Vacancies at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

Program/Project Planning

• Together with the F&D and field staff team and partners, organize and facilitate Strategic/multiyear Plans/designs and budgets for the overall Project
• Support the development of annual project plans and budgets.
• Support local and national partner engagement forums including project beneficiaries to ensure that these partnerships and agreements contribute to CWBOs and meet WV Vision, mission and core values.
• Support review and update F&D components in WVK Strategy and LCC project logframes, M&E Plans, project indicators and periodic targets and detailed implementation plans.
• Support the development of clear and implementable work break down structure for respective Project activities as needed
• Support the F&D team and finance team to ensure realistic scheduling of project activities and budgets

Implementation, Technical Support and Quality Assurance

• Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives of the F&D sector including in the LCC project sites and APs.
• Lead the Rolling Baseline 10 step processes annually - across the remaining life of the LCC grant – Including Kobo collect operationalization and application
• Disseminate clear business processes for respective MEAL components to ensure consistent application and adherence to standards including Program Quality and Project Models Fidelity and tracking
• Develop and support implementation of F&D programmes and project MEAL annual calendars
• Ensure that realistic project targets are set a and tracked.
• Organize and conduct project level data quality audits and validation forums.
• Lead the process of capacity assessments and capacity building for staff and for potential local partners.
• Ensure that respective staff and WVK implementing partners are provided with requisite MEAL technical support to perform.
• Coordinate effective implementation of project Activities in collaboration with key partners and the MEAL Coordinator at the secretariat.
• Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all project documents; plans/designs and reports.

Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability

• Support the implementation of a digital data collection and beneficiary tracking system and database
• support the design of a monitoring framework to track delivery against project targets/objectives.  
• Support the development and dissemination of data collection tools.
• Ensure that the national Project data is entered in Salesforce IMPAQ: Project Profile creation & data entries of ITT, Workplan, Indicators, Risks, other project specific data entered into Salesforce IMPAQ in liaison with the Support office.
• Coordinate field level monitoring of WVK activities and its implementing partners to ensure project indicators that are aligned to sector learning agenda are tracked on quarterly basis or as prescribed
• Coordinate, participate and report on technical field monitoring visits.
• Ensure timely data collection, collating, & analysing, synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring systems are in place.
• Ensure timely dissemination of monitoring data to key stakeholders for management decision making.
• Monitor chapel and Transteam devotional activities to ensure prompt data on staff participation in these spiritual formation forums is shared regularly with Leadership and staff for requisite decisions.
• Support the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and donor and in line with partnership agreements.
• Coordinate the compilation and submission of project management reports as per WV standards and donor requirements.
• Support establishment of accountability mechanisms for the project to enhance information sharing, complaints management and timely feedback flow.

Research, Learning and Knowledge Management

• Support periodic reviews/evaluations of the project interventions using appropriate methodologies (such as LQAs) to determine achievements
• Collaborate with Program Effectiveness and Impact (PEI) team to ensure effective Reflection and Learning sessions - Research and evidence related to LCC and other F&D work.
• Ensure that the project assessments, feasibility studies and or characterization processes are conducted in a timely manner and quality reports are produced as per standard.
• Coordinate inter-county and inter AP exchange meetings on MEAL for lessons learnt and upscale to regional and secretariat level intervention
• Facilitate effective project level knowledge management (KM) mechanisms including documentation and sharing of innovative/promising/best practices or lessons learned and impacts.
• Organize and conduct learning forums/events at regular points to facilitate learning by the partners
• Facilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within WVK and partners based on key data from the performance management system.
• Keep a data base of F&D resource persons and facilitators in an accessible online and off line system

Other

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designee from time to time;
• Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• The holder of this position must have a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Sociology, Economics/ statistics, or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years professional experience in Project/ Program design implementation, M&E and learning cycles
• Results orientated person able to  manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
• Working knowledge and experience in F&D models and faith based programing.
• Experience in the execution of development of cooperation projects and consortiums

  List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position.

• Must be a born again Christian with demonstrable Christian maturity and clear commitment to Christian faith and practical expression of that faith in line with WV vision, mission and core values.
• Post graduate training in Project Planning and Management, M&E or Statistics, Information Science, Climate Change/ Natural Resource Management or related studies is an added advantage
• Must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player

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Job Summary

In liaison with the Global Director of Internal Audit, lead and manage the delivery of IT Audit services for VisionFund International, including delivery of IT audits in respect of VisionFund Global Centre, and being a Subject Matter Expert providing guidance, advice and oversight to local Internal Audit teams in the Microfinance Institutions (MFI) within VisionFund’s global network. This position involves planning, executing, and reporting on various IT audit projects to assess the effectiveness of information technology controls and processes. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for conducting, leading and, or advising on information systems audit work throughout VisionFund offices. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate IT risks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and contribute to the overall improvement of the MFI’s information security posture. This role operates with considerable independence within the scope of their assignments. 
and interacts regularly with IT personnel at the executive level, necessitating well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

IT Audit operations leadership

• Develop and implement the annual IT audit plan based on a risk assessment and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, manage or conduct special IT reviews of a complex nature as may be requested by Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) or SLT, applying sound judgment to assess effectiveness and efficiency of controls, processes and operations.
• Lead and conduct IT audits, including reviews of systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure components.
• Consult with management in determining action items required for resolution of control issues.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and identify areas for improvement in processes and systems.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, including recommendations for remediation and improvement.
• Demonstrate professional skepticism, present audit results in an objective and unbiased manner, write opinions reflecting relevant facts that lead to logical conclusions, call out significant risks and loss exposures to appropriate levels of management, draft final audit reports, and present technical information clearly and concisely to a wide variety of audiences.
• Manage global IT audit professionals, providing direction and ensuring accomplishment of audits and other assigned engagements.
• Manage and develop staff by coaching, mentoring and motivation to enable them achieve their full potential.
• Hire, provide orientation, train, evaluate and generally manage the performance of IT audit staff.

Collaboration, advisory services and networking

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure IT audit findings are understood and addressed promptly
• Advise on the impact of systems development and the implementation and use of technology on the operational and control environment (both technology and business functions).
• Monitor and track the status of audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
• Advise on IT related policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms, core business areas and processes.
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting IT audit.
• Partner with IT management to monitor IT project status and determine where and when Global Internal Audit should be involved for advisory or assurance services.

Strategic Leadership

• In liaison with the Global Director of Internal Audit, establish the Global IT audit strategy, leading the planning, implementation, monitoring and management of IT audits in VisionFund in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and ISACA related Standards.
• Assess the alignment of IT strategy with that of Organisational strategy, provide constructive challenge on ICT at the highest levels and provide assurance that appropriate IT governance is implemented across the global organization.
• Create efficient and effective resourcing plan to manage internal and external resources to deliver the annual IT audit plan.
• Lead efforts to implement process improvement initiatives involving adoption of information technology to make the audit function more effective and efficient.
• Provide leadership in identifying opportunities to improve business processes and IT operations making recommendations to the audit team and to the relevant management teams within VisionFund.
• Act as the Internal Audit liaison to IT department, business functions, and committees as determined by Global Director of Internal Audit.
• Constantly monitor the business environment to proactively identify key emerging technology related risks and advise senior management accordingly.
• Prepare materials needed to report to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis focused on results of IT audits.

Capacity building

• Providing guidance, training and technical assistance to the MFI Internal Audit teams and the Global Centre Internal Audit team on application and IT general controls.
• Train internal auditors on use and leveraging technology in the execution of audit engagement in an effective and efficient manner.
• Stay informed about emerging IT risks and industry best practices to enhance the IT audit program.
• Assist audit teams, in performing IT application reviews; provide training, guidance and assistance in developing and deploying automated audit testing using relevant CAATs (Computer Aided Auditing Tools/Techniques).
• Provide leadership, including in the area of Christian commitment and spiritual development, and train and monitor the quality of IT audit work to ensure compliance with ISACA and IIA Standards, WVI's IT policies and regulations.

Special assignments

• Perform special review as may be assigned by the Chief Audit Executive including assisting in regulatory audits related to information security, special requests from senior leadership or ARC (Audit and Risk Committee), IT fraud investigation, design specialized audit tools using technology, conducting training and other tasks as assigned.

Required Professional Experience

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with different management levels within the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to international locations.
• Experience analyzing data and coding with specialized tools (MS SQL Server, ACL, SAS). Experience with IT audit tools and techniques, as well as data analysis tools

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• At least 6 years of audit, accounting, IT Audit within COBIT/CISSP/ITIL or related experience.
• Technical professional certification required (CISA, CISSP, or MS SQL Server). CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) a plus.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.  

Language Requirements

• Must be fluent in English. French or Spanish language skills would be advantageous