Branch Customer Experience Officer at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
Purpose of the Position
The BCEO plays a critical support role in ensuring seamless
branch operations, compliance, and superior customer experience. The role
bridges operational efficiency with customer satisfaction by ensuring accuracy
in processing, compliance with internal controls, and timely resolution of
customer queries.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Experience (25%)
- Deliver
timely, professional, and courteous service to all clients.
- Maintain
the Customer Complaint Register and ensure all complaints are
resolved within agreed TATs.
- Manage refunds,
dormant accounts reconciliation, and support loan payoff and closure
simulations.
- Ensure
customer-facing areas reflect the VisionFund brand through orderliness,
cleanliness, and responsiveness.
Operational Compliance & Control (25%)
- Ensure
strict adherence to company policies and procedures, especially in loan
reschedules, manual repayments, and journal entries (JEs).
- Maintain
and update the asset register, float reconciliation,
and impounded asset register.
- Manage
the branch license renewals, CRB/spin checks, and security
documentation (titles/logbooks).
- Oversee
the archiving, filing, and scanning of all critical documents,
including chattels and insurance documents.
- Coordinate
with audit teams to close audit issues within 30 days and
prevent repeat findings.
Business Efficiency & Turnaround Time (20%)
- Track
and report on TAT for all customer transactions, refunds, and claims.
- Monitor
and report on service bottlenecks, proposing solutions to improve
turnaround.
- Ensure
all dispatches, reports, and communication to HQ are accurate and
submitted on time.
- Support
the branch in achieving zero pending reconciliations (floats,
dormant accounts, refunds).
Financial & Kiva Reporting (10%)
- Support Kiva
fundraising activities and publishing, ensuring all required data is
accurate and timely.
- Assist
in preparing branch-level reports, including offsets, write-offs, and
amendments of repeat clients.
- Manage
reconciliation and submission of monthly Kiva reports and other
donor-related data.
Risk, Safeguarding & Compliance (10%)
- Champion
safeguarding standards within the branch by maintaining confidentiality of
client and staff information.
- Monitor
branch insurance claims and ensure timely submission and follow-up.
- Support
in fraud prevention by maintaining strong internal controls and promptly
reporting anomalies.
People Support & Coordination (10%)
- Coordinate onboarding
of new staff and facilitate orientation at branch level.
- Act as
a communication link between HQ and the branch to ensure proper
flow of information.
- Take minutes during
branch meetings and maintain key branch documentation.
- Promote
teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement across all branch
functions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Customer
complaints resolved within agreed TATs.
- 100%
compliance with audit and operational standards.
- Zero
repeat audit findings.
- All
reconciliations completed monthly (floats, dormant accounts, refunds).
- Timely
and accurate submission of Kiva, insurance, and license reports.
- Positive
branch customer satisfaction score and internal feedback.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Diploma
or Degree in Business, Banking, or Finance.
- 2+
years in microfinance operations or branch administration.
- Strong
customer service orientation and attention to detail.
- Knowledge
of banking systems (e.g., T24) and Microsoft Office.
- Integrity,
confidentiality, and ability to multitask under pressure.
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Internship Opportunity – Graduate Marketing and Fundraising at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The purpose of the Marketing and Fundraising intern is to
support the growth and sustainability of Bold Hope for Children
Initiative by through marketing, communications, sponsorship drives,
and resource mobilisation activities. The intern will work closely with the
Bold Hope committee team to enhance the initiative’s visibility, strengthen
engagement with donors and partners and support fundraising campaigns that
advance the organisation’s mission of transforming the lives of vulnerable
children.
Integrated Marketing Communications
- Support
the committee in developing and implanting innovative marketing,
fundraising and communication strategies.
- Manage
social media platforms, website content, and digital campaigns under
guidance of the committee.
- Create
compelling content, including success stories, newsletters, brochures,
promotional materials and merchandise in alignment with brand guidelines
- Support
the development and publication of a quarterly newsletter highlighting
impact, activities and fundraising updates
- Support
initiatives that enhance the visibility and public profile of Bold Hope
for Children Initiative.
- Monitor,
analyze, and report on the effectiveness of marketing and communication
activities.
Sponsorship and Donor Engagement
- Support
the coordination of fundraising campaigns and engagement activities.
- Maintain
and update the sponsors database
- Maintain
and track the merchandise inventory
- Support
the establishment and management of virtual and physical merchandise
stores for Bold Hope with regional office
- Manage
and update records of new sponsorship and donor commitments
- Manage
and monitor the Bold Hope email account and respond to inquiries in a
timely manner
- Support
the preparation of grant proposals, donor reports and funding
applications.
- Prepare
and communicate updates to sponsors
Resource Mobilization and Partnerships
- Research and identify grant and
funding opportunities relevant to the initiative
- Support
the development and maintenance of relationships with staff, sponsors,
donors, and other partners.
- Support
efforts to identify and develop new funding opportunities that contribute
to the sustainability of the Bold Hope Initiative.
- Track
funding
opportunities and maintain an up-to-date grants and funding pipeline.
- Support
proposal development and donor engagement activities
- Contribute
to the development of relationships and partnerships with donors,
corporate partners, and development organizations
- Support
resource mobilization initiatives, fundraising and campaign events, and
the preparation of reports and presentations
- Participate
in meetings, forums, and events on behalf of the initiative as delegated
Other responsibilities:
· Carry out additional
responsibilities as may be required.
Required education, training, license, registration
and/or certification:
- Have
a Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration,
International Development, or a related field.
- Registration,
active membership or demonstrated interest in professional marketing
associations such as the Marketing Society of Kenya will be an added
advantage.
- Candidates
with additional specialised training or certifications in marketing,
communications, fundraising, resource mobilization, grant writing, or
related fields will have an added advantage.
Required professional experience:
- Previous
internship, volunteer, campus leadership or practical experience in
marketing, communications, fundraising or related field will be an added
advantage
- Knowledge
in fundraising, grant writing, resource mobilization, or business
development.
- Strong
digital marketing and social media management skills.
- Knowledge
in proposal writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office packages, Canva, CRM systems, and other digital tools.
- Good
networking and relationship-building abilities.
- Planning
and organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple activities
- Ability
to work independently, meet deadlines, and support fundraising targets.
- Report
writing, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills;
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills
- Exhibit
and communicate World Vision’s Values and Christian ethos
- Demonstrate
spiritual life that transcends denominational differences.
- Proficient
in both written and spoken English
Relationship Manager at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
The Branch manager shall take the leadership role at the
Branch and mentor the Branch staff towards the achievement of VFK’s Mission,
Vision, and Strategic Objectives. Ensure the Branch attains high standards
of Customer Service and customer Retention and excellent compliance with
internal and local regulations. Develop and maintain critical relationships at
the Branch to enhance business Development. Be a marketing champion for the
products and services of VisionFund Kenya MFI within the area coverage.
Key responsibilities and weighting (tasks & outputs)
Credit Risk & Operational Compliance
- Implements
policies, procedures, and internal controls at the branch
- Oversee
accurate client assessments, credit appraisals, and loan approvals.
- Conduct
regular credit committee meetings and loan quality reviews.
- Monitor
field activities, delinquency trends, and enforce early recovery
strategies.
- Ensure
adherence to regulatory and institutional policies including Know Your
Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and data privacy.
- Prepare
for internal and external audits; close 85% of issues within 90
days
Branch staff Supervision &Development
- Planning
the Branch staffing and Evaluating existing staff in accordance with
management decisions/directions;
- Ensures
that the branch staff maintains very high morale, and identifies capacity
building/training needs.
- Undertakes
periodic performance appraisals and staff development plans.
- Conduct
regular coaching, performance reviews, and productivity assessments for
staff.
- Identify
and mentor at least one high-potential team member per year.
- Implement
action plans from “Our Voice” staff engagement surveys.
- Support
staff wellness, disciplinary procedures, and HR compliance.
- Achieve
staff retention rate of 90% or higher.
Financial Performance & Growth
- Achieve
branch disbursement, client acquisition, collection, and profitability
targets.
- Maintain
Portfolio at Risk (PAR > 1 day) below 5% and ensure write-offs are
minimized.
- Lead
local business development initiatives, including marketing and community
outreach.
- Promote
financial inclusion by growing new clients and retaining at least 90% of
existing ones.
- Ensure
timely turnaround for loan applications and approvals to maintain
efficiency.
Digital Tools Utilization
- Ensure
full usage of the core banking system, digital field applications, and MIS
platforms.
- Monitor
loan origination, disbursement, and collections through system dashboards.
- Train
staff and clients on using digital channels to enhance efficiency and
access.
- Branch
efficiency and awareness of digital platforms
Planning
- Develop
the branch business plan and annual work plans and submit the plan for
further deliberations at the wider Operations team
- Proposes
adjustments to the branch business plan and initiates proactive approaches
for branch growth.
- Maintain
strong relationships with clients, local leaders, faith institutions, and
strategic partners.
- Support
implementation of partnerships and ensure compliance with MOU
deliverables.
- Represent
the branch in community events and institutional forums as required.
Sales &Marketing
- Submit
timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly branch reports.
- Monitor
market trends and provide intelligence on customer behavior, competition,
and product relevance
- “Champions”
the branch expansion in new markets within the branch’s area of coverage;
- Implements
a customer-driven branch approach
- Proposing
and facilitating market research and survey activities
- Sales
Empowerment to branch staff.
- Customer
Experience & Responsible Lending, Reporting and communication
- Uphold
client protection principles and Safeguarding Protocols in all client
interactions.
- Organize
and oversee client trainings in financial literacy and responsible
borrowing.
- Implement
Empowered Worldview (EWV) and group engagement sessions to build loyalty
and impact
- Works
with other management members of VisionFund Kenya MFI;
- Requests
and submits readily performance and financial reports
- Attends
monthly Relationship Managers meetings, engages in team problem-solving,
and works together on overlapping tasks.
- Provides
backup support to the other branches and head office as needed
- Communicate
with staff on organizational changes
And any other duties that the Regional Manager may assign
from time to time
Qualifications & Competencies
- Diploma
or degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related
field.
- Minimum
3 years’ experience in microfinance or retail banking operations.
- Strong
leadership, coaching, and team-building experience.
- Excellent
communication, organizational and reporting skills.
- Sound
knowledge of credit operations, compliance, and financial services.
- Experience
in managing fraud prevention, audit compliance, and internal controls.
- Ability
to manage change, drive innovation, and navigate challenges with
resilience.
- Tech-savvy
and open to digital transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated
commitment to ethical leadership, integrity, and inclusion.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Must
be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
- Attend
and participate in the leadership of daily devotions.
- Perform
other duties as required by the board or the owners.
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Manager, KAKAMEGA BRANCH-VisionFund Kenya
Graduate Finance Intern at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The intern will be in charge of processing supplier
payments, prepare cash advances and refunds as well as ensure that all
documents are properly archived in the finance folder and any other roles that
might come up.
This will give the intern a good learning opportunity as they kick start their
career.
This internship is a 12 months’ talent incubation programme
aiming to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal,
spiritual and professional development through on- job mentorship and coaching.
Accounts Payable Function
- Monitor
EARO invoices mail box and process invoices on provision
- Review
pending purchase orders on a quarterly basis.
- Prepare
monthly creditor reconciliations and liaise with vendors to ensure prompt
clearance or resolution of pending or disputed items.
- Liaise
with The Finance officer to clear outstanding items in the Bank
Reconciliation
Cash/Advance Settlement Management
- Process
cash requests according to policy, processes and agreed turnaround times
while coordinating with the onsite bank teller to reconcile uncollected
amounts.
- Account
Allocation of Balance Sheet A/C relating to Advances for proper Aging
- Manage
the corporate credit card process by booking of the expenses in expense
reporting systems General Ledger reconciliation
Inter-office payment settlement system operations
- Perform
account Allocation and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts as may be
required
Document Management and Archiving
- Keep
records of documents filed or removed using a tracking tool
- Ensure
correct filing, legibility and proper condition of financial documents
- Find
and retrieve information from files in response to requests from
authorized internal and external users (Auditors, Government agencies)
Budgeting, Reporting and Analysis
- Participate
in budgeting for operational costs.
- Participate
in FFR review meetings within Finance.
- Prepare
financial analysis as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Administrative Roles
- Support
in Events and facilities management
- Any
other administrative roles as Maybe assigned from time to time
- Participate
in some finance review meetings and any other learning duties as may be
assigned by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A
degree in Accounting, Business Administration or the equivalent of the
professional qualification in accounting with at least Knowledge in CPA or
ACCA level 2
- Good
communication and writing skills in English
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Computer
literate (MS word & excel and other accounting software
- Capabilities
– Christ-centred life and work, personal integrity and trustworthiness,
humanitarian diplomacy.
- Graduated
withing the last 2 years
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Community Mobilizer at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
Job Description:
Project planning and implementation
- Coordinate
effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under 4
Rs (Risk reduction, Risk transfer, Risk retention, Risk diversification)
and any other related and cross cutting project activities.
- Participate
in the preparation of overall work plan and budget as well as develop
activity plans and budgets for technical support of local value chain
development interventions.
- Support
in the mobilization and registration of the Households.
- Participate
in developing different levels of progress report (weekly updates,
situational reports, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports)
- Supporting
Project Quality Assurance (PQA) through organizing and supporting
monitoring visits on 4 Rs interventions.
- Collaborate
with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and
community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of
the planned Project activities.
- Work
together with other staff/ to ensure that key trainings meet the standard
required to facilitate, provide knowledge and reinforcement of desired
L&R behaviour and practices.
- Ensure
that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livelihood
& resilience initiatives are effectively applied in project
implementation.
- Make
technical input into the planning and design of project specific
operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation, post
distribution monitoring related to L&R.
- Conduct
continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the
approved work, budget and procurement plans.
- Successful
and timely implementation of Economic Recovery and market systems
sub-Sector activities
- Budget
utilization to acceptable thresholds
Technical support
- Support
in the training of the households on the 4 Rs (Risk reduction, Risk
transfer, Risk retention, Risk diversification)
- Support
Training of financial inclusion groups on digitization
- Support
Continuous Coaching and Mentoring of the financial inclusion groups and
reporting
- Link
the financial inclusion groups to other support services.
- Work
with communities and relevant stakeholders to identify key on-farm and off
farm value chains to support
- Support
project market research on viable value chains
- Ensure
the target communities are mobilized and participate in the identified
Local Value Chain Interventions
- In
consultation with other staff, government and partners sensitize and
mobilize the communities to form Project Implementation units, producer
groups
- Cost
effective and efficient implementation of the project interventions.
- Support
produce aggregation and marketing activities of the project
- Work
with Project Officer, local stakeholders and leaders to identify community
champions/resource persons 4 Rs
- In
consultation with other staff develop capacity assessment tools for
producer groups and develop a capacity development plan
- Facilitate
the capacity building of the partners and farmer groups on LVCD activities
(Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, post-harvest management and
value addition, transformational leadership)
- Facilitate
linkages of the savings groups to other bigger micro-finance product to
enhance their performance
- Ensure
cross cutting themes are integrated into LVCD interventions
- Provide
technical support and timely feedback to the cluster Manager on the 4 Rs.
- Organize
meetings with key local value chain actors and farmers to forge effective
support of the LVCD interventions
- Ensure
adult and child safeguarding during the implementation of the planned
interventions
Quality assurance -Monitoring, Reporting, evaluation and
Documentation
- Ensure
the community champions the Four Rs (Risk reduction, Risk retention, Risk
diversification) have necessary monitoring tools and are trained on the
same
- Develop
project monitoring and reporting schedules in collaboration with the
various stakeholders
- Work
with the community champions/facilitators to continuously train,
monitor and mentor the performance of financial inclusion and producer
groups along identified value chains
- Clean
and Collate project performance data and ensure it is keyed into the
relevant Monitoring Information System (MIS) on a monthly basis
- Prepare
weekly updates, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports
- Documentation
of key lessons learnt and successes stories from the target farmers
- Continuously
track progress of planned activities and outputs in the detailed
implementation plan to ensure timely and quality implementation of plans
- Support
Monitoring and evaluation of the grant project activities in coordination
with M&E and relevant stakeholders.
- Support
farmer records digitization process and performance tracking in
collaboration with community resource persons and relevant private actors
- Together
with farmers, partners, conduct regular reflection and learning events
- Support
the project data collection during baseline, end line, market assessments
and post distribution assessments
- Quality
and timely reporting of project interventions and assessments
- Effective
project monitoring and documentation
- Developed
and updated digital farmer records in place
Strategic Engagement, Partnership and Networking
- Represent
World Vision in key L&R stakeholder forum/meetings and relevant
networks at the Ward, Sub-County and County levels.
- Effective
coordination with other stakeholders
- Facilitates
linkages of the financial inclusion groups and farmers groups to
micro-finance institutions and skills development institutions
- Strengthen
partnerships with the county government and other partners for effective
support and capacity development of the farmers for sustainability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Diploma
certificate Agriculture/
Agricultural economics/Agricultural extension
and education/Nutrition/Developmental Studies with experience in
implementing a livelihood project
- Minimum
of two years’ experience working with communities in either relief or
Livelihood and Resilience/Food security projects
- Excellent
English communication skills (both oral and written) with a good
understanding the local dialect and context
- Excellent
computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes (or
another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook)
- A team
player, capable of building the community capacity in economic recovery
aspects
- Ability
to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
- Cross-cultural
sensitivity and emotional maturity
- Ability
to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
- Understanding
and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender and other key
issues in Economic empowerment
Apply: Community
Mobilizer - Open to residents of Makueni County
Community Mobilizer at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
Job Description:
Project planning and implementation
- Coordinate
effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under 4
Rs (Risk reduction, Risk transfer, Risk retention, Risk diversification)
and any other related and cross cutting project activities.
- Participate
in the preparation of overall work plan and budget as well as develop
activity plans and budgets for technical support of local value chain
development interventions.
- Support
in the mobilization and registration of the Households.
- Participate
in developing different levels of progress report (weekly updates,
situational reports, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports)
- Supporting
Project Quality Assurance (PQA) through organizing and supporting
monitoring visits on 4 Rs interventions.
- Collaborate
with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and
community levels to ensure integration and high-level implementation of
the planned Project activities.
- Work
together with other staff/ to ensure that key trainings meet the standard
required to facilitate, provide knowledge and reinforcement of desired
L&R behaviour and practices.
- Ensure
that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livelihood
& resilience initiatives are effectively applied in project
implementation.
- Make
technical input into the planning and design of project specific
operational researches, including baseline and end line evaluation, post
distribution monitoring related to L&R.
- Conduct
continuous activity and budget analysis to ensure adherence to the
approved work, budget and procurement plans.
- Successful
and timely implementation of Economic Recovery and market systems
sub-Sector activities
- Budget
utilization to acceptable thresholds
Technical support
- Support
in the training of the households on the 4 Rs (Risk reduction, Risk
transfer, Risk retention, Risk diversification)
- Support
Training of financial inclusion groups on digitization
- Support
Continuous Coaching and Mentoring of the financial inclusion groups and
reporting
- Link
the financial inclusion groups to other support services.
- Work
with communities and relevant stakeholders to identify key on-farm and off
farm value chains to support
- Support
project market research on viable value chains
- Ensure
the target communities are mobilized and participate in the identified
Local Value Chain Interventions
- In
consultation with other staff, government and partners sensitize and
mobilize the communities to form Project Implementation units, producer
groups
- Cost
effective and efficient implementation of the project interventions.
- Support
produce aggregation and marketing activities of the project
- Work
with Project Officer, local stakeholders and leaders to identify community
champions/resource persons 4 Rs
- In
consultation with other staff develop capacity assessment tools for
producer groups and develop a capacity development plan
- Facilitate
the capacity building of the partners and farmer groups on LVCD activities
(Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, post-harvest management and
value addition, transformational leadership)
- Facilitate
linkages of the savings groups to other bigger micro-finance product to
enhance their performance
- Ensure
cross cutting themes are integrated into LVCD interventions
- Provide
technical support and timely feedback to the cluster Manager on the 4 Rs.
- Organize
meetings with key local value chain actors and farmers to forge effective
support of the LVCD interventions
- Ensure
adult and child safeguarding during the implementation of the planned
interventions
Quality assurance -Monitoring, Reporting, evaluation and
Documentation
- Ensure
the community champions the Four Rs (Risk reduction, Risk retention, Risk
diversification) have necessary monitoring tools and are trained on the
same
- Develop
project monitoring and reporting schedules in collaboration with the
various stakeholders
- Work
with the community champions/facilitators to continuously train,
monitor and mentor the performance of financial inclusion and producer
groups along identified value chains
- Clean
and Collate project performance data and ensure it is keyed into the
relevant Monitoring Information System (MIS) on a monthly basis
- Prepare
weekly updates, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual progress reports
- Documentation
of key lessons learnt and successes stories from the target farmers
- Continuously
track progress of planned activities and outputs in the detailed
implementation plan to ensure timely and quality implementation of plans
- Support
Monitoring and evaluation of the grant project activities in coordination
with M&E and relevant stakeholders.
- Support
farmer records digitization process and performance tracking in
collaboration with community resource persons and relevant private actors
- Together
with farmers, partners, conduct regular reflection and learning events
- Support
the project data collection during baseline, end line, market assessments
and post distribution assessments
- Quality
and timely reporting of project interventions and assessments
- Effective
project monitoring and documentation
- Developed
and updated digital farmer records in place
Strategic Engagement, Partnership and Networking
- Represent
World Vision in key L&R stakeholder forum/meetings and relevant
networks at the Ward, Sub-County and County levels.
- Effective
coordination with other stakeholders
- Facilitates
linkages of the financial inclusion groups and farmers groups to
micro-finance institutions and skills development institutions
- Strengthen
partnerships with the county government and other partners for effective
support and capacity development of the farmers for sustainability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Diploma
certificate Agriculture/
Agricultural economics/Agricultural extension
and education/Nutrition/Developmental Studies with experience in
implementing a livelihood project
- Minimum
of two years’ experience working with communities in either relief or
Livelihood and Resilience/Food security projects
- Excellent
English communication skills (both oral and written) with a good
understanding the local dialect and context
- Excellent
computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes (or
another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook)
- A team
player, capable of building the community capacity in economic recovery
aspects
- Ability
to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
- Cross-cultural
sensitivity and emotional maturity
- Ability
to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
- Understanding
and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender and other key
issues in Economic empowerment
Apply: Community
Mobilizer - Open to residents of Makueni County
Humanitarian Emergency Affairs Intern at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The purpose of this role is to provide an opportunity to a
young graduate to gain hands-on work experience with the Regional Humanitarian
Emergency Affairs (HEA) team. The young graduate will work with the HEA
Staff keeping tabs of critical support requirements in emergency preparedness
planning, response management, and knowledge management.
This internship is a 12 months’ talent incubation programme
aiming to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal,
spiritual and professional development through on- job mentorship and coaching.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparedness and Information Management
- Contribute
to the definition of information requirements and the development of data
flows, data quality assurance & quality control,
and information management standard operating
procedures and guidelines
- Support
with the design, development and testing of data collection tools using
platforms like ArcGIS, Power BI, ODK, Kobo, etc., for use in disaster
management, community risk assessments, impact-based early warning
monitoring, and preparedness tracking.
- Consolidate
humanitarian response data from 9 field offices and coordinate the
development and dissemination of information products such as situation
reports, maps, sector infographics, and dashboards.
- Support
the collection, cleaning, and analysis of primary and secondary
humanitarian and preparedness data from field offices for
evidence-informed regional planning, anticipatory action triggers, and
community-level risk reduction strategies.
- Support
the documentation of all HEA products including lessons learned, best
practices, Real Time Learning etc., and maintain internal data management
systems (e.g., Box, Teams, SharePoint).
- Maintain
an updated humanitarian response register and action points running sheet.
improve data quality in the region/countries through field support,
monitoring and feedback.
- Work
closely with humanitarian advisors and Anticipatory Action Coordinator to
ensure the data is fit for the purpose.
Administrative Support
- Support
in preparation of key events organized by HEA e.g trainings etc
- Support
in capturing notes and minutes for meetings and any other as assigned.
Interdepartmental Support
- Actively
participate and support resource mobilisation efforts for humanitarian and
disaster risk reduction interventions.
- Working
with HEA, Advocacy and Communications department in amplifying the voices
of children and evidence-based impact through identifying potential
stories and content that can be multi-purposed.
- Support
and coordinate with the Regional Office and FOs in development of regional
blogs and opinion pieces that can be published externally (View, wvi.org)
internally (Ignite).
- Work
closely with RAM as per request to provide any necessary support
External Engagements:
- Participate
in critical meetings with key stakeholders when delegated to ensure WV is
well represented.
- Consolidate
write-ups of external meetings for internal sharing.
Other Duties
- Perform
any other related duties as required.
- Attend
and participate in devotional meetings
KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
- Graduates
with an interest in Disaster Management and passionate about data
analytics, having graduated within two years of application.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and
certification
- Degree
in any of the following: Data Analytics/Data Science/ Statistics/
Information Management/ Statistics or a related field.
- Graduated
within the last 2 years
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- High
interest and good understanding of humanitarian industry; Sphere
Standards; Core Humanitarian Standards.
Graduate Research & Development Intern at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
The role, located in the East Africa regional office,
intends to influence development and use of needs-based research, innovation
for knowledge building, generation and sharing by building the capacity of
young professionals following on intentional capacity building and coaching
sessions, integrated with their journey in Christianity. The role shall work
closely with the Strategy and Programme Quality directorate in collaboration
with other unit team members and other functional leads, groups to support in
the implementation and tracking of the partnership/regional office learning
agenda. The role shall support, in re-designing and updating the World Vision
International intranet (WV central) with up-to-date communications, impact and
strategic information; tracking the implementation of Box project for timely
document updates that would ensure ease of access and collaboration within (and
across) teams.
The role will work closely with the CHILD Advisory committee
in coordinating and ensuring implementation of the CHILD research agenda,
generation of timely analysis on research themes (desired topics), linkage with
research institutions enabling learning and agility in program effectiveness.
Such information will be used in the development of proposals, publications and
data driven evidence for sharing impact, decision and influence by the
organization.
This internship is a 12 months’ talent incubation programme
aiming to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal,
spiritual and professional development through on- job mentorship and coaching.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Research and learning
- Support
mapping of NO and regional researches in line with Research Agenda and
Plans
- Support
coordination of research projects and programs and RO based research
projects.
- Support
to build and manage partnerships with universities and research
institutions for joint research projects and publications.
- Support
the development of summary research findings with the related offices
and/or units
- Review
research and learning reports for quality and compliance to set standards
- Conduct
research on various topics and subjects as assigned including in providing
data on indicators of interest
- Document
research recommendations and track their implementation enabling agility
in programming
- Provide
technical support for quality research where appropriate
- Support
in packaging learning information and publications
- Support
quality documentation of regional learning forums
Support review, updating and tracking Knowledge
Management platforms
- Facilitate
knowledge identification, consolidation, documentation and storage.
- Provide
technical support in content development in the Strategy and Programme
Quality and other departments
- Support
in the review of files and resources updated in Knowledge Management
platforms, ensuring their quality and usability.
- Collaborate
with Knowledge Management Champions in updating resources on related KM
platforms
- Support
the design and review of the Knowledge Management site (i.e., in
wvcentral)
- Track
the implementation of Knowledge Management in line with the Critical to
Quality framework
- Support
in setting up and managing Box folder structures and naming in compliance
to the WVI EARO Knowledge Management Protocol
Learning and Innovation
- Support
in the synthesis and documentation of valuable insights and to establish
regional learning agenda
- Support
the creation and establishment of sharing and learning exchange platfoms
to promote best practices and lessons learned.
- Help
develop how the regional functional teams consolidate, organises, and
shares the learning and insights
- In
collaboration with the Data analytics support develop and maintain a
regional inventory of innovations, methods and tools, idea management
systems, idea generation methods and internal networking initiatives for
influence, income and impact
- Work
closely with the Global Office and National Office colleagues to review
and adapt innovations, systems and processes to support project
implementation.
Support capacity building
- Collaborate
to build field level capacity on quality research as appropriate
- Provide
technical support in the use of Box and other Knowledge Management
platforms including WV central, MS Teams, and OneDrive amongst others in
collaboration with IT
- Support
staff orientation on the use of KM platforms
Others
- Adherence
to Ethical and Regulatory Standards: Following ethical guidelines,
ensuring research practices align with established standards and
regulations.
- Perform
any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to
time
- Participate
and contribute in committees and task forces as may be signed from time to
time
- Bachelor’s
degree in research related courses including but not limited to:
Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Project Management or in any
related field of study.
- Demonstrate
ability to integrating Faith and development in work and life
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s
degree in research related courses including but not limited to:
Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Project Management or in any related
field of study.
- Demonstrate
ability to integrating Faith and development in work and life
- Must
have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must
be well respected in society for Christian values and professionalism.
- Good
knowledge and commitment to WV’s ethos, philosophy of work and CORE
documents.
- Demonstrated
Leadership skills evidenced by previous leadership roles in a church,
Christian Union and/or para church organization.
- Must
possess sound biblical beliefs.
- Proficiency
in written and spoken English/ Swahili
- Graduated
with the past 2 years
- Office
based environment with minimal travel to the field
OTHER QUALITIFCATIONS
- Strong
organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to be
flexible as the demands and priorities change.
- Commitment
to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments
in the field of development.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
- Graduates
who are practicing Christians from bible believing and recognized church
or fellowship.
- Graduates
who are willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year.
- Graduates
with demonstrated good character, honesty, high competency and generally
in good physical and emotional health.
Apply: Graduate
Research & Development Intern
Graduate Digital Multi-Media & Graphic Design Intern at World Vision Kenya
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a graphic design and digital multi-media
intern to share their expertise and learn within the Regional CPE team,
supporting National Offices and the Regional Office on various communication
needs for projects in East Africa. The role will be based in the Nairobi
office.
This internship is a 12 months’ talent incubation programme
aiming to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal,
spiritual and professional development through on- job mentorship and coaching.
This program is designed for Kenyan graduates who are daring
and ready to take up stretch assignments even in hardship areas, to learn and
serve the most vulnerable children and the communities they live in.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strengthen
brand identity of World Vision
- Developing
communication products including digital media, reports, publication,
flyers, posters, etc.
- Develop,
execute and report on social media engagement plans/calendar
- Create
concepts and ideas to visually communicate our brand and goals
- Partner
with regional communications team to design concepts for campaigns, events
and other special projects
- Engage
in internal communications activities for broad exposure to the
organisation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s
in communications, Journalism, Media, Graphic design or Marketing
- Experience/demonstrated ability
in using social media and tracking analytics.
- Excellent
communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Experience/demonstrated ability
in using graphic design software. You need to know how to use Microsoft
Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop at an
advanced level.
- Experience
in production and video editing.
- Experience/demonstrated ability
in multimedia, marketing, desktop design, journalism, media and/or
communication industry.
- Sharp
sense of graphic design and digital media trends.
- Excellent
analytical skills to translate complex ideas into aesthetically pleasing,
understandable, attention-grabbing information
- Must
have graduated within the last 2 years
- Excellent
written and communications skills in English
Research, Learning, and Knowledge Management Intern at World Vision
Job Description:
The Research, Learning and Knowledge Management Intern will
support the development of the regional research and Knowledge Management (KM)
strategy and coordinate implementation of various initiatives. The role
coordinates the generation, building, and sharing of knowledge to enhance child
wellbeing through WV programs. The role shall work closely with the Strategy
and Programme Quality department, with the support and coaching of the
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, and in collaboration with other teams and
leaders to support in the implementation and tracking of the
partnership/regional office learning agenda. The role shall support, in
collaboration with the communication and GAM units, the sharing of key updates,
reports, and success stories in line with the three focus areas (Impact,
Influence, and Income). The intern will also track the implementation of the
Box project for timely document updates that would ensure ease of access and
collaboration within (and across) teams.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Support documentation, content creation and learning
(40%)
- Support
mapping of NO and regional researches in line with Research Agenda and
Plans
- Support
the development of summary research findings with the related offices
and/or units
- Review
research and learning reports for quality and compliance to set standards
- Research
various topics and subjects as assigned, including in providing data on
indicators of interest
- Document
research recommendations and track their implementation, enabling agility
in programming
- Provide
technical support for quality research where appropriate
- Support
in packaging learning information and publications
- Support
quality documentation of regional learning forums
- Producing
reports, summaries, presentations, and other materials to communicate
findings and insights
- Support
in meta-analysis of research projects and evaluation reports
- Manage
data base and information on university and research institution partners.
Support review, updating and tracking Knowledge
Management platforms (35%)
- Provide
technical support in content development in the Strategy and Programme
Quality and other departments
- Support
in the review of files and resources updated in Knowledge Management
platforms, ensuring their quality and usability.
- Collaborate
with Knowledge Management Champions in updating resources on related KM
platforms
- Track
the implementation of Knowledge Management in line with the Critical to
Quality framework
- Support
to organize and maintain knowledge repositories, such as databases, or
document management systems.
- Support
in setting up and managing Box folder structures and naming in compliance
to the WVI EARO Knowledge Management Protocol
- Support
development of questionnaire and data collection on research and Km
initiatives.
Support capacity building (15%)
- Provide
technical support in the use of Box and other Knowledge Management
platforms including wvcentral, MS Teams, and Onedrive amongst others
- Support
staff orientation on the use of KM platforms
Admin support and Others (10%)
- Handling
scheduling, coordination, and other administrative tasks related to
learning and knowledge management activities.
- Adherence
to Ethical and Regulatory Standards: Following ethical guidelines,
ensuring research practices align with established standards and
regulations.
- Perform
any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to
time
- Participate
and contribute in committees and task forces as may be signed from time to
time
- Support
and follow up communication with field offices, GC and university
partners.
- Organize
scheduling and note taking for CHILD advisory group engagements.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATION FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience
- A
Masters Degree in research-related courses, including but not limited to
Statistics, Economics, Data Science, Project Management, or any related
field of study.
- Relevant
and good exposure in the field
- Demonstrate
ability to integrate Faith and development in work and life
Required Education,training, license,registration, and
certification
- Must
have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must
be well respected in society for Christian values and professionalism.
- Good
knowledge and commitment to WV’s ethos, philosophy of work and CORE
documents.
- Demonstrated
Leadership skills evidenced by previous leadership roles in a church,
Christian Union and/or para church organization.
- Recent
East African graduate eligible to work in Kenya are encouraged to apply
- Must
possess sound biblical beliefs.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Strong
organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to be
flexible as the demands and priorities change.
- Commitment
to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments
in the field of development.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
- Graduates
who are practicing Christians from bible believing and recognized church
or fellowship.
- Graduates
who are willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year.
- Graduates
with demonstrated good character, honesty, high competency and generally
in good physical and emotional health.
Intern – Digital Multi-Media and Graphic Design at World
Vision
Job Description:
We are looking for a graphic design and digital multi-media
intern to share their expertise and learn within the Regional CPE team,
supporting National Offices and the Regional Office on various communication
needs for projects in East Africa. The role will be based in the Nairobi
office.
This internship is a 6 months’ talent incubation programme
aiming to give young Christian graduates real work experience, personal,
spiritual and professional development through on- job mentorship and coaching.
This program is designed for Kenyan graduates who are daring
and ready to take up stretch assignments even in hardship areas, to learn and
serve the most vulnerable children and the communities they live in.
Key responsibilities:
- 30%
Strengthen brand identity of World Vision. Developing communication
products including digital media, reports, publication, flyers, posters,
etc.
- 20%
Develop, execute and report on social media engagement plans/calendar
- 15% Create
concepts and ideas to visually communicate our brand and goals
- 20% Partner
with regional communications team to design concepts for campaigns, events
and other special projects
- 15% Engage
in internal communications activities for broad exposure to the
organisation
Relationship Officer – Internships (Multiple Locations) at VisionFund Kenya
Relationship Officer – Interns
VisionFund Kenya is inviting applications from
qualified and motivated individuals to join its Operations Department as Relationship
Officers – Interns across branches countrywide.
This is an excellent opportunity for self-driven individuals
passionate about community development, financial inclusion, and customer
relationship management.
Position: Relationship Officer – Intern
Organization:
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Internship
Application Deadline: Friday, 30th January 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Grow
and manage assigned customer portfolios
- Conduct
credit appraisal and client recruitment
- Provide
customer care services at both group and individual levels
- Meet
and achieve set loan and client acquisition targets
Who Should Apply
- Self-driven
and proactive team players
- Strong
communication, interpersonal, and sales skills
- Passion
for working with communities and underserved populations
- Practicing
Christians aligned with VisionFund Kenya’s mission and values
Duty Stations
Eldoret, Kapsabet, Kapenguria, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kitale,
Nyandarua, Naivasha, Thika, Kariobangi, Meru, Machakos, Mombasa, Kabarnet,
Migori, Nakuru, Narok, Nyahururu, and Eldama Ravine.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application via
email: hr@visionfundkenya.co.ke Subject
Line: Relationship Officer – Intern (Indicate Branch) Attachment: CV
only (saved as one PDF document)
Internal Audit Intern at VisionFund Kenya
Internal Audit Intern
The Internal Audit Intern will report to the Internal
Auditor. The main roles include supporting the Internal Audit team in assessing
internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with the company
policies and regulatory requirements. The role provides hands-on exposure to
audit planning, execution, and reporting, while helping to collect and analyze
financial and operational data to inform decision-making. The internship aims
to develop practical audit skills, analytical capabilities, and professional
understanding of internal audit practices within a financial or microfinance
environment.
Responsibilities:
- Assist
the Audit team in planning for audit assignments
- Assist
in testing and documenting internal controls for key business processes.
- Perform
data collection and basic data analysis to support audit testing and
findings
- Assist
in preparation of working papers that document audit evidence,
observations, conclusions, and relevant recommendations.
- Help
in identifying and documenting audit observations and recommendations for
improvement.
- Participate
in risk assessments and process walkthroughs.
- Conduct
research and analysis to support audit findings and recommendations.
- Prepare
narrative walkthroughs and flowcharts for processes and controls.
- Support
in verifying the existence and proper use and safeguarding of company
assets.
- Participate
in investigations of suspected irregularities or non-compliance as
assigned.
- Support
team members in various administrative and audit support activities as
needed.
- Engage
in on-the-job training and mentorship to gain practical experience in
internal auditing practice and standards.
- Perform
any other tasks as may be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager or team
supervisors in support of departmental objectives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s
Degree (or final-year student) in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional
coursework or partial qualifications in CPA, ACCA, or CIA are an added
advantage.
- Basic
knowledge of internal audit principles, risk management, and internal
control frameworks.
Key Competencies
- Strong
analytical skills and high attention to details.
- High
ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Eagerness
to learn and apply audit concepts in a real-world setting.
- Good
written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of data analysis
or audit software an advantage.
- Ability
to work effectively in a team environment and manage time efficiently.
- Demonstrated
initiative, curiosity, and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Alignment
with the organization’s mission, values, and professional ethics.
- All
candidates must be professing and practicing Christians whose conduct and
depth of character are governed by personal Christian convictions.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward
their applications (competitive for both internal and External Candidates)
attaching copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed CVs
indicating work experience, daytime contact, and addresses of 3 professional
relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Friday 14th November 2025 by 5.00
PM. The position should be the subject of the email application. Send
applications to: hr@visionfundkenya.co.ke
Additionally; the CV must be in PDF format, and all the attachments scanned
into one PDF document
Head of People & Culture, VisionFund Kenya at World Vision Kenya
The Head of People & Culture is responsible
for all aspects of the human resource function within the VisionFund Kenya
Office. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position is responsible
primarily for P&C Strategy, staffing, recruiting, retention, performance
management, employee relations, compensation, compliance, individual
development and succession planning. The incumbent ensures that HR initiatives
are aligned with VFK’s mission, values and long-term business strategy, and
that they support the evolving HR needs of the business. The overall objective
of the position is to support the development and retention of a
high-performance work force and a learning culture
Key Responsibilities
(20%) P&C strategy – Ensure that P&C
Strategy is developed & implemented in all areas of the organization and in
compliance with VF Kenya & VFI standards.
- Provides
strategic People support and advice on Human Resources issues
- Updates
the employee handbook on a per need basis, and ensures that all revision
and addition to the policies are written in the employee handbook; Informs
all concerned staff the changes entered into the employee handbook;
- Ensures
that good insurance covers for staff are in place that will be of benefit
to the organization
- All
Policies are updated as required quarterly present to board P & C
matter
- Recommend
employees recognition activities to honour individual milestones and
achievements
(10%) Manpower planning & Budgets
- Contributes
and advises in senior management strategic planning, with particular
responsibility for HR needs, policies and procedures;
- Prepares
and submits annual budget and plan for the approval of the SMT
- Aligns
with SMT on manpower planning
(15%) Recruitment and Onboarding
- Develops
letters of appointment, transfer, promotion, and the like; and sends to
the concerned staff after approval;
- Conducts
“due diligence” or the “fit and proper” test to assess the job applicant’s
background and character;
- Ensures
that VF Kenya maintains a standardized and systematic hiring and
recruitment process; develops or updates hiring policies and procedures
most appropriate to individual positions;
- Coordinates
all recruitment for VF Kenya: reviews staff requisitions, supervises the
hiring and contractual process, and arranges for the new employee’s
orientation with the immediate supervisor
(10%) Compensation & Rewards
- Reviews
the benefits scheme (compensation, incentives, and other benefits) on an
annual basis; ensures that it is properly administered in accordance with
the employee handbook, and if necessary, recommends to the CEO the renewal
of the scheme;
- Conducts
consultations with department heads to determine performance indicators
and benchmarks per position;
- Periodically
carries out salaries and benefits surveys for the review process in order
to develop and maintain a competitive compensation package and incentive
schemes for staff.
(25%) Performance management & Engagement
- Implement
and monitor staff performance appraisals is done on a regular basis; in
workday
- Reviews
the performance appraisal & calibration effectiveness in workday
- Investigates
all disciplinary and grievance cases with the respective staff, provides
guidance, and corrective action through counseling, training, or
instituting disciplinary procedures;
- In
consultation with the senior management, develops performance indicators
and standards for incentives
- Branch
efficiency & Effectiveness
- Annual
safeguarding assessment & Reporting
(5%) Capability & competency management
- Conducts
periodic staff training needs and plans for capacity building- training
and staff development;
- Coordinates
and develops the staff development strategy to make sure that the staff
continues to achieve professional growth within VF Kenya
- Ensures
100% completion of mandatory annual training
- Monthly
& quarterly reporting
(10%) Employee relations & Change agent
- Staff
engagement through annual Voice survey
- Support
leave management
- Advisor
P&C whistle-blower Committee on policies & regulations governing
staff disciplinary
- Coordinates
grievance hearing between the staff and the committees
- Staff
orientation on MIP / annual BPS
- Ethics
Points IIM investigations
5% Any other Duties assigned or delegated
- And
any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by CEO
- Visit
to the Field operations quarterly or on need basis
Ideal Candidate Profile
Required Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Education,
- Master/Postgraduate
Diploma in Human Resources Management or related field.
- Bachelors’
Degree in HR, Social Science, Psychology or related field
- 5
years’ experience in human resource management in progressively
responsible roles, with sound cross-functional experience.
- Managing
people Professionally
- Experienced
in using various human resource information systems
- Understanding
in national labor law, employment legislation & employment practices.
- Excellent
interpersonal, communications, customer service, consulting, coaching and
organizational skills, with a track record of driving change and
innovation.
- Strong
problem solver with strong business skills and strategic acumen,
analytical skills, and excellent team-building skills.
- Both
strategic and tactical: able to lead in a ‘role up your sleeves’ manner
that is perceived to be people-centric and effective.
- Basic
financial skills
- Culturally
astute, respectful and tolerant, able to promote and support diversity in
the workplace, and able to gain the trust and respect of peers.
Advisor, Global Accountability at World Vision Kenya
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as an SME, overseeing the maintenance and
implementation of the Programme Accountability Framework (PAF) across WV
entities and teams.
- Provide
technical leadership on how World Vision is accountable to children and
communities through oversight of the PAF (overseeing updates when
required) and influencing with WV to enhance a culture/enabling
environment that values and support this.
- Collaborate
with others to ensure the PAF is embedded in our programming approaches,
consistently implemented and capability built.
- Implement
and support monitoring of the PAF adherence and implementation in
coordination with the Global Compliance team, aligning and tools and
approaches where possible.
- Work
with the Social Accountability function to provide guidance on how WV’s
own accountability can be practiced in ways that enhance the
implementation, and impact, of our social accountability programming.
Act as a policy delegate for key Partnership level
policies and standards, including:
- The
Partnership Policy on International NGO Commitments and Accountability
Mechanisms and Open information policies.
- Management
procedures for joining or leaving global commitments and standards
- Ensure
effective implementation with, compliance with, across WV entities
Track external stakeholder expectations and commitments in
regard to WV’s reporting of accountability practices and lead the annual update
of the WVI Accountability Report with relevant teams to contribute products
that will build trust in WV (e.g. Accountability Reports and publishing details
on our investments in alignment with the International Aid Transparency
Initiative)
- In
coordination with the Director, lead the updating and production of the
annual Accountability report with a variety of GC level stakeholders,
ensuring the report discloses appropriate levels of information to meet
external stakeholders’ expectations, while protecting WV’s reputation.
- Monitor
expectations of INGO disclosure around their stewardship of resources and
management of risks related to unintended, negative impacts. This includes
representing World Vision’s interest in industry accountability bodies
like Accountable Now, or others as requested by the Director
- Strengthening
Organizational Accountability and Transparency practices, procedures and
structures
- Equip
World Vision with a mechanism for capturing, tracking, and communicating
commitments made to external accountability mechanisms (e.g. Global
Compact, Core Humanitarian Standard, Grand Bargain, IATI)
External Engagement:
- Engage
periodically and represent WV in global accountability working groups and
with other peer organizations
- Advise
leaders and managers to maximize the learning potential of benchmarking
our practices with the Global Standards for CSO Accountability.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education, training, license,
registration, and/or
Certification
- Bachelor’s
degree in international development, Communications, Social Sciences or
other related discipline.
Required Professional Experience
- 7+
years of experience working in the field of accountability and
transparency, or related disciplines.
- Ability
to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group
of stakeholders, including senior leaders in many contexts.
- In
depth understanding of emerging accountability and governance issues,
trends, and challenges relevant to the International NGO sector.
- Demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in a wide range of
contexts – from leadership to community – both within and outside the
non-profit sector and to manage multiple stakeholders and cross functional
project groups or teams.
- Understanding
of the regulatory environment for not-for-profit organizations, especially
on transparency, anticorruption and PSEA.
- Comfortable
working cross-culturally with field offices and local staff in developing
country contexts.
Required Language(s):
- Effective
in written and verbal communication in English.
Required travel and/or work environment
accommodations
- The
position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and
internationally up to 10% of the time
Position’s physical requirements
- Sitting
at a desk for extended periods of time.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other
Qualifications
- Experience
with networking and successful implementation of new initiatives and
concepts, such as accountability, transparency and PSEA at an
organizational level through demonstrated practical application.
- Familiarity
with the International NGO Charter of Accountability and the requirements
of the Global Reporting Initiative NGO Sector Supplement.
- Ability
to work independently with limited supervision
Senior Manager, Impact Communications at World Vision Kenya
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Global Director, Corporate Communications,
this senior manager oversees a team working to raise World Vision’s brand—via
media relations, on digital channels, and at key events—as an industry leader
whose best-practice and life-changing programming brings about life in all its
fullness for vulnerable children in the most challenging contexts.
The senior manager has a dual role: to themselves promote
World Vision’s field impact, policy calls and technical expertise across our
core sectors and key ministries to key grant donors, policy-makers and other
institutional audiences; while also ensuring team members are doing the same.
Collating and monitoring all metrics related to the work of their team the
Senior Manager will also ensure the team’s goals and objectives are dovetailed
into and in support of priority Global Centre and Partnership strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the Impact & External Engagement
Communications team
- Manage
a team of communications staff, ensuring they are clear about strategic
goals and objectives; that any blocks to success are removed; and that
staff members are able to grow and flourish in their career at World
Vision
- Ensure
that team members work effectively; individually but also as a unit, and
that the efforts and impact of the teamwork is monitored and reported on.
Boosting brand and reputation, positioning the
organisation and SMEs for income growth and policy change
- Amplify
the organisation’s programming and policy evidence of impact, policy
insight, and thought leadership to priority audiences, at the global level
and beyond
- Encourage
and support the organisation’s best SMEs/leaders to develop as thought
leaders and to raise their profile externally – all in support of key
thematic areas
Supporting the organisation’s engagement with priority
partners to achieve common goals
- Undertake
communications work that enables or that directly supports staff to
collaborate with priority partners, e.g. produce videos with joint
branding
- Work
together with priority partners on campaigns or initiatives with shared
aims, and that benefit the brand and reputation of both.
Ensuring the production of engaging, high quality, brand
aligned content
- Work
with Global Centre teams and priority thematic working groups so that
priority research, reports, infographics, website content is all
jargon-free, impactful, high quality and, as far as possible, newsworthy.
Gather and analyse data-driven insight into the impact of
brand-building communications
- All
engagement with the communications products and other activities will be
tracked using data gathered from media, social media and surveys
- Contribute
to Global Marketing and Communications engagement efforts that build team
unity, collaboration and trust.
Required qualifications:
- A
Masters degree in English, Journalism, Communications, a related field, or
equivalent experience.
- Twelve
years’ experience in communications or public policy/advocacy fields,
ideally with experience of working in a not-for-profit.
- Seven
years’ experience managing staff in person and/or remote, preferably in a
range of countries and cultures.
- Exceptional
command of written English, grammar, syntax, and style. With the proven
ability to edit complex, technical, or sensitive content into accessible
and engaging language. Professional fluency.
- Experience
of commissioning and/or producing a range of communication products, all
aligned to brand and to deadline.
- Familiarity
with a range of communications KPIs and metrics, and software used to
monitor and report on them.
- Strong
project/time management skills with the ability to manage multiple
priorities under deadlines.
- Comfortable
working in a fully remote, digital environment.
- Ability
to travel to/within domestically and internationally as needed, though
likely no more than 5-10% annually
- Work
hours can occasionally be in excess of 12 hours per day during difficult
periods
- Given
the international nature of the organisation, the senior manager will need
to be willing to work out of regular working hours when required
Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other
Qualifications
- Strategic
approach to reputation, positioning and communications planning and
knowledge of audience engagement.
- Demonstrated
success in understanding audience and stakeholder needs and channel
management.
- Excellent
written and verbal communications skills to deal with the highest level of
organisation/business representatives.
- Experience
in commissioning, editing and publishing news and/or magazine articles.
- Experience
across a range of communications approaches and products.
Security Officer – ELEVATE Project (Local Residents of Mandera County encouraged to apply)
Job Responsibilities:
Strategy and Planning
- Develop
and implement the project area security and safety response plan in
alignment with WV security policy so as to ensure the operational
priorities of the project area are appropriately supported.
- Ensure
Security Risk Assessments, Country Risk Ratings and Core Security
Requirement standards, processes and procedures for the project area are
completed in accordance with the current Office of Security, Safety and
Resilience (SSR) guidelines and training.
Security Operations
- Lead
all security and safety operations within the project area.
- Work
with the Roving Field Security Officer (RFSO) to carry out Security Risk
Assessments as required/directed.
- Country
Risk Ratings for the project area are established and updated as required
- Ensure
Core Security Requirements for the project area are implemented in line
with Country Risk Ratings
- Provide
input and support to management in crisis situations and critical
incidents
- Conduct
security investigations when required.
Networking and External Liaison/Engagement
- Represent
WV Kenya at local NGO security network meetings within the project area
and ensure information from these groups is disseminated to relevant staff
in a timely manner.
- Security
liaison with the local host government security agencies in coordinating
security and safety of WV Kenya staff and assets within the project area.
- Build
ongoing networks for sharing security information and coordination.
Capacity Building and Technical Training
- Coordinate
routine security briefing for staff and visitors to the project area and
conduct regular security training in liaison with the RFSO, for the
project staff based on local security risk assessments.
- Seek
to develop a culture of security awareness and monitor staff compliance.
Reporting and Documentation
- Provide
regular security reports to the Project leadership team, the region and
the Security, Safety and Resilience office.
- Ensure
that all security incidents are reported in accordance with WV Security
Policy.
- Collect,
analyse and disseminate security information appropriately and in a timely
manner.Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Project Officer – Health (Global Fund Project) Shortlisting on a rolling basis
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Project implementation
- Plan
for the implementation of activities including interpretation of budget,
preparing procurement plans, engaged in the procurement process and
following the donor and WVK financial accounting policy/requirement.
- Ensure
project implementation is aligned with the project’s goals and objectives
and is within the stipulated timeframe and targets.
- Conduct
regular field visits, provide supportive supervision, mentorship, monitor
project activities and provide technical support in accordance with the
project implementation guidelines & National TB guidelines.
- Support
the implementation of TB prevention, case detection and treatment programs
in alignment with Global Fund guidelines.
- Capacity
Building of Community Health Promoters, TB champions and other volunteers
to strengthen local capacity for TB management and community
sensitization.
- Support
Health facilities to identify TB champions.
- Support
development, implementation and monitoring of the work plans and ensure
that the budget is adhered to and that budgets are utilized effectively
- Ensure
both financial and program reports are sent to the donor as per agreed
timelines
- Advocate
for and promote gender-responsive, people-centered approaches.
