Summary of the Position

The role will primarily involve providing the Regional Director, the HEARO board and Countries Directors/Senior Management Teams with independent, objective assurance that the key risks facing the Country Offices are being identified; appropriately mitigated; that residual risks are accepted on the basis of well-reasoned decisions; that appropriate systems have been... designed to control risks and that both mitigating and control systems are operating as intended. The role will also involve provision of advice to HEAR Regional Director and Country Directors/ Country Senior Management Team on the effectiveness of existing management, information and administrative systems. 

Purpose

To design, implement and monitor internal audit function for ACF USA in compliance with approved policies, procedures and processes, donor requirements and international accounting/ auditing standards. The role will provide assurance and assistance to management when developing action plans to address weaknesses identified. 

Engagement

Collaborates with key stakeholders to provide an independent evaluation of the Country offices and HEARO Office Operational, Governance activities with an objective to effectively mitigate identified compliance risks and ensure policies, procedures and processes are adhered to in all operations and governance activities of the ACF USA. 

Delivery

To execute internal audits, grants audits, special reviews and investigations through overseeing the planning and scheduling of the work, preparation of the reports, identifying the risk areas and making appropriate recommendations for improved governance, risk management and internal control. 

Essential Role duties 

Implement Internal Audits, Grant Audits, special reviews and investigations and ad hoc assignments as required, both at HEARO and across different countries within the region
Primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day activities of the Internal Audit function in planning and performing financial, operational, and compliance audits.  
Research and assess the different countries’ governance, risk management and internal control processes effectiveness and appropriateness to achieve the Organization’s objectives and report on areas of improvement using the internal audit report 
Assist Regional Director with planning Country Offices’ Internal audits, grants audits, special reviews and investigations. 
Travels to Countries to conduct Internal Audits, grants audits, special reviews and investigations. 
Draft audit findings that clearly describe the conditions, criteria, cause and effect and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies. To work with various country management to develop action plans to address findings identified during Internal Audit, special reviews and investigations. 
Share draft internal audit reports with Countries Directors, Regional Director and the Audit and Risk Management Committee summarizing the work performed. 
Planning, monitoring and quality review of assurance engagements on key systems, processes, policies and controls carried out at the Country level. 
Carry out internal audit webinars for new staff as well as developing and reviewing training material relating to Compliance, Anti-Fraud, bribery and Corruption. 
Acts as link with external auditors when needed. 
Leads with follow up of fraud, bribery and corruption, misuse of resources allegations as well as conduct investigations of irregularities discovered by internal and external audit reviews 
To undertake non-audit work for management if required, e.g., a project, investigation or short assignments. 
Development and review of Internal Audit department’s plans, processes and procedures.
To ensure Internal Audit departmental processes and procedures are applied when carrying out assignments.  
Assist in continuously improving the Internal Audit function process through new/improved tools and techniques and staying abreast of changes in Global Internal Auditing standards. 
Play a critical role in the preparing and successful delivery of the Annual Audit Plan for HEARO for presentation to the HEARO Board and the Regional Director.  
To maintain adequate knowledge of technical developments in accounting, audit and corporate governance. 
Review of audit and compliance policies, procedures and processes. 
Ensure development of the annual objectives of the Internal Audit function in the region are in line with the Annual Audit Plan and HEARO Strategic Pillars. 
Establish working relationships with management.
To ensure that audits are carried out with professionalism and an appropriate level of communication with the relevant management team before, during and after the audit. 
Maintains relationships with senior management to develop and maintain an understanding of organizational and country processes, their challenges and risks and improvement initiatives; 
To promote a clear understanding of the role of Internal Audit function. 
Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels, which can sometimes be done through delivering training sessions. 
Actively participates in Regional and other leadership meetings to provide strategic input on risk management 

Gender Equality Commitments   

Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.  
Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.  
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.   
Value and respect all cultures.   

Physical Demands 

and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions.  
Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

 The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.  
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the country offices if appropriate. Based on the country office needs, the time spent on field trips will be a minimum of 30% of his/her working time. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. 

Requirements
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent. Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field 
CPA/ACCA or CIA qualification is an added advantage 
Membership with relevant professional body. 
At least 7years professional work experience in auditing, accounting, or the equivalent with exposure to various aspects of finance. Experience working with US government, EU, UN and other multinational donors preferred. 
Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues using well developed discretion and judgement. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information and communicate only appropriate information to individuals at the appropriate time. 
Exposure to dealing with senior management. 
Highly developed inter-personal, analytical and presentational skills  
Proven ability to use relevant Data Analytics and Audit Tools 
Strong knowledge of a variety of control environments.  
Ability to think strategically and at the highest conceptual levels 
Experience of following up fraud allegations  
Strong interpersonal skills with sensitivity to different cultures and humanitarian principles  
The job holder must be willing to travel internationally for a minimum of 30% per year on two-to-three-week assignments more

Purpose: 
To support the generation of evidence at the base level in Program Monitoring process, Evaluation activities, Accountability mechanisms and Learning products across different field bases in the mission.
Engagement:

Representing Action Against Hunger in various county level external meetings on information management, monitoring and evaluation
Work in collaboration with relevant... county government in conducting joint surveys, surveillance, evaluation and monitoring
Provide technical support to program team on MEAL Aspects.
Liaise with MEAL Manager for technical support and exchange of information, collaboration and coordination of MEAL activities
Program Manager/ Field Coordinator for hierarchical relationship and project management

Delivery:

The MEAL officer is responsible to coordinate aggregation and analysis of routine quantitative reports, design and maintain performance dashboards and other visualization tools in use, design data collection tools, generate post distribution monitoring reports, baselines and endlines reports. The MEAL Officer will manage the routine MEAL data management cycle at County base offices and share updates to the MEAL manager for dissemination.

Essential job functions
Survey and surveillance Activities (20%)

Implementation of the integrated nutritional surveys and other survey activities in collaboration of the local authorities and relevant govern procedures/protocols adherence to Government of Kenya procedures / protocols / guidelines designed methodology, reporting process, etc.
Support in Strengthening the capacity of staff, Ministry of Health, and other partners in surveys methodologies, processes to include sampling, data collection, analysis and report writing skil

Project Monitoring ( 50%)

Develop, create a framework and procedures for MEAL and strengthen monitoring and evaluation of the framework and procedures for all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output;
Develop and Maintain Dashboard in Power BI to reflect on program progress
Monitoring and conducting review meeting on the Detailed implementation plan (DIP), jointly with the programs at the bases supported by this position.
Define and implement the key project performance indicators (KPI) as well as monitor them throughout the duration of the projects cycle.
Provide feedback to the Project Managers on project strategies and activities to include suggesting strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate bottlenecks.
Assist in Monitoring and Evaluating program progress, costed work plans and targets accordingly throughout project implementation.
Contribute towards the operationalization of internal project feedback mechanism and project related accountability mainstreamed in all project and dissemination done to key stakeholders on quarterly basis

Data Management (30%)

Management of data reporting cycle by generating internal data reporting calendar, data collection process, data analysis and data sharing/dissemination.
Assist the project managers in collating quantitative and qualitative reports generated monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual on the progress of the project activities.
Maintain project specific databases and ensures all MEAL related data, reports, and records are clearly organized archived in a central location for future reference.
Ensure the quality of data (timeliness, integral, reliable, valid and complete) shared/disseminated and that it is verifiable.
Aggregation, collation and analysis of incoming data coming from the field bases.
Analyze data submitted on a monthly basis and develop key descriptive statistics from each group’s activity and their progress.
Conduct spot-checks to confirm reported activities, reported datasets as a means of program implementation quality assurance. This can be done collaboratively with partners or local government officials where applicable.
Work with MEAL Manager to ensure data management during the data cycle that will be within relevant timelines so that the information can be useful for programmatic and strategic decision making for Program staff, support staff, partners, local government officials and regional utilization
Work with MEAL Manager to design relevant surveys and routine surveillance activities. This includes and not limited to Baselines, Edline, context monitoring and post distributing monitoring surveys and dissemination of the findings to key stakeholders at the bases
Conduct data review meeting to reflect on the program progress performance at the base level on quarterly level.
Support and participate in the project inception and close out meetings at the national and county level.
Work with the MEAL Manager in capacity building of the program staff on data management and report writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Coordinate delivery of MEAL objectives with Enumerators/Data entry clerks
Initiate training packages on basics of MEAL to be used by Enumerators/Data entry clerks routinely or on demand.

Fiscal Responsibility

Track Counties base level MEAL activities monthly budget requests.
Participate in development of assessment budget plans.
Track/analyze at Counties base level, all Project budget expenditure versus performance.
Track performance against the Projects strategy targets.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the country offices if appropriate. Based on the country office needs, the time spent on field trips will be a minimum of a 70% of his/her working time. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.
The employee will regularly travel to various bases in the mission as scheduled in his/her roving function as advised by the MEAL Manager .

Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

Foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
Value and respect all cultures.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, International Development or another field of social sciences.
Minimum 2 years work experience on similar position with similar setting and responsibility.
Demonstrated experience in developing project monitoring and evaluation systems.

Required Skills & Competencies

Demonstrated analytical skills both qualitative and quantitative approaches (data analysis, documentation, interpretation and reporting).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience developing and deploying feedback mechanism for multi-sector program working through county and national systems.
Proven skills in statistical analysis using Excel and Epi-Info / ENA, as well as at least one other software platform such as Power BI, Nvivo, DHIS 2, ODK/Kobo collect, SPSS, STATA, or PSPP.

Preferred but not mandatory

Previous experience in Arid and Semi-Arid lands of Kenya
Knowledge/Use/Experience of Power BI,
Experience in GIS and with a mapping software such as QGIS or Google Earth will be an added advantage Extensive.
Experience in Nutrition and food security surveillance including collection and management of anthropometric and mortality data. more

The project aims that Action Against Hunger and local partners will evaluate the adoption of WaterScope’s bacterial testing system for drinking water integrating into ongoing humanitarian responses or programmes in Ethiopia and Kenya.

The project aims to test hypotheses and to draw key learning objectives while conducting water quality testing and monitoring using WaterScope WQ testing kits.... The project has three hypothesis:

Hypothesis-1WaterScope can be easily adopted by field staff and local partners, allowing them to conduct water testing at regular intervals.
Hypothesis-2 is the more frequent water quality testing leads to improved decision-making to ensure water is safe for consumption. And
Hypothesis-3 is that WaterScope is more cost-effective than locally available testing options.

The project also set three learning objectives (LOs):

To assess the potential for collaboration and partnerships between water Scope developers and local stakeholders, to enhance the technology's effectiveness and reach.
To measure the performance and comparative advantage of the water Scope water testing system against conventional water quality testing kits in emergency contexts.
To learn about the factors regularly affecting the application of water testing practices throughout the water supply chain in emergency contexts among water offices and humanitarian organization

Objectives of the evaluation

The objective of this evaluation is to test & verify the hyphothessis’ and evaluate key learning objectives to generate evidences and draw lessons that enable us to use the WaterScope kit sustainably in the humanitarian setting,

Specifically,

To asses ease of use by field staff of waterscope water quality testing kit in terms of its bacteriological analysis accurately (effectiveness), how quickly users can perform the analysis process (efficiency), how appropriate users feel the system is (engagement), how often and when users make mistakes (error tolerance) by using blanks and Duplicates, and whether testing improves over time (ease of learning), transportation (portability), sample handling, on-site accomplishment, and sterilization with other existing kits.
How familiar are field staff and local partners with the WaterScope technology?
Have they received adequate training on how to use WaterScope for water testing?
What challenges, if any, have they encountered in adopting WaterScope in their regular routines?
Are there any specific features or aspects of WaterScope that they find difficult to use or understand?To Asses how frequent water quality testing leads to improved decision-making to ensure water is safe for consumption
How often are water quality tests currently conducted?
In what ways do frequent water quality tests contribute to better decision-making?
Have there been instances where more frequent testing has identified potential water safety issues?
What specific decisions or actions have been taken based on the results of water quality tests?
Is there a change in frequency of water quality testing after WaterScope?
To assess cost effectiveness of waterscope testing kit in terms of its initial cost, consumable, cost per sample in comparison with other testing kit and the potential for scalablity of the WaterScope technology. Some of the questions to be addressed include:
What are the current costs associated with locally available water testing options?
How much does it cost to acquire and maintain WaterScope equipment?
Are there any hidden costs or ongoing expenses associated with using WaterScope?
In what ways can the cost-effectiveness of WaterScope be measured against traditional testing methods?
Compare the WaterScope kit based on the above tools with another water quality test kit based on the data generated by the project
Draw lessons for the three learning objectives (the potential for collaboration and partnerships between Water-Scope developers and local stakeholders, the performance and comparative advantage of the Water-Scope water testing system against conventional water quality testing kits in emergency contexts; the factors regularly affecting the application of water testing practices throughout the water supply chain in emergency contexts)
Based on findings, generate evidences, identify result dissemination platforms and methods to the wider WASH sector, produce suitable pieces of the findings for dissemination purpose, and estimate costs needed for the identified result dissemination and sharing activities

Scope of the evaluation
Geographically, the evaluation will be conducted in North Pokot subcounty of West Pokot County where ACF and Yangat are implementing ElRHA Project. .

Assessment of cost for existing water quality kits and consumables , Aquasafe, ) , in terms of initial investement cost (to buy kit itself) and waterscope kit, and if there are any hidden costs as well cost of testing at existing water quality laboratories
Assessment of availability of existing water quality kits (DelAgua, Aquasafe),waterscope kit and consumables, and reputatable water quality laboratory including government laboratories
Comparative assessment of cost per sample for the existing water quality kits,testing at the government laboratory(Aquasafe and waterscope kit)
Comparative assessments and analysis of the effectiveness, efficiency, engagement, error tolerance, ease of learning, portability sample handling, on-site accomplishment, and Sterilization of testing water quality testing kit
Compare the waterscope testing kit with other testing kit, at the existing water quality laboratory based on the above assessment.
Based on findings, generate key evidences that waterscope can be used sustainablyor not.
Finding dissemination plan, budget plan and material production
Inception report and final report

Methodology
Methods of data collection

The assessment team will entirely rely on the primary and secondary information source and methods to compile both quantitative and qualitative data for the assessment.

Primary data

Primary data sources will include mixed methodologies, using multiple means of collecting information. This will include;

Key Informant Interviews (KII):

KII with Importers/Suppliers and local private sectors, Ministry of wáter, WaterScope, national standard Agencies - to assess the potential for collaboration and partnerships between Water-Scope developers and local stakeholders, to enhance the technology's effectiveness and reach
KII with relevant line ministries in West Pokot County and ACF and Yangat staff who participated in the testing process - to measure the performance and comparative advantage of the WaterScope water testing system against conventional water quality testing kits in emergency contexts and to test hypothesis that WaterScope can be easily adopted by field staff and local partners, allowing them to conduct water testing at regular intervals
KII with Water Resource Authority officers(WRA) Public Health Officers, County/Sub county WASH Cordinators, WASH actors in West Pokot and regional level WRA/Water quality officers(Nakuru/Kakamega), - to learn about the factors regularly affecting the application of water testing practices throughout the water supply chain in emergency contexts among water offices and humanitarian organizations.
KII with HHs targeted during the testing, with water committees, Community Health Volunteers, Water companies- to test hypothesis that more frequent water quality testing leads to improved decision-making to ensure water is safe for consumption.

Focus Group Discussion (FGD): Structured group discussions will be conducted, with small homogenous groups of people who will be identified by the preselection criteria.

FGD with ACF staff, Yangat staff and water office staff, Public Health officers/WASH cordinator – to test hypothesis that WaterScope can be easily adopted by field staff and local partners, allowing them to conduct water testing at regular intervals
FGD with ACF staff, partner staff and water office staff, with Water committees,CHVS– to test hypothesis that more frequent water quality testing leads to improved decision-making to ensure water is safe for consumption

Water quality test data analysis:

Comparative analysis and visualization of the water sample test data collected by the project by using different available water testing kits - To measure the performance and comparative advantage of the Water-Scope water testing system against conventional water quality testing kits in emergency contexts

Secondary data

Review of literatures and similar pilot Project reports on WaterScope and similar water testing systems mainly those under consideration under this Project
The pre-pilot experiences baseline report on water quality testing for the Project
Review meeting reports and Project progress reports
Get Government approvals

Sampling

Purposive sampling for the Key Informants Interview (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in the qualitative and quantitative phase

Consultant

Develops and submits the inception report and data collection tools and should get validation.
submits the first draft report (s) in accordance with the report format given below to Action Against Hunger not later than 14 calender days after the completion of data collection.
An innception report: this report should incorporate understanding the work, objectives, methods, tools, work plan, conclusions, dissemination
A draft report: this report should incorporate findings in line with the objective and scope of the work, suggestions and recommendations, result dissmenination plans and budget
Final report: the second round of revision may be required before the final version of the final report can be prepared. The final report should be submitted in accordance with the Action Agaist Hunger format.
Debriefing: the lead consultant will present the results of the assessment and will document the discussion, which will form part of the final report.
Validation meeting: The lead consultant will be requested to present findings and recommendations to Action Against Hunegr and stakeholders at capital and base level.

Qualifications of the Consultant(s)
The consultant(s) should have the following qualifications and experience:

The lead consultant should have a minimum Master’s degree WASH/humanitarian/economics/statistics/public health with very good knowledge of WASH, water quality, water quality testing kits. WASH background, particularly water quality monitoring, is mandatory and to be demonistrated within the consulting firm.
Professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of water quality and safety
Excellent research experience, including conceptual and analytical skills; evaluating water quality programs and projects, reports and presentation
Knowledge and/or proven expertise in participatory approaches in conducting assessments and facilitating project result-harvesting meetings
Legally registered firm with renewed license in related field of business, VAT registration and Pin Number
Experience in working with INGOs and in similar projects is an asset

Ethical guidelines
It is expected that the evaluation will adhere to ethical guidelines as such as ensuring confidentiality data and as outlined in the American Evaluation Association’s Guiding Principles for Evaluators. A summary of these guidelines is provided below.

Informed Consent: All participants are expected to provide informed consent following standard and pre-agreed upon consent protocols. Coincide
Systematic Inquiry: Evaluators conduct systematic, data-based inquiries.
Competence: Evaluators provide competent performance to stakeholders.
Integrity/Honesty: Evaluators display honesty and integrity in their own behavior, and attempt to ensure the honesty and integrity of the entire evaluation process.
Respect for People: Evaluators respect the security, dignity and self-worth of respondents, program participants, clients, and other evaluation stakeholders. It is expected that the evaluator will obtain the informed consent of participants to ensure that they can decide in a conscious, deliberate way whether they want to participate.
Responsibilities for General and Public Welfare: Evaluators articulate and take into account the diversity of general and public interests and values that may be related to the evaluation. more

Summary of position
As part of Action Against Hunger Regional office, the  Regional Grants and Reporting Officer, will support in the management of the Regional Grants and Contracts Unit’s Portfolio and in their ambitious effort to advance the organization’s agenda through resource mobilization, programmes execution, compliance and quality reporting.
Purpose
The Regional Grants and Reporting... Officer will provide grants management support for the regional office portfolio with adherence to internal and external standards and regulations. He/she will execute multiple grants transactions and ensure process integrity in all areas including proposal development, reporting and documentation.
Engagement
He/she will closely collaborate with Regional Grants and Contracts Manager for technical guidance. He/she will interact with Action Against Hunger sector coordinators at regional level and grants staff at country level and Network HQs level, and with external stakeholders as needed.
Delivery
Quality formulation of donor proposals in accordance with relevant guidelines; timely and high-quality donors reporting of Action Against Hunger Programs, consistent delivery of timely and quality grants services using established processes and tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Donor reporting:

Support external reporting to ensure timely delivery of coherent, accurate and high-quality reports which meet Action Against Hunger and donor requirements, with support of Country offices, HEARO’s technical, MEAL and ACTs teams and relevant Action Against Hunger Network’s HQ.
Create and circulate monthly reporting schedules and ensure country teams' adherence to the reporting schedules;
 Disseminate draft reports for review and validation by HEARO’s technical, MEAL,  ACTs and finance teams
Liaise with relevant network members -Action Against Hunger USA, Spain, Germany, UK, France as necessary to ensure reports meet internal and external program quality standards, guidelines and timelines.
Support the country office teams to produce high quality program reports as per donor and AAH requirements by providing high quality editing and formatting skills.
Support regional office grants management team in the overall reporting procedures with a good deal of attention to detail like proof reading, editing, reports compilations, update preparations, and presentations.
 Support the Grants management team to prepare, update, and share regularly donor and internal reporting schedules.

Proposal development:

In close collaboration with stakeholders at country and regional level, formulate concept note(s) as first stage of proposal submission to international and local donors.
Coordinate, monitor and/or support in the completion of all sub-components of technical proposals as per the agreed timeframe.
 Ensure the coherence and technical quality of the overall proposal package prior to submission.
Ensure that Key staff (including partners’) have a clear understanding of donor compliance requirements during proposal development.

Records/Information management, and communication:

Support maintenance of comprehensive information management and filing system on shared Drive (No Hunger Forum) that ensures all donors contractual documents, reports, key correspondences, etc. are appropriately filed in up-to-date and consistent soft and hard libraries;
Ensure grants data base is up to date for all assigned new awards and modifications.
Sensitize grants management team on archiving system in use and supporting in the retrieval of essential documents.

Donor compliance:

Maintain a broad understanding of relevant donor policies, regulations and procedures in the organization.
Capacity built country missions on key donor compliance guidelines, update on compliance changes, expectations during funding application, implementation and reporting, and the impact of non-compliance on organization’s operations and reputation.
Work in collaboration with Grants, Finance and Supply Chain teams, to assist program technical leads and operations staff with understanding of all compliance requirements on their grants.
Research donor compliance issues for new opportunities or existing grants, as needed, within the assigned portfolio of Horn and East African Region.
With the support of the Grants and Contracts Manager, review donor agreements and coordinate their review with the relevant country and HQ office.
Ensure that grants are implemented in compliance with Action Against Hunger and relevant donor regulations.
With the support of Grants Manager, review Partnership and teaming agreements and support in coordinating their reviews with relevant focal persons.
Support that grants are implemented in compliance with AAH and relevant donors regulations.
Support in maintaining and updating accurate grant and contract files.

Overall Grants Management and monitoring:

Support in regular monitoring of grants using appropriate grant management tools and through facilitation and regular and timely grant review, grant opening and grant closing meetings. This also include field technical support visits as needed.
Support the Grants management team in organizing project cycle management meetings i.e. kick-off, review, closure and meetings.
Take the minutes of all grants related meetings, share and follow-up action points with all the relevant teams at different levels.
Support the Grants management team in ensuring that final agreement packages (Narrative, Budgets, Work plans etc.) are shared with program/technical and support teams on time and highlight relevant donor compliance regulations.
Support the Grant management team in facilitating donor modifications (both programmatic and financial changes).
 Support and participate in field level program monitoring visits in collaboration with other technical, operational and MEAL teams.
Support the grants management team and facilitate the monthly grants review meetings at regional level. Participate in country level program review meetings.
Share visibility donor guidelines and requirements to field teams. Assist field team in the implementation of visibility requirements, monitor visibility activities at field level.
Support the Grants management team to prepare, update, and share regularly donor and internal reporting schedules.
 Support the country office teams to produce high quality program reports as per donor and AAH requirements by providing high quality editing and formatting skills.
Other tasks that may be assigned by the line manager.

Gender Equality commitments

 Fosters an environment that supports values of women and men’s equal access to information and both men and women and promoted based on their performance.
 Respects all beneficiaries e.g., women, men, children (boys & girls) regardless of gender, sex, disability, religion, etc.
 Values and respect for all cultures.
 Promotes and upholds the PSEA policy and procedures

Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends if required.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as infectious diseases.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in international development, project management, or related field.
 Minimum five years’ experience in proposal writing, report writing,
 Prior knowledge and experience of working with donors (ECHO, EU, USAID, BHA, PRM, DFID, SIDA, UNICEF, UNHCR, OCHA, etc.) and government regulations.

Required Skills & Competencies

 Coordination of processes
 Sound knowledge of project cycle management
 Fluency in English, spoken and written, is the most important requirement for this job
 Excellent writing and communications skills
 Basic knowledge of humanitarian principles
 Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
 Attention to detailed
 Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, meet demanding deadlines and work under pressure.
 Strong computer skills
 Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
 Excellent inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills.
 Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
 Strong capacity to mentor and build capacity of staff.

Benefits
Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment. more

Job Summary

The DHIS2 Database Manager/ Information Systems Specialist is responsible for supporting the Action Against Hunger MEAL staff in adopting DHIS 2 into daily work processes, developing DHIS 2 modules, advancing collective DHIS 2 implementation and providing technical support to new DHIS 2 users within the MEAL and Program teams. The position involves establishing new procedures as... well as effectively implementing existing ones to collect, analyze and disseminate data.
Purpose: Provides technical leadership on DHIS 2 implementation and makes recommendations on how to integrate DHIS 2 into business operations following best practices for quality, testability & operability.
Engagement: Works closely with members of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Team. Attends and participates in staff meetings, workshops and Mentors and coaches MEAL staff.
Delivery:  The position demands great communication skills, flexibility, proactivity, and efficiency, with demands and expectations prone to changing on a day-to-day basis.

Essential Job Duties
DHIS 2 Configurations

Lead and support country offices to configure and implement DHIS2 for data management and dashboards
Conduct technical research on the new system features and provide relevant presentations to the end users.
Recommending improvements and assisting in changes to best practices.
Maintain data integration components such as SQL queries, stored procedures, data extraction and cleansing, and integration with system front-end component.
Create scripts to integrate with Scheduler for automating production runs.
Collaborates with all roles within the MEAL team to implement DHIS 2 in data collection and data entry relevant projects.
Develop, updates, repairs, and modifies DHIS 2 modules to comply with project requirements.

Data Management and Analysis

Support team members in analyzing the collected data.  Work with MEAL teams to build out analytical use cases and visualizations for DHIS2.
Create dashboards with frequently used favorites and standard reports based on the migrated indicators from different countries data source at all levels.
Provide support for the systems after they go live in a very dynamic, geographically distributed and timeline sensitive work environment.
Automate the export functions for various global MEAL reports including but not limited to quarterly project/country reports, to ease the integration with dashboards.
Support the preparation of dashboards and infographics in MEAL departments using dashboards.

Quality Assurance.

Develop and implement Quality assurance and Security protocols.
Develop controls such as program rules and validations to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
Works closely with other teams across the organization and contributes to team meetings to understand and mitigate issues as well as improve performance.

Capacity Building

Train DHIS 2 users in data management and provides technical support at all levels.
Facilitate communication of complex technical information in an easy and user-friendly manner.
Review and provide feedback on user testing plans, user manuals, and other supporting documents.
Support countries in assessing and recommending appropriate technology requirements for setup and implementation of DHIS2 based solutions, including server requirements, data backup, etc.

Other duties as required

Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Effectively work in both independent and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Identify, build, and maintain relationships with and contribute to global DHIS2 communities.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Mentors and supports technical/MEAL teams in-country as needed.

Fiscal Responsibility

Participates in development and implementation of project budgets.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions.
To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.

Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.
Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
Value and respect all cultures.

Our Core values.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate Action Against Hunger-USA’s five core competencies
Respect- we work with compassion and dedication, treating everyone the same way we expect them to treat us.
Integrity-: we believe that being honest and fair is integral to every aspect of our work; conducting our work with a spirit of sincerity, truthfulness and transparency is imperative.
Creativity-we encourage new ideas, embrace innovative solutions, and create opportunities for meaningful and exciting ways to do our jobs and provide solutions to address the needs of the populations we serve.
Excellence- we strive to provide services that meet, and even exceed, the expectations of our stakeholders (populations in need, staff, communities and donors).
Empowerment- we are committed to fostering an environment in which our staff, partners and communities where we work have the space to grow, develop and feel confident about participating.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from college or university in Statistics, Social Science, Medical
Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology, or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.
Minimum of 3 years documented practical DHIS 2 implementation experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data management and analysis.
Experience developing, upgrading, and repairing DHIS 2 modules.

Required Skills & Experience

4-5 years of experience in implementing DHIS2 at the national and subnational levels.
Experience working on a range of Health Information System domains, including HMIS, LMIS, EMRs and other mobile data collection tools will be a plus
Experience designing, testing, and implementing information systems and data tools, including mobile applications, transactional systems, business intelligence implementations and interoperability solutions.
Broad understanding of digital health infrastructure (e.g., data centers, networks, hardware) and application services.
Familiarity with industry standard approaches and standards for health information exchange and interoperability.
Strong project management skills and experience using digital tools to manage projects, such as Microsoft teams
Knowledge and experience applying the Principles for Digital Development.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and to build consensus.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in team settings.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members and clients of different cultures, gender, and hierarchical levels.
Professional verbal and written fluency in English required.
Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment with changing requirements and priorities.

Professional Expertise/Competencies Preferred:

DHIS Academy Certification.
Experience implementing DHIS 2 Tracker.
Ability to guide and support clients, project teams and technical teams in designing and implementing solutions that meet specified requirements; knowledge of user-centered design methodologies.
International NGO and donor experiences.

Language

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English, are required. more

Summary of position

The HR/Admin Officer is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of HR initiatives and as well as supporting the administration functions at base level.

Engagement

Secures collaboration amongst staff and management on Base level HR policy, practices, approaches and projects.

Delivery

Support the staff on the understanding and compliance of HR... policies.
Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives at the base level.

Essential job roles:
Maintain updated HR files

Creating HR files for all new employees;
Ensuring staffs provide all relevant documentation and sign all required HR policies
Keep the employees files up-to-date
Archive HR files when necessary
Ensure up-to- date payroll files

Participate in the HR Administration

Managing the staff data base and ensuring its accuracy
Leave management for the base
Preparing ACF identity cards for new employees at the base
Monthly reporting for the base

Participate in the HR projects and in the management of HR issues

Following up with supervisors on pending appraisals for the basis.
Collecting and compiling and keeping an up-to-date record of all the completed appraisals.
Participating in the management of HR project Data analysis.

Participate in the Base Recruitment

Collecting Recruitment Request Forms and advertising these through Relief web
Participating in HR interviews for lower-level positions at the base
Conducting reference checks for selected candidates
Managing the HR induction program for new employees at the base

General Administrative Support

Updating the Centre’s contact list i.e. telephone, email addresses and skype.
Maintain office running supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Coordinate with the Logistics officer on all ground transport for staff.
Manage administrative matters for transit staff such as visas, vaccinations etc.
Support in Flight booking of the staff when needed
Supervise Office and Expats Guest House cook and cleaners.
Perform related duties as assigned by your line manager

Supervisory responsibilities

Day to day supervision of the cook and cleaner
Conduct their performance appraisals and setting of objectives

Requirements
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, Economics or related. or diploma with relevant professional experience.
At least five (4) years’ experience in a similar role.
International NGO experience is an added advantage.

Required Skills & Experience

Excellent people management, analytical, problem solving, negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an individual capacity and as part of a team and an ability to multi-task;
Confidentiality, accountability, integrity and ability to handle sensitive situations;
Fluent in both spoken and written English;
Proven competency in the use computer applications; more

Summary of position
The WASH officer shall take charge of technical aspects of hygiene and sanitation promotion interventions under the supervision of the field coordinator and Deputy Field Coordinator programs. S/he shall be responsible for planning, implementation, (technical oversights), monitoring and evaluation of high quality, innovative Hygiene and Promotion... interventions.
Purpose:  
Wash Officer-Hygiene and Promotion will be responsible for the daily implementation, monitoring, and regular consultation with program partners on hygiene and promotion interventions. Ensure linkage, synergies, and complementarity with other sectorial interventions, i.e. Nutrition, Food security, and livelihood as well as proper coordination, consultation and information sharing with partner’s communities and other stakeholders.
Essential job functions
 Planning, design and implementation of Hygiene and Sanitation Interventions.

Design the contents and methodology of the Community Hygiene and Sanitation mobilization campaign as required by the project.
 Prepares detail implementation plan, monitor and follow up the timely implementation of activities;
Work with the county public health and community health strategy focal person in facilitating and providing various trainings to community hygiene and sanitation promoters and monitors who will include the Community Health Assistants (CHAs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) and Community Health Volunteers (CHVs). 
 Provide technical advice for community hygiene and sanitation promoters and monitors at the community.
Lead distribution of WASH NFIs (water containers, hygiene item and water treatment chemicals)
Monitors and follow-up to ensure the proper dissemination of hygiene and sanitation messages to the target beneficiaries;
Collect, analyze and compile reports from hygiene and sanitation activities and propose better implementation strategy in consultation with the WASH Manager
In coordination with Program Manager, Monitoring and evaluation officer and county teams, design and conduct all baseline assessments, KAP surveys, and follow-up assessments with concrete feedback findings.
In coordination with MEAL and WASH PM undertake/take part in quantitative/qualitative assessments to identify key risky hygiene behaviors to work on and to capture key achievements within the framework of project/s,
In coordination with MOH, ensure proper implementation of hygiene and sanitation components of WASH projects within allocated budget and timelines.
Support planning and implementation of community mobilization activities (using; community-led total sanitation and any new methodology that may be introduced and appropriate.)
Provide technical support to communities in the construction of appropriate and context specific household latrine
Provide support to the distribution of hygiene items, and conduct monitoring and follow-up to ensure proper usage of items and appropriateness.
Carry out other additional duties as assigned by line-manager. 

Reporting and Program Development

Compile program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly (statistical and narrative), Quarterly and annual donor reports
 Maintain full qualitative and quantitative records and reports of activities, disaggregated by age, gender where appropriate
 Prepare progress reports, quarterly donor reports, proposals, Program reports project procurement plan and contributes to survey reports.
In collaboration with Program Manager and coordination team; contribute to defining technical strategy when required.
In liaison with the Field Coordinator and Deputy Field Coordinator Programsdevelop a project proposal to address County specific gap
In liaison with the County MOH/MOW and other partners, develop joint work plans for key activities as stipulated in the project document
Support MOH focal persons on information, data management and reporting through the KHIS and CLTS HUB
Participate in the planning, organizing and implementation of surveys, assessments and research studies including post distribution monitoring
Collect and disseminate the outputs and drawbacks gained from hygiene and sanitation team in every month report of hygiene and sanitation promotion activities

Information exchange and cooperation with Action Against Hunger interventions and stakeholders

Collaborate with all other Action Against Hunger departments and sectors to ensure the projects are integrated.
Coordination with other Partners, Department of water, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, communities, local leaders and the UN working in this area to ensure smooth running of projects.
 Ensure regular sharing of lessons learnt, success stories, best practices and challenges as necessary.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

BSC degree in environmental health science, environmental engineering, public health, water supply and sanitation or other related fields Experience from both private and INGO sectors is an advantage.
Knowledge of main donor requirements including UNICEF, ECHO, EU,OFDA/USAID donors more

Summary of position 
The Deputy Field Coordinator - Programs shall lead and monitor the implementation of programs at the field level, with the support and collaboration with the MEAL focal person, technical leads at National level and Program Managers at field level, and under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, Monitor potential program delays or hindrances and timely report to Field... Coordinator, suggesting corrective measures considering Programme team inputs and BFU recommendations. The Deputy Filed Coordinator will collaborate with the Field Coordinator, technical Head of Departments, and M&E to design new proposals; also ensuring that field inputs from Program teams are timely received by the field coordinator and technical coordination team. Also, ensuring the implementation of technical recommendations from internal audit, experts, consultancies, and Head of Departments. The Deputy Field Coordinator-Programs will represent Action Against Hunger at various coordination platforms in the county in the absence or with the delegation of Field Coordinator.
Purpose: 
The deputy field coordinator programs shall oversee all the aspects of program management cycles from identification of the needs, business development, project planning and implementation and evaluation to determine success in achieving project goals. To achieve this, the DFC programs will manage program team at the base level to ensure quality project implementation.  The DFC programs will forge for an integrated programing in all sectors in bid to address the nutrition issues in the areas of operation. He/she will also ensure coherence of approaches between the different programs for better outcomes. The deputy field coordinator participates in external sector meetings and supervises the budget follow-up of activities
Essential job functions 
Program Coordination and Management
 In coordination with the Field Coordinator, ensure that all programs are implemented in compliance with the Action Against Hunger technical standards, country, international and donor guidelines.

Ensuring the timely and proper provision to the FC of all relevant internal program-related reporting documents requested from the Field Office.
Providing regular updates to the Field Coordinator and technical HoDs on program implementations
 Monitoring the implementation of the Action Against Hunger  Charter and prevention of frauds or abuses of power and informing the Field Coordinator when needed
  Providing capacity building and coaching to Program staff on project management best practices
Lead in ensuring quality and timely implementation of projects at field level. Identify new program opportunities in collaboration with the field team, field coordinator, and capital program staff.
Support the integration of program activities to create coherent, quality, and complimentary programming focusing on the integration of projects/program
 Ensure the follow up and support to integrated programming approaches internally to Action Against Hunger sectors and within the consortium and with other partners working together in our operation areas
 Ensure the follow up and support to integrated programming approaches internally to Action Against Hunger sectors and within the consortium and with other partners working together in our operation areas
  Ensure adherence or alignment of all Action Against Hunger activities to County, National, and international guidelines
Ensure integration of MIYCN activities to the component of the programs.
Support the Field coordinator in conducting monthly meetings with the staff at the field to review implementation progress.
 Ensure frequent and regular visiting the field to monitor activities, supplies, and general running of the program
Ensure that quality criteria and indicators are monitored and lead to decision-making
In collaboration with the Field Coordinator, Propose and initiate improvements according to the analysis and findings of sporadic assessments that will contribute to ACF strategy reviews and advocacy.
In collaboration with the field coordinator advise the projects on any changes in the context;
Overall review of program performance as per stipulated standards and development of strategic action points thereafter
 Under the guidance of the Field Coordinator develop collaboration with local partners, follow-up and coordinate their capacity building under multi-sectoral programs

Representation and communication  

 Represent Action Against Hunger in external engagements with GOK, other implementing partners, and key community stakeholders when assigned or in the absence of the field coordinator.
 Support field coordinator in updating the partner mapping tool on regular basis, and help identify potential agencies for partnerships Coordinate project technical work to ensure Action Against Hunger representation at sector-specific coordination fora

Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

  Lead in the writing of the weekly, monthly, Quarterly semi-annual, and annual internal and donor reports. According to the organizational and donor guidelines.
 Work with FC and MEAL manager to develop a monitoring and evaluation plan as per Action Against Hunger guidelines and follow up on its implementation. Ensure appropriate MEAL activities are carried out regularly by program staff in all sectors (data collection & analysis, monitoring of project progress against established work plans, monitoring of established indicators, and utilization of results to inform program design).
Review activity reports of staff and provide necessary feedback to the staff
Contribute to designing technical strategy and country strategy.
 Work closely with the field team and the  Nairobi to include advocacy in the documentation of key activities, development of lesson-learned documents, and other related advocacy issues
With technical support from the MEAL manager, ensure accurate and quality MEAL tools including M&E plans, Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), and Indicator tracking matrix for the program in place and utilized
Work closely with the Field Coordinator and MEAL manager to effectively support the program to carry out all assessments – baselines, assessments, designs, monitoring, and evaluations – in accordance with donor requirements and GOK and ACF established standards, policies, and procedures.

Finance and logistics management

In the absence of field, the coordinator supports the team-
Work with program officers to develop project budgets, and spending plans based on the activity plan
Closely with the program teams to monitor project expenditure against stipulated deliverables and budget agreements/donor guidelines.
Coordinate  monthly review meetings based on budget follow-up from finance departments and advise where necessary
Closely liaise with the base admin and finance and logistics department to follow up on expenses
Oversee the financial management of field office operations by the finance staff, including cash management, issuing and tracking advances, ensuring compliance with Action Against Hunger finance policies and regulations
  Conduct and monitor risk analysis, including the development of security planning.
  Ensure field weekly movement plans are in place and coordinate with the logistics and finance department on purchase orders, cash forecast, and BFU/PFU on a monthly basis.
Works closely with logistics and administration to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
With the Action Against Hunger logistics and security focal persons and relevant government departments at the field level lead in the implementation of security procedures to ensure the safety of beneficiaries at the project sites, AAH staff at the field and those visiting the base.

 Human Resource and Administration management

Provide  technical guidance to Field Coordinator for effective day-to-day program implementation
Staff management of program field staff including identification of staff training needs, staff supervision, capacity building, and follow-up.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Bachelor of Science (Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics), or Public health, Project Management or any other related degree. A master’s level will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years of field experience in humanitarian relief and/or development programs and 2 in management level.
 Previous experience in coordination and representation, working in ASAL, challenging, insecure areas is desirable. Experience managing Nutrition, Health, RRM, and FSL, WASH will be desirable too.
Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Google Earth)
A good listener with very well-developed diplomatic skills
Flexible and resourceful
Solution-oriented management

Required Skills & Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good analytical and report-writing skills
Extensive ICT proficiency with knowledge of basic computer applications - Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Demonstrated capacity to provide technical leadership
Ability to train, mentor, and coach a team – a team player
Knowledge delivering capacity building for field technical teams
A good listener with very well-developed diplomatic skills
Flexible and resourceful
Solution-oriented management
Familiarity with Action Against Hunger and Action Against Hunger ‘s principles an advantage more

Summary of position
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Program Manager the incumbent will be part of the team implementing various nutrition interventions  geared towards improving maternal and child nutrition of deprived communities in Isiolo county through strengthened nutrition resilience, enhanced health system strengthening and improved evidence based advocacy The Nutrition Officer will... work closely with several line ministries (Health, Agriculture, and Water), National Drought Management Authority and health and Nutrition Partners in the County to continually improve the health and nutrition status in the County through implementation of emergency and resilience nutrition interventions.
The incumbent will work closely with the Nutrition Manager, program staff, S/CHMT members to ensure that program activities are implemented on time, on scope and within the budgets as stipulated in the various program and project documents.
Purpose: 
To support the implementation of nutrition project interventions in Isiolo Counties that are geared towards addressing acute malnutrition among vulnerable populations through a multi-sector integrated approach.
Essential job functions
Support to Health System Strengthening efforts at the County level.

In liaison with the County MOH and Partners develop joint work plans for key activities as stipulated in the project document.
In liaison with the MOH undertake periodic capacity assessment across the health facility staff and structure OJT and Mentorship sessions to the health facilities based on specific needs.
Work closely with the MOH and undertake classroom training to County teams on various aspects of the nutrition program to enhance program implementation
Participate in coordination meeting at the County level with the MOH and Partners including NITWG, CNTF, CSG and any other.
Coordinates with the other nutritional NGOs, UNICEF, WFP, other partners and MoH at County and Sub County level
Support development of County work plans with the S/CHMTs and schedule joint supervisions to enhance quality programming
Support community Health Strategy and Community Resilience activities
In liaison with the Community Strategy Focal persons at the County and  Sub County level, support  CHS activities at the community level including community dialogue and action days, sensitization sessions for community members among others
Work closely with MOH to offer technical support and sustain Mother to mother support groups for improved MIYCN practices.
Support MOH to develop ,implement  and monitor Social Behavior Change Communication Strategies in Isiolo County
Support the MOH to develop a practical community feedback mechanism geared at improving service delivery at the County level.
Supports the nutrition team in the implementation of community approach through regular contact and exchange with the community leaders,

Reporting and Program Development

Compiles program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly(statistical and narrative), Quarterly
In collaboration with the Nutrition Program Manager prepare progress reports, quarterly donor reports, proposals, Program reports project procurement plan and contributes to survey reports.
In collaboration with Program Manager and coordination team; contribute in defining technical strategy when required.
Participates in the analysis and drafting of activity reports and evaluation of the project.
In liaison with the program manager develop project proposal to address County specific gaps
Support MOH focal persons on information, data management and reporting through the DHIS
Participate in the planning, organizing and implementation of surveys, assessments and research studies including post distribution monitoring

Information exchange and cooperation with all Action Against Hunger interventions and external stakeholders

Collaborate with all other Action Against Hunger departments and sectors to ensure the projects are integrated
Collaboration with other Partners, MOH (S/CHMT), INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and the UN working in this area to ensure smooth running of projects.
Work in collaboration with the communities and local leaders at all stages of project implementation

Finance, Logistics

Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff in line with the work plans
Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits
Propose  anticipated budget realignment in line with field realities
In liaison with the Program Manager and the Filed Coordinator Monitor budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
Support the Program manager in monthly budget reviews and suggesting amendments to Finance
Any other roles as assigned by the supervisor

Education and experience:

Required qualification: Degree in BSC. Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Public health nutrition option, nursing and any other related course.
At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position
Registered with Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute

Required Skills & Competencies

Conversant with the HiNi Package
Experience in training of health workers and Community Health Volunteers on various nutrition modules.
Experience in nutrition counseling to caregivers and community
Experience in conducting community dialogs
Language skills: English and Kiswahili fluent
Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of both software (word processor, spreadsheet, Linux servers, Windows server…) and hardware (network cards, memory upgrades…)
Good communication, teamwork, Knowledge of MS Office,
Organization, initiative, punctuality and courtesy, more

Summary of position
The WASH officer shall take charge of technical aspects of Emergency WASH and Community based water supply system and Hygiene promotion on behalf of the program under the supervision of the Program Manager. His/her main roles and in consultation with the WASH Program Manager and the county government technical teams shall include; planning, implementation, (technical... oversights), monitoring and evaluation of high quality, innovative WASH projects.
Purpose
The WASH officer shall be responsible for the daily implementation, monitoring, and regular consultation with program partners on WASH program components. Ensure linkage, synergies and complementarity with other sectorial interventions, i.e. Nutrition, Food security and livelihood as well as proper coordination, consultation and information sharing with partner’s communities and other stakeholders.
Engagement
Represent Action Against Hunger in all coordination forums at county and sub county level, collaborate with other implementing partners, INGO, UN bodies and the local communities to ensure successful implementation and smooth running of the projects
Successful implementation of WASH interventions in target areas in line with internationally/Nationally accepted standards and ACFs /national technical guidelines as well as the donor requirements.
Essential job functions
Planning, design and implementation of water and sanitation projects.

Identification and technical assessment of feasible water sources at the community level.
Work in Partnership with government line ministries (county department of water) to prepare technical designs of feasible water supply projects.
Ensure the construction of water systems (groundwater or surface water), protection, abstraction,storage,treatment, and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems as well as the construction of the most appropriate form of sanitation systems, in consultation with the beneficiaries and line ministries
Preparing bidding documents, materials and technical work specifications.
Regular monitoring of ongoing WASH construction activities to ensure all the activities are as per the design, specifications and work schedule and also Verify the work done at site and recommend for payments to contractors.
Ensure integration of Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion components of projects
Capacity Building and strengthening of water management committees and linking with private sector service providers for post construction support.
Ensure that   procurement is timely initiated, monitored and prioritized by the logistics team.
Support water quality testing and monitoring at communal water points and household level and recommend remedial
Support implementation of sanitation and hygiene promotion activities
In coordination with Program manager, Monitoring and evaluation officer and county teams, design and conduct all baseline assessment, KAP surveys and follow-up assessment with concrete feedback findings.
In coordination with MEAL and WASH PM undertake/take part in quantitative/qualitative assessments to identify key risky hygiene behaviors to work on and to capture key achievements with-in the framework of project/s,
In coordination with MOH, ensure proper implementation of hygiene and sanitation component of WASH projects with-in allocated budget and timelines.
Support planning and implementation of community mobilization activities (using; community led total sanitation and any new methodology that may be introduced and appropriate.)
Provide technical support to communities in construction of appropriate and context specific household latrine
Provide support to the distribution of hygiene items, and conduct monitoring and follow up to ensure proper usage of items and appropriateness.  

Reporting and Program Development

Compile program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly (statistical and narrative), Quarterly and annual donor reports
  Maintain full qualitative and quantitative records and reports of activities, disaggregated by age, gender where appropriate
 In collaboration with the Program Manager prepare progress reports, quarterly and final donor reports, project procurement plan and contributes to survey reports.
 In collaboration with Program Manager and coordination team; contribute in defining technical strategy when required.
 In liaison with the program manager develop project proposal to address County specific gaps
 In liaison with the County MOH/MOW and other partners, develop joint work plans for key activities as stipulated in the project document.
 Support MOH focal persons on information, data management and reporting through the KHIS and CLTS HUB
Participate in the planning, organizing and implementation of surveys, assessments and research studies including post distribution monitoring
Information exchange and cooperation with Action Against Hunger interventions and stakeholders
Collaborate with all other Action Against Hunger departments and sectors to ensure the projects are integrated.
Coordination with other Partners, Department of water, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, communities, local leaders and the UN working in this area to ensure smooth running of projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

In liaison with county health management teams, the WASH officer will work closely with MOH in supervising CHVs at community level
In liaison with the County water department, the WASH officer will work closely with the sub county water officers in supervising the water management committees at the field level

Fiscal Responsibility

 Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff in line with the work plans
 Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits
 Propose  anticipated budget realignment in discussion with program manager
 In liaison with the Program Manager Monitor budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
 Support the Program manager in monthly budget reviews and suggesting amendments to Finance more