Jobs at PATH

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement ERP system application features and enhancements.
• Support global end users in all financial system functions related to the ERP application.
• Gather business requirements and prepare documentation related to functional or technical design documents.
• Manage user defect/issue reporting queues and work in the ERP to determine the root cause and resolution of the defect/issue.
• Manage tasks related to ERP administration, improvements, upgrades and enhancements.
• Functional testing and rollout of customizations, custom objects, new enhancements, application releases and system integrations based on user/business needs.
• Work with IT and technical consulting partners towards common goals or resolutions.
• Develop a strong understanding of business processes and culture.
• Communicate with business users on system performance, status of enhancements and defects.
• Provide proper training to users and implement a solution that fits the way people work.
• Develop and maintain reports, workflows, and queries.
• Stay abreast of new functionality within the Unit4 Product family and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of statutory requirements.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of six years of Unit4 Business World ERP experience including configuration, implementation, administration, updating, and troubleshooting required.
• A minimum of five years of business analyst experience with financial business processes in Unit4 Agresso/Business World.
• Experience in NGO/Government context desirable.
• Experience with Unit4 Business World SQL, APIs, Extension Kit, Absences, Procurement, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Expenses.
• Experience with Unit4 Business World ERP versions 7.11 – 7.13.
• Experience with operational accounting, procurement, human resources, and financial reporting preferred.
• Experience with business requirements, technical analysis and design, coding, testing, and implementation of customizations within software environment preferred.
• Experience creating custom AG16s, Excelerators, and SQL scripts is an asset.
• Experience working with end-users to map, implement, and test requirements is an asset.
• Ability to automate business / ERP processes in a Business World environment.
• Must have high level of data analysis proficiency in Excel (e.g.: Pivot Tables, advanced formulas/lookups, etc.).
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, flexibility, ability to deal with ambiguity and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
• Ability and willingness to work in a global environment with multiple time zones.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of application (i.e., Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Zambia or the United Kingdom).

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Job Responsibilities:

• Lead technical Service Delivery, budget management, monitoring and reporting activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out - in line with PATH program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices to ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency of all deliverables through the case management systems and referral networks component of the project. Ensure project team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.
• Lead the development, dissemination, and implementation of strategies, approaches, guidance, standard operating procedures, tools, and various job-aids to facilitate service delivery through case management and referral and strengthen referral networks amongst social service providers.
• Take lead in providing technical assistance, guidance, and capacity strengthening for USAID NURU YA MTOTO project staff and LIPs in HIV, Education, PSS, child safeguarding and Care through case management and referral networks, ensuring learning and training strategies and agendas/curriculums, conducting trainings and workshops, mentoring and coaching.
• Lead Project technical team to work with and create linkages with stakeholders involved in Adolescent service delivery with a specific focus on USAID NURU YA MTOTO Adolescent girls receiving top up and or service layering in line with DREAMS service delivery. Strengthen coordination and networking, facilitate linkages, communication, and learning exchanges between GOK entities, LIPs, and CSOs/CBOs to support strengthening of case management capacity. Apply appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, contribute to the recruitment process of project staff, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Champion learning with project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to achieve the assigned project outcome. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources.
• Assist with preparation of trends analysis reports and disseminate results. Review project documentation to ensure project file is complete with all required documentation and is filed per agency and donor requirements.
• Maintain relationships and represent PATH with DCS, peer organizations, research and other institutions, participate in relevant forums and knowledge networks to collect and share promising practices in case management systems and referral networks, promote PATH’ work, and contribute to the PATH learning agenda.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in social science, Public Health, Gender, International Development, Development Economics or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in project management with at least 3 years in an advisory role in relation to HIV care and treatment and/or OVC programming, ideally with an international NGO.
• Strong knowledge of the health and social service sector in Kenya.
• Demonstrated ability to develop user-friendly guidance, tools and standard operating procedures for use at health facilities, CSO/CBO and community levels.
• Relevant grant management experience, especially for USG or other public donors, a plus.
• Experience working with stakeholders at various levels including but not limited to State and government actors, LIPs, civil society, healthcare providers and social service providers.
• Experience analyzing data and contributing to evaluation reports.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).