Main purpose of job:


The Finance Assistant will work as part of the Corporate Services Finance team to deliver a full range of Financial, Budgeting and Accountancy services in keeping with the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards.


Roles and responsibilities:

Invoicing and Payment processing (60%)


In consultation with the... Senior Finance Officer deliver staff salary payments (payroll) supporting documentation and assist with payroll computation.
Raising supplier invoices for payment in liaison with the Global Transaction Processing Centre (GTPC), based in the Philippines.
Raising credit and debit memos for payment.
Following up on refunds of purchase advances and travel advances.
Checking invoices on hold and liasing with relevant teams to resolve issues to facilitate payment.
Reviewing submitted invoices to ascertain compliance to procurement (P2P) guidelines.
Consolidating weekly mobile wallet payments supporting documents on a weekly basis for checking by Head of Finance
Following through the payment process to ensure timely payment of mobile wallet payments
Overseeing the raising of invoices for staff debts, manual invoices and the preparation of journals to correct mischargings


Reconciliation (10%)


Assist Partners Across Government (PAGs) on issues that may arise and to respond to queries e.g. on charging codes.
Ensuring transactions available for reconciliations are timely processed and uploaded on SharePoint, working with GTPC to resolve any outstanding queries within set timelines.


Cover for the Senior Finance Officer (10%)


Maintaining cash book (NPA) and ensuring cash policies and controls are followed.
Ensuring timely preparation of payroll for quality control checks by Head of Finance before approval and submission to the Hub & GTPC Manila.
Ensuring correct filing and reporting of monthly statutory deductions.


Others (20%)


Keep the accounts filing system up to date at all times and ensure good record keeping.
Ensuring compliance with FCDO accounting procedures and correct charging of other government departments.
Support in weeding/Clean-up of aging accounts records.
Assist in ensuring completeness and accuracy of fixed assets register through collaboration with teams to monitor asset movements and ensuring proper communication to the Fixed Assets team in London.
Other duties assigned to the incumbent by the Head of Finance or designee 


Resources managed:


BHC cash box


Essential qualifications, skills and experience  


Certified Public Accountant - CPA (K) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
Microsoft Excel (Advanced Excel training will be an added advantage)


Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  


Bachelor in Commerce (Finance or Accounting option)
2 years’ experience in a finance office team
Member of accounting body in good standing
Good communication skills, attention to detail and initiative.
Good team working skills


Required behaviours  


Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together more

Main purpose of job:


The Department for Business and Trade is the UK Government’s department that helps UK-based companies succeed in Nigeria and other international markets. We are seeking a highly organised person with strong research skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative.  
The intern will need to work accurately within deadlines and be a... committed and collaborative team member.

The primary role of this position is to offer commercial and administrative support to the DBT Trade Officers based at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos across priority sectors. This role will operate under and report directly to the DBT Country and Deputy Country Directors.
The successful candidate will collaborate with UK exporters and investors across priority sectors, aiming to increase bilateral trade and investment between the UK and Nigeria. The successful candidate will support and develop relationships with British and Nigerian companies and deliver an impactful programme of activities focussed on highlighting the UK’s expertise in several priority sectors. The successful candidate is also expected to carry out research and to provide support for both in-person and virtual events.


Roles and responsibilities:

We are looking for a candidate with a keen interest in the DBT priority sectors in Nigeria, who is looking to learn and develop capacity in these sectors. Experience in research and analytical skills is crucial.  Key elements of the role include:


Data research and analysis of topical issues/leads across identified sectors for effective follow up by sector leads
Building a strong pipeline of potential stakeholders for DBT Nigeria events
Support the DBT Africa events team in delivering high value campaign across sectors to support UK companies in bidding for and winning multi-million-pound commercial deals.
Under the supervision of the Country and Deputy Country Director; identifying and delivering a pipeline of commercial opportunities in Nigeria for UK companies in consultation with the relevant teams and specialists in the UK’s Department for International Trade.
Contribute to the corporate objectives of the Deputy High Commission (5%)
Deliver work in line with the high Commission. Deputy High Commission Values (Honesty, Professionalism, Inclusion & Respect)


Essential qualifications, skills and experience


Proactive team player with strong inter-personal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn.
Ability to work effectively, independently and deliver results. 
Interest in creating and nourishing interpersonal relationships with stakeholders and team members.
High-level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate programme or recently graduated (e.g. International Relations, Economics, Administration, International Business, Engineering on relevant field, etc.).
1-2 years of relevant experience in an administrative, business or support role


Language requirements: 


Language: English
Level of language required: Proficient 


Desirable qualifications, skills and experience


Business/Sales Experience 
Experience or knowledge of database management and market research.
Experience or knowledge in customer service. 
Innovative, curious mindset keen to take on that’s up for taking on new challenges. more

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:


This is an important technical role focused on development economics and championing, supporting and using economic analysis and evidence across all our work.
BHC Nairobi hosts over 400 staff from 10 HMG Departments covering roles on Kenya, Somalia and the region. In line with the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership, the BHC... Country Plan goals cover mutual prosperity, security and stability, sustainable development, climate change, people to people and democracy and human rights. Bilateral ODA budget for 2024/25 was £81m. BHC Nairobi works closely with the Government of Kenya at central, regional and county levels, with civil society and businesses. Our international partners include regional organisations and major multilaterals (UN, World Bank, IMF).
This role will sit in the STrategy, Assurance and Results Team (START), which supports BHC to do the right things in the right way and maximise the quality and credibility of our actions, by:

Providing assurance to BHC leadership, central FCDO and the UK taxpayer;
Generating and promoting the use of information, evidence and learning; and
Giving expert support and advice to teams, pillars and leaders.


We do this through facilitation and support to strategy and policy, and to programmes and ODA spend.  The team provides a one-stop-shop for support on finance, risk, safeguarding, programme management, commercial advice and evidence, results and monitoring and evaluation. It also leads on policy and programme assurance functions and relationships with scrutiny bodies.
Your objective will be to strengthen and maximise the impact of economics, evidence, data and analysis for policy and projects ensuring the best use of finite resources. You will be innovative and consultative drawing on the latest evidence and existing knowledge of a large FCDO economic network, and adding and sharing to this knowledge. You will work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser as well as the Knowledgment Management and Information Officer to provide a joined up, accessible and useful offer on evidence.


Roles and Responsibilities:

Enhance economic analysis in our development portfolio


Analyse the value add of programmes across the development portfolio
Conduct diagnostic or ‘what works’ analysis on key development sectors
Conduct contextual economic/development analysis in key sectors or geographies


Enhance value for money analysis in our portfolio


Develop a value for money strategy across the development portfolio
Analyse the value add of programmes across the portfolio
Conduct diagnostic or ‘what works’ analysis on key sectors


Improve the availability and use of evidence


Maintain a statistical database on economic data across key sectors of BHC programmes work, drawing on resources from the centre
Promote the use of good statistics and reliable analysis in all internal and external documents, through direct inputs and quality assurance


Be a proactive member of the FCDO economist community


Provide up to 10% of their time (equivalent to 22 days per year) to support FCDO’s wider economic objectives, such as supporting country programme,  contributing to an annual review, developing an evidence product or the design and delivery of training for other cadre members or HMG officials


Active member of the Strategy, Assurance and Results team


Be an active member of a small team, leaning into to support others and cover or lead workstreams as required.
Contribute to a corporate role in the BHC office


Resources managed:


This post will not manage any staff or budget directly.


Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

Technical competencies:


A masters degree in economics
5+ years working on economics and development
Excellent economic skills and a track record of delivering high-quality, impactful and timely economic analysis that shapes and influences policy,
Strong skills and experience using micro economics (Being able to understand and explain the behaviour of firms or households including: the importance of choices and incentives; demand and supply analysis; competition; market or sector analysis; behavioural economics; the rationale for government intervention and core project appraisal skills (see )
Strong analytical skills, feeling confident in using data, drawing policy-relevant conclusions, and in supporting others to do so
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain economic concepts to non-specialist audiences and identify the implications for policy


Other skills


Experience and strong understanding of the Kenyan development context
Experience of engaging internationally – often on complex and sensitive matters.
Experience of working across and engaging diverse teams, being flexible and able to adjust. more

Main purpose of job:

To safely perform Masonry and Concreting: Planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, design, construction and inspection & test to plant, equipment & installations across the British High Commission estate in and around Nairobi and on occasion overseas in accordance with FCDO guidance and standards.

Roles and... responsibilities:


Carry out planned maintenance activities, projects, refurbishments and react to Masonry Works breakdowns or faults in a timely, professional & customer focused manner.
Execute repairs and works safely and in accordance with the quality standards of the FCO, industry best practice, British standards and Kenyan regulations.
Repair and maintenance; Restoring damaged brickwork, stone, or concrete by removing broken materials and replacing or repairing them.
Actively contribute to safe working practices and ensure all work is undertaken safely by self and others
Collaborating with other trades: Working alongside carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other technicians to ensure seamless integration of masonry into the overall construction.
Demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work to achieve best value for money, safety compliance and standards of build.
Typically, duties may include Routine maintenance, design for small projects, construction, test & inspection, undertaking full Masonry and Concrete works renewals (including, Manholes and Sewerage Systems), fault finding, repairs to installations, modification, repairs and replacement of Masonry Works components in commercial buildings and special locations (swimming pools etc.) Working at height and outside work may be required on occasion including on high risk works such as chimney works.


Essential qualifications, skills and experience  


Certificate in Masonry from a recognized government institution (Preferably Government trade test III, II & I).
3 years proven experience in Masonry and Concreting work
Working knowledge of Tiling methods and Tile laying.
The applicant should be computer literate as reporting methods are via digital media.
Must be able to interpret blueprints and sketches, produce materials lists for job requests and projects more

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:

Chevening is the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s flagship global scholarship programme. Celebrating its 41st anniversary in 2023/24wq, Chevening identifies future leaders and key influencers across 160 countries and territories, providing them with an opportunity to study a postgraduate degree in the UK. Chevening has a... 50,000 strong global alumni network.
Chevening is overseen and managed by The Scholarships Unit within London’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The administration of the programme is conducted on behalf of the FCO by the Chevening Secretariat, which is hosted within the Association of Commonwealth universities.
The Chevening programme officer at the British High Commission in Nairobi is responsible for delivery of the programme in Kenya, working closely with the Chevening Secretariat. The duties and responsibilities set out below cover the work required to run the Chevening programme effectively.

Roles and responsibilities:
Scholar Recruitment:

Managing the Chevening application process (around 3000 applications received for academic year 2024/25), including.
Liaising with the relevant Programme Officer International at the Chevening Secretariat to coordinate the application and selection process. 
Organising pre-departure briefings and ongoing contact/support for the Scholars. Maintaining positive relationships with applicants and award recipients before, during and after their award.

Programme Outreach and Marketing:

Generating written and visual content for social media, press and radio.
Identifying other ways to promote Chevening, such as attending university fairs and other outreach events.
Monitoring the Chevening marketing budget, keeping records of promotional material, contacting suppliers for quotations, and following up that new orders are produced according to the Chevening branding guidelines. 
Requesting and making use of marketing materials from the Secretariat.
Sharing information about the scholarships to all colleagues in the High Commission to foster High Commission-wide promotion of the scholarships.

Programme Administration:

Adhering to deadlines and requests set by the Scholarships Unit (TSU) and the Chevening Secretariat, such as submitting annual programme, marketing and alumni plans, and country briefings for the Reading Committee.
Conducting administration of the programme in line with Chevening policy as set by TSU.
Responding to enquiries regarding the scheme and acting as point of contact within the High Commission team on Chevening-related marketing activities, application process and alumni events.

Alumni Engagement:

Updating and maintaining the database of Chevening alumni. Promoting and actively using Alumni UK to engage with alumni.
Market and Build capacity around ‘Alumni UK’ to strategize and implement a robust framework for global networking opportunities and continued local professional growth and collaboration across diverse sectors.
Supporting the development of a more effective Chevening alumni network, organising a series of alumni events from concept to delivery and an annual pre-departure and welcome-home events.
Successfully bidding for alumni engagement funding opportunities and managing budgets associated with these.
Keeping CSC and the Secretariat regularly up to date with alumni engagement work in country.
Collaborate across various pillars withing the British High Commission to create dynamic engagement opportunities that highlight alumni success stories and facilitate knowledge exchange.

Partnerships:

Develop local partnerships and account-manage existing partnerships including outreach, engagement, and data management.
Engage the wider High Commission to get their input and support to develop partnerships.
Ensure any existing partnerships are managed effectively, working with the Secretariat to ensure timely payments from partners.
Lead partnership acquisition efforts to expand the support network.
Identify and secure strategic partnerships with organizations that offer financial and non-financial contributions, such as internships, mentorship programs, and job opportunities for Chevening scholars and alumni.
Be responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive database of sponsors and partners, facilitating mutually beneficial relationships that enhance the value of the Chevening program.

Finance

Ensure all financial issues are dealt with affectively and in line with policy, including ensuring costs are charged to the correct budget and meeting policy guidelines.

Other Ad Hoc tasks as required.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

None formally but officer will provide oversight of the Chevening Alumni Association’s programme fund (around £10,000).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and presentation skills
Strong customer focus and team working skill
Excellent written English and verbal communication skills
Good IT skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web-based applications
Interest in the UK-Kenya relationship
Knowledge of Kiswahili, would be welcome too

Required behaviours  

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together more

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver digital development and Emerging Technologies interventions in Kenya and the region. You will be part of the team delivering a global and cross-government programme: the Digital Access Programme (DAP). The Position will mainly focus on delivery of the UK Digital Development... Strategy 2024-2030 priority areas including digital transformation, digital inclusion, digital responsibility and digital sustainability delivered through DAP Pillar 1, as well as working seamlessly with the second (cyber security) and third (digital entrepreneurship) pillars and ensuring cross-pillar coordination and coherence. The Position will also support program outcomes emanating from any approved agreements including funding from other HMG sources. 
The estimated Country Level budget is approximately £5m/year through local Partners and a similar amount but delivered through Global Partners.  As alluded to earlier, the Digital Access Programme delivers important UK objectives, as set out in the Digital Development Strategy (2024-2030).  
The job holder will report to the Digital Access Programme Adviser in Kenya who also serves as the Country Lead of the Programme.  The Job holder will contribute to design, development and delivery of the programme. This will entail but not limited to planning, managing risks, monitoring implementation and reporting on programme progress against set intervention targets mainly under each of the pillar 1 of the DAP and on the resourcing, requirements needed to deliver them. 
Roles and responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Digital Access Programme Adviser in Kenya, the job holder will Specifically deliver on the following functions:
20% Seeing the Bigger Picture

Work closely with Key Stakeholders in the digital ecosystem, develop a deep understanding of how this role contributes to that of the Digital Access Programme team in relation to the achievement of UK DAP priorities in Kenya.
Take keen interest and expand own knowledge on areas related to digital inclusion, digital transformation, digital responsibility, and digital sustainability with a focus on the overall international development goals of the UK Government in Kenya.
Keep up to date with a broad set of emerging issues relating to the UK Digital Access Programme objectives and by extension to the UK Digital Development Strategy 2024-2030 in Kenya

20% Delivering at Pace

Show enthusiasm in the achievement of UK DAP programme outcomes, proactively anticipating risks and providing mitigation measures responsibly by effectively employing project management skills and techniques.
Set up, monitor, achieve challenging goals, check own performance against set goals and take corrective action when problems are identified.
Ensure all activity complies with the new FCDO Programme Operating Framework.
Ensure the projects, programmes and portfolio are compliant with the International Development Gender Equality Act (2014) by demonstrating consideration for gender equality throughout programmes, and supporting ambitions to achieve the UK’s Women, Peace and Security objectives

20% Delivering Value for Money

 Take opportunities to challenge misuse of resources to achieve value for money and sustainable ways of working with everyone including UK Government Implementing Partners in Kenya.
In collaboration with UK Government Implementing Partners, develop an understanding that all actions have a cost, account for expenditures, encourage Partners to choose the most effective way to delivering the same results in a resource efficient manner.
While reviewing project budgets/expenditure reports, variances, ensure financial and performance data is accurate and that recognised control procedures and practices were maintained.

30% Managing a Quality Service

Working with various Project teams, set priorities to ensure all work effectively meets the needs of the target stakeholders including beneficiaries, Host Government also ensure alignment to UK Government Digital Development Strategy 2024-2030.
Keep internal teams within British High Commission-Nairobi, cross-government programme teams based in London, external stakeholders, customers and delivery partners fully informed of plans and possibilities of the DAP. This will include liaising with government, the private sector, civil society and academia/thought-leaders.
Promote adherence to relevant policies, procedures, regulations and legislation, including equality and diversity and health and safety.

10% Corporate

As all other staff at post, the job holder is expected to participate in wider British High Commission activities. These may include being active on various committees and in other corporate roles, as well as play a role in crisis management activities on an ad hoc basis.

Resources managed:

No direct line management is envisaged initially although this may change depending on future requirements of the programme. Teamwork and coordination experience, particularly across different geographies is preferred given the jobholder will need to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including in Kenya and in the UK. 
There will be some possibilities for travel in the region and to the UK, as needed by the Programme’s objectives and priorities.  Relevant job-related training will be provided as required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

Minimum formal qualification, or equivalent, required is a bachelors degree in one of the following fields: Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems and Technology, Cyber security, information security, Business Information Technology, or any other relevant discipline or any other relevant discipline;
Minimum number of years work experience for the role is five years.
Experience of managing the day-to-day administration and delivery of large and/or complex programmes with good eye for detail
Experience of developing and applying tools to support effective project management as well as delivery control of implementing partners.
Experience managing large and complex development projects through external implementing partners and contract management.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

Knowledge and understanding of Information Society and ICTs for Development Agenda
Experience of working in an international development context, including managing/working with development programmes, including in Kenya
Experience of working in or with government in Kenya
Experience of working in the private sector or organised civil society in relevant fields (e.g. use of digital for affordable connectivity, use of digital for development, and/or emerging tecch including cyber security and Artificial Intelligence)
Experience at policy, regulatory as well as field level will be considered relevant
Experience of remote working as part of a larger team. more

Main purpose of job:

This is an important role at the heart of British High Commission (BHC) Nairobi offering great opportunities to shape the development agenda to include the most vulnerable and marginalised groups and make a real difference to people living below the poverty line in Kenya.
BHC Nairobi hosts over 400 staff covering roles on Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and the region. The UK-Kenya... Strategic Partnership and the BHC Country Plan goals cover five pillars: mutual prosperity; security and stability; sustainable development; climate change; science, technology and innovation; and democracy and human rights.
The Social Development Adviser (SDA) will sit within the Humanitarian, Resilience and Inclusion (HRI) Team responsible for ensuring that the UK’s portfolio in Kenya is effectively addressing the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable, building resilience and pioneering new instruments that catalyse greater government responsibility for service delivery. The HRI team is part of a larger Human and Social Development (HSD) Team which focuses on supporting Kenyan Government to deliver basic services to all its people. This is critical to Kenya’s sustained growth and vital as the country becomes an increasingly important trade and development  partner for the United Kingdom (UK) in the region. The HSD team covers a portfolio that aims to strengthen systems to deliver health, education and social protection safety nets that protect the poorest and vulnerable, while identifying sustainable pathways to increase the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) commitment on these essential services over time.
The SDA will lead work on enabling UK delivery of all its development portfolio in Kenya while enabling GoK’s own systems to design and deliver solutions to tackling poverty and inequalities that limit development for all. The role holder will lead on undertaking social analyses, social impact assessments, and promoting civil society engagement in policy making. The role will also work across BHC Nairobi, providing social development technical support to strengthen evidence-based policy making. The post holder must be a motivated and experienced development professional with a commitment to overcoming poverty, ready to oversee, support and manage a wide range of programmes.

Roles and responsibilities:

Lead on addressing exclusion in Kenya through BHC Nairobi policy and programmes portfolio. This will entail leading research, evidence and knowledge processes to bring out Kenya’s demographics, social relationships, and political economy. In addition, ensuring that these are shared widely to shape BHC Nairobi’s portfolio.
Lead on providing cross cutting advice to business planning processes, reviewing portfolio investment proposals on key aspects of equity and inclusion and ensuring that they are in line with central policies and best practice.
Lead delivery of social development advice to BHC Nairobi’s development portfolio.
Work with advisers across other thematic pillars, and through engagement with stakeholders in GoK, and partners to promote the participation of the poor and excluded in shaping social and economic development; ensuring a greater level of social, economic and political inclusion to maximise opportunities for all; and ensuring greater levels of accountability in development and political processes.
Provide leadership in ensuring the UK’s commitments to tackling Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG), all human rights and disability-related issues are delivered across HMG (His Majesty's Government) portfolio in Kenya, and links with Kenya Government. This will include working with Gender and Equalities team in HQ and leading the delivery and monitoring of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy with support from the Regional Gender lead and the BHC Nairobi GESI Working Group.
Work across all the thematic pillar teams in BHC Nairobi as well as engaging HMG colleagues in the wider Kenya network to support implementation of UK foreign policy through supporting requests for VIP briefings, PQs (Parliamentary Questions) and HMG public reporting on social issues.
Ensure clear link and contribute professionally to the SDA cadre while developing own professional expertise. All advisers are aligned to a professional cadre and are expected to share their knowledge and experience with the network of other cadre members, through 10% of their time.
The post-holder is expected to be flexible and respond to emerging priorities or new workstreams as required. The post will report to the HRI Lead.

Technical Competency 1 – Social and Political Analysis
Technical Competency 2 – Poverty and Vulnerability and Analysis and Monitoring
Technical Competency 3 – Gender Equality and the Rights and Empowerment of Women and Girls
Technical Competency 4 – Empowerment and Accountatbility
Technical Competency 5 – Social Protection


Please see the Civil Service Behaviour Framework and Social Development Technical Competency Framework for more information on the behaviours and technical competencies required for this role.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

Minimum formal qualification, or equivalent, required is a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Social and Political Analysis, Poverty and Vulnerability and Analysis and Monitoring, Gender Equality and the Rights and Empowerment of Women and Girls, Empowerment and Accountability, Social Protection, or any other relevant discipline.
Five years minimum work experience in related field.
Understanding of, and ability to influence, the structures, policies, programmes and processes at local and national.
Proven ability to work closely and influence stakeholders on technical policy issues.
Building systems for improved empowerment of poor and marginalised people and for greater accountability of state and non-state actors.
Social protection knowledge and expertise
Leadership, including in challenging environments and with broad dossiers.
Engaging internationally – often on complex and sensitive matters.
Experience of working across, diverse and engaging diverse teams, being flexible and able to adjust.
Ability to conduct and interpret social and political analyses
Experience in conducting poverty and vulnerability analysis and monitoring
Understanding pf and experience in promoting gender equality and social inclusion across a range of different sectors

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

Strong knowledge Programme management experience

Required behaviours  

Communicating and Influencing, Seeing the Big Picture more

Main purpose of job:
To support the Post Security Manager (PSM) and Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM) in the delivery of effective safety and security measures at the British High Commission Nairobi and UK based staff residences; appropriately mitigating and managing risk whilst ensuring the safety of staff and assets under normal working conditions, whilst preparing for times of... crisis.
Roles and responsibilities 
 Operational Security

Lead on the day-to-day monitoring/direct supervision of the General Service Unit (GSU) and Diplomatic Police at the High Commission and other British diplomatic premises acting as the main point of contact with local police, law enforcement agencies and other relevant partners.
Lead on security clearances for Country Based Staff including updating electronic records on Microsoft Teams 360.
Responsible for collection of open source information and its subsequent collation and analysis for the development of a common operating picture of the Kenyan security environment assisted by an external Intelligence source.
Assist with completion of travel risk assessments, recces and briefings for travellers to areas where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel within Kenya.
Engage effectively (clearly, concisely and empathetically) with both internal and external customers when performing tasks and incident investigations.
Update/revise security induction briefings and carry out induction training for all new Country Based staff in absences of the Post Security Manager (PSM).
Enrol new staff on to the security software platforms and regularly review the online database to ensure it is up to date.
Maintain an accurate electronic inventory of security equipment using Microsoft Excel; whilst issuing and receiving equipment to partners/ stakeholders; and regularly testing satellite, tracking and emergency radio systems.
Carry out security requirements and role as specified in the Crisis Management plan.
Prepare and submit weekly mobile money payments for GSU and assist in preparation of purchase orders (P.Os) and receipting P.Os.
Covers for the security office manager in their absence.

Physical Security

Complete security assessments on High Commission, hotels, venues and properties as required.
Support the PSM and ROSM in the consideration, planning, implementation and operation of physical security measures at the High Commission, overseeing these measures at the mission and UK based properties and managing day-to-day issues as they arise.
Assist in preparation and coordination of security for High Commission events and VIP visits.
Support Corporate Service team by ensuring all physical security installations are compliant with Property Compliance Regulations on an electronic database.
Carry out any other duty assigned by PSM or ROSM

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

Strong customer service/engagement skills.
Excellent, clear oral and written communication skills.
Experience of collection and analysis of information, and report writing 
Extensive IT experience, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online software applications.
A high level of cultural awareness and respect for diversity.
Procurement and expense reconciliation experience.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

Recent work experience as an Operational Kenyan Police Officer.
Conversational swahili
Understanding of the security environment in Kenya
Training Delivery experience
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to maintain professional and focused under pressure more

Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission (BHC) Nairobi is a large, complex and diverse organisation of around 400 people, including diplomats and country-based staff. As well as managing all aspects of the UK-Kenya bilateral relationship, BHC hosts most staff working for British Embassy Mogadishu and several staff with regional remits.
The Head of HR will lead an expanded HR function... in support of every team working on the BHC platform. They will oversee delivery of high quality HR services from recruitment to retirement to almost 300 country-based staff. They will also provide an effective business partner function to managers and team leaders. Their principle objective is to ensure BHC gets the most out of its staff, and that staff get the most out of their time at BHC.
The Head of HR is a new position, replacing a combined HR/finance role, and reports to the Director of Corporate Services. It has the potential to improve materially the impact of BHC and the experience of those who work here. The successful candidate will be committed, dynamic, energetic, compassionate and efficient – with a solid track record in HR management.

Roles and responsibilities:
The Head of HR will:

Be accountable for delivery through their team of quality, efficient HR services;
Act as a business partner for managers and team leaders who need HR support;
Liaise regularly with the FCDO’s regional corporate services hub in Pretoria, which undertakes some transactional services on BHC’s behalf (including recruitment logistics), as well as offering advisory services;
Cooperate with the People Committee on various people-related initiatives to make BHC the happiest, most rewarding workplace it can be, supporting various thematic staff champions, and learning from best practice;
Cooperate with various colleagues on initiatives (led by HQ and locally inspired) to promote and organisational culture that is in line with our values;
Lead BHC’s efforts to stamp out bullying, harassment and discrimination and to promote fair and respectful treatment of staff;
Keep up-to-date with changes to Kenyan labour law, and UK best practice, to ensure BHC remains compliant;
Coordinate regular reviews of terms and conditions of service for country-based staff;
Lead on complex or sensitive individual casework, including HR-related legal cases;
Act as the key point of contact between BHC and its staff, specifically through cooperation with our country-based staff association.
Maintain and report on HR metrics, including for BHC’s Executive Committee;
Apply innovation and continuous improvement principles to ensure that the team is delivering as effectively and efficiently as possible;
Lead on pay issues with the Corporate Services Director and Head of Finance, including the process of annual pay settlements and performance-related pay;
Manage HR-related contracts (specifically medical and pension provision for country based staff), maintaining good working relationships with providers, and leading on procurement when contracts come up for renewal;
Manage the HR team, including supporting team members’ personal and professional development, allocating tasks, and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all HR functions;
Perform a role in BHC’s crisis preparations.

Resources managed:

1 x Learning, Development and Performance Manager (also Deputy Head of team) (grade EO)
2 x HR officer (grade AO)

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

In depth knowledge of Kenyan employment law and HR sector in Kenya;
At least 5 years’ experience working in HR, with at least 3 years in a management role;
Holder of Certified Human Resource Professional – (CHRP -K) qualification;
Full member with a valid practising certificate from the Institute of Human Resource Management
Experience of HR in an international context (eg at an Embassy, international company/organisation, or overseas);
Bachelor’s degree in HR management. Masters in related field will be an added advantage;
High quality written and verbal communication skills;
Good working knowledge of MS Office products.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

Understanding of, or experience of working in, HR in the UK or UK government.

Required behaviours  

Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing more

Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission (BHC) Nairobi is a large, diverse organisation of around 400 people, including diplomats and country-based staff. As well as managing all aspects of the UK-Kenya bilateral relationship, BHC hosts most staff working for British Embassy Mogadishu and several staff with regional remits.
The Learning, Development and Performance Manager is a new... position within an expanded HR function. It is designed to put learning, development and performance excellence at the centre of everything we do. The successful candidate will promote a learning culture at BHC and be responsible for aligning learning resources and activity with the needs of the organisation. They will report to the Head of HR and cooperate with the broader HR team to ensure BHC gets the most out of its staff, and that staff get the most out of their time at BHC.
Access to quality learning and development opportunities is one of the key drivers of employee engagement. The Learning, Deveopment and Performance Manager has the opportunity to really make a difference to individuals’ working lives and careers. To do that, they will need to demonstrate a passion for learning and developing others, as well as commitment, energy, innovation and heaps of proactivity.

Roles and responsibilities:
The Learning, Development and Performance Manager’s responsibilities fall into three main categories. They will:
Learning and development (L&D)

Coordinate regular updates of BHC’s learning needs analysis and produce L&D strategies that balance organisational needs and the development aspirations of staff;
Support teams to develop team L&D plans;
Liaise with FCDO’s International Academy to ensure staff in Nairobi access and benefit from regional L&D opportunities;
Coordinate and promote involvement of BHC staff in structured development programmes run by the International Academy (eg Emerging Leaders Programme);
collaborate with BHC’s staff-led learning and development committee to promote a learning culture and ensure that BHC’s L&D offer meets user needs;
Run a light-touch process for staff and teams to bid for L&D funding. Work with the L&D committee to allocate funds in line with strategy and central policy, and track the impact of funding;
Keeping up-to-date with best practice elsewhere in the global network and using it to improve Nairobi’s L&D offer;
Build a visible profile within BHC and act as L&D business partner for individuals, teams and staff groups;
Keep up-to-date with resources available within BHC, the International Academy, HQ and externally; and promote them to internal audiences;
Deliver the maximum impact with minimum resources. This will involve delivering some training themselves, and co-opting other colleagues to do so;
Delivery, procurement and coordination of training initiatives as required.

Performance Excellence

Run the BHC performance management process for country-based and most UK-based staff. This involves communicating process and timelines set by HQ, and organising training / support / briefing based on colleagues’ needs;
Keep up to date with changes to FCDO’s performance management process and adapt BHC’s approach as necessary;
Work with BHC’s performance excellence champion to promote excellence across all areas of work. This will include initiatives to promote honest performance conversations and structured performance plans; and to improve standards of line management;
Work with HR and finance colleagues to ensure timely and accurate payment of performance-related pay;
Collate feedback on the perfomance management process as well as line management and identify areas of improvement.

Other

Coorindate the delivery of regular induction days for new staff. Ensure Line Managers are well inducted in their role and supported to access relevant L&D;
Deputise for the Head of HR during absences on leave;
A corporate role in line with the successful candidate’s interests.

Resources managed:

The successful candidate will manage an annual learning and development budget of about £100k. They will be able to draw on support from the wider HR team as agreed with the Head of HR.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

At least 3 years experience in a learning and development position – ideally in an international context (eg at an Embassy, international company/organisation or overseas);
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (eg HR management or a learning-related discipline);
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills;
Good working knowledge of MS Office products.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

Member of the Institute of Human Resource Management;
Understanding of (or experience of working in) in relevant role in the UK or UK government;
Experience of delivering training

Required behaviours  

Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others more