Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality tutoring for specified accounting and business units, ensuring comprehensive understanding of course material.
Prepare students for international exams, including ABE and ACCA, by providing targeted instruction and support.
Collaborate with students to help them grasp essential concepts and application of knowledge learned in the classroom.
Teach... effective study strategies, note-taking techniques, and methods for answering test questions to improve overall academic performance.
Conduct practice tests and assessments to monitor student progress, identify areas needing improvement, and help set achievable goals for exam readiness.
Provide timely and constructive feedback on students’ progress to parents and, when appropriate, to school teachers.
Develop and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, and academic support sessions for small groups, enhancing the learning experience through interactive methods.
Participate in professional development and training sessions to enhance tutoring practices and stay updated on educational techniques.
Schedule and manage tutoring appointments with students and their parents, ensuring clear communication regarding session objectives and outcomes. more

Reporting to the Director General, the Corporation Secretary and Manager Legal Services will be in charge of providing overall direction in the management of the Department, overseeing the provision of legal advisory services, and providing Secretarial services to the Board including advising the Board on relevant laws affecting the mandate of the Authority and functions of the Board; developing... and implementing capacity building programmes for the Board; facilitating induction of Board members, annual Board evaluation, Governance audit and implementation of the code of conduct and ethics in accordance with the Mwongozo provisions;

 Key Responsibilities


Providing guidance to the Board on their duties and responsibilities, and on matters governance
Leading in the preparation of Board Annual Work plans; maintaining and updating the Board and committee charters; updating register of conflicts of interest; ensuring timely circulation in advance of Board and committee papers;
Spearheading the review of proposed legislation, in various sectors, at the national and county level, and assessing their impact on competition, buyer power and consumer protection, for consideration by Parliament, the Attorney General’s Office and relevant Government Agencies;
Spearheading the drafting of proposed amendments to the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010 for consideration by the National Treasury;
Leading the review, drafting and revision of Rules and Guidelines under the Competition Act, No 12 of 2010;
Managing the review of Guidelines developed by the Technical Departments of the Authority;
Initiating development of legal strategies for management of disputes;
Managing the litigation function of the Authority including representation of the Authority at the Law Courts and Competition Tribunal;
Leading in preparation of legal documents, contracts, Memorandum of Understanding, leases and other related documents;
Leading the preparation of Memoranda to Parliament on various issues affecting competition in various sectors of the economy;
Providing support to the Technical departments in settlement negotiations and hearing conferences;
Overseeing publication of the Authority’s decisions and other relevant matters;
Advising on legal matters and Corporate Governance within the Authority
Managing implementation of Departmental deliverables in realization of the Authority’s Strategic Plan, Departmental Annual Work plan, Budget and Performance Contract;
Leading the development of the Department’s Strategic Plan;
Identifying and recommending ways and means of increasing efficiency in the service delivery of the Department including leveraging on technology;
Leading in the preparation of the service charter and ensuring adherence to the set service standards; and
Managing staff performance in the Department.


Operational Responsibilities/Tasks


Monitoring legal and regulatory compliance;
Carrying out secretarial services to the Board including preparing and presenting Board Management papers for approval; communicating Board Resolutions to Management; review of Board Management papers and forwarding to the Board for consideration and approval;
Custodian of the seal of the organization (Mwongozo), Board documents such as; Board minute Books, Board policy documents, Conflict of interest register and register of Board attendance;
Drafting position papers on competition matters relating to Kenya’s input in Regional Economic Communities (RECS) and international forums;
Acting as an interface with stakeholders such as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP);
Leading in the review of Notices of Investigation, Notices of Proposed Decision generated by the Technical Departments of the Authority;
Identifying the procurement, training and Human Resource & Administration needs of the department;
Managing the Departments Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and risk management processes;
Overseeing the development, documentation and implementation of procedures and processes in compliance with QMS and Information Security Management System (ISMS);
Managing customer complaints, compliments and enquiries for the Department;
Managing the induction of new staff, in the Department; and
Mentoring and coaching of departmental staff.


Required Academic & Professional Qualifications 


A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
A Master’s degree in Law or other relevant Social Science from a recognized University.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from Kenya School of Law;
Admission to the Roll as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Membership of the Law Society of Kenya;
Membership to the Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
Valid Practicing Certificates; more

Strategic Responsibilities:


Provide leadership and expertise to a team in the execution of the mandates. He/she will be required to work closely with Heads of other business functions and the Executive to define forward looking best practice strategic initiatives for the function.
Contribute as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of the... Departmental and Bank’s strategic objectives.
Work effectively as part of the team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrate competencies of his/her role.


Technical and Operational Responsibilities:


Implement the decisions of the Forex Reserves Investment Committee on the investment of Forex reserves.
Oversee the investment of Foreign Exchange Reserves in:
Fixed income securities.
Money market products.
Other eligible instruments as approved by Management/Board.
Responsible for the efficient and effective management of operations and resources in the Division.
Lead and direct the Division to contribute and achieve the Department’s strategic goals.
Work as part of the senior leadership of Financial Markets Department to deliver on key initiatives as may be required from time to time.
Ensure that the management of Foreign Exchange Reserves portfolios are within the approved policies & guidelines and provide leadership to the functional operations of the Front Office Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Performance, Risk, Compliance and Reserves Policy Management sections.
Evaluate and maintain the Division’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and documentation thereof as per the required standards and guidelines.
Regularly review and recommend updates to the Forex Reserves investment policy, guidelines, and Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA).
Support development and implementation of new investment instruments or products to support the Bank’s strategies.
Lead the secretariat and discussions within the Foreign Exchange Reserves Investment Committee (FRIC) (Bank and Departmental) on developments in the investment environment for Forex Reserves and make recommendations on appropriate strategies for the reserves.
Ensure risks inherent in Forex Reserves investments are well-managed, documented and mitigated, including portfolio performance and attribution.
Responsible for recommending, for approval, the optimum risk appetite by setting and proposing standards on credit risk, interest rate risk and exchange rate for forex portfolio management to management.
Facilitate market intelligence in Forex Reserves investments.
Responsible for training of staff within the sections on risk management and adherence of the same.
Continuously improve the risk environment with regard to Reserves Management and apprise the supervisor on the risk status regularly.
Assess reports on the exposure of Forex Reserves portfolio to credit and market risks as well as all other risks inherent in Forex Reserves management.
Responsible for reviewing and reporting portfolio stress-testing scenarios to Senior Management.
Responsible for carrying out due diligence on counterparties, securities issuers, and other external Forex Reserves service providers.
Implement and complete KYC requirements for counterparties – this includes both inbound and outbound KYC requirements.
Continuously improve processes with the intention of adding value to the Department while introducing practices that are fit for purpose in line with business strategy.
Liaise with other Divisions and external parties on policy and operational Forex Reserves management issues.
Work as part of the senior leadership of the Financial Markets Department to deliver on key initiatives as may be required from time to time.
Mentor, coach, provide support to assigned teams to achieve high productivity and objectives for the section.
Oversee staff training, capacity building, succession planning in the section for staff development and business continuity.
Any other assigned duties and responsibilities.


Years and Nature of Experience:


At least twelve (12) years’ work experience in a relevant field.
At least three (3) years at a senior level within Financial Markets / Treasury Management in a reputable Financial Institution.
Exposure to international financial markets.
High level networking experience at national, regional, and international levels.
Experience in managing a professional team of senior financial and market analysts.
Demonstrated capacity in strategic and analytical thinking, sound policy judgement in areas of financial and capital markets as well as debt related issues. more

Job Summary


Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Transformative Teaching Learning and Research, this is a 3-year Fixed Term Contract. The Director of Research Contracts and Grants is a crucial role responsible for overseeing the university’s research administration. This includes managing the pre-award processes, ensuring compliance with grant regulations and supporting the University’s... research strategy. The Director will work closely with faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders to grow the research culture.


Key Responsibilities


Research Administration and Leadership
Grants and Contracts Management
Compliance and Risk Management
Strategic Planning and Collaboration
Financial Oversight and Resource Mobilization


Qualifications and Experience


A doctorate in a discipline that is currently being offered at USIU-Africa
Certification in Research Administration
Minimum of 5 years of experience in research administration (including electronic research administration systems and tools), with a proven record of managing research contracts and grants in a higher education setting or research institution.
Proven record of raising high-value research contracts and grants implementing the activities to completion and contributing to publications in high-impact journals and policy briefs.
Proven record of planning for research events – conferences, colloquia, policy dialogues, stakeholder forums, and community engagement activities for research.
Knowledge of regulations about research, including IREC and acquisition of the relevant research permits. more

The MEAL Officer will be a part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team, supporting the implementation of the overall MEAL system. S/he will assist the MEAL team with MEAL activities, including the design of data collection tools, training, data collection, database management, and analysis, maintaining the Output Tracker (OT) and the Indicator Performance Tracking... Table (IPTT), assisting with planning field visits, post-distribution monitoring, assessments, and evaluations, as well as providing general support in data entry and management.
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the PACIDA complies with all USAIDrequirements for performance monitoring and evaluation and serves as the USAID technical expert in all questions pertaining to evaluation, monitoring, program review, reporting and other performance exercises relating to PACIDA’s technical assistance programs and its strategy. The job holder will be required to perform work-related travel to the project sites for continuous monitoring and quality assurance .


Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring:


Ensure that projects have solid MEAL plans, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables, and log frames and well updated in and Output trackers. For instance, ensure that projects have clear MEAL plans, IPTT as well as tracking of total beneficiary reach.
Work diligently with the project leads to update the indicator tracking tables and provide necessary MEAL guidance regarding project performance. S/he will support projects to develop systems and processes for the implementation of M&E plans based on PACIDAbest practices.
Take lead in the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation, and reporting
Support design and monitoring of quality benchmarks and take lead in monitoring project quality benchmarks to ensure that project quality standards are not compromised.
Manage information generated through MEAL activities, such as complaints and feedback databases, action trackers etc. Additionally, support the utilization of the information gathered for program improvements.
Support monitoring of field level activities with quality benchmarks and course correction action planning.
Support and/or promote utilization of data generated through MEAL activities and events such as monitoring visits, baselines, assessments, reviews, real time evaluations,etc
Plan and conduct Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) in collaboration with PACIDAstaff for the reported data to ensure that data reported is validated, is accurate and consistent while providing feedback as necessary to program teams.
Contributing to programme updates for the response management and internal information sharing, on a regular basis.
Ensure compliance with quality benchmarks in M&E and overall programming, including adherence to the Sphere Charter, Core Humanitarian Standards, HARP standards, and other best practices, through activities such as post-distribution monitoring, routine data quality assessments (RDQA), and the evaluation of project performance against logical frameworks and results frameworks.


Evaluation




Coordinate various assessments and surveys, including recruitment and training of Research assistants, coordinating and supervising the collection and analysis of data.
Keeping track of project baselines, assessments, reviews, and evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate.
Support and participate in planning, implementation, and follow-up of evaluations, for instance, writing TORs, preparing literature review packs, planning evaluator itineraries, planning staff workshops, and report reviews. 
Providing support during internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned activities.


Accountability:


Maintain and update the action tracker for the projects while ensuring that actions agreed upon from debrief meetings with program teams are actioned.
Support programming and field staff to ensure that projects are carried out with participation from all affected communities and that information is shared with affected communities.
Ensure that strong accountability mechanisms are set up and monitored, that information is correctly shared with beneficiaries through the most appropriate mechanisms, and that beneficiaries actively participate in project activities. 
Maintain and update a complaints and response mechanism database for tracking feedback from communities and ensure that the feedback/complaints are responded to.
Build the capacity of other program staff to undertake accountability, including ensuring the participation of communities and sharing information with communities, as well as undertake accountability assessments.


Learning:


Professionally document and proactively share information and learning from projects with PACIDA staff and stakeholders as necessary.
Take an active role in ensuring that staff are compliant in uploading data and reports into SharePoint and other relevant online systems and maintain such database systems.
Work with program staff to promote a learning culture and ensure learning is shared across field offices responding to the drought situation by encouraging cross learning between and within sectoral teams, tracking trends and recommendations, and progressing their implementation in the planning and project design where appropriate.
Commit time to learning activities that benefit PACIDA and personal development


Reporting


Ensure that PACIDA reported data complies with USG indicator standards, such as data quality assessments. Coaches and supports PACIDA colleagues in meeting these standards.  
Conduct regular and/or periodic trends analysis and producing short and precise internal reports
Consolidate output tracker data and support program leads with data collection processes needed for Humanitarian reporting like situational reports.


Knowledge: Qualifications & Experience:


Degree in M&E, Information Management, Social sciences, Statistics or its equivalent
Previous experience in supporting USAID/BHA, ECHO, and other major projects.
Over five (5) years of work experience, three (3) of which should be in USAID managing MEAL in humanitarian programs.
Knowledge of Health & Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihoods, WASH, Education and Child protection in emergencies and development, and programming.
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
Positive attitude towards community work with an emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative approaches to problem solving
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive, and empathize with program participants
Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili. Local language will be an added advantage.
Good report writing skills
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Good understanding of MEAL concepts in humanitarian contexts within ASAL areas. more

The Compliance Officer provides guidance to relevant staff to improve their understanding of the terms and conditions of grants and contracts by providing donor compliance advice and training so that programs are delivered responsibly with minimized compliance risk. The role also advises implementing teams in areas of risk analysis and mitigation. This role will guide all USAID awards (assistance... and acquisition), with a special focus on acquisition for both pre-award and post-award phases.

Key Responsibilities:


Act as the subject matter expert on USAID compliance, addressing complex compliance matters and responding to pre-award and post-award queries.
Continuously review PACIDA’s internal policies, ensuring alignment with USAID compliance regulations; conduct research on USAID requirements and provide guidance on potential policy interactions.
Inform and advise PACIDA on changes in USAID compliance regulations and develop solutions and tools for ongoing adherence.
Collaborate with PACIDA teams to create policies, guidelines, tools, and templates that meet USAID compliance needs, focusing on acquisition compliance
Support negotiations with USAID donors and partners, ensuring PACIDA’s interests are represented.
Supporting donor proposal budgeting, analysis of institutional income, and donor contract expenditure tracking.
Monitoring and providing management information on key risks
Contributing to the implementation of improved financial systems and processes to facilitate better donor reporting and compliance.
Support the Finance Manager in drawing annual action plans within PACIDA and driving the process of smooth implementation for quality programming.
Develop and maintain strong relations with key PACIDA internal stakeholders: Programs and Partnerships, Finance, Operations and Compliance, Human Resources, and external legal advisors as needed.
Partner with HR to deliver training on USAID compliance, fostering organizational knowledge and adherence to compliance standards.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Finance Manager.


Knowledge: Qualifications & Experience: 


Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, International Relations, or a related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplement: USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) required.
Experience with varying contract types: fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time and material, and incentive-type contracts are preferred.
5-7 years of relevant professional experience in External/ Internal Audit or Risk Management and Compliance.
Proven expertise in interpreting and applying statutory and regulatory language in executing awards and contracts from USG entities and in maintaining current knowledge of changes in the language, application, and enforcement of this language.
Developed understanding of professional business standards required to create a high-performing and accountable environment.
Experience in organizational problem-solving, operations, high-performance management in complex organizations.
A positive thinker and collaborative problem solver.
Strong interpersonal relations, team-building and communication skills.
Previous experience providing compliance training in a multicultural setting. more

The Finance Officer will ensure effective financial management, reporting, and compliance with USAID and PACIDA policies and regulations. This role involves collecting and verifying invoices, preparing payment requests, assigning general ledger (GL) codes, and managing invoice payments from field offices, vendors, and partners. The Finance Officer will support the Finance Manager with monthly,... quarterly, and annual financial reporting, tax compliance, and document archiving. The role includes training field staff on financial procedures and supporting audit preparation to uphold PACIDA’s commitment to transparency and accountability.


Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Financial Management:


Collect and verify invoices, preparing financial transaction payment requests in alignment with USAID and PACIDA accounting policies. Ensure accurate assignment of general ledger (GL) codes to invoices in preparation for payment, including any necessary adjustments.
Manage, track, and prepare invoice payments for costs originating from PACIDA’s field offices, staff, and vendors.
Process all payments in a timely manner and ensure compliance with PACIDA policies and USAID regulations (including procurement, cost norms, authorized signatories, internal controls, and bank and cash management).
Assist the Finance Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports as per national regulations, donors, and internal PACIDA reporting requirements. S/he will maintain and archive all project financial files, scanning and uploading supporting documents weekly to PACIDA’s SharePoint.
Periodically review financial management practices for assigned locations, provide training for field staff, and participate in PACIDA finance workshops as needed. Support the Finance Manager during internal and external audits.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Tax Accounting, Claim, and Reimbursement Procedures:
Record and file tax-related invoices for PACIDA projects, ensuring tax compliance to facilitate tax claims with USAID.
Ensure timely submission of tax claims and manage reconciliation processes as necessary.
Support in claiming any pending reimbursements from PACIDA invoices and prepare necessary documentation as required.
Data Processing and Reconciliation:
Support the Finance Manager in developing templates and forms tailored to project needs, enhancing data tracking for budget monitoring, monthly updates, expenditure tracking, and procurement.
Prepare timely monthly reconciliations
Organizational Learning
Commit time to learning activities that benefit PACIDA and personal development.


Knowledge: Qualifications & Experience: 


Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related degrees.
5-7 years of relevant work experience. Demonstrated prior experience working on USAID assistance awards required.
Experience with varying contract types: fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time and material, and incentive–type contracts is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Advanced Excel skills are compulsory, with proficiency in handling complex Excel functions to support job responsibilities.
Experience in reconciling data within accounting systems is a must.
Working Experience in SAGE and other accounting software.
Proven expertise in interpreting and applying statutory and regulatory language in executing awards and contracts from USG entities and in maintaining current knowledge of changes in the language, application, and enforcement of this language.
Developed understanding of professional business standards required to create a high–performing and accountable environment.
Experience in organizational problem–solving, operations, high–performance management in complex organizations.
A positive thinker and collaborative problem solver.
Strong interpersonal relations, teambuilding and communication skills.
Previous experience providing compliance training in a diverse cultural background more

The Project Officer – Livestock is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluation livestock related interventions that are able to protect the livelihood of agropastoral communities within PACIDA’s areas of operation. S/he will also be responsible for identifying and documenting project outputs and outcomes in a timely manner and reporting as per the reporting schedule. S/he... will ensure active participation in relevant coordination forums.


Key Responsibilities:


Develop and regularly update a detailed project work plan to guide project activities and monitor progress towards effective project management.
Lead the implementation, and evaluation of livestock activities, including the provision of feed/fodder, restocking of small ruminants (goats), animal health services, and capacity building for Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs).
Initiate and conduct timely monitoring of beneficiary selection, verification, provision of livestock support, and CAHW activities.
Ensure that all CAHWs and animal health technicians provide high-quality services to livestock owners in the project area.
Ensure the necessary drugs and kits for animal health service provision are identified and procured for service delivery.
Facilitate and supervise the training of CAHWs in collaboration with the Pastoralist and Livestock Office. Document training activities designed to enhance the capacity of community animal health workers.
Identify and supply relevant animal feed to needy livestock herders as per the project documentation.
Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity plans, budgets and reports on time.
Collaborate with local community representatives and government stakeholders to identify direct target beneficiaries.
Mainstream gender, protection, safeguarding, and inclusion within the intervention, with advice from the protection and inclusion focal person.
Represent the office in project-related meetings for knowledge sharing when delegated.
Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure community participation in project activities.
Collaborate with other project officers, contributing knowledge to the project team as necessary.
Coordinate and work with other stakeholders and livestock experts during the implementation of the program activities. Perform other functions as requested by the immediate supervisor.
Organizational Learning
Commit time to learning activities that benefit PACIDA and personal development.


Knowledge: Qualifications & Experience: 


The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Agriculture (livestock production), Animal production technology and Management, Veterinary medicine or its equivalent, including course units on medicine/ animal health.
Three (3) years of experience in livestock health activities, especially in the rural or pastoral communities.
Willingness to work in the field with livestock producers, community animal health workers, businesses in the value chain, and communities
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of partners: private sector, government, and civil society.
Skills in teamwork, networking, community dialogues and organizational development.
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
Positive attitude towards community work with an emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative approaches to problem solving
Excellent reporting, communication, and representation skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive, and empathize with program participants
Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili. Local language will be an added advantage.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Good understanding of MEAL concepts in humanitarian contexts within ASAL areas.
Previous experience in implementing USAID programs is an added advantage. more

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or its equivalent.
Show competence in Cyber Security through CTFs or learning platforms.
At least three (3) years experience in system security and administration
CISSP/CISA/CISM/CEH/Certified SOC analyst (CSA)/Security+/Network+/CCNA/SSCP or other related certifications.
Technical knowledge of database, network, and operating... system security.
Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (firewall and intrusion detection systems).
Knowledge and experience using one or more tools related to SIEM, intrusion detection and prevention systems, network security managers, firewalls, and end-point logging.
Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications.
Strong written communication skills in report writing for incident reporting.
Knowledge of specific tools and languages such as Wireshark, PowerShell, Python, and SQL knowledge highly desirable. more

• Coordinate with the factory management team to determine staffing needs and ensure adequate coverage of shifts.
• Maintain accurate records of casual employees’ personal detail forms, leave, and welfare within the personal file.
• Handle employee queries and issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Process employee documentation, including contracts, employment agreements,... and termination notices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Communicate effectively with casual employees, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of wages, overtime and benefits to the employees.
• Manage employee queries, grievances, and concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide support to the factory management team in resolving employee-related issues.
• Process payroll for casual employees in accordance with company policies and labor laws.
• Ensure that time and attendance data is accurate and compliant with company policies and labor laws.
• Ensure accurate submission of loan deductions to the Sacco during wages payment.
• Prepare Provision Breakdown, Management Fee and raise purchasing requisition to facilitate company reimbursements.
• Handle employee complaints or concerns, conducting investigations, and implementing company policies.

And any other duty assigned.
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