Job Openings at Panagora Group

Panagora Group, a woman-owned small business specializing in global health and international development, seeks an experienced Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist for the anticipated USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) Mission Support for Journey to Self-Reliance Pivot Activity.

This is a long-term position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position is contingent upon award and USAID approval.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Mission in process and system strengthening, including mission orders, templates, and tools and develop and maintain knowledge management and communications systems to capture institutional memory to meet tactical and strategic needs.
• Provide editorial services for documents and presentations, including formatting, style and accuracy of a text, grammar and punctuation and copy editing.
• Develop well written information and knowledge products such as case studies and evaluations summaries with high quality photos, videos, infographics or stories to be printed and used at events.
• Train and support country-level performance monitoring staff in knowledge management and communications.
• Design, develop, and facilitate effective collaboration opportunities between and among USAID/KEA and its partners.
• Collaborate with team to identify, strengthen, and add value to existing communication and knowledge management practices and processes in support of USAID/KEA.
• Provide support to the Organizational Development Specialist as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, knowledge management, public health, international development, or related field
• Minimum of four years of experience in knowledge management and communications, experience working in public health, and/or USAID-funded projects strongly preferred
• Proven organizational and management skills, ability to work independently and in teams in a multi-cultural context
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate good judgment, possesses sensitivity and understanding of how messaging impacts diverse audiences
• Excellent computer skills in a full range of software, including: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, Infographic Progras and/or other graphics programs.
• Proven ability to organize, summarize, and rewrite technical information for non-expert audiences.
• Experience facilitating workshops and trainings in communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English (required) and Kiswahili (preferred).

Panagora Group, a woman-owned small business specializing in global health and international development, seeks an Accountant to support an anticipated Mission Support for Journey to Self-Reliance for USAID/Kenya and East Africa. This full-time position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya and is long-term. The position is contingent upon award and USAID approval.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain system to account for financial transactions using established chart of accounts, bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Balances accounts by reconciling entries.
• Maintain records and file documents.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Comply with United States government and local legal requirements by studying requirements, filing reports, and advising management.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• CPA certification and accountancy degree
• At least one year’s experience as an accountant
• Must be a legal resident of Kenya. S/he may be Kenyan or an expatriate already living in Kenya with a minimum of five years’ experience living and working in developing country
• Fluency in English, Kiswahili preferred
• USAID experience preferred