Program / Department Summary
The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Nairobi, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.  The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.  In its role... as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
General Position Summary
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Officer/Snr Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner. 
Essential Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Financial management

Responsible for maintaining custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions.
Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented in relation to batch assigned in the Finance System.
Perform daily cash count with the Finance Officer, Snr Finance Officer or other person assigned.
Record payment vouchers daily in the cash sub-journal for the batch assigned.
Maintain the uncleared cash advance file and prepare past due advance report for the Finance officer or Snr Finance Officer on monthly basis.
Support Finance Officer or Snr Finance Officer to check-signers or bank authorizers for review and signature.
Support Finance officer/Snr Finance Officer to record payment vouchers daily in the bank and cash sub journal assigned.
Support Finance Officer/Snr Finance Officer to prepare cheques or wire transfer requests based on fully approved documents and present to approved.
Counter check expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment.
Responsible for gathering transaction documents required for donor reporting.
Assist with audit related requirements (timely documents retrieval, filing after audit completion, proving additional assistance as necessary)
Assist with scanning, copying, printing, and uploading of financial documents on relevant folders including monthly payments and vouchers for posting by the main office.
Any other duty as may be assigned.

Filing & Archiving

Responsible for filing all cash and bank vouchers and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded. Ensure all finance documents are properly labelled, filed and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner following Field Finance Manual
Submission of all original vatable invoices to Nairobi for VAT claim on timely basis for VAT claim on weekly basis
Ensure quality control of financial documents for completeness and proper referencing before archiving.
Assist with Sub-grant management and organizing sub-grant files.

Tax

Support Finance Officer/Snr Finance Officer with processing of withholding VAT and withholding tax as per KRA regulations including scanning copies to the main office on weekly basis.

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Accountability

Reports Directly To: Finance Officer (Isiolo & Marsabit) and Senior Finance Officers(Wajir & Maralal)
Works Directly With: Country Finance Team, Program teams and Regional Teams

Knowledge and Experience

A degree in accounting or a relevant business field.
Minimum CPA II or other relevant accounting qualification.
At least one year experience in accounting, bookkeeping or cashiering, including experience with double-entry accounting preferably in an international NGO.
Familiarity with major international donor rules and non-profit accounting.
Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software.
Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written English skills. more

The Position (General Position Summary)
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance & Grants Manager-Nawiri, the Finance Officer will primarily assist in the processing and recording of DA1 forms- VAT exemption applications and VAT refunds from Vendors. The Finance Officer will also carry out finance department related document archiving and retrievals, relevant filling,... photocopying and document collation as needed including counter checking all documents if in order before monthly filing. They will support the finance departments with other tasks in the absence of the Finance Officers in Nairobi office.
Essential Responsibilities
Financial Management

Extract transaction listing from Navigator financial system, identify all Programs transactions that are eligible for Tax exemption in line with the donor requirements.
Prepare DA1 forms for all programs including Nawiri consortium partners (Mercy Corps, BOMA, Caritas Lodwar, RTI & Mercy Corps) while ensuring that correct supporting documents are attached.
Draft USAID correspondence in line with DA1 forms and refund submissions.
Review all programs and Nawiri Consortium DA1 submitted documents are adequate and relevant, complete and computations are accurate.
Maintain a tracker for Mercy Corps and other Nawiri Consortium Partners DA1 submissions, refunds and regularly provide a status report.
Maintain hard and soft records of all DA1 forms submitted to USAID and all DA1 refunds received from USAID.
Follow up with vendors and all programs including Nawiri consortium partners regarding KRA approved VAT refunds. Capture all VAT refunds on the Navigator finance system.
Provide support to the finance officers and Assistants in Nairobi and field offices in their absence.
Prepare and maintain a database on a regular basis all the finance transactions and documents by ensuring that documents are well filed, scanned and are retrievable.
Facilitate efficient archiving of documents to the warehouse.
Support Finance Accounting department with entry of transaction in the accounting system on monthly basis.
Responsible for ensuring the reclass file is update and all documents filed and ready for audit.
Responsible for retrieving all audit samples during audits including IF Audit or documents requested.
Provide support to finance office as may be required.

Accountability
Reports Directly To: Finance & Grants Manager-Nawiri
Works Directly With: Program Managers, Country Finance/Grants Teams Operations/procurement teams
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

Degree in accounting or relevant field.
At least three years experience in document handling, filing, archiving and records keeping
Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Accuracy in the processing of DA1 forms, mathematical aptitude, and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written English skills. more

Program / Department Summary
The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Nairobi, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance.  The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures.  In its role... as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
General Position Summary
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner. 
Essential Job Responsibilities
Financial management

Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions.
Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented.
Perform daily cash count with the Finance Officer or other person assigned.
Record payment vouchers daily in the cash sub-journal.
Maintain the uncleared cash advance file and prepare past due advance report for the Finance and Compliance Manager on monthly basis.
Check-signers for review and signature.
Prepare bank payment vouchers and ensure that all bank transactions are properly and fully documented.
Record payment vouchers daily in the bank and cash sub journal.
Prepare cheques or wire transfer requests based on fully approved documents and present to approved.
Counter check expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment.
Prepare photocopies of vouchers and other supporting documents as required for the monthly reporting package to HQ Finance.
Support Finance Officer with monthly/Quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
Preparation of Month Amortizations as he/she may be assigned.

Filing & Archiving

File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded.
Assist with Sub-grant management and organizing sub-grant files.

Tax

Support Finance Officer with processing of withholding VAT and withholding tax as per KRA regulations.
Support with VAT Balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis and submit to the Finance and Compliance Manager monthly.

Payroll


Support Snr Finance Officer with preparation of payroll accrual entries.


Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning 


As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.


Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically.
to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Finance Officer
Works Directly With: Country Finance Team, Program teams and Regional Teams

Knowledge and Experience

A degree in accounting or a relevant business field.
Minimum CPA II or other relevant accounting qualification.
At least one year experience in accounting, bookkeeping or cashiering, including experience with double-entry accounting preferably in an international NGO.
Familiarity with major international donor rules and non-profit accounting.
Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software.
Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written English skills. more

The Position        
The Program Officer, Ventures provides critical operational, grant and donor management and fundraising support to the Mercy Corps Ventures team. This role will support our interactions with Mercy Corps’ procurement, consultancy, and development teams, including leading process improvement initiatives. This role will maintain our donor and grant reporting systems - including... being responsible for ensuring all of our donor reporting and communications are completed on-time, and to a high-quality.       
This role will also support our fundraising operations - providing important support to our fundraising team by managing our tracking system for funder outreach, and ensuring follow-ups are completed on-time. Finally, this role will get the opportunity to work closely with our Senior Managing Director, providing him with administrative support.        
We are looking for someone who is excited to be a core member of one of the leading early stage impact investors in emerging markets - this role will get a front-row seat to some of the most exciting venture-led innovation happening around the world!        
Essential Responsibilities    
VENTURES TEAM OPERATIONS (40%)        

Manage Ventures team operations, including support on procurement, invoicing, and contract management. 
Manage internal Ventures team administrative aspects, such as communications, meetings, offsites, etc. 
Manage Ventures team data management, for internal team and donor deliverable data, including supporting in ensuring data is updated, and providing light data analysis as needed. 
Lead process improvement initiatives across all of the above areas. 

GRANT ADMINISTRATION (20%)        

Maintain donor reporting and meeting tracker, proactively ensuring all donor deliverables we are delighting all of funders and completing deliverables early and with high quality. 
Lead drafting of donor reporting - including tracking and reporting key metrics, along with qualitative program updates. 
Support donor meetings - including scheduling, drafting call agendas and visuals, supporting follow-ups. 
Support on new proposals as needed. 

FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS (25%)        

Support for all Mercy Corps Ventures fundraisers in meeting coordination, call scheduling, tracking outreach, meetings, and follow-ups with key funders. 
Management of our fundraising tracking system - including tracking outreach, meetings, and follow-ups. 
Support on follow-ups for funders where possible, including the preparation of documents or follow-up emails. 
Research and preparation for funder meetings as needed. 

SUPPORT TO THE SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR (15%)        

Scheduling & calendar management for Senior Managing Director (scheduling & calendar management in addition to fundraising meetings). 
Support on meeting preparation for Mercy Corps, board, or executive team meetings for Senior Managing Director. 
Support on coordination and serve as point of contact for Mercy Corps teams to Senior Managing Director. 

Supervisory Responsibility       
The Program Officer, Ventures has no supervisory responsibilities.      
Accountability        
Reports Directly To: Senior Director of Strategy & Operations.       
Works Directly With: Ventures Senior Managing Director, Ventures team, Mercy Corps back office teams (procurement, accounts payable, consultancy team, etc), Ventures donors and board members. 
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders       
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.       
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills        

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years of professional experience. 
Project management skills, able to balance multiple priorities. 
Proficiency with MS Outlook and online collaboration tools / software, willingness to work with data and numbers. 
Problem solving and time management skills. 
Clear written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
Proactive and independent worker, high attention to detail. 
English fluency required. more

General Position Summary

The Finance Assistant will work under the direction of the Senior Finance and Grants Officer Lodwar and will be responsible for the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner to support the program team activities. The Finance Assistant is expected to work collaboratively with program and operations departments, be a custodian of all... financial resources and report on any concerns regarding financial irregularities. 

Essential Job Description
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented.
Supports transaction entry with the assigned batch
Responsible for gathering transaction documents required for donor reporting
Responsible for compiling monthly intercompany vouchers and assist with preparations of documents for month end package
Maintain the uncleared cash advance file and prepare past due advance report for the Senior Finance and Grants officer
Assist with audit related requirements (timely documents retrieval, filing after audit completion, proving additional assistance as necessary)
Assist with scanning, copying, printing and uploading of financial documents on relevant folders
Assist Finance Officer with field cash reimbursements.
Perform daily, weekly and monthly cash counts together with Finance and Grants Officer
Ensure all finance documents are properly labelled, filed and stored in a clear and easily accessible manner following Field Finance Manual
Submission of all original vatable invoices to Nairobi for VAT claim on timely basis for VAT claim
Ensure quality control of financial documents for completeness and proper referencing before archiving
Responsible for cash and bank vouchers filing, statutory audit reports and other financial documents filing and maintenance of filing system (Hard copy and electronic) according to MC Procedures; manage finance archives and ensure monthly update of the Finance archiving index
Any other duty as may be assigned

 GRANTS MANAGEMENT

Assist with follow up on sub award compliance issues and audits and document resolutions.
Ensure proper organization of sub award files
Assist in sub award site audits and prepare site visit reports.
Support Senior Finance and Grants Officer and Finance Officer with review of Sub award documents on monthly basis.

Organizational Learning 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Supervisory Responsibility
None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Senior Finance and Grants Officer Lodwar Office.
Works Directly With: Field Director, Country Finance/Grants Teams, Program Teams, Implementing Partners.
Knowledge and Experience

Degree in accounting or a relevant business field.
Minimum CPA II or other relevant accounting qualification.
At least one year experience in accounting, bookkeeping or cashiering, including experience with double-entry accounting preferably in an international NGO.
Familiarity with major international donor rules and non-profit accounting.
Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software.
Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written English skills. more

Position Summary
The International Finance Analyst (IFA) is the IF Department team member charged with supporting a regional portfolio of countries and ensuring that the financial reporting and compliance standards for European donor-funded projects are met throughout the region. The IFA is responsible for supporting the country operations in adhering to internal and external policies and... regulations through technical financial support in areas such as financial reporting, recruiting and training, communications, compliance, and adherence to budget.
As well as working closely with Finance and Programme team members, and with various other support office departments including Compliance, the IFA will also liaise on financial matters with external stakeholders including European donors and other NGO partners.
Essential Job Responsibilities

Proposal Development

Serve as review point for country-led proposal budget development and revisions by providing financial data and correct donor templates as needed and making recommendations regarding budgeting to ensure that reasonable provision is included for appropriate costs which comply with donor guidelines.
Review and when necessary, create financial narrative justifications to accompany budgets and liaise with donors to ensure that any proposal budget queries are cleared promptly.
Track and monitor submitted awards/proposals and assist with preparation of requested additional information, including financial aspects of due diligence process, as required.
Review the financial clauses of contracts received and advise on financial matters as required.

Project Financial Management

The IFA is the focal point responsible for overall financial monitoring on grants for both external donor requirements and internal Mercy Corps policies and requirements.
On award of a grant, design and develop coded budgets to meet grant needs and using financial system reporting tools, design and construct Budget versus Actual reports suitable for all stakeholders.
Provide ongoing monitoring of grants through monthly budget versus actual reports to strict deadlines ensuring that all issues are highlighted and promptly communicated to stakeholders. Coordinate with the implementation team to ensure issues are being addressed on a timely basis.
Prepare required reports to donor agencies (EC, ECHO, FCDO, etc) along with related supporting schedules and payment requests.
Review budgets and advise the country team on grant budget modifications required to reflect technical and implementation changes, ensuring any amendments are in accordance with donor requirements.
Support country team’s adherence to Mercy Corps internal policies and standards as well as adherence to Mercy Corps’ Complex Programs management standards.
In conjunction with the Compliance Team, maintain effective contact with country offices regarding financial reporting and grant regulations, advising and training.
Serve on Complex Programme Boards within the portfolio, providing financial and compliance information to ensure issues are being managed or escalated as required.
Monitor grant-level cash flow and submit funding requests to donor agencies on a timely basis as required by the grant agreement and MC internal procedures.

Audit Assistance

Assist in preparation for the MCinE annual statutory audit, including input on International Finance issues such as project closures and co-financing and liaising with country offices to ensure sampled transitions are timeously received and submitted documentation is compliant.
Advise on country-level or donor-specific audits, including providing requested information and responses to audit queries and management letter responses.
Monitor and support implementation of country action plans in the clearance of external or internal audit findings relating to the implementation of European grants.

Strategy, Planning & Learning

Coordinate with peers to share knowledge and develop best practices for IFAs and country Finance Managers.
Identify finance-specific knowledge essential for other teams and develop guidance for IF team, FMs and non-finance staff on relevant finance topics.

Country Office Support and Capacity Building

Serve as member of the hiring team and provide technical vetting of senior country office finance staff.
Travel to the countries being supported and provide technical financial support, training and oversight. Review and provide feedback on the country finance operations and MC and donor compliance.
In relation to MCinE grants, monitor and report on country office finance staff training needs and requirements ensuring areas identified are promptly addressed.
Assist with the opening and closing of a country programme by providing financial guidance and assistance.
Provide additional onboarding to new senior finance staff on MCinE grant financial management and policies.

Accountability
Reports Directly To: Senior International Finance Analyst
Works Directly With: Country Finance and Programme teams, various support office departments including Finance, Programmes, and Compliance, and external stakeholders including European donors and other NGO partners.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

Degree in Accounting or Finance, part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience in a relevant field
Experience of computerized accountancy packages
Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - with a high proficiency in Excel essential
Business spoken and written English is required, with proficiency in a relevant second language considered an advantage
Previous finance or grant management experience preferred
Experience working in an International NGO preferred more

Description
The primary responsibility will be to implement the Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) component of AgBase, with minimum supervision, from the beginning to the end, ensuring that they conform to the program objectives, and are executed efficiently. This includes building a strong day to day working relationship with program partners and the team, actively contributing in meetings... and presentations. The position requires one to continually build their technical expertise, applying it to the work done for the program and partners.
In addition, the role will be supporting the Community Accountability Reporting Mechanism (CARM). S/he will be managing day-to-day accountability feedback that includes handling of partner feedback. S/he will also be responsible for internal and/or external referrals, to compile reports on feedback and provide recommendations to the programs for improving the response.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MERAL:

Support in research design, monitoring and evaluation activities that inform and improve each intervention.
Manage research firms and consultants, ensuring high levels of coordination and integration into overall programming, as well as appropriate support for partners to deliver research projects and assignments on time & on budget.
Support in the design and implementation of evaluations and assessments as outlined in the program proposal, drawing on appropriate research and survey tools and incorporating Mercy corps standards.
Coordinate data extraction with partners, following principles of LEAN data, working under pre-agreed data collection frameworks which minimize new data collection from partners.
Establish sound data collection, cleaning, managing, analysis and reporting strategies on required performance indicators
Perform data analysis to capture behavioral, product performance and market insights, tied to AFA’s learning agenda and individual partner engagement research plans as necessary.
Engage in relevant field research in support of data and information gathering.
Act as the custodian of research data, ensuring adequate data protection procedures are maintained during data acquisition and adherence to mercy corps and global standards ensuring compliance and security procedures are maintained.
Support in distilling insights and learning to ensure ecosystem impact, learning from implementation of successful models and program failures.
Develop engaging content that resonates with different stakeholders, highlighting significant developments and success stories in the technology and innovation landscape.

 Administration

Track and finalize contractual agreements, includes defining scopes of work and drafting service completions.
Generate operations and finance requisitions for approval and payment/reimbursements.
Interface with Finance, prepare cash flow projections and resolving deficits.
Support in developing work plans and review of budget allocations on an ongoing basis in consultation with the director.

Influence & Representation:

Work together with MCA MERAL Director, to identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments, and other stakeholders.
Participate in a community of practice in developing insights and in conducting research activities that are the forefront of development thinking linking to industry leaders.
Liaise with Mercy corps HQ M&E and research staff

 Supporting Community Accountability Reporting Mechanism (CARM)

Design and implement CARM system and tools.
Lead data entry and management of the CARM database.
Maintenance of an effective record and filing system for all complaints solved and pending issues including correspondences and other related documents for quick and easy reference.
Ensure that the feedback is kept confidential and access to that information is in line with the guidelines.
Support partner and Program Teams on beneficiary accountability and learning systems.
Provide timely feedback to the program teams on concerns raised by partners on program activities.
Prepare reports on feedback, provide recommendations and share it with the program.
In coordination with the program team all the actions taken for those feedbacks, and include them as appropriate in the CARM monthly report, and program donor reports.
Provide feedback to the beneficiaries and stakeholders accordingly, whenever required.
Train staff and partners on compliance and accountability tools, and other processes as required.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING 
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Short-term individual consultants and firms.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reports directly to: Director, MERAL
Works directly with: Program Director, Deputy Program Director, Director MERAL, Strategic learning Lead, AgriFin Technical Team, Briter program team, Finance, and Operations staff.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Research Design and Methodology, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or a related field (A Master’s degree in either of the fields would be an added advantage)
At least 5 years’ experience in similar roles designing, managing and implementing results-based research activities, preferably a research agency or management consultancy.
Experience working in the digital financial services, technology, and agriculture space, with private, public institutions in a development setup.
Experience analyzing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data.
Strong computer software skills with proficiency in relevant systems for data analysis, such as Excel, SPSS, STRATA and R programming and other data management systems
Experience providing technical assistance and delivering trainings
Well organized and can manage multiple projects at the same time.
Experience in working with diversified teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work constructively in teams
Allowed to work in Kenya, with experience in region preferred. more

General Position Summary


Under the pilot phase, from December 2020 to December 2022, the consortium partners recorded several key achievements and valuable were lessons during implementation. The pilot was implemented in Bille, Borrong, Kpasham, Demsa wards of Demsa LGA; Gereng and Tambo wards of Girei LGA; Gyawana ward of Lamurde LGA; Kodompti ward of Numan LGA; Gengle and Ndikong ward of... Mayo Belwa LGA. To consolidate its goal COMITAS phase II will continue to focus on its four pillars which capitalizes on each of consortium partners’ expertise and strengths:

Strengthen traditional conflict resolution in the targeted locations in Adamawa state;
Improve trust in authorities’ commitment to provide security and adequate resource management;
Enhanced collaboration in managing use of natural resources;
Improve intra and inter communal perceptions

The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) Officer is a key team member of Mercy Corps’ Program Performance and Quality (PaQ) unit. The unit exists to support program design, implementation and utilization of information collected at different stages. The position holder will support the team with technical oversight planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation, ensuring quality in accordance with accepted standards, providing essential feedback for learning, accountability and decision making. S/he will be responsible for providing internal capacity building for program staff on monitoring and evaluation activities as well as review and develop timely and quality reports and the tools necessary to meet Mercy Corps and donor reporting requirements. S/he will coordinate and support data collection and analysis activities facilitated by MEL Assistant and regularly providing technical oversight, problem-solving and support.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategy and Design

Contribute to adapting existing M&E systems to monitor and evaluate project activities and impact, in accordance with existing Mercy Corps DM&E guidelines.
Ensure regular reporting to the Consortium Coordinator and assist in the coordination of Consortium MEL activities.
Assist in program strategy design, planning and implementation to ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ Minimum Standards, including the use of standardized tools and indicators and documentation methodologies.
Lead and support the design and implementation of assessments and other pre, ex-ante and post data collection and analysis.
Support learning-to-action events, reflection session to analyze data for programmatic use and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design, planning and implementation.

Data Management and Quality Control

Assist program teams to develop and maintain knowledge and Information management system to support data collection, reflection, analysis and reporting needs.
Ensure quality control procedures and accuracy of entered data and comparing it with the existing filing system to make sure all records are consistent and aligned.
Provide support in the development of MEL Plans, tools, survey design, methodology, data analysis, and other services as may be required for program monitoring and evaluation.
Oversee data indicator tracking and analysis, linking it with evidence on a regular basis and ensure that data and metrics in field reports are accurate.
Remain updated with developments among the Mercy Corps Nigeria MEL community and agency-wide MEL trends and resources, and ensure that the MEL team are applying MC guidance and policies appropriate and in a timely manner.

Technical Support

Maintain an up to date database that reflects progress through TolaData (including disaggregated beneficiary counts) and donor indicators
Play key role in the development and leading in the review of program logical framework, intervention strategies and M&E frameworks and document changes to generate learnings and ideas for programs
Work with the program team to identify opportunities to innovate M&E systems (particularly digital enhancement, data visualization, GIS).
Coordinate assessments, evaluations and monitoring surveys in area of operation.

Documentation, Reporting and Learning

Regularly document program data analysis summaries, and evaluations and provide evidence-based information, and other high quality, results-based documentation.
Produce quality program reports and support program teams to review and improve on quality of reporting.
Visit sites and partners to collect supplementary data, stories and conduct qualitative research both independently and in teams and support partner-organizations with proper documentation and report generation.
Work closely with Learning and Communication officer to identify and document different case stories and communications points and process across programs.

Additional Tasks

Ensure regular communication, coordination and reporting with the Consortium Coordinator (IOM)
Maintain professional relationships with local government officials, private sector partners, NGOs, other development organizations, and civil society organizations.
Maintain an active advisory role with the program and MEL team to help guide them towards robust and relevant data collection.
Work with MEL and IT staff to maximize the value and utility of technology initiatives for effective MEL for Adamawa and Taraba state
Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or representatives.



Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves. 
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects. 
Supervisory Responsibility: MEL Assistants
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Program Manager.
Works Directly With: The Country MEL Manager, COMITAS field teams, Communications team, Consortium Coordinator M&E Assistant.
Knowledge and Experience

BA/Sc. in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies or other similar field; MA/MS/MBA in similar fields or equivalent is also preferred.
At least 4 year of experience in development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation or other learning efforts is required.
Past or current experience with conducting MEL for peacebuilding is preferable.
Should understand concepts and demonstrate skills in monitoring and evaluation, results frameworks/program logics, and participatory monitoring.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and reporting techniques.
Ability to design and implement surveys and knowledge of commonly used sampling techniques.
Experience with facilitation, capacity building, formal and informal knowledge transfer, partnership strengthening, and empowering staff through opportunities for growth and development.
Experience leading learning extraction, development and sharing as part of the monitoring and evaluation feedback process.
Familiarity with data visualization and data analytics
Knowledge of statistical analysis software such as Tableau, SPSS, EPI Info and mobile data collection platforms preferable.
Experience with digital or technology platforms for program and MEL related activities
Strong ability to work across teams
Communicates well with remote collaborators.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is a plus. more

The Regional GESI advisor is an ongoing role for the region. This position typically spends 50% of its time providing technical support to specific programs, while the remaining 50% of time is allocated to strategic support, country level capacity strengthening and program development.
The Regional GESI Advisor will support country and regional teams to develop and advance GESI by working with... regional leadership, country teams, global and regional technical support teams, and partners to: 1) provide remote and in-person technical support to Mercy Corps program teams to conduct GESI analysis , integrate GESI specific approaches into programs, and use data to achieve GESI outcomes; 2) facilitate capacity sharing support and mentorship to country and program level managers and GESI specialists and animate a lively community of practice group to promote cross-learning, resource sharing and collective visioning; 3) Support priority proposal development efforts to embed strong GESI transformative approaches from the outset of program design.
This position will be the regional representative of the global Gender and Social Inclusion Technical Support Unit (TSU) team, and will work closely with the global team to ensure that Mercy Corps’ priority approaches and tools are effectively rolled out within the region. The position will be housed within the regional team and reporting to the Regional Technical Director, supporting our regional and country teams to advance our Africa regional strategy and ensure that agency GESI strategies, approaches, and standards are applied in action across the diverse Africa portfolio.

Essential Job Responsibilities

STRATEGY & VISION

Serve as a key technical resource within the region for the agency’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Social Inclusion strategy, including support to key target countries in the region.
Facilitate the integration of GESI into regional strategic and annual planning efforts.
Support research initiatives which advance the agency’s learning on innovative approaches to GESI work in the region.
Support internal and external communication efforts (articles, case studies, conferences and forums) to highlight Mercy Corps’ GESI work in East Africa.
Design indicators and research components on gender and inclusion to build an evidence base for MC’s strategic decision making.

TEAM CAPACITY SHARING

Lead the Africa community of practice of regional, country-level, and project based GESI specialists to promote learning and capacity sharing across the region.
Support equitable and inclusive hiring processes for GESI advisors, program managers on GESI specific programs, and other positions that require significant GESI experience.
Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach GESI objectives.
With the global GESI team, participate in training/capacity sharing efforts aimed at strengthening the skills of GESI specialists and champions across the region, including on the GESI Minimum Standards.

PROGRAM AND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

Help teams design and run participatory, inclusive data collection process to understand community needs and priorities and incorporate those needs and priorities into program design.
Contribute to or advise program design efforts including supporting secondary GESI data review, designing/ co-leading gender analyses, participating in design workshops, providing technical review of logical frameworks and proposal narratives, supporting GESI indicator selection and occasionally drafting portions of proposal documents.
Provide timely and quality inputs on inclusion for proposals and log-frames in coordination with Program Managers.
Identify funding opportunities for new GESI-focused and integrated programs.
Support recruitment of regional consultants and GESI key personnel for programs.
Guide country teams to build GESI responsive budgets that reflect GESI commitments at the agency and country-level.

PROGRAM QUALITY

Support program teams to roll-out and adhere to GESI integration minimum standards across all programs
Support proactive GESI integration into humanitarian response programs
Provide technical support, coaching, training and capacity sharing to support high quality GESI equality outcomes within programs, especially during program start-up and kick off
Support teams to contextual GESI tools for their country and program contexts
Work closely with monitoring, evaluation and learning teams in the region to establish assessment, monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure and improve upon program quality and impact, specific to GESI integration
Conduct program quality field or support visits as required
Develop and roll-out indicators to measure and evidence safe, dignified, and inclusive delivery of services for people of different gender, age and special needs.

LEARNING AND IMPACT

In collaboration with the program quality department, contribute to the set-up and implementation of a lessons learnt system to capture learnings on GESI integration across the region
Ensure GESI is integrated across program performance tools, theories of change, indicators, and log frames.
Contribute to country-level initiatives such as research agendas and internal learning exercises
Track GESI related learning and evidence across the region and help teams use that knowledge to advocate for distinctive GESI approaches and tools.

INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

Represent Mercy Corps at relevant GESI regional coordination mechanisms and meetings
Cultivate and activate relationships with women’s rights, gender equality, and social inclusion focused civil society organizations across the region for shared learning and potential partnership
Support internal and external communication efforts (articles, case studies, conferences and forums) to highlight to Mercy Corps’ GESI work in Africa
Contribute to agency-wide GESI integration efforts and communities of practice as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibility

Consultants, Short-Term assignments, Interns as may be required

Accountability

Reports Directly to: Africa Technical Director with a double accountability to the global Director for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Works Directly with: Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors, Country Directors and Directors of Programs, Program Directors/Managers implementing gender-focused or multi-sector programs, Regional and Global Technical Support Unit, Africa Gender Working Group Team, Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative Leads

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Knowledge And Experience

Master’s degree in International Development, Women’s Studies, Gender or a comparable area of study preferred. Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant professional experience is also acceptable.
7 years of experience in international development work, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in GESI technical work
Experience directly implementing programs is required
Substantial background in GESI and development work including experience conducting GESI analyses, capacity sharing/training, gender and inclusion outcomes
Experience working in the Africa is required
Strong English writing skills required
Strong facilitation skills required
Knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
It is expected that this position will travel to Mercy Corps country missions within the Africa region, including insecure environments, for up to 30% of time. However, travel expectations can be adjusted based on the individual needs of the successful candidate. more

RESPONSIBILITIES

Vision, Strategy and Organizational Development
Working with the E4I MD and E4I SMT, develop and champion a vision for growth of E4I globally.
Lead the planning, development, and execution of the E4I energy strategy, including managing iterations of strategic vision documents.
Develop recommendations for E4I’s organizational restructuring and support operationalization of... the new structures.
With the E4I SMT, develop and operationalize new energy services and verticals that respond to sector needs in alignment with E4I’s core capabilities to drive the global growth of the E4I platform.
Support the effective functioning of the E4I SMT through clear delineation of roles and responsibilities, agenda setting, and reporting on organizational priorities.
Lead planning and facilitation of an annual E4I strategy refresh.
Conduct data-driven analysis to support and make recommendations on strategy and organizational performance.
Present results to the MD and Mercy Corps’ leadership teams.
Operational Oversight, Technical Leadership and Quality Assurance
Support the MD to oversee the daily operations of the E4I platform ensuring that E4I teams are performing and providing the services required to ensure E4I grants and contracts are effectively delivered.
In collaboration with E4I’s MD and SMT, create a framework to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of E4I’s energy programs and consulting services.
Direct technical operations on select large, high-priority energy programs working with E4I’s MD and SMT.
Provide hands-on support to the Head of Advisory Services to ensure technical excellence and efficient performance of advisory teams.
Ensure learnings are integrated to improve E4I’s operations including in ongoing energy programs and in the design of new, large-scale programs and technical services.
Provide support to teams at key program stages including program start-up, kick-off meetings, inception meeting check-ins, quality audits and spot checks, and end of program transitions.

Organizational Growth

With the respective department heads, define and execute growth strategies and fundraising plans for E4I’s new energy services and verticals.
Oversee fundraising efforts for select high priority major energy programs, working closely with the E4I MD, and the relevant Mercy Corps business development teams.
Build and manage relationships with strategic global energy donors and partners.
Provide technical leadership on proposals by setting the vision and strategy, driving program design, defining competitive partnerships, and negotiating partner scopes of work, informing budget development, and leading writing of technical proposal sections.
Lead deal-closing for select high priority major energy programs and consulting services.
Represent select energy programs at industry conferences and events as a presenter or participant.
People Management and Planning
Manage and mentor small team of energy program managers and professionals in Kenya and globally, helping them to deliver programs and grow their skills and experience.
Review E4I’s staffing structures, prepare E4I’s new personnel planning and job descriptions, and oversee recruitment and onboarding of new E4I team members.
Be a champion for the mission, vision and values of E4I and Mercy Corps.
Promote and encourage a transparent, collaborative and ethical work culture, with a focus on open feedback and professional development.

REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications

Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance, International Development, Energy, Environment, Climate Change or other relevant subject

Experience

15+ years’ experience in wide-ranging, cross-functional business areas
Experience in an energy access context in Africa working at the nexus of program leadership, strategy, and operations
“Hands-on” experience in program development, strategic planning, and program implementation
Experience designing and delivering energy access portfolios in Africa in partnership with the private sector
Fundraising experience

Skills

Excellent leadership and motivational skills. Track record managing a diverse mix of professionals and different cultures
Program and project conceptualization and design skills
Excellent organization and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple programs and client engagements, meet deadlines and allocate resources and budgets effectively
Ability to develop partnerships and strong and effective relationships with different stakeholders.
Ability to mentor clients and help them develop solutions
Ability to critique and develop financial models
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Effective public speaker or workshop facilitator
Fluent English

Personal Qualities

Team player
High energy
Attention to detail and a focus on results
Ability to think outside the box, to see the big picture and connect the dots
Ability to work calmly under pressure
A can-do and collaborative mindset
Willingness to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice
Passion for working in the development and impact sector
Close alignment with the mission and values of Mercy Corps

Supervisory Responsibility

E4I Head of Advisory Services
Senior Energy Program Development Manager
E4I Program Managers

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Managing Director of E4I
Works Directly With: Those under supervisory responsibility, E4I SMT, Regional Program Teams, Regional and Country Directors, Technical Support Unit, International Finance, Business Development Teams (New Initiatives, Corporates and Foundations, Strategic Partnerships), Program Performance and Quality. more