN), forecast based early warning approaches and services developed by the BRACED programme and others.

Job responsibility 4: Innovation and learning:

• Promote innovative communications across the full coproduction value chain, linked to user organisations and assisting users to make decisions based on potential impacts through and with user engagement
• Study current Monitoring and Evaluation approaches among key climate services user programmes and seek for innovative ways to measure change in capacity for knowledge brokering and learning on climate services
• Incorporate robust user based monitoring and feedback systems to ensure information on actual use and impact of accessed climate products informs flexibility and improvements in climate products and the coproduction approach
• Ensure W2-SIP is appropriately linked and sharing information and learning with WISER TRANSFORM.

Job Responsibility 5: Capacity Building of ICPAC and Stakeholders:

• In collaboration with the CARE assigned team, provide support and backstopping to the CARE W2-SIP Capacity Building Officer
• Contribute towards the strengthening of ICPAC skills in facilitating multi-stakeholder learning processes, climate knowledge brokering, decision making processes and user feedback through training, on-going mentoring and regular reflection spaces
• With ICPAC, develop guidelines for user centred co-production of climate services and link with the TRANSFORM project. Within this, support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for climate information services
• Work with ICPAC to shape GHACOFs to be better suited to user and decision-maker needs, more participatory and with a broader focus beyond the seasonal forecast
• Design and ensure delivery of stand alone trainings with IPAC and regional bodies and users on user based coproduced climate services;
• o Design and ensure quality facilitation of innovation and learning events with ICPAC, regional bodies, and national met agencies at the OND GHACOF meetings
• Support engagement and capacity-building with all users and producers as needed.

Authority
1. Spending Authority:
Spending up to a maximum of Kenya Shillings 350,000 as stipulated in the CARE financial policy.
2. Supervision:
The Project Manager is responsible for supervising the Capacity Building Officer.
3. Decision Making:
Will exercise decision making over all aspects of the program implementation, supervision, monitoring & development in consultation with the CARE technical team and CI UK.

Contacts/Key Relationships (internal & external):
External
The program requires maintenance of relationship and high degree of networking.
The main contacts will be:

• ICPAC
• IRI
• URI
• UK Met office
• IGAD Drought Disaster and Sustainability Resilience Initiative (IDDRSI)
• Food Security and Nutrition Working group (FSNWG)
• Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF)
• Network of Climate Journalists of the Greater Horn of Africa (NECJOGHA)
• Strengthening Climate Information Partnerships - East Africa Project (SCIPEA)

Internal

• Sector Manager - Resilience and Climate Change at CARE Kenya
• Senior Technical Advisors- Climate Change and Resilience (UK)
• Senior Technical Advisor- climate change adaptation and climate services (East Africa Region, Ethiopia)
• Co-production Technical Consultant (Kenya)
• All Senior Officers and Managers at the regional and national level

Working Conditions

• The incumbent is based in Nairobi. His/her time will be split between the CARE office and the ICPAC office, where it is anticipated they will be seconded several times days a week.

Qualifications
1. Education:
M.Sc/M.A degree from a recognized institution/university in the following areas: climate change and society, meteorological sciences, Disaster management, International development, or other relevant field.

2. Experience

• Preferably a minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience in development of climate change or related sector operations, project management, policy formation, capacity building, early warning systems, community based development programming, or closely related fields
• Experience in the development of climate information services and products
• Experience building capacity of government and regional institutions and actors
• Understanding of climate risks and vulnerabilities in the East Africa region
• Work experience in an international organization is an advantage

3. Skills and Competencies

• Analytical skills: Proven writing and analytical skills in climate change operations; ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work; sound analytic, conceptual and strategic thinking
• People Skills: Proven ability for team-working and multi-tasking; resourcefulness, attention to details and client orientation; Ability to provide leadership and strategic guidance to team. Demonstrated ability to listen to and support project staff and partners, and to work with communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
• Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills in English. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Computer Skills: Basic computing skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Preferably skills related to virtual network communication using the Internet.
• Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE's core values and humanitarian principles.
• Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under difficult circumstances. Willing to travel up to 30% of time.

4. Right to Work

• This position is based in Nairobi. Kenyan nationals and those with a right to work in Kenya are invited to apply.

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