The position
DRC is seeking a committed and competent Livelihoods Officer to join the Borno Programme. Interested persons will be reporting to the Team Leader. The overall purpose of the role is assisting in enhancing the livelihoods of beneficiaries through the provision of business training, business grants support, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), nutrition activities, beneficiary information and skills training while developing the social cohesion between host community and IDPs.
The main duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Responsibilities:
Supporting CVA, SME development and Agricultural Inputs Distributions
Ensure beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through use of developed targeting criteria in operational areas.
Provide livelihood guidance, on an individual or group basis, to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different business options based on market assessment and beneficiary interests.
Provide information to beneficiaries about livelihood and business development opportunities.
Organize small business training and business planning activities with beneficiaries.
Provide information to beneficiaries on skills trainings, market opportunities, and small enterprise creation.
Facilitate the implementation of Cash Transfer programmes and ward level; Unconditional/Conditional Cash Grants and Cash for Work
Work with line manager to plan for business grants distributions, other cash distributions and inputs distributions.
Business advisory, support and monitoring through guidance from line manager.
Work closely with government line ministries in the implementation of project activities.
Support the organization of trainings and other events related to the project.
Receive and distribute goods dispatched from warehouse and ensure all documentation is accurately completed in an accountable manner.
Provide administrative support if required.
Submit weekly reports and contribute to compilation of the monthly report and submit to line manager.
Stakeholder Coordination
Coordination of Ward level stakeholders in consultation with line manager.
Keep abreast of all ward level stakeholders and NGOs working in DRC operational locations.
Ensure that protocol is followed through stakeholder consultation at all stages of project implementation.
Social Cohesion
Work with communities to ensure minimized tensions between IDP, Host Community and Returnees through transparent and consultative implementation approaches.
Sensitize communities on project objectives, beneficiary selection approaches and timelines to avoid miscommunication on project components, objectives and beneficiaries to benefit.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Work closely with the monitoring team and the Livelihood Officer on the timely monitoring and evaluation of all components – information, beneficiary selection, beneficiary feedback about activities, etc.
Robust monitoring of beneficiaries who have received the 1st and 2nd tranches of business grants to ensure effective and efficient use of the grant.
Facilitate the qualitative and quantitative monitoring of the project through team meetings, visits to selected beneficiaries, regular reporting and any other monitoring tools.
Participate in the internal evaluation of the program.
The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Essential:
Experience in Livelihood Programming and trainings.
An understanding of humanitarian context in the North East of Nigeria.
At least 1 years working experience, in the field of Cash and Voucher Assistance is required
Desirable:
Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
Experience working with displaced populations.
Experience with case management protocols desirable
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
University degree or advanced training/ course in Business Administration, sociology, social work, international affairs, humanitarian or related field
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Internal
Other programme staff
External
Relevant stakeholders
Other NGOs
Conditions
Availability: ASAP
Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
How to apply
The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.
Application method
CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
Applications can be sent through online www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies Please note: The position title must be written in the subject line of the email otherwise not considered.
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
Deadline date. 06/05/2021
Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
NB: DRC Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk
DRC as an employerBy working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
28/04/2021
Young Professional
The position
DRC is seeking a committed and competent Livelihoods Officer to join the Borno Programme. Interested persons will be reporting to the Team Leader. The overall purpose of the role is assisting in enhancing the livelihoods of beneficiaries through the provision of business training, business grants support, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA), nutrition activities, beneficiary information and skills training while developing the social cohesion between host community and IDPs.
The main duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Responsibilities:
Supporting CVA, SME development and Agricultural Inputs Distributions
Ensure beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through use of developed targeting criteria in operational areas.
Provide livelihood guidance, on an individual or group basis, to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different business options based on market assessment and beneficiary interests.
Provide information to beneficiaries about livelihood and business development opportunities.
Organize small business training and business planning activities with beneficiaries.
Provide information to beneficiaries on skills trainings, market opportunities, and small enterprise creation.
Facilitate the implementation of Cash Transfer programmes and ward level; Unconditional/Conditional Cash Grants and Cash for Work
Work with line manager to plan for business grants distributions, other cash distributions and inputs distributions.
Business advisory, support and monitoring through guidance from line manager.
Work closely with government line ministries in the implementation of project activities.
Support the organization of trainings and other events related to the project.
Receive and distribute goods dispatched from warehouse and ensure all documentation is accurately completed in an accountable manner.
Provide administrative support if required.
Submit weekly reports and contribute to compilation of the monthly report and submit to line manager.
Stakeholder Coordination
Coordination of Ward level stakeholders in consultation with line manager.
Keep abreast of all ward level stakeholders and NGOs working in DRC operational locations.
Ensure that protocol is followed through stakeholder consultation at all stages of project implementation.
Social Cohesion
Work with communities to ensure minimized tensions between IDP, Host Community and Returnees through transparent and consultative implementation approaches.
Sensitize communities on project objectives, beneficiary selection approaches and timelines to avoid miscommunication on project components, objectives and beneficiaries to benefit.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Work closely with the monitoring team and the Livelihood Officer on the timely monitoring and evaluation of all components – information, beneficiary selection, beneficiary feedback about activities, etc.
Robust monitoring of beneficiaries who have received the 1st and 2nd tranches of business grants to ensure effective and efficient use of the grant.
Facilitate the qualitative and quantitative monitoring of the project through team meetings, visits to selected beneficiaries, regular reporting and any other monitoring tools.
Participate in the internal evaluation of the program.
The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Essential:
Experience in Livelihood Programming and trainings.
An understanding of humanitarian context in the North East of Nigeria.
At least 1 years working experience, in the field of Cash and Voucher Assistance is required
Desirable:
Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
Experience working with displaced populations.
Experience with case management protocols desirable
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
University degree or advanced training/ course in Business Administration, sociology, social work, international affairs, humanitarian or related field
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages
Key stakeholders: (internal and external)
Internal
Other programme staff
External
Relevant stakeholders
Other NGOs
Conditions
Availability: ASAP
Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.
How to apply
The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.
Application method
CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
Applications should be addressed to: “the Recruitment Manager”
Applications can be sent through online www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies Please note: The position title must be written in the subject line of the email otherwise not considered.
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.
Deadline date. 06/05/2021
Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
NB: DRC Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.
For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk
DRC as an employerBy working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
Professionalism, impact & expertise
Humanitarian approach & the work we do
Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
Culture, values & strong leadership
Fair compensation & continuous development
RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively assess and measure all material risks in accordance with Cytonn’s adopted approaches
Support in the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
Assist in addition and review of risky clients database
Assist in developing robust key risk indicators to serve as early warning indicators of increased risk
Assist in conducting awareness programmes on enterprise risk management
Follow up on agreed risk mitigation recommendations with departments
Support departmental risk champions in identification and mitigation of risk
Assist in carrying out periodic compliance reviews
Perform any other duties as from time to time
REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honors, Upper Division
Minimum of B+ in KCSE
CPA, CISA or its equivalent is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong numeracy, analytical, strategy and research skills
Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
A keen interest in investments and real estate
Good communication skills
04/05/2021
Internship
RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively assess and measure all material risks in accordance with Cytonn’s adopted approaches
Support in the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
Assist in addition and review of risky clients database
Assist in developing robust key risk indicators to serve as early warning indicators of increased risk
Assist in conducting awareness programmes on enterprise risk management
Follow up on agreed risk mitigation recommendations with departments
Support departmental risk champions in identification and mitigation of risk
Assist in carrying out periodic compliance reviews
Perform any other duties as from time to time
REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Honors, Upper Division
Minimum of B+ in KCSE
CPA, CISA or its equivalent is an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong numeracy, analytical, strategy and research skills
Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly
A keen interest in investments and real estate
Good communication skills
The main responsibilities of the Youth Empowerment & Career Centre Coordinators are:
Drive the implementation of youth empowerment initiatives that enhance access to gainful and self-employment through training and accompaniment of trainees.
Manage the day to day implementation of the project at the County Training/Engagement sites; this entails development of detailed implementation plans, having a teaching and facilitative role, as well as monitoring, evaluation and learning aspects.
Support in generation of timely and high-quality project progress reports as per DCA and donor requirements; as well as regular updates on project progress and suggested adaptations.
Manage and facilitate DCA partnership building initiatives relevant to Project objectives at field level in close consultations with the Project Coordinator. This includes operational partnerships with either the County Government of Nakuru or Nyandarua, consortia partners, other relevant I/NGO’s, County Governments and – particularly – private sector actors
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor.
Professional Qualifications
Technical level education in business development, entrepreneurship, ICT or any other relevant academic qualification.
Technical and demonstratable skills and hands on experience in youth empowerment projects including employment and job creation initiatives, financial inclusion work, agri-business support and organisational capacity development.
Having graduated from a TVET institution or working within a TVET institution is an added advantage.
Experience engaging with and bringing together different stakeholders – government, private sector and social enterprise – for strategic collaboration.
Adaptable and flexible approach, with capacity to innovate and identify new opportunities to contribute to project outcomes.
Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in challenging rural working environments.
Experience in training at field/community level and excellent reporting skills. Excellence in English, oral and written.
Desirable: valid motorcycle license or willing to take lessons and obtain the same
24/02/2021
Full time
The main responsibilities of the Youth Empowerment & Career Centre Coordinators are:
Drive the implementation of youth empowerment initiatives that enhance access to gainful and self-employment through training and accompaniment of trainees.
Manage the day to day implementation of the project at the County Training/Engagement sites; this entails development of detailed implementation plans, having a teaching and facilitative role, as well as monitoring, evaluation and learning aspects.
Support in generation of timely and high-quality project progress reports as per DCA and donor requirements; as well as regular updates on project progress and suggested adaptations.
Manage and facilitate DCA partnership building initiatives relevant to Project objectives at field level in close consultations with the Project Coordinator. This includes operational partnerships with either the County Government of Nakuru or Nyandarua, consortia partners, other relevant I/NGO’s, County Governments and – particularly – private sector actors
Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor.
Professional Qualifications
Technical level education in business development, entrepreneurship, ICT or any other relevant academic qualification.
Technical and demonstratable skills and hands on experience in youth empowerment projects including employment and job creation initiatives, financial inclusion work, agri-business support and organisational capacity development.
Having graduated from a TVET institution or working within a TVET institution is an added advantage.
Experience engaging with and bringing together different stakeholders – government, private sector and social enterprise – for strategic collaboration.
Adaptable and flexible approach, with capacity to innovate and identify new opportunities to contribute to project outcomes.
Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in challenging rural working environments.
Experience in training at field/community level and excellent reporting skills. Excellence in English, oral and written.
Desirable: valid motorcycle license or willing to take lessons and obtain the same
We are committed to top-quality implementation, and, as a result, we were selected as one of five contract holders of the MCC Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) Blanket Purchase Agreement award. Kaizen is actively seeking a Team Leader with substantial, relevant, and similar experience in East Africa to support an MCC GSI Transport Sector opportunity. This is a part-time assignment with occasional trips to targeted countries.
MCC is a U.S. Government Agency that works with developing countries and provides aid that reinforces sound political, economic, and social policies that promote poverty reduction through economic growth. MCC requires technical advisory support for a range of consulting services to ensure that the gender and social inclusion are integrated in current compacts with transportation components or projects. Services shall include, but are not limited to, providing analysis and design for compacts in development and due diligence and ongoing support including oversight for compacts in implementation. For more information on MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.
Illustrative Tasks and Responsibilities:
Research solutions to widespread problem of limited urban connectivity that affects East African women’s ability to live, work and earn wages in their cities
Improve access for national private investment to flow into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Support local government/ Municipality Transport agencies to develop protocols for service providers and users and train them in the use of such protocols, draft strategies and action plans to reduce harassment in public transport, develop and implement gender inclusive RAP and identify economic empowerment opportunities for women.
Conduct comprehensive social and gender assessment and fieldwork taking in to account spatial use of existing transport networks, government regulations, rural urban divide and identify vulnerable groups who might benefit from GSI
Work closely with the transport design consultant team to ensure GSI is a core part of the design process and design proposals meet GSI criteria; conduct periodic reviews of proposals to ensure compliance
Provide technical guidance and participate in content production for all associated materials with a GSI component including recruitment materials, bidding documents, webinars etc.
Develop protocols to better integrate GSI within the transport sector through production of internal knowledge management materials, conduct literature reviews and develop and review MCC divisional policies and documents. Support implementation of national and district level policies aimed to address pervasive barriers to women's mobility and market access, including Gender Based Violence (GBV), harassment, discrimination, and demands for transactional sex by market intermediaries.
Conduct due diligence into policies that aim to improve women’s safety in public areas and improve local governments’ capacity to address GBV and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA)
Minimum Qualifications:
At least a bachelor's degree or higher in the social sciences or a related discipline (international/economic development, sociology, public policy, community development, etc.)
7-10 years of international experience in social impact and gender analysis, design and implementation of projects.
At least 5 years of expertise in the transport sector, designing projects/activities that promote inclusive growth and benefits to women.
At least 3 years of experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; ideally with experience in Kenya and Malawi.
Familiarity with application of international best practice and methodology, experience working with participatory community development and consultative methods, and the experience working closely with local counterpart personnel and the public at large
Experience with the IFC Performance Standards and MCC Environmental Guidelines and Gender Policy is desirable
At least 4 years of combined experience in one or more of the following: women's employment and entrepreneurship in transport; women's access to freight and logistics services in developing countries; gender mainstreaming in national or subnational transport planning; or institutional and governance interventions to reduce public GBV
Proficient in English, including speaking, understanding, reading, and writing
18/02/2021
Full time
We are committed to top-quality implementation, and, as a result, we were selected as one of five contract holders of the MCC Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) Blanket Purchase Agreement award. Kaizen is actively seeking a Team Leader with substantial, relevant, and similar experience in East Africa to support an MCC GSI Transport Sector opportunity. This is a part-time assignment with occasional trips to targeted countries.
MCC is a U.S. Government Agency that works with developing countries and provides aid that reinforces sound political, economic, and social policies that promote poverty reduction through economic growth. MCC requires technical advisory support for a range of consulting services to ensure that the gender and social inclusion are integrated in current compacts with transportation components or projects. Services shall include, but are not limited to, providing analysis and design for compacts in development and due diligence and ongoing support including oversight for compacts in implementation. For more information on MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov.
Illustrative Tasks and Responsibilities:
Research solutions to widespread problem of limited urban connectivity that affects East African women’s ability to live, work and earn wages in their cities
Improve access for national private investment to flow into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Support local government/ Municipality Transport agencies to develop protocols for service providers and users and train them in the use of such protocols, draft strategies and action plans to reduce harassment in public transport, develop and implement gender inclusive RAP and identify economic empowerment opportunities for women.
Conduct comprehensive social and gender assessment and fieldwork taking in to account spatial use of existing transport networks, government regulations, rural urban divide and identify vulnerable groups who might benefit from GSI
Work closely with the transport design consultant team to ensure GSI is a core part of the design process and design proposals meet GSI criteria; conduct periodic reviews of proposals to ensure compliance
Provide technical guidance and participate in content production for all associated materials with a GSI component including recruitment materials, bidding documents, webinars etc.
Develop protocols to better integrate GSI within the transport sector through production of internal knowledge management materials, conduct literature reviews and develop and review MCC divisional policies and documents. Support implementation of national and district level policies aimed to address pervasive barriers to women's mobility and market access, including Gender Based Violence (GBV), harassment, discrimination, and demands for transactional sex by market intermediaries.
Conduct due diligence into policies that aim to improve women’s safety in public areas and improve local governments’ capacity to address GBV and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA)
Minimum Qualifications:
At least a bachelor's degree or higher in the social sciences or a related discipline (international/economic development, sociology, public policy, community development, etc.)
7-10 years of international experience in social impact and gender analysis, design and implementation of projects.
At least 5 years of expertise in the transport sector, designing projects/activities that promote inclusive growth and benefits to women.
At least 3 years of experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; ideally with experience in Kenya and Malawi.
Familiarity with application of international best practice and methodology, experience working with participatory community development and consultative methods, and the experience working closely with local counterpart personnel and the public at large
Experience with the IFC Performance Standards and MCC Environmental Guidelines and Gender Policy is desirable
At least 4 years of combined experience in one or more of the following: women's employment and entrepreneurship in transport; women's access to freight and logistics services in developing countries; gender mainstreaming in national or subnational transport planning; or institutional and governance interventions to reduce public GBV
Proficient in English, including speaking, understanding, reading, and writing
SOS Children's Villages International
Nairobi, Kenya
Working location: Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Regional Director of Fund Development, ESAF**
Region: Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF)
Context of the position
Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.
Within the Eastern and Southern Africa region, SOS CV International is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with a Branch Office in Nairobi. It has member associations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia/Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Angola and Madagascar.
Mission of the position:
The mission of this position is to support Member Associations to raise resources from philanthropists, corporate entities and government subsidies in order to increase and diversify income. The role also entails developing regional and national fundraising capacity by providing strategic direction and guidance through targeted technical support, bespoke training and knowledge sharing. This includes supporting the National Associations in setting clear operating frameworks, identifying new funding opportunities and ensuring fund development is prioritized in terms of both resources and planning.
Purpose of the position:
To play an active role within the Fund Development team in the region and provide support to the National Associations in developing comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategies to grow and diversify sustainable income in priority markets. This includes driving the development of learning and capacity building initiatives tailored to the needs of country offices, alongside pro-actively identifying opportunities to engage new donors and partners within the region
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
Provide close, ‘hands-on’ support to National Associations in developing fundraising strategies and sustainable funding streams, including providing detailed technical advice in the implementation of annual action plans and pre-agreed KPIs
Provide technical support to increase and diversify funding opportunities by providing strategic direction, which includes the following areas:
· Corporate fundraising (donations, cause related marketing activities, donations-in-kind,etc.)
· Individual fundraising (sporadic and committed donations via direct mailing, online fundraising, Face-to-Face, digital, telephonic and bequest initiatives)
· Government Subsidies (support from Government contributions)
· Data Management and Analysis**
Ensure global strategic objectives for fund development are translated into appropriate regional and national action plans by supporting the development and implementation of effective fundraising techniques and skills.**
Support the development of a strong fund development network in the region through the coordination of activities and advice in the implementation of agreed annual plans. This includes organizing ‘on the job’ training, regional meetings and virtual calls to build capacity and share ‘best practice’ examples
Support the initiation of exchanges and cultivation of partnerships with new individual/corporate donors through representing the organization’s mission/regional objectives. This also includes supporting the National Associations in maintaining effective donor relations at a country/local level.
Explore new fundraising markets and opportunities for innovation through research and the development of ‘pilot’ campaigns in strategic funding areas, including online/digital, individual giving (F2F / mass market) and major donors/High Net Worth Individuals.
Participate in cross-functional processes to enable the regional office to benefit from synergies and operational efficiencies, where and when possible
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Marketing(or related field)
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant fundraising experience, with 2 years’ working for an INGO (preferably within the region)
Working in a multi-location/matrix organization
Fluent in oral and written communication. Working knowledge of French is desirable
Regional language (e.g. Kiswahili, Igbo, etc.) Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Office Packages
Good consulting, analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven.
Good planning and coordination skills
Assertiveness and endurance
Good self-management skills
Functional Competences
Strong Knowledge and skills in Funding strategies
Expert skills in Market development
Strong Relationship building skills and competences
Advanced Networking & presentation skills
Strong Programmatic knowledge.
Results-orientated Individual
Advanced Organization/planning skills
Culturally-aware skills and competences
SOS Children’s Villages International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes
18/02/2021
Full time
Working location: Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Regional Director of Fund Development, ESAF**
Region: Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF)
Context of the position
Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.
Within the Eastern and Southern Africa region, SOS CV International is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with a Branch Office in Nairobi. It has member associations in Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia/Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, Angola and Madagascar.
Mission of the position:
The mission of this position is to support Member Associations to raise resources from philanthropists, corporate entities and government subsidies in order to increase and diversify income. The role also entails developing regional and national fundraising capacity by providing strategic direction and guidance through targeted technical support, bespoke training and knowledge sharing. This includes supporting the National Associations in setting clear operating frameworks, identifying new funding opportunities and ensuring fund development is prioritized in terms of both resources and planning.
Purpose of the position:
To play an active role within the Fund Development team in the region and provide support to the National Associations in developing comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategies to grow and diversify sustainable income in priority markets. This includes driving the development of learning and capacity building initiatives tailored to the needs of country offices, alongside pro-actively identifying opportunities to engage new donors and partners within the region
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
Provide close, ‘hands-on’ support to National Associations in developing fundraising strategies and sustainable funding streams, including providing detailed technical advice in the implementation of annual action plans and pre-agreed KPIs
Provide technical support to increase and diversify funding opportunities by providing strategic direction, which includes the following areas:
· Corporate fundraising (donations, cause related marketing activities, donations-in-kind,etc.)
· Individual fundraising (sporadic and committed donations via direct mailing, online fundraising, Face-to-Face, digital, telephonic and bequest initiatives)
· Government Subsidies (support from Government contributions)
· Data Management and Analysis**
Ensure global strategic objectives for fund development are translated into appropriate regional and national action plans by supporting the development and implementation of effective fundraising techniques and skills.**
Support the development of a strong fund development network in the region through the coordination of activities and advice in the implementation of agreed annual plans. This includes organizing ‘on the job’ training, regional meetings and virtual calls to build capacity and share ‘best practice’ examples
Support the initiation of exchanges and cultivation of partnerships with new individual/corporate donors through representing the organization’s mission/regional objectives. This also includes supporting the National Associations in maintaining effective donor relations at a country/local level.
Explore new fundraising markets and opportunities for innovation through research and the development of ‘pilot’ campaigns in strategic funding areas, including online/digital, individual giving (F2F / mass market) and major donors/High Net Worth Individuals.
Participate in cross-functional processes to enable the regional office to benefit from synergies and operational efficiencies, where and when possible
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Marketing(or related field)
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant fundraising experience, with 2 years’ working for an INGO (preferably within the region)
Working in a multi-location/matrix organization
Fluent in oral and written communication. Working knowledge of French is desirable
Regional language (e.g. Kiswahili, Igbo, etc.) Strong Computer skills in Microsoft Office Packages
Good consulting, analytical and critical thinking skills, organized and results driven.
Good planning and coordination skills
Assertiveness and endurance
Good self-management skills
Functional Competences
Strong Knowledge and skills in Funding strategies
Expert skills in Market development
Strong Relationship building skills and competences
Advanced Networking & presentation skills
Strong Programmatic knowledge.
Results-orientated Individual
Advanced Organization/planning skills
Culturally-aware skills and competences
SOS Children’s Villages International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes
Program Results/Impact Delivery
Assist and work closely with the Emergency Operation Centre Management Lead as well as the priority country government and Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners to deliver:
Strengthened Polio Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), to ensure effective partner collaboration with federal/local government ownership and commitment. The program will contribute to improvements in services delivered as well as coordination and management of the EOCs. The program team will focus their analyses and actions to help deliver the critical components of an effective and accountable EOC.
Empowered local communities with local volunteers building community support/demand for successful cVDPV2 outbreak response and holding authorities accountable for results. The volunteer community engagement will enable a more rapid scale up of outbreak response activities, and critically, ensure that these efforts are sustained once the program ends.
Agile program monitoring and learnings to develop and improve on a Polio EOC Playbook, address critical operational and partner collaboration challenges and continuously improve Polio EOC operations, functions and processes.
Thought leadership partner
Actively participate both in the development and execution of the Polio EOCs in Africa programme approach, workplans and activities. Contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation efforts to capture core learnings and insights from VSO's work strengthening Polio EOCs and creating highly effective community engagement/local volunteering to support community engagement, ownership and demand for vaccination/outbreak response campaigns.
People Management
Assist their Emergency Operation Centre Management Lead as a co-leader of their Core Team in priority countries. EOC Specialists are expected to continuously build their programme leadership capabilities to enable them to deputise for the EoC Management Lead.
Safeguarding, Security and Risk Management
Collaboration
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
Knowledge/qualifications/Experience:
Health systems and/or health delivery experience and expertise working to improve health programme effectiveness and efficiency in Africa, Asia or Latin America
Previous experience working with strong programme teams in challenging country and/or multicultural environments
Strong interpersonal skills that will enable them work as a trusted advisor with other Polio EOC leaders and partners
Strong political and cultural awareness and sensitivity
Knowledge and understanding of the role of volunteerism in development, including previous volunteering experience
Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion, social accountability, and resilience
Skills/Abilities:
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire teams and partners
Strong personal relationship skills with substantial experience in networking and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders
Graduate degree in relevant course of study including but not limited to public health/epidemiology, biomedical sciences, business public administration, international development.
Fluency in written and spoken English and/or French (additional language abilities particularly African languages are welcome)
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience working with or knowledge of emergency operations centers (EOCs) in Africa or other regions.
Knowledge of and experience of working in priority countries.
17/02/2021
Full time
Program Results/Impact Delivery
Assist and work closely with the Emergency Operation Centre Management Lead as well as the priority country government and Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners to deliver:
Strengthened Polio Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), to ensure effective partner collaboration with federal/local government ownership and commitment. The program will contribute to improvements in services delivered as well as coordination and management of the EOCs. The program team will focus their analyses and actions to help deliver the critical components of an effective and accountable EOC.
Empowered local communities with local volunteers building community support/demand for successful cVDPV2 outbreak response and holding authorities accountable for results. The volunteer community engagement will enable a more rapid scale up of outbreak response activities, and critically, ensure that these efforts are sustained once the program ends.
Agile program monitoring and learnings to develop and improve on a Polio EOC Playbook, address critical operational and partner collaboration challenges and continuously improve Polio EOC operations, functions and processes.
Thought leadership partner
Actively participate both in the development and execution of the Polio EOCs in Africa programme approach, workplans and activities. Contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation efforts to capture core learnings and insights from VSO's work strengthening Polio EOCs and creating highly effective community engagement/local volunteering to support community engagement, ownership and demand for vaccination/outbreak response campaigns.
People Management
Assist their Emergency Operation Centre Management Lead as a co-leader of their Core Team in priority countries. EOC Specialists are expected to continuously build their programme leadership capabilities to enable them to deputise for the EoC Management Lead.
Safeguarding, Security and Risk Management
Collaboration
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
Knowledge/qualifications/Experience:
Health systems and/or health delivery experience and expertise working to improve health programme effectiveness and efficiency in Africa, Asia or Latin America
Previous experience working with strong programme teams in challenging country and/or multicultural environments
Strong interpersonal skills that will enable them work as a trusted advisor with other Polio EOC leaders and partners
Strong political and cultural awareness and sensitivity
Knowledge and understanding of the role of volunteerism in development, including previous volunteering experience
Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion, social accountability, and resilience
Skills/Abilities:
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to inspire teams and partners
Strong personal relationship skills with substantial experience in networking and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders
Graduate degree in relevant course of study including but not limited to public health/epidemiology, biomedical sciences, business public administration, international development.
Fluency in written and spoken English and/or French (additional language abilities particularly African languages are welcome)
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience working with or knowledge of emergency operations centers (EOCs) in Africa or other regions.
Knowledge of and experience of working in priority countries.
