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UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child,

Background and purpose

UNICEF is currently working with the Government of Rwanda to implement the Country Programme 2018-2023. The overall aim of the Country Programme is to accelerate progress towards the realization of all rights of all children.

The programme of cooperation seeks to achieve sustainable results for children at various stages of the life cycle, and is focused on selected outcomes related to health, education, early childhood development, nutrition, water and sanitation and child protection.

Special emphasis within the programme is put on applying Communication for Development (C4D) as a strategy to effectively promote social and behavioral change among caregivers and other immediate duty-bearers and address harmful social norms. This strategy contributes to reducing barriers to the equitable realization of children's rights in family and community settings in a more sustainable and efficient manner.

The purpose of the proposed consultancy is to contribute to strengthening the strategic C4D interventions in support of the Country Programme implementation.

Justification

UNICEF Rwanda undertakes rigourous effort to ensure that C4D is coordinated across programmes to increase knowledge and skills to improve health, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene practices and early learning, and to reduce violence against children and sustain demand for quality social services.

Ever growing scope and complexity of social and behavioural change interventions undertaken by UNICEF Rwanda and national partners require additional capacities with specialized skills and knowledge, to ensure timely implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of the C4D interventions.

Therefore, UNICEF seeks to contract a national consultant who will contribute to strengthening the strategic C4D interventions in support of the Country Programme implementation by ensuring quality deliverables as per agreed timelines.

Objectives

Under overall guidance of Chief of CAP and direct supervision of C4D Specialist, C4D Consultant will work closely with the CAP Section and UNICEF programme staff to provide technical support for implementation and monitoring of the evidence-based C4D interventions of UNICEF Rwanda.

Key expected results:

The expected deliverables and timelines:

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Deliverables

Timelines

1

Inception report with the detailed timelines, methodology, work-plan, including the M&E component for ensuring quality deliverables submitted and endorsed by UNICEF

Quarter 2, 2019

2

ECD multi-media production and M&E plan developed, rolled-out and monitored at nation-wide scale

3

Ebola preparedness Risk Communication and Community Engagement Plan developed, rolled-out and monitored in 13 high risk districts

4

WASH Campaign multi-media production and M&E plan developed, rolled-out and monitored at nation-wide scale

5

Social mobilisation and community engagement campaign to address violence against children monitored

Quarter 3-4, 2019

6

Communication interventions related to gender in Education designed, rolled-out and monitored

7

Culturally relevant and attractive behaviour change communication materials for the WASH sector designed, pre-tested, and produced

8

Culturally relevant and attractive behaviour change communication materials for the Education sector designed, pre-tested, and produced

9

Culturally relevant and attractive behaviour change communication materials for the Child Protection sector designed, pre-tested, and produced

Quarter 1, 2020

10

A guide to support inclusive education is reviewed and finalized with the Education sector

11

C4D-related partnerships with the Government and civil society organizations reviewed and recommendations for their strengthening provided

Quarter 2, 2020

12

Final detailed implementation report with the recommendations on way forward submitted and endorsed by UNICEF

Desired competencies, technical background and experience

Evaluation Criteria

The Technical proposal is weighted at 75% and 25% for the Financial proposal.

Please note that the final remuneration will be negotiated by HR.

Payment schedule

The Consultant will be paid upon submission of invoice and her/his report on each deliverable, against the table of agreed deliverables, subject to certification by the supervisor.

General conditions

The consultancy is office-based. UNICEF will provide the working space and the desk. The contractor will be responsible for having her/his own laptop and other required resources/materials for provision of this consultancy,

How to apply

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send their complete Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded form (http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) or a CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this consultancy.

Qualified and experienced candidates are requested to submit a letter of interest considered as a Technical Proposalfor the consultancy in which candidates should highlight their previous work experience relevant to the assignment, the attributes that make them suitable, and their proposed road map and approach to undertake the assignment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and requested to submit a Financial Proposaloutlining the total costs for this consultancy with payment linked to the main deliverables outlined above.

Remarks:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=521458

ROLE PURPOSE
The Child Protection (CP) and Child Rights Governance (CRG) Senior Specialist is an important member of the PDQ team. Under the general direction and guidance of the Programme Development and Quality Manager, the CP and CRG Sr. Specialist will ensure that all child protection and child rights governance interventions are of a high technical quality and attract significant donor funding which contribute to Save the Children s strategic objectives; that monitoring processes are in place, and that programme quality and relevance is continually assessed and solutions quickly put in place to reflect changing contexts.

The CP and CRG Sr. Specialist is expected to help build a high performing Child Protection and Child Rights Governance team, conducting trainings and providing technical advice and support to project staff, with frequent visits to the field to support high quality programme implementation and ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved. This position is expected to support impact and change, particularly in coordinating relationships with relevant ministries and coordination platforms. This position is responsible for identifying and pursuing, with guidance from the Country Office Senior Management Team, new/relevant CP/CRG opportunities and supporting the development of all new funding opportunities in CP/CRG. This individual will also be responsible for reviewing all CP/CRG donor and member reporting and ensuring quality of reporting.

Current thematic priorities include:
* In Child Protection: child labour (domestic work moving into safe migration), violence against children (positive discipline), children without appropriate care, systems strengthening, Child Protection in Emergencies
* In Child Rights Governance: Monitoring and demanding Child Rights with children and Good Governance delivering child rights (Public Investment in Children).

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
* A child protection or Child Rights Governance professional with a Master s degree in child protection, governance, law, social work or relevant field, or equivalent management experience;
* Significant professional experience of at least 7 years, including experience working at a senior management or technical level in CP or CRG for NGOs
* Excellent understanding of the CP and CRG sector, particularly issues related to child labour, violence against children, monitoring and reporting child rights
* Clear understanding of the intersection of CP and CRG with other thematic areas
* Proven representation skills.
* Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
* Experience writing donor funding proposals
* Ability to compile narrative sections and thematic budgets for proposals; ability to edit/write narrative reports, with reference to financial reporting
* Highly developed oral and written communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
* Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
* Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
* Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda, verbal and written, required
* Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy

THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application URL: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2dpY2h1a2kuNDkyNDIuMzgzMEBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

We re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!

Established in 2003 in Cape Town, South Africa, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a Pan-African network of centres of excellence offering postgraduate training, research, and public engagement for the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Africa. Building on the success of its first Centre in South Africa, AIMS launched the Next Einstein Initiative (NEI) in 2008 to scale up and roll out the AIMS model across the continent. Five additional centres were established in Senegal (2011), Ghana (2012), Cameroon (2013), Tanzania (2014), and Rwanda (2016). Its global secretariat is situated in Kigali, Rwanda and it has global offices in United Kingdom, Germany and Canada.

AIMS vision is to lead the transformation of Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries which benefit the whole of society and its mission is to enable Africa s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa s future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency.

Collectively, AIMS centres provide an intensive and broad education to over 275 African students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, government and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.

If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this opportunity as the

Finance Manager!**

The Finance Manager will provide support and service to the COO by carrying out financial control and support functions within the direction and parameters set by Vice President Operations / Chief Financial Officer. The Finance Manager s main responsibility is the financial management of the AIMS Rwanda Centre in accordance with AIMS-NEI procedures and practices.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Finance Manager will manage the funds and financial assets of the Centre, ensuring compliance with AIMS-NEI financial procedures, establishing, and maintaining internal control practices, prepare accurately the monthly financial and narrative reports according to stated deadlines, ensuring compliance to the AIMS-NEI Chart of Accounts and with monthly accounting checklists, performing balance sheet reconciliation s and ensuring complete supporting documentation and files, prepare the monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and annual budget versus actuals analysis to inform decision-making and budget readjustment, prepare forecasting data on a monthly basis in support of Centre cash request, assist budget holders to develop budgets for Operations and enter the budget data into required financial system. Ensure that all budgets are approved on time and before expenditures can occur and check and validate all expenses incurred by the Centre.

The Finance Manager will also train, support and advice Centre staff in financial and administrative matters, supported by Global Secretariat training programs for non-finance staff, ensure the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and narrative reports for the Centre Management Team and Centre Advisory Council and the Global Secretariat, review, provide feedback and get COO approval of the finance sections of reports produced by Program Managers for Donors, provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision, develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of the Centre and review financial data and prepare monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and annual reports in a timely manner.

As the ideal candidate, you will support COO in the provision of guidelines and tools for staff to meet targets that are set, support the staff to put in place and manage a systematic and sustainable staff development and learning approach, manage the Centre relationship with social security and tax recovery institutions in Rwanda in collaboration with COO and Global Secretariat, supervise the proper implementation of the AIMS financial/Administrative filing system and ensure that staff are adequately trained to manage their own unit filing system according to the AIMS-NEI guidelines.

In addition, the Finance Manager will ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Centre archives (physical and online), maintain accurate registers of the assets and property and organize quarterly physical stock takes and check all fixed asset movements and disposals in order to reconcile update.

This is a full-time opportunity based at AIMS Rwanda Centre in Kigali.

Do you have what we need?

A Master s degree in Finance, or Accounting related discipline

Fully qualified Accountant with an international accounting body is an asset

Experience in managing & supporting staff

Experience in working for an International organisation in a developing country

7 years professional work experience in a finance or accounting role

Experience in preparing budgets, cash flow statements & financial plans, experience in writing narrative & financial reports, experience in working with commercial & contractual systems

Advanced skills in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing and accounting packages)

Knowledge and experience of AccPac

Skills in training and developing staff

A high level of competence in: Teamwork; Integrity & personal conduct; Sensitivity to diversity; Flexibility & adaptability; Initiative & direction; Interpersonal skills; Resilience

A high level of competence in: Management of strategy; Change management; Leadership; Planning; Budgets management; Resources management; Monitoring; Supervision and control; Reporting; Communication; Networking; Management of self; Management of others.

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

Submit your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org(i.e. quote Finance Manager in the subject line). Applications will be accepteduntil April 30, 2019.

Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.

AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer.

Reports to: Regional Director Eastern Africa and Madagascar

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Country Program/Sector: Tanzania, Eastern Africa and Madagascar Region

Start date: 1 June 2019

Position Type: Full-Time Application deadline: 1 May 2019

Internal liaison: WCS Eastern Africa and Madagascar Regional Director; Africa Program Executive Director; Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Business Manager; Africa Program Director of Program Operations.

Expected travel: Approximately 30%. As required within the region, occasionally to the US if/when needed, and to donor/technical meetings as needed/possible.

Organization Background:

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long-term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources.

Rwanda Program Overview:

To effectively lead and manage the WCS Rwanda Country Program, based in the capital Kigali. The primary focus of the Country Program is to work in partnership with the Rwanda Government to protect globally significant biodiversity and the critical natural resource base within and outside of protected areas. This includes a diverse set of actions that span from directly supporting the management of Nyungwe National Park as a cornerstone of WCS s historical engagement in Rwanda, to helping the Rwanda government accomplish its goal of achieving green, sustainable development by 2050. Additional priorities include insuring close collaboration with the Rwanda Government to support their new initiatives, connecting them with new WCS-launched initiatives, and insuring constructive and mutually beneficial relationships with local communities. Similarly, the Country Director must be able to lead and manage a team of highly motivated staff and sustain the fundraising needed to support the program.

WCS Africa Program is now seeking a dynamic, experienced individual to lead this program.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the WCS Rwanda country program in consultation with the Eastern Africa and Madagascar Regional Director.

• Act as legal representative of WCS in Rwanda, working with the WCS Office of General Counsel.

• Act as political representative of WCS in Rwanda with all government partners including the Rwanda government (particularly the Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of the Environment), and bilateral donors/agencies (e.g., USAID, UNDP, AFD).

• Represent the WCS Rwanda Program to donors, the press, the Government of Rwanda, and other internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and manage the WCS Rwanda Country Program budget.

• Prepare and implement annual WCS Rwanda Country Program workplans and associated budgets, and approve related project workplans and budgets.

• Fundraise from public and private sources for the Rwanda Program in collaboration with other WCS fundraising teams (e.g., Africa Program, Program Development, Global Resources).

• Prepare annual country reports and oversee preparation of reports on projects and for donors, and evaluate on a regular basis progress against strategies and workplans.

• Collaborate with other WCS initiatives including but not limited to the WCS Species Program and Conservation Solutions team.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading and managing teams required.

• Successful experience developing, managing, and overseeing the implementation of conservation programs, preferably in Africa.

• Experience in developing and implementing community development projects in Africa.

• Proven fundraising experience for conservation from public and private sources, preferably in Africa.

• Demonstrated capacity in financial planning and management.

• A track-record of success in conservation strategy, implementation, and fundraising.

• Graduate degree in conservation, ecology, or related discipline preferred.

• Commitment to WCS s mission.

• English language proficiency required, French language preferred.

Interested candidates, who meet the above qualifications should apply by emailing an application letter and CV together with salary requirements and the names and contact information of three references to: africaapplications@wcs.orgby May 1, 2019. Please include Rwanda Country Director in the subject line of your email.

In addition, please note that all candidates must also apply online via the WCS career portal at: http://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers

WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value

WCS provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. WCS does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

PARTNERSHIPS & SALES OFFICER-RWANDA (NATIONAL STAFF)

KickStart International prides itself in being an award-winning, global nonprofit social enterprise that develops and mass-markets low-cost irrigation solutions that are bought by thousands of small-holder farmers in developing countries by enabling them to lift themselves out of poverty. This is fun open-ended job within an exciting team which needs some travel out to support our country teams in Rwanda.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create the market development and sales plans for Rwanda, lead and manage the implementation of the plan to ensure growth in sales, social impacts, market share and profitability in Rwanda.

Achieve sales targets with minimal cost and ensuring maximum satisfaction to our customers.

Ensure good selection, development and management of a good distributor network.

Manage seamlessly the Partnership network while targeting high performance and high impacts.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree in sales and marketing, Irrigation Engineering, or Diploma in Sales and Marketing with at least five (5) years hands on sales and marketing experience.

Good knowledge and command of computer and presentation skills

BEST FIT FOR THE ROLE WILL HAVE

Strong managerial and people development skills able to build capacity and competency among team

Good communication, analytical skills, customer care and interpersonal skills.

Organizational and planning skills and works with minimal supervision.

Can do attitude, a team player and a highly motivational leader.

Proactive, self-taught, innovative individual able to present ideas in a user friendly language.

Problem solving abilities with keen attention to detail.

CONTACT US

Send your CV and Cover Letter to: hr@kickstart.orgquoting the position on the subject line by close of business 1^stMay 2019.

Overview

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI's global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.

Overview of role

CHAI is seeking a Regional Manager to guide the provision of technical and operational assistance to a set of national and sub-national malaria control programs across Africa including but not limited to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The Regional Manager will help CHAI country programs and government partners strengthen case management, surveillance, and response systems to reduce malaria-related deaths and accelerate progress towards elimination. The candidate must have excellent communications skills, patience, and cultural sensitivity, as s/he will be working on complex topics with a diverse set of global and country partners. The Regional Manager will have significant opportunity to shape CHAI's approach to supporting malaria programs across a set of country programs. S/he will have strong quantitative analysis skills and exceptional ability to communicate the implications of analyses clearly and concisely in English. S/he will work with CHAI's country and technical teams to devise evidence-based strategic plans, manage communications across countries, regions, and teams, organize CHAI's work, and provide effective management support to execute high-impact programs.

The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. The successful candidate does not need to have prior expertise in malaria, but s/he must have the capacity to rapidly absorb new concepts and be comfortable communicating these to a technical audience. S/he must exhibit a passion for results and commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will be able to function efficiently in a semi-independent setting, excel at multi-tasking, and drive multiple work flows forward. CHAI places great value on the following qualities in its staff: resourcefulness, responsibility, patience, tenacity, humility, independence, energy, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

Project management:

• Manage CHAI's deliverables and performance against funded grants and across countries
• Support donor engagement and management (e.g., donor reporting)
• Prioritize and coordinate support from global technical teams to backstop in-country activities, ensure technical soundness of strategies, and achieve program progress
• Support development of annual work plans and assist country teams to manage effective implementation of planned activities
• Manage program activities against project goals and donor commitments, identify operational bottlenecks or weaknesses, and work with country teams to devise solutions to strengthen programs as necessary
• Ensure the quality of products and documents produced by CHAI team members, including strategic plans, guidelines and standard operating procedures, presentations, project reports and implementation updates, and/or communications with partners

Communication & coordination:

• Support CHAI country offices to manage implementation of strategies and activities as needed, managing inputs from CHAI technical staff to improve surveillance, vector control, case management, and program management
• Synthesize CHAI's best practices, products, and approaches and work to institutionalize knowledge to maintain consistency of CHAI support across countries and regions
• Collaborate and scope opportunities with external partners to inform regional and country programs
• Facilitate coordination of activities between country offices within the region and act as liaison for learning from other regions
• Represent CHAI at regional meetings and conferences, and develop and maintain relationships with regional partners to ensure coordinated activities

Strategy development:

• Work closely with CHAI country offices, global technical staff and partners to identify key gaps in malaria programs and health systems, devise evidence-based solutions, and develop and update evidence-based and technically sound strategic and operational plans
• Support program design and development in new countries, including direct support to national malaria programs (where relevant)
• Support the design and development of concept notes, proposals and contractual agreements as required

Other responsibilities as needed**Qualifications**

• Master's degree in relevant field (public health, biology, social sciences, business, or a related field)
• 3-5 years of experience in a demanding private sector or public health environment, such as strategy consulting, or managing complex technical projects, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a diverse set of counterparts, in unstructured settings and to adapt to new environments and challenges
• Self-starter with demonstrated experience launching new projects or initiatives
• Strong quantitative, presentation, and writing skills, including fluency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, including report-writing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organization and management skills, including time management and project management
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities in remote settings
• Ability to be effective, patient, and thoughtful in high-pressure situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, act upon technical information and translate scientific knowledge into actionable insights for decision-making
• Strong work ethic, integrity, credibility, and dedication to CHAI's mission
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently (~60% time) and extensively across East Africa.

Advantages:

• Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations in Africa;
• Competency in French and/or Portuguese;
• Knowledge of malaria or other global infectious diseases;
• Experience living or working in high-risk countries.

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TERMS OF REFERENCE GENDER LENS INVESTING CONSULTANT

1.0The AECF

AECF is a development finance institution leading holistic transformation of rural communities in Africa. We seek to alleviate poverty in the continent by unlocking the power of the private sector working in agri-business, renewable energy and gender to impact rural and marginalized communities in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

The fund was launched in 2008 at the World Economic Forum Africa as an initiative of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to respond to the need for an Africa-based impact fund that would support inclusive African businesses, particularly in the areas of finance and agriculture.

With the vision to build A Prosperous and Enterprising Rural Africa , AECF provides high-risk, small and growing businesses with patient, low-cost financing and advisory support services to pilot, refine and scale their operations and ideas.

The fund has mobilized US$ 310 million to date along with US$ 580 million in matching capital from the private sector, supporting 267 companies across 26 Sub-Saharan African countries, in more than 40 value chains in agribusiness and renewable energy. AECF is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

In the next three years, we are targeting to achieve a cumulative US$ 1 billion in additional beneficiary income; US$ 1 billion in matching funds attracted; 25 million lives positively impacted annually, 50% being women; and 20,000 jobs directly created by funded investees, 70% being youth.

2.0Gender Lens Investing

In June 2018, AECF launched its Gender Lens Investing Strategy for Rural Prosperitywhich seeks to invest in a way that advances gender equality in a sustainable way. It is both a commitment to achieving some headline figures - at least 50% of development impact accruing to women across the investment portfolio, 35% of portfolio companies being women-led and 40% of jobs created in these companies held by women and to reorient the investment process to find, nurture and grow businesses that are providing innovative solutions to increase gender equality in rural communities at the household, business and market levels.

Businesses have both an opportunity and a role to play in gender inclusion. As interest in growing, and the number of women in leadership and entrepreneurial roles increases, there is a clear opportunity to help SMEs think about how to strategically leverage gender insights in areas such as sales, marketing, market research, customer care and business operations. Despite emerging evidence documenting the business benefits of including women, gender inclusion efforts and evidence at the SME level remain scarce. While many businesses are motivated to adopt an inclusive approach, they often overlook the potential of how a gender inclusive lens can help them enhance their internal operational performance. Other businesses may see the benefits of adopting gender inclusive strategies and may be keen to increase their impact on women, but lack the know-how and the technical support required to put this motivation into action. By investing in gender inclusion, businesses can generate opportunities for women while also furthering their business objectives.

3.0Objective

The objective is to support selected African Agribusiness Window R1 investees to refine their Gender Action Plans in line with the approved Business Plan and provide funding with key milestones for tracking and reporting during their contract period.

4.0Scope of Work

The scope will entail:

1) Provide strategic advice and support to individual investees, in refining their gender action plans to support the business in the following:

a. Outlining the business opportunity for the investee to invest with a gender-lens as per the AECF funding; and

b. Defining the barriers faced in conducting their business and how to integrate a gender analysis into investment decisions to support the growth of their business.

2) Provide technical support to the investees in the implementation of their gender action plans.

3) Provide recommendations to AECF on how to assess investment opportunities with a gender-lens to inform future competitions.

5.0Deliverables

The consultant/firm will provide the following:

a) Inception meeting to review AECF inputs, and discuss timelines and deliverables

b) Project status meetings to occur at least as frequently as every two weeks with the investees to provide technical advice on:

i. Business opportunity for a gender focused approach; and

ii. Integrating gender analysis into on-going and real-time investment decisions to support the growth of their business.

c) An assessment report of each investee with accompanying gender action plan including key deliverables, milestones and timelines

d) Report, which documents findings (draft and final)

6.0Duration of Service.

The assignment will run between 1^stJune 2019 and 31^stAugust 2019 for 30 working days involve supporting investees in Rwanda, Nigeria and The Gambia subject to funding approval

7.0Qualifications.

a) Demonstrate at least 3 years of experience in the area of gender with a bias on supporting for--profit entities in capitalizing on gender opportunities

b) Demonstrate capacity to conduct the assignment within the stipulated timeline, highlighting how long it took to conduct similar engagements.

c) Demonstrate good understanding of the Gender Lens Investing

8.0Proposal submission

Interested and qualified individuals/firms are invited to submit their proposal(s) comprising of the following:

d) Methodology and approach for conducting the assignment

e) Detailed reference list indicating the scope and magnitude of similar assignments.

f) Relevant services undertaken in the past three (3) years.

g) Financial proposal showing clearly the budgeted cost for the work to be conducted for each company (maximum 3 and minimum 2 companies to be selected in the following countries, Nigeria, Rwanda and The Gambia) by the consultant under the scope of work above.

h) Technical and Financial proposals will need to be submitted as separate documents.

9.0Reporting.

The Consultant will be accountable to AECF Senior Programme Officer Agribusiness.

10.0Pricing

AECF is obliged by the Kenyan tax authorities to withhold taxes on service contract fees as well as ensure VAT, at 16%, is charged where applicable. Applicants are advised to ensure that they have a clear understanding of their tax position with regards to provisions of Kenya tax legislation when developing their proposals.

11.0Evaluation Criteria

An evaluation committee will be formed by the AECF and shall include employees. All members will be bound by the same standards of confidentiality. Bidders should ensure that they fully respond to all criteria in order to be comprehensively evaluated.

In deciding the final selection of qualified bidder, the technical quality of the proposal will be given a weighting of 70% on the basis of the evaluation criteria below. Only the financial proposal of those bidders who qualify technically will be opened. The financial proposal will be allocated a weighting of 30% and the proposals will be ranked in terms of total points scored.

Evaluation Criteria-Marks

Understanding the Terms of Reference-5

Methodology and work - plan for performing the assignment-25

Demonstrate at least 3 years of experience in the area of gender with a bias on supporting for-profit entities in capitalizing on gender opportunities -25

Detailed reference list indicating the scope and magnitude of similar assignments-15

Financial proposal; clarity, relevance, reality to market of value/ value for money of cost for the assignment (inclusive of any applicable tax). -30

TOTAL SCORE-100

12.0Disclaimer

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AECF invites qualified consultants/firms to send a proposal to procurement@aecfafrica.org, clearly marked **Terms of Reference for Gender Lens Investing Consultant** to be received no later than 6thof May2019 by 5.00 pm East Africa Time (GMT +3)addressed to The AECF, Procurement Department. Alternatively, you can use the link below to get more info on the consultancy https://www.aecfafrica.org/work_with_us/Terms%20Of%20Reference%20%E2%80%93Gender%20Lens%20Investing%20Consultant

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One Acre Fund has crop, funeral and health insurance policies, aimed at supporting farmer resilience to shocks, and ensuring One Acre Fund can continue its impactful work in a financially sustainable way. The insurance specialist will work alongside our insurance associate to run & improve One Acre Fund s insurance program. This includes supporting with planning & coordination of One Acre Fund s insurance programs as well as helping test improvements. This role includes navigating relationships with different One Acre Fund stakeholders across countries and external actors such as insurance companies and donors. As this role develops, there is potential for the insurance specialist to lead specific projects & trial improvements to One Acre Fund s insurance offering.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Strategy and Vision

• Contribute to the One Acre Fund s Insurance goals and planning processes for each country team
• Measure progress against goals and hold team accountable to delivering results in key strategic areas.
• Drive their team to scale our program to more clients efficiently, while maintaining a high level of service.

Insurance Execution

• Support with planning & coordination throughout the season in each country of operation
• Support with data analysis to evaluate different insurance policies, helping One Acre Fund select the best value for farmers & the organisation
• Liaise with external parties to maintain insurance program, including data cleaning & analysis
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests from external & internal stakeholders

Enterprise Risk Management Monitoring

• Maintain tools that ensure One Acre Fund has fully visibility into our organisational risks, including dashboards to support One Acre Fund leadership in making informed decisions about enterprise risk
• Support with analysis to evaluate areas that One Acre Fund can improve Enterprise Risk Management
• Potential: owning a project to source new policies for specific Enterprise Risk Management risk

Research & Product Improvements

• Conduct reviews of case studies on market trends & developments in insurance, distilling key takeaways for One Acre Fund
• Monitoring insurance landscape & key players, noting areas for partnership
• Potential: Scope product design improvements for e.g. Funeral or Health Insurance

CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Specific qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• At minimum, a bachelor s degree is required for this position with strong demonstrated previous work experience
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and/or Google sheets required
• Well-organized with demonstrated experience managing projects with high degree of complexity and detail
• Ability and demonstrated experience to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communicator with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Willingness to ask questions, comfort pointing out challenges or mistakes and an ability to give clear, direct
  and professional upward and downward feedback
• Humility. We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders
• A willingness to commit to living in rural areas of Kenya for at least two years
• Language: English required

PREFERRED START DATE

As Soon As Possible

JOB LOCATION

Kigali or Nairobi

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience

DURATION

Full-time job

BENEFITS

Health insurance, paid time off

SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

No*;* East Africans are strongly encouraged to apply.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here.

Please apply here: https://grnh.se/150af5bd1