Airtel has today announced the launch of two new innovative digital products. The Airtel Jam Sessions, a music show and Airtel Future Shapers a written feature on innovative young Kenyans in a move aimed at providing great local multimedia content online for consumers as well as in support of people doing great work in the arts, culture and technology.

Airtel Jam Sessions is an intimately shot show that invites awesome upcoming stars to jam and talk about their hustle. The company has worked with Amos and Josh, Kiu, S.O.C and Dandora Music amongst other artists on this project and will continuously develop more content and opportunities to showcase budding and exciting young talent.

Airtel Future Shapers is a set of written photojournalistic features that profiles young, fresh and ambitious trendsetters in technology, the arts and culture. Covering young and dynamic talent such as Top 40 under 40s youngest awardee Esther Kinuthia and fashion trendsetters such as Sylvia Njoki and many more on their work and lessons that they share for those wishing to join their path.

The content will be held on the company’s blog- Airtel Hadithi www.airtelhadithi.co.ke as a central portal, where the company will share entertainment content, exciting ideas and stories on innovative people and out of the box concepts. Hadithi by Airtel aims to bring alive the Airtel spirit that is all about recognizing the great moments in society.

In addition to this, the company is open to receiving content proposals that they can invest in going forward and proposals and rate cards may be sent to [email protected]

Speaking at the launched event held at Kifaru Gardens Nairobi, Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi noted that the company is passionate about content marketing that enables it to attract and retain customers by consistently creating relevant and valuable content with the intention of changing or enhancing consumer behavior.

“We are interested in working with quality content producers as we continue to engage and service our customers. We are therefore committed to promote local content that will help us empower people in the community by providing them with the right tools and platforms for them to succeed in achieving their potential,” said Adil.

Airtel Kenya has in the past promoted initiatives that give young Kenyans a platform to showcase the wealth of talent, empowering them and creating positive impact in the community. Last year, Airtel partnered with one of France’s most popular music channel, TRACE Urban, as the official partner of Africa’s first mobile song competition- “Airtel TRACE Music Stars” in a bid to unlock Africa’s musical talent. Airtel TRACE Music Star became the biggest talent competition to ever take place in Kenya and Africa. Benjamin Webi was crowned Kenya’s winner of the 3-months music competition.

KNCHR hereby invites applications for the following position in its head office:

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles.

KNCHR’s mandate includes furthering the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya, acting as a watchdog over the Government in the area of human rights, and the provision of Leadership in moving the country towards a human rights state.

KNCHR fulfils its human rights mandate through a number of programmes, including Research and Compliance, Public Education and Training, Complaints and Investigations, Redress and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

The Commission’s main office is in Nairobi with four regional offices in Wajir, Kitale, Mombasa and Kisumu.

Officers may serve in the Head Office or in any of the regional offices.

1. Human Rights Officer II – Complaints and Investigations
Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRO/07/15
Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer
Location: Head Office, with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary: Kshs. 100,250.00

Job Objective: To seek redress for human rights violations and provide legal support services to the Commission

Job Profile

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviewing walk-in petitioners with a view to determining admissibility of their petitions and/or providing them with appropriate assistance
• Undertaking preliminary investigations of petitions.
• Transmitting admitted files to Legal Counsel
• Referring petitioners to appropriate government or other agencies as necessary and follow up of referred petitions
• Convening and supporting the Referral Committee
• Appearing in court or public interest case identified from time to time
• Any other duty as may be directed by the supervisor

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• One year work experience in human rights or a relevant institution.
• Good understanding of human rights and demonstrable solid commitment to social justice.
• Good organizational, writing, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills,
• Sound knowledge and understanding on International Human Rights instruments and the constitution.
• Computer literacy, ability to work in stressful and demanding environments.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili.

2. Senior Human Rights Officer – Redress

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SHRO/06/15
Reports to: Principal Human Rights Officer (PHRO)
Location: Head Office, with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs.205,850

Job Objectives: To seek redress for human rights violations and provide legal support services to the Commission

Job Profile

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake redress interventions on human rights issues on behalf of the commission.
• Undertaking legal research, drafting and advice on redress options
• Appear in court on behalf of both the commission and/or petitioners.
• Assist in providing analytical advice on and implementation of appropriate redress mechanisms.
• Assist in Providing and applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms in redress of Human Rights issues.
• Assist in giving the Commission legal support services.
• Implementing of the departments strategic and activities as per the work plan
• Participate in budgeting for the department programs and assist in management of resources within the department.
• Assist the PHRO in planning, project design in the implementations of activities within the department management of M&E systems for monitoring purposes
• Assist in ensuring synergy and linkages between the department and other partners.
• Management of the department information and reports.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Laws from a recognized University
• Advocate of the High Court
• Training in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Research
• Five years’ Experience of which one is at a supervisory role
Or
• Bachelor’s degree in Law plus 7 year’s relevant experience of which three is at a supervisory
• Advocate of the High Court
• Training in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Research
• Demonstrable experience in litigation, managing advocacy campaigns, financial and human resources

Other attributes

• Demonstrate knowledge and exposure to international, regional and national human rights instruments jurisprudence.
• Demonstrate Knowledge on ADR best practices
• Good research, report writing and presentation/communication skills
• Experience in client management
• Leadership and strategic management skills
• Good Computer skills in various applications e.g. Ms. Office
• Good organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Results oriented and has attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Programme Cycle Management
• Good interpersonal and people management skills with respect for diversity
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

3. Senior Human Rights Officer / Personal Assistant to the Chairperson

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SHRO /PA/3/15
Reports to: The Chairperson
Location: Nairobi with occasional travel
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary: Kshs 205,850

Job Objective: To provide technical / programmatic and administrative support to the Chairpersons office.

Job Profile

Description of Key Duties

• To provide comprehensive, confidential and high quality technical and administrative service to the Chairperson;
• Assisting the chairperson in their day to day programmatic and engaging in research into various human rights concerns and/or emerging issue of local, regional and international concern related to the chairpersons’ work as well as drafting and advice on redress options;
• Preparing speaking notes, legal briefs, opinions and insights for the chairpersons’ engagements;
• Preparation of concept papers, intervention strategies and proposal writing for various activities;
• Coordinating and facilitating meeting mundane to the Chairpersons work;
• Assist in providing analytical advice on and implementation of appropriate redress mechanisms;
• To manage and prioritize all communications to the chairs office at all times and ensure adherence to deadlines in response;
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s degree in social sciences (law, political science, development studies or communication).
• Five years’ Experience of which one year is at a supervisory role Or A
• Bachelor’s degree plus 7 year’s relevant experience of which three is at a supervisory role.
• Good skills on Complaints handling and investigations with a good understanding of human rights
• Good Interviewing and report writing skills
• Good organizational, writing, interpersonal (people management), communication and analytical skills
• Sound Knowledge and understanding of local and International Human Rights instruments and the Constitution.
• A team player who is results oriented, has attention to detail and is client focused
• Computer literacy, ability to work in stressful and demanding environments.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili.

4. Principal Human Rights Officer – Reforms and Accountability

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/PHRO/04/15
Reports to: Deputy Commission Secretary
Location: Head Office, with occasional travel
Duration: 5 years contract (Renewable)
Gross Salary: Kshs. 281,950

Job Objectives: To provide leadership in overseeing the receipt, processing and investigation of complaints of Human Rights violations in contributing to the enhancing of the commission objective in the realization of rights in line with the Commissions mandate.

Job Profile

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, analytical and general oversight in the implementation of the Departments activities
Conceptualize, organize and direct the planning, design and implementation of relevant and effective reforms, advocacy and other department programmes
• Initiate, develop and implement legal, institutional and administration reforms in line with the Constitution
• Design and implement strategies for demanding accountability from duty bearers
• Ensure operationalization of the mandate of the Commission in regards to visits to places of detention to assess conditions and make recommendations for reforms.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for monitoring and advising on budgeting and financial management of the departments resources
• Responsible for timely preparation and presentation of annual plans, budgets and monthly/quarterly, annual ad statutory reports.
• Provide overall management of the Departments human and financial resources through effective monitoring and advice on budgeting and financial management of the Department’s resources.
• Quality control for all programme materials and documents developed and ensure proper management of programmes information and records
• Manage M&E systems and tools to monitor departmental performance.
• Overall supervision of staff within the department.

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Law (LLM) or a Social Science from a recognized University
• Training on ADR/Investigations, Project Cycle Management and Finance for Non Finance Managers
• Training in Strategic Leadership Management is an added advantage.
• Eight years’ experience of which 3 are at a senior level with a supervisory role

Other Attributes

• Strategic, leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people/team management skills
• Conflict and stress management skills
• Information analysis and Good organization, report writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

5. Human Resource and Administration Manager

Ref: KNCHR/ADM/HRM/03/15
Reports to: Commission Secretary
Location: Head Office, with occasional travel
Duration: Five Years contract (renewable)
Gross Salary: Kshs 281,950

Job Objective: To provide strategic leadership in all Human Resource Management and Administration issues for the Commission.

Job Profile

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all Human Resource functions: planning, recruitment, orienting/inducting and training as required in line with the commission’s strategic needs and in liaison with other departmental heads
• Designing, reviewing, formulating and coordinating the implementation of administrative and human resources policies, procedures and standard documentation in line with the changing circumstances and strategic needs of the organization, ensuring that the Human Resources manual is in conformity with the labour laws of Kenya at all times.
• Design and implement Performance Management System in liaison with the Commission Secretary and other departmental Heads.
• Design and implement talent management programs to attract highly skilled candidates; develop and foster new staff; develop and retain high performing employees.
• Establish fair systems of remuneration, administer staff benefits, salary administration, formulate and review policies on the same in conjunction with relevant organizations
• Strategic advisory role on the management of various benefits such as health, insurance, gratuity and pension administration.
• Manage staff welfare, conflict resolution, and grievance handling to create and foster an enabling environment where productivity thrives.
• Responsible for all commission assets, equipment’s, staff records and their utilization
• In charge of the Occupational and safety needs of the employees
• Provide overall management of the Departments budgets and ensure the timely and quality preparation and presentation of Departmental reports as may be required from time to time.
• Undertake the overall supervision and performance management of all Departmental staff

Skills, Experience and Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s in Business Administration, MA or MSc degree
• Eight years work experience of which four (4) must be in a senior supervisory position
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of various employment and labor laws
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources or a concentration in Human Resources Management
• Registered and active member of IHRM (K)

Other Attributes

• Strategic, leadership and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people/team management skills
• Conflict and stress management skills
• Information analysis and Good organization, report writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

How to Apply

If you possess the above qualities, please send your application through our post office or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position, and the Ref No. on both the cover letter and envelope, together with a detailed C.V, names and telephone contacts of three referees one of whom should be your immediate supervisor, to reach us by Friday 14th August, 2015 to:

The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor
P. O. Box 74359-00200
Nairobi.

Email: [email protected]

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KNCHR is an equal opportunity employer which offers a competitive remuneration commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Qualified female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, describes his hiring process this way:

“I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work directly for that person.”

Zuckerberg’s comment illustrates an overlooked, yet fundamental, truth about hiring—people are ultimately looking for someone they want to work with.

This is why companies of all types will ask you the same five questions.

Human nature ensures interviewers return to these questions time and again to find out if you’re someone they want to have down the hall.

Your ability to wow the interviewer and land the job hinges on how well you answer these questions.

Fear not! I’ve provided perfect answers to the five questions you will be asked every time you interview.

“Why are you leaving your current job?”

This question trips a lot of people up because it can get you into a negative mindset or a rant against your present (or previous) job. The interviewer only wants to know that you aren’t leaving purely for money and that you don’t have trouble getting along with people.

Even if you were fired, the key to answering this question is to maintain undying positivity. Put a positive twist on the negatives to show your interviewer that you’ve learned significant and valuable lessons.

If at all possible, show the interviewer that your moving jobs is all about passion and career growth.

“Tell me about yourself.”

When interviewers ask this, they don’t want to hear about everything that has happened in your life; the interviewer’s objective is to see how you respond to this vague, yet personal, question.

Most people are quick to gush about their life story or their passions outside work. In the process, people have the tendency to slip up and to reveal things that cast them in a negative light. You don’t want to be too loose with your personal life with someone you just met.

The idea here is to give the most important points of your resume and how these experiences make you a great fit for the job. All you need to do is show the interviewer why you’re the best fit for the position and leave all the other extraneous details out.

“What are your weaknesses?”

It’s difficult to find a genuine weakness that makes you appear competent.

For instance, telling your interviewer that your weakness is working so hard that you have trouble prioritizing your family life is a little too cliché and comes across as disingenuous. But telling your interviewer that you lose interest in mundane tasks (though this may be genuine) makes you an unappealing candidate as well.

To answer this question perfectly, pick weaknesses that are minor and can be developed.

A great tactic is to choose a past weakness that you have an awesome story about fixing. For example, if your weakness is that you have difficulty confronting people with bad news, tell your interviewer that you’ve learned to begin with something positive before moving into the negative. This is a perfect example because the issue is minor (interviewers won’t consider it a deal-breaker), and you’ve shown that you’re someone who can learn and seeks improvement.

“What is your desired salary?”

The unwritten rule when it comes to salary is this: whoever proposes a number first, loses.

When you interview, you should never feel pressured to answer this question. Simply let your interviewer know that the most important thing to you is how well you fit the position.

Say something simple like, “Though I know salary is relevant, I don’t make decisions based solely on it, and I would prefer to discuss it later once you know more about me and I know more about the role.”

This shows the interviewer that you have put thought into the question and that you would prefer to focus on fit before pay. You’ll have far more leverage in a salary negotiation if you wait until they want to hire you before discussing it.

“Tell me about a time when you ­­­­­­_______.”

This question sounds simple, but it’s difficult to clearly and concisely share a meaningful story.

Laszlo Bock, the head of HR at Google, says you should approach this question like this: “Here’s the attribute I’m going to demonstrate; here’s the story demonstrating it; here’s how that story demonstrated that attribute.”

Bock also says, “Most people in an interview don’t make explicit their thought process behind how or why they did something and, even if they are able to come up with a compelling story, they are unable to explain their thought processes.”

A perfect answer to this question shows what you did and why you did it (i.e., how you think).

Have stories prepared that demonstrate different desirable attributes of yourself. Just don’t forget to explain the thinking that went into your actions as you tell them.

Bringing It All Together

Now that you know how to answer the five most important questions in any interview, you’ll have a leg up on the competition. Just don’t forget to prepare and practice your responses until you can share them without your answers sounding rehearsed.

Are there questions that I’ve missed? What’s the best way to make yourself stand out in an interview? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below as I learn just as much from you as you do from me.

Kenya Airways is purchasing fuel at Sh8,000 ($80) per barrel, about a quarter over the prevailing market prices in a pricing bet gone awry and partly responsible for its record loss.

This is first time the airline has divulged details of its fuel hedging contract which the management has repeatedly claimed were highly confidential. A Senate select committee investigating the national carrier’s troubles, which reported a near Sh30 billion pretax loss last week, heard that the management did not anticipate the slump in fuel prices when they committed the airline to the existing hedging contract.

The committee chaired by Senator Anyang’ Nyong’o (Kisumu) grilled the airline’s management led by board Chairman Evanson Mwaniki, Managing Director Mbuvi Ngunze and Finance Director Alex Mbugua on why it contracted fuel instead of purchase on demand. “This is a risk management strategy and it is an internationally acceptable practice. When there is volatility of cost it is irresponsible for any management not to contract fuel,” said Mbugua, in defence of their decision to contract fuel.

He continued, “30 to 60 per cent of KQ’s operational cost is on fuel. We have not incurred any losses with the fuel hedging contract.

In the last five years, we have saved Sh2.7 billion. The naked truth is that we must hedge. The Sh1.6 billion factored in the balance sheet as the fuel hedge loss has no impact on the Sh 5.7 billion loss accrued in the drop in all prices instead we have saved the airline Sh3.2 billion.”
Shell and Total are the airline’s fuel suppliers. “The board allowed implementation of the policy and we are within the approved limit.”

Senator Mutahi Kagwe (Nyeri) and Prof Nyong’o pressed on with the line of question, demanding to know how the loss came about. “Has the fuel hedging contributed positively to the growth in revenue of the airline or drop Was the loss contributed to drop in oil prices per barrel and did the other airlines also incur losses,” questioned Kagwe. Senator Nyongo, Naisula Lesuuda (nominated) Hassan Omar (Mombasa) and Peter Mositet (Kajiado) expressed their reservations on the model, even as Mbugua reaffirmed that they had no option.

The hedging contract allows the airline to project its fuel costs, which make the single biggest item as the operating expenses, by entering an agreement with a counter-party to purchase fuel at a later date and at a fixed price. In the cases where the prices go higher than the bet amount, the counterparty would reimburse KQ the difference above the contract price.

But in the contrary as is the present scenario of a crash in the oil prices internationally, KQ would pay its counterparty the difference between the contract price and the market rates. Mbugua said that the airline had lost Sh1.6 billion in the financial year ended March 31, also the period that the firm reported the record operating losses. Mbugua told the committee that the airline had actually gained from the hedging contracts, estimated Sh2.7 billion, even though the firm announced a Sh5.8 billion in unrealized losses.

Costlier fuel compared to the prices paid by rival airlines means KQ cannot price its services competitively, in part explaining its outlying ticket prices. KQ’s management was also on the spot of leasing of flight and grounding of some of its fleets waiting to be sold.

The lawmakers faulted the purchase of four Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) in Bamuda, Carreabian and Cayman Highland, which the managers maintained has political and economic stability and offers low tax rates, which is paid in installment through guaranteeing consortium. Ngunze revealed that 10 of its aircraft were grounded partly due to low business opportunities as they wait to be sold.

“We have a fleet of 52 aircraft of which 10 are not operational. These aircraft have been grounded since May this year,” said Ngunze. However Kagwe questioned the rationale of grounding the aircraft after turning an offer from a South African Company to sale release at a cost of $322 million.

Mbugua confirmed that they had reached a deal before the board decided to cancel it and instead opted for an outright sale. “We are not working on a $189 million deal,” said Mbugua. Kenya Airways also said that four out of the grounded fleet have not been fully paid for. The firm is servicing loans at $1 million (Sh100 million) a month, out of a total loan of $100 million (Sh10 billion).

Senators took the airline management to task to explain the costing model embraced in its ticketing. Kagwe illustrated how the airline had out priced itself out of market on a round trip ticket to London on British Airways at a cost of Sh180,000.

KQ’s offer which Kagwe’s friend did not pick would cost Sh20,000 more. Frequent fliers have raised concerns about the cost of flying on the national carrier, and rather opted for the cheaper rivals including Ethiopian Airlines – which is wholly government owned.

Job title: Southern Engagement & Influencing Lead,Inequality Campaign
One year fixed-term contract (with possibility of extension)
Based in: Nairobi (preferred) (subject to being able to establish a contract of employment)
Salary: Competitive

Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace. One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.

Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

This post will be part of the OI Secretariat, and Oxfam’s Inequality (Even It Up!) Campaign Team, which operates remotely across the globe. In October 2015, Oxfam launched a new monumental global campaign to end economic inequality. Even It Up is currently active across 30+ countries worldwide, of which over half are in the global south.

We are looking for an exceptional senior campaigner to provide crucial leadership and support to the engagement of campaigns teams from the global south in the Even It Up campaign – ensuring momentum, resourcing and alignment between the global to regional and national objectives and strategies, and across Oxfam teams.

• The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the ongoing power analysis and strategic direction of the campaign, and provide leadership and oversight on key global campaign projects and activities.
• The successful applicant will have extensive experience with building and implementing dynamic and successful campaigns and advocacy strategies at the global level and in the global south, as well as a strong understanding of principles for successful influencing of political and private sector targets in the global south specifically.
• S/he will have keen leadership skills, with an ability to lead and navigate complex group dynamics to build collaborative relationships and to lead the development and implementation of large projects.
• Fluency in English required. French and Spanish fluency would be advantageous to the post holder.

If you would like to apply for this job please do so via our website using the following link: http://www.oxfam.org/en/jobs/secretariat
Closing date: August 6th 2015 17:00 BST
Interviews: w/c 17th August

Job title: Campaigns and Media Officer
Nairobi with frequent travel throughout Somalia
Full time
Contract period: 1 year with the possibility for extension
Based in Nairobi Kenya

Are you a creative, dynamic, and passionate advocate for Somalia?
Oxfam is looking for an outstanding individual to fill the newly created position of Campaigns and Media Officer in our Somalia team, where you will spearhead activism and campaigns, lead Oxfam’s efforts to engage the media, and maintain Oxfam’s position as one of the leading NGOs in Somalia.
The Role
• In practice, this means you will be expected to build strong relationships with key media targets consistently to deliver high quality media coverage in Somalia and internationally.
• Your campaigning efforts—online and off—will build and promote the initiatives and ideas of our Somali partners, and the desires and needs of Somali communities and individuals.
• You will also need to be able to negotiate within a large networked organisation and across coalitions to ensure that Oxfam affiliates worldwide engage in and deliver on Somalia media and campaigns work.
• The Person: If you have an exceptional understanding of Somalia, a knack or conceiving and working on your own initiatives, an address book packed with media contacts, flawless communication skills in English and Somali, ability to use social media for impact, and a passion for achieving changes for the good, this is the perfect job for you.

Refer to the job description online https://sumus.oxfam.org/node/174085 and apply with your CV and a letter of motivation to [email protected]
by: 14 August 2015
Note: This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Title: Associate Director of Institutional Funding
Location: Oxford, Nairobi (UK, Kenya)
Type of Contract: Approximately 2 years if based in UK (Possible subsequent relocation to Nairobi in line with the requirements of the role.)
Reference: OXFAM-ADIF
Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations working together with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries. One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.

Job Purpose:
The Associate Director of Institutional Funding will manage the institutional funding function within the OI secretariat so as to support the confederation to grow Oxfam income and partnerships at global level in order to resource their program strategy.
The post holder will be expected to work across the confederation of OI affiliates in achieving the global strategy and be the primary link for institutional fundraising in the confederation’s global fundraising architecture.

Key Responsibilities
• The post-holder will be responsible for the following areas: Change management, Resource mobilization strategies, Functional leadership in the confederation, Team management, Donor account management, Capacity building, Systems development, Learning and development strategies, Investments in resource mobilization, Budget responsibilities:

Key Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to devise and implement organizational resource mobilization strategies at scale and plans for measuring effectiveness.
• Track record of success in developing successful partnerships and proposals with institutional donors.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing organizational level capacity building initiatives to deliver business improvements.
• Knowledge or experience of strategic investments on behalf of collective stakeholders in order to deliver financial benefits.
• Track record of managing teams with responsibility for resource mobilization activities.
• Track record of experience in external representation at a senior level with bilateral donors, multilateral agencies, and international foundations.

Fluency in English required and competence in French and/or Spanish is desirable.

How to Apply
For more information on how to apply and for a full Job Description please refer to
http://www.missiontalent.com/en/positions/OXFAM-ADIF/

Applications must be addressed to Mission Talent via email to [email protected] stating OXFAM-ADIF/+your surname in the subject line.
Closing Date: 20th August 2015

Call for Consultancy
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Consultancy

Make a difference, where it really counts
Community Driven Livelihood and Food Security Initiatives (CLFSI) Phase 2

Project
Oxfam is seeking an outstanding firm to undertake a MEAL, project audit and process documentation for CLFSI project in Lower and Middle juba.
The Role: To undertake comprehensive audit / study on implementation processes, monitor progress, document lesson learnt, best practices, human success stories and evaluate impact of the project with keen focus on gender, community capacities including project committees involvements as well as impact of the project on the environment.
• The consultant will required to conceptualize the project documents in order to qualify whether the process is in line with expectations and addressing community food security and livelihoods needs.
The person/firm
• A degree in Economics, Agriculture Economics, Rural Development, Development Studies, community development, Food Security, Sociology or a related field.
• Prior experience in undertaking Food Security and Livelihoods studies, project process audit monitoring, evaluations, accountability and documentation of lessons and best practices in Somalia particularly in Middle and Lower Juba will be strongly preferred.
• Good quantitative and qualitative data analysis and written communication skills. Excellent Analytical and report writing and presentation skills.

Please find the detailed ToR attached in this link: http://bit.ly/1IkpFdT
How to apply:
This is an opportunity for experienced and highly motivated professionals, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.
If you believe you are the ideal firm/candidate, look at the full TOR and submit your application to [email protected]
The closing date: 11th August 2015.

Regional Programme Quality Lead
Level C1
Contract type: 18 months Fixed Term
Salary: Competitive
To be based in Nairobi Kenya
Poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s just plain wrong that’s why at Oxfam we fight poverty at its roots, with simple, smart solutions.

We combine emergency response work, long-term development programmes and campaigning for lasting change.
The Horn, East, and Central Africa (HECA) Region is the largest region within Oxfam, covering 8 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda.
The Regional Centre is based in Nairobi. We have a mandate to provide leadership and support to the Oxfam country programmes across the region in delivering their strategies within the context of programme quality, and efficiency.

The Role: This role reports to the Regional Director – HECA and you will be the main point of reference in the region, to maintain oversight and provide strategic leadership on Oxfam GB’s ability to deliver effectively in the area of Programme Quality Management (PQM) in HECA region, including evidence-based programme design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), Programme Cycle Management (PCM) and partnership management.
• You will build a culture of high quality programme delivery and evidence-based programme design and management in HECA by collaborating closely with, and influencing, members of the Regional Leadership and Management Teams to deliver effectively on Oxfam’s standards for programme quality management and the goals of the HECA Vision.
The role leads implementation of HECA strategies for enhancing programme quality in country and regional programmes, in line with the objectives and ambition of the Oxfam Strategic Plan (OSP) and minimum standards.
• You will monitor and coordinate country and Regional Centre implementation of Mandatory Procedures for programme planning and reporting at country and regional levels including Country Annual Plans, Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs), Country Annual Reports, Programme Monitoring Reviews, Programme Quality Reviews, Quarterly Monitoring Reports (QMR), Global Effectiveness Review and Global Output Reporting.

What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have;
• A degree or Masters in developmental studies or relevant field.
• It is essential that you have in-depth experience in Programme Quality Management, coupled with excellent understanding of a broad range of programme quality issues, especially around Programme Development and Design, Theories of Change, MEAL, Project Cycle Management and Partnership Management.
• You will have proven success in identifying and co-creating strategic initiatives to collectively improve programmes in HECA.
• You will have strong influencing skills especially in dealing with country management teams and advisers coupled with the ability to play a key role within the regional leadership team and the Regional Management Team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally, as well as ability to travel up to 50% of the time from the regional base, are essential parts of the role.
How to Apply
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job profile and apply online using this link: http://bit.ly/1egh3IW submit your cover letter and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts.
The closing date: 14th August 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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