Current Vacancies at DT Global

Overview:

• DT Global is seeking a Finance and Administration Director to support the USAID Sudan STEP-UP project. This role will be responsible for maintaining and improving the project’s financial systems and records, according to DT Global and US Government (USG) rules and regulations. The Finance and Adm inistration Director will provide technical oversight to the finance teams in Sudan and Kenya. In addition, the Finance and Adm inistration Director will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Nairobi, Kenya project head office. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party - Operations (DCOP-O).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for financial direction according to USAID and DT Global policies and procedures, corresponding local legislation in Sudan and Kenya, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Maintaining and improving STEP-UP Sudan financial systems, including:
  • Manage the maintenance and upgrade of financial and payroll information systems
  • Review and approve all Field Office Expense Reports (FOERs) submitted by the Finance team
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the FOERs prior to their submission to DT Global’s US-based HQ finance team
  • Oversee any required corrections following HO FOER review
  • Ensures the upload of all financial documentation to DT Global Online
• Working with the Finance Manager (FM), ensure a steady flow of project funds, through timely and accurate fund replenishment requests; enacting cash controls to ensure there is a minimum of unutilized funds in the field
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Nairobi platform, including:
  • Immigration and travel logistics
  • Nairobi office administration
  • Oversee any operational and programmatic procurements managed by the Nairobi platform
  • Ensure STEP-UP tax remittances are made to the appropriate tax authorities in a timely manner and in accordance with Kenyan and Sudanese tax law
  • Support DCOP-O with ad hoc operations and procurement tasks in Kenya and Sudan
  • Other duties as requested by the DCOP-O

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Academic qualifications in finance, management, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• More than 10 years of experience managing complex development projects with a concentration in finance and adm inistration in the East African region, with previous experience on USAID programs preferred
• English fluency required

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

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Overview:

• DT Global is seeking a Writer/Editor based in Nairobi, Kenya to join our Global Communications team. The Global Communications team supports DT Global’s corporate and project offices across five continents by building and amplifying the company’s stories and messaging. The Writer/Editor will work with the Global Communications team and staff across the company tell DT Global’s story. This position will source, write, and edit marketing content for external and internal communications needs, including website content, social media, newsletters, fact sheets, video scripts, and reports. The Writer/Editor will also provide support in other communications areas, including website support, event logistics, administrative support (invoicing), and other ad hoc needs as requested. We are a small and dynamic team, and candidates should be ready and excited to learn and grow.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Source, write, edit, and upload news content, project pages, staff bios, and other website content for DT Global’s website.
• Source and copy edit staff blogs, including querying staff and finding and selecting photos for publication; work with graphic design team to develop images as needed.
• Work with Project teams and review project success stories and other materials to find potential stories for publication.
• Copy edit and proofread project reports and other project deliverables.
• Draft and/or edit a range of internal communications materials (newsletters, emails).
• Support Global Communications team to draft marketing fact sheets, including reviewing data and synthesizing it into succinct prose.
• Draft social media posts as needed, including reviewing reports or other content to draft posts.
• Work with Global Communications team and Project teams to develop internal or external newsletters around general company updates or specific technical topics.
• Develop and maintain a tracker of external publications, websites, podcasts, or other venues to place content.
• Provide logistical events support as needed for in-house events and webinars.
• Support team with website maintenance as needed.
• Provide administrative support for Global Communications team, including invoicing and payments activities.

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree and relevant college coursework in communications, English, international development or relations, political science, or other relevant fields required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience on a communications team or in the international development sector required.
• Strong writing and editing skills required, including ability to write in a variety of styles, including journalistic/blog style and report editing.
• Ability to edit in American English required, understanding of British English vs American English grammar and spelling required.
• Understanding of different styles of editing (substantive, copy editing, proofing) strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interviewing staff, particularly across cultural or language differences, is required.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office tools required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Demonstrated interest in communications, familiarity with international development or topics related to governance, economic development, environment, or conflict and peacebuilding preferred.
• Familiarity with AP and Chicago Styles preferred.
• Proficiency in SharePoint and Wordpress preferred.

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

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About The Role

• DT Global is supporting with the delivery of a 5-year program that seeks to address the funding gap for MSMEs in Kenya by combining financial support with technical assistance and a coordinated approach among various players in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. DT Global is seeking to hire a Voucher Systems Expert to lead the design and oversight voucher based technical assistance system development.
• The Voucher Expert will be responsible for coordinating capacity building activities through the Vouchers to targeted youth and women entrepreneurs across the country. The position will primarily be stationed in Nairobi County but will require regular travel to other counties.
• Key task of the expert will involve the design and roll out of the Voucher TA component with the focus of ensuring sustainability. The expert will constantly ensure that the supply of services matches demand for the VB TA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design the voucher program for sustainability
• Lead in rollout of the VB Technical Assistant component
• Lead automation of the voucher program – also based on design.
• Maintain the database of voucher TA experts
• Process applications for voucher
• Monitor and report regularly on the utilization of the Vouchers
• Review and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Continuously ensure that the supply of services matches demand for the VB TA
• Advise on the voucher process (including ensuring proper forms are used, outlined procedures are followed, and target beneficiaries have a thorough understanding of the system).
• Work with the team such as the MEL unit to integrate all monitoring activities into the vouchers intervention work plan, as well as ensure that the regular monitoring of markets is in place.
• Lead in the customization of the service providers’ system (platform, vendor applications and other software integrations).
• Conduct random monitoring of beneficiaries registered in the project MIS to ensure compliance with the registration and redemption procedures.
• Maintain proper databases of beneficiaries, transactions, and vendors.
• Support and monitor activities related to data collection related to the voucher intervention/scheme.

About You
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration or similar relevant fields. Advanced degree in above fields is desirable.
• At least 10 years of experience in financial management.
• Proven experience in voucher-based programming with good background in voucher-based transfers.
• Relevant experience starting up or implementing voucher-based interventions, preferably electronic.
• Experience with various cash and voucher modalities, including digital, mobile, card, paper vouchers etc.
• Demonstrable program design, monitoring, and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
• Experience in the introduction of internal controls systems to support cash and vouchers delivery in the areas of financial management, and program delivery.
• Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring.
• Demonstrable understanding of M&E, beneficiary accountability, and learning
• Experience in database management.
• Relevant work experience in Kenya.
• Proficiency in English, with excellent writing and presentation skills.