Volunteering Opportunities at Be the Change - Kenya

Volunteering Opportunities at Be the Change - Kenya

Be the Change - Kenya (BTCKE) exists to create sustainable solutions for children living in poverty through the development of local leaders and the strengthening of local institutions

Join the BTCKE Local Advisory Network

Strengthen local children’s institutions by donating your professional skills.

Looking for an impactful way of addressing child poverty in Kenya?

Want to do more than make a simple donation?

Join our Local Advisory Network.

The Local Advisory Network is a group of experienced professionals (young and old) who donate their skills to strengthen local institutions who work with children living in poverty.

It’s an opportunity to join a network of people committed to creating longterm solutions to child poverty in Kenya. Not to mention, it’s a great way to meet other professionals with shared interests.

Members of the Local Advisory Network work with children’s institutions as:

• Consultants: Coach organizations on short‐term projects from website design, creating marketing campaigns, setting up systems, to volunteer supervision, and record keeping.
• Mentors: Commit to build a year‐long relationship with a director of a children’s home. Advise on matters pertaining to the institution’s organizational issues.
• Facilitators: Lead trainings attended by the directors of our partner organizations.

Trainings are based on capacity building and the weekly topics emerge from the needs of our partners. (Examples: Social work, HIV/AIDS, Monitoring and Evaluation, etc).

We believe long-term change starts with strong local organizations.

To this end, we work with professionals from Nairobi and surrounding communities who build the capacity of local organizations by donating their professional skills.

We are looking for professionals from all walks of life:

• Accountants,
• Computer Scientists,
• Engineers,
• Communications Specialists,
• Counselors,
• Social Workers,
• Marketing and Public Relations Managers,
• NGO Managers,
• Entrepreneurs,
• Doctors.

How to join: send an email to sarah@bethechangekenya.org with your resume, available time commitment, and a brief explanation about why you want to be a part of our network.

Visit our website to find out what we are all about!

www.bethechangekenya.org

Administrative Assistant at Management Sciences for Health in Nairobi, Kenya

Administrative Assistant at Management Sciences for Health in Nairobi, Kenya

Overall Responsibilities:

• The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative services to the Leadership, Management and Sustainability Program in Kenya.
• S/he will provide administrative and clerical support to project staff and local and international consultants. This will include the following: answering phones; filing; preparing materials and onsite coordination for workshops, supporting technical staff in logistical arrangements for LMS/Kenya activities, copying/binding/laminating documents; arranging courier services; typing correspondence; arranging and setting up for meetings and conference calls; drafting meeting minutes; and fielding inquiries.
• In order to meet the demands of project implementation, s/he will have primary responsibility for responding to all ad-hoc requests for administrative assistance.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintain general office systems including filing; coordinate timesheet submission; send, receive and distribute faxes; and photocopy documents as needed.
• Assist in the logistics for project and workshop activities, and help set-up events as needed.
• Help prepare materials for workshops.
• Coordinate and prepare mailings, including production, photocopying, assembling, posting and courier/shipping.
• Prepare documents, including word-processing, editing, spreadsheets, and data entry.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of project policies and procedures.
• Organize mail, supplies, storage, and other office facilities.
• Support any special projects, reports, and other duties as required.
• Participate in workshops and meetings to ensure smooth logistics on the ground and payment of participants.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or undergraduate qualification in Business Administration
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant administrative experience in supporting teams of professionals.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili required.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to carry out independent work, to take initiative, and to use good judgment.
• Strong PC skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet research and database use.
• Ability to interact with professionals at all levels located in different parts of the world
• Knowledge of USAID and other similar organizations a plus.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4651/job. For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

Closing date: 27 Mar 2012

Communications Associate at Management Sciences for Health in Nairobi, Kenya

Communications Associate at Management Sciences for Health in Nairobi, Kenya

Overall Responsibilities:

• The Communications Associate supports the CKE Coordinator and the project’s technical advisors in ensuring the smooth operation of CKE activities for the Leadership, Management and Sustainability/Kenya project (LMS/Kenya). This is achieved by coordinating communications logistics and exchanging programmatic information.
• The Communications Associate is primarily responsible for the management of content on the project-related website and for promoting the website and the project’s activities via social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Additionally, s/he is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of communications-related activities ensuring that communications tasks are scheduled and carried to completion, comply with donor-specific regulations when appropriate, and that project documents are disseminated to targeted audiences in a timely manner.
• S/he is also responsible for working with other LMS/Kenya staff on specific project activities, such as special event coordination and monitoring and evaluation reporting activities, when required. The Communications Associate is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards in all activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the CKE Coordinator and additional staff, identify, write and manage content for LMS/Kenya’s leadership and management website and social media (50% of effort).
• Manage the technical document production schedule by tracking document deadlines, communicating with technical staff and copy-editing consultants, and coordinating with design and printing firms to complete the printing process.
• Coordinate CKE-related events, such as a planned bi-annual leadership and management conference (15% of effort)
• Coordinate and produce project newsletter
• Assist in LMS/Kenya’s media relations efforts, such as developing and updating an LMS/Kenya media contacts list, disseminating press releases when necessary, and providing project information to journalists (5% of effort)
• Coordinate knowledge exchange between LMS/Kenya and project partners, stakeholders, the public and additional MSH offices, projects and staff (5% of effort)
• Document and archive LMS/Kenya activities, including writing copy and photographing project activities (5% of effort)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or similar field
• Strong writing, copy editing, and formatting skills in English required. Writing samples will be collected at time of interview and a writing/copy editing test administered.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in communications and website/content management.
• Experience using social media for organizational development
• Additional education, experience or interest in public health or medicine preferred. This could include but not be limited to degree, diploma or certificate in a health-related field, or experience working for an organization that is health-related.
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills for e-mail, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentations (Microsoft Office applications preferred); ability to learn new software packages; photography and design skills very helpful
• Competence to assess priorities, manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent coordination, administrative and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work proactively and independently
• Must be a team player and able to maintain a flexible work manner and schedule
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants
• Sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
• Some travel within Kenya will be required

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4652/job. For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.

Closing date: 27 Mar 2012

Transport and Customs Officer - Nairobi Supply Centre at MSF - Holland in Nairobi, Kenya

Transport and Customs Officer - Nairobi Supply Centre at MSF - Holland in Nairobi, Kenya

Organization: MSF OCA - Nairobi Supply Centre
Position: Transport and Customs Officer
Unit: Logistics
Duty Station: Nairobi

Purpose of the position To successfully process transport and custom related operations for MSF OCA Nairobi Supply Centre.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Customs:

• Be responsible for the preparation of import/export and transit documents following the Kenya customs regulation and laws.
• Receive international cargo and process outbound cargo from Nairobi to regional MSF missions;
• Liaise with the field in regards to export documents and make sure the documents are endorsed on time;
• Manage MSF interests (in the TG and others) through stock inventories and monitoring of stock requests;
• Maintain an update guideline of customs procedures in Kenya;
• Liaise with relevant authorities concerning custom and transport issues;
• Together with the General Manager is the overall responsible for all customs issues; Transport:
• Receive and process transport request
• Take the overall responsibility of loading and offloading trucks at the warehouse
• Responsible for the necessary paperwork (freight manifest, packing lists, insurance, donation certificates, etc.);
• Receive, check and forward transport related invoices.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in transport & custom management, preferably within humanitarian organizations
• Sound knowledge of customs procedures, applicable laws and regulations;
• Demonstrable familiarity with the KRA and related laws, procedures and practices;
• Confirmed knowledge of KAA and KPA procedures, regulations and related laws;
• Strong negotiation skills and diplomatic attitude;
• Excellent computer skills mainly in Microsoft office (word, xls and access);
• Well organized and able to prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate;
• Able to cope with stress;

Closing date: March 9 2012.

Application by post to:

MSF
P.O. Box 5659-00506,
Nairobi,
Kenya

Application by e-mail to: nsc-med@oca.msf.org

Only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

Resettlement Support Center Case Processing Assistant - Church World Service, Nairobi, Kenya

Resettlement Support Center Case Processing Assistant for Church World Service in Nairobi, Kenya

The Resettlement Support Center (RSC) operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. RSC is administered by the Church World Service International Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

RSC seeks a qualified individual for the Case Processing Assistant position to work in the correspondence unit. The position is based in Nairobi.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is primarily responsible for providing accurate and timely case status updates to partners and refugees as well as creating multimedia materials to better educate and inform refugees and partners about the resettlement process.

The Case Processing Assistant reports directly to the Correspondence Team leader and Public Information Manager and works closely with other operations staff.

Key responsibilities include:

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION & CREATION:

• Contribute to the conceptualization, implementation, and creation of information campaigns
• Development & management of communications materials aimed at educating and informing refugee applicants on the resettlement process
• Know how to use audio/visual media programs to create appropriate communications materials

CORRESPONDENCE

• Receive and respond to inquiries from implementing partners and refugees in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow-up with refugee cases according to section Standard Operating Procedures.
• Any other tasks as assigned by Correspondence Team Leader and Public Information Manager, including possible rotation to other units.

Qualifications/ Experience:

• Demonstrated computer & audio/visual media skills: especially Microsoft Word, excel , outlook, Final Cut pro, Cool Edit Pro (or other sound editing software), Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Publisher, etc.
• Training in graphic design and visual media essential.
• Technical expertise of computer programs used to create materials is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Visual Media, Journalism required.
• Previous experience working in development an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written English, conversational French language skills a plus.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to competing priorities
• Ability to maintain high performance standard with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to competing priorities
• Ability to exercise good judgment and seek guidance as appropriate when confronted with unanticipated problems.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC.
• Ability to follow directions and implement policies and procedures from Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment in implementing the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The recruitment for this position is a local hire. Applicants must be Kenyan Citizens.

How to apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV and portfolio URL to The Human Resources Officer at the following e-mail address: Email: hr@cws-rscnairobi.org On the subject line, please indicate the reference code of the position, followed by your surname. This position will remain open until filled.