Job Openings at Hivos People Unlimited

About Voice

An initiative from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Voice is a Euro 50 million grant facility (2016-2021) that targets the most marginalised and discriminated groups in ten countries in Africa and Asia. It aims to strengthen the lobby and advocacy capacity of Civil Society Organisations and representatives of the target groups based on the principle of Nothing about us without us. Since the most marginalised and discriminated groups are often hard to reach via regular programming, Voice promotes the use of innovative ideas and strategies, in order to empower these groups and to have their voices heard and respected.

Job context

The expected result for the position is:

• Linking and Learning between and among grantees and other programmes within Hivos and/or Oxfam.
• Well-coordinated and high quality linking and learning facilitation by the Linking and Learning facilitation grantee.
• Inclusive and participatory practices.

The position is Nairobi-based with travel in country and to Tanzania. The Linking, Learning and Amplifier (LLA) Officer will report to the Linking and Learning Coordinator, Global Office.

Your responsibilities

• Support the Voice Programme Officer in Kenya and Tanzania in the assessment and analyses of capacity development needs of grantees (baseline and ongoing);
• Facilitate selecting, contracting and post-contract grant management of linking and learning and capacity development providers;
• Support the Voice Programme Officer in Kenya and Tanzania in the assessment and analysis of the Innovate and Learn grant applications, with particular focus on the learning questions and the nature of the innovation;

Managing the Linking and Learning component effectively by:

• Facilitating documentation and communication of lessons learnt and good practices of capacity development support and influencing;
• Facilitating mapping of knowledge gaps and documentation of learning agenda’s among the rightsholders group(s) and grantees;
• Furthering the development of a common national approach of linking and learning together with the Linking and Learning facilitator and key stakeholders and align the Monitoring & Evaluation framework;
• Coordinating implementation of Linking & Learning and innovative interventions with the Linking and Learning facilitator (e.g. organising learning events, facilitate constitution of Communities of Practice, support realisation of innovation labs) at country level;
• Supporting the analyses, validation and aggregation of learning;
• Leading the reassessment of the Voice country context analysis
• Promoting and overseeing the use of Linking and Learning infrastructure for full documentation of the linking and learning processes and sharing lessons learnt;
• Participating and contributing actively to the Voice Linking and Learning Community of Practice.

Managing the amplification/ communication component effectively by:

• Identifying and proposing opportunities to amplify the voices of grantees (like (inter)national commemoration days, existing campaigns, use of networks);
• Promoting and supporting the elaboration of audio-visual materials, blogs, vlogs, and other products;
• Sharing the communication products including Lessons learnt, stories, blogs, research findings) at different and relevant fora / media;
• Managing and advising on the use of Voice branding and communications.

Your profile

• Experience in designing and facilitating linking and learning activities.
• Knowledge of and being able to apply participatory linking and learning methodologies and inclusive facilitation.
• Knowledge of and affinity with social inclusion, marginalisation, influencing, and capacity development.
• Background in education, social sciences or other relevant sector.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Swahili.
• Well acquainted with social media.
• Organisational facilitation and coordinating skills.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritise.
• The ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a multicultural environment. Comfortable working with all Voice rightsholders groups.
• Ability to document, share and profile lessons learnt and learning processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English.

What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Women and individuals from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Submit your application through Skillsmap by 20 December 2019. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job context

The Program Development Manager (PDM) of Women’s Empowerment (WE) and Sexual Rights and Diversity (SRD)  is Hivos East Africa’s Regional Head of the WE and SRD team and a member of Hivos’ global Open team.   S/he identifies and builds a network of key stakeholders from government, international organizations, civil society and the private sector, and works with them to co-create solutions.

S/he builds donor relationships and identifies funding opportunities. A successful incumbent of the role will build a diverse portfolio of innovative, high-quality projects with strong stakeholder buy-in; achieve Hivos East Africa’s funding targets and contributes towards Hivos’ sustainability; and contribute to the development of Hivos’s reputation as a thought and innovation leader on the theme of WE and SRD.

The incumbent will also organize internal processes for idea co-creation within the WE and SRD team, as well as in collaboration with the teams of other Hivos themes. The position is responsible for translating these ideas into viable solutions, and securing funding opportunities for the resulting projects.  This position also oversees/ coordinates the individual projects under WE and SRD to ensure relevance with Hivos’ overall Open Society goals.

Reports to: Regional Director, Hivos East Africa

Supervises: Project Managers (1); Program Officers (5);

Team Size: 5-8 in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania

The Program Development Manager oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of the Women’s Empowerment and Sexual Rights & Diversity theme including planning, resourcing, organizing, staffing, leading, and overseeing program activities. The incumbent will also serve as part of the Hivos East Africa’s  Management Team.

Your responsibilities

Programme Development

1. To scan, identify and create new projects and programmes, in line with Hivos East Africa’s strategy and profile and in order to achieve the objective of the Hivos strategic plan.

Fundraising/ Business Development

1. To develop strategic and long term sustainability portfolio for Hivos East Africa, as well as smart business models and fundraising.
2. To identify and access funding sources for the program and together with Global Office and programme staff, to develop and implement fundraising strategy to support a successful implementation of the program.
3. To provide input and contribute program highlights for funding proposals, communication materials etc. for stakeholders and audience, both in Hivos East Africa and in Global Office.
4. To take lead on fundraising initiative in close coordination with program and finance departments.

Managing portfolio

1. To develop business plans, conduct market research and lead prototyping activities.
2. To directly manage operational programs.

Planning, report-writing and project coordinating

1. To coordinate planning and report-writing of the WE and SRD themes at Hivos East Africa which is in line with Hivos’ global strategy.
2. To coordinate projects implementation for the WE and SRD cluster, ensuring consistency knowledge exchange among staff.

Representing the organization

1. To be able to connect to frontrunners and (potential) game changers and to work together with them to develop innovative programs.
2. To present Hivos’ vision on Open Societies in an attractive and leading way during conferences and seminars.

Coordinating Women’s Empowerment and Sexual Rights and Diversty teams

1. To provide input to the financial planning, budgeting, performance, capacity development and risks management of projects.
2. To contribute and support to the other possible expansion and thematic programs which aims to the improvement of the organization.
3. To contribute to Hivos East Africa overall organizational and policy development.
4. To be a reliable and supportive team member to the whole team.

Your profile:

• Masters degree in Gender and Development, Women studies, Public Health or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of post-graduate work experience in nonprofit program development and/or fundraising within the private sector and/or international development organizations.
• Demonstrated donor network in Kenya (required) and in the region (preferred)
• Ability to work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and pipelines.
• A strong affinity for Hivos’ mission and for social and environmental concerns and you are driven by a strong motivation to contribute to real and lasting change.
• Able to ‘think outside the box’ and connect to various actors to develop new solutions that have the ability to transform Hivos’ global Open Society portfolio.
• Have a convincing track-record in program development, resource mobilization and facilitating of multi-actor initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, and function effectively as a member of a global team, and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent – externally oriented – communication skills, both verbally and in writing in English
• Good conceptualization and affinity for gender justice, diversity and inclusion.
• Work experience and knowledge of the economic, social, environmental, and development context in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• High levels of personal integrity and accountability.

Working Conditions

The Program Development Manager will be based in the Kenya office, but with frequent and regular travel to the Uganda and Tanzania offices. The Program Development Manager is expected to travel frequently to remote parts of rural Africa, and internationally to represent Hivos East Africa as needed.

What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Women and individuals from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job context

The Program Development Manager (PDM) Open Freedom and Accountability is the head of Hivos East Africa’s Freedom and Accountability (F&A) team and a member of Hivos’ global Open team.   S/he identifies and builds a network of key stakeholders from government, international organizations, civil society and the private sector, and works with them to co-create solutions.

S/he builds donor relationships and identifies funding opportunities. A successful incumbent of the role will build a diverse portfolio of innovative, high-quality projects with strong stakeholder buy-in; achieve Hivos East Africa’s funding targets and contribute towards Hivos’ sustainability and development of its reputation as a thought and innovation leader on themes around Open F&A.

The incumbent will also organize internal processes for idea co-creation within the Open F&A team, as well as in collaboration with the teams of other Hivos themes. The position is responsible for translating these ideas into viable solutions, and securing funding opportunities for the resulting projects. This position also oversees/ coordinates the individual projects under Open cluster (Freedom & Accountability) to ensure relevance with Hivos’ overall Open society goals.

Reports to: Regional Director, Hivos East Africa

Supervises: Project Manager (1); Programme Officers (2);

Team Size: 3 within East Africa

The PDM oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of the Freedom and Accountability Program including planning, resourcing, organizing, staffing, leading, and overseeing program activities.

Your responsibilities

Programme development

1. To scan, identify and create new projects and programmes, in line with Hivos East Africa’s strategy and profile and in order to achieve the objective of the Hivos strategic plan.

Fundraising/ Business Development

2. To develop strategic and long term sustainability portfolio for Hivos East Africa, as well as smart business models and fundraising.
3. To identify and access funding sources for the program and together with Global Office and programme staff, to develop and implement fundraising strategy to support a successful implementation of the program.
4. To provide input and contribute program highlights for funding proposals, communication materials etc. for stakeholders and audience, both in Hivos East Africa and in Global Office.
5. To take lead on fundraising initiative in close coordination with programme and finance departments.

Managing portfolio

1. To develop business plans, conduct market research and lead prototyping activities.
2. To directly manage operational programmes.

Planning, report-writing and project coordinating

1. To coordinate planning and report-writing of the Open F & A cluster at Hivos East Africa which is in line with Hivos’ global strategy.
2. To coordinate projects implementation for the Open F & A clusters, ensuring consistency knowledge exchange among staff.

Representing the organization

1. To be able to connect to frontrunners and (potential) game changers and to work together with them to develop innovative programmes.
2. To present Hivos’ vision on Open Societies in an attractive and leading way during conferences and seminars.

Coordinating Open F & A Team

1. To provide input to the financial planning, budgeting, performance, capacity development and risks management of projects.
2. To contribute and support to the other possible expansion and thematic programs which aims to the improvement of the organization.
3. To contribute to Hivos East Africa overall organizational and policy development.
4. To be a reliable and supportive team member to the whole team.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum 8 years of post-graduate work experience in nonprofit program development and/or fundraising within the private sector and/or international development organizations.
• Demonstrated donor network in Kenya (required) and in the region (preferred).
• Ability to work on short-term assignments with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and pipelines.
• A strong affinity for Hivos’ mission and for social and environmental concerns and you are driven by a strong motivation to contribute to real and lasting change.
• Able to ‘think outside the box’ and connect to various actors to develop new solutions that have the ability to transform Hivos’ global Open Society programme.
• Have a convincing track-record in program development, resource mobilization and facilitating of multi-actor initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, and function effectively as a member of a global team, and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent – externally oriented – communication skills, both verbally and in writing in English
• Good conceptualization and affinity for gender justice, diversity and inclusion.

• Work experience and knowledge of the economic, social, environmental, and development context in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• High levels of personal integrity and accountability.

Working Conditions

The Program Development Manager will be based in the Kenya office, but with frequent and regular travel to other local offices. The Programme Development Manager is expected to travel frequently to remote parts of rural Africa, and internationally to represent Hivos as needed.

 What we offer

We offer a competitive package based on the candidate’s qualifications.

Women and individuals from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.