Start-Up Officer Job (CCN) at Integrity Action

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Descriptions;

Integrity Action is an organisation and an active network of committed NGOs, universities and policy makers, working closely with governments, media organisations, businesses and our peers to identify ways of making integrity work in some of the world’s challenging settings. We believe that integrity offers the single largest opportunity for the advancement of equitable and sustainable development worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support recruitment efforts of any locally hired position as directed by the Project Management Unit (PMU)
Negotiate lease agreements for project facilities with relevant local lettings agencies.
Conduct a Security Risk Assessments (SRA) of the Kenya operating context under the guidance of the Senior Operations Manager (HO).
Identify suitable project facilities, such as residential options, conduct SRAs, and share recommendations with the PMU.
Represent Integrity at subcontractor and vendor meetings, such as those with the Somalia-focused private security provider (PSP).
Identify suitable Nairobi-based driver service contract (vehicle and driver service) or taxi company contract for local travel; negotiate service agreement.
Identify vendors and suppliers for office equipment, furniture, supplies and vehicles and work with Integrity HO teams in procuring and contracting goods and services.
Potentially support in the identification of suitable bank options and provide summary recommendations to HO Finance team for final approval/selection. Oversee the opening of a company bank account(s).
Identify suitable local private healthcare insurance providers for CCN project staff and provide summary recommendations to PMU for final approval/sign-off.
Identify insurance providers for project facilities, assets, and inventory under the guidance of the PMU.
If needed, identify internet and utilities suppliers (if applicable); negotiate service agreements on technical guidance from Integrity’s HO IT Manager.
Develop a list of all necessary assets and inventory for project facilities, in line with the budget. Oversee the procurement of and equipping of project facilities accordingly.
Provide key information and locations of Nairobi-based sites and services to inform the project Security Management Plan, under the guidance of the Senior Operations Manager (HO).
Prepare or update any project Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under the guidance of the PMU.
Support any other responsibility relating to project Start-up, as directed by the PMU.

Requirements

Your Experience and Expertise

Experience in supporting Start-up activities for international organisations.
Experience in negotiating service contracts with a range of vendors and suppliers.
Understanding of the local socio economic and cultural context preferred.
Self-motivation with demonstrated experience of working effectively unsupervised.