Re-advertised: County Learning Coordinator – Samburu (1) and Turkana (1) at Mercy Corps
The County Learning Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring
Nawiri delivers responsive, well-informed, and high-quality programming in
Samburu. As a key member of the Learning Team led by the Strategic Learning
Lead, the Learning Coordinator is responsible for operationalizing Nawiri’s
Evidence and Learning Agenda at the county level, ensuring the progressive
integration of learning principles and practices into all activities. The
Learning Coordinator plays a leadership role in embedding and supporting a culture
of learning across Nawiri initiatives at the county level, including
identifying and actioning opportunities to use evidence to adapt, improve and
innovate programming. The Learning Coordinator must be able to champion and
generate excitement and commitment to using data and evidence, with audiences
and stakeholders who are not M&E or Learning experts. The Learning
Coordinator will conduct activities to gather learning insights and work
closely with the Strategic Learning Lead to package these for dissemination.
Essential Responsibilities
FACILITATION OF REGULAR REFLECTION AND REVIEW MEETINGS
- Organize
regular data driven Learning activities including monthly and quarterly
review meetings, and annual reviews.
- Work
with technical leads to seek opportunities to integrate learning into work
plans and strategic decision making.
- Facilitate
and support learning collaborations with Nawiri teams, county government,
partner organizations, and other key actors.
- Develop,
oversee, and support systems for capturing field-based observations to
integrate into adaptive learning cycles.
- Ensure
quality documentation of regular sense-making and reflection activities
and ad hoc reviews, incorporating contributions from county and community
stakeholders.
- Establish
feedback mechanisms and action trackers to ensure that the conversations
are being actioned, and the events are responding to the needs of the
team.
COLLABORATION WITH PROGRAM AND M&E TEAMS FOR DATA
ANALYSIS
- Collaborate
with M&E and program teams to create opportunities to analyze data and
generate insights for improving activity design and delivery.
- Coordinate
with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams to align data collection
with learning needs.
- Work
with technical teams to ensure program adaptations are informed by
evidence and learning, and documented clearly.
- Guide
and support high-quality data gathering, management, and analysis to
enhance decision-making.
- Collaborate
with technical leads to implement the Evidence and Learning agenda to
drive improvements in learning and program best practice.
- Collaborate
with the Strategic Learning Lead to develop data visualization and
storytelling approaches to make insights more accessible
CONDUCT QUALITATIVE INQUIRY AND RESEARCH
- Identify
opportunities for qualitative inquiry, based on and complementing the
M&E data, and in line with the Evidence and Learning Agenda.
- Conduct
community research and development of learning products.
- Support
the integration of community voices and indigenous knowledge into learning
processes.
- Implement
innovative mechanisms for learning with communities, enhancing community
voice in program decisions.
CONTENT CREATION BASED ON LEARNINGS
- Document
lessons learned, promising practices, and case studies to inform adaptive
programming.
- Contribute
to the development of user-friendly learning products (e.g., briefs,
newsletters, community feedback, knowledge notes) for internal and
external sharing.
- Work
closely with communications teams to ensure learning materials reach
relevant audiences.
- Collaborate
with the Reporting Officer to ensure insights, lessons learned, and
adaptations are documented and shared in relevant reports.
SECURITY
- Ensure
compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
leadership.
- Proactively
ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of
policies.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively
learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including
safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
- Practices
the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being
of participants and fellow team members.
- Encourages
openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to
submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g.,
Integrity Hotline and other options.
Supervisory Responsibility
- The
Learning Coordinator will supervise Nawiri’s Learning Officers at
Samburu/Turkana county.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: County Field Director
Works Directly With: Strategic Learning Lead,
Nawiri Technical Leads, Program Performance & Learning (PPL) Team, County
program managers and consortium team members.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
- Mercy
Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward
accountability, specifically to our program participants, community
partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work. We are committed to actively
engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and
evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
- Bachelor’s
degree in the Social Sciences; Demography, Sociology, Statistics or
MEAL-related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Minimum
of five years of relevant work experience in learning, participatory
development, or adult learning, ideally with an international NGO working
with county governments, research institutes, other
institutions/organizations.
- Strong
cultural competency and familiarity with local languages and dynamics in
the County is highly preferred.
- Proven
ability to understand and interpret complex data and evidence sources, and
translate this into actionable insights for team members and community
stakeholders.
- Previous
experience of having conducted data collection and analysis, qualitative
enquiry, research and/or similar.
- Demonstrated
understanding of participatory research methods, data collection and
measurement standards, and other relevant technical aspects.
- Excellent
communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to tease out
complex thoughts and ideas, moderate dialogue and discussion among diverse
groups and create safe spaces where people are free to reflect and share
ideas.
- Previous
experience in developing high quality written products in English, with
close attention to details such as grammar and spelling.
- Experience
in using mobile data collection and management software is a strong
advantage.
- Experience
using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web
Conferencing Applications, information management systems, and
knowledge-sharing networks is required.
Finance Assistant-Nairobi at Mercy Corps
The Position
Working in the Finance Department under the direction and
support of the Senior Finance Officer – Nairobi – and will assist in the
processing and recording of payment transactions in the accounting system,
proper filing and archiving.
Essential Responsibilities
Financial management
- Prepare
cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and
properly documented in relation to batch assigned in the Finance System.
- Perform
daily cash count with the Finance Officer, Snr Finance Officer or other
person assigned.
- Record
payment vouchers daily in the cash sub-journal for the batch assigned.
- Maintain
the uncleared cash advance file and prepare past due advance report for
the Finance officer or Snr Finance Officer on monthly basis.
- Support
Finance officer/Snr Finance Officer to record payment vouchers daily in
the bank and cash sub journal assigned.
- Responsible
for gathering transaction documents required for donor reporting.
- Assist
with audit related requirements (timely documents retrieval, filing after
audit completion, proving additional assistance as necessary)
- Assist
with scanning, copying, printing, and uploading of financial documents on
relevant folders including monthly payments and vouchers for posting by
the main office.
- Any
other duty may be assigned.
- Filing
& Archiving
- Responsible
for filing all cash and bank vouchers and maintaining voucher filing
system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded. Ensure all
finance documents are properly labelled, filed and stored in a clear and
easily accessible manner following Field Finance Manual
- Assist
with Sub-grant management and organizing sub-grant files.
- Tax
- Support
Finance Officer/Snr Finance Officer with processing of withholding VAT and
withholding tax as per KRA regulations including scanning copies to the
main office on weekly basis.
- Security
- Ensure
compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
leadership.
- Proactively
ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of
policies.
SAFEGUARDING
- Actively
learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including
safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
- Practices
the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being
of participants and fellow team members
- Encourages
openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to
submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g.,
Integrity Hotline and other options.
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Senior Finance Officer
Works Directly With: Country Finance/Grants
Teams.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts
toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community
partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work. We are committed to actively
engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation
of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
- A
potential Degree in accounting or a relevant business field is
desirable.
- A
minimum of CPA 2 or equivalent.
- Computer
skills in accounting software and MS Office programs, particularly
Excel
- Accuracy
in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and
attention to detail
- Good
oral and written English skills
Success Factors
The Finance Assistant should have the ability to
communicate and interact effectively across diverse program teams and support
programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful information. A high
professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as a
willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor
policies and procedures is essential.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in Kenya, and Nairobi and may some
travel to field offices.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during
and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a
field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a
professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies,
procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part
of Mercy Corps’ vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer
regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive
environment.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are
more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower
all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that
further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Team Engagement and Effectiveness
Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and
collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences,
backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex
challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect,
where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach
their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
People and Culture Intern
- Job
Category: Human Resources
- Requisition
Number: PEOPL006071
- Schedule: Full
Time
- Job
Location Type: On-siteNairobi, KE-48 1186800100, KEN
The Intern – People & Culture will primarily be based in
Nairobi, with a focus on supporting and learning of the P&C systems and
processes. The intern will ensure People and culture records are accurate,
accessible, compliant, and securely managed while supporting efficient People
and Culture operations
Program Officer-Marsabit
- Job
Category: Programming
- Requisition
Number: PROGR006110
- Schedule: Full
Time
- Job
Location Type: On-siteMarsabit, KE-25 1186800100, KEN
The Program Officer is a key member of the program team and
will report to the County Coordinator in their respective counties of
operation. Program Officer will support the program team in the day-to-day
implementation of activities in pursuit of program goals.
County Coordinator-Marsabit
- Job
Category: Programming
- Requisition
Number: COUNT006111
- Schedule: Full
Time
- Job
Location Type: On-siteMarsabit, KE-25 1186800100, KEN
The RANGE County Coordinator, working under the supervision
of the RANGE Program Director, are responsible for the overall county-level
planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring/evaluation of program
activities. County Coordinator will ensure all project initiatives are
implemented to achieve maximum impact as per project objectives while remaining
on schedule and budget. The County Coordinator directly manages the
county-level staff and closely coordinates with staff from other RANGE partners
and stakeholders on planning, implementation and layering of activities.
Program Assistant-Marsabit
Job Category: Programming
Requisition Number: PROGR006104
Schedule: Full TimeMarsabit, KE-25 1186800100,
KEN
The Program Assistant will be responsible for leading the
community in the implementation of the PRIME Program, a 4-year Swinmurn Family
Foundation Funded Program, aimed at empowering young people in Isiolo and
Marsabit counties to prosper. Program Assistant will support implementation
strategies in coordination with the Senior Program Officer and Program Manager
who will train staff and partners, providing them with technical assistance;
and ensuring that common strategies and approaches are applied consistently in
all communities. The Program Assistant will coordinate closely with the M&E
team to ensure that systems are in place to track, analyze and report results.
People and Culture Intern
Job Category: Human Resources
Requisition Number: PEOPL006071
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteNairobi, KE-48
1186800100, KEN
The Intern – People & Culture will primarily be based in
Nairobi, with a focus on supporting and learning of the P&C systems and
processes. The intern will ensure People and culture records are accurate,
accessible, compliant, and securely managed while supporting efficient People
and Culture operations
Finance Intern
Job Category: Finance & Compliance
Requisition Number: FINAN006072
Schedule: Full Time
Job Location Type: On-siteNairobi, KE-48
1186800100, KEN
Working in the Finance Department under the direction and
support of the Senior Finance Officer – Nairobi and will assist in the
processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner
and will ensure proper filing and archiving.