Responsibilities

The position will report to the Project Director, working closely with the country teams based in Kenya and Malawi, and will primarily support the day to day implementation of project activities. The Project Coordinator will play a critical role in: supporting the Project Director to meet WUSC and donor policies and project reporting requirements; managing the project budget;... fostering collaboration and communication between project partners; and ensuring the quality implementation of project activities in a timely manner. Duties include:

Project Management

Support the Project Director in effectively establishing relationships for project management and governance (i.e. partnership agreements, supporting the Project Steering Committee, etc.);
Support the preparation and implementation of work plans, results reports, financial reports, monitoring and evaluation plans, project gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) strategy, and other relevant documents required by the donor;
Provide general troubleshooting and facilitation support to requests from the ACT project team members and act as a coordinator with various functional units (e.g. HR and contracting, procurement, communications, IT, human resources, finance, etc.);
In conjunction with the finance team, develop and monitor the project budget, including partner budgets and financial reports, and ensure regular reporting to the donor;
Maintain open and effective communication among strategic partners and project team members in Kenya, Malawi and Canada
Support the convening of the Project Steering and Advisory Committees at regular intervals.

Partner Relations and Communications

Establish and maintain effective relationships between key project partners, including those based in Kenya and Malawi;
Follow up with partners on effective implementation of project activities, monitoring and reporting on results, and financial reporting;
Support the collection of multimedia content from project activities for the development of communications products highlighting the project’s impact, success stories, and lessons learned.

Donor Liaison & Coordination

Support the Project Director in establishing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the donor in Kenya;
Support the Project Director in organizing donor and HQ monitoring missions and other project events;

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social sciences, business); Master’s degree in a related field an asset;
A minimum of five years supporting the management of development initiatives;
Knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship ecosystem support, gender lens investment and financial inclusion desired;
Demonstrated capacity to work in cross-sectoral collaboration;
Experience working with a variety of donor agencies; experience with Global Affairs Canada is an added value
Knowledge of Results Based Management (RBM) and environmental and gender policies and reporting requirements;
Proven financial, administrative and organizational skills;
Knowledge of donor financial and narrative reporting procedures and requirements;
Diplomatic skills and the knowledge of cross-cultural, inter-personal communication;
Excellent administration and organizational skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple initiatives under tight deadlines;
Proven ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders to run participatory processes and meet tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products;
Effective interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to build relationships, network, communicate and represent at a senior level are essential;
Share in WUSC’s commitment and approach to advance gender equality and social inclusion for all young people;

Language and other

Fluency in oral and written English is required
Ability to travel as required (especially to Malawi)
Legally eligible to work in Kenya (WUSC will not provide any work permits)
Ability to work a flexible schedule with multiple time zones. more

The Role

Under the supervision of the Deputy Project Director, the Events Assistant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of our project events from conception to completion. You will work closely with the project, operations and finance team to provide support in various aspects of event coordination and management (both virtual and in-person) across the various countries... that we work in. Your ability to multitask, communicate and pay attention to detail will be essential to your success in this role.

Responsibilities:

Provide logistical support for online and in-person events for the project staff and the DREEM Youth Advisory Committee;
Assist in the planning and organization of events, including researching venues and suppliers;
Coordinate logistics such as transportation, catering, audiovisual equipment, signage, and communications materials;
Be present at events to assist with set-up, registration, troubleshooting, and to serve as the primary point of contact for vendors;
Provide excellent communications support to partner organizations and invitees;
Provide travel logistical support to participants including visa preparation, flight and accommodation bookings, provision of allowances, etc.;
Assist in budget tracking and expense management for each event;
Support project communications efforts as needed (development of materials, badges, etc.);
Assist in the evaluation of event success, gather feedback, and contribute to post-event reports;
Provide coordination and administrative support to the DREEM Deputy Project Director and DREEM Project Director as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will combine technical expertise in one or more of DREEM’s sectors (higher education, durable solutions for refugees, vocational and technical training, support to entrepreneurs and businesses), a familiarity with the East African refugee context, an ability to get things done, and strong organization, coordination, and communication skills.

Specific competencies:

A bachelor’s degree in event management or a related field is a plus;
Previous experience in event planning or a similar role in an NGO environment;
Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under minimal supervision;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends, dependent on event schedules;
Complete fluency in English is essential, both written and spoken;
Language skills in French are desirable;
Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and social inclusion principles; proven knowledge of and commitment to the concept of gender equality and intersectionality within programming.

Other requirements

This role may require travel across Kenya and to countries across the region;
Ability to work a flexible schedule. more

Job Role
Under the supervision of the Nairobi-based DREEM Senior Project Manager, the Program Manager will work closely in collaboration with the WUSC teams in Kenya and Canada, the DREEM Youth Advisory Committee, and the Mastercard Foundation team to manage the Strengthening Economic Opportunities for Refugees pillar.
Responsibilities:

Oversee the implementation of the Strengthening Economic... Opportunities for Refugees pillar of the DREEM project including facilitation of financial inclusion, MSME business development and integration of international strategies into the local refugee context that will ultimately improve their economic strength;
Financial management of the Innovation Fund, including management of the grant disbursements and contract payments to partners;
Overseeing and managing the partner organization contracted to implement the Business Development Support;
Lead the selection and capacity building of a Refugee Led Organization to undertake BDS support of local businesses;
Coordinate with the crosscutting team to ensure effective integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL) in project design and implementation;
Manage relationship with partners and ensure positive relations with donors as well as with other local development organizations, local governments, and the business community;
Submit reports and work plans, in coordination with partners, Senior Program Manager and the crosscutting support team;
Represent the SEOR pillar of the DREEM project and actively participate in coordination of program reviews, technical discussions, regular and planned field visits;
Ensure strict budgetary adherence and monitoring and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Finance, Trade, Business, Agribusiness, Markets Development or other equivalent academic background is preferred.

Experience & Competencies
The ideal applicant will combine experience and technical expertise in the higher education and/or forced migration sectors with a familiarity of the East African refugee context, a strategic and analytical mindset, excellent listening and interpersonal skills, and an ability to get things done.
Specific competencies:

Previous experience in the development arena working with marginalized and vulnerable communities;
A minimum of five (5) years working experience in the above areas;
Experience in programmes/projects design, implementation results based performance monitoring;
A strong understanding of market systems development, inclusive economies, and systems change-oriented interventions and projects;
Demonstrated commitment to gender and social inclusion and knowledge of the specific constraints and realities of challenges faced by refugee and displaced groups;
Diplomatic skills and experience with representation with a wide range of key stakeholders;
Experience working on a Mastercard Foundation project will be an added advantage;
Complete fluency in English is essential, ability to write articulately and cogently, and to edit at a similarly high level;
Experience in project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and quality control;
Previous experience working with innovative financing instruments, such a challenge funds, guarantees or similar is preferred but not required;
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously;
Self-motivated with ability to take initiatives and work unsupervised;
Commitment to WUSC’s mission of building a better world for all young people, particularly displaced and refugee youth.

Other requirements

The role will require regular national and occasional international travel to refugee communities, conferences, workshops and meetings;
Ability to work a flexible schedule. more

The scope of the assignment

Conduct interviews with key university staff who have contributed to the successful inclusion of RDP scholars.
Conduct interviews with selected scholars to discuss their experiences throughout the recruitment process and how this opportunity has impacted their lives.
To highlight the Scholars Program's impact on RDP youth and the importance of expanding access to... refugee communities.
To highlight the impact of WUSC’s technical assistance on Scholars Program partners.
To highlight the importance of inclusive policies in refugees and displaced people (RDP) inclusion.

Assignment focus

The consultant shall:

Develop the documentary script and storyboard to be used in shooting and production of the documentary.
Collaborate closely with DREEM's Senior Project Manager and Communications Officer to understand what is expected of the documentary's final outcome.
Go on a reconnaissance mission (recce) to the shoot location to map out the best places to conduct interviews and shoot the necessary B-roll.
Coordinate with the interviewees and plan when to conduct the interviews.
Hold pre- and post-production meetings with WUSC focal points to finalize all production elements.
Use artistic knowledge to enhance and compose shots while on location.
Before delivering final products, present a draft documentary to WUSC for review and feedback.
Take feedback into account and present the main documentary (5-8 minutes) and two (2) shorter abridged versions of the documentary to WUSC as directed by the Communications Officer.

Timeframe

After the contract is signed, the consulting arrangement will be in effect for 30 days. The process includes meetings with the WUSC team during pre-production, production, and post-production.

Working Arrangement

When the contract is approved and signed, the consultant will receive 40% of the total cost; the remaining 60% will be paid once the documentary has been satisfactorily produced.

Qualifications

Every member of the production team must have proven film production experience (A crew of no more than five people is recommended).
Vast expertise in producing documentaries about development work for organizations with the goal of engaging both local and international audiences.
Excellent technical capabilities for both sound and video (Full HD video or 4K video) to ensure high-quality production.
Must be tax compliant/produce a KRA PIN registration certificate.
Must share links of previous work done, “specifically documentaries.” more

Scope of work

In addition to Life Skills education, LEAP is working to increase the availability and quality of trauma-informed psychosocial support at the TVET level. The goal of this work is to ensure girls have access to necessary support and specialized support services where needed in order to protect their psychosocial well-being. WUSC is seeking a part-time counsellor to provide timely... and effective psychosocial support to the young women hosted in the Technical Vocational Education Institutions by
Support the development of a comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) response plan for LEAP focusing on students hosted in four TVET institutions in consultation with WUSC and other relevant stakeholders, including TVET institution management. The response plan should include mapping of MHPSS service providers available to TVET students (including existing referral pathways), identified gaps in MHPSS service provision within identified TVET institutions and provide recommendations for sustainable and quality MHPSS activities to address these gaps.
Provide appropriate and timely therapeutic services, as requested and desired by TVET students, including individual and group counseling sessions. This support may be provided via email, phone and/or video conferencing software such as Zoom or Skype.
Conduct regular assessments of the psychosocial well-being of TVET students using appropriate and globally recognized psychometric instruments, provide progress reports and document referrals made to other service providers for more specialized assistance (including on safeguarding concerns) with the student(s) consent and in consultation with WUSC.
Develop and facilitate sessions (ideally in person on a quarterly basis) for TVET students on relevant topics related to student psychosocial wellbeing, including but not limited to self-care, psychological first aid (PFA), stress management and resilience building.
Report on psychosocial activities carried out (during school periods and during breaks) together with students and provide recommendations based on the findings.
Provide ad hoc counselling and trauma interventions on site for the TVET students as needed.

Qualifications and competencies

University degree in counselling, psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry, mental health, or any other related field from a recognized institution. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years experience in providing mental health and psychosocial support (including counselling and case management) in a humanitarian setting.
A registered member of a recognised Counsellors and Psychologists Association will be an added advantage.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and dynamic facilitation skills when dealing with different groups.
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili.
In-depth knowledge in the provision of psychosocial support in an international context (desirable).
Trained and experienced in behavioural therapy (desired).
A driven self-starter capable of adapting to changing circumstances and priorities in consultation with WUSC.

Core competency

Should be guided by a bereaved approach and should be able to demonstrate professionalism, competence and knowledge in work carried out in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, non-discrimination, safety and respect. more

Role of the program officer, Livelihoods

Program Coordination
Support the coordination of LEAP project activities with field teams and project partners.
Support project strategic planning activities including Project management Team meetings, Project advisory Committee meetings and any other activities
Support to ensure project partners have clear execution plans
Support in the preparation... and timely submission of project narrative reports capturing lessons learnt.
Support with project monthly and quarterly forecasting
Support the coordination of all the administration and logistical arrangements and developing agendas.
Support TVET scholarship activities

Training

Conduct labor market and skills demand assessment to inform the training content, courses offered and job linkages.
Work in collaboration with LEAP partners to revise the mentorship model and provide trainers with basic TVET pedagogy skills
Support in reviewing the selection criteria of the trainees and do spot checks during application and interview for quality control.
Work in collaboration with gender focal points to provide gender-sensitive support and appropriate referral pathways for those who are survivors of SGBV.
Oversee community mobilization and recruitment campaigns for new students
Support implementing partners to conduct career guidance events and counseling sessions

Mentorship

Take lead in reviewing a result-oriented mentorship model in collaboration with implementing partners
Support mentorship for young women in the skills training and offer market linkages
In collaboration with the LEAP partners, conduct outreach with the family members of the trainees and the broader community to garner support for women’s and girl’s use of technology and inclusion in the gig economy

Sustainability

Work closely with the digital skills implementing partner to establish and build capacity of 2 business processing units, ensure a good governance structure of the units is in place and support linkages to digital online work and financial services.
Provide information to trained AGYW on entrepreneurship pathways, and support financial literacy training.
Support graduates to open bank accounts with credible financial institutions and access to affordable loan services
Develop a viable and sustainable business model for the digital hub. Ensure the hub can run and operate profitably in the next 12 months and beyond the funding period.
Design exit strategies for the LEAP implementing partners

Quality Control and Impact Measurement

Provide oversight and ensure quality during mentorship and execution of tasks to ensure that trainees have adequate support.
Collaborate with the WUSC MERL team to monitor the Training, mentorship and transition to work opportunities using a result-based monitoring system.
Carry out spot checks on partner training centers and provide feedback.
Collaborate with WUSC MERL in conducting assessments with men and boys, particularly male spouses or partners, to identify and address gender roles and joint decision-making regarding young women's employment pathways.

Candidate Qualifications

University degree in Education, Bachelors of Commerce, Business Administration, Community Development or other related field
Minimum of 3-years’ working experience with humanitarian programs in the field of livelihoods with at least 1-year experience engaging with refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and/or other vulnerable populations in economic strengthening interventions.
Excellent command of common methodologies used to identify, assess and monitor livelihood activities, with a proven record of achievements.
Experience in vocational technical training will be an added advantage.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
Flexible and creative.
Strong organizational and logistical skills.
Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions.
Excellent computer Skills. more

The consultant will work alongside project staff and other technical advisors (in and outside of Kenya) and will be expected to provide technical support in relation to project design, implementation and evaluation over the remaining duration of the project, specifically in line with the following:

Work with project staff, partner organizations and other relevant stakeholders to develop... implementation plans for the gender-transformative components of the LEAP project, including violence prevention, life skills, community behavior change, school-based empowerment activities, and teacher training.
Work with project staff, partner organizations and other relevant stakeholders to adapt GBV prevention programming to the Kakuma and Kalobeyei context and to integrate it into the LEAP program.
Support the design and facilitation of key trainings, including with teachers, community leaders, psychosocial counselors, and community mobilizers to ensure content is of high quality and aligned to project aims and key outcomes.
Engage in regular project team meetings to provide updates, inputs and advice.
Engage with project teams in annual work planning and other key planning events to ensure that gender strategies and practices are relevant to and reflect the reality on the ground.
Work closely with partner organizations to ensure their outputs are technically sound and contextually relevant.
Provide feedback and review technical documents and reports on project-related activities, especially as related to gender interventions and practice
Review project reports and communication with donors to ensure programmatic achievements are communicated accurately and appropriately.
Work closely with the M&E team to ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are designed to appropriately measure progress against gender-specific outcomes and results, as well as development learning agendas for specific project components.

Qualifications and Competencies

Senior level technical consultant with background in gender equality, with specific knowledge and experience in relation to violence prevention and social norms and behavior change programming. Experience implementing SASA! is a plus.
A minimum of 5 years of experience working and/or consulting in development/humanitarian education programming, with specific experience in Kakuma/Turkana or similar refugee contexts desirable.
Strong knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by young people, particularly girls’, in the project locations.
Experience in developing and drafting technical content in relation to violence prevention and girls’ empowerment.
Experience designing and delivering participatory training rooted in adult learning principles.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Proven ability to work productively with a variety of stakeholders to run participatory processes and meet deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality products.
Effective interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. more

The Finance Assistant (FA) will assist in the financial administration and financial management of WUSC project activities and is expected to provide highly professional expertise in the conduct of financial affairs relating to the project. He/ She will be required to be hands-on in the financial accounting of all transactions and assist in the financial monitoring and financial reporting as... required by WUSC, and key donors, as well as supporting local and international audits.
Specific responsibilities include:

Prepare bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors reconciliation.
Timely posting of data on SAGE system.
Ensure reports are prepared on a timely basis.
Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
Assist with reviewing invoices and payment requests ensuring that they are adequately supported before processing payments.
Review and verification of financial transactions/activities/documentation for accuracy, appropriateness and completeness and ensure full compliance of financial requirements and transactions with donor rules, regulations and policies.
Maintain digital and physical financial records
Assist Senior Finance Officer in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
Follow up on Partners’ support: compile and check expenditures and supporting documents of project implementing partners
Record all transactions into the accounting system (SAGE) while ensuring proper coding as assigned with an exhaustive description of all the expenses
Maintain digital and physical financial records
Support audits commissioned by donor agencies and WUSC Ottawa.
Participate in internal audits of projects supported by WUSC in Kenya
Assist with other accounting projects

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Finance or any business-related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA Part 2)
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance role
Proficiency in accounting packages, Microsoft Suite, and SAGE more

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in applied social science, statistics, international development, or another related field. Specific academic training in Monitoring, Evaluation and research is desirable.
Experience in leading evaluations and research projects

Experience & Competencies

The ideal applicant will need to have a familiarity with the East African context, a strategic and... analytical mindset, excellent listening and interpersonal skills, and ability to get things done.

Specific competencies:

At least 7 years of experience working in the design, implementation and evaluation of international development and other key donors.
Strong understanding of humanitarian interventions
Experience in managing medium size teams
A strong focus on qualitative and participatory data collection and analysis methods and tools
Quantitative background and experience with cutting-edge data collection and analysis methods would be an asset
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing qualitative analyses that reflect best practice.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to distill data and effectively topline messages for busy senior leaders.
Ability to create a MERL agenda that is closely linked with business development priorities.
Demonstrated experience in and commitment to working in teams across lines of business.
Experience infusing a gender responsive lens across MERL

Other requirements

The role will require regular travel (up to 30%) to field sites in the regions, as well as participate in international travel for conferences, workshops and meetings.
Ability to work a flexible schedule more

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The tasks for the FSSP Project Manager include:

Ensure overall quality and management oversight of all services offered by the FSSP Kenya and ensuring the quality of services provided by the FSSP meets the needs and expectations of DFATD;
Lead the preparation of all key FSSP documents, including procurement plans as part of the Initial Work Plan including Procurement Plans,... Operating Procedures Manual and Annual Work Plans;
Review and approve the FSSP and LDIs Fund budgets and financial reports;
Plan and coordinate administrative, financial and logistics management services provided under the project;
Regularly communicate with the Development Section at the Canadian High Commissions in Nairobi and Pretoria, DFATD headquarters, government authorities or their representatives, and other relevant project stakeholders;
Develop and maintain networks of key stakeholders (government, civil society, other donors, private sector);
Plan and coordinate procurement services of goods and services, including the procurement of technical specialist services through local and international competitive processes;
Analyze, plan, direct and assess the administrative tasks to be carried out by technical specialists, including timely submission of deliverables, adherence to basic professional requirements and alignment with activity specifications;
Provide other related services, as required (e.g. providing targeted and strategic technical assistance to the host government at DFATD’s request, particularly in the fields of GE, health, education and governance);
Ensure the quality of the reporting and invoicing for services rendered;
Provide any other related services, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline such as political sciences, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering, applied sciences;

Experience

Ten (10) years of cumulative related experience working with International Development Stakeholders(s) or on an International Development Project(s);
At least five (5) years of cumulative experience working in a Developing Country, preferably in Kenya, Somalia and/or South Africa Eastern/Southern Africa region;
Demonstrated experience managing international development project(s) with a minimum annual budget of more than $1.5 million CAD;
Providing overall quality and management oversight, leading the development of key organisational documents, reviewing and approving organisation budgets, etc.
Experience in provision of administration, procurement, financial and logistical services, for example, hiring of consultants, procurement of equipment, and supervision of event organization; and
Demonstrated experience in effective management and international monitoring of project progress and results;
Demonstrated experience working with different types of International Development Assistance Stakeholders, including civil society organisations, the private sector, multilateral organisations, donors, as well as local or national governments;
Knowledge, understanding and familiarity with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy;
Effective time management: able to prioritize work and meet deadlines;
Excellent problem-solving skills: able to solve problems and/or identify when an issue should be elevated;
Able to work effectively in a dynamic team environment (working both independently and as part of a small team); and
Curious, enthusiastic and willing to innovate and adapt.

Language

Professional proficiency in English (oral, reading, writing) more