Recruitment at DSW in Nairobi Kenya


DSW seeks to recruit a Communications / PR Officer

Place of duty: Nairobi

The Communications/PR Officer supports the partnership and communications department in successfully implementing the Faith to Action (F2A) Network project. 

He/she is responsible for successfully developing a communications strategy for the F2A and will develop the F2A network’s communication materials, and as such ensure that high level visibility and profile of the F2A network and project is achieved through materials development, documentation and representation.
 
General areas of responsibility:
  • Responsible for the coordination of F2A publications, press and online activities.
  • Monitor and intervene communication developments including coordination of press and online activities such as press conferences, outreach to journalists that includes briefing and providing balanced information to the media.
  • Compiles press releases and F2A documentations while taking care of F2A websites or its representation in other websites.
  • Develop and maintain a F2A Network member database and develop registration procedures for membership
  • Provides technical assistance and training to network members on communicating of SRHR issues to their diverse audiences.
  • Compile press releases and F2A documentations and ensure they are updated regularly on F2A websites or member websites.
  • Support organising PR events, F2A conferences and workshops.
  • Support in preparing regular reports in line with DSW’s and/or donor guidelines and procedures
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
  • University degree (MA or MSc preferred)
  • Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required, additional language skills advantageous (French, Arabic and Swahili preferred)
  • Experience with developing media campaigns, press releases, and working with websites and social media tools
  • Interest in inter-religious work, sensitivity to different faiths
  • Knowledge of data-management software and computer skills
  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience
  • Ability to work effectively in teams, build positive working relationships and foster open communications.
  • Ability to work in international and multicultural settings, including international travel.

Finance and Administration Officer

Place of duty: Nairobi

The Finance & Administration Officer (F&A officer) is responsible for supporting the Faith to Action (F2A) network secretariat in successfully implementing the F2A project according to rules and procedures laid down by DSW’s finance and administration department.
 
General areas of responsibility:
  • Responsible for  financial administration, financial reporting, compliance review and communication about reported financial results, bookkeeping (cash and bank books), payments and all financial documentation
  • Preparation of regular financial reports for final review of IPM F2A and IFM/ITM Finance including alignment with narrative reporting, variance analysis and cash flow projections.
  • Provide structured technical assistance  and training to F2A project partners and network members on project financial management
  • Review and monitor partners financial reporting and compliance with DSW and/ or donors regulations
  • Provide technical support to resource mobilisation efforts through budget review during proposal writing for the network and its members.
  • Ensure timely payments to creditors and suppliers considering the liquidity planning of the project
  • Initiate  procurement of goods or services complying with DSW’s procedures and donor’s requirements as well as  timely payments to creditors and suppliers
  • Assist in monitoring and ensuring compliance regarding donor requirements.
  • Organize and coordinate logistics for project trainings, meetings and conferences
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
  • University degree (BCOM, BBA, BBM (MSc, MBA preferred), ACCA or CPA mandatory)
  • Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required, additional language skills advantageous (French, Arabic and Swahili preferred)
  • Interest in inter-religious work, sensitivity to different faiths
  • Excellent computer skills with experienced handling of MS Excel and accounting software SUN systems required
  • At least 5 years of relevant working experience
  • Ability to work effectively in teams, build positive working relationships and foster open communications.
  • Ability to work in international and multicultural settings, including international travel.

Monitoring and Research Officer

Place of duty:Nairobi

The Monitoring and Research Officer is responsible for supporting the Faith to Action (F2A) network secretariat in successfully planning and implementing the F2A project’s M&E framework and operational research activities.
 
She/is responsible for designing, setting up and implementing a comprehensive project M&E framework including an impact assessment. 

The M&R officer is responsible for capturing outcomes and impact of the F2A project activities.
 
General areas of responsibility:
  • Developing an M&E framework including an impact assessment. This includes developing tools and processes for capturing, analysing and sharing key information and knowledge
  • Monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes and impact. This will entail the use of methods such as capacity assessments, intense period debriefs, focus group discussions, policy maker ratings, panel discussions and others.
  • Providing technical assistance and training to F2A secretariat staff and F2A Project Partners on monitoring their activities and outputs.
  • Implementation of an impact study. A key assignment will be to show how the project relates to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs monitoring framework.
  • Provide M&E input for regular reports according to DSW guidelines and procedures
  • Prepare and facilitate a M&E planning meeting
  • Design of research methodologies in cooperation with programme manager F2A, supervisor and other stakeholders.
  • Implementation of at least two research pieces: an “analysis of SRHR practices of different faith perspectives” and a “mapping of faith organisations’ SRHR initiatives”.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
  • University degree (MA or MSc preferred)
  • Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required, additional language skills advantageous (French, Arabic and Swahili preferred)
  • Proven strong interest in monitoring and evaluation
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Interest in inter-religious work, sensitivity to different faiths
  • Knowledge of data-management software and computer skills
  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience
  • Ability to work effectively in teams, build positive working relationships and foster open communications.
  • Ability to work in international and multicultural settings, including international travel.

Resource Mobilisation Officer
 
Place of duty: Nairobi

The Resource Mobilisation Officer supports the Faith to Action(F2A) network in successfully implementing the F2A project in accordance with DSW’s resource mobilisation strategy. 

She/he is responsible for developing and implementing an ambitious resource mobilization strategy for the network and supporting DSW’s resource mobilisation efforts with faith organisations. 

The Resource Mobilisation Officer leads the F2A Network’s resource mobilisation processes at national, regional and/or international level.

General areas of responsibility:
  • Coordinate proposal development (identification of proposal team members, timeline planning, analysis of application requirements, etc.) and ensure effective and efficient flow of information among internal and external stakeholders
  • Writes, reviews and edits proposals in close cooperation with F2A Network members and partner organisations,  including preparing proposal budgets
  • Supports  the development of resource mobilisation tools and systems for the network
  • Develop a resource mobilisation strategy for the F2A Network
  • Provides technical assistance and training in resource mobilization to F2A Network members
  • Perform analysis of application requirements and guide proposal team through guidelines and donor requirements to make sound bid decisions
  • Help facilitate evolution of proposal strategy, such as competitive analysis, developing competitive themes and technical approach, and selecting project partners.
  • Oversee or support production of final technical proposals and budgets.
  • Identify funding opportunities and disseminate funding opportunity alerts to network members
  • Research, monitor, analyse and report on EU policies and funds affecting global reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, population and poverty reduction.
  • Supports the preparing regular reports to donors according to F2A and DSW guidelines and procedures
  • Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
  • University degree (MA or MSc preferred)
  • Excellent English language skills (oral and written) required, additional language skills advantageous (French, Arabic and Swahili preferred)
  • Familiarity with the funding processes of major donors
  • Experience in training/facilitation
  • Experience in budget preparation
  • Interest in inter-religious work, sensitivity to different faiths
  • Knowledge of data-management software and computer skills
  • At least 3 years of relevant working experience
  • Ability to work effectively in teams, build positive working relationships and foster open communications.
  • Ability to work in international and multicultural settings, including international travel.
DSW is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
 
If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter) with the reference “resource mobilisation officer” to: vacancies@dswkenya.org
 
Deadline for application: 28th of February 2013
 
Ideal start date: 2nd of April 2013
 
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted