Job Summary:  

You ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial risk management while ensuring the effectiveness and robustness of EARO’s Country Programs (CPs) and relevant partners’ financial management systems, processes, and practices in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You anticipate and manage financial... management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CPs and partners’ exposure to financial risk. 

The Regional Finance Manager (RFM) will work across East Africa and supporting the following 7 countries: Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Tanzania. The RFM will also support the EARO Regional Office Budget management. 

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 


Develop and manage financial processes in accordance with policies and provide proactive service delivery, advice, and support to managers, staff, and subrecipients in relation to managing the whole project cycle (Design, Start-up, Implementation, Close-out), ensuring efficiency and compliance with CRS’ policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements. 
Provide direction and coordination of effective budget development and management (Annual Program Plans and project budgets), ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data and safeguarding of resources. 
Lead the EARO Region’s Budget Management in Insight (ERP and ePBCS). 
Ensure integrity of accounting information by reviewing account issues for compliance and establish quality control over accounting transactions and financial reporting. Oversee maintenance of supporting documentation for a reliable and easy to follow audit trail. 
Support CPs as needed to prepare budgets and various sections of the cost proposal as well as review sub-grant/subcontract budgets and cost proposal materials prior to submission to the donor. 
Lead the preparation of accurate financial data, analysis and projections and support the Senior Management Team and Program/Project Managers in interpreting data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks. 
Lead finance trainings for finance and for non-finance staff in EARO.  
Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.  
Oversee the performance of accurate reporting procedures and timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders (CP managers, Regional Office, HQ/Finance, donors, local government entities). 
Lead assessment of staff and subrecipients’ financial management capacity, ensure capacity strengthening on finance policies and regulations, as needed, and monitor and measure impact.  
Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings in a timely and sustainable way. 
Fill in for Finance Managers when on leave and as needed 


Basic Qualifications 


B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). MBA or Master’s degree in related field with a focus on accounting preferred. A professional certification in accounting or a related field highly preferred. 
Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position, preferably with an International NGO. 
Additional education may substitute for some experience. 
INGO audit experience is an added advantage. more

ROLE

In Close Consultation With The County Department Of Livestock Production, Agriculture, And Veterinary Services And The Nawiri Consortium Partners, The Production (livestock And Crops) Intern Will Learn While Providing Support To The Implementation Of Planned Health And Nutrition Activities. These Will Include
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning 
Support production officers... in building and maintaining close coordination and co-operation with county departments of agriculture, livestock and veterinary services, research institutions, sector working groups and development agencies to ensure synergy and improved coordination of interventions. 
In collaboration with Production officers (agriculture & livestock), Markets Systems and Value chain officer and county teams, facilitate private sector partners engagement that improve farmer access to input and output markets. 
Support production officer (agriculture & livestock) to integrate messaging in the rollout of crop and livestock production interventions. 
Support follow-up of CDRs in collaboration with Government counterparts, LIPs, and partners. 
In collaboration with production officers facilitate livestock and agriculture producers to have improved knowledge and skills and to adopt practices that are nutrition sensitive and support resilience. 
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to production interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around production interventions is documented and shared at all levels. 
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports. 
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager. 
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

Qualifications

Diploma in International Development, Agriculture/Livestock, animal health and/or related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years. 
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, creative, and innovative. 
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings. 
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Willingness to learn new things in a rapidly changing context. 
Ability to speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Willingness to stay long days in remote field locations. 
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality. more

Job Responsibilities: 

Draft monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation. 
While engaged on assignment, take accountability for all spare parts, accessories, etc fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field. 
Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance, and repair reports, and submit as required for the vehicle assigned during engagement. 
Plan to meet... anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, vehicle cleaning, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings). 
Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing. 
Routinely check all assigned vehicles licenses, insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the Fleet Officer when renewals are due. 
Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips. 
As requested, take delivery of sub-contracted works conducted on organizations vehicles, inspecting, and certifying conformity with requirements and expectations and advising the Fleet Officer accordingly.
Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.

Personal Skills 

Flexibility to travel under difficult circumstances. 
Demonstrated ability to work in a team. 
Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs 
Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks. 
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 
Education and Experience 

O-level education 
Government Trade Test Grade III or Grade 2 Mechanics, with minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position 
Valid accident-free driving license Class B, C, E with a minimum of 4 years of long-distance and off-road driving experience 
Knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs
Knowledge of operating in Isiolo context more

Job Responsibilities: 

Draft monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation. 
While engaged on assignment, take accountability for all spare parts, accessories, etc fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field. 
Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance, and repair reports, and submit as required for the vehicle assigned during engagement. 
Plan to meet... anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, vehicle cleaning, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings). 
Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing. 
Routinely check all assigned vehicles licenses, insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the Fleet Officer when renewals are due. 
Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips. 
As requested, take delivery of sub-contracted works conducted on organizations vehicles, inspecting, and certifying conformity with requirements and expectations and advising the Fleet Officer accordingly.
Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.

 

Personal Skills 

Flexibility to travel under difficult circumstances. 
Demonstrated ability to work in a team. 
Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs 
Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks. 
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 
Education and Experience 

O-level education 
Government Trade Test Grade III or Grade 2 Mechanics, with minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position 
Valid accident-free driving license Class B, C, E with a minimum of 4 years of long-distance and off-road driving experience 
Knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs
Knowledge of operating in Isiolo context more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In close consultation with the Nawiri SBC Project Officers (PO) in each county and Nawiri consortium partners, the intern will learn while providing support to the implementation of planned health and nutrition activities. These will include:
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning. 
Support last mile Nawiri frontline staff in integration of SBC activities within... programming.
In collaboration with the County departments of health promotion team and community health, support community members in understanding the SBC activities and enhancing experiential learning amongst anchor groups and community engagement sessions.
Support Health Facility providers in ensuring follow up and linkage to community-based SBC activities.
Support the Food and Market Systems team, to ensure proper linkage and audience-based segmentation and targeting for social marketing of products and foods.
In collaboration with home economics team in the County government support marketing and linkages to production related activities and demand creation strategies for local foods and vegetables including fish.
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to SBC interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around SBC interventions is documented and shared at all levels.
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports.
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager.
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Anthropology, sociology, psychology, marketing, communication, or international public health/nutrition with a possible specialization in behavioural science.
Ability to work in a dynamic team with colleagues of different backgrounds, to develop new ideas and perspectives in a team environment. 
Must be a local resident of Isiolo or Marsabit county (depending on the county applied for) and can speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years.
Willingness to travel to the field and remote community areas as required. more

ROLE

In Close Consultation With The County Department Of Livestock Production, Agriculture, And Veterinary Services And The Nawiri Consortium Partners, The Production (livestock And Crops) Intern Will Learn While Providing Support To The Implementation Of Planned Health And Nutrition Activities. These Will Include
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning 
Support production officers... in building and maintaining close coordination and co-operation with county departments of agriculture, livestock and veterinary services, research institutions, sector working groups and development agencies to ensure synergy and improved coordination of interventions. 
In collaboration with Production officers (agriculture & livestock), Markets Systems and Value chain officer and county teams, facilitate private sector partners engagement that improve farmer access to input and output markets. 
Support production officer (agriculture & livestock) to integrate messaging in the rollout of crop and livestock production interventions. 
Support follow-up of CDRs in collaboration with Government counterparts, LIPs, and partners. 
In collaboration with production officers facilitate livestock and agriculture producers to have improved knowledge and skills and to adopt practices that are nutrition sensitive and support resilience. 
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to production interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around production interventions is documented and shared at all levels. 
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports. 
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager. 
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

Qualifications

Diploma in International Development, Agriculture/Livestock, animal health and/or related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years. 
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, creative, and innovative. 
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings. 
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Willingness to learn new things in a rapidly changing context. 
Ability to speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Willingness to stay long days in remote field locations. 
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality. more

ROLE

In Close Consultation With The County Department Of Livestock Production, Agriculture, And Veterinary Services And The Nawiri Consortium Partners, The Production (livestock And Crops) Intern Will Learn While Providing Support To The Implementation Of Planned Health And Nutrition Activities. These Will Include
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning 
Support production officers... in building and maintaining close coordination and co-operation with county departments of agriculture, livestock and veterinary services, research institutions, sector working groups and development agencies to ensure synergy and improved coordination of interventions. 
In collaboration with Production officers (agriculture & livestock), Markets Systems and Value chain officer and county teams, facilitate private sector partners engagement that improve farmer access to input and output markets. 
Support production officer (agriculture & livestock) to integrate messaging in the rollout of crop and livestock production interventions. 
Support follow-up of CDRs in collaboration with Government counterparts, LIPs, and partners. 
In collaboration with production officers facilitate livestock and agriculture producers to have improved knowledge and skills and to adopt practices that are nutrition sensitive and support resilience. 
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to production interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around production interventions is documented and shared at all levels. 
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports. 
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager. 
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

Qualifications

Diploma in International Development, Agriculture/Livestock, animal health and/or related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years. 
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, creative, and innovative. 
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings. 
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Willingness to learn new things in a rapidly changing context. 
Ability to speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Willingness to stay long days in remote field locations. 
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality. more

ROLE

In Close Consultation With The County Department Of Livestock Production, Agriculture, And Veterinary Services And The Nawiri Consortium Partners, The Production (livestock And Crops) Intern Will Learn While Providing Support To The Implementation Of Planned Health And Nutrition Activities. These Will Include
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning 
Support production officers... in building and maintaining close coordination and co-operation with county departments of agriculture, livestock and veterinary services, research institutions, sector working groups and development agencies to ensure synergy and improved coordination of interventions. 
In collaboration with Production officers (agriculture & livestock), Markets Systems and Value chain officer and county teams, facilitate private sector partners engagement that improve farmer access to input and output markets. 
Support production officer (agriculture & livestock) to integrate messaging in the rollout of crop and livestock production interventions. 
Support follow-up of CDRs in collaboration with Government counterparts, LIPs, and partners. 
In collaboration with production officers facilitate livestock and agriculture producers to have improved knowledge and skills and to adopt practices that are nutrition sensitive and support resilience. 
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to production interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around production interventions is documented and shared at all levels. 
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports. 
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager. 
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

Qualifications

Diploma in International Development, Agriculture/Livestock, animal health and/or related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years. 
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, creative, and innovative. 
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings. 
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Willingness to learn new things in a rapidly changing context. 
Ability to speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Willingness to stay long days in remote field locations. 
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality. more

ROLE

In Close Consultation With The County Department Of Livestock Production, Agriculture, And Veterinary Services And The Nawiri Consortium Partners, The Production (livestock And Crops) Intern Will Learn While Providing Support To The Implementation Of Planned Health And Nutrition Activities. These Will Include
Participating in Nawiri weekly activity planning 
Support production officers... in building and maintaining close coordination and co-operation with county departments of agriculture, livestock and veterinary services, research institutions, sector working groups and development agencies to ensure synergy and improved coordination of interventions. 
In collaboration with Production officers (agriculture & livestock), Markets Systems and Value chain officer and county teams, facilitate private sector partners engagement that improve farmer access to input and output markets. 
Support production officer (agriculture & livestock) to integrate messaging in the rollout of crop and livestock production interventions. 
Support follow-up of CDRs in collaboration with Government counterparts, LIPs, and partners. 
In collaboration with production officers facilitate livestock and agriculture producers to have improved knowledge and skills and to adopt practices that are nutrition sensitive and support resilience. 
Participate and support monitoring and measuring of outputs related to production interventions and in liaison with the accountability and learning team, ensure community feedback is monitored and acted upon and that learning around production interventions is documented and shared at all levels. 
Support compiling of activity reports and field visit reports at end the of each activity using standard tools including weekly progress reports. 
Participate in team meetings as part of learning. 
Any other activities assigned by the line manager. 
Travel Required: 70% of the time to targeted wards.

Qualifications

Diploma in International Development, Agriculture/Livestock, animal health and/or related field. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage. 
Completed studies in the relevant field within the last two years. 
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative, creative, and innovative. 
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in diverse geographic and cultural settings. 
Proficiency in the use of computer applications
Willingness to learn new things in a rapidly changing context. 
Ability to speak at least one local language in Isiolo and Marsabit in addition to English and Kiswahili
Willingness to stay long days in remote field locations. 
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality. more

Job Summary: 
The HR Officer – Recruitment will help coordinate and support the execution of the Country Program (CP) HR strategy and operational plans in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. S/he will provide responsive, high-quality service to address HR programs, services and operations needs in the areas of recruitment, capacity development,... onboarding/offboarding, diversity management, and staff care activities designed to enhance the CP’s ability to attract and retain qualified diverse candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment

Ensure that the CP has an up-to-date recruitment guideline that is in line with CRS global policies and local labor laws. 
Manage the end-to-end recruitment processes for mid-level and junior level positions and ensure that that all phases of staff recruitment processes are conducted in an efficient manner and in accordance with CRS policies and procedures. Advertise all CP open positions internally and externally. 
Support the CPs’ Senior Management Teams and hiring managers in Job Description development and job alignment to the band, ensure JDs and selection processes are aligned with Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (REDI) requirements and develop and maintain REDI recruitment data management procedures. 
Support the recruitment of long-term/short-term project hires for forecasted proposals and project kick-offs.
Provide support as needed to Senior HRO and Human Resource Manager (HRM) by ensuring compliance in the recruitment process and providing any guidance on hiring and sourcing of candidates.
Conduct all reference and other background checks for selected candidates at all levels.
Prepare various recruitment documents such as the recruitment tracker, skills matrices, and panel selections summary reports. 
Assist in monitoring of recruitment & selection processes including review of guidelines and procedures for continuous improvement.
Maintain and share weekly recruitment status reports with leadership. As needed provide support on analytical reports on recruitment related data, metrics and trends on quarterly basis to support in decision-making.
Support the HRM on CP gender & diversity management action plans.
Capacity building of hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment & diversity management strategies.
Provide recruitment support to Somalia Country Program as needed.

Onboarding and offboarding

Coordinate and schedule new employee onboarding activities, including orientations, training and introductions to relevant team members.
Create and maintain personalized onboarding plans for each new employee.
Support HR Assistant in preparing new employee paperwork, including contracts, forms, and benefit enrolments.
Serve as a main point of contact for new employees during their onboarding journey, answering questions and providing support.
Collaborate with the Assets team, department heads and Hiring Managers to ensure new employees are properly onboarded and have the necessary resources to succeed.
Coordinate off-boarding experience, track and oversee the exit interviews, off-boarding materials, and return of organization’s property.
Analyze exit survey data quarterly to provide HR team and CP management team with trends / areas for improvement.
Process all exit related tasks including, updating all applicable systems, exit interviews, and Human Capital Management system (HCM).

Personal Skills and abilities:

Ability to work in a fast paced/changing, deadline-oriented environment with a sense of urgency.
Ability to understand and interpret legislative and policy issues.
Good analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Ability to deliver high level of customer service and support.
Good negotiation and persuasion skills
Good planning, organization, coordination, and facilitation skills
Ability to maintain confidential information and commitment to professional integrity.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Foreign Language:  None
Travel Required: up to 20% of time to field locations. 
Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: None
Internal: CR, SMT, Supervisors, All staff, EARO HR Staff, Global People Resources 
External:  FKE, HR Networks, Training Institutions, Service Providers, GOK, and other legal institutions

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, Business Administration, or related field
Certification in HR Management would be a plus.
Minimum 3 years relevant recruiting experience; demonstrated success in recruitment/talent acquisition with multiple stakeholders preferably with an International or local NGO.
Exposure to interviewing techniques, knowledge of HR policies and procedure and labor laws regarding employment. 
Experience with and knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policies, principles, concepts and practices.  Good understanding of the local labour law.
Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, various international development focused job boards and social media to attract talent.
Experience using MS Windows AND MS Office Packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing 
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Membership with IHRM or relevant professional body preferred. more

Job Summary

The M&E Lead provides technical expertise and leadership to generate and analyze quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations. The M&E Lead must have demonstrated experience in building or strengthening monitoring systems, quantitative and qualitative analysis, survey, and sample design and effectively promoting evidence-based program management.
The... M&E Lead designs, manages, strengthens, and provides strategic direction to Nawiri’s Monitoring and Evaluation systems, ensuring cross-learning in MEAL among Kenya-based projects, as well as collaborating on learning across CRS food security and nutrition projects in the Horn of Africa and other RFSA initiatives within Kenya and in the region. The Lead works across CRS and consortium staff to build capacity of M&E and project staff.

Specific Responsibilities

M&E Strategy and Design

Provide leadership for the management and implementation of M&E activities throughout relevant project cycles to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards and MEAL policies, procedures and practices, USAID/BHA MEL and reporting policies and guidance, and industry good practices.
Ensure project team and partner staff use the appropriate M&E systems and tools.
Provide strategic direction for the development and maintenance of M&E systems and the roll-out of new initiatives.
Support programming staff to incorporate participatory methods into community level M&E systems and tools.
Work with the senior RFSA management team to identify and pursue strategic opportunities for program expansion.
Respond to any requests that may arise from the USAID BHA Nawiri project management team.

M&E Implementation

Lead mandated evaluations, needs assessments, annual surveys, and research.
Refine the MEAL operating manual annually using CRS’ SMILER coaching methodology to ensure a complete, up-to-date, high quality MEAL system, containing essential data collection tools, data flow maps and analysis plans to address needed information for program quality and donor reporting.
Ensure agency level MEAL requirements (e.g., annual data quality assessments, beneficiary count reporting and CRS’ MEAL Policies and Procedures (MPP) self-assessments) for Nawiri are implemented.
Develop strategies for ensuring the quality of collected data for the indicators and manage tools and methods for assessing data quality for all indicators.
Organize the planning for project data quality audits and monitor and coordinate routine data quality audits conducted in different sites, compile results at the level of a project and develop action plans to implement corrective measures.
Coordinate data gathering and data management of population-based surveys and surveillance activities.
Contribute to donor reports through high quality project data interpretation and report inputs.
Lead the project M&E team to strategically prepare and review M&E calendars and workplans.
Ensure the M&E team participates in Joint Monitoring Visits (JMVs).
Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyze data to promote adaptive management and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation with the Strategic Learning (SL) Lead.
Ensure M&E and program teams regularly review and adjust M&E plans and tools as needed by the project context.

Capacity Strengthening

Collaborate with the Kenya CP and EARO MEAL teams [MK1] on the MEAL community of practice to share learning, resources, and support across offices.
Develop and co-facilitate M&E workshops and modules for staff and partners to share country program, regional and global MEAL tools, processes, and best practices to cultivate a culture of learning.
Conduct orientations for new RFSA program staff on CRS systems and key M&E resources.
Provide mentoring to CRS and partner RFSA staff to increase capacity and to achieve annual performance and development plans.
Remain updated with developments among the CRS MEAL community and worldwide MEAL trends and resources to ensure the RFSA MEAL team is applying CRS MEAL guidance and policies appropriately and in a timely manner.
Conduct field monitoring visits events frequently with project teams and implementing partners.
Provide feedback to senior RFSA program and M&E staff to improve the overall MEAL system and ensure quality implementation of MEAL activities with the SL Lead.
Ensure the capacity building of County Governments M&E teams in Isiolo and Marsabit, for using data for decision making.

ICT for MEAL

Support the RFSA ICT4D team and program team develop and maintain accurate and up to date project tracking, record keeping and filing methodologies for all activities.
Ensure the Nawiri databases and dashboards are updated regularly and are accurate.
Help troubleshoot problems with Nawiri databases and dashboards, and ensure corrective action is taken where needs be in a timely manner.
Ensure learning from Nawiri ICT4D initiatives is documented and shared with other CP initiatives, RFSAs and agency wide.

Supervision And Coaching/Mentoring Responsibilities

The RFSA M&E Lead directly supervises the Nawiri M&E Manager, Nawiri Resilience Monitoring Manager, M&E Database Specialist and participates in the hiring and supervision either directly or indirectly of Nawiri M&E GIS Specialist, M&E Officers and assistants, and other future M&E related staff. The Lead also supervises, directly or indirectly, CRS TDYs, and external consultants conducting M&E related activities. Additionally, s/he will provide support in mentoring all MEAL staff across the consortium.

Program Lead Competencies

These are rooted in the mission, values and principles of CRS and used by each program Lead to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

Sets clear goals and manages toward them.
Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders.
Manages financial resources with integrity.
Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning.

MEAL Competencies

Each Staff Member In This Position Is Expected To Have Advanced Knowledge And Ability And Can Apply The Following Competencies In New Or Complex Situations. Guides Other Professionals

MEAL in Design
Monitoring
Evaluation
Accountability
Learning
Analysis and Critical Thinking
ICT4MEAL
Management in MEAL

Key Working Relationships

Internal: COP, DCoPs (Programs, Systems strengthening and Institutionalization, Operations), Strategic Learning Lead, Program Quality Manager, Gender Youth and Social Dynamics Lead Technical Leads (e.g., WASH, Livelihoods, Nutrition, Health), Country Program MEAL Manager, ICT, and MEAL Advisors (regional and HQ), CRS’ MEAL community of practice.
External: USAID, USAID Learning Initiatives, international and local partners, other Kenya RFSA implementers.

Skills And Knowledge

Detail-oriented and excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver required results in a timely and quality manner.
Cultural sensitivity, patience, flexibility, and ability to work well in a multi-sectoral and multi-cultural team and to work closely, understand and support local Church partners.
Ability to work in a challenging and stressful environment with unexpected challenges.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required.

Travel – Ability to travel for field missions for 30-50% level of effort as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree in economics, agricultural/development economics, statistics, biostatistics, nutrition, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject with strong quantitative background.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a development setting preferably with an international NGO, with at least 3 years of experience progressively increasing MEAL responsibility in international development projects and at least two years of experience as a supervisor; Title II and ICT4D experience preferred.
The candidate must have demonstrated experience leading the M&E of a large project.
Strong conceptual knowledge about theories of change, logic model, food and nutrition security indicators, M&E plan, data quality assurance, data utilization and gender integration into M&E.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and operationalizing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan.
Demonstrated expertise and experience in developing and operationalizing routine monitoring system designed to track both output and outcome indicators from project design to implementation (including work with results frameworks and theories of change) as well as building staff capacity to utilize systems; experience with participatory MEAL system required.
Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building through formal and informal training, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for professional growth and development.

Preferred Qualifications

Eight years’ experience working in a development setting preferably with an international NGO, with at least six years of experience progressively increasing MEAL responsibility in international development projects and at least two years of experience as a supervisor; Title II and ICT4D experience preferred.
Experience working with large donors, (USAID/BHA and/or USAID/FTF preferred).
Demonstrated familiarity with BHA M&E and Reporting Policy and Guidance for the components of an M&E plan.
Demonstrated expertise and experience in data utilization strategies and can creatively think about active data sharing techniques.
Strong quantitative background and demonstrated expertise in designing annual monitoring surveys including probabilistic sampling strategy and estimating sample size, developing appropriate weights and analyze quantitative data, including previous experience with leading and managing studies and consultants.
Demonstrated expertise in designing qualitative studies, in-depth knowledge about qualitative sampling and experienced in using interview and interactive tools to generate qualitative information and analysis.
Experienced in developing data quality assurance strategies, data management and data visualization, including proficiency in database development/management, SPSS, Stata, EPI-Info, Access, Excel, and skills in analyzing, interpreting, and communicating information to various stakeholders more

Job Summary 
The Data Protection, Analyst II is responsible for executing and administering CRS Data Protection functions and supporting systems. Responsibilities will include overall systems management; support and execution of Data Protection roadmap and the related projects; organizational awareness, processes and procedures and compliance with audits/assessments related to Data Protection... administration.
Working closely with the Director I, Information Security, Identity and Data Protection, the Analyst II, Data Protection will require coordination and communication with all levels of CRS business, MEAL, ICT4D, Global Risk and Compliance, Office Legal Counsel, Legal and programing teams, Strategic Partners, and Vendors to ensure data protection initiatives and operations are in line with agency responsible data values and principles, standards and applicable controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Roles and Key Responsibilities  

Oversee design, implementation and operations of privacy and data protection management systems
Deepen adoption of data protection controls and oversight
Advise on best practices & implement processes in the areas of data protection and privacy, aligning data protection requirements and risks with capabilities
Maintain full and complete records of privacy related matters, incidents, breaches, and actions taken; monitor such records to identify trends preparing reports for use by the data protection team  
Proactively monitor and maintain a detailed knowledge and awareness of current privacy, data protection, and consumer legislative interpretation and other developments including guidance/advice/codes of practice and enforcement practices  
Work with other members of the Data Protection team to action and administer the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) program, identifying where assessments are required and working with business stakeholders to drive completion of PIAs, maintaining full and complete records and timetables for review.
Support all business areas by providing advice and guidance in relation to data protection governance and procedures.
Work closely with programming, ICT4D, MEAL and ICT teams to support internal projects to deliver Privacy by Design and Default, maintaining robust evidence and record keeping for publication to regulators where required
Engage with all areas of the business where personal data may be processed to determine existing processes and assess how privacy is embedded. Identify gaps in control environments, customer journeys and personal data handling to determine privacy risk.
Assist with the administration of data processing (transfer and sharing) agreements (DPA) and standard contractual clauses (SCCs)
Develop Data Protection awareness across the agency by providing orientation, on-going communication and implementing educational activities

 Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Key Working Relationships:    
Internal: Members of the Global Knowledge and Information Management (GKIM) Department, Global Risk and Compliance (GRC), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), leaders of CRS' regional ICT organizations, ICT staff, MEAL and ICT4D teams, and owners of CRS business systems.  
External:  NetHope and privacy management Vendors, peers from other NGO's and consortiums focused on the responsible use of data in the relief and development sector.  
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications  

Bachelor's degree in Data Protection or IT related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the design and implementation of Data Protection systems, processes and procedures
Experience in Data Protection programs and building cross functional relationships
Experience in an Incident Response role and Data Subject Rights
Deep knowledge of global data protection laws, standards, and associated frameworks (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others).
Experience in managing Data Protection compliance
Comfort influencing business leaders in the promotion of consistent practices and policy
In depth knowledge of Information risk concepts / relating business needs to Data Protection controls

Preferred Qualifications

Highly proactive and able to work independently.  
Excellent written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to document Data Protection policy and briefings with purpose, clarity, and accuracy
Strong inter-personal and group/team process skills, problem-solving and judgment skills.  
Demonstrated experience working and interfacing with cross functional teams  
Strong systems thinking and analytical approaches to problem solving.  
Very good presentation and listening skills.  
Culturally sensitive and patience.  
Demonstrated commitment to organizational learning and development.  
Demonstrated effectiveness in a customer facing roleLegal academic and professional background
Familiarity with privacy program management tools (e.g. OneTrust)
Knowledge of data related initiatives such report/dashboard creation, and web analytics
CIPP, CIPP, CIPT, or CIPM or equivalent certification
Knowledge of frameworks and best practices such as PCI DSS, the ISO 27000 family of standards, NIST Cyber Security Framework and/or Cyber Essentials more

Job Summary:
As the region’s financial controller and expert, you will provide overall strategic financial management direction and will support the regional and Country Programs’ (CPs) efforts in ensuring that the agency finance strategy is implemented throughout the region in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Your expertise will help ensure the implementation of... robust financial policies, procedures and practices put in place to control an increasingly complex and challenging funding and operational environment.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Monitor, analyze and provide guidance to regional and CPs’ Senior Management Teams, project leads and CP Finance leads on budget development and management; accounting and financial reporting policies, tools, and guidelines; and cash flow/treasury management to ensure effective financial resources management throughout the whole budget cycle and over the life of various projects.
Review and assess CPs’ financial management systems, policies, processes, and practices, and assist with resolving issues and implementing preventive and corrective actions to ensure consistent attainment of financial management ‘standards of excellence’ and compliance with agency and donor financial management requirements.
Prepare and provide accurate and timely regional-level financial analysis reports and other reports on financial trends and indicators to provide guidance with decision-making and efficient and effective financial resource management.
Lead on assessing professional development needs of Finance staff in the region and ensure focused plans for mentoring and capacity building to strengthen financial management service quality.
Act as the regional liaison and a key point of contact on all finance-related matters with HQ, donors, internal and external auditors, and other external stakeholders.
Provide guidance to CPs on risk management and internal controls in preparing for internal and external audits and in responding to audit issues and follow up with the implementation of the audit recommendations.
Make significant contributions to the agency Finance Community of Practice and CRS Global Finance agenda.
Help ensure work environment, culture and staff actions reflect CRS guiding principles, where dignity, diversity, community, and rights and responsibilities of all are understood, promoted, valued and upheld.

Required Languages - Proficiency for oral and written English required. 
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% within the region.
Supervisory Responsibilities: 3 Regional Finance Managers
Key Working Relationships:
Internal:

East Africa Region: Regional Finance Managers, Deputy Regional Director/Operations (DRD/Ops), Regional Director (RD), Country Representatives and Country Managers (CMs), Finance Managers (FM)s, Heads of Operations (HoOps), Deputy Regional Director/Program Quality (DRD/PQ), Heads of Programming (HoPs), Business Development Specialists and Technical Advisors (TAs).
Additional Regions: Regional Finance Officers (RFOs), Information & Communication Technology Specialists (ICTS) and DRD-Ops.
Agency-wide Finance Department: Sr. Director, Finance Systems & Operations, Global Controller, Sr. Advisor for Finance Policy, Sr. Advisor for Financial Technical Support, Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Analysis Unit, Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis, Global Treasurer, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Overseas Accounting Unit (OAU) Analysts, Grants/Contracts Analysts, Financial Systems Analyst II, Internal Audit, Manager.
Additional Agency Wide Departments: Stewardship Unit and Risk and Compliance Unit.

External: 

Sub-recipients (including Catholic Church partners), donor representatives as needed, external auditors and financial training and systems vendors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent relationship management skills with ability to negotiate, influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision.
Excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Very good review, monitoring and planning skills with a strong eye for detail.
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
 Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented.

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications:

B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent) required. MBA or Master’s degree in related field with a focus on accounting preferred. A professional certification in Accounting or a related field highly preferred.
Minimum of seven years of accounting experience in an international operations environment.
Additional education may substitute for some experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding and experience in US Government funding regulations for International NGOs. 
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Excellent knowledge of financial reporting software.
Proven experience in presenting, facilitating, coaching, and capacity building on financial management topics. more

Job Summary: 
As a member of the Nawiri project team, the Project Officer, Gender, and Youth will support effective execution of Nawiri gender and youth focused strategies to ensure effective implementation of the gender youth and social dynamics (GYSD) analysis interventions. S/he will facilitate, monitor, and report on all project activities related to the GYSD. S/he will support consortium and... local partners as well as relevant national and county government departments to coordinate Nawiri project activities and related GYSD data collection, analysis, and reporting. The officer will ensure that the project consistently applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to the target communities. 
Job Responsibilities:

Support coordination and implementation of Nawiri interventions in Isiolo and Marsabit counties in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
Support Nawiri project mapping, mobilization and reporting for the gender youth and social dynamics analysis validation and sensitization workshops 
Support implementation of SMART Couple pilot interventions, monitoring, and evaluation during Nawiri research and design phase   
Lead capacity building and mentorship for the gender and social norms pilots and the gender youth and social dynamics analysis among the implementing communities 
Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
Support social behavior change (SBC) monitoring and tracking including documenting community shifts in attitudes and perceptions on the drivers of acute malnutrition. 
Inform and gain in-depth understanding of key nutrition messaging and uptake of communication platforms in the community that are both nutrition specific and sensitive e.g., new platforms such as socialization within the targeted communities.
Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations including county government and monitor technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations including county government and monitor technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
Collect information on provider-based gaps in initiating and sustaining behavior change (providers include Facility and Community healthcare workers, agriculture extension workers, social protection officers, financial inclusion persons and WASH officers in the community)                                                                                            

Personal Skills 

Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
Good relationship management skills and ability to work with local partners, County governments, and local community members.
Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact demonstrated in previous roles that require communication with broad and diverse groups and partners.
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work in challenging and changing environments, see through challenges to find solutions.
Proactive, resourceful, results-oriented, and solution-oriented.

Required/Desired Foreign Language 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to draft and edit reports.
Excellent verbal communication skills in Kiswahili with local Marsabit/Isiolo County dialects a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates from Marsabit and Isiolo Counties 

Travel Required: 60% travel to USAID Nawiri projects sites in Marsabit and Isiolo counties. 
Supervisory: None
Key Working Relationships: 
Internal: County Head of Offices; Gender, Youth and Social Dynamics Lead; SBC Specialist: Nawiri Project Officers and all Nawiri Technical Leads. 
External:  Consortium partners, Implementing partners, Marsabit/Isiolo County government and relevant national government departments e.g., Internal security, Gender, Education, and Department of Children services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Gender and Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, International Development, or other relevant fields. 
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in project support.
Experience with conducting gender and youth analyses, assessments and evaluations and other related research, including applying data collection tools and methodologies.
Deep understanding of gender and youth dynamics, nutrition and operational research in Northern Kenya similar livelihood and geographic contexts (a plus)
Experience in participatory action planning, community engagement and projects monitoring.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to gender responsive programming safeguarding, respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality. more

Job Summary: 
You will manage risk functions at the regional, country program and partner levels and assist the regional and country level management to proactively manage risk. You will develop, analyze and implement systems, processes and controls that enhance agency operational efficiency and promote competitiveness across operational areas. You will also be instrumental in regional and... country-level capacity-building in identification, assessment and management of all categories of risks identified in external & internal Audit reports and Risk Assessments. Your knowledge and guidance will reduce risk to staff, to the effectiveness of our programming and to the people we serve through the application of the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with audit, risk and compliance leads in HQ and the regional level and CP leadership on implementing and strengthening internal control systems and continuous process performance improvement. 
Monitor regional compliance with subrecipient financial monitoring and other donor compliance metrics. Provide direct coaching, follow up, and support to country program staff in these areas.
Anticipate and identify risk issues and challenges and the most appropriate solutions to address them. Lead and support region and country programs to implement these solutions.
In collaboration with CP management, plan and perform regular transaction processing reviews, , other control reviews, fraud allegation reviews, and compliance assessments. Analyze results and provide recommendations.
In collaboration with CP management, programming, and/or operation leads, design and facilitate relevant risk training sessions and contribute to relevant components of institutional capacity strengthening plans for CRS and partners.
Serve as liaison and support external audits. Coordinate action plans to close out audit findings.
Facilitate and organize trainings and other capacity building activities on matters related to risk management and compliance for both CRS and partner staff
Review, assist and support in developing operational processes for large grants following donor awards. Ensure full awareness of compliance requirements by the consortium members or partners right from the start of the award.
As required, travel to high-risk country contexts (for example emergency response, new office or new program start up, staff turnover) to provide temporary direct management support and risk / compliance oversight across operational functions as acting Head of Operations or Finance Manager.

Required Languages – Strong verbal and written English. 
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%, particularly to Sudan and South Sudan.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Strong relationship management skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and systems thinking skills 
Ability to make sound judgment
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: Regional Finance team; country program operations, finance and compliance staff; HQ departments including Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance, and Ethics Unit 
External: CRS partners and auditors

QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years work experience, ideally with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in operations and/or finance. 
Knowledge of donor rules and regulations, including USAID, EU, WFP, and other UN donors.

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant field preferred. Accounting or audit certification is highly preferred.
Experience working for an NGO in an operational management function such as Finance Manager, Internal Auditor, etc
Knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement leading practices
Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Knowledge of accounting systems; experience working with Oracle or another ERP highly preferred
Coaching and training abilities.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Sharepoint, Visio) and information management systems. more