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JOB DETAILS:
Humanitarian, Resilience and Inclusion Lead G7

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
This is an important position with responsibility for the UK’s engagement with the Government of Kenya on social protection, inclusion, resilience and humanitarian issues.
BHC Nairobi hosts 406 staff from 12 HMG Departments. In line with the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership core policy priorities are: mutual prosperity, security and stability, sustainable development, climate change and people to people links. Staff work on Kenya and cover regional, crisis, consular, research and security, as well as the UK’s Permanent Representation to the UN HQs in Kenya.
Bilateral ODA budget for 22/23 is currently forecast at c£41m. HMG centrally funded spend in Kenya, for which the team have indirect focus, is approximately £60m. We work closely with the Government of Kenya, counties and other Kenya NGOs and businesses. Our international partners include many of our allies, regional organisations and major multilaterals (UN, World Bank, IMF).
The aim is that the High Commission, FCDO directly and PAGs indirectly, have the results focus, delivery support and assurance mechanisms to deliver the maximum impact with UK resources. It drives forward work on cross cutting programme, policy and people issues.
The Human and Social Development Group comprises 15 staff covering health, education, social protection, humanitarian, resilience and inclusion. We strive to make a difference to people’s lives in Kenya. We have a strong programme management hub to complement and support our policy leads.
As “Humanitarian, Resilience and Inclusion lead”, you will provide BHC Nairobi with strategic direction and leadership to deliver our objectives (policy and programme) on humanitarian, climate adaptation and resilience and “Leave No One Behind” objectives in Kenya. You will act as an influential interlocutor with Whitehall policy and Africa teams, GoK, IFIs and other development partners to ensure UK investments are reaching those most in need, whilst supporting GoK to self-finance against disasters and an exit from extreme poverty.
You will work closely with and line manage two advisers – a social development adviser and an humanitarian adviser. On programme management and delivery, you will draw on the expertise of the programme hub that sits within the Human Social Development Group.
You will report to the G6 Deputy Development Director & Group Head. You will be a member of the senior leadership team within HSD along with the leads for health, education and the programme hub. You will also deputise for the Group Head at the FCDO Kenya Leadership Team as necessary.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
2 staff; approx £12 million programme spend per year.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Delivering impact through policy, advice, influence and programme leadership, preferably in areas of humanitarian, resilience or social inclusion.
• Engaging internationally – often on complex and sensitive matters.
• Engaging and empowering teams and colleagues and leading through change.
• Programme and financial management
Required behaviours
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together


JOB DETAILS:
Head of Epidemiology and Demography

The Epidemiology and Demography Department is central to the Programme’s surveillance strategy, overseeing the Kilifi Health Demographic Surveillance System with >0.25M residents, integrated ward surveillance of 5000 admissions per year, and surveillance of primary healthcare facilities. Researchers in Kilifi work on diverse areas ranging from vaccine effectiveness studies through to viral transmission and host genetics. Researchers in Nairobi work on spatial epidemiology, case management and public health with an emphasis on malaria.
With support from Head of Surveillance and Managers of the Demographic Surveillance team and ward surveillance, the Head will be responsible for setting strategic priorities and plans for Epidemiology and Demography, in addition to the broader Programme-wide responsibilities described above. The post will include substantial allocated time for developing and leading new independent research initiatives, with the expectation of building an independent research portfolio that addresses critical healthcare challenges in our setting.
The post requires a scientist with a track record of extensive and noteworthy independent scientific output, with proven capacity to attract funds for research relevant to LMIC settings. Experience of leadership in research is essential, reaching at least group level. External coaching in leadership skills will be made available to the successful applicant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Leading the Programme Epidemiology and Demography scientific strategy, including chairing Departmental management and planning meetings.
• Active participation as part of the senior leadership team in shaping Programme-wide scientific strategy and acting as co-applicant for the Programme core grant.
• Developing proposals for new research initiatives, with ongoing leadership responsibilities for these areas of personal research
• Membership of the Heads of Scientific Departments committee, and in a broad range of governance structures and committees.
• Planning the overall budget and setting targets for development of Epidemiology and Demography on a yearly basis, and negotiating and agreeing the plans with the Scientific Departments Committee responsible for overall scientific strategy in the programme.
• Ongoing strategic decisions underpinning Epidemiology and Demography work, including reprofiling of the core budget, new research initiatives including the development of new sites or collaborations, design of engagement or data capture platforms and integration with other Departments.
• Line management of the Head of Surveillance.
• Providing input on surveillance or epidemiological aspects of developing proposals and funding applications, and willing to be a co-applicant on funding proposals from other PIs where relevant.
• Mentorship of early career scientists across the Programme with related interests, and training input for selected PhD students/ Masters students where relevant.
• To guide and support the development of collaborative linkages with other local and international health research institutions to develop synergistic and equitable partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential Requirements:
• A PhD or equivalent post-graduate qualification relevant to Epidemiology and Demography themes.
• Experience in research with significant impactful research outputs.
• Significant productivity in peer reviewed journals.
• Evidence of the capacity to win independent research funding.
• Leadership experience in research or related areas, at minimum to leading a group.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex projects
• Significant experience of line management
• Experience of PhD and/or Masters supervision with positive outcomes.

Desirable Requirements:
Experience of studies on interventions (either clinical trials or observational effectiveness work)
Ability in or understanding of spatial epidemiology
Experience of inter-disciplinary work.

COMPETENCIES:
• Evidence of supervisory ability and negotiation skills
• Evidence of an ability to operate and lead in a federalized environment with decentralized authority.
• Strong skills in budgeting, development and oversight of project proposals, leadership of meetings, and writing skills.
• Ability to work across cultures and evidence of communications skills in that context.
• Willingness to respond within tight timelines and to cope with changing assignments.
• Strong Management, leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong planning, administrative and organisation ability
• Demonstrated high levels of Confidentiality, integrity, patience and calm disposition
• Ability to build strong and diverse effective teams, delegation and team motivation.
• Ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with varied stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.


JOB DETAILS:
Program Assistant
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit a Program Assistant to provide administrative, coordination, and logistical support to the Training Unit within the Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Manage the Unit leader’s office and respond to queries in their absence;
• Manage meetings of the Unit, including preparing documentation and taking minutes, and ensuring timely sharing of meeting notes;
• Identify action points during meetings and follow up with the concerned parties to ensure accomplishment;
• Maintain an effective record and filing system for contracts, project activities, correspondences and documents for quick and easy reference;
• Manage conference and workshop logistics by preparing draft budgets, making travel and hotel bookings, sending invitations, preparing workshop materials and arranging for per diems and other reimbursements;
• Maintain grant reporting requirements and schedules in the Project Management System (PMS) and follow-up on project reports to ensure submission by due dates;
• Assist in proposal development process taking responsibility for administrative sections of proposal developed, ensuring all application requirements are met;
• Schedule appointments for the Unit leader and other members of the team as necessary;
• Assist course facilitators in preparing training materials including PowerPoint presentations; and
• Provide support in basic data analysis, report preparation including formatting of reports in accordance with specified templates, and sharing of the reports.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
• Diploma in Education, Business Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a busy office environment, preferably in an education or research institution engaged in capacity building as one of its mandate.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Ability to work with information that is both sensitive and confidential in nature.
• Good planning, financial and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable
• Detail oriented, discreet, tactful, courteous.
• Ability to assess priorities and manage competing demands with minimum supervision.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Initiative and innovation in assessing situations, troubleshooting, conflict resolution, and teambuilding.


JOB DETAILS:
Client Responsiveness Project Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
IRC is seeking a Project Manager to support the work of the IRC Client Responsiveness team and the implementation of the Empower to Enable (E2E) BHA funded project component. The E2E project is designed to empower front-line staff to enable the participation of crisis-affected people in the design and delivery of humanitarian assistance. Under the supervision of Client Responsiveness Director, the post holder will be responsible to lead on the E2E project management and donor reporting to ensure timely high-quality delivery of all project components. She/he works collaboratively with Client Responsiveness Technical Specialists to manage Client Responsiveness resource kit updates and translation to strengthen the capacity of country programme teams, and promote Client Responsiveness goals through communication, case studies and other relevant products.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
E2E Project Management
• Ensure the planning and the management of the E2E project component and be responsible for successful project delivery.
• Ensure smooth management and integration of project work plans and budgets (budget forecasting, development of spending plans and budget follow-up), timely recruitment, and accurate reporting.
• Coordinate the logistic and administrative organization of the project activities and events
• Organize and oversee the monitoring for the project as per the MEAL plan and indicators specified in the technical narrative (incl. tools for data collection, indicator tracking, and analysis)
• Lead on coordination and liaison with Client Responsiveness team, internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely high-quality reporting to BHA throughout project implementation and close out
• Draft project activity and donors’ reports in a timely manner.

Client Responsiveness resource kit
• Lead the process of updating the resources, tools and learning materials based on learning and coordination with other technical units
• Increase usability and benefit of existing CR tools and guidance to specific target groups, donor requirements and/or sectors.

Communication and information management
• Lead on the communication and product dissemination strategy for the E2E project
• Regularly communicate with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning, agenda setting and reporting for the Project Advisory Committee meetings
• Support presentation of the project activities for internal and external audience.
• Develop communication briefs, updates, and learnings to internal and external dissemination.

Key Working Relationships:
The Client Responsiveness Manager reports into the Director Client Responsiveness and works closely with the Client Responsiveness Technical Specialists and other colleagues in the Governance Technical Unit.
Internally, the post holder works closely with BHA project team, the MEAL and Country Progtramme senior management participating in the project.
Externally, the post holder nurture relationships with Project Advisory Committee, provide project updates to the inter-agency platforms, other relevant external platforms.

Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Project Management or in any other relevant discipline. A masters’ degree in any relevant field is an added advantage
Work experience:
3-5 years of consistent proven and successful experience of project management, specific experience in AAP will be added advantage
Demonstrated understanding of project management in a similar role/with similar responsibilities in a humanitarian or development context.
Strong program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation skills.

Skills and Competences:
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Strong analytic problem solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, online meeting and survey tools is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Good written and spoken Spanish or French is an added-value

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