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The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a leading global provider of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and a strong advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF operates through a network of over 120 Member Associations worldwide. In Africa, the IPPF Africa Region (IPPFAR) is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and supports Member Associations in approximately 40 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. A sub-regional office is also located in Cotonou, Benin.    Deliverables:  • Provide executive and administrative support to the Regional Director, including diary management, document preparation, and meeting coordination.  • Coordinate internal and external communication on behalf of the Regional Director.  • Support the preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation of the Director’s Office budget.  • Manage correspondence, emails, calls, and visitor logistics for the Director’s Office.  • Schedule and prepare materials for key meetings and events; take minutes and ensure timely follow-up.  • Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for the Regional Director and visiting delegations.  • Maintain confidential files and ensure secure handling of sensitive information.  • Liaise with departments, Member Associations, and external partners as required.  • Support logistical preparations for missions, speaking engagements, and high-level regional events.  • Perform other duties as may be assigned to facilitate the efficient functioning of the Regional Director’s  Office.    Reporting/Management Responsibility:  • N/A    Expertise/Skills:  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.  • Relevant experience in executive-level support or administrative support, ideally in an international  organization.  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scheduling tools (e.g., Outlook).  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.  • Strong official documents drafting and editing skills.  • Proven ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.  • Fluency in English and French.  • Ability to always maintain discretion and confidentiality.  • High level of professionalism and adaptability in a multicultural environment.  • Commitment to IPPF’s policies, mission, vision, values, and adherence to IPPFAR’s procedures and  regulations.  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.  • Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.  • Role model for safeguarding, anti-racism, non-discrimination, and ethical conduct.  • Commitment to working in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual, and intergenerational environment.  • Dedication to continuous improvement and high-performance standards.    Your Ethos:  • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.  • Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and  intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.  • An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice,  including safe abortion.  • Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of  workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.  HOW TO APPLY Interested individuals should fill the application form attached below and submit a 1-page cover letter to: [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 4th May 2025. Please note that IPPFAR will not consider applications that are not done in the requested format. IPPF is an equal-opportunity employer. As a leading global human rights organization focused on equality, empowerment, ending discrimination, and poverty eradication, we internally reflect social justice principles. We, as IPPF, strongly oppose racism in all its forms and resolutely go for a cultural change that will shift the existing imbalances in power and process. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, persons living with disability, and candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF has​ been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF.  These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence are fraudulent and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.

Context of Role: International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global provider of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and a leading advocate for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. As a global movement of national organizations, known as member associations, IPPF works with and for communities and individuals to promote health, rights, and well-being. The IPPF Secretariat comprises a London office and six regional offices, including the Africa Regional Office (IPPFAR) based in Nairobi, Kenya. IPPFAR's primary objective is to enhance access to SRHR services for vulnerable youth, men, and women in sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, IPPFAR partners with local civil society organizations, governments, the African Union (AU), regional economic commissions (RECs), and the United Nations, aiming to expand political and financial commitments to SRHR in Africa. Deliverables: The Finance Officer will be responsible for: Supporting the Finance Lead in implementing effective financial accountability and control systems, ensuring compliance with IPPFAR operational procedures and donor requirements. Performing checks on supporting documents and preparing monthly financial reports for review by the Finance Lead, including budget monitoring. Staying updated on financial compliance requirements for FON and J4S projects, maintaining financial program reports, including cash flow statements and reconciliation of project receipts and expenditures. Accurately recording all FON project costs in NetSuite, ensuring timely payment processing within 30 days of request. Coordinating with HR to ensure accurate and up-to-date payroll processes. Handling banking requirements for the project, including daily allowances, supplier payments, and other financial needs. Preparing inter-company payments and reports in NetSuite, ensuring timely and accurate payments to IPPFAR. Supporting program teams in financial monitoring, including attendance at weekly meetings. Assisting the Program Manager in maintaining a strong compliance framework, record-keeping, and risk management. Performing additional duties as discussed and agreed upon with the supervisor/Finance Manager. Reporting/Management Responsibility: Directly reports to FON Finance Lead No supervisory responsibilities. Expertise: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit or equivalent. CPA or any other relevant professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA). 3-5 Years’ Experience in Finance and Grants management, preferably in not-for-profit sector. Knowledge of donors’ requirements and procedures. Experience in using ERPs an added advantage. Strong excel and financial analytical skills. Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Excellent skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and presentation, encompassing the capability to effectively convey intricate financial and business ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at various management levels, peers, and business units. Must demonstrate the ability to pay attention to details. Must promote knowledge sharing and learning. Must have a high level of integrity and flexibility. Must embrace continuous learning and improvement. Must demonstrate the ability to manage stakeholders. English and French are the working languages of IPPFAR. For this post fluency in French is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage. Experience working in a multicultural environment. Willing to work outside standard office hours as required. Your Ethos: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work. HOW TO APPLY This is a national position. Interested candidate must have the right to work in Benin or Kenya. Interested individuals should fill the application form attached below and submit a 1-page cover letter to: [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 6th May 2025. Please note that IPPFAR will not consider applications that are not done in the requested format. IPPF is an equal-opportunity employer. As a leading global human rights organization focused on equality, empowerment, ending discrimination, and poverty eradication, we internally reflect social justice principles. We, as IPPF, strongly oppose racism in all its forms and resolutely go for a cultural change that will shift the existing imbalances in power and process. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, persons living with disability, and candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy. IPPF has​ been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF.  These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence are fraudulent and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.  

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a leading global provider of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and a strong advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF operates through a network of over 120 Member Associations (MAs) worldwide. Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) is a severe human rights violation associated with death, injury, a wide range of negative sexual and physical health outcomes, and significant socioeconomic impacts. The root causes of SGBV include abuse of power, gender inequalities, discrimination, and harmful societal norms. During emergencies — such as conflicts, natural disasters, or infectious disease outbreaks like COVID-19 — the risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse increases, particularly affecting women, girls, and marginalized and excluded groups, including people with disabilities and individuals of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). SGBV prevention and response is an essential component of IPPF’s Integrated Package of Essential Services (IPES) and the Humanitarian Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for SRH in Crisis, both provided by Member Associations and adapted to meet the needs of stable and fragile contexts. This role will provide technical assistance to IPPF’s Humanitarian and Development Programs and Member Associations on SGBV and its intersections with SRH, while representing the Federation in regional and global fora. It is an exciting and strategic role at the heart of transforming how SGBV services are delivered — strengthening norm change efforts according to context-specific opportunities, developing robust implementation principles, and ensuring safe, effective monitoring systems. Deliverables: Advise the Head of Humanitarian Quality Services to ensure that the SGBV portfolio is integrated with IPPF’s broader SRHRJ mandate.   Provide evidence-based technical support to Regional Offices and MAs to build their capacity on prevention of and response to SGBV within SRH programs, including activities to reduce and mitigate the health consequences of SGBV, maximizing opportunities to reach women, youth, people with disabilities, people who are of diverse SOGIESC to engage them to advocate for their rights and better respond to the needs of survivors. Contribute to delivering the ambitious outcomes of IPPF’s new Strategic Framework (Locally Owned: Globally Connected: A Movement for Change) and oversee SGBV technical assistance in humanitarian and development programs. Develop and coordinate planning and implement specific SGBV interventions as an essential component of IPPF integrated package of essential services (IPES) and MISP, ensuring collaboration across the Secretariat and MAs to maximize program delivery and impact. Collaborate closely with technical colleagues across the Secretariat to inform SGBV strategic, programmatic and technical direction and support development and rollout of technical guidance, tools and other products. This may involve participation in technical workstreams, action teams or taskforces on specific thematic areas and technical priorities. Provide SGBV technical assistance in the development of proposals, program design, work plans, implementation, reporting and M&E and compliance with the requirements and regulations of respective funding streams. Support the preparation of reporting documents for each of the different humanitarian projects/programs, taking as input the reports of the Humanitarian Team and the MAs. Accompany field visits when required and in the logic of technical monitoring of processes and qualification of the teams in the development of their projects and/or programs. Work in coordination with the Senior Sexual and Reproductive Health Technical Advisors, the Senior M&E Humanitarian Advisor, Program managers, Architects of Cooperation and RO humanitarian advisors to ensure project progress.  Work closely with the Communications Team to elaborate technical documents and/or materials for the development of tools, key information to make IPPF’s SGBV programming visible (e.g. life stories, case studies, videos IEC materials, posters, leaflets, etc). Work in coordination with the Performance, Learning and Impact Team to leverage IPPF’s expertise and learning for the benefit of IPPF Members Associations and the wider SRHR community. Build partnerships where appropriate with specialist external partners to progress and strengthen SGBV services in SRH programs and represent IPPF effectively in relevant global/regional technical and advocacy groups in the humanitarian/development sectors. Contribute to the implementation of IPPF’s gender equality policy, working in close collaboration with the Global Lead, Gender & Inclusion and the gender steering group. Contribute be spoke technical support to restricted projects that include SGBV, including IPPF’s flagship humanitarian SPRINT program: Supporting MAs in South and South-East Asia to strengthen their SGBV work as part of the implementation of their annual workplans. Providing support to MAs and Humanitarian team colleagues to provide technical advice, offer training and coaching, and provide evidence sources relating to SGBV. Perform other duties as may be assigned to facilitate the efficient functioning of the IPPF Humanitarian Team. Reporting/Management Responsibility: N/A Expertise/Skills: For this technical advisor role, IPPF seeks a professional in social, human and/or clinical sciences with significant experience in gender, SGBV, protection in humanitarian settings. The successful candidate will have:  Significant experience in comprehensive SGBV, program design, implementation, capacity building and advocacy in humanitarian and development settings.  Significant experience developing organizational guidance and promoting reflective learning on technical issues, relating to SGBV. Advanced understanding of gender transformative programming and inclusion, and on how humanitarian crises affect different segments of a population, including women and men in their diversity, youth, people with disabilities, including those of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity etc. Significant experience of training and mentoring teams on SGBV programming with the ability to bring diverse actors together across cultures and geographies to create an aligned and powerful force for change. Experience in integrating SGBV and SRHR programs desirable. Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable result Experience of working in diverse cultural contexts Experience working in comprehensive SGBV programs in Health Sector settings, including prevention and response; reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, sexual violence and female genital mutilation  Strong facilitation and presentation skills to internal and external audiences. Sound judgement, particularly in constrained and pressured situations and environments. Fluent in English, other IPPF languages desirable. Your Ethos: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context. Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others. An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice, including safe abortion. Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.  HOW TO APPLY Interested individuals should fill the application form attached below and submit a 1-page cover letter to: [email protected] with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 16th May 2025. Please note that IPPFAR will not consider applications that are not done in the requested format. IPPF is an equal-opportunity employer. As a leading global human rights organization focused on equality, empowerment, ending discrimination, and poverty eradication, we internally reflect social justice principles. We, as IPPF, strongly oppose racism in all its forms and resolutely go for a cultural change that will shift the existing imbalances in power and process. Applications are particularly encouraged from women, persons living with disability, and candidates openly living with HIV. IPPF has​ been made aware of various fraudulent vacancy announcements circulated via e-mail from websites falsely stating that they are issued by or in association with IPPF.  These correspondences, which may seek to obtain money from the recipients of such correspondence are fraudulent and IPPF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to share this commitment. Anyone employed with IPPF agrees to sign and adhere to IPPF’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding (Children and Vulnerable Adults) Policy.