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Innovation Officer, P3, Nairobi

Nature of the Position The Innovation Service is mandated to help nurture and support a culture of innovation within UNHCR. The service works closely with country operations, regional bureaux and HQ based divisions and services in the pursuit for more efficient, effective, and creative solutions to challenges that refugees and forcibly displaced populations face. The service does this by rethinking the way UNHCR works, the way it involves Refugees and forcibly displaced populations in the design of the programs, and the way it looks at good practices in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. For the advertised position, The Innovation Officer will be responsible for developing UNHCR Innovation Service’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework, to ensure that innovation within UNHCR and the changes it leads to is effectively analyzed and understood. This will include developing robust and flexible metrics to measure initiatives across a range of workstreams includin

Kenya: Projects Development Volunteer – Nairobi

INTERNSHIP | 6 MONTHS | MARCH 2022 ACTED Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 38 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 20 million beneficiaries. ACTED Kenya ACTED has been present in Kenya since 2006 with a coordination office in Nairobi. The teams in Kenya are implementing

Gender Specialist

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Gender Specialist to join our dedicated and talented MEDA team in Kenya in our mission to create business solutions to poverty! MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org . Project Summary Since 2014, MEDA has partnered with small and medium-sized businesses, small entrepreneu

Humanitarian Affairs Officer, P3

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Operations and Advocacy Division (OAD) of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), based in Kabul, Afghanistan. OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention, and facilitate sustainable solutions. This position is located in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Regional Office for Southern and Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. The Humanitarian Affairs Officer reports to the Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Head of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit. This position will require regular s

Finance Lead Job in Kenya

Structured Trade and Commodity Finance Lead Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons. This position in our Corporate & Institutional Banking Division presents the perfect opportunity for you if you are seeking to grow your career in Structured Trade and Commodity Finance. The role holder will be responsible for actively initiating & supporting new product development, roll-out and implementation. They will also originate, structured and close trade deals against customer opportunities sourced either jointly or directly. Responsibilities The successful jobholder will be required to: Identify general and specific opportunities and threats under Structured Trade Finance to position trade finance products and solutions for the overall competitive advantage of the Bank, wi

Data Reporter Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to the Data Editor, the Data Reporter will be responsible for generating data-driven editorial content by gathering, extracting, analysing data, and identifying the best tools to explain and present information to the public. The job holder pitches, researches and writes data-driven stories, either alone or in collaboration with other journalists for use in any or all NMG platforms including print, online, mobile, on the app, and on television. Key responsibilities Conceive, develop and execute data driven investigations; Create charts, maps and analysis based on data aggregated from credible sources; Build interactive tools and graphics to allow readers to track indicators about subjects of news interest over time; Work with beat journalists, section editors, online editors, developers and designers to source and produce data-visualisations, cartography and infographics supporting journalists’ stories and ensure the best representation of data in all formats (prin

Assistant Records/ Information Officer Job in Kenya

Assistant Health Records/ Information Management Officer Job Description Requirements for Appointment i. A Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution ii. A Certificate of registration with Association of Medical Records Officers Kenya( AMRO,K) Duties and responsibilities – An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Responsibilities Coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections; Preparing work plans and programs for Laboratory activities; Submitting samples to referencelaboratories and institutes for further analysis; Preparing Laboratory manuals and quality specifications Carrying out efficacy tests; Initiating requisition proposals and undertaking technical evaluation for laboratory supplies equipment and formulating technical laboratory standards. Performing blood grouping and storing blood products to peripheral health facilities; and Processing the specimen accordi

Finance Manager Kenya ( Re-advertisement)

The purpose of the Finance Manager is to be responsible that the financial set-up is according to NRC standards and to support programme/project implementation. Responsibilities The following are the main responsibilities connected to the role: Ensure that country set up adheres to the Financial Handbook, NRC policies, and donor and auditor requirements Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows Management of financial team Training of line managers and staff with financial responsibilities Provide regular analysis and reports Implement the anti-corruption policy Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the countr strategy Specific responsibilities Build the wider team of finance staff through regular support and capacity building Provide analysis of financial position for the Country Director as required Ensure anti-corruption training and risk-mapping is undertaken regularly Assist the Country Director

Accounts Job in Kenya

PRINCIPAL AUDIT OFFICER – SYSTEMS – (NTSA GRADE 6) – REF: NTSA/11/2021/12 Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, the Principal Audit Officer – Systems will be responsible for management and coordination of various information systems audit activities and assignments. Responsibilities Ensure annual risk assessment and preparation of annual internal system audit work plan and budget in a timely manner; Manage and coordinate various information systems audit activities and assignments; Review audit assignment proposals, audit plans and engagement programmes for audit of ICT systems; Ensure preparation and/review of information systems audit working papers, audit findings and draft audit reports on information systems are prepared in time; Ensure maintenance of high audit standards, adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;  Monitor and make follow up on implementation of internal and external system audit recommendations and maintain a database of the impleme

Executive Assistant Job in Kenya

Analyst & Executive Assistant Contract Basis Executive Department. Summary: The holder of this position will be responsible for supporting the MD’s Office, will also acting as the link be- tween the employees, clients’ external stakeholders and MD’s Office. Principal Accountabilities: Manage and maintain executive schedule/calendar, including scheduling travel and conferences, making appointments and making changes to appointments Driving key business projects, coordinating & tracking progress, and keeping the MD updated Prepare management reports, presentations, and any other write-up as This requires superior skills in MS Word and PowerPoint Data analysis: superior skills in MS Excel, access & any other data visualization Perform filtering and sorting of Data, V-lookup and other key functions Product, consumer & market research: conducting research and submitting findings as requested Prepare Executive responses, routine memos, letters and other correspon

Credit Administration Job in Kenya

POSITION:      Manager – Credit Administration INDUSTRY:    Microfinance Banking LOCATION:    Nairobi JOB SUMMARY Our client a Microfinance Bank is seeking to fill the position of a  Manager – Credit Administration.  The core function shall include post-approval Credit Administration activities including but not limited to; Timely issuance of accurate and error-free Letters of Offer, review of valuation reports and escalating any red flags directly to the Head of Credit Management, issuing conveyancing instructions to the Legal Department, security perfection, review customer files for 100% compliance to terms and conditions prior to initiating loan disbursement protocols, review and signing of pre-disbursement checklist, loan disbursement, upfront collection of LACE and insurance premiums (Credit Life and Collateral Insurance), Regular review of loan book to ensure all running facilities are up to date with both credit life and collateral insurance, ensuring timely annual renewal of c