Ngo/Non government organisations jobs at Christian Health Association of Kenya, Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Terre des hommes (TDH) among other Organizations

Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)is a leading national Faith Based Organization (FBO) of Protestant churches' health facilities and programmes from all over Kenya. Established in 1946, with a goal of promoting access to quality health care. CHAK in Kenya is looking to recruit a Director, Grants and Compliance. This is a Senior Position forming part of Core Project Management Team while providing end to end oversight for entire portfolio of Grants and Compliance for a 5 -year USAID funded program covering the counties of Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Nyandarua.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Compliance Oversight Functions.
• Works with the Chief of Party (COP) and CHAK Management Team to develop a targeted, risk-based, and coherent annual compliance review plan, disseminates the plan to management and core operations teams and ensures strict adherence/implementation of the plan within the stipulated timelines
• Reviews various areas of Jamii Tekelezi Program transactions and operations including grants, procurement, Finance, IT, HR as determined by the risk assessment and for conformity and compliance with policies, US Government Auditing Standards and USAID rules and regulations generally accepted accounting principles, as applicable.
• Work with the program teams to ensure compliance with any other donor requirements e.g. Family Planning compliance, Environment compliance and reporting requirements.
• Participate in co-creation of joint county and JTP workplans and Country Operating Plans (COP) budgets
• Support Finance Team in annual COP Expenditure Reporting (ER) in line with PEPFAR guidelines
• Work with Management Team and program team to draft and prepare official correspondence on USAID donor requests for approvals.
• Provide expert advice and timely guidance/analysis on USAID rules and regulations, applicable various grants, Cooperative agreement clauses, etc.
• Ensures that all audit/compliance findings are tracked and is responsible for monitoring implementation status by the various managers, and will report on implementation status on a regular basis

2. Sub Grants Management.
• Provide oversight to the (Senior) Grants and Compliance Officer in his/her functions
• Induct all sub grantees on USAID rules and regulations and other compliance related matters.
• Carry out periodic spot checks on a sample of sub awards for compliance with sub award agreements, financial reporting, and internal controls and recommend improvements as needed.
• Lead in Pre-award assessments/due diligence checks for potential partners onboarding, including NUPAS assessments and recommendations thereof.
• Coordinate and lead partner meetings to discuss compliance issues surrounding eligibility of costs, de-minimis calculations, cost share requirements etc. and resources on program activities run by sub grants.
• Carry out end of project audits for a sub awards.
• In conjunction with Finance department, participate in the process of external audits and assist with follow-up and closure of audit findings.
• Work with the Grants and Compliance Officer in finalizing the RFA’s, detailed workplans and onboarding process of new Local Implementing Partners
• Work with the COP in seeking the various Agreement Officer’s (AO) approvals for various programmatic requests including Procurement of Equipment’s, Special waiver requests and any special requests that require prior approvals.
• Lead the Grants Selection Process and approve all the necessary documentations for sharing with CHAK Management Team
• Lead the Monitoring of the sub grantees on their implementation and periodically review their compliance status to primes cooperative Agreement expectations.
• Review and develop documentation for seeking approvals for extension or increased funding for all sub grantees where necessary
• Plan for supervision and monitoring of all the sub grants on the compliance issues including management, close out, termination, etc.
• Provide oversight of sub-grant annual performance assessment and reporting
• With the COP and DCOP, reviews the SOW of all the Sub grants at the time of extension or termination of the sub grants.
• Lead compliance visits to the Sub grants, including monitoring of spends in line with standard cost-allowability procedures

3. Internal Control Testing
• Review the adequacy and provide recommendations on the internal control system with regards to procurement; management of supplies and equipment; fixed assets; advances; cash and bank controls; Information technology; participant training; human resources for health staffing; budgeting; travel and advances.
• Give guidance on compliance with Human Resource policies and labor laws in deployment of Human Resources for health and short-term hires or casual laborer’s across program interventions with a view to operate in a risk-mitigated environment.
• Review accounting records for adequacy of documentation, safety and ease of availability.
• Design and implement an appropriate monitoring schedule to verify the accuracy and validity of planned payees and training participants. Conduct spot checks at training courses, meetings and other payment sessions to confirm that the recorded participants agree with the actual numbers among other audit objectives.
• Ascertain accuracy of financial reports submitted by Jamii Tekelezi Program. Periodically review financial reports submitted for accuracy – both internal (management accounts/reports) and external (donor reports & financial statements)
• In conjunction with the Management Teams conduct investigations related to suspected fraud, ensuring timely completion of investigations and proactive status updates with key stakeholders, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality

4. Reporting and Communication
• For all internal audit assignments and compliance reviews carried out, prepare concise reports detailing finding, risk and recommendations. Ensure that there are management comments solicited for every condition and recommendation given.
• Carry out follow-up exercises to ensure that all recommendations made during the internal audit exercises are implemented and if necessary organize for training to fill any gaps

5. Support Institutional learning, capacity building and strengthening risk management and compliance
• Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Develops an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Organize and conduct regular internal orientations to staff on CHAK policies e.g. fraud policy, whistle blower policy, conflict of Interest and USAID rules and regulations as well as any policy changes/updates.
• Periodically, carry out sensitization session on compliance to prime award requirements and summarize key mandatory

6. Risk Management
• Develop, update and follow up of the risk matrix for an improved control environment and reduce exposure.

To be successful in this role you require:
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Project Management or Masters in Development Studies
• First Degree in fields such as Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance Options)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA or any internationally recognized Accounting qualifications
• Partial certifications in legal or Fraud or risk management fields will be an added Advantage e.g. Certified Public Secretaries (CPS-K) or Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or Certified Risk Managers (CRM)
• Prior work experience with USAID Award Instruments (Grants, Cooperative Agreements and Contracts)
• 7-10 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of nonprofit grants and contracts management practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing USAID or other USG grants in a local or international context including periodical donor reporting mechanisms.
• Previous experience in the design and implementation of USG compliance programs.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), USAID Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR) and USG Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Good Training/Facilitation skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Political savviness to be able to engage external stakeholders, including donors, government officials and staff in various engagements.

AKF is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to lead the direct delivery of Schools2030 activities in Coast. Working under the direct supervision of the Schools2030 Coordinator, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the direct delivery and support to schools, contributing to developing positive partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders, and effectively communicating Schools2030. This role will demand the person to work within a dynamic, fast-paced environment and work closely with the broader Coast Region and East African education, programme, and monitoring and evaluation teams as well as the global Schools2030 team.

Duties and responsibilities
• Lead the direct delivery of all Schools2030 activities at the district level with partner schools and youth partners. A core deliverable will be implementing a Human Centred Design processes with all partner schools, including workshops, school-based support, school network support, and effective use of flexible innovation response funds;
• Ensure all aspects of the project cycle are delivered with quality and contribute to the development of workplans, budgets, and activity and narrative reports;
• Provide project information and feedback to communicate progress, challenges, learning, and upcoming priorities and workplans to the Schools2030 Coordinator;
• Ensure all project funds you are responsible for are fully accounted for and liquidation is done in a timely manner to enable timely reporting;
• Ensure all project delivery and processes comply and promote with AKF’s gender and social inclusion and child and community safeguarding policies;
• Be the main point of contact for schools2030 at the district level;
• Engage and coordinate principle partners and stakeholders at district level to ensure collaborative delivery of project activities;
• Work with education actors to strengthen the education ecosystem connections and networks at the district level;
• Lead on the effective collection and management of data at the school and District level
• Ensure project learning is effectively communicated through the internal and external feedback loops and that principle partners have access to and understand the learning;
• Effectively engage in internal AKF learning opportunities to develop professional and technical understanding of education and Human Centred Design.

The requirements
Key qualifications and experience
• BA in Education, Sociology, Business Administration or related field;
• Proven experience of working in social programming with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in education programming and international development;
• Experience collaborating with government and non-government partners as well as schools, children, teachers and young people;
• Strong understanding of the Kenyan education system and emerging technologies in the education and development sector;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for education programmes with experience in data collection methods;
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Proficient in ICT and Microsoft software.

CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The purpose of this position is to support the sub-County Children’s Offices through providing effective case management and psychosocial support to children identified to be in need. The position will work closely with all other staff at the Sub-County Children’s Office and other child protection stakeholders to achieve quality and timely child protection services for children in the targeted communities.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Contribute to comprehensive case management through proper assessment of children, case planning, service provision and appropriate referrals to relevant service providers in consultation with the SCCO and CP Technical Supervisor;
• Provide direct counselling for children as well as their families or guardians as identified to be in need psychosocial support; Organize and conducting group therapy for parents, children, families and staff;
• Provide pre-trial briefing to clients and their witnesses; Ensure court attendance when required to support children and their caregivers;
• Assist in fact-finding in homes, schools, police stations and other institutions;
• Assist in writing reports and recommendations to the child magistrate and facilitate court processes;
• Make referrals, follow-ups and report on the progress made with referred cases;
• Assist in implementing child abuse preventative programs and activities in schools and at the community level;
• Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of internal and external trainings and capacity building exercises for numerous target groups, including for children and duty bearers;
• Interact with children at the SCCO and facilitate structured games and appropriate play to facilitate healing, growth and development of children;
• Effectively use the outlined data collection tools including CPIMS to document and report all cases reported and addressed through the SCCO;
• Make use of CPIMS as a case management tool Assist and support behavior change programs for identified children at the SCCO;
• Follow up cases that have been referred and make adequate recommendations
• Keep appropriate records of children’s cases at the SCCO and ensure filling and updating of records is done on a daily basis to ensure quality reporting;
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed;
• Work with other partners (i.e., Police, Magistrate, DMOH, etc.) to strengthen the referral system and ensure proper follow up of cases;
• Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations;
• Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions;
• Conduct mobile outreaches to extend service provision to the community level;
• Promote the services of the SCCO by ensuring that children and the community understand and access the services provided at the SCCO and during mobile community outreaches;
• Advocate for children and sensitize the community on the rights and welfare of the child;
• Participate in identifying and supporting activities that promote child protection in schools and the community;
• Integrate children with their families and provide follow-up support for such families;
• Develop a monthly work plan to be submitted to CP Technical Supervisor for discussion and approval. Performance will be measured upon achievements of the work plan;
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings (such as child protection, advocacy, health promotion, education, etc.) that aim at promoting child protection at the SCCO and in the community;
• Become proficient with project data collection and reporting tools, and conduct and submit reports in a timely and accurate manner;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SCCO and/or by the CP Technical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Social Sciences with a focus on counselling or psychology
• Graduate degree in social sciences is added advantage
• Proven experience in working closely with children especially at Sub County Children Offices in Mumias or Matungu sub counties
• Currently volunteering or an intern in SCCOs in Matungu or Mumias is an added advantage
• Experience in case management is an added advantage
• Ability to use a wide range of child counseling methodologies
• Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Ability to adapt to different cultures
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
• Knowledge of community-based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Positive attitude towards community work with an emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem-solving
• Commitment to CISP values and Child Protection Policy.

Job purpose
CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The purpose of this position is to support the sub-County Children’s Offices through providing effective case management and psychosocial support to children identified to be in need. The position will work closely with all other staff at the Sub-County Children’s Office and other child protection stakeholders to achieve quality and timely child protection services for children in the targeted communities.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Contribute to comprehensive case management through proper assessment of children, case planning, service provision and appropriate referrals to relevant service providers in consultation with the SCCO and CP Technical Supervisor;
• Provide direct counselling for children as well as their families or guardians as identified to be in need psychosocial support; Organize and conducting group therapy for parents, children, families and staff;
• Provide pre-trial briefing to clients and their witnesses; Ensure court attendance when required to support children and their caregivers;
• Assist in fact-finding in homes, schools, police stations and other institutions;
• Assist in writing reports and recommendations to the child magistrate and facilitate court processes;
• Make referrals, follow-ups and report on the progress made with referred cases;
• Assist in implementing child abuse preventative programs and activities in schools and at the community level;
• Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of internal and external trainings and capacity building exercises for numerous target groups, including for children and duty bearers;
• Interact with children at the SCCO and facilitate structured games and appropriate play to facilitate healing, growth and development of children;
• Effectively use the outlined data collection tools including CPIMS to document and report all cases reported and addressed through the SCCO;
• Make use of CPIMS as a case management tool Assist and support behavior change programs for identified children at the SCCO;
• Follow up cases that have been referred and make adequate recommendations
• Keep appropriate records of children’s cases at the SCCO and ensure filling and updating of records is done on a daily basis to ensure quality reporting;
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed;
• Work with other partners (i.e., Police, Magistrate, DMOH, etc.) to strengthen the referral system and ensure proper follow up of cases;
• Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations;
• Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions;
• Conduct mobile outreaches to extend service provision to the community level;
• Promote the services of the SCCO by ensuring that children and the community understand and access the services provided at the SCCO and during mobile community outreaches;
• Advocate for children and sensitize the community on the rights and welfare of the child;
• Participate in identifying and supporting activities that promote child protection in schools and the community;
• Integrate children with their families and provide follow-up support for such families;
• Develop a monthly work plan to be submitted to CP Technical Supervisor for discussion and approval. Performance will be measured upon achievements of the work plan;
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings (such as child protection, advocacy, health promotion, education, etc.) that aim at promoting child protection at the SCCO and in the community;
• Become proficient with project data collection and reporting tools, and conduct and submit reports in a timely and accurate manner;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SCCO and/or by the CP Technical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Social Sciences with a focus on counselling or psychology
• Graduate degree in social sciences is added advantage
• Proven experience in working closely with children especially at Sub County Children Offices in Mumias or Matungu sub counties
• Currently volunteering or an intern in SCCOs in Matungu or Mumias is an added advantage
• Experience in case management is an added advantage
• Ability to use a wide range of child counseling methodologies
• Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Ability to adapt to different cultures
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
• Knowledge of community-based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Positive attitude towards community work with an emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem-solving
• Commitment to CISP values and Child Protection Policy