Main Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Administrative supervision.


Supervision of Operations Assistant, drivers, cleaners and cooks and allocate work appropriately.


Finance


Lead the budget preparation, budget revision and budget management for Kakuma field office.
On monthly basis coordinate and liaise with the Kakuma Desk officer to review budget to... actual reports to ensure propriety of information
Financial reporting to various donors as per the requirements
On monthly basis, meet with the Field Manager to review budget to actual reports to ensure propriety of information and provide appropriate advice to the Field Manager.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures by the Kakuma program
Prepare for internal and external audits and donor financial reviews as may be required.
Prepare and submit monthly cash projections for Kakuma based on work plans to the Kakuma Desk Officer.
Ensuring timely and complete collection of invoices, placing payment requests, submitting for payment and follows through on vendor balance reconciliations with the Desk Officer.
Maintain communication and ensure timely payment of suppliers based in Kakuma as well as obtain relevant documentation for transaction back-up.
Continually maintaining proper systems of storing cash, making payments and keeping cash books and other financial records. Responsible for the integrity of the petty cash system in Kakuma.
Management & maintenance of Kakuma petty cash and submitting the petty cash vouchers to Kakuma Desk Officer within the stipulated timeline.
Provide support and basic training for administration, outreach, M&E creative staff in the preparation of payment and petty cash vouchers and other related finance transactions such as travel accountability, interpretation of financial reports, communication and continuous staff on- job trainings.


Human Resource Support


Ensuring proper orientation of locally recruited staff.
Managing and administering Kakuma staff leave database and records, coordinating annual leave plans and communicating leave policy benefits.
Monthly Incentive staff salary processing and submission to the Kakuma desk officer.
Co-ordinate HR activities such as making arrangements for internal staff trainings and seminars/workshops for Kakuma field office.
Maintaining HR records related to employment contracts, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, employment status and similar records for refugees and local staff.
Co-ordinate all recruitment activities including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews and ensuring reference checks for refugee and locally recruited staff.
Coordinate and ensure submission of monthly Time and Effort Sheets by staff members and ensure update and record keeping of the same.
Maintain HR records for incentive staff relating to; employment contracts/status, performance reviews, disciplinary issues and maintenance of up to date emergency contact list of all incentive staff.
Be familiar with both FilmAid and the Kenya Codes of conduct.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information that he/she may have access to in the execution of his duties.


General Duties


Oversee the development and execution of procurement plans for Kakuma office.
Support general finance and procurement processes by researching needed information.
Be proactive in improving skills by keeping up to date with new / latest development in finance / procurement / administration.
Ensure clear and accessible record keeping and filing of all activities and expenses.
Ensure good communication within and outside the project. Represent the project and its goals to callers, writers, and visitors from the community, NGOs, and CBOs as needed.
Collaborate with FilmAid colleagues as needed or requested to meet reporting requirements, develop proposals, address management needs, design products, or respond to funders.
Reporting monthly on support services status of the program to the Kakuma Field Manager.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information that he/she may have access to in the execution of his/her duties.
To be familiar with and report any violation of FilmAid Code of Conduct including any acts of Fraud and corruption to the Field Manager or the Country Director.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.


Qualifications and Requirements:


Degree in Business administration, Accounting, Commerce, Logistics / supply chain management, or other relevant discipline.
Qualification in Certified Public Accounts (CPA) K or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
At least 3 years’ experience in administration, finance and in coordinating staff travel preferably with a humanitarian organization.
Good understanding of project management cycles and budget allocation/ tracking/reviews.
Minimum 3 years of involvement in budget management (including drafting, revisions, reporting).
Experience working in a field office and with experience in project planning and budgeting.
Must have supervised at least 3 people and involved in handling various human resource process and functions within an organization or program.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
Experience or knowledge in fleet management, stores management & coordinating staff travel
Appreciates cultural diversity.
Experience working with QuickBooks Online accounting software.
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  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Audit
Planning, Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation and Technical Support


Organizational Planning: In coordination with the Executive Director and the Area Managers, leads the development of annual organizational plans; lead the consolidation and review of monthly area-level work-plans;
Organizational Reporting: Maintains an effective program reporting system to ensure the submission of timely... and quality organization’s quarterly and annual reports to the SMT and the Board of Directors;
HR Management and technical supervision of the program teams: Leads the recruitment of program and project related staff and supervises the Senior MERL Officer and Program Officer; Ensures that the Field Senior Program Officers and other key program staff ensure compliance and reflectively of FilmAid’s commitment to quality and meet donor contractual obligations;
Oversees that the M&E Department has set up the tools, system, processes, and procedures to ensure the timely collection, aggregation and analysis of M&E data; Reviews all M&E reports and provides support to the MERL Officer as required; the timely establishment of work plans and M&E plans to donors; Reviews all learning and research products, and leads the development of the strategy;
Programmatic Information Management: archiving grants documents, plans, reports, M&E data, methodologies, content, trackers in collaboration with the Program Officer; Maintains a stakeholder database and keeps track of programmatic meetings between FilmAid and UN agencies, donors, aid agencies, government stakeholder to foster positive relationships;
Project Quality Control: methodologies, progress against work plans - aligned with field-level meetings (agree on purpose of meeting, objective at country level); Ensures that the design and technical support by FilmAid staff for content production, training and community engagement meets donor requirements and FilmAid’s internal quality standards;
Back-stopping Support: management of bulk SMS system; field-level programmatic support incase of gaps in staffing or other needs - working closely with the Area Managers;


Grant Management


Project Inception: lead project inception process at NBO-level; support Area Managers to facilitate field-level project inception processes; monitoring procurement plans; support The Area Managers with the field-level grant planning processes;
Leads all project launch activities and coordinate with the area managers to ensure area-based inception
Project Implementation: Supports Project Team Leads to ensure that they are implementingwork plans on time and scope;
Donor Reporting: Maintains the donor reporting tracker and ensure timely submission of program reports to Donors; Coordinates closely with the MERL Department to ensure that M&E data is incorporated into program reports; Supports and at times leads the production of program reports; Reviews all contractually obligated program reports prior to submission to the donor; Submits reports to donors and holds follow-up and review meetings with donors as necessary.
Plans Project Close-out; Leads project closeout activities in collaboration with the Area Managers to enhance program learning for subsequent projects.


Organizational Management & Development (30%)


Strategic Planning: Supports the Executive Director in the development of organizational multi-year strategic plans and annual reviews;
Resource Acquisition: Leads the development with support of Team Leads and Technical specialists to continually review and update organizational and project profiles, maps, thematic briefs, and other communication and marketing materials; works closely with Executive Directors, Area Managers and relevant Senior staff on GO/NO GO decisions for opportunities; Drafts concept notes and work closely with the Executive Directors, Area Managers and Senior staff to brainstorm new activities and concepts; Coordinates the development of all proposals, actively contributing to the technical writing and ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements;
Represents the Executive Director in external meetings with stakeholders, donors and partners as required.


Qualifications and Skills Requirements:


Education: bachelor’s degree in communications, International Development, or any other relevant social and behavioral science discipline.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of four years of progressive professional management level experience in program planning, implementation and coordination, preferably with an international humanitarian aid organization managing donor-funded projects.
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  • Project Management
The Finance Officer facilitates the efficient and effective financial and defined operational duties of FilmAid Kenya programmes. He/She ensures compliance with FilmAid Kenya Accounting and Finance policies and procedures, as well as grants contracts under the guidance and oversight of the Finance Manager.

Key Performance Indicators:


Ensuring timely end-month closure, which includes data... input, bank and petty cash reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, and receivable reconciliations.
Ensuring a smooth process and conclusion of the statutory audit and donor desk reviews
Provide support and training for program staff in the preparation of payment and petty cash vouchers and other related finance transactions such as travel accountability, interpretation of financial reports through regular visits, communication, and continuous staff on-job training.
Developing a clear filing system for all documents and tracking system for payments including the vendor balance reconciliation.
Timely submission of donor and internal reports to the Finance Manager for review
Checking, correcting, and ensuring proper authorization and documentation for all location’s transactions before inputting in Quick Books


Key Duties

FINANCE

Book Keeping and Accountancy:


Ensuring timely and complete collection of monthly financial returns and documents.
Receive Invoices from the Admin Officer and Procurement Officer and place requests for billing and subsequently place cheque/payment requests.
Review petty cash vouchers and related backup documents for approval by the Finance Manager and managing Petty cash as needed.
Prepare and maintain monthly QuickBooks entries including Data input, reconciliations, and reporting of all program/project financial transactions, including deposits, disbursements, and receipts for their specific program. This will be completed on a monthly basis.
Posting of the location’s budgets and entries, in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain communication and ensure timely payment of suppliers as well as obtain relevant documentation for transaction backup.
Coordinate financial planning and budget projections and regular budget revisions.
Provide recommendations for cost allocation for all location’s budgets
Provide support and training for program staff in the preparation of payment and petty cash vouchers and other related finance transactions such as travel accountability, interpretation of financial reports through regular visits, communication, and continuous staff on-job training.
Update and review various account reconciliations to ensure their correctness and give guidelines on how to resolve any differences. I.e. bank and system reconciliations.
Checking all programme’s cash payments to ensure accuracy and that all amounts are accounted for.
Discuss and prepare the necessary documentation for credit account opening with suppliers
Coding and posting journal voucher entries into the general ledger
Filing and making payments for the statutory deductions in good time.


System Implementation


Monitor, reinforce, and advise on the improvement of financial internal control systems
Implement and maintain FilmAid’s financial management strategies
Develop and maintain a clear filing system for documents
Develop and maintain a clear tracking system for payments
Checking, correcting, and ensuring proper authorization and documentation for all location’s transactions before inputting in Quick Books


Audits


Lead donor reviews for location programs
Assist in preparing for internal and external statutory audit


Financial Reporting


Draft the location’s financial reports to local and international donors and submit them to the Finance manager
On a monthly basis, meet with the field location’s Operations Officer to review the budget to actual reports to ensure the propriety of information
Report regularly on the financial status of the location’s programmes


Cash Management


Review and submit monthly cash projections from the location’s Operations Officer based on work plans to the Finance Manager
Ensure timely funds transfer of funds to the projects and for Administration
Regular review and monitoring of accounts payable, Accounts receivable, and petty cash functions
Monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts and Country Office Administration


Qualification – Essential Skills and Experience


Bachelor of Commerce or Finance; Business Administration, or any relevant discipline
Qualification in certified public accounts (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
At least 3 years’ experience in finance preferably with a humanitarian organization
Commitment to humanitarian principles and action
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  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Audit
Position Competency Profile:
Program Design and Delivery

Develop and implement youth engagement activities, programs, and events aimed at addressing the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Kakuma refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement, and surrounding host community. In particular conducting community awareness activities, workshops, training, events,... and other relevant activities that relate to peaceful coexistence and social cohesion
Facilitate regular engagement with young people, their families and communities to ensure young people actively lead decision-making, planning and implementation of Youth Engagement programs and other relevant initiatives.
Work with the Youth engagement assistant, partners and camp leaders to identify issues of concern, joint solutions and create awareness on peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
Collaborates with the Senior Programs Officer and Youth Engagement Assistant to establish partnerships with local youth/community CBOs and Refugee Youth- Led organizations to support the planning and implementation of youth engagement activities.
Together with Programs team members, regularly review and update procedures and operations in order to provide effective operation and continuous improvement of youth engagement programs internally and externally.
Actively participate in the Programs team meetings to contribute to joint planning, and development of strategies
Implement and monitor FilmAid Kenya’s policies and procedures including upholding user rights, access and equity and confidentiality policies and appropriate referral strategies.
Serve as an advocate for young people by participating in committees, working groups and forums as agreed with the Senior Programs Officer.
Lead or participate in the design of Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) materials (video, video facilitation guides and handbooks, posters, fliers, fact sheets).
Strengthen the capacity of outreach teams to deliver long-term SBCC strategies.
Understand, document and promote the use of traditional forms of communication preferred by different communities in the refugee programs to promote constructive dialogue on Peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
Write internal progress reports, donor reports and participate in proposal development.

Communication and Teamwork

Communicate clearly and effectively with team members
Provide support, feedback and resources to other team members
Participate in team processes including team meetings and supervision
Develop and maintain cross professional links.
Actively participate on the youth working groups
Actively promote youth engagement programs and activities available for young people through community networks including through social media channels.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Senior Programs Officer.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and/ or advanced diploma in Social science, Community Development, humanitarian/development work, program management, communication or relevant related field.
2-3 years of experience in a similar capacity with a local or international NGO.
Experience working with young people, and proven ability to gain their respect and engage them in a range of activities, and a demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to sensitive situations
Current and relevant knowledge of issues affecting young people in Kakuma Refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement and surrounding host community , and strategies to address these issues.
Project management experience in innovative community development, including program design, implementation and evaluation skills are desirable
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Proficiency in group facilitation including the ability to work positively with difficult-to-engage young people
High level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office, and competence in social media; the ability to create engaging digital content is an advantage
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with limited supervision
Experience in one of the following is desirable: creative industries (arts, music etc), environment, sport or other specialized field
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  • NGO/Non-Profit
About the Role:
The primary purpose of the Youth Engagement Assistant role is to assist in the development, and implementation of youth engagement activities, programs, services, and events designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations and challenges of young people in Kakuma. Kalobeyei Settlement and surrounding host Community.
The role will work collaboratively with and... report to the Youth Engagement Officer
Position Competency Profile:
Program Design and Delivery

Assist Youth engagement officer in implementation of youth engagement activities designed to address the identified needs, interests, aspirations, and challenges of young people in the Kakuma refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement, and surrounding host community. In particular Community- level activities, workshops, training, events, projects, and other relevant activities that relate to peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
Undertake and facilitate regular engagement with young people, their families and community to ensure young people actively lead decision-making, planning and implementation of Youth Engagement programs and other programs as relevant.
Work with partners in creating awareness on peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.
Work with the Youth Engagement Officer to partner and foster joint initiatives with local youth/ community CBOs & Refugee youth- Led Organizations to support the planning and delivery of youth engagement activities.
Assist in organizing programmatic field visits by donors, partners or FAK’s senior management from Nairobi.
Keep up-to-date with all ongoing projects at field level and work closely with field refugee staff and Program team to ensure updated work plans and successful coordination and implementation of youth engagement activities.
Assist in weekly and/or monthly update reports on all ongoing projects, including updates from specific departments, and submit to Youth Engagement Officer.
Assist the Youth Engagement Officer and other Programs Officers in keeping an up-to- date information management and filing system for ongoing projects, as required.
Work closely with operational staff, including procurement, to ensure all activities have requisite materials and support to deliver youth engagement projects within strict deadlines.
Support the youth engagement outreach facilitators and Data clerks to identify and address support needs and challenges to project delivery.
Support the Youth Engagement Officer and Snr. Programs Officer in incorporating programmatic learning into activities at the field level to ensure that best practices and challenges are incorporated into continued activities.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information that he/she may have access to in the execution of his/her duties.
Ensure implementation of FAK’s safeguarding, anti-fraud and community feedback mechanisms at the community structures level.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and/or Diploma in Social science, Community Development, humanitarian/development work, programme management, communication or relevant related field
1-2 years of experience with a local or international NGO in similar capacity
Experience working with young people, and proven ability to gain their respect and engage them in a range of activities, and a demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to sensitive situations
Current and relevant knowledge of issues affecting young people in Kakuma Refugee camp, Kalobeyei settlement and surrounding host community , and understanding of strategies to address these issues.
Project management experience in innovative community development, including program design, implementation and evaluation skills are desirable
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Group facilitation skills and demonstrated ability to work positively with difficult-to-engage young people
A high level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office, and competence in social media; the ability to create engaging digital content desirable is an advantage
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and with limited supervision
Demonstrated experience in one of the following is desirable – creative industries (arts, music etc), sports, Peace building or another specialized field.
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  • NGO/Non-Profit
Indicators of Good Performance on the job:

Program management processes are improved and ensure projects are planned, implemented and monitored in accordance to grants’ contractual obligations and FilmAid’s approach and methodologies.
There is effective communication and coordination with project team leads, Senior Management Team, Donors and Stakeholders to ensure achievement of program... objectives.
Program progress is properly documented, highlighting lessons and success to inform program quality improvement. This includes but is not limited to development of quality and timely reports in accordance with donor and internal reporting requirements.
Grants development and management processes are improved and advance FilmAid Kenya’s funding sources.

Main duties and responsibilities include:
Program Management

Support planning processes based on sound understanding of the operational and contextual realities in project implementation sites.
The ideal candidate must be able to drive the delivery of emergency lifesaving information in disaster contexts, longer-term behavior modification communications, communication entrepreneurship trainings and media content production based on a sound understanding of the audiences as well as the delivery of skills development projects and programmes
Ensure that all interventions are implemented in a timely and professional manner, according to established objectives, goals and indicators and in line with donor requirements and communities’ needs.
Work closely with the finance team in tracking budget utilization
Contribute to the development of projects’ spending plans and track them against actual spending
Ensure Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) are at the center of programme implementation.
Manage and build capacity of the staff and other partners involved in the project implementation activities

Program Grants monitoring, evaluation and Reporting

In collaboration with the MERL department, support tracking indicators and reporting variances to the Senior Management
Lead the organization of quarterly program review meetings to reflect on performance and inform planning
Actively participate in Project Management Meetings and ensure resulting actions are followed up
Ensure timely submission of good quality project reports, including any other reports requiring programme inputs. The reports should enlighten, inspire and record compliance for internal and external use, and contain data of sufficient quality to be valid for evaluation
Manage the FAK’s reporting tracker to ensure compliance
Support programmatic learning structures to ensure that success stories, best practices and challenges are reported, and recommendations incorporated into programming

Grants Development, Coordination and Compliance

Monitor new funding opportunities, assist in business plan development where applicable.
Works with the relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality funding submissions, reflecting outcomes focused programs
Coordinate teams and manage deadlines for donor proposals and applications
Contribute to the development and coordination of organizational systems and processes for the completion of funding proposals and reports
Develop and implement systems, and monitoring procedures to ensure proper grant inception and closure procedures
Document progress made against grants and contracts management work plans

Networking/Community Building

In coordination with the programs manager and senior management team, develop and maintain positive relationships between FAK and UN agencies, donors, Aid agencies and government stakeholders
Representation for FilmAid Kenya in external meetings with stakeholders and partners

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Higher Diploma in social science or a development related degree.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in program management, preferably with an international humanitarian aid organization.

Job Knowledge:

Demonstrated ability to manage a team.
High-level project coordination experience, with requisite skills in project management, developing and managing budgets, internal communications, supervising and working with partners.
Ability to deliver quality programmatic outcomes in a time-sensitive manner.
Experience delivering projects in multiple locations, including cross-cultural and multi-language environments.
Experience working with the media and managing magnification events.
Ability to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
Previous proven evidence of production of quality program and donor reports

Key Skills and Competencies;

Very Good writing and reporting skills
Diverse and have the ability to conceptualize various projects
Ability to supervise project teams
For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.
Working knowledge on Social Marketing, C4D, CwC methodologies.
Have high-level understanding of ME&L systems.
Excellence in using Microsoft Officer products (Office 365, Excel, Word)
Experience with principles and practice of humanitarian aid and/or development.
Has lived and is willing to live and work in non-family workstations for long durations.
Ability to use programme management software
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  • Project Management
About the Role:
Create and oversee the production of multimedia content from short films (documentaries, docudramas, and drama series) to animations, child-friendly productions, print, and promotional materials. The role also includes working directly with refugee students and alumni from the FilmAid Kenya (FAK) training program to ensure a continuation in capacity building and on-job training... and ensure context-appropriate multimedia content productions are realized.
Expected Deliverables:

All phases of the video/film production: scripting, directing, filming, editing, and translating/dubbing into different languages
Produce multimedia content on various areas on protection, education, health and nutrition, and child protection, and other areas of need
Lead engagement with refugee communities, development partners, NGO staff, and other relevant stakeholders in discussing some of the pertinent issues affecting the communities that FAK serves
Conceptualize ideas and assemble media assets into high-quality content that supports our various media content production objectives
Review baseline information on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) on various issues affecting the communities that FAK serves
Identify, contract, and act as supervising producer for alumni groups to produce multimedia content

Specific tasks:
Message Development

Coordinate the process of collecting feedback and adapt information gathered from the desk reviews, inter-agency consultations, feedback from meetings with the messaging committee, focus group discussions, and other review data into a messaging framework (film structure) in consultation with the community and other partners
Act as a focal point in the development and approval of scripts for film projects
Work with the Advisory/Messaging committees in message development, script pre-test, and approval of final media content to ensure responsive and context-appropriate content
Prepare and present for review a mixed thread of multiple storylines. The storylines should respond to the messaging framework and be the basis for subsequent scripting
Draft film treatment for film projects to be undertaken by FilmAid Kenya
Prepare an accompanying interview raft for identified interviewees
Edit and/or work closely with the editor to ensure the final product is responsive to the messaging framework

Production

Recruit and supervise a production crew to help manage the production process for various projects
Lead in pre-production all the way to post-production by developing film treatments and scripts prior to film production. Together with relevant project staff, audition, and select actors, interviewees, and locations
Work with the FilmAid Kenya team, Alumni, and consultants to select actors; identify shooting locations and direct music performances for film projects to be undertaken by FAK
Coordinate and guide actors during rehearsals for film projects and assist the production team in the production of the films
Coordinate the recording of the soundtrack for the films. The music soundtrack will be generated from community groups
Conduct post-production tasks ranging from logging and transcribing to syncing, converting, and exporting
Work with the communications team and other arms of FAK to create promotional materials, conference materials, etc., including photo research and archiving
Edit films, documentaries, and promos. Edit fast turnaround multimedia clips and social media videos
Help develop new ways to present and distribute videos online and via social media for maximum impact
Film interviews, events, and stories when requested and should be able to conduct interviews with insight and sensitivity and film hand-held observational scenes with confidence and discretion
Create rough and final cuts. Work with and manipulate raw camera footage, insert music, sound effects, dialogues, graphics, special effects, and color grading
Work with the production team to create an organized archive and backup system following FAK’s procedure. Including making sure that data has been downloaded and backed up
Translate the completed and approved English video into local languages through voice over dubbing
Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

Extensive and proven professional production experience, including shooting/editing credits for an established independent production company or broadcaster, with a clip reel or work samples (clearly indicating your role)
A good sense of design composition, type layout, animation, and pacing
Candidates should combine documentary and observational filmmaking experience with a strong journalistic sensibility and great skill with editing.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in at least one language apart from English and Kiswahili
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Adobe CC.)
Experience in producing content in collaboration with children, adolescence, and the youth required
Able to meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and a team player
Extensive working knowledge of sophisticated editing software and a strong understanding of graphic design, color correction, and sound mixing
Highly collaborative and creative with experience finding stories and characters
Script and/​or voice-over writing
Self-starter, able to work individually and in teams with limited supervision
Highly organized, able to keep track of many projects simultaneously
Experience working in fields of human rights, development, climate, is an advantage
Experience with social media to share, disseminate and grow a brand
Experience in archive and picture research
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  • Media
  • Advertising
  • Branding
Job Function:
The project seeks to harness the power of media and communication to increase awareness on Gender Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health among teenagers, adolescents and their communities in Dadaab Refugee Camp. This will be achieved through FilmAid Kenya’s health and protection portfolios actively raises awareness about issues that affect the overall health and well-being of... communities, promotes health seeking behavior by fostering demand generation, and provides critical access to health information during outbreaks and emergencies among teenagers, adolescents and their communities. The project officer will create a liaison between communities and the health partners Dadaab to achieve health outcomes in relation to GBV prevention and response and access to SRH services.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
Design, Development and Dissemination of Media Content

He/she will establish a participatory process in media development to ensure the development of media content is contextually relevant, and promotes access to information on GBV and SRH among teenagers and their communities.
Lead all project planning activities to ensure activities are implemented in a timely manner and that the project’s objectives are achieved
Take lead in drafting of translation of key messages for bulk SMS system distribution
Work to ensure there is improved access to accurate health information, increased awareness and knowledge about Sexual reproductive Health among teenagers and their communities
Active role in designing child-friendly approaches to ensure effective program delivery

Project Coordination with Stakeholders and Communities

Represent FilmAid Kenya in technical coordination meetings with health and protection partners
Coordinate with relevant community structures including advisory committees to ensure a strategic approach in targeting participants and review approaches to ensure and effective delivery of FAK’s mandate
Coordinate closely with the Sports for Protection partners to ensure implementation of the project in line with the approved plan

Project Support

Ensure timely delivery of project activities according to approved work plans
Support project planning, implementation, and monitoring to ensure achievement of health outcomes
Participate in needs assessments activities including data collection for project design, monitoring and evaluation.
Support project reporting, highlighting best practice and opportunities
Ensure Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) are at the center of implementation
Any other duties assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: Minimum of undergraduate degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development, Sociology or a relevant degree
Prior Work Experience:

At least three years’ experience of leading health programs preferably in the humanitarian sector
Proven experience in implementing projects targeting children and youths
Experience in implementing SRH/GBV/ SBCC programs will be an added advantage
Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle Model in managing humanitarian assistance
Training in Child Safeguarding
Experience in report writing
Facilitation and community engagement experience

Key Skills and Competencies:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili is essential;
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
Creative and analytic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects;
Must be highly organized and able to work with other teams.
Competent with Windows and Microsoft Office applications

Personal Attributes:

High level of motivation, integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
Ability to tolerate cultural, educational, and religious diversity in the workplace.
Excellent communication, time management, organization and presentation skills.
Able to work independently while being a good team player with a high degree of flexibility, tolerance and a good sense of humor
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  • Project Management
About the Role:
The Community Engagement Officer will provide support to the Content Development Coordinator on the implementation of the community feedback mechanism and facilitation of Community Dialogues components of the Sikika Project.
Under the supervision of the Content Development Coordinator, the Community Engagement Officer is responsible for compiling and analyzing feedback,... supporting the implementation of data management processes, monitoring and evaluation of the Sikika project activities. The Community Engagement Officer’s expected outputs are geared towards supporting the delivery of outputs and outcomes of the project as a whole.
S/he will closely support the Content Development Coordinator in implementing project activities and the production of expected reports for the project. The Community Engagement Officer will be responsible for assisting the Content Development Coordinator in project related activities and ensuring smooth operations of the project.
He/she shall ensure that the project’s plans are in place and kept updated as per the project’s overall objective.
Position Competency Profile:
Co-ordination

Participate in planning the implementation of community dialogues with the Content Development Coordinator
Participate in efforts to Create and nurture a positive working relationship with relevant stakeholders
Support the timely and successful implementation of community dialogue sessions
Create and maintain a database of all relevant contacts engaged during the dialogues
Communicate with relevant project stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure their participation in the project’s activities
Support in the reporting on dialogue activities by ensuring timely reporting of dialogue activities in coordination with the Content Development Coordinator
Support the facilitation of the community dialogues among various stakeholders in the project;
In collaboration with community mobilizers and stakeholders collate and document progress of the community dialogues;
Coordinate and arrange all logistics for Listener Group Heads bi-weekly meetings, and CGs workshops, including invitations for the dialogue sessions, venue, participants travel and refreshments or meals;
Support the Content Development Coordinator in compiling backend data and producing monthly feedbacks reports for sharing with partners during CWC meetings
In collaboration with the Content Development Coordinator, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work-plan, which identifies sequences of activities needed to successfully implement the project and ensure project objectives are met;
In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll-out of detailed implementation plans in communities
Develop community dialogue schedule and work plans with the Content Development Coordinator; revise and regularly review the schedule as required;
Document project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured;
Monitor the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented;
Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project.
Participate in writing activity and monthly reports

Monitoring & Evaluation:

Oversee the monitoring and evaluation aspects of the Sikika project, working closely with the M & E Officer, data clerks to ensure that M&E tools are in place and implemented to document progresses towards the project’s results.
Contribute in the development of a system that facilitate data collection, reporting and flow of data within the project team that sufficiently captures project information needs
Support the development and implementation of M&E plans and tools, as well as learning activities (e.g, reflection sessions) throughout the project implementation in coordination with Content Development Coordinator to inform learning and best practices.
Manage data management systems, spreadsheets and other data tools and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency and comparability and consolidate operational information as needed to support analysis.
Provide timely, quality support and guidance to the project team to meet the project’s specific M&E needs
Conduct participatory monitoring activities and data collection and field visits as required through individual interviews, phone interviews, pre/post testing, focus group discussions, and community visits.
Support reporting and analysis of data collected on outcome indicators and feed into donors’ reports in addition to learning reporting that synthesizes good practices and lessons learned.
Implementing M&E standards around project planning, research, data collection tools, monitoring missions and evaluations
Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Education and skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in International development, economics, statistics, social sciences or any other related field;
Proven technical capacity in the design, implementation, and analysis of various quantitative and qualitative data collection tools including interviews, surveys, focus group discussions, and pre/post-tests;
Knowledge of participatory methods, mixed methods, outcome mapping and/or impact evaluation techniques;
Collaborative working style that enables coaching and training in M&E principles and best-practices;
Demonstrated capacity to coordinate evaluations, including experience developing evaluation terms of reference and recruiting and managing consultants;
Extensive knowledge and application of proposal design principles;
Knowledge of data software such as KoBo Toolbox
Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional relationships
Strong commitment to values in evidence-based decision making, transparency, community empowerment, methodological rigor, and program learning with high standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
Good understanding of beneficiary community dynamic
Experience in project planning and execution.
Impartial and embraces religious and cultural diversity.
Ability to work under minimum supervision and with strict timelines.

Important

Able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proactive approach
Ability to multitask and work to meet tight deadlines
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web browsers
Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Sound report writing, interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
Adheres of the principal of PSEA, FAK’s Code of Conduct and anti-fraud policies.
Adheres to FAK’s safety and security SOPs in Kakuma.

Desirable

Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation technologies, techniques, approaches, and methodologies in radio programs.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of information systems design, development, roll-out, and/or use
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The Role

Providing leadership in the interpretation and enforcement of REF FM’s strategies, policies, and guidelines to ensure the achievement of the objectives.
Overseeing the implementation of independent and impartial radio broadcasting services of information, education, and entertainment in English, Kiswahili, and any other languages as the management may decide.
Planning, regulating,... and controlling the content and balance of all radio broadcasts
Advising the Management on matters relating to packaging and delivery of radio content.
Ensuring shows are conducted with impartial attention to the interests and susceptibilities of the different communities in Kakuma and the Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement.
Developing mechanisms for the continuous improvement in the quality and value of products and services.
Formulating and approving all programme and station strategic plans, rosters, and duty allocation.
Vetting and approving radio services concepts, proposals, pilots, and properties based on budget projections, advertisers’ ask, value and relevance of the idea, its conformity to Editorial Policy and station style as well as the availability of required resources
Ensuring the Station’s revenue growth and scaling up new business from advertisers for the Station.
Ensuring qualitative and quantitative production of radio shows and services within the Station.
Interpreting and analyzing the audience research surveys and recommending remedial action.
Ensuring compliance with the Constitution of Kenya, the Communications Authority, and all statutory, legal and regulatory requirements
Responsible for the overall discipline, mentorship and performance of staff in the Station.
Participating in the implementation of the performance management system of the Station.
Budgeting, reviewing and controlling the Station’s budgets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills and strength of character
Excellent editorial judgement and to have detailed knowledge of the Broadcasting Code, Editorial Guidelines and Libel
Resilient, calm under pressure and excellent problem solvers, with the ability to resolve conflict and react positively to change.
Confident and inspirational communicator as they will often be called upon to lead meetings and head up other events and discussions.
Excellent forward planning and organizing skills, and will have a thorough understanding of network strategies, with the experience and creativity to bring them to air.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of diverse communities and ethnicities.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures
Good knowledge of broadcast radio principles, procedures, operations, and standards. Project management principles, practices, techniques and tools.
Experience: operating radio equipment; leading and motivating staff; creating, composing and editing written materials.

Qualifications:

Diploma/Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience and in the broadcasting industry
1 year managerial experience.
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