Key Responsibilities

Youth Development Network


Leverage digital technologies to expand the reach and impact of CFK's health and economic opportunity programs
Develop and implement strategies to make CFK services more accessible to a broader audience
Collaborate with stakeholders to co-design and develop digital solutions around youth development
Create and maintain platforms to... foster a sense of agency and community engagement among youth through digital initiatives
Develop and maintain data collection and analysis tools to support evidence-based decisionmaking
Build a coalition of stakeholders to implement a variety of digital tools that will provide valuable insights for initiatives and policymaking
Identify and cultivate revenue streams for project implementation through diverse fundraising efforts
Develop CFK as a “responsible broker,” ensuring direct benefits to the community and effectively subsidizing the network


Strategy & Organizational Leadership


Oversee the planning, tracking, and execution of CFK's strategic initiatives to align with longterm objectives
Work closely with and support the management team to align strategic priorities with programming and ensure that stakeholders are involved in key discussions
Maintain proactive engagement with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to foster strong relationships and funding support
Support the ED to lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring timely and effective execution
Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, transparency, and a shared commitment to CFK's mission and vision
Collaborate with the finance team to ensure strategic alignment between budgets, operational plans, and resource needs
Shape internal communications to keep staff informed and inspired


Skills and Competencies


Demonstrated technological literacy with proficiency in creating and using digital tools and platforms
Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability and desire to engage and inspire youth
Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform program development and policymaking
Broad understanding of Research, Measurement, Evaluation & Learning concepts
Knowledge of youth advocacy principles and practices
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government, corporations, funding partners, youth, and community leaders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing innovative solutions
Experience with digital platforms, social media management, and online community building
Experience in writing grant and business proposals and demonstrated success in securing seed funding for diverse projects
Experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program impact
Experience and/or strong desire to work with youth and informal settlement communities
Understanding of the cultural, social, and economic contexts of African informal settlements
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate youth and community members
Strong networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and community organizations


Qualifications


Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Global Youth Development, Public Health, Technology Development, Business or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of work experience in tech development, entrepreneurship, global development, strategy and project implementation, or related areas more

Key Responsibilities
The all-volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for the effective governance of the organization and holds the Executive Director accountable for CFK Africa’s mission and vision.

Safeguard the mission of the organization
Oversee implementation of the 2025-2030 strategic plan and organizational planning
Ensure strong fiduciary oversight and financial... management
Fundraising and resource development
Enhance the organization’s public image
Ensure legal and ethical integrity
Maintain a connection to and presence in the Kibera community

Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will share our passion for empowering youth in informal settlements.
Essential Expertise Includes

20+ years of experience as a registered medical practitioner with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council
Understanding of Kenyan healthcare systems including medical audits, continuing medical education, and the health insurance system
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the medical field
Prior board experience with a CBO, NGO, or private enterprise
Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders and policy makers

Ethical Standards

Exemplifies the values of transparency, honesty, and integrity
Commitment to the highest standards of equity and inclusion

Community Engagement

Ability to mobilize resources and partners to increase organization impact
Passionate about community-led solutions to social issues facing informal settlement more

Responsibilities

Recruit safe spaces for adolescents/teenage mothers.
Offer mentorship sessions by providing adolescents and teenage mothers with information and guidance that helps them make good decisions.
Conduct monthly home visits for the target beneficiaries.
Serve as liaison between mentees and caregivers.
Assist in planning of major girls and women events.
Advocate for girls’... education and girls’ rights; encourage the girls, their parents, and community members to promote girls’ education.
Promote girl’s self-esteem and confidence.
Help girls cope with changes at school, at home, in the community or with their personal or physical development.
Willing and flexible to attend beneficiaries’ concerns outside the safe space hours.
Participate in community activities.

Qualifications

22-27 years old
Lives within the same community.
Is enrolled/ completed a higher institutional learning, preferably social work and community development.
Be an upstanding member of the community.
Enthusiastic about working with fellow girls and boys.
Possess leadership skills.
Able to dedicate 3-4 days a week to the project.
Basic knowledge on reproductive health and life-skills preferred.
Out of school mentors -Be a mother having either given birth or gotten pregnant while in school and still managed to complete her high school education and completed any higher education. more

Key Responsibilities

Work with CFK Africa staff in both Kenya and the US to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns.
Lead the implementation of communication strategy including organizational brand positioning.
Develop, write and edit communications and marketing materials, including press releases, videos, newsletters, blog posts and social media content.
Promote... communications and marketing materials through appropriate social media channels.
Ensure that all communications and marketing material aligns with CFK Africa brand standards.
 Maintain digital media archives, including photos and videos.
Responsible for local branding, advertising, trade shows, organization events and assisting in the development of promotional collateral.
Manage the communication calendar to support partnership development efforts.
Develop escalation protocols for managing communication crises, should they arise.
Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns.
Collaborate with appropriate program staff to gather, oversee, and deliver program impact stories for multi-channel campaigns encompassing thought leadership, email campaigns, blog posts, videos and social media strategies.
Contribute to and execute local media outreach (press kit) materials, including press releases, pitch letters, case studies, feature articles, and trend stories.
In collaboration with US staff, assist with the development of the annual report and other marketing collateral.
Write, copy edit and assist in the development of donor reports and grant proposals.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related digital management field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project support for communications and digital content creation and management.
Excellent writing, editing, and oral intercultural communication skills in both Swahili and English.
Excellent photography and video production skills.
Ability to turn content from channels into media-worthy stories.
Knowledge of international community development, gender and ethnicity issues, youth education, public health, and asset building a plus.
Working understanding of digital marketing tactics, strategy and execution.
Experience with event management and photography.
Experience using photo editing, video editing, and desktop publishing software including Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, In Design and Illustrator and/or open-source graphic design platforms.
 Experience with website content development.

Work experience in the NGO sector is desired. more

The Head of Programs provides strategic leadership and oversight in the implementation of public health, Education and Livelihoods programs across eight Counties supported by CFK Africa: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado, Machakos, Nakuru, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Kilifi. CFK Africa works in partnership with host communities, Civil Society Organizations, private sector institutions and respective County... Governments.
The job holder will manage several projects, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place to support high-quality programming that will guarantee the achievement of project outcomes, management of risks and identification and sharing of best practices and learning from the program.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
KEY TASKS:
Leadership and strategic management:

Provide effective strategic leadership and direction to the program department and the implementation of the 2026 Strategic Plan.
Provide leadership, supervision, and oversight to improve the performance of all project activities, ensuring efficient and effective program implementation including the timely completion of high-quality work plans, budgets, activity schedules and generate accurate reports.
Develop and provide appropriate implementation strategies for the Program and strategic advice on changes and improvements where needed.
Provide oversight in the preparation of the project work-plans with clear objectives and achievable benchmarks, reflecting strategic long-term and short-term priorities.
Regularly review the program strategy to ensure relevance and enhance the Program impact by suggesting appropriate alternative strategies and changes to the technical working groups.

Program management & delivery:

Ensure all program-based needs and requirements are timely and efficiently shared with support services for best coordinated implementation.
Establish clear lines of communication with staff within the Program teams, including distinct lines of reporting and authority.
Work with the Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL) team to ensure high quality programs by reviewing performance metrics and leading the use of data for decision-making.
Provide technical support in execution of programs and innovative ideas on realization of Program outcomes.
Ensure monthly and quarterly reporting to the donor and other relevant stakeholders while highlighting implementation status, challenges, and key plans for the following months in an acceptable format or a format agreed/provided by the parties.

Grant management and proposal development

Generate and provide programs management input to support proposal writing, fundraising and resource mobilization initiatives.
Train and induct Program Coordinators and to the grants roll-out, transition and management Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with the donor, GoK, CFK Africa and other partners’ acceptable standards and norms.
Serve as point person on program heavy partnerships or as designated by the Executive Director.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting on all program heavy grants and partnerships.
Maintain respectful relationships with the donors and partners and cultivate a culture of respect for donor funds.

Management of Staff:

Provide effective supervision of staff in the department and ensure smooth coordination and management of day-to-day activities of the department.
Conduct mid- and end-of-year evaluations of Program Coordinators and ensure all other staff are evaluated by appropriate supervisors.
Facilitate training and capacity building of staff in program management.
Support in the recruitment, selection, motivation, and retention of talent staff in the department
Establish effective communication within the department and the wider organization with clearly defined communication channels, lines of reporting and authority.

Financial management and operational compliance:

Promote, uphold, and model commitment to the efficient use of donor resources. Ensure compliance with all grants, including financial tracking and oversight of budgets, administration, and reporting.
Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests.
Ensure operational standards of the programs are maintained leading to acceptable audit performance.
Support capacity building of the program staff to strengthen the organizational practices that result in successful financial and operational audit scores and take lead in the implementation of audit recommendations as per the findings.

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Minimum of BA, MA/MPH/M.Ed. preferred. Post graduate qualifications in Project Management, Leadership will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in relevant field-based project management experience required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in managing complex projects, donor funds, including multi-county grants.
Experience in project design, proposal writing and information management.
Minimum 5 years’ experience of managing or leading a team of professional staff and a range of stakeholders.

Closing: 3rd February 2022 more

JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Short-Term Accountant will be required to provide support to the Finance Department in discharging the day-to-day accounting tasks in order to ensure that all organizational, donor and legal requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process payments including preparing payment vouchers.
Process... project-based requisitions and ensure that all necessary support documents are provided.
Work with Field staff to provide financial information relating to their projects in a seamless manner.
Ensure that all advances to staff for project activities are properly accounted for.
Maintain proper accounting records on project expenses in the QuickBooks accounting system.
Account Receivables and Account Payables reconciliations
Reconcile Bank Accounts, Petty cash Accounts, Staff Advance accounts and other balance sheet Accounts on a monthly basis to ensure correctness of balances.
Ensure financial documents are filed correctly in accordance with the established filing system.
Work with staff to ensure timesheets are correctly and promptly completed on a monthly basis.
Ensure statutory deductions to relevant bodies and related returns are remitted before their deadline (this includes HELB, NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, and for Pension).
Update Fixed Asset register with fixed Asset purchases and other changes.
Monitor MPESA platform for float replenishment and conduct MPESA transaction reconciliations.
Review petty cash vouchers and requests for replenishment with the admin officer.
Support in the preparation of donor reports by ensuring all receipts and supporting documents are scanned and filed accordingly.
Assist with internal and annual audit preparations.
Maintain high levels of confidentiality in relation to sensitive and confidential financial information.
Any other duties as maybe assigned by the Head of Finance.

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration (Management or Finance) or Economics
Certified Public Accountant (CPAK)
Minimum 5 years financial accounting experience preferably in an NGO environment.
Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting system
Experience and knowledge in providing account analysis and grant tracking/monitoring.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Experience with international donors requiring high levels of reporting data.
Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations.

Closing: 3rd February 2022 more

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grants Management and Reporting:

Manage all internal and external grant reporting, including coordinating inputs from site, program, and M&E teams, to ensure high-quality financial and narrative reports that meet donor and CFK Africa requirements are produced in a timely manner, with support from the Head of Finance and Programs.
Support the development of the... grant tracking system and regularly update it as grants are awarded/modified/closed. This includes detailed and summary grant information on open and closed grants, reporting schedules and submission dates, upcoming meetings, publications, and proposals in the pipeline.
Oversee cash management of all grants and contracts, including preparation of requests for funds from donor and grant agencies.
Participate in project start-up workshops to appraise Finance and Project teams on grant terms including procurement planning, donor reporting requirements, financial rules and regulations and other donor requirements.
Enforce compliance with all donor rules, regulations, and award conditions to ensure funds are used for the intended purpose.
Work with Program teams on award close-outs and special requirements such as Asset disposition, final reports, unutilized funds management etc
Conduct due diligence on Subgrantees, manage subawards including preparation of subrecipient agreements, reviewing and processing subrecipient invoices and cash requests, review of financial reports and budget variances and manage subrecipient contract close-outs.
Support in donor specific audits and other program implementation reviews

Budgeting and Budget Monitoring:

Support in proposal budget and budget narratives development, ensuring inputs are clear and proper proposal templates and grant management procedures are followed.
Support program staff with monitoring and analysis of donor budgets, budget realignments and contract extensions.

Financial Management:

Support with review of payments, journal entries, cost allocations and other postings into the accounting system and ensure proper coding, data quality and integrity of all accounting/financial transactions.
Manage timesheets, salary allocations and shared costs allocation.
Manage Fixed Assets Register and Inventory
Participate in month-end closes and year end processes
Actively review business processes and systems of internal controls to mitigate organizational risk and make recommendations for improvement.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Finance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Masters’ degree will be an added advantage.
CPA(K)
Member of ICPAK preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 10 years’ Experience in International NGOs, 4 of which must be in Grants Management positions.
Experience working with multi-donors such as CDC, USAID, Other country governments, bi-and multilateral donors, Corporates and Foundations.
Experience with streamlining, refining, and automating financial processes, including the development of user-friendly tools.
Working knowledge of ERPs and other accounting systems such as QuickBooks
Advanced Excel skills.
Auditing experience will be an added advantage.

Closing: 30th January more