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Information management and data processingLead on the management of 4Mi data: working with the IMO, ensure maintenance of the data collection platform, and that data is safely stored and shared, well organized and retrievable, that data protection guidelines are met, and that quality is assured;Ensure collected data is migrated into datasets in appropriate formats (such as .dta or .csv or .nvp);E...

ABOUT COSME PROJECT Plan International's Conservation and Sustainable Management of Coastal and Marine Ecosystems (COSME) project aims to significantly scale up Plan International Kenya s current women-led, climate-resilient livelihoods and coastal management project in Kwale and Kilifi counties. It takes an ecosystems-based approach in partnership with Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) Canada. COSME ...

Job Purpose: Under the overall supervision of the Maternal Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) Coordinator, the MNH Partnerships and Advocacy Specialist will help to strengthen strategic partnerships and coordination mechanisms for a range of organizations and actors working on midwifery and human resources for health, EmONC and MNH service delivery, PHC and UHC including NGOs, government partners, UN ag...

About the Role We are looking for a leader, an advocate of the employee, and a creator of invigorating and equitable environments for Alight s dynamic and diverse team of over 2,500 professionals in 17 countries. While we continue to be agents of change in the world, we want our teams to feel undoubtedly supported by the organization so they can go out and do the doable with confidence. As the Ch...

Overall purpose of the roleThe overall purpose of the role is to support the Mixed Migration Centre Eastern & Southern Africa with the management of quantitative data collected by 4Mi enumerators and partners in the region.Under the supervision of the 4Mi Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the wider 4Mi team across the region and the global 4Mi information management coordinator, th...

Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. ABOUT COSME PROJECT Plan International...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations global development network. Headquartered in New York City, UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life Position Purpose The Disaster Risk Reduction and Multi-Dimensional Resilience Specialist will work in the SDG MPTF Kenya Secretariat for the full ...

ResponsibilitiesProvides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives. Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics. Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and pre...

We are and always have been about amazing global citizens taking action to change our world. Forty years ago, Chicago businessman Neal Ball recruited a volunteer relief team who deployed to the Thai-Cambodian border About the Role We are looking for a leader, an advocate of the employee, and a creator of invigorating and equitable environments for Alight s dynamic and diverse team of over 2,500 p...

Safe, Fair & Engaged WorkforceEvaluate and maintain positive relationships and working conditions that balance employer and employee needs in alignment with Alight s values.Oversee staff safety and health, including evaluating and implementing staff care assistance in stressful environments and support in addressing critical incidents involving staff.Monitor and investigate claims of employee mis...

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA expands the possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives Job Purpose: Under the overall supervision of the Maternal Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) Coordinator, the MNH Partnerships and Advocacy Specialist ...

Purpose of role:The position will coordinate several cross-team activities to improve the operational effectiveness of the program shared service team vis a vis other departments and to maximize its impact on the organization goal.Key Responsibilities:Program coordination:Coordinate Program Steering Committee- work plan development, agenda planning, scheduling, follow up on action items.Coordinat...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities Provides assistance in support of planning an...

Position PurposeThe Disaster Risk Reduction and Multi-Dimensional Resilience Specialist will work in the SDG MPTF Kenya Secretariat for the full range of the UNCT Kenya with its 24 agencies and support conducive collaboration with all stakeholders at all levels in Kenya to facilitate and support joint action and pooled funding and financing under the Fund and thereby strengthen the overall delive...

Job Summary:The post holder will be in charge of coordination of the EU-cofunded project 'Sikiliza Sauti Yetu: Dunia inaita! Supporting youth-centred civil society and community engagement in climate action in Kenya' related activities. (S)he will be responsible for the correct and successful implementation of the related activities, monitoring the indicators as per what the project proposal stat...

Overall purpose of the role The overall purpose of the role is to support the Mixed Migration Centre Eastern & Southern Africa with the management of quantitative data collected by 4Mi enumerators and partners in the region. Under the supervision of the 4Mi Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the wider 4Mi team across the region and the global 4Mi information management coordinator, ...

ResponsibilitiesHuman Resources ManagementInitiates, reviews, processes and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit's human resource activities, e.g., recruitment of staff and consultants, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and proced...

Programme development, implementation and portfolio management;Lead responsibility for designing, resource mobilization and implementation of research, and support for new and ongoing coastal and marine science and research projects through all phases from concept and proposal development to implementation and reporting;Assist with project-specific research tasks, especially those envisaged in th...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Overall purpose of the role The overall purpose of the role is to support the Mixed Migration Centre Eastern & Southern Africa with the management of quantitative data collected by 4Mi enumerators and partners in the region. Under...

ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Support:Manages the Office of the Director in the planning, organization, and administration of the workflow in the Director's Office.Provides both substantive and administrative support in managing the Director's priorities and workflow and ensures that management directives and decisions are properly carried out within the set deadlines.Serves as a communication l...

The PositionThe Jobtech Alliance Research & Insights Lead will lead Research activities at the Jobtech Alliance. You will manage our learning agenda, conduct research on emerging themes from our acceleration activities and beyond, and coordinate with others in the research and insights space. We operate as a 'do-tank' rather than a 'think-tank' - our research insights need to be operationally use...

This post will commence on 1 August 2024.The Position:The Programme Specialist, MNH Partnerships and Advocacy reports directly to the Health Adviser Midwifery and Human Resources under the overall supervision of the Maternal Health Thematic Fund (MHTF) Coordinator. This position is in the MHTF team based in the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Branch of UNFPA HQ (Nairobi). How you can ma...

ResponsibilitiesAssists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work for, typically, a medium-size and complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives; monitors status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and...

Developing Standardized Training Packages (STP s) in line with ICAO Annex 1 and KCAA ATO requirements;Developing Research work plans according to project needs;Developing, Adapting and/or Reviewing TrainairPlus Standardized Training Packages (STP s) by implementing the TPP curriculum development process and techniques for maintenance of Training Centre of Excellence (TCE) and TrainairPlus (TPP) F...