Vacancies at Amref Kenya

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• Business Development Manager provides support in business development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies of countries in line with the corporate Strategy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and knowledge

• Master’s degree in health, public health, international development/relations, economics, human rights, political science or a related relevant technical discipline strongly preferred.

Experience

• At least 8 years of experience with an NGO in a senior business development/programme funding position(s) involving proposal development and donor liaison
• Five or more years of experience working on USG proposal responses as a prime or sub–partner, including participating in capture efforts, writing relevant sections of proposals, and developing proposal budgets
• Experience of developing successful proposals and/or tender bids to Institutional donors, Foundation
• and Private Funders

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated strong writing, editing and communication
• Keen interest and excitement in business development with a willingness to learn and ambition to take
• on positions of increasing responsibility.
• Detail–oriented, flexible, and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to work effectively in a multi–cultural environment,
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead complex proposal development teams
• Results Oriented
• Quick learner willing to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines.

Closing date: March 11, 2022.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Communications Officer will report directly to the SEMA Head of Operations and develop and drive a communications strategy and activities for SEMA to advance its mission. The portfolio will include activities to: (i) raise awareness, political commitment, and resources for SEMA and its priorities; (ii) develop and build partnerships to advance work with country governments, regional agencies, civil society, private sector, and multilateral and bilateral agencies; (iii) collaborate with partners to elevate attention and resources for SRH generally. The work may include a range of activities such as in–person and virtual events, dynamic social and print media management and engagement, influencing, leadership communications support, partnership collaboration, packaging success stories, message development, website/production, newsletters, etc. in consultation with SEMA leadership and other partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, International Development, Social Sciences or a closely related field.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in designing and executing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns, preferably in the field of sexual and reproductive health, global health or global development.
• Experience supporting successful and impactful communication strategies for comparable programs or organizations working with diverse stakeholders (governments, funders, implementation organizations)
• Ability to think strategically, set priorities and manage concurrent projects, handle pressure, manage time effectively, exercise independent judgment and assume responsibility for seeing projects through to timely and successful completion
• Experience writing content for various audiences including researchers, policy makers, donors, online influencers and others
• Experience selecting and managing communications contractors
• Strong experience in the dynamic/adaptive use of social media to advance a communications strategy/agenda.
• Up to date on industry trends in communications and knowledge management and able to stay ahead of the latest developments in the industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep personal commitment to sexual & reproductive health & rights, including the right to safe abortion for all who need it
• Language skills: Excellent spoken and written English and French
• Experience with design applications and email marketing tools
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, including presentation and reporting to leadership
• Self–motivated; willingness to work independently and as part of a team
• Great interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in multi–cultural work environment and committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and belongs
• Eagerness to contribute and collaborate to a team working in a start–up environment (i.e., enjoy creating, can be flexible, embrace ambiguity)
• Entrepreneurial and creative

Closing date will be March 10, 2022

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JOB PURPOSE

The Nutrition Technical Officer will provide technical support in the implementation of nutrition interventions in collaboration with other technical officers. The job holder will be based in Turkana County and will provide hands on technical support to County Health Management Team (CHMT) and other actors to strengthen Nutrition interventions in Turkana county.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health (with specialization in nutrition) or relevant degree with a post graduate certificate or diploma in nutrition. Relevant Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Training, knowledge and experience in the implementation of both nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive interventions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Should have at least Five (5) years relevant work experience in the implementation of Nutrition projects.
• Experience in implementing BFCI and CNAP interventions
• Experience in implementing community Health Strategy through CHVs and CHAs.
• Experience working with government and USAID funded programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for–profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing projects involving diverse partners, consortiums and operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work with a multi–talented project team across cultural diversities
• Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
• Excellent reporting and computer skills and ICT competencies a must
• Ability to work independently
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits
• The ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Language skills: Excellent spoken and written English.
• Great interpersonal skills and a team player.

Closing date will be March 11, 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 years (Renewable)

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• The Senior Manager, Cost and Pricing will lead and coordinate cost application/proposal preparation across Amref Health Africa in collaboration with Amref Headquarters Finance team, Amref Country Office Teams including Finance and Program Development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related fields; a Master’s Degree is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with cost and pricing analysis for public and private agreements, grants, and contract mechanisms.
• Experience in US government cost applications and proposals will be an added advantage.
• Experience with and commitment to working in a diverse and multi–cultural environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong spreadsheet and communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast–paced, dynamic, team–oriented environment.
• Ability to provide good customer service to internal/external clients and to discuss and explain budget and pricing topics with program implementation and technical personnel.
• Strong writing skills and advanced–level proficiency with Excel are required.
• Self–starter attitude and ability to thrive in a management structure where supervision is minimal but high standards are maintained.
• Organizational skills and a capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English required, fluency in Spanish or French desired.
• Ability to multi–task, prioritize commitments, work in a matrixed organization, and manage time effectively are critical skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally, up to 30% of the time.

Closing date: March 11, 2022.