Operations

Project Officer

ICS·kenya·Full Time·Volunteer
OperationsmanagerFull TimeVolunteer
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Project Officer (2 Positions) LOCATION Kisumu (1) and Kakamega (1), Kenya REPORTS TO Programmes Manager Employment type: Full-time | Application deadline: October 30, 2026 ABOUT ICS SP For over 30 years, ICS SP (Investing in Children and their Societies) has worked across Africa to build safe and nurturing environments for children and families. Our programming spans Violence and Exploitation, Early Childhood Care and Development, Inclusive and Safe Education, and Sustainable Livelihoods. Visit www.icsafrica-sp.org to learn more about us. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Project Officer will lead day-to-day implementation of ICS SP’s child-centred family strengthening, care reform, early childhood development (ECD) and child protection activities in Kisumu or Kakamega County. The role will help families provide safe and nurturing care, prevent unnecessary child–family separation, support safe reintegration and family-based alternatives, and strengthen community protection and referral systems. Working with government services, caregivers and community structures, the Officer will ensure quality field delivery, frontline capacity strengthening, learning and accountability in line with ICS SP policies and project commitments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Project planning, delivery and community coordination Coordinate ICS SP activities at county and community levels, translating approved project plans into practical schedules, responsibilities and deliverables. Prepare activity plans and budgets, track expenditure and outputs, and flag implementation delays or emerging risks for timely corrective action. Organize community dialogues, training, field visits and review meetings, ensuring that participants and local actors are meaningfully involved. Guide and support community facilitators and frontline personnel through joint planning, supervision, coaching, and regular follow-up. 2. Family strengthening and care reform Lead community-level family strengthening and positive parenting activities that address the factors driving unnecessary child–family separation. Work with authorized Children Services personnel to support family tracing, reunification, reintegration planning and safe follow-up, in accordance with government case-management procedures. Link vulnerable children and caregivers to available psychosocial, social protection, livelihood, health and other services that help families remain safe and stable. Support government-led transition from residential care and appropriate kinship, foster and other family-based care pathways; statutory placement and certification decisions remain with authorized authorities. 3. Nurturing care, ECD and child protection Connect parenting and family support with early learning, responsive caregiving, health, nutrition and protection services for young children. Strengthen the capacity of caregivers, community child protection volunteers, community health promoters, and other local actors to identify risks and promote nurturing care. Promote inclusive access to services for children with disabilities and other vulnerable children and maintain effective referral connections between community and county systems. Support safe identification, reporting and referral of violence, neglect, exploitation and other child protection concerns using approved safeguarding and referral procedures. 4. Evidence, accountability and programme learning Work with the MEAL team to track agreed indicators, validate activity records, gather participant feedback, and use findings to improve delivery. Prepare accurate field updates, reports, outcome stories and lessons learned; handle child and household information confidentially and in line with data protection protocols. Apply ICS SP safeguarding, child protection and PSEA standards in all activities, and promptly escalate concerns through authorized channels. 5. Local partnerships and systems strengthening Build strong working relationships with county and sub-county Children Services, health and ECDE teams, community structures, civil society, care institutions and faith/community leaders. Contribute to county coordination forums and technical working groups, supporting government ownership and continuity of family- and community-based care. Support local partners and frontline actors through joint planning, practical mentoring, referrals, and follow-up on agreed actions. Carry out other relevant project duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the responsibilities of the position. REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Protection, Early Childhood Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health or related discipline. At least five years of relevant experience in NGO or community-based programming, preferably in child protection, care reform, family strengthening, parenting or integrated ECD. Sound understanding of Kenya’s child protection and alternative care systems, family-based care, safeguarding, case management and referral pathways. Practical experience working with children, caregivers, frontline workers and government structures to deliver parenting, nurturing care or family strengthening interventions. Ability to manage activity plans and budgets, coordinate field implementation, monitor results, and meet organizational and donor reporting requirements. Strong community facilitation, partnership management and communication skills, including working respectfully with county government and local service providers. Good judgement in sensitive child protection matters, commitment to confidentiality and inclusion, and ability to apply safeguarding procedures consistently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of relevant local languages and ability to travel regularly within project areas are added advantages. Protecting children, vulnerable communities and our staff is ICS SP’s absolute priority. We have zero tolerance for violence, abuse, and exploitation of children and other people in the communities we serve. Successful candidates must sign and adhere to our safeguarding, child protection and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) code of conduct and policies.

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In January 2010 and October 2011, IRK extended its operation to Wajir county and Garissa County; to serve both the local community and Refugee at Dadaab Camp. Islamic Relief Kenya is currently implementing programmes in the following sectors: Health and Nutrition; WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene); Sustainable Livelihoods and Disaster Risk reduction (DRR); Child Welfare/Protection & Education; and Emergency Response. Over the years, IR Kenya has implemented various development and relief activities which have remarkably changed the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Kilifi, Marsabit and Kajiado Counties. IR Kenya has a commitment to standards which ascribe to program quality and improved programming. This obliges us to conduct a baseline study for the WEMA project in the specific areas of the project interventions. The baseline study will provide the much-needed platform for the project implementation process and re-alignment of interventions to improve project relevance and effectiveness.2.0 PROJECT SUMMARY The Water and Education for Marginalized Communities Advancement (WEMA) Project is a 12-month integrated development initiative designed to strengthen access to quality education, reliable water services, and climate resilience among vulnerable communities in Garissa County. The project responds to interconnected challenges including recurrent drought, chronic water insecurity, inadequate education and WASH infrastructure, environmental degradation, and limited community and institutional capacity to sustainably manage essential services. Recognizing that infrastructure investments alone are insufficient to achieve sustainable development outcomes, the project applies the WEMA Integrated Systems Framework (WISF), which links education, water security, community governance, and environmental resilience. Through this approach, schools will serve as community service hubs around which climate-resilient education facilities, water infrastructure, community management structures, and environmental interventions are integrated. Over the implementation period, the project will establish two WEMA Intervention Villages, each anchored around a strategically selected public primary school. Key interventions will include the construction of climate-resilient classrooms and provision of learner furniture; gender-responsive sanitation facilities; development of solar-powered boreholes; installation of elevated steel water storage tanks and gravity-fed distribution networks; establishment of community water kiosks and livestock watering troughs; provision of piped water connections to schools; and construction of masonry rainwater harvesting systems. To strengthen sustainability and local ownership, WEMA will build the capacity of School Boards of Management (BOMs), Water Users Associations (WUAs), and School Environmental Clubs to manage, maintain, and safeguard project investments. The project will also promote ecosystem restoration and environmental stewardship, thereby strengthening community resilience to drought, climate variability, and pressure on natural resources. The project is expected to directly benefit approximately 6,000 people, representing about 1,500 households, and provide improved water access for an estimated 100,000 livestock through two integrated community water systems. Expected broader outcomes include improved school attendance and retention, enhanced access to safe and reliable water, improved public health and sanitation, strengthened pastoral livelihoods, improved environmental stewardship, stronger local governance, and increased community resilience to climate-related shocks. A robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework will guide performance monitoring, learning, accountability, and adaptive management. An independent baseline evaluation will establish the project's pre-intervention conditions and benchmark values for relevant indicators, providing a credible basis for subsequent measurement of changes and comparison with the end-line evaluation. Findings will also contribute to organizational learning and inform the potential replication and scaling of integrated education, water, and climate-resilience programming in arid and semi-arid areas. The project will be implemented in collaboration with relevant Garissa County Government departments, particularly Water, Education, and Climate Change, as well as participating schools and community institutions. It is aligned with relevant national and county development and climate priorities and contributes particularly to SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, and SDG 13: Climate Action. Project goal/impact: Strengthened climate-resilient human capital and improved quality of life for marginalized communities in Garissa County through sustainable access to quality education, reliable water services, effective local governance, and environmental stewardship.Project outcomes:Outcome 1: Enhanced access to quality, inclusive, and climate-resilient education services in target schools.Outcome 2: Reliable and sustainable water services for schools, households, and livestock.Outcome 3: Strengthened local governance, environmental stewardship, and community resilience to climate variability and drought.Project outputs:Output 1.1: Two WEMA Intervention Village schools equipped with climate-resilient, inclusive, and gender-responsive education infrastructure.Output 1.2: Reliable and sustainable school water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services established in two WEMA Intervention Village schools.Output 2.1: Two integrated solar-powered community water supply systems established and operational.Output 2.2: Community water governance and management systems strengthened for sustainable water service delivery.Output 3.1: Ecosystem restoration and climate adaptation measures implemented within the two WEMA Intervention Villages.Output 3.2: Community governance and institutional management structures strengthened to sustainably manage WEMA investments.3.0 Purpose and Scope of the Endline Evaluation The Baseline Evaluation Purpose and Objectives The overall objective of the baseline evaluation is to establish the pre-intervention status, challenges, capacities, and opportunities within the WEMA Project target communities in Garissa County, guided by the project goal, outcomes, outputs, and performance indicators. The baseline will establish credible benchmark values against which project progress and results can be measured throughout implementation and at end-line. The assessment will provide a comprehensive understanding of the existing education, WASH and water security, climate resilience, environmental, institutional, and socio-economic conditions within the two WEMA Intervention Villages. It will also examine cross-cutting factors, including gender, disability, social inclusion, community participation, accountability, sustainability, and socio-cultural practices that may enable or constrain achievement of the intended project results.Specifically, the baseline assessment has the following objectives: 1. Establish baseline values for key project indicators across education, WASH/water security, climate resilience, and community-level outcomes to enable measurement of progress and results. 2. Assess existing access to and quality of education and water/WASH services, including school infrastructure, enrolment, attendance and retention, water availability, reliability, functionality, affordability, and barriers affecting equitable access. 3. Assess community and institutional capacities for sustainable service delivery and climate resilience, including the functionality and capacity of School Boards of Management (BOMs), Water Users Associations (WUAs), School Environmental Clubs, and existing practices for managing drought, environmental degradation, and natural resources. 4. Examine cross-cutting factors influencing project outcomes, including gender, disability, age, socio-cultural practices, vulnerability, community participation, accountability, safeguarding, and inclusion in access to services and decision-making. 5. Generate evidence and actionable recommendations to strengthen project implementation and MEAL, including validation or adjustment of indicator targets, identification of key risks and assumptions, sustainability considerations, and priority learning areas for adaptive management and future programming.4.0 Scope and Methodology The baseline evaluation will employ an appropriate mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the pre-intervention situation and ensure meaningful participation of different stakeholder groups. The consultant will propose a robust methodology, including the sampling design, sample size determination, data collection methods, analytical framework and tools appropriate for each stakeholder group. All methods and tools should adhere to established ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, and responsible data management. Data should, where applicable, be disaggregated by location, sex, age and disability (SADD) and other relevant vulnerability characteristics to enable analysis of differences in access to services, participation, needs and project outcomes. The project is expected to reach approximately 6,000 direct and 9,000 indirect rightsholders.The methodology should, at a minimum, include the following:1. Desk Review: Review relevant project documents, policies, secondary data, assessments and existing evidence relating to education, WASH and water security, climate resilience, environmental conditions, gender and social inclusion, and community governance within the target areas.2. Quantitative Household and School-Level Assessment: Conduct representative surveys and relevant facility/infrastructure assessments to establish baseline values for key project indicators, including access to and reliability of water services, education access and participation, WASH conditions, climate-related vulnerabilities, and household/community resilience.3. Qualitative Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and other participatory methods with relevant stakeholders, including community members, women, men, youth, persons with disabilities, school management, Water Users Associations (WUAs), community leaders, and relevant Garissa County Government departments.4. Direct Observation and Infrastructure Assessment: Undertake structured observations of targeted schools, existing water systems, sanitation facilities, environmental conditions, and community water infrastructure to triangulate reported information and establish the status and functionality of existing services prior to project intervention.5. Data Analysis, Triangulation and Reporting: Analyse and triangulate quantitative, qualitative and secondary data to establish credible baseline values, identify key gaps, risks, opportunities and inequalities, and provide practical recommendations for project implementation, target validation, MEAL, sustainability and adaptive management. The consultant may propose additional or innovative participatory approaches where these enhance the quality, inclusiveness and reliability of the baseline. All findings should be supported by verifiable quantitative and/or qualitative evidence and clearly linked to the project's results framework and baseline indicators.5.0 Expected Outputs DeliverablesThe expected key outputs and deliverables are: 1. Inception report (detailing consultant’s understanding of the assignment and methodology to be used and workplan to undertake the activity) 2. Cleaned dataset (for quantitative and qualitative data) 3. FGD score sheets/ reports/recordings and key informant interview forms/reports. 4. Related codebooks, and data analysis files (SPSS syntax files) 5. The inception and final reports shall be submitted in 3 hard copies and soft. 6. A PowerPoint presentation on the activity findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 7. An updated results framework with baseline data for project goal, outcomes, and outputs. 8. All field notes which should guarantee anonymity for the interviewees.Reporting and dissemination plan of the Baseline study Report The consultant must submit three bound copies and a soft copy of the final study report which is expected to be within 30 pages (without annexes) and with the following components: Preliminary Pages (Title page, Table of Contents including a list of annexes, Acknowledgement, Executive Summary, List of Acronyms and Abbreviations, Definition of Terms and Concepts) Introduction describing the programme background and context. A description of the project, including the results framework and theory of change Purpose and Objectives of the baseline study Key study questions or objectives and a statement of the scope of the study, with information on limitations and delimitations An overview of the study approach, methodology and data sources Study findings. Conclusion based on study findings. Recommendations based on survey findings. Appendices6.0 Roles and ResponsibilitiesRole/responsibilities of the Consultant Develop an inception report, detailing the study design, methodology, indicators, data- gathering tools, work plan schedule and budget to carry out the assignment agreed in consultation with MEAL coordinator. Conduct deskreview of relevant project documents Develop quantitative and qualitative data gathering tools in consultation. Conduct training for the data collection teams including pretesting of data collection tools. Plan and coordinate quantitative and qualitative data collection. Work with IR Kenya project team planning Study logistics Data quality assurance Review, clean and analyze data collected. Present preliminary findings to project stakeholders for validation Incorporate input from project stakeholders and submit final report. Produce Baseline study report.Role of IRK Recruit external consultant for the baseline study. Review and provide input on the consultant’s deliverables. Guide on the engagement with consultant Provide the consultant with background documents, reports and available secondary data for review. Provide oversight during data collection. Ensure smooth flow of consultancy engagement processes including contractual obligations. Reporting Lead Consultant Will plan and coordinate data collection, review data, analyze it and prepare a high- quality report. The consultant will report to the MEAL Coordinator and works closely with Field Coordinator/Manager. MEAL and Project Officers will support in coordination of data collection process.7.0 Duration of the Assignment and logistics The consultant should describe the evaluation’s overall schedule (i.e., duration, phasing, timing) as well as work hours, required preparation work, conditions that might affect data collection, meeting-arranging procedures, and needed and available office space (e.g., interviewers). However, below are some suggested timelines owed to the urgency of this assignment. ITEM # of days to complete Suggested dates Selection of the consultant - _ Inception meeting between IR Kenya and the consultant to discuss the understanding of the assignment 1 Review of project documents and submission of inception report including data collection tools 3 Finalize inception report and data collection tools based on feedback received 5 Planning & actualization of consultancy logistics 2 Conduct training for enumerators including pre-testing, and prepare for fieldwork 2 Conduct data collection 8 Data cleaning, analysis and submission of data tables and syntax files 2 Drafting and submission of preliminary report 4 Validation workshop with IR Kenya1 Drafting and submission of draft final report after incorporating input on preliminary report and from the validation workshop 4 Incorporation of final report review comments and submission of final report to IR 2TOTAL 35 8.0 Consultants Qualifications, Skills, and Experience The Consultant/s will possess the following minimum skills; A minimum master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field At least 6 years’ experience undertaking development projects evaluations and/or assessment for Food security, livelihoods, and integrated projects. Must have led at least two to three similar/assignments in the past 4 years. Proven skills in research, monitoring, and evaluation. Proven experience in conducting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods evaluation studies. Computer proficiency with good knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SPSS desirable Experienced in undertaking development projects evaluations in Kenya. Excellent analytical and report writing skills. Excellent written and spoken English. Excellent time management skills Ability to work well both independently and in a team. Excellent conflict sensitive approaches and able to work in highly sensitive environments. 9.0 Evaluation Criteria The evaluation committee shall evaluate the bids based on their responsiveness to the Terms of Reference, through the following stages: Preliminary/mandatory evaluation Technical evaluationPreliminary evaluation The following shall form the basis for the preliminary evaluation. Interested bidders MUST attach the following. Certificate of registration (applicable to consultancy firms – CR12) and ID of proprietor or ID for individual consultant. Copy of VAT/PIN certificate from KRA. Valid Tax compliance certificate Should be a firm/individual consultant with office/operational establishments within Kenya (attach business permit). A proposal shall be rejected at this stage if it does not have all the valid preliminary/mandatory documentation.Technical evaluation. The evaluation committee shall evaluate the proposals based on their responsiveness to the Terms of Reference, with keen interest in the following: 1. Experience in conducting similar services within the last five years. Attach contracts, LPOs, or recommendations, etc. - 20 points. Demonstrable consultancy experience working in similar assessments with NGOs focused on livelihoods, WASH and Education development sectors. - 10 pointsMaximum points 30 2. The lead consultant must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in conducting evaluations, development of strategic plans, Outcome harvesting, etc., with international NGOs, preferably with a broad understanding of livelihoods, WASH and Education development sectors. - 20 points The lead consultant/applicant must have a master’s degree in project planning and management, Development Studies, or other Social Sciences fields. (Attach academic certification and CV). -10 pointsMaximum points 30 3. Attach at least four samples of similar work done (2 baseline, 2 endline evaluation reports), preferably for an international non-governmental organisation with programming around livelihoods, WASH and Education development sectors, etc., will be an added advantage.Maximum points 40 Each responsive proposal will be given a technical score. A proposal shall be rejected at this stage if it does not respond to important aspects of the Terms of Reference or if it fails to achieve the minimum technical score of 80%. 10.0 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS The below ethical considerations will be adhered to during the evaluation survey: IRW recognizes the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and duty of care and respect. The consultant is expected to adhere to IRW Safeguarding policy and sign as an appendix to their contract of engagement and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. The evaluation will be conducted by an independent and impartial external consultant assisted by IR Kenya MEAL Teams. Quantitative data will be obtained from a randomly selected representative population sample. Assert that their participation in the survey will be voluntary. and they are aware that they can opt out at any time. (Note that participants may leave or refuse to answer any question at any time and that this will not affect their standing with the organization) Anonymity, confidentiality and safeguarding of survey data will be guaranteed. There will be no risks and benefits for individual participants. The culture, norms and traditions of study populations will be respected. Consent will be sought prior to commencing data gathering. Views and opinions of the different survey subjects will be respected. For interviews with children, there will be an informed consent process to ensure that all children, their parents/guardians and vulnerable adults are fully aware of all aspects of the evaluation process and voluntarily provide their consent to take part. All caregivers/guardians will be asked to provide informed consent for children’s participation in the study, in line with UNCRC’s recognition of children’s evolving capacities and a parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure a child’s well-being and safety. All the respondent’s data will be kept in a confidential way and shared only with the consent of IR Kenya11.0 Products rights and ownership The ownership of the evaluation reports and associated products will belong to IR Kenya and any documents or publications related to this evaluation will not be shared externally except with the consent of the IRK country director.

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World Vision Kenya

Kenya, kenya

Full-Time

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Technical Director, Faith Integration & Programming JOB PURPOSE This position provides strategic leadership that influences how faith shapes our work and is integrated in programming across different contexts where World Vision International (WVI) has a footprint. This will entail overseeing the integration of faith, particularly the Biblical Empowered Worldview (BEWV) principles and practices in transformational development, and disaster management that shapes our advocacy, marketing and donor engagement. It will also entail strong collaboration with the sector leads, regions and field offices to strengthen field capacity for Christian Identity in programming, while supporting the development of appropriate field guidance and tools to achieve this broad objective. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Biblical Empowered Worldview (BEWV): Lead BEWV integration in Transformational Development, Future Ready Sponsorship and other sectors Support the scale-up of the BEWV/TD Module for staff Champion global uptake of the BEWV across regions, field offices, Support offices and partners Develop and update tools, manuals and resources for BEWV Champion BEWV for Adolescents, youth and children Coordinate learning and innovation around BEWV programming Lead Faith Integration in Programming Engage sector leads to explore and develop tools to integrate Christian Identity across all sectors Support field capacity for Faith integration in Grants & Resource Acquisition Lead faith integration in the NEXUS Ensure the Spiritual Landscape Assessment is updated and integral tool for all programming Global Center Faith & Development (GC F&D) and VisionFund Integration and collaboration for greater faith impact Christian Identity programming and integration in Restricted and Challenging Contexts Champion Christian Identity programming in restricted and challenging contexts F&D Competencies roll-out in all contexts Develop/update tools and enhance capacity enhancement Build learning hubs for contextual Christian identity in restricted and challenging contexts Innovation & Accountability Lead thinking and reflection on innovative approaches to F&D programming Keep abreast of latest developments and innovations in the broader F&D sector that are relevant to WV and share them internally through relevant Communities of Practice (CoP’s) – (F&D and sectors) Benchmark with peers and other relevant organizations to learn best practices and ensure we are cutting-edge. Lead team/people Lead a small team to ensure faith integration and capacity enhancement for F&D programming Support team development and performance Others External engagement related to the function as appropriate Benchmark with peers and other relevant organisations to learn best practice Handle other issues in support of the team REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE Master’s degree in International Development, Theology, Social Sciences, or another relevant field, with formal theological training. Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in international development programming, including Faith & Development (F&D). At least 5 years of field-based experience with strong knowledge of evidence-based programming approaches. In-depth knowledge of Faith & Development principles, methodologies, metrics, and indicators. Demonstrated experience working with faith leaders, faith actors, and faith-related issues within development and humanitarian contexts. Experience supporting or overseeing multi-country programmes and collaborating across diverse cultural and geographic contexts. Experience working with grant-funded programmes supported by bilateral and multilateral donors. Strong project, programme, organizational, and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation, training, stakeholder engagement, and influencing across multiple audiences. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively in multicultural environments with high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity. Demonstrates a Christ-centred life and work, with a deep personal commitment to Christian faith and values. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THE ROLE 5-7 years of experience within the international development and humanitarian sector. Demonstrated success working across complex, matrixed, and globally distributed organizations to achieve strategic objectives. Proven experience influencing and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong understanding of World Vision’s mission, Christian identity, policies, frameworks, and programming approaches. Demonstrated experience working across diverse cultural, faith, and geopolitical contexts. Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams. Experience developing innovative approaches, tools, or resources that strengthen faith-integrated programming. Familiarity with sponsorship-funded and grant-funded programming models within international NGOs. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Fluency/high level of professional and technical spoken and written English. Fluency in another language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese) is an added advantage. Monitoring, Verification & Reporting (MVR) Technical Specialist – NATURE+ Job Responsibilities: Technical-MRV Lead the design, development, deployment, and management of field data collection protocols, tools, and systems (including Kobo Toolbox, ArcGIS Field Maps, and related platforms) to facilitate efficient and accurate data capture by field teams. Support the design and implementation of forest inventories, biomass assessments, socio-economic surveys, and the design and establishment and monitoring of permanent and temporary sample plots in accordance with approved carbon methodologies and best-practice standards. Oversee the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of inventory and survey data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project monitoring and applicable standard requirements. Deploy and manage Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing technologies, and spatial analysis tools (such as Google Earth Engine, QGIS, and ArcGIS) to support project monitoring of land-use changes, deforestation, forest degradation, and other project performance indicators. Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Monitoring Plans that comply with applicable carbon standards and methodologies, including Verra VCS and Gold Standard requirements. Support the preparation, compilation, and maintenance of validation/verification-ready project documentation, including Project Design Documents/Project descriptions (PDDs/PDs), Monitoring Reports (MRs), spatial maps, calculation spreadsheets, field datasets, and auditable evidence packages, in collaboration with relevant project stakeholders and counterparts. Serve as the primary technical focal point for third-party identified Validation/Verification Bodies (VVBs) Coordinate and ensure timely resolution of validation and verification findings, Corrective Action Requests (CARs), Clarification Requests (CLs), and other auditor observations to achieve successful project registration, verification, and carbon credit issuance. Support continuous improvement of project monitoring systems through the integration of emerging technologies, data management best practices, and lessons learned from validation and verification processes Ensure that all greenhouse gas (GHG) data, carbon accounting processes, and project reporting requirements are aligned with Kenya’s National Carbon Registry (KNCR) systems, relevant regulatory frameworks, and applicable international transparency and reporting requirements. Quality Assurance – Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Lead the development, implementation and strengthening of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) systems for field-collected project level data, spatial datasets, and monitoring processes to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and audit readiness. Ensure that an effective monitoring, evaluation, accounting and learning system is established and maintained to track project performance and impacts. Ensure submission of timely and quality periodic project reports to the WVK, project stakeholders, and donors and other relevant stakeholders Document lessons learned and best practices to improve project implementation and inform future initiative In liaison with the communications department, ensure regular documentation of best practices, success stories / innovation and lessons learnt over the project implementation period for sharing across the partnership and project stakeholders. Capacity Building Facilitate capacity building and training for field teams, local communities and project partners on monitoring methodologies, data collection protocols, GIS applications, and long-term Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems. Lead in the identification/assessment of MRV capacity building gaps among project staff, communities and other relevant stakeholders. Lead and participate in the planning, mobilisation, coordination, and promotion of capacity building of MRV events/activities such as training workshops, webinars for NATURE+ project staff/stakeholders etc Partnership, Coordination and Networking Liaise with relevant government institutions and project partners to facilitate data harmonization, reporting consistency, and compliance with national and international carbon market requirements. KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE Required Professional experience Minimum of 5 years’ experience in development and implementation of MRV systems for forest carbon projects. Strong technical expertise in forest inventory, forest mensuration, forest carbon accounting and MRV systems Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and implementing field inventories, permanent sample plots, sampling methodologies and biomass measurement Proficiency in GIS tools e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Google Earth Engine for satellite data monitoringStrong understanding of carbon data QA/QC, uncertainty, audit trails, validation and verification readiness Required Education & Certification Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Geospatial sciences, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline Certification in GIS tools e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS Pro and/or Google Earth Engine Certification in GHG accounting Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of the carbon project lifecycle, including carbon accounting and monitoring protocols, and international carbon standards e.g. VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo e.t.c Demonstrated knowledge of national carbon market policies and schemes, including evolving government policies and regulations, in the forest and biodiversity sectors. Familiarity with GHG emissions calculation methodologies used in the AFOLU sector is an asset. Carbon MRV training is highly preferable Technical Specialist – NRM NATURE+) Project The Technical Specialist-NRM will support the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of sustainable land use and forestry interventions that sequester carbon, restore degraded landscapes, generate verified carbon credits and enhance livelihoods. The Specialist will coordinate field planning, landscape restoration, nursery management and other natural resource management activities across project sites. He/she will provide technical training to staff and communities on sustainable forest restoration, including Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) and silvicultural practices, while integrating nature-based livelihoods to strengthen community climate resilience. Please Note: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the worlds most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments. Technical Support- Field Implementation & Management In collaboration with KFS, provide technical support to Community Forest Associations (CFAs) to increase their capacity for production of high-quality seedlings at the project identified tree nurseries. Support the development and implementation of Tree Planting & Management Plans (TPMPs), seedling production plans for priority indigenous species and support identification and capacity-strengthening of target nurseries for material production. Provide technical support to project team on tree species selection, site-specific planting protocols and models, nursery management, agroforestry and other silvicultural interventions. Provide oversight to seedling production, quality assurance, site preparation, planting, and maintenance of restoration sites. Provide technical support in the development and/or review of Participatory Forest Management Plans (PFMPs) by collaborating with existing and/or new Community Forest Associations (CFAs) and Kenya Forest Service (KFS). Collaborate with the MRV Specialist in designing and execution of forest inventory protocols, including establishment of Permanent Sample Plots (PSPs), tracking of the project’s ecological impacts, monitoring carbon/biodiversity metrics and preparation of the project’s technical reports. Collaborate with Community Restoration Officers (CROs) to provide supervision to community-based structures and effectively manage performance – to ensure ecosystem restoration and management objectives are met. Provide technical and logistical oversight related to the handling and transfer/transportation of planting materials from nurseries to targeted restoration sites, oversee site preparation and guide actual planting and maintenance in accordance with the TPMP. Collaborate with Community Restoration Officers to oversee nursery operations, seed sourcing, seedling quality control and monitoring of seedling survival rates. Collaborate with the MRV Specialist and other project staff to collect baseline data, monitor biomass growth, and measure carbon stocks. Support in the preparation of forest carbon inventories, analytical reports and Project Design Document (PDD) Ensure focused implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project’s interventions on forest restoration, improved landscape management systems, and natural resource management initiatives. Identify and promote innovative nature-based livelihood programming approaches and interventions to achieve project objectives and suited to the particular conditions and needs of diverse client groups in the project implementation areas. Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation Supervise and monitor project interventions in strict adherence to the project’s monitoring protocols and standards. Participate in the development of Project Designs and Annual Operation Plans. (4D matrices, DIPs, Annual Budgets) and ensure budgetary utilization is within acceptable limits/range. Contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual and end of projects reports, key lessons and success stories in accordance with the guidelines and standardized tools. Identify and document best practices and successes of approaches & models as a result of the project interventions Provide technical inputs to the preparation and/or review of the project’s technical reports and publications based on the project’s forest carbon data and contribute to other publications associated with the project results. Support and monitor the implementation of annual work plan and project progress reports. Capacity building Facilitate and support development of training modules and lead capacity-building workshops for local stakeholders, field staff, and partner NGOs on sustainable approaches to forest restoration. Collaborate with KFS and other stakeholders to ensure that key trainings meet the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and required skills set on ecosystem restoration/natural resource management and livelihood initiatives and practices. Work with the project team on developing community sensitization and information material, protocols and approaches for forest restoration and natural resource management interventions in their project contexts. Together with partners, the project team and stakeholders conduct regular reflection and learning events; Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key stakeholder forum/meetings at the County level. Actively participate in County level Sector Technical Working Groups and relevant to policy and planning forums for ecosystem restoration. Organize, track, and attend meetings with key stakeholders, and represent the project team at external meetings and conferences as needed; KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE Required Professional experience At least 5 years of hands-on experience in forest landscape restoration (FLR), silviculture, or agroforestry project management Strong grasp of climate-adaptive forestry, native species selection, soil health, and ecological monitoring Practical exposure to forest carbon inventories, biodiversity monitoring, or carbon certification standards (VCS, CCB, Gold Standard, REDD+) Knowledge of and experience in working with the Government and community structures Experience in implementation of integrated development programs with a focus on ecosystem restoration Required Education & Certification Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Agroforestry, Climate Change, or a related field. Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Proficiency in forest inventory data collection, growth and yield modelling and biomass estimation Proficiency in use of GIS tools like ArcGIS and QGIS. Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with landowners, corporate partners, and multidisciplinary teams Familiarity with voluntary and compliance carbon markets and standards e.g. VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo e.t.c Project Officer – Sanitation & Hygiene To support in the implementation and monitoring of all sanitation, hygiene and health activities in Golbo AP. This role will contribute to increasing water and sanitation coverage and hygiene promotion in efforts towards achieving SDG 3; Good health and well-being and SDG 6: to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. The Project officer will provide leadership in implementation of Sanitation, Hygiene and Health interventions hence contribute to child wellbeing outcomes in an Area Program. In order to perform this role effectively, the Project officer must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos, collaborate with local community and committees, county government, private sector and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others. Please Note: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the worlds most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments. Project, Planning and Implementation Co-ordinate the implementation of all the emergency hygiene interventions as outlined in the project design. This includes the distribution of NFIs (soap, menstrual hygiene pads, water purification items and jerricans) and hygiene promotion activities. Develop a detailed implementation plan for the emergency hygiene interventions for the 6 month duration of the project. This will involve mapping of the NFI beneficiaries, identification of secondary storage facilities for the NFIs and transport arrangements for movement of NFIs Development of the relevant IEC materials for hygiene promotion together with other stakeholders Co-ordinate community training on the use of the NFIs Ensure that business processes, emergency standards and guidelines related to hygiene initiatives developed in coordination with Disaster Management and NO-WASH are effectively implemented within the project area. Mentor and capacity build the project community mobilizers. Collaborate with other programs within area of operation to achieve proposed child and community well-being outcomes Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation – Quality Assurance Develop monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and end of project reports on the hygiene interventions and ensure that the reports are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with WV Kenya and Donor requirements. Carry out monitoring of the hygiene interventions in conjunction with other partners within the project area Advocacy, Engagement with strategic partners, Linkages and networks & partnership development Collaborate with Ministry of Health and other relevant departments in implementing the emergency hygiene interventions Engage and network with other relevant partners, especially those implementing other aspects of the USG funded grants Participate in coordination and other meetings as may be required in the project area KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE Required Professional experience A minimum of 3 to 5 years proven experience for degree holder in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large scale community based project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects. Working experience in Sanitation and Hygiene Market Based approaches. Good commercial acumen – appreciation of budgeting and financial management. Good analytical and critical thinking skills, problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills and the ability to monitor and explain trends and variances. Good negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to influence people positively Required Education & Certification Degree in public/Environmental health, community development or relevant WASH field Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Expertise in partnership and collaborations with community, county governments and other S&H related institutions under WASH market-based approaches. Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds. Proficiency in Ms Office Proposal/Concept writing skills for fund raising Project Officer – Cash & Markets To plan, implement, monitor and document all Markets and Cash transfer activities in a semi-arid to arid context within Garissa/ Tana River/ Turkana Counties. Provide necessary technical support on Cash Transfer initiatives, identification and registration of beneficiaries, Related trainings, Stakeholder’s engagement, Market Assessment, follow-up, targeted community members, stakeholders and partners and also provide feedback and reports to the Project Manager including National Office within stipulated timeframes. Please Note: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the worlds most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments. Project Implementation Responsible for the implementation of the all Humanitarian Cash & Markets activities in the County with focus on Food Assistance Contribute to effective and timely community-led identification and registration of Cash Transfer beneficiaries. Mobilize and sensitize representatives from line Government ministries, County Government and other stakeholders to proactively take part in strengthening community Structures. Identify/map out all existing players in Cash/Food Assistance programs in the project areas. Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to Cash & Voucher strategies. Jointly with partners take part in participatory assessments to inform best Cash & Voucher programming approaches. Support the implementation of Cash & Markets Initiatives through cash-based programming and or through other applicable approaches. Develop and maintain networks with partners and other stakeholders in the County and Sub County where the project is domiciled in order to maximize the impact of Cash & Markets efforts. Liaise with the Cash & Markets Technical Lead, Project Manager, and the DRR/DM Coordinator to effectively support the project to carry out all Cash & Markets Initiatives – assessments, designs, monitoring and evaluations – in accordance with WV established standards, policies and procedures. Monitor and support the timely and appropriate utilization of budgeted resources for all Cash & Markets interventions. Ensure Adherence to the CVP Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) in rolling out the Cash & Markets Initiatives. Accountability Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting Compile the necessary monthly, quarterly and annual reports for forwarding to the Project Manager and to the National Office capturing the progress against approved work plans and budgets. Attend the regular weekly and monthly planning meetings as called upon. Set up and build capacity of the Community Based Feedback Structures across the project sites. Regularly document success stories, key learnings/innovation for sharing across the partnership. Adapt context specific digital processes on Cash & Markets activities. Set up monitoring, accountability and learning systems to CVP programs: CHD, CRM among others In Collaboration with the Cash & Markets Technical lead and the M&E, to facilitate market monitoring and document lessons for sharing internally and with key partners. Coordinate with the Project Manager and Project M & E Officer to ensure that appropriate controls, monitoring and evaluation tools are in place and being utilized in a timely manner in the Cash & Markets component Promote the use of digital systems (LMMS) for Activity tracking, Beneficiaries registration, Cash Distribution/Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) monitoring and humanitarian accountability and document lessons and share best practices to different stakeholders. Ensure regular program reports are generated and shared internally: Activity reports, Monthly reports, Semi Annual and Annual Reports. Ensure internal control systems are in placed to identify and manage potential risks associated with cash Transfer at the community level. Capacity Building Capacity assessment and training facilitation on the identified gaps to project staff and partners. Develop and impart necessary trainings for staff, community members and partners related to Cash & Voucher Interventions, to enable them effectively implement innovative digital solutions. Ensure ongoing coaching and mentoring of Community structures and project staff to ensure delivery of the desired results. Technical review and support the key project design documents and reports within Disaster Management and across the WVK priority sectors. KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE Required Professional experience At least 3 years of practical experience in Cash & Voucher Based Programming including: Market Price Monitoring, Community Based Beneficiary Targeting and Registration Process, Implementing Cash for Work/Asset Interventions in an emergency Response Context. Strong evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills Experience working with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Financial Service Providers (FSPs). Experience working with both local and internal partners to design programs, implement or build capacity Experience in setting up functioning monitoring and accountability systems Understanding of program design process, and monitoring/evaluation Processes Management of complex government/institutionally funded programs/projects Highly flexible and organized, able to coordinate Community, Partners and Stakeholders including private sector players and guide the technical decision-making process. Demonstrate experience in Integration of Faith & Development in Disaster Management and beyond Able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and willing to take on new tasks on an ad hoc basis as assigned by the supervisor Ability to work both on own initiative and as part of a team in a high-pressure environment while adhering to deadlines Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility, ability to coordinate and build consensus. Ability to work well in and promote teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well. Proficient in written and spoken Kiswahili and English. Required Education & Certification Bachelor degree in the fields of: Social Science, Science in Economics, Statistics or related field. A postgraduate training in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Agriculture or related field will be an added advantage. Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders Team player Ability to provide support and training to staff and partners on project requirements Basic financial awareness, with the ability to support budget development Strong partnership and networking skills Strong negotiation and presentation skills Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and detail orientation, even under time pressure Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet) required Willing and able to travel within and outside the county for work assignments and/or to attend stakeholders’ meetings and events Previous experience in cash & food assistance is desirable Project Officer – Nutrition To implement and monitor nutrition activities in emergency programs. He/she will be responsible for implementing Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, Maternal infant and young child nutrition, Positive Hearth Deviance and other approaches which include Baby Friendly community initiatives, Family MUAC, IMAM Surge and capacity building of health workers, community health promoters and community leaders. He/she will be responsible to ensure quality program implementation in line with the planned budget; monitor program effectiveness and support surveys and assessments. Work in close collaboration with and active involvement of the county and sub county health officials, health staff of the target health facilities and the communities. Please Note: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the worlds most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics, and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments. Job Responsibilities: Programmatic and technical Implementation for nutrition projects Ensure all malnourished children, pregnant and lactating women are identified, admitted and discharged from IMAM programs as per national Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) guidelines Support the communities to identify Nutrition gaps and develop community led solutions during implementation of nutrition and livelihoods projects. Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health staff to be able to implement PD Hearth, BFCI, IMAM Surge and Family MUAC models at both County and Sub County level. Work closely with community Health promoters to mobilize communities to participate in nutrition project interventions Strengthening of community structures to ensure they receive appropriate health and nutrition services. Support Community health promoters to conduct household nutrition counselling for project beneficiaries at community level. Ensure effective integration of gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy into nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive interventions. Integration of nutrition into livelihood interventions to ensure food security at household level. In liaison with project accountant ensure monthly tracking of project expenditure and manage work plans and budgets. Quality assurance for programmatic Designs, Assessments, Monitoring and Evaluation processes Develop quality reports: weekly situation reports, monthly reports and quarterly reports as per WV and/donor(s) reporting guidelines In liaison with other project partners and MoH develop monitoring plan, analyse nutrition information from health information system and other sources to understand trends for timely decision making Document success stories, and best practices to demonstrate the impact created by WVK from the project implementation Monitor project implementation levels and report progress, impact and best practices. Work with M&E officer to develop ToRs for various activities that require external support and identify specific data requirements. Support MOH monitoring to ensure strengthened health systems and accurate reporting in the KHIS. Ensure timely analysis of monitoring data and dissemination to key stakeholders for management decision making. Support the implementation of processes to ensure quality of existing project data, and information collection. Ensure the project is compliant to the Humanitarian accountability requirements. Ensure Project alignment to the donor requirements and support office evaluation protocols and methodological tools. Ensure reporting to the CMAM database and PD Hearth database. Advocacy, Engagement, Networking & Partnerships & Resource Acquisition Represent WVK in nutrition stakeholder meetings county and/or sub-county levels. Participate in advocacy activities to ensure resource allocation to nutrition by county governments. Engaging with MoH at County & Sub-County level to influence resource allocation nutrition Identify potential areas for fundraising and provide information to inform fund raising initiatives for health and nutrition, education, gender, child protection and disability at all levels. Identify potential areas for fundraising and provide information to inform fund raising initiatives for health and nutrition, education, gender, child protection and disability at all levels Enhanced Empowerment, Documentation & Capacity Development Ensure capacity Building of government officers, community members and CBOs to enable them effectively manage and sustain Health and Nutrition interventions. Conduct training and sensitization of health facility staff and Community Health Promoters on PD Hearth, BFCI, MIYCN, IMAM, Family and micronutrients supplementation. Support the Sub-County and County nutrition officers to conduct community Training and follow ups for community units. Ensure continuous learning and documentation of lessons learnt and best practices for program design, monitoring and evaluation frameworks related to emergency response. Coordinate the sharing of learning related to MEAL practices across offices and provide support when internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises should be employed. Support the development of project case studies, human interest stories, documentaries and other related materials. In collaboration with M&E officers document lessons learnt and reports (printed, visual) and published for sharing with the donor and other partners and proactively share information and learning with internal and external stakeholders. KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE Required Professional experience At least three years working experience in maternal infant and young child nutrition, CMAM, IMAM-surge and Micronutrient’s supplementation. Good understanding of Ministry of health systems, Nutrition programming models, standards and guidelines, Ministries of Health structures at county and national levels Familiarity of national Health and Nutrition policy and advocacy instruments and structures First-hand experience in Community Emergency Programming Significant experience working with an NGO environment, community and people’s groups, state institutions etc. Familiarity with gender inclusion in community interventions. Good analytical skills with appropriate attention to details Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills. High professional ethics and integrity Good Empirical knowledge of humanitarian codes, principles and practice; Computer literacy in MS office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Excellent team player with ability to work under minimum supervision Required Education & Certification Must have a minimum of a Minimum of Bachelor degree in Nutrition, or the equivalent from a recognized University. Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Experience working in multicultural, multi-location, values driven teams; Experience in working on donor funded programs Good understanding of Nutrition programming in emergency and developmental contexts Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities 45% of time Payments to Vendors / Suppliers Receipt of vendor invoices. Perform arithmetic check between the LPO’s and Invoices. Ensure relevant back-ups (contracts, Invoice, MOUs and certificates of completion) are attached. Ensure numeric accuracy of all the attached documents in ProVision System including the correct accounting codes. Indicate the Location code, Business unit and the PO number on the invoice. Process the withholding Tax VAT include amount payable. Ensure invoices are scanned to Shared Service Centre (SSC) mail address within 24 hours and Retained in their respective files. Follow up with SSC on the pending payments. Respond to SSC on coding issues, pending receipt, matching issues. Review invoice outstanding report, make necessary updates for submission to SSC. Request for urgent payments where necessary. Ensure timely processing of payment (within the 15 days) upon invoice receipt. Manage of account 59098 (split billing) by ensuring invoices sent to shared services clear any lump-sum amounts in thus account Ensure payment procedure is followed as per field finance manual (cancellation of documents, and use of approval grids) Update admin, P&C and other departments on the status of supplier payments. End results: Supplier payments are processed accurately, completely, and within established timelines, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls while maintaining strong supplier relationships and reliable financial records. 15% of time Payments to Staff In collaboration with the People & Culture (P&C) Department, manage the in-country payroll for International and National staff by: Preparing payroll journal entries in the SunSystems accounting system and facilitating payroll payment processing through the online banking platform. Updating payroll records with approved changes and supporting documentation, and processing payroll accurately on a monthly basis. Preparing and distributing pay slips to all international staff in a timely manner. Reviewing international payroll transactions for accuracy and reconciling payroll charges received from the Global Centre against the General Ledger. Liaising with the Global Centre payroll team to resolve payroll discrepancies, queries, and clarification requests. Recording payroll charges in the SunSystems accounting system and submitting supporting documentation for review and approval. Coordinating with payroll system service providers to facilitate system updates, enhancements, and changes. Ensuring payroll records are complete, accurate, and maintained in compliance with organizational policies and statutory requirements. Supporting month-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and ensuring payroll-related balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled. Maintaining confidentiality of payroll information and ensuring appropriate access controls are observed at all times. End Results: Accurate and timely payroll processing is achieved, ensuring all staff are paid correctly, payroll records are maintained and compliant, payroll accounts are fully reconciled, and payroll information is securely managed. Effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders supports accurate financial reporting, compliance, and successful audit outcomes. Concur Advances and Refunds Process all approved Concur advances and expense reimbursements twice weekly, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement to staff. Process approved advances and reimbursements received from Global Centre (GC) Accounting for hosted staff, in accordance with established schedules and procedures. Review, verify, and record all cash deposits and recoveries relating to Concur expenses, ensuring accurate allocation and documentation. Monitor outstanding staff advances and expense claims, following up on overdue accountabilities and recoveries as required. Prepare monthly reconciliations of staff loans, advances, and receivable balance sheet accounts (Accounts 150 and 155) by the 5th day of each month as part of the monthly reporting process. Ensure staff loan, advance, and receivable accounts are fully analysed, reconciled, and appropriately cleared on a monthly basis. Investigate and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and long-outstanding balances in a timely manner. Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation for all Concur-related transactions and reconciliations for audit and compliance purposes. Provide support to staff on Concur advance, reimbursement, and settlement procedures to ensure compliance with organizational policies. End results: Staff advances, reimbursements, loans, and receivables are processed accurately and within established timelines, with all balances properly monitored, reconciled, and cleared. Financial records remain accurate, audit-ready documentation is maintained, outstanding items are promptly resolved, and staff comply with organizational policies through effective support and guidance. 10% of time Payments to Statutory Bodies for Tax, statutory deductions and levies. Ensure monthly PAYE returns are prepared, reviewed, and submitted accurately and within statutory deadlines. Prepare and process payments relating to final dues and other off-payroll payments as they fall due. Capture statutory payment transactions in the SunSystems database and attach the relevant journal listings and supporting documentation to payment vouchers for review and approval. Prepare and distribute P9 forms to all national staff by the end of January each year. Provide support to staff and resolve queries relating to PAYE calculations, tax returns, and statutory deductions. Keep abreast of changes in tax legislation and statutory requirements and recommend necessary process updates to the Senior Finance Officer for approval and implementation. Prepare and facilitate the processing of VAT and Withholding Tax payments on a monthly basis, ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and accurate. Ensure taxes and other statutory obligations are remitted to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other relevant authorities on or before the prescribed deadlines. Process and remit all statutory deductions, including NSSF, SHIF (or NHIF, as applicable), pension contributions, HELB deductions, SACCO deductions, loan repayments, and other authorized deductions within the stipulated timelines. Maintain accurate records of all statutory filings, payments, and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes. Reconcile statutory liability accounts monthly and promptly investigate and resolve any discrepancies. End Results: All statutory taxes, payroll deductions, and regulatory obligations are processed, remitted, and reported accurately and within prescribed deadlines, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Statutory records and liability accounts are accurately maintained and reconciled, staff receive timely support on tax and deduction matters, and complete audit-ready documentation is available to support financial reporting, compliance, and regulatory requirements. 15% of time Balance Sheet Analysis/Management. Manage and analyze supplier and employee accounts, ensuring all balances are accurately reviewed, reconciled, and settled within agreed timelines. Prepare detailed schedules and perform regular analysis of balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely reconciliation. Reconcile and monitor key balance sheet accounts, including suppliers (accounts payable), employee accounts, staff advances, loans, payroll-related liabilities, and taxes payable. Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items and aged balances in a timely manner. Ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all balance sheet accounts and is readily available for audits and management review. Work closely with relevant departments to clear outstanding balances and maintain the integrity of financial records. Identify and report unusual transactions, trends, or discrepancies requiring management attention. Support month-end and year-end closing activities by ensuring balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled and supported. End Results: Balance sheet accounts are accurately analysed, reconciled, and maintained to ensure the integrity of financial records. Supplier, employee, payroll, tax, loan, and advance balances are settled within agreed timelines. Outstanding items and discrepancies are promptly investigated and resolved. Complete supporting documentation is maintained to support financial reporting, audits, and month-end and year-end close processes. 10% of time Filing System Management Manage and maintain the organization’s filing and records management systems. Periodically review filing systems and recommend improvements to document management and archiving processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, applicable laws, and technological advancements. Maintain and update a tracking system for documents filed, archived, retrieved, or disposed of. Conduct periodic inspections of physical and electronic records to ensure proper classification, storage, legibility, security, and preservation. Retrieve and provide documents and information in response to requests from authorized internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and government agencies. Ensure all records are accurately filed, easily accessible, and retained in accordance with approved retention schedules and statutory requirements. Support the secure archiving and disposal of records in line with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain confidentiality and security of records and information at all times. End results: Records are accurately filed, securely maintained, and readily accessible in compliance with organizational and statutory requirements. Document tracking, archiving, retrieval, and disposal processes are effectively managed and kept up to date. Records are regularly reviewed to ensure proper classification, preservation, and security. Complete, confidential, and audit-ready documentation is maintained to support operational and regulatory needs. 5% of time Any other duties as required Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification: Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Finance, Business management/ Administration or related degree. Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) Required Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a busy & dynamic environment in the following areas; Accounts Payable Management. Financial Reporting Tax Administration (PAYE, VAT & Withholding Taxes etc) Internal Controls & Audit Support Supplier Relationship Management Accounts Payable Management. Financial Reporting Tax Administration (PAYE, VAT & Withholding Taxes etc) Internal Controls & Audit Support Supplier Relationship Management Experience with ERP Systems. Experience with Advanced Ms. Excel. Competency of SunSystem will be an added advantage. Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet

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