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Duties and responsibilities

• Provide counselling on policies and procedures
• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Being actively involved in the recruitment by preparing job descriptions in liaison with departmental heads, posting job adverts and ensuring the hiring process is transparent and within policy guidelines
• Provide clerical and administrative (operational) support to AAS employees
• Compiling and updating employee records (hard and soft copies).
• He/she will act as the liaison between HR and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.
• Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc) and take minutes.
• Manage employee pension and benefits administration

The AAS vision is to see transformed lives on the African continent through science.

• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc).
• Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct internal and coordinate external trainings with facilitators
• Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews.
• Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees.
• Uploading the (HRIS) data for accuracy and updating it from personnel files for completeness and accuracy ensuring employee database is updated.
• Collate required competency, experience, and individual staff qualifications from the personnel files.
• Reorganizing the staff files as directed and retagging in a retrievable manner.
• Assist in scanning of the personnel documents that will be used in the document management system (DMS) currently being implemented by ICT.
• Updating the staff files with all the DocuSign Documents and Other Documents.
• Updating the AAS staff Master List to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Updating the AAS Master Leave Register ensuring accuracy.
• Any other duties that may be assigned to you.

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Management/Administration with a bias in Human Resources or related (essential); Master’s degree an added advantage
• Exposure to Employment law and employment equity regulations.
• Must be a registered member of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM)/any other accredited HR Professional Institute
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) a prerequisite
• At least 4-5 years’ relevant experience in busy HR environment

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Main Duties

• Participate in development and implementation of risk-based audit plans
• To understand the risk profile of the business, gain and apply extensive industry knowledge in the various audits
• Review Financial Information systems to evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial information
• Assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established internal controls and procedures
• Ensure proper documentation of audit procedures and tests. Obtain and retain audit evidence where required
• Prepare audit reports for review by audit manager
• Challenge and influence the relevant executives to improve the governance, risk and control culture
• Participate as independent observer in Quarterly inventory count
• Champion data analytics and continuous auditing in all assignments
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. heads of departments
• Engage with heads of department to agree on recommendations and implementation timelines of audit recommendations
• Follow-up on the progress of implementation of internal and external audit recommendations
• Any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications for the Position

• Bachelors of Commerce degree or Business-related degree
• Professional certification: CPA or ACCA
• CISA or related qualification will be added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in the same capacity3

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Responsibilities

• To effectively and efficiently manage Baraka Agriculture College Front office To keep clean and easy to use filing system of all College documents
• To keep an accurate and up-to- date account of all incoming and outgoing correspondences from the college
• To direct internal and external calls, and emails to the designated departments
• To professionally receive, handle or refer all college clientele visiting the front office.
• To type, print and photocopy all works in the college as may be required
• To professionally manage college communications coming through the front office To maintain a clean and well organized front office and reception areas
• Observing the best business practices and etiquette

Qualification and skills

• Diploma/Certificate in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent
• 2 years’ experience as a secretary preferably in a training Institution
• Dedicated, client focused professional with deep knowledge of office management procedures
• Proficient in computer programs and applications
• Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and planning skills
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent filing and recordkeeping
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationship with the college clientele
• An excellent team player.

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Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit financial reports including daily, weekly, monthly operating reports, financial statements, inventory and transactional reports.
• To prepare audit reports and liaising with external auditors for annual auditing.
• Update financial records by reviewing and posting various general ledger journal entries with the recent transactions and changes.
• Review documents and transactions in the organization to ascertain compliance, accuracy, relevance and reasonableness of the transaction.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly and timely updated and recorded.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting, balancing and reconciliations of the general ledger.
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of sales and all inventories and stock.
• Assist in the monitoring and management of the company’s inventory and procurement.
• Creating and managing an efficient stock management plan for the company’s products.
• Proper maintenance of office files to ease retrieval of information.
• Other task that may be assigned by the Financial Controller

Education & Experience

• A Degree in Business; Accounting or Finance option
• CPA (K), ACCA or its equivalent
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including IFRS and IASs
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience, with 2 years in a senior role
• Proficiency in computerized accounting systems e.g. SAP
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Key skills & competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive
• Team-work
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and co-ordination skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving & negotiation
• Adaptability
• Ability to work independently.

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Key Responsibilities

• Overall supervision of agronomists, farm supervisors and other field workers by providing proper leadership, guidance, and control in order to have an effective field operation.
• The employee will have a leading role in implementing the company’s ongoing and proposed projects amongst the farmer’s schemes e.g. permaculture, living wages, Living Incomes and agroforestry.
• Increase fruit production and quality by among other intervention measures ensuring proper adoption of agreed farming practices amongst the growers notably pests and diseases management.
• Equip producers with knowledge, awareness of organic farming principles, better avocado orchard management and certifications for organic, GlobalGap, Fairtrade and SMETA, through farmer training and other relevant instruments.
• Develop production protocols for commercialized crops.
• Oversee the company’s passion fruit growing and other proposed projects.
• Communicate effectively about the company’s farmer development model, plans etc. to farmers, project stakeholders and the wider public to advance its vision and mission.

Requirements

• A minimum degree in BSC Crops, Agriculture or Horticulture.
• 3- 5 years of experience working with small-holder farmers in commercial-oriented schemes or a large-scale farm enterprise is necessary.
• Conversant or working experience with either GlobalGap/Grasp or EU organic standards in a busy farming environment.
• Demonstrable agronomic skills in fruit orchard management especially avocados and passion fruits.
• Abilities to train farmers and peers and disseminate good agricultural practices and adoption thereof with emphasis on environmental sound practice.
• Abilities to use MS office suite.
• A highly organized individual with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrable creativity and a strategic thinker.
• Good leadership and managerial skills are a requisite.
• Goal achievement orientation and self-starter.
• Passion for social-economic impact amongst poor producers.
• A valid driving license.
• The job will entail intensive travel to the growing sites

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Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s small-scale farm operations with livestock, gardens, avocados, and passion fruits.
• Demonstrate good agronomic and animal husbandry skills to ensure a commercially viable venture.
• Sales and marketing of the farm produce.
• Small-holder organic avocado farmers’ outreach

Requirements

• Certificate or diploma in organic or general agriculture.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience.
• Good knowledge of fruit farming and working with small-holder farmers.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Integrity.
• Ability to speak in local dialect in the respective regions.
• Creativity and work results orientation.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Willingness to work in dynamic and rural settings.
• A valid motorcycle license is a prerequisite and essential.

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Key Responsibilities 

• Setting goals and developing plans for business and revenue growth
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer
• satisfaction
• Prepare and implement the firm’s annual counselling-based training, counselling, and consultancy work plan.
• Liaise with the Finance Department for optimal pricing of training, counselling, and consultancy programs.
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
• Analyze market trends to forecast demand, plan and take advantage of potential opportunities.
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs
• Carry out aggressive marketing activities to increase demand for the institution’s training programmes.
• Formulate strategies to increase geographical penetration and reach of FSTC services.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to facilitate timely collections in line with trade agreements.
• Head research and development of new products based on the need.
• Prepare technical and financial proposals for training, counselling, and consultancy assignments in response to tenders or requests for proposals.
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements
• Develop and implement branding and marketing materials to enhance visibility.
• Develop and measure the sales force through regular appraisals

Key Requirements 

• Post graduate Diploma in counselling would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Professional Qualification in Training, Counselling and Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
• Experience in design and development of training programs.
• Experience in preparing bids for HR consultancy and other assignments
• Knowledgeable in the needs of the client, and comfortable working hands -on in all aspects of executing ago-to market strategy
• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales
• executive or a relevant role
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

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The position

Where? The position will be based at the Nairobi Office in Kenya. His/hers/theirs should have the residency and legal right to work in Kenya. Some regional travel opportunities may be available.

This position is full time, but we may be flexible for the right candidate. It is a 12-month contract, and possible extension subject to funding.

Role Overview and Responsibility

The HR and Logistics Officer will work closely with the Africa team to ensure smooth running of the office and provide strong HR and Finance administrative duties. The post holder will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a relevant field
• Minimum 3 year’s demonstrated experience in administration; preferably working within a HR or Finance function;
• Track record of delivering general HR/Admin procedures and policies, safety, and good financial or accounting background;
• Knowledge and experience of general payroll and statutory requirements;
• Flexible and proactive with ability to manage different demands and multi-tasking
• Experience with an international NGO preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook)
• Excellent communication skills, including fluency in both English and local languages;
• To work independently, take initiative and can prioritize conflicting deadlines;
• Demonstrated experience to establish positive relationships with various stakeholders;
• Good understanding of Labour law including safeguarding;

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Key Responsibilities

Work plans

• Development of partner project implementation plans and budgets in collaboration with Program leads/Country Officers
• In consultation with Regional Director and Program leads in ARO, develop and facilitate the implementation of project work plans in a coordinated and integrated manner. 
• Monitoring programmatic and financial performance of projects through site visits (with leads and officers) and review and analysis of programmatic and financial reports. Virtual meetings can substitute site visits when the situation so dictates.

Technical Assistance

• Identification of partner training and technical assistance (TA) needs and tailoring training and TA to ensure programmatic, organizational, and financial strengthening; and as needed, development and implementation of programmatic M&E plans (including tools) and financial monitoring.
• Provide guidance to program leads on the provision of technical support on project implementation and management to in-country programs as needed and ensure that they meet the expected agreed targets.
• Work with ARO Regional Director, program leads, LARO, HQ and ARO Program Officers supporting projects for additional technical assistance support for implementation by partners.
• Ensure that program staff are trained in carrying out TA and other program management functions, including follow up on systems development, supervision, service delivery, financial and commodity management, and project evaluation issues. Keep with other TA related tasks.
• Provide on-site/virtual Technical Assistance (TA) and obtain specialized TA for grantees as required. 

Finance

• Works with the Grants & Compliance team on overall project financial management to ensure pipelines are accurate, meet timelines for the set objectives.
• Ensure timely and regular reporting of all project’s activities and expenses to Africa Regional Director, donors and HQ
• Work with finance to provide financial oversight for all project activities. 

Reports/Proposals/Writing

• Coordinates the production of project donor reports in a timely manner and works with the Regional Director and other program leads/teams on finalizing donor reports for submission to HQ.
• Guide program leads/officers in writing project updates and reports as needed and share with the Regional Director, Africa.
• Provide guidance and leadership to program leads on writing abstracts and articles for publication and makes presentations at meetings and conferences. 

Monitoring/Review/Learning

• In collaboration with the Program Learning Team, oversees overall program monitoring and evaluation through reports and on-site visits as well as ensuring accurate data for purposes of reporting, program improvement and donor accountability. 
• Work with partner organizations and project staff in conducting project reviews and development of refunding proposals based on results of the review processes. 
• Promote learning, knowledge management and testing of innovative approaches to address critical challenges in program implementation.
• Work collaboratively with Latin America and US-based headquarters staff to promote cross-regional learning and collaboration; .
• Collaborates on program evaluation and other relevant SRHR research activities. 
• Work with the Operations team to ensure program teams remain compliant to the processes and procedures 

Strategy/Planning

• Work with ARO SMT members and country teams to plan, develop and align ARO strategies and interventions across program countries with the divisional strategic priorities.
• Track progress towards Global’s strategic plan and specific donor objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning and the design of new project initiatives, 

General 

• Manage, lead, and develop in country focal point persons, to ensure effective management and high performance. 
• Assists/leads on new partnership opportunities including the development of technical proposals.
• Participation in the orientation of new (program) staff on the Global systems and procedures and project management. 
• Monitor the operational environment with respect to increased level of threat on implementation of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) by the Global partners.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Director.

Engagement: 

• Regularly interacts with other regional office staff (ARO/LARO) and collaborates with New York office staff, as appropriate to ensure work is on time and meets performance goals. 
• Requires regular contact with in-country partners, colleagues, and sister organizations, to advance Global interests.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in public health, SRHR, international development, sociology or related field required. 
• 10+ years of experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, and working with programs to identify and address training and technical assistance needs, preferably with a reproductive health and rights focus.  
• Experience working on SRHR is required
• Experience working in multi-sector programs.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
• Ability to synthesize information and generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications; strong time management skills  
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with a keen attention to detail and follow through; self-directed; and able to anticipate, prioritize, and manage tasks. 
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills, both English and French is a MUST
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and negotiation skills, in addition to ability to work autonomously, using good decision making and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet and statistical analysis applications).
• Analytical problem solving using systematic approaches to analyse and propose solutions is part of everyday activities, and cultural sensitivity is imperative. 
• Knowledge of reproductive health issues.
• Must be willing to travel within the country and outside the country
• Candidates from Senegal, Burkina Faso, Uganda or Kenya are encouraged to apply 

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Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the M&E focal point for assigned projects, ensuring the excellence of M&E efforts in support of project implementation.
• Manage the development and maintenance of the Monitoring, Information and Data Evaluation System with data collected on key thematic indicators and ensure accessibility by program staff and partners.
• Collaborate closely with Global staff in strengthening Global and partner Monitoring & Evaluation systems.
• Plan for and conduct project monitoring activities and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• In consultation with the Manager, Program Learning, review and update project results in frameworks and ensure that they logically capture the hierarchy of objectives, outcomes, outputs, and indicators for the key thematic areas.
• Develop project-specific monitoring and evaluation plans in consultation with the Manager, Program Learning.
• Work with other ARO program staff to administer ProCapacity Indexing tool and track actions plans for strengthening partner financial, programmatic and organizational development.
• Plan for and conduct data quality audits to rapidly verify project data and assess the adequacy of partners’ data management systems.  Plan for and conduct rapid facility assessments to determine the ability of health facilities to continuously provide SRH services.
• Provide technical assistance to implementing partners on M&E related activities to improve compliance and project performance. 
• Work with partners and ARO staff to identify and document project best practices and success stories.
• Assist in the design and execution of baseline surveys and other evaluation studies and participate in operations research and other data manipulation exercises to provide evidence to improve project management.
• Compile analyse (including the use of complimentary data sets and secondary analysis), and present data for reporting of program progress and impact.
• Assist in the preparation of routine and ad-hoc project reports. 
• Provide technical support to partners in data collection, data management and data analysis for basic monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide a synthesis of M&E results and facilitate learning from the results of monitoring and evaluation to program staff, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to ensure that the monitoring and evaluation capacities of program staff and partner are strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes. 
• Organize and facilitate quarterly, bi-annual, and annual project review meetings.
• Complete special projects as assigned and required.

Engagement: 

• Regularly interacts with other regional office staff (ARO/LARO) and collaborates with New York office staff, as appropriate to ensure work is on time and meets performance goals. 
• Requires regular contact with in-country partners, colleagues, and sister organizations, to advance Global interests.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in in public health, sociology, statistics, international development, or a related field plus a minimum of five years of experience or
• Master’s degree plus a minimum of three years of related experience in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) program monitoring and evaluation.
• 5+ years of experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and working with programs to identify and address training and technical assistance needs, preferably with a reproductive health and rights focus
• NGO experience and experience working in multi-sector programs is an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
• Ability to synthesize information and generate persuasive and clear verbal and written communications; strong time management skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with keen attention to detail and follow-through; self-directed; and able to anticipate, prioritize, and manage tasks. 
• Excellent written and oral French and English communication skills. 
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and negotiation skills, in addition to ability to work autonomously
• Good decision making and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and statistical analysis applications like STATA, SPSS, R studio & Nvivo). 
• Analytical problem solving using systematic approaches to analyse and propose solutions is part of everyday activities, and cultural sensitivity is imperative. 
• Knowledge of reproductive health issues. 
• A thorough understanding of the principles, concepts and methodology of Monitoring and Evaluation and the ability to apply such knowledge in program implementation. 
• In-depth knowledge of SRHR field, current activities and similar areas of interest.  
• Must be willing to travel within the country and outside the country
• Candidates from Senegal, Burkina Faso, Uganda or Kenya are encouraged to apply