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Pastoral Private Sector Market Integration Expert Consultant

Organization

• African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Posted 2 Sep 2025 Closing date 29 Sep 2025

Introduction and Context

The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is a specialized technical office of the Department Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (DARBE) of the African Union Commission (AUC). The vision of AU-IBAR is: "An Africa in which animal resources contribute significantly to integration, prosperity and peace". Its Mission is: to provide leadership and integrated support services for the development of animal resources in Africa.

AU-IBAR's Mandate Is To Support And Coordinate The Sustainable Development And Utilization Of Animal Resources (livestock, Fisheries And Wildlife) To Enhance Nutrition And Food Security And Contribute To The Wellbeing And Prosperity Of The People In The Member States Of The AU. AU-IBAR Is The Main Vehicle For The AU To Develop Appropriate And Independent Expertise To Support And Coordinate The Sustainable Development And Utilization Of Animal Resources To Enhance Food And Nutrition Security And Contribute To The Wellbeing And Prosperity Of The People In The AU Member States. Under This Mandate, AU-IBAR Is Implementing The Africa Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform, a 4-year Pan-African Initiative For Investment/market-enabled, Adaptive Transformation For Pastoralism. AU-IBAR Recognizes That Pastoralists Are Critical For Inclusive Agricultural Transformation In Africa As

• Pastoralists account for 2 – 7% of national GDP and contribute % of meat across Africa (up to 50% of meat exports in many geographies).
• Demand for meat and milk in SSA expected to increase by more than 250% by 2050
• Pastoralists provide valuable ecosystem services, using indigenous climate adaptive practices on marginal lands, sequestering carbon, and managing water in ASAL regions
• Despite potential benefits, pastoral programs have focused on humanitarian activities instead of integrating pastoralists with livestock markets

However, pastoralists are severely marginalized and disproportionately impacted by climate change. Historic investments, though significant, have had limited impact. Given the increasing demand for livestock products, pressure on natural resources, and climate shocks, AU-IBAR is committed to promoting the adoption of a long-term systems lens and coordinated actions within and across countries and sectors/stakeholders to tailor approaches to pastoral communities and archetypes.

With Support From The Gates Foundation (GF), AU-IBAR Is Hosting And Operationalizing The APMD Platform, a 4-year Continental Initiative, Which Will Build On Prior Programs And Strengthen The Pastoral Sector Enabling Environment To

• Integrate pastoralists with livestock markets, create positive cycles for investment in the value chain, strengthen business continuity, and provide more affordable livestock-sourced products for more consumers.
• Unlock the full potential of up to USD Three Billion of planned pastoral investments over the next 3-5 years
• Strengthen best practice & knowledge sharing for promoting pastoralists' integration into livestock markets; and
• Identify potential areas to shift long-term funding and investments for better outcomes for pastoralists.

The APMD Platform Will Strategically Influence, Promote And Provide Visibility Of Market-focused Interventions To Enhance Pastoral Integration Into Livestock Markets, Among Key Stakeholders. The Platform Will Achieve That By Convening And Coordinated Actions Through Multi-stakeholder Fora Designed To Implement Priority Actions Under The Three Pillars Below

• Strengthening the pastoralists integration in livestock marketing,
• Policy strengthening and strategic implementation, and
• Strengthening and diffusing functional data ecosystems

Objective

For the implementation of this project, AU-IBAR seeks the services of a "Pillar-Lead Pastoral Private-Sector Market-Integration Consultant", to lead the implementation of APMD Platform activities focused on "strengthening the pastoral private sector integration into the livestock markets across Africa, and globally".

Under the direct supervision of the APMD Platform Coordinator at AU-IBAR, the Pillar Lead will oversee the design and implementation of activities aimed at fostering partnerships and collaborations to enhance pastoral integration in livestock markets across Africa and beyond.

Tasks

The Pillar Lead – Pastoral Private Sector Market Integration Consultant will be expected to:

• Facilitate the integration of pastoralists into formal livestock markets (local/export)
• Promote stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity building
• Promote value addition across pastoral livestock supply chain
• Promote enhanced investments in pastoral livestock sector
• Support project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, project resource management, documentation and information sharing

The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:

i. Project implementation and management

• Lead the pastoral sector landscape, profiling and market analyses to identify priority private sector partners, investment and marketing opportunities in target geographies / countries
• Lead the development and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for pastoral and private sector engagement, and strengthening their integration in the livestock markets
• Coordinate the National Market Integration Pillar groups activities.
• Support the development and management of a database on pastoral marketing-chain.
• Design and lead the implementation of initiatives aimed at promoting the integration of pastoral private sector into the livestock markets.
• Explore and advocate for the use of innovative technologies and digital solutions to enhance market access and integration for pastoralists.
• Contribute to Platform governance and management as a member of the Platform Management Committee (PMC)

ii. Stakeholder engagement, coordination and capacity building

• Facilitate coordination among various pastoral market stakeholders, including pastoralists (producers), private sector entities, pastoral associations, collective initiatives; NGOs and government agencies; RECs, international partners and development agencies, to ensure seamless operations of the platform.
• Engage in advocacy and communication activities to raise awareness of the importance of pastoral integration into livestock markets.
• Facilitate public-private dialogues and develop collaborative business-opportunity proposals for mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations.
• Provide technical assistance on sustainable and inclusive business models for pastoral livestock sub-sector.
• Identify capacity building needs and programs for pastoralists, private sector entities, and other stakeholders to enhance their understanding and engagement in the market integration process, and partnership development.

iii. Monitoring and evaluation, and reporting on project implementation

• Contribute to the development and operation of a robust M&E frameworks to track progress, measure impact, and identify areas for improvement in market integration initiatives.
• Contribute to documentation and information sharing.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Director of AU-IBAR Expected Outputs and Deliverables.
• Comprehensive Action Plan for the Private-Sector-Integration pillar.
• An In-depth analysis of the pastoral and livestock market, identifying opportunities for market integration and potential private sector partnership, in the target countries/geographies.
• Private sector mapping and profiling for pastoral investment and marketing in targeted geographies / countries.
• Comprehensive strategy for strengthening pastoralist integration into livestock markets.
• Mechanism for marketing and investment data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Periodical progress reports (technical and financial) on project status, implementation, achievements vs. milestone, and challenges/risks.
• Materials for showcasing the private sector investment and engagement in pastoral livestock markets (investment case studies and success stories, successful business model, etc.)
• Documented capacity building need analysis; and training programs and materials for the sector stakeholders in the targeted geographies.

Duty Station

The Expert will be stationed in the AU-IBAR offices in Nairobi, Kenya with travel on specific assignments agreed with the AU-IBAR Management

Duration

The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to
P2 Step 5
on the AUC Salary Scale.

The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.

Supervision and Reporting

The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.

Requirements
Academic and Professional qualifications

• Minimum qualification shall be Bachelor's degree in agriculture / livestock production, agribusiness, agriculture / livestock economics, with a strong foundation in pastoral market dynamics, and promoting private sector integration.
• Post graduate degree, in similar fields will be considered as an advantage.
• Certifications in project management applications, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) will be considered as an additional asset, reflecting a standardized knowledge of project management practices.

General Experience

• Demonstrable experience of a minimum five (5) years in managing / implementing projects, with diverse team, preferably in the pastoral livestock sector development or related fields, at national, regional or multi-country levels.
• Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a diverse / multicultural environment.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to the cultural and socio-economic contexts, ideally in pastoral communities in Africa.
• Ability to adapt strategies and approaches in dynamic and sometimes challenging environments, ensuring project resilience and success.

Specific Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in implementing and managing development projects, with a strong emphasis on pastoral livestock marketing development.
• Experience in pastoral livestock or agricultural markets in the African context would be particularly valuable.
• Demonstrated experience in pastoral livestock sector, with a strong understanding of pastoral and/or livestock marketing, sector actors, challenges, and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementing private sector engagement activities, in the context of livestock markets.
• Strong analytical skills to navigate complex market systems and identify priority investment opportunities, PPP approach applicability for integration and economic growth (e.g., investment models, market analysis, financial analysis, risk assessment and mitigation, etc.).

Other Skills

• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external counterparts is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Proficiency in any other AU official language (Arabic, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Spanish) is desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work and follow-up on implementation.
• Ability to complete assignments and tasks on time.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Evaluation Criteria

The applications will be evaluated based on the relevant technical qualifications, experience and competence of the candidates.

Criteria Scores (%)

Qualifications 15
General Experience 20

Specific Experience 40

Other Skills And Experience 20
Language 5

Total
100
Applicants who meet the technical requirements may be invited for an interview (virtual or in person as is appropriate).

How to apply

Submission of the Application

Applications are open to individuals of eligible nationalities. If your career aspirations, qualifications, and experience match the above requirements, please email your application stating
"Pillar Lead - Pastoral Private-Sector Market-Integration Consultant Expert"
in the subject of the email.

Applications should be submitted via email to - with a copy to

The deadline for submission of applications is
29 September 2025
at
23:45 hrs
Nairobi Local Time (EAT).

Applications Should Include The Following
i. A filled Application Form (form is attached);

ii. Detailed curriculum vitae;

iii. Detailed curriculum vitae with names and contact details of professional referees (reference letters may be provided)

iv. Completed declaration on exclusion criteria in the format attached; and,

v. Copies of identification documents.

vi. Demonstration / Proof of proficiency in both written and spoken English and French.

A Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement is attached as information for the applicants.

Documents
Terms of Reference (English Version)

AU-IBAR Personal Data Protection and Privacy Statement

AU-IBAR Declaration Form

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi Source

• African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

Type

• Consultancy

Career category

• Program/Project Management

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

Themes

• Agriculture
• Climate Change and Environment

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Kenya

Project Manager - Unlocking Opportunities Project, Nairobi, Kenya

Organization

• Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion

Posted 13 Aug 2025 Closing date 26 Sep 2026

Responsible to:-
Consortium Coordinator, Kenya

Place:
Nairobi, Kenya

Closing date for applications:
26th September, 2025

THE ORGANIZATION
"Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity"

Handicap International Federation, operating under the name Humanity & Inclusion (HI), is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Currently, the organisation is working in 59 countries.

For further information about the association:

Job Context
The Unlocking Opportunities project, a three-year project, aims to advance inclusive economic empowerment for youth with disabilities, with a strong focus on young women. Through a twin-track approach of personalised support and systemic inclusion, the program equips youth with skills, resources, and opportunities to engage meaningfully in the economy as entrepreneurs and employees. It further promotes innovation in areas such as assistive technology and digital accessibility, while working with both public and private sector actors to mainstream disability inclusion across key sectors, including agriculture, digital economy, and the creative industry.

Reporting to the Consortium Coordinator, the Project Manager is responsible for implementing HI's activities under the Unlocking Opportunity Project. S/he ensures optimal quality and the impact of the project implemented by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. With all the other HI managers, the project manager shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organisation. S/he leads a team of officers in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality interventions that equip youth with disabilities (with a specific focus on girls and women) with business skills, link them to financial providers, and provide business kits and mentorship. S/he coordinates with partners, manages resources, tracks progress against targets, monitors budget burn rate, ensures compliance with HI and donor requirements, and fosters strong relationships with stakeholders to empower youth with disabilities in business development.

Your Mission
Mission 1: Management

• Manager as a role model: embody HI's values daily and be a role model.
• Manager as a coach for meaning: understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for her or his team, and lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra-departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.
• Operational manager: organise the operational management of her or his team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
• HR & Coach: contribute to the development of her or his staff, create the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behaviour.

Mission 2: Strategy and steering

• Contribute to the development of the programme's operational strategy
• Contribute to country operational strategy (StratOp).
• Draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project.
• Contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities, if necessary in her/his field of expertise.

Mission 3: Operations Implementation
Responsibility 1: Ensure the implementation of the project, in line with the logical framework and allocated budget

• Steer the project's intervention strategy and put forward adjustments if the objectives change or if it is likely that they will not be met.
• Ensure that activities and the associated resources are planned and implement the action plan.
• Ensure that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal and the allocated budget.
• Ensure project reporting, internally (within the programme) and externally (reporting to funding bodies, authorities and/or partners) in support to the consortium coordinator if needed.
• Undertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation s/he received based on the programme signature delegation table
• Guarantee the proper archiving of information.

Responsibility 2: Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks

• Ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of institutional policies (specifically PQP, PSEAH and Age-Gender-Disability policies) and the other HI internal standards.
• Ensure compliance with the terms of the project proposal and the rules applied by the project funding body/bodies.
• Ensure compliance with global technical standards and norms by communicating and involving the technical specialists and advisors with expertise in the project themes.

Responsibility 3: Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

• Ensure project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
• Ensure quality implementation of the activities.
• Develop and implement the project evaluation plan.
• Ensure that the project is accountable to the local stakeholders (partners, authorities, local institutions and donor) including on the technical aspect of the project Ensure project learning with a focus on technical activities, taking into account lessons learned from similar previous projects, following the recommendations made throughout the project (from evaluations, support missions, audits, etc.), and capitalising and sharing on the acquired knowledge.

Responsibility 4: Ensure project data management

• Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools (including technical tools) are in place on the project, in line with global standards.
• Ensure that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database.
• Carry out regular checks and make any necessary corrections to the activity database.

Responsibility 5: Coordinate the teams involved in the project

• Facilitate coordination meetings between her/his direct team and the support services located in the area when necessary.
• Ensure that her/his team and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.
• Facilitate the project steering committee.

Responsibility 6: Contribute to external project communication

• Contribute to HI's external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
• Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant.

Mission 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Lead the emergency preparedness actions in his/her project and, in the event of an emergency, reorganise the priorities of his/her team according to the humanitarian priority, to ensure a quick and efficient response by HI.

Your Profile
Educational background and experience

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in the following fields: Business administration, Economics, Social Science or related field.
• At least four years of experience managing a project
• 3-5 years of experience in managing economic inclusion projects/programmes (entrepreneurship, market-based programming, socio-economic empowerment, etc.)

Skills Required
Management skills

• Being capable of helping team members to progress: developing her/his staff's ability to work autonomously.
• Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward.
• Knowing how to simplify and prioritize.
• Conflict management.

Project Management Skills

• Planning, monitoring & coordination
• Evaluation
• Intervention strategy
• Proposal and narrative report writing
• Emergency response
• Humanitarian monitoring and emergency preparedness

Other Professional Skills
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning /Information Management

• Results and indicators monitoring
• Planning and coordination of qualitative and quantitative surveys, dissemination of results
• Project evaluation
• Accountability to affected populations: participatory, non-discriminatory and responsible approaches.
• Capitalisation and continuous learning
• Information management strategy, data structuring and quality
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis
• Responsible data management
• Statistical analysis and data visualisation

Log/supply

• Planning (supply)

Finance

• Financial/budget management
• Donor financial management

Security

• Personal security management
• Security context analysis
• Security risk analysis

Advocacy

• Networking & promotion of HI advocacy messages to external stakeholders

Global programme management

• Management of major risks (safeguarding, fraud & corruption, security and major financial risks)

Cross-sector Skills

• Frameworks and references
• Office and collaborative tools
• Stress management
• Collaborating in a global organization

Language Skills

• English and Kiswahili

How to apply

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV by email to: -

The email subject line should be marked: "
Unlocking Opportunities
Project Manager
". Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

All HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of Conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
Humanity & Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi Source

• Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion

Type

• Job

Career category

• Program/Project Management

Years of experience

• 3-4 years

Themes

• Gender
• Health

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Kenya + 1 more

Senior Assessment Officer for Sudan - Cash & Markets, based in Kampala or Nairobi

Organization

• IMPACT Initiatives

Posted 29 Sep 2025 Closing date 13 Oct 2025

We are currently looking for a Senior Assessment Officer to support our Sudan country team, currently based in Kampala, Uganda
Position:
Assessment Officer
Contract duration
: 6 months

Starting Date
: 1 October 2025

Location
: Kampala, Uganda or Nairobi, Kenya.

COUNTRY PROFILE
Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Khartoum on 15 April 2023 and spread quickly across the country. Civilians have fled areas affected by fighting in large numbers, including to Chad, Egypt and South Sudan. Prices of food, fuel and other basic goods have skyrocketed skyrocketing, making critical goods unaffordable for many people. Half of Sudan's population are in need of humanitarian assistance, and the country is on the verge of a catastrophic hunger crisis. Humanitarian organizations are racing to respond to the most pressing needs wherever and whenever feasible, with access issues complicating the ability of actors to respond. In this fast-evolving context, IMPACT Initiatives is working to inform the emergency response to enable effective prioritization with scarce resources.

POSITION PROFILE
Under the line management of the HPPU Research Manager, the Assessment Officer will take responsibility for a new workstream on Cash and Markets focused on supporting programmatic activities to strengthen markets in the Darfurs via market and supply chain assessments. This involves liaising with partner organisations who carry out data collection, supporting data cleaning, analysing findings, and crafting outputs such as factsheets and written reports that interpret these findings for partners.

This position requires strong research skills, a willingness to work in a team, an analytical mind, creativity, and independence. Knowledge of the national or regional context in Sudan, as well as fluency in Arabic are considered a strong asset. Candidates should have strong writing and presentation skills and be able to clearly think through and articulate implications of research findings. The position will regularly require looking at data, pulling out relevant findings, writing engaging briefs and factsheets, presenting findings to external audiences with varying amounts of data literacy, and guiding colleagues in how to think more analytically about their own research.

BACKGROUND ON CASH AND MARKET ASSESSMENTS
In recent decades, humanitarian action has moved towards giving aid in the form of cash or voucher assistance (CVA) issued directly to beneficiaries. This gives beneficiaries a choice in how to spend aid money, and it also supports livelihoods, markets, and supply chains within impacted localities. Effective CVA must be backed by informed research on price levels, the availability of goods, and the resilience of supply chains across different localities. More widely, Cash and Markets-based research can inform other humanitarian and developmental interventions, such as market strengthening initiatives in the form of business grants, infrastructure projects, and supply-chain strengthening.

Responsibilities
The Assessment Officer's responsibilities include:

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure research methodology and tools reflect market functionality, supply chain dynamics in Sudan, and align with partner capacities
• Managing relevant research cycles end-to-end, including oversight of research design, data collection, or analysis.
• Manage timelines and deliverables aligning outputs with partners programmatic objectives

CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING

• Develop an understanding of supply routes, cross-border flows and markets in the Sudan context
• Ensure dynamics of cash and markets in conflict settings are well reflected

Research And Technical Skills

• Oversee the development, contextualization and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Support field teams in implementing data collection
• Produce high quality research outputs in English.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

• Promote capacity building across the IMPACT Sudan mission related to deepening analytical capacities using existing research (capacity building portfolio will depend on level of experience).

COORDINATION
INTERNAL COORDINATION

• Interact autonomously with HQ departments and possibly serving as a mission focal point for particular themes or technical areas;
• Coordinate with research units and teams to move forward or improve aspects of the research cycle;
• Supporting senior management with designing, planning, and implementing strategies, and objectives.
• External Coordination
• Continuous engagement with the partners adhering to the timelines and consultative process for the research cycle

The Senior Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during their assignment with IMPACT.

Requirements

• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications are required. A master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, political science, etc.) is an asset.
• Years of work experience At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting or equivalent, which could include assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis.
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research data analysis experience is required.
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills in English for effective reporting are required.
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software is an asset
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums is an asset.
• Thematic experience Prior experience with Cash and Markets is an asset.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable; knowledge of the national context in Sudan would be a significant asset.
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Arabic is a significant asset.

Compensation And Benefits

• For this position, salary between 2'520 CHF and 2'640 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
• Predeparture induction - 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives's HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website : Senior Assessment Officer – Cash & Markets for Sudan, based in Kampala or Nairobi (Link For External Applicants Applicants) | Impact

Job details

Countries

• Kenya
• Uganda

City Nairobi or Kampala Source

• IMPACT Initiatives

Type

• Job

Career category

• Information Management

Years of experience

• 3-4 years

Themes

• Health
• Protection and Human Rights

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Research Manager - Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit for Sudan, based in Nairobi

Organization

• IMPACT Initiatives

Posted 20 Oct 2025 Closing date 3 Nov 2025

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH
Created in 2010, IMPACT is a Geneva-based NGO and the largest independent data provider in contexts of crisis. IMPACT aims to support a range of stakeholders in making better, more informed decisions in humanitarian, stabilization, and development settings. Through our team of assessment, data, geospatial, and thematic specialists, IMPACT promotes the design of people-centred research and set standards for collecting and analysing rigorous, high quality data in complex environments. Over the past 15 years, IMPACT has been growing in size and geographic reach to become one of the largest humanitarian research agencies in the humanitarian sector.

IMPACT's teams implement assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and organisational capacity-building programmes in direct partnership with aid actors. IMPACT's team is composed of over 200 full-time international experts as well as a roster of consultants, who are currently implementing over 50 programmes in over 30 countries across Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Central and South-east Asia, and Eastern Europe.

We are currently looking for a Research Manager to lead our Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit for the Sudan mission.

Department
: Systems Strengthening and Localization (SSL) Unit

Position
:
Research Manager
Contract duration
: 6 months (with possibility to extend depending on funding)

Starting Date
: 15 October

Location
: Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda

COUNTRY PROFILE
Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in Khartoum on 15 April 2023 and spread quickly across the country. Civilians have fled areas affected by fighting in large numbers, including to Chad, Egypt and South Sudan. Prices of food, fuel and other basic goods have skyrocketed skyrocketing, making critical goods unaffordable for many people. Half of Sudan's population are in need of humanitarian assistance, and the country is on the verge of a catastrophic hunger crisis. Humanitarian organizations are racing to respond to the most pressing needs wherever and whenever feasible, with access issues complicating the ability of actors to respond. In this fast-evolving context, IMPACT Initiatives is working to inform the emergency response to enable effective prioritization with scarce resources.

POSITION PROFILE

The Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the new Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit, under the supervision of the IMPACT Deputy Country Coordinator, and IMPACT HQ in Geneva. The candidate should have a strong technical background in humanitarian research with demonstrated experience in information process optimization and coordination among a range of operational actors. The role combines strategic leadership, analytical oversight and stakeholder engagement with a focus on fostering mutually beneficial relationships. The position requires excellent external engagement skills considering the fragmented and dynamic operational environment, as well as strong managerial capacity to build and develop a new unit team. Candidates need to be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and external partners.

Responsibilities
The Research Manager's responsibilities will include:

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Under the guidance of the Deputy Country Coordinator, lead the design and roll-out of research strategies for the Systems Strengthening and Localization (SSL) Unit, ensuring alignment with a diverse humanitarian and operational landscape;
• Identify gaps and opportunities for systems strengthening approaches, building a credible portfolio of workstreams that influence operations in the Darfurs and facilitate improved coordination
• In close collaboration with the Country Representative, build and implement a new strategy for IMPACT to scale up in new areas in country
• Oversee the development and execution of the Sudan mission's localization strategy, including managing key deliverables such as skill exchange sessions with local responders and joint assessments with local partners
• Develop and implement dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of the SSL Unit programmes;
• Engagement with HQ on SSL Unit research and/or coordination and provide support to relevant IMPACT Global Community of Practices (CoPs).

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

• Co-design and manage research partnerships with operational actors including local and non-traditional actors, establishing a framework for mutual accountability, coordination and data safety standards
• Engage closely with new subnational coordination structures such as the Area Based Coordination in the Darfurs and identify areas of support from IMPACT
• Engage closely with national responders to build joint research cycles and projects
• In coordination with the Country Representative, represent REACH with donors, partners, and the wider development community working on Sudan.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• In collaboration with the Deputy Country Coordinator and Country Representative, hire the necessary capacity to build the unit
• Direct management of international and national team members in Sudan, Kenya and Uganda, including recruitment and staff career management. The RM will have to build the unit in close collaboration with the DCC and CR.
• Build relevant processes for the new unit and build the capacity of team members to engage with new approaches and research designs, as well as to leverage IMPACT standards in a constrained operational environment
• Day-to-day management of team members, including the development of work plans and performance indicators.

PROJECT/RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Develop and oversee two new markets systems research cycles aimed at supporting market strengthening activities
• Ensure all assessments and analysis are planned and implemented in a structured and coherent manner, in line with relevant project and strategic objectives, and with global IMPACT guidelines;
• Oversee all research cycles, including reviewing ToRs, methodology notes, tools, products and dissemination strategies.
• Ensure the writing and production of timely, accurate and analytically rigorous reports, assessments, and factsheets;
• Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning;
• Monitor output achievement, project expenditure and ensure timely completion of the project.
• Actively advocate for the improving of analysis within IMPACT products, and using common methodologies, tools and analysis frameworks across units where relevant

GRANTS MANAGEMENT

• Support the Country Representative with managing grants in the SSL Unit, including initial discussions with donors, conceptualization of new projects, drafting proposals, regular reporting, and M&E;
• Under the guidance of the Country Representative, oversee the financial management of all grants covering Markets and Systems Strengthening projects, including oversight of budget and expenditure;
• Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of programs deliverables.
• The Research Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

Requirements

• Years of work experience At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with implementing organizations strongly preferred.
• Experience in coordination structures Experience operating in fragmented responses with multiple partners and actors to coordinate. Experience working in an INGO consortia is an asset
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;
• Management experience Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
• Communication skills Strong communication skills required.
• Thematic experience Prior experience with systems strengthening, localization, and cash and markets.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in Sudan is strongly preferred;
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a master's degree in a relevant discipline;
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset
• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Arabic is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• For this position, salary between 3'120 CHF and 3'240 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB - IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
• Predeparture induction - 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives's HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

How to apply

Please apply directly on the website: Research Manager – Systems Strengthening and Localization Unit for Sudan, based in Nairobi (Link For External Applicants) | Impact

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi Source

• IMPACT Initiatives

Type

• Job

Career category

• Information Management

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

Themes

• Health
• Protection and Human Rights

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Kenya

AI ENGINEER/SPECIALIST

Organization

• Farsight Africa Group

Posted 14 Apr 2025 Closing date 23 Sep 2025

About Farsight Technologies
Established in 2015 as a subsidiary of Farsight Africa Group, Farsight Africa Technologies Ltd is on a mission to digitally enable and empower last frontier markets by promoting technology adoption in politically vulnerable states. Farsight Africa Technologies focuses on developing robust software and hardware solutions that address the gapping needs for the automation of government services.

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.

Farsight is growing quickly, and we're seeking a highly skilled Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert to serve as an onsite consultant. The consultant will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our products, ensuring they remain competitive in the rapidly evolving market landscape.

What You'll Do As Ai Engineer/Specialist
AI Solution Design & Integration

• Assess client applications and systems to identify areas where AI can add value (automation, analytics, personalization, forecasting, etc.).
• Design AI integration roadmaps aligned with client business objectives and technical infrastructure.

• Develop APIs, microservices, and middleware to connect AI models with existing client platforms.

• Model Development & Deployment

• Select, fine-tune, and deploy machine learning and NLP models for client-specific use cases.

• Integrate pre-trained AI models (e.g., LLMs, computer vision, recommendation engines) into applications.

• Optimize model performance for speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

• System Integration

• Ensure AI components seamlessly integrate with client databases, ERPs, CRMs, and other enterprise systems.

• Work with client IT teams to ensure compatibility with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or on-prem infrastructure.

• Implement APIs and data pipelines to support real-time AI functionality.

• Data Management

• Collaborate with data engineers to structure, clean, and prepare client data for AI use.

• Design pipelines for continuous model training, retraining, and updating.

• Establish monitoring and feedback loops for model accuracy and reliability.

• Testing & Quality Assurance

• Run end-to-end integration tests to ensure AI solutions perform reliably in client environments.

• Implement monitoring dashboards for AI model performance and drift detection.

• Troubleshoot integration issues and provide ongoing technical support.

• Collaboration & Advisory

• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and client stakeholders to align AI features with user needs.

• Provide technical guidance and training to client teams on using and maintaining AI systems.
• Document AI workflows, integration processes, and best practices.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI development, with a proven track record of deploying AI solutions in a business environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading AI projects from conception to deployment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or C++.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and data processing techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and deploying AI models in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of data engineering practices, including data cleaning, feature engineering, and pipeline construction.
• Relevant AI and machine learning certifications are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to convey complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to responsible AI practices.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

WHO ARE WE A GOOD FIT FOR?

Our benefit comes from our client's success; our approach is, therefore, client-centric. Recognizing this balance of mutual achievement, our operations teams create the framework from which we can best respond to our clients' needs. Our professional, experienced workforce, connecting across Farsight departments as a unified team, applies the tailored programmes for each client. If that sounds like you, apply and join our team.

WE, AS FARSIGHT AFRICA GROUP.

Our mission is to promote Development and Prosperity through concise, consistent, innovative services and products. We strive to become the go-to advisory services company contributing to a better tomorrow for our clients and communities.

BE PART OF THE TEAM

Farsight Africa is a diverse and dynamic organization that develops relationships through reliability, innovation, and accountability. We seek long-term partnerships, and clients return to us as they benefit from the tailored solutions of the Farsight Africa team.

How to apply

Application Process

Interested Candidates Are Invited To Submit The Following

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• A cover letter explaining their interest in the role and how their expertise aligns with the objectives outlined.
• Examples of previous AI projects or a portfolio demonstrating their work

Kindly send your application letter and CV to before 23rd September 2025. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate has been selected.

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi Source

• Farsight Africa Group

Type

• Consultancy

Career category

• Information and Communications Technology

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

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Organization

• Lead Exposure Elimination Project

Posted 3 Sep 2025 Closing date 21 Sep 2025

LEEP is seeking a qualified Finance professional to support LEEP's global programs by providing strategic financial insights, managing budgets and donor reporting, and improving systems and processes. You will also work closely with the Head of Finance to drive growth and impact.
Position Summary
Application Deadline:
Rolling applications, until September 21, 2025

Start date:
As soon as possible

Location:
Remote. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. LEEP is unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Language Requirements:
Full professional proficiency in English

Salary
: Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g. £50,000-£56,667 GBP for London-based roles, $50,000-$6,667 USD for Nairobi-based roles; 70,313- 79,668 USD for New York City-based roles.

Time Zone
: UTC -5 to UTC +3 required, with UTC to UTC +3 preferred. This role requires regular collaboration with team members across the globe, including the US & Canada (East Coast); flexibility will be needed to optimise for overlap.

Reports to:
Head of Finance

How to apply:
Fill out this application form

Contact
:

Jobs Page:

About LEEP
LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, which affects an estimated one in three children worldwide. We primarily focus on one important source of exposure: lead paint. Our paint programs involve generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints. Beyond our paint programs, we are piloting interventions to address other sources of lead exposure, such as spices and cosmetics.

Since Our Founding In September 2020

• We have initiated lead paint elimination programs in 37 countries and completed paint studies in 22.
• We have agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 18 countries (e.g., in Angola).
• We have received reports in 17 countries of manufacturers representing more than 50% of the lead paint market share (in that country) reformulating to lead-free (e.g., in Pakistan).
• We have conducted a repeat paint study which showed more than a 50% reduction in lead paint market share since our initial study in Malawi.
• Founders Pledge estimates that it costs 1.66 to prevent one child's lead exposure (in expectation) through our work, making LEEP one of its most cost-effective nonprofit recommendations. Our own analysis estimates that it costs under 5 to avert one DALY-equivalent through LEEP's first 13 established programs.
• We are a partner of the WHO and UN Environment Programme's Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, and a member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, launched by USAID and UNICEF.
• We have appeared in Nature, Vox, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Prospect, on the 80,000 Hours Podcast, at the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future launch on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, and our co-founders were named in Vox's Future Perfect 50.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join LEEP as Finance Business Partner, acting as the right hand to the Head of Finance and supporting our programs across the globe. You will act as a trusted partner to program staff, providing accurate, actionable financial insights that inform strategic decision-making. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring teams understand and act on financial data, while also supporting donor reporting, funding proposals, and financial modelling.

This role is integral to financial stewardship across LEEP, ensuring compliance with our restricted and unrestricted funding, and continuous improvement of our financial management and grant management across multiple jurisdictions as we continue to grow. You will lead on reviewing and improving grant and contract management processes, conduct due diligence on partner organisations, and collaborate with both internal teams and outsourced providers to ensure smooth financial operations. As the right hand to the Head of Finance, you will also play a key role in strategic planning, process and systems improvement, and financial strategy.

If you are excited by the opportunity to build and lead financial processes in a dynamic, mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
Business Partnering, Budgeting, and Reporting

• Act as a finance business partner, partnering with program managers to drive accurate, actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Proactively identify and resolve finance-related challenges faced by program staff, to promote effective and efficient financial management. These often include handling government and NGO payments in our program countries.
• Produce monthly program-level budget-vs-actual reports, forecasts, variance analysis and insight, helping our wider team to understand and act on financial data.
• Prepare and contribute to organisational financial reporting (management accounts, Board packs, donor reports, funding proposals), ensuring clear data visualisation, insightful analysis, and accurate financial planning and modelling.
• Support the design and delivery of finance-related training of program staff.
• Support audit requirements by coordinating timely and accurate information for external auditors.
• Manage the outsourced bookkeeper to ensure that transactions are correctly recorded through QuickBooks Online and PayHawk.

Grants and Contracts Management

• Support program managers in reviewing partner expenditure and financial reports, conducting due diligence where required.
• Review and approve partner disbursements, initiated by the outsourced bookkeeper.
• Accurately track restricted and unrestricted fund utilisation, ensuring compliance with grant budgets and organisational policies.
• Support the preparation of financial reports for funders, working closely with program teams and the Head of Finance.

Financial Strategy and Continuous Improvement

• As right-hand to the Head of Finance, work closely together on financial strategy and strategic planning.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement within the finance team and across the organisation.
• Create and monitor financial KPIs and dashboards.
• Review, build, and improve LEEP's financial management processes and systems to drive automation, standardisation and efficiency.
• Review, build, and improve LEEP's grant and contract processes, templates, and guidance, shaping financial aspects of our CRM.
• As a growing organisation, we're looking for someone excited to help shape and adapt our finance function, so responsibilities may evolve.

What We're Looking For
A successful applicant will possess or be the following:

• Fully qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Passion for LEEP's mission and a strong commitment to financial stewardship and impact.
• 5+ years' experience in finance roles, ideally in nonprofit/charity or international program contexts.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred).
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting in a multi-currency, multi-program context.
• Familiarity with restricted funding and donor compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with at least one of US and UK legal/ financial compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain finance concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable manipulating and analysing data.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple parallel responsibilities, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with outsourced providers and internal teams.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a changing environment where processes are still developing.

Other Promising Attributes

• Experience managing junior staff and outsourced providers.
• Experience developing and managing financial agreements with partners (subgrants, contracts, or consultancies).
• Experience in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Knowledge of both US and UK charity finance regulations.

Work Environment
Our culture is one of genuine care for each other and passion for our work and its impact. We are a team that values collaboration, openness, and mutual support, which creates an environment where everyone can thrive while contributing to meaningful work. Though we are a remote team, we are supportive and close-knit. We stay connected through weekly team calls and 1:1 calls, where we have conversations about both non-work and work topics; we regularly share photos and celebrate milestones and successes in our Slack; and we come together annually for an in-person retreat to strengthen relationships and reflect on our mission.

Our team of 30+ people is based across five continents and speaks over 10 languages. We have diverse expertise, from medicine to environmental health to international law.

Our work schedule is flexible. Some of the team work 9-5:30, and some adjust their daily schedule around school pick-up. We value work-life balance and rarely contact the team members outside their work hours.

LEEP Offers

• A chance to have a very large positive impact on the world
• 33 days of paid leave
• Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
• 4% pension contribution or equivalent
• Professional development opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Annual team retreat

How to apply

Here's a summary of the application process for a successful candidate. We might make adjustments.

• Complete the application form by 21 September and complete a 32 min test which will be sent shortly after submitting your application
• Attend an initial 25 minute screening call
• Complete a 2-3 hour work test designed to simulate the work you would do if hired and evaluate key skills important for success in the role
• Attend one remote panel interview
• Receive an employment offer
• Submit references

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please email

LEEP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Job details

Source

• Lead Exposure Elimination Project

Type

• Job

Career category

• Administration/Finance

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

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Kenya

IT & Development Assistant

Organization

• International Transformation Foundation

Posted 5 Oct 2025 Closing date 19 Oct 2025

About ITF
International Transformation Foundation (ITF) is an international, youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people through comprehensive education and self-development programs in entrepreneurship and leadership. Established in 2009 and officially registered in Kenya in 2010, ITF equips youth with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and community engagement.

Our mission is to provide the most effective educational and self-development programs to youth and the community at large. Our vision is to empower youth who, in turn, contribute to the development of their countries.

Current Projects

• Jijenge Kijana Fund – A youth livelihood program offering micro-credit and micro-saving training to help members build sustainable livelihoods and lift themselves out of poverty.
• A Water Kiosk at School – A school-based, student-managed business that sells clean tap water to the community, both improving health and providing schools with sustainable income.
• Public Drinking Water Fountain – Installation of sustainable tap water stations in public spaces to ensure affordable access to clean water while raising awareness about reducing single-use plastic.
• Erasmus+ Partnerships – Global capacity-building projects co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, aimed at tackling youth unemployment by bridging education and the labor market.

Job Description
The IT & Development Assistant will lead ITF's technological processes to support and strengthen its work in youth development. This role focuses on managing the organization's ICT systems, supporting staff with tech-related needs, and ensuring ITF remains up to date with emerging trends in ICT for nonprofits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design the organization's publications and digital materials.
• Provide basic help desk support to staff and volunteers.
• Contribute to technological problem-solving as needed.
• Conduct regular hardware maintenance.
• Design and develop system applications for internal use.
• Manage the organization's information systems and communications network.
• Develop and direct strategic ICT plans to guide organizational growth.
• Keep informed of emerging trends in ICT relevant to youth development and nonprofits.

Candidate Specifications

• Must be between the ages of 18 – 30.
• Must commit to a minimum of one year full-time service.
• Passion for youth development and nonprofit work.
• Strong interest in technology and innovation.

Education Background

• At least a second-year university or college student pursuing an ICT-related course.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Capacity to conduct basic training sessions.
• Willingness to learn and volunteer.

Compensation
Although ITF Volunteer staff enjoy limitless opportunities, ITF does
NOT
provide any form of compensation. ITF staff operate on a full-time volunteer basis. Volunteers are responsible for their own basic expenses, such as accommodation and transport to the office. ITF provides direct operational expenses only, such as transport to meetings, field visits, and official operations.

How to apply

Applications are only accepted through the volunteer application form available at the link below:

Apply Here

Applicants are also encouraged to follow ITF on social media for updates.

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi Source

• International Transformation Foundation

Type

• Volunteer Opportunity

Career category

• Information and Communications Technology

Years of experience

• 0-2 years

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Kenya

Senior Business Systems Analyst

Organization

• International Rescue Committee

Posted 24 Sep 2025 Closing date 24 Oct 2025

Job Overview/Summary
The IT department provides end-to-end solutions for the organization including Application Development, Integration and Management, Enterprise Architecture, User Experience, Quality Assurance & Testing, and overall Project Management.

Collaborating with IT colleagues and business partners, the Senior Business Systems Analyst works to improve the efficient setup and deployment of business applications at IRC to meet end user needs and IRC's mission, with a focus on financial, supply chain, and project management domains.

Major Responsibilities

• Collect and assess system requirements from business users to guarantee seamless configuration and delivery of business applications and collaborate with IT colleagues and business partners to successfully implement solutions that align with IRC's mission and business needs.
• Lead the administration, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems used across departments including finance, supply chain, HR, and other operational functions while ensuring that systems align with organizational policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Acquire domain expertise in cross-functional business processes and the systems that support them while keeping abreast of industry trends and novel technologies relevant to enterprise business systems.
• Manage relationships with software vendors and implementation partners to support system enhancements and issue resolution and maintaining comprehensive documentation of business processes, system configurations, data flows, and security models.
• Coordinate with QA teams to support functional, user acceptance, and regression testing across systems.
• Provide Level 3 support for enterprise systems, resolving complex issues and collaborating with internal and external teams as needed.
• Support processes for system updates, advancements, and new implementations.

Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to:
Business Systems Manager

Position directly supervises:
N/A

Other External Contacts:
Software vendors and consultants

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Info Systems, or related field with 7+ years crafting and supporting enterprise business systems; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Proven experience in gathering, analyzing, and detailing cross-functional business, functional, and technical requirements, experience with enterprise system testing, including case development and execution.
• Proficient in system administration, support, and change management in a global or multi-site environment
• Superb communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly with strong attention to detail, active listening, and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams with proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse teams and organizational levels

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain or similar ERP systems, and SaaS-based enterprise platforms.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
• Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) and an understanding of system integrations, APIs (REST/SOAP), and ETL processes
• Experience working in the NGO or nonprofit sector, especially in distributed or low-bandwidth environments

Working Environment

• Standard office working environment.
• Some international travel as needed.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in
IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct
.

How to apply

Please Apply On Our Website

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi, IHUB Source

• International Rescue Committee

Type

• Job

Career category

• Information and Communications Technology

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

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Kenya

Consultancy to Conduct a Feasibility Study for the Tuvuke Project Proposal

Organization

• ChildFund International

Posted 21 Aug 2025 Closing date 28 Aug 2025

Location:
Kilifi County – Sub-Counties of Kilifi North, Kilifi South, Magarini, Malindi

Application Deadline
: 26th August 2025

Contract Type:
Individual Consultancy

Working Language:
English and Kiswahili (Knowledge of local Mijikenda dialects, added advantage)

Expected Start Date:
As soon as a suitable candidate is identified

Contract Period
: 20 working days

• BACKGROUND

Mangroves in Kenya, particularly in Kilifi are under severe threat due to logging, pollution, and climate impacts such as sea level rise. According to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA, 2021) and UNEP (2019), the degradation of mangroves reduces fish stocks, increases coastal vulnerability, and undermines livelihoods. The UNEP "Blue Economy Assessment" identifies mangroves as undervalued yet critical assets for biodiversity, coastal protection, and carbon sequestration. Kenya's mangroves store three to five times more carbon per hectare than most tropical forests and buffer coastal communities against storm surges and erosion. Yet they are disappearing fast: national analyses estimate an average loss of ≈ 0.7 % of mangrove cover every year—with peri-urban creeks recording annual losses of 2–5% ).

Kilifi County is a microcosm of that crisis. While the county holds roughly 8,536 ha (≈14 %) of Kenya's mangroves, recent ROAM assessments show 40 % of that area is already degraded and in need of active rehabilitation. Causes include unsustainable fuel-wood extraction, illegal timber, pollution from upstream settlements, and rising sea levels. The National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan recognizes these threats but acknowledges persistent implementation gaps in community engagement, market incentives and enforcement.

Socio-economic pressures magnify ecological stress, youth unemployment along the Coast topping 35 % (KNBS 2020), far above the national average, limiting alternatives to resource extraction. Women and persons with disabilities face additional barriers to skills, finance and land tenure. Climate change–driven sea-level rise, saline intrusion and disease-vector expansion (e.g. malaria, dengue) further undermine livelihoods, as confirmed by AFOSI–Stanford field studies on mangrove-linked health risks. Meanwhile, promising blue-green value chains—honey, seaweed, community ecotourism, blue-carbon credits remain fragmented and under-capitalized.

Youth in coastal Kenya face over 35% unemployment (KNBS, 2020), exacerbated by limited access to training, finance, and markets. Environmental degradation reduces natural resource-based livelihoods, creating a cycle of poverty and ecological stress. Health vulnerabilities like malaria dengue and recently Chikungunya linked to stagnant water in degraded ecosystems also persist. AFOSI and Stanford research confirm the role of mangrove-linked ecosystems in disease vector control through environmental management. Despite the National Mangrove Ecosystem Management Plan (2017), implementation gaps remain, particularly in community engagement and enterprise integration. There is limited understanding and exploitation of blue carbon markets. Mangrove ecosystem value chains (e.g., honey, seaweed, tourism) remain fragmented, informal, and under-leveraged.

However, the enabling environment is improving. Kenya's Blue Economy Implementation Plan , the Climate Change Act (2016), Kilifi County CIDP and emerging voluntary carbon market guidelines all promote nature-based solutions and green jobs.

The TUVUKE project is being designed by a consortium comprising of 3 partners and is positioned to translate these policy aspirations into community-level impact by integrating ecosystem restoration, enterprise development and digital innovation.

1.1 About The Proposed Project
The TUVUKE Project is a proposed gender and disability inclusive initiative, which subject to funding, will be designed to economically empower vulnerable youth to restore coastal ecosystems while strengthening sustainable blue-green livelihoods in Kilifi County.

The goal of the project is to strengthen inclusive climate-resilient coastal communities in Kilifi County by empowering vulnerable youth to drive mangrove restoration, enhance income and job creation and sustainable blue-green economies through harnessing nature-based solutions, digital innovation, and inclusive finance to combat environmental degradation while creating equitable livelihoods.

1.2. OBJECTIVE AND TASKS OF THE CONSULTANCY

• Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct a feasibility study which will provide empirical evidence critical for the development of a project proposal.

• Specific tasks to be performed by the Consultant
• Review of the approved concept note to familiarise with the proposed project ideas.
• Undertake a desk review for secondary data on the subject matter with focus on political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors critical for the success of the project design and implementation.
• Conduct in-depth discussions with the consortium members for a deeper understanding of the project.
• Engage with organizations currently implementing mangrove restoration initiatives in Kilifi County to identify any programmatic similarities, gaps and highlight potential synergies that can be leveraged across the project.
• Evaluate the technical viability and sustainability of the proposed project both in terms of its design and scope and the use of the proposed technologies and innovations.
• Evaluate the financial viability and feasibility of the proposed project.
• Carry out field data collection, analysis and report writing aligning with donor priorities.
• Undertake sector specific stakeholders mapping and analysis.
• Prepare and present a detailed report of the findings and recommendations aligning with donor priorities.
• DELIVERABLES

The Consultant Will Have Three Deliverables

• Inception Report (delineating the design and methods)
• Draft Feasibility Study/Organisational Capacity Assessment Report
• Final Feasibility Study Report/Organisational Capacity Assessment Report - no more than 30 pages.
• METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH

Structure Of The Study And Guidelines
The Consultant will follow the format below in the design of the feasibility study and the development of the study report; the following questions should guide the design and report:

• Purpose and use of the feasibility study
• What is the project objective (outcome) that will be assessed for feasibility? How conducive is the context (sector, components, project regions) with regard to the projects' objective?
• What additional questions should the feasibility study address concerning the design and implementation of the intended project?
• How does the feasibility study fit into the project plan in terms of shared learning?
• Methodology
• What participatory methods, tools, and resources will be used for data collection and analysis?
• Which, and how many stakeholders will be involved? What are their backgrounds and interests?
• Initial situation and problem analysis, on macro- meso- and micro-levels
• What current problems of the beneficiaries have been identified relevant to the proposed project? Which of the causes of these problems will be prioritised and addressed in the project?
• What existing local potential, structures (institutions, networks, umbrella organizations etc.) and social mechanisms can be built on? What gaps have been identified in the system?
• What are the other projects focusing on mangrove restoration in the target county/sub counties and neighbouring coastal counties? What are the potential synergies (e.g., in the areas of advocacy and policy) that the stakeholders could leverage on?
• What are the potential overlaps with other ongoing projects and how we can avoid them and/or deal with them.
• Are there any approaches or results from previous development measures? If yes, how can they be extended?
• What other circumstances, for example conflict dynamics, and gender and inclusion issues, that must be considered in the context of the project?
• Local project partner in the partner country
• Which organisation(s) have been selected as local project partner(s), and why? Who suggested the idea for the project? How will the project improve the local project partner's ownership?
• Do any formal agreements exist between the stakeholders? To what extent have existing agreements between stakeholders been formalised?
• Are the partners' resources and strengths, both individually and at an organisational level, well understood?
• Competences
• What relevant professional, methodological and political competencies, both at an individual and an organisational level, will be further developed?
• Beneficiaries and other stakeholders (on a micro-, meso- and macro-level)
• How are the direct beneficiaries selected, and by whom? What criteria exist for selecting these beneficiaries?
• What is the composition of each beneficiaries? How homogeneous or heterogeneous are the beneficiaries with regard to factors such as gender, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, language, and capacity, and to what extent must the project take this into account?
• What potential does each beneficiary have for self-help? How well are the beneficiaries equipped for self-help? How can local problem-solving capabilities be improved?
• Do the beneficiaries and other stakeholders have a common understanding of the problems, prioritising process and objectives of the project? Do the interests of other stakeholders align? Do any conflicts of interest exist?
• How strong is the various stakeholders' support for the project, for example, in terms of their own contribution? In what ways might they influence the project?
• Capacity Assessment of Local Partner Organizations
• What are the capacities of the two local partner organizations regarding safeguarding, child protection, gender and inclusion? What support is required to enhance Child safeguarding, protection and other related gender and inclusion dimensions of programming?

The Consultant will use the following guiding questions (based on the OECD DAC evaluation criteria identified above) to assist in designing the content of the study.

• Relevance – To what extent is the planned project doing the right thing?
• Will the planned project approach address a key development problem or a significant developmental bottleneck in the partner country or region?
• Are the focus, priorities and objectives (approach) of the planned project clearly defined and aligned with the beneficiaries?
• To what extent do the intervention objectives and design adequately take into account the specific needs of the beneficiaries and any structural obstacles in the project region, partner/institution, or policy programs?
• Are the norms and standards of the approach compatible with those of the beneficiaries?
• Is the project designed to be conflict sensitive (Do No Harm Principle)?
• Coherence – how suitable is the intervention?
• How consistent are the planned activities with human rights principles (inclusion, participation), and any conventions or relevant standards/guidelines?
• To what extent do synergies and connections exist between the planned project and other interventions by the same stakeholder (organisation) and other stakeholders?
• What similarities or overlaps exist between the beneficiaries and projects implemented by other stakeholders in the same context? To what extent does the intervention add value and avoid duplication?
• Effectiveness – which project approach is best for achieving the objectives?
• Are the cause-and-effect relationships (including assumptions) plausible? What negative effects might arise?
• Is the chosen methodological approach suitable and sufficient for achieving the project objective? Are alternatives required?
• At what level (multi-level approach) do you anticipate implementing additional measures to increase effectiveness?
• How will changes be measured? What indicators (fields) are most suitable?
• Efficiency – is the proposed project's planned use of funds a cost-effective method to achieve its objectives?
• To what extent can the planned measures be implemented with the envisaged funds and personnel in the proposed time period?
• To what extent can the envisaged spending be allocated cost-effectively, and are the investments, operating expenses and personnel in proportion to the intended goals?
• Impact (significance) – what contribution does the planned project make to achieving higher-level development policy impact?
• What particular contribution does the project objective (outcome) make to the overall objective (impact)?
• To what extent does the planned project build structures, set examples and have a broad impact? On what levels will norms or structures be changed?
• Sustainability – to what extent will the positive impact remain once the project has ended (without additional external funding)?
• How can the sustainability of the results and impact be ensured and strengthened (structurally, economically, socially and ecologically)?
• What long-term capacities will be established in the beneficiaries to enable them to continue the implemented measures independently?
• What positive changes (role behaviour, mechanisms, networks, etc) will be of long-term benefit to civil society?
• How can the digital components of the project (AI, drone-based surveillance, blockchain system) be sustained? How can this be ensured beyond the scope of the project?
• How can local resources be utilized by local technical experts, so the project avoids using international experts and supports and applies the national technical expertise?
• What personal risks for those implementing the project, or institutional or contextual risks, may influence the sustainability of the project? How can these be minimised?

Finally, the Consultant will include in the feasibility assessment report answers to the following questions:

• Based on the main findings, and the evaluation according to the OCED DAC evaluation criteria, what concrete suggestions can be made or incorporated into the project concept in its specific context?
• What components, if any, are missing from the project concept to make the cause-effect relationships more coherent and to sustainably achieve the planned objectives? What planned components are not suitable or may have a negative impact, and for what reasons?
• Can the assumptions of cause-effect relationships be supported?
• What findings and project-relevant data from the study are suitable for inclusion in the project logic (impact matrix of the project proposal)? What are the recommendations for possible impact monitoring and data collection indicators.
• The study should clearly show what makes our project unique compared to the other projects
• MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

The consultant will work in close collaboration with the project team led by the Grants Acquisition Manager and Programs & Sponsorship Director will oversee the work of the consultant. Day to day support will be provided by relevant staff from ChildFund Kenya and other consortium members.

• QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS OF THE CONSULTANT(S)

The following are the required Technical Skills, Qualifications and Experience of the consultant are:

• The lead consultant should hold a Postgraduate Degree in any of the following disciplines- Child Protection, Organizational Leadership and Development, Environmental Science, Marine Studies, Climate Change, Food Security and Livelihood, Youth Development, Entrepreneurship. Specific knowledge on ecology, conservation, resource management, or coastal development is added advantage.
• Proven experience in conducting Organizational Capacity Development, Feasibility Studies in Mangrove ecosystem conservation, youth and the green economy, blue economy and or other related technical content areas relevant to the study. Experience in conducting BMZ feasibility studies and proposal development guidelines will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in participatory M&E, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods
• The consultant must reside in Kenya or have work permit to operate in Kenya.
• Strong report-writing, community engagement, project management, communication skills
• Strong conceptual, analytical and strategic capability.
• Fluency in written English is required. Fluency in the local language (Kiswahili) is highly preferred.
• Excellent presentation, and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member is required
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Full time availability for the assignment between September - mid October 2025.
• Commitment to ChildFund's values and willingness to abide by the Organisation's Safeguarding Policy.
• EVALUATION CRITERIA
• Consultant Qualification and Experience: The consultant (s) must have an advanced degree and working experience in any of the following, or related disciplines: Environmental Science, Marine Studies, Climate Change, Food Security and Livelihood, Youth Development, Entrepreneurship. Specific knowledge on ecology, conservation, resource management, or coastal development is added advantage-40%
• Technical Performance: Over 10 years of experience in undertaking feasibility studies, needs assessments, research and evaluations related to mangrove ecosystems, youth development and livelihoods. Demonstrated experience in the use of participatory approaches, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. Excellent analytical, organizational, presentation, report writing and interpersonal skills, experience of undertaking a BMZ assignment. - 50%
• Detailed implementation Schedule: Realistic timelines with clear milestones on how steps will be sequenced, corresponding targets for each step, and when each step will be achieved. Detailed budget inclusive of tax and logistical costs. (The Gant Chart will be enough)- 10%
• TIMELINES
• Award and onboard the successful bidder as per the evaluation criteria – technical and budget: 2nd September 2025
• Provide Inception report and preparation including fieldwork schedule: 8th September 2025
• Finalising data instruments/tools, piloting data collection instruments, Data collection from sampled project respondents, Data Cleaning, Analysis and Synthesis and report writing: 10th -20th September 2025
• Submission of first draft feasibility study report: 24th September 2025
• Review and feedback of the first draft by the project team: 26th September 2025
• Validation meeting on the findings to the stakeholders: 30nd September 2025
• Submission of final report and a comprehensive logframe: 3rd October 2025
• PAYMENT DETAILS

Expected deliverables
Instalment Payment Structure

• Inception report delineating the feasibility study design and methods and feasible workplan accepted by ChildFund Kenya-30%
• Draft Feasibility Study Report accepted by ChildFund Kenya-40%
• Final Feasibility Study Report (no more than 30 pages) accepted by ChildFund Kenya-30%

Processing and payment shall be made within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. 5% of the professional fees will be retained by ChildFund Kenya as withholding tax and a certificate for the same issued to the Consultant.

• ETHICS AND SAFEGUARDING

The Consultant will be expected to adhere to ChildFund International's Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy which ensures that the rights of those participating in data collection or analysis are respected and protected.

• APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All Applicants Should Submit The Following Documents
Technical proposal

• A summary of the consultant's capability to meet the objectives of this consultancy as well as qualifications as outlined in this document.
• Resume of not more than 7 pages
• Share sample reports of previous work done relating to this Call for the consultancy and or work previously undertaken
• Detailed implementation Schedule
• Provide at least three reference contacts of previous organisations where you conducted similar evaluation, feasibility studies etc.

Budget Proposal:
Detailed budget, including consultant fees, travel, taxes and other costs.

Statutory documents
The applicant must also submit the documents mentioned below along with the proposal.

• Certificate of Registration (Firm) (if applicable)
• PIN/VAT Certificate and Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
• Company /Organization Profile (if applicable)
• Company CR12 form (if applicable)
• Certification as a Data Controller or Processor from the ODPC (if applicable)

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***, equity and inclusion in all its forms.***

Disclaimer:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only consultants who have been shortlisted will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in working with us.
How to apply

All applications received by the submission date will be reviewed by a selection committee against the Terms of Reference. Applicants should submit documents through the email: with the email subject marked with the title of
"External Consultancy-Tuvuke Project Feasibility Study".
Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is identified. ChildFund Kenya reserves the right to withdraw the advert at any time once it finds a suitable candidate for the consultancy. Closing date for submission of complete applications is
28th August 2025.
Only applicants with complete documents will go through the selection process.

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Kilifi Source

• ChildFund International

Type

• Consultancy

Career category

• Monitoring and Evaluation

Years of experience

• 10+ years

Themes

• Climate Change and Environment
• Health

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