Programme Officer (Nairobi, Kenya) at Xavier Project (KES 60,000 - 80,000)

Xavier Project is looking to recruit for the position of Programme Officer in our Kenya office. Corona Virus pandemic has had adverse impact on the education of millions of children across the world. While schools remain closed, learning cannot be suspended without profound consequences on the children’s psychosocial wellbeing and continuity of learning when schools resume. Alternative approaches must therefore be adopted to not only keep children engaged but to offer them Mental Health and Psychosocial Support during this challenging times.

During this season, Xavier Project is offering innovative, adaptive and robust education opportunities to refugee children in Kenya’s urban areas. These education interventions will not only ensure sustained learning during the school break but also seamless transition when schools re-open among the targeted groups. Furthermore, Xavier Project in consultation with other key education actors such as the Ministry of Education, the Kenya Education in Emergencies Working Group (EiE) and the Education Development Partners Coordination Group (EDPCG) will work with School Heads and Boards of Management to achieve post- COVID safe-back-to school.

Closing date for applications: MONDAY 24th AUGUST

Duties

Under the Education department Xavier Project runs a sponsorship programme for ECD , primary and secondary students besides an Accelerated Education Program that targets older youth. To supplement the radio and television lessons offered by the Ministry of Education, Xavier Project team has been involved in production and dissemination of educational podcasts and will be running a mobile library to support the students’ remote learning. The Programme Officer’s role will be to support the implementation of these education projects in Nairobi and other locations when the need arises.

The Programme Officer will be expected to:

• Implement education activities according to strategy, proposals, budgets, and plans 
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the projects, document lessons learnt and improvement strategies
• Mediate and improve Xavier Project’s relationships with various donors and partners including Refugee Led Organisations (RLOs)
• Contribute to the growth of the Education Department by initiating innovative approaches
• Take part in preparing fundraising proposals
• Actively participate in promoting Xavier Project’s vision and mission
• Represent FXP in various stakeholder forums
• Any other duties assigned. Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Advanced understanding and experience working in the education sector.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills including for proposals and reports particularly in English
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work sensitively with refugee population or demonstrated experience working with marginalised communities
• Ability to work effectively with other people both as an individual and as a member of a group
• Experience or ability to work with people from various background
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Experience in managing budgets
• Willing to travel within Kenya

How to apply

Applications

In place of the cover letter, interested candidates should submit complete the google forms On this link: https://bit.ly/30k3ELA and submit their CVs ONLY to jobs@xavierproject.org.

Applicants are urged to apply as soon as they can and not wait until the deadline of 24th August 2020 if possible. Candidates should use email title Kenya Programme Officer and include their name in the email title. Please also include the names and contact details of two referees. Successful candidates will be expected to produce a Certificate of Good Conduct. Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on what we do please visit www.xavierproject.org

Xavier Project is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, colour, origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates should use email title Kenya Programme Officer with their name in the title. Successful candidates will be expected to produce a Certificate of Good Conduct.

Senior Programme Officer, Human Capital and Institutions Development

Deadline:Aug 31 2020

Duty Station:Nairobi, Kenya

Supervisor:Principal Programme Officer – Human Capital and Institutions

AUDA-NEPAD invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Senior Programme Officer, Human Capital and Institutions Development.

Under the supervision of the Principal Programme Officer – Human Capital and Institutions, the Senior Programme Officer, Human Capital and Institutions Development will assist in the implementation of activities of Centre of Excellence Flagship Programmes through coordination with Member State/Grantee frontline project staff and technical experts and consultants.

A. Job requirements

1.    Required knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to her/his domain.

2.    Ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues.

3.    Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.

4.    Good analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

5.    Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.

6.    Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments.

7.    Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards.

B. Education and Experience: Candidates must have a Masters’ degree in Health Management, Business Administration, Economics or related field with seven (7) years of relevant work experience out of which three (3) should be at a supervisory level

Or

a Bachelor’s Degree in the above fields plus ten (10) years of relevant work experience of which five (5) should be at a supervisory level in social development within public sector institutions or similar organizations nationally, regionally and/or internationally.

C. Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11: To apply, please submit the following:

1.   A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with AUDA-NEPAD.

2.  A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding seven (7) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.

3.    Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.

4.    Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

5.    A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

D. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$37,453.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,832,68 per annum), pension (19% of basic salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 31 August 2020 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

AUDA-NEPAD

P O Box 218; Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org  

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Project Administrator at RedR UK in Nairobi, Kenya (986,939 per annum)

Project Administrator at RedR UK in Nairobi, Kenya (986,939 per annum)

Closing date:  28 Oct 2012

Job Description and Person Specification

Overview and Terms

Job title: Project Administrator
Date reviewed: September 2012
Purpose: To provide administrative support for the RedR OFDA funded Training Programme in East Africa
Responsible to: Project Co-ordinator , Kenya
Responsible for: N/A Working with Colleagues within the Nairobi office and external contacts as necessary
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Post: Full-time
Period: 18 months
Grade: 3
Salary: Kshs. 986,939 per annum
Other: As defined in our standard contract terms

RedR and the work we do

Each year millions of people around the world feel the effects of natural disaster and conflict. RedR is an international charity that improves the effectiveness of disaster relief, helping save and rebuild the lives of people affected by disaster worldwide. We do this by delivering essential training and support to relief organisations and their staff, and by supplying skilled professionals to humanitarian programmes. Our work helps to ensure that the right people with the right skills are responding to global emergencies, and enables both local and international relief workers to react to the needs of those affected by disaster, efficiently and safely.

In response to recent humanitarian catastrophes, we currently have training and local capacity building programmes in Sudan, Pakistan and South Sudan and have recently secured contracts for two large training programmes in Kenya. It is anticipated that our training programme in the country will expand further in the next year.

Context

RedR UK is in the final stages of negotiating a contract with OFDA for a cutting edge programme of holistic security training in partnership with Harvard University, a world renowned academic institution at the cutting edge of online learning, and Beechwood International, a highly respected and innovative private sector partner renowned for its support to collaboration and decision making.

Working closely with 12 national and international organizations operating in East and Central Africa this program will prove an innovative approach to the integration of security management that can be projected on a global scale. This approach will directly address the long term lack of ‘total agency’ buy-in to security issues and management.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Administrator will assist with the registration of all event participants, production of materials and resources as well as administration for learning events. They will also be responsible for maintenance of monitoring data and collation of data for evaluation and reporting.

To provide general support;

• Work with the Kenya PM, Communications and Marketing staff and OFDA Project Coordinator to ensure that there are effective project communication tools in place including (but not limited to): power point presentations/info sheets explaining the project to potential project partners prior to selection; power point/info sheets that can be used by selected partners in explaining the project to their staff
• Support the OFDA Project Coordinator as necessary in undertaking partner selection and internal capacity assessments with project partners (at start and end of the project) once selected. Gather all necessary results/data and share with the UK Project Coordinator for analysis.
• Deal with all administrative and logistical aspects of organising training events, workshops and on-line webinars and working groups organised by RedR UK in Kenya for the OFDA project
• Attend all face to face events (training courses, workshops, focus group discussions) to support and provide administrative and logistical support to the facilitators, run the registration desk, manage the catering, and ensure the events run smoothly
• Attend all face to face events and
• Manage the relationship with course participants ensuring they are provided with a high level of customer service
• Organise equipment, training and learning materials, stationary etc. ensuring that the training rooms used are always tidy and well-stocked with stationery.
• Prepare, compile and copy workbooks and hand-outs; prepare welcome packs, CDs and flash drives
• Provide all necessary information/briefing etc. for participants prior to on-line learning activities and follow up with them as necessary after the events e.g. for completed evaluations, action plans
• Deal with all aspects of training finance, including processing course payments, sending and processing invoices, processing travel expense claims, and accurately and efficiently maintaining and monitoring finance records in coordination with the Finance Assistant.
• Support the Facilitators in gathering evaluation forms and Action Plans and compiling this data for completion of Training Reports. Ensure these are sent to the UK Project Coordinator within 10 days of the event
• Organise all post-event follow ups for monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Procure all necessary materials for project activities ensuring that they are available when needed and budgets are adhered to
• Any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by line manager or organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• A commitment to our humanitarian mission and values
• An interest in Learning and Development and Human Resources
• Initiative, enthusiasm and a problem-solving approach to new challenges
• Systematic and efficient administrative skills, including an ability to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks with minimal supervision
• Proactive and excellent organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good MS Office skills in the use of email, internet, Word and Excel, including use of formulas
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Cheerful, hands-on, methodical and positive attitude
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends depending on course requirements
• Ability to deal with financial aspects of the Programme
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Desirable

Database and Power point experience very desirable

How to apply:

To apply please visit the RedR UK website at : http://www.redr.org.uk/en/About_us/Jobs/How_to_apply.cfm and download the RedR Application form.

Fill in the form and submit it along with a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV) via e-mail to HR.kenya@redr.org.uk (NOT hr@redr.org.uk) on or before the closing date – 28th October, 2012. Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the e-mail.

Programmes Manager - PeaceNet Kenya, Nairobi

Programmes Manager at PeaceNet Kenya in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs and Vacancies

PeaceNet Kenya is a national network of organizations and individuals focusing on building a culture of peace through strengthening broad based capacities to address conflict and security concerns in Kenya. The vision of PeaceNet Kenya is ‘‘A Peaceful and Stable Society that Upholds Equity and Development’. The organization intends to fill the following opportunity with a suitably qualified person that would steer its programming for peace to excellence.


PROGRAMMES MANAGER

The Candidate: Key Qualifications
Suitable candidates should:-

• Have at least a Masters degree in social sciences from a reputable institution of higher learning in any of the following areas – Strategic management, peace studies, conflict, early warning systems, security studies or related fields.
• Have at least 4 years progressive work experience in managing or coordinating programmes and activities of peacebuilding non-profit organizations in Kenya and/or the East African region
• Possess skills in progrmme development, monitoring and evaluation and the entire project cycle management
• Have experience in senior management of a busy non-profit organization
• Be well versed with and knowledgeable on peace building and current peace/conflict situation in Kenya and the East Africa region
• Have experience in establishing national, regional and international linkages with peace building actors
• Have demonstrated experience working with government or governmental/intergovernmental agencies.

Reports to: The Chief Executive Officer

Major Functions/Accountabilities:

• Programmes Administration — Supports operations and administration of Programmes by advising and informing Programmes team and interfacing between Programmes staff and Chief Executive Officer and supporting evaluation of Programmes Staff
• Managing financial resources. The Programme Manager would support programme budgeting and ensure prudent management of the activity resources within approved budget guidelines according to current policies, laws and regulations.
• Human Resource Management. Effectively manages the Programmes personnel of the organization’s Secretariat according to authorized personnel policies and procedures in conformation to current laws and regulations.
• Community and Public Relations. Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Fundraising. Local and overseas fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation
• Maintaining donors and partners relationships as well as creating/establishing new partnerships

Interested applicants should send their application letters with CVs and contacts of three referees to peacenet@peacenetkenya.or.ke or by hand addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
PeaceNet Kenya
Caledonia House
Maalim Juma Road Off Denis Pritt Road
Nairobi

By not later than COB on July 02, 2012.

PeaceNet is an equal opportunity employer.

Programmes Officer - Media Council of Kenya, Nairobi

Programmes Officer at Media Council of Kenya in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

The Media Council of Kenya is an independent national institution established by the Media Act, 2007 as the leading institution in the regulation of media and in the conduct and discipline of journalists. It is mandated to, amongst other things, register and accredit journalists, register media establishments, handle complaints from the public and create and publish yearly media audit on the Media Freedom in Kenya. Council membership is drawn from media stakeholders in Kenya including the Media Owners Association, Kenya Union of Journalists, Kenya Correspondents Association, Kenya Editors Guild, Public Relations Society of Kenya, Kenya News Agency, Private and Public Universities, the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication and the Law Society of Kenya. In its bid to fulfil its mandate, the Council seeks to recruit self -driven and result-oriented candidates to fill the following positions:

PROGRAMMES OFFICER

Overall Purpose of the Position
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programmes Officer will supervise and lead programme support staff and coordinate project activities. He /she will work in close collaboration with training and media monitoring team, technical advisors and experts, donors and partners, consultants, government officials
and civil society to ensure successful media programmes implementation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop project proposals and reports for donors.
• Ensure creation of strategic partnerships and ensure implementation of the resource mobilization strategies.
• Ensure provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management.
• Design and implement media programmes.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of MCK´s media related programmes.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies or Development Communication. Post graduate qualifications in Project Planning and Management will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years hands on experience in media and journalism related issues at national level;
• Good understanding and experience in programme/project cycle management;
• Good understanding of programme finances and demonstrated experience of formulating, tracking and reporting against budgets;
• Excellent in time management , demonstrated capacity of multi-tasking and working effectively under pressure for extended periods and meet strict deadlines;
• Strong research, policy analysis and fundraising skills;
• Ability to engage substantively with networks of professionals in the media industry and government;
• A strong team player, supervisor and willing to lend a hand to other team members, when required;
• Good skills in using office software applications, intranet and internet based applications;
• Resourcefulness, initiative and high sense of responsibility;
• Knowledge of media ownership configuration, media policy, laws and regulations and media role in democracy in Kenya.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications by 7th September 2011 to:

The Executive Director
Media Council of Kenya
P.O. Box 43132- 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: recruit@mediacouncil.or.ke

Or hand deliver applications to:

Media Council of Kenya Nairobi Baptist Church Court, Unit 3, off Ngong Road

Senior Program Officer - Technology - The National Democratic Institute (NDI), Nairobi

Senior Program Officer - Technology at The National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is an International nonprofit, Non-partisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Senior Program Officer - Technology

NDI is launching a web-based technology platform that provides space for Somalis in and outside of the country to interact, share ideas, and gather information.

This position, under the supervision of the Resident Program Manager will manage the early development phases of the program.

He/she will be responsible for program administration; developing advertising and outreach strategies; identifying sources of information; writing reports and proposals; managing contracts; as well as building and maintaining relationships with Somali partners, donors, and media groups.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field;
• At least 5 years experience with international organizations, media, advertising agencies or technology providers;
• Excellent translation and interpretation skills from English to Somali and Somali to English;
• and computer literacy and familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging sites.

This position is temporary from September through December 2011 with a possibility for extension.

Interested candidates should submit their application to kssadmin@ndi.org.

The deadline for applications is 2nd September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Program Officer - Technology - The National Democratic Institute (NDI), Nairobi

Program Officer - Technology at The National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is an International nonprofit, Non-partisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Program Officer

This position, under the supervision of the Resident Program Manager will be responsible for implementing activities in his/ her programmatic area and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the program.

This will include facilitating technical assistance; coordinating administration and logistics; managing staff and consultants; building and maintaining relationships with partners; ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of programs, progress and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in international relations or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in international development, community organizing, political campaigns, organizational development, or legislative affairs;
• Exceptional writing skills;
• Excellent translation and interpretation skills from English to Somali and Somali to English;
• Computer literacy;
• and ability to do political analysis required.

Interested candidates should submit their application to kssadmin@ndi.org.

The deadline for applications is 2nd September, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Project Officer (Peace Building) - Catholic Justice & Peace Commission, Kenya

Project Officer (Peace Building) for the Catholic Justice & Peace Commission in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
Catholic Justice & Peace Commission

Vacancy Announcement

The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the following position.

Project Officer (Peace Building)

Reporting to Executive Secretary – Catholic Justice & Peace Commission, the main purpose of this position is to support Catholic Diocese of Nakuru in the implementation of its Peace Programme.

The Peace Building Officer will do this by promoting unity and reconciliation among the different and diverse social groups for sustainable peace and development.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Is directly responsible for providing effective Diocesan level coordination of secretariat mediated programmes in areas of peace building and conflict resolution
• Develops and coordinates effective implementation of peace promotional activities
• Participates in the coordination of ongoing peace arrangements in conflict prone areas at Parish/grassroots level, for early warning and rapid response to violent conflicts
• Participates in Peace Networks and collaborates with other Peace building organizations and Peace pressure groups
• Develops work plans and monitoring tools for the programme in the designated area of operation
• Participates in development of fundraising proposals and carries out resource mobilization for the activities in the service areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold at least a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, with additional training in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.
• Have 2 years relevant project management experience in areas of community development work
• Have at least 1 year of field experience in conflict settings, with a demonstrated experience in peace building activities at the grassroots level.
• Excellent facilitation and coordination skills
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and report writing skills
• Experience from interacting with NGO’s and government funding agencies would be an added advantage
• Demonstrate an awareness of gender issues in relation to peace building work
• Strong in beliefs and practices deep commitment to ideals and values of the Catholic Church
• Computer literacy a must
• Posses a clean and valid driving license

Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Human Resource Director
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru
P.O. Box 938 – 20100
Nakuru

or E-mail us – cdnhr@yahoo.com

So as to be received by 7th September 2011

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Catholic Diocese of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer

Water & Sanitation Project Officer - Feed The Children, Nairobi

Water & Sanitation Project Officer at Feed The Children in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Feed The Children – Kenya is seeking to recruit the position of Water & Sanitation Project Officer.

This is a one year contract.

Based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the field, the incumbent will report to the Development Projects Coordinator and will provide technical support in the design, implementation, monitoring, training and evaluation of community water and sanitation projects to ensure implementation of quality, viable and appropriate community projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical support during implementation, monitoring and evaluation and ensure program excellence in implementation of water and sanitation projects.
• Coordinate training to communities in water and sanitation operation and management.
• Provide technical review to tender documents for water and sanitation construction projects and participate in preparing water contracts.
• Coordinate water and sanitation collaboration & networks with the Ministry of Water, Public Health & other relevant partners.
• Prepare monitoring reports of water and sanitation projects

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Advanced Diploma in Water Engineering.
• At least three (3) years working experience in community based water and sanitation activities and hygiene interventions.
• Hands on experience in construction of water dams and pans, boreholes, gravity water, rain water harvesting systems and construction of latrines.
• Experience in Rural Community Water Supply systems desirable
• Good assessment, analytical and writing skills.
• Good working experience in community participation and development.
• Experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies.
• Good experience and knowledge of Child Protection issues.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 26th August 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Emergency Programme Officer, East Africa

Emergency Programme Officer in East Africa 

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 19 August 2011
Job reference: EAP/044/JG

With 140 partners working on Emergency response, secure livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate change adaptation, in 40 countries, we are brilliantly placed to tackle the broad ranging impacts of disasters on livelihoods.

We are a vibrant team, carrying out highly innovative work on emergency response, secure livelihoods, Disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation.

For you, that means the chance to build on your existing knowledge on Emergency Response, DRR, Secure livelihoods and linkage of emergency response to development and other poverty related issues.

About the Role

You will manage the East Africa Emergency Appeal and DEC Appeal funded programmes in Kenya and Somalia in line with the agreed country programme strategy.

You will primarily focus on the delivery of the DEC and Christian Aid Appeal funded programmes but will also play a key role working with the secure livelihoods, climate change and emergency program officer and the Resilience projects officer in the implementation of high quality emergency response, DRR and resilience programmes across the two countries.

You will maintain project financial records and financial and narrative report to DEC and Christian Aid, keep partners and country colleagues informed about contract and compliance procedures, provide support to partners based on frameworks agreed with country team, present case studies of work undertaken to a variety of audiences, represents Christian Aid externally with partners, donors other NGOs, and other agencies.

You will appraise, monitor and review programmes in line with CA and external requirements, develop new initiatives and recommend actions to be taken to further emergency response work in country.

Liaise with relevant stake holders to improve accountability, participation in decision making, information sharing.

You will actively seek back donor funding to build on the work funded by the two appeals.

About You

You will have a good understanding of emergency relief, preparedness and humanitarian aid and their link to development work, experience of disaster risk reduction work.

You will have a good understanding of program cycle management approaches and tools – including Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment, and Planning.

You will be familiar with issues of governance, power and rights, financial controls and procedures.

Able to work independently, you will have a good knowledge of approaches to livelihoods and resilience, direct experience of programme appraisal, monitoring and evaluation and of developing partners’ capacity, understanding of advocacy, campaigning and lobbying, experience of facilitation and training and project reporting to major institutional donors preferably on a large scale.

You will also need skills in network and alliance building, understanding of partnership approach to international development, gender and exclusion. You will have a good working knowledge of institutional donors, particularly DFID, EU, ECHO policies and funding modalities and rules.

This role requires a university degree in development studies, social work/ sociology or similar; experience in emergency response, DRR, monitoring & Evaluation, understanding of financial controls and procedures.

About Christian Aid

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the structures and rules that keep people poor.

And we work with local organizations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion.

If you are as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

About the Rewards

We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance.

To apply for this position you need to access the full advertisement on Christian Aid website on www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and follow the links to download the international application form and role profile.

Please email your completed application forms to: nairobi@christian-aid.org; (quoting the reference number)

You will require current and valid permission to work in Kenya.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Program Officer - Somalia Program at UNWomen, Nairobi

Program Officer- Somalia Program at UNWomen in Nairobi

Terms of Reference

Type of Appointment: Service Contract
Post Level: SB4
Post Number: 2011-8-1
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 12 months
Deadline:15/08/2011

Background

UN Women is the United Nation’s Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of women with the objective of providing financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategies that promote women’s human rights, political participation and economic security. Within the UN system, UN WOMEN promotes gender equality and links women’s issues and concerns to national, regional and global agendas by fostering collaboration and providing technical expertise on gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment strategies.

In order to reinforce its Office for Somalia, UN WOMEN seeks to recruit a programme officer to guide the development of UN WOMEN work in Somalia. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Programme Director:

1. The Programme Officer is responsible for management of UN WOMEN Somalia programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned.
2. The Programme Officer analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads the formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, and provides policy advice.
3. The Programme Officer supervises and leads programme support staff, coordinates activities of projects’ staff.
4. The Programme Officer works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UN WOMEN HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN WOMEN programme implementation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of programme strategies
• Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme
• Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy in cooperation with the Management Support and Business Development Team
• Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Gender and Development or Public Policy or Development Studies or Development Management or Social Science with Gender as a component from a recognized University.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Gender and Governance and sustainable development related issues at the national level;
• Good understanding and experience in program/project cycle management;
• Good understanding of program finances and demonstrated experience of formulating, tracking and reporting against budgets;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Excellent in time management, demonstrated capacity of multi-tasking, and working effectively under pressure for extended
• periods and meet strict deadline;
• Demonstrated experience of working in challenging knowledge-based and results based management environment;
• Ability to engage substantively with networks of professionals in this field;
• Proficiency in applying knowledge tools and products to work
• Ability to work independently and be able to effectively interact with various constituencies;
• A strong team player, willing to lend a hand to other team members and partners when required;
• Good skills in using office software applications, intranet and internet based applications.
• Resourcefulness, initiative and a high sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of development context of Somalia and added advantage.

Reporting Relationship

The Program Officer will be accountable to the UN Women Regional Program in the performance of her/his duties.

Terms of Service

The successful applicant shall be entitled to an attractive remuneration package commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience, which will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Application procedure

Applicants are advised to apply online after a careful perusal of the Terms of Reference with the details of the duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications and experience required. Interested and qualified national candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://www.undp.org/Jobs

NOTE:

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Programme Officer (Agribusiness and Food Security) - Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU), Nairobi

Programme Officer (Agribusiness and Food Security) at the Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) in Nairobi

Duties and responsibilities

1. Be responsible for ASCU on all issues relating to agribusiness, market access, value addition, inputs and agricultural financial services.
2. Overall day to day planning, coordination, management and reporting on activities of Food and Nutrition Security Thematic Working Group (TWG) and the Agribusiness and Financial Services Thematic Working Group (TWG) and other relevant ASCU activities.
3. Provide innovative and programmatic leadership, effective technical and timely administrative support to the two Thematic Working Groups (TWGs).
4. Secretary to the Food and Nutrition Security Thematic Working Group (TWG) and the Agribusiness and Financial Services Thematic Working Group (TWG).
5. Take lead in formulation of policies, strategies and legal reforms on issues relating to the two TWGs.
6. Participate in the identification and prioritization of cross-cutting and sector-wide policy issues.
7. Work closely with the other Programme Officers to support appropriate sector initiatives for the achievement of the objectives of the ASDS.
8. Any other duties assigned by the ASCU Coordinator.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies

1. All programme officers will be required to posses the following knowledge, experience, skills and competencies
2. Knowledge, Experience and Skills
3. Master’s degree in any one of the following or a related field from a recognized university: Agricultural Sciences,Animal Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, MBA, Natural Resource Management.
4. Good knowledge of agricultural and rural development issues.
5. 4-5 years work experience at management level
6. Understanding of Kenya’s agricultural sector and the ASDS and other relevant government policy documents desirable.
7. Other essential attributes required include; Excellent report writing skills; proven ability to deliver quality output within strict deadlines; fully computer literate; Ability to articulate issues and communicate effectively; Ability to be a team player in a dynamic team; and Fluency in written and spoken English.
8. Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage: public policy analysis and formulation; Monitoring
9. and Evaluation of programmes, work-planning and budgeting; working in bilateral or multilateral programmes.

Required Competencies

1. Sharp analytical mind, with good attention to detail.
2. Ability to multi-task effectively.
3. Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
4. Demonstrate professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing, guiding, and managing work.
5. High degree of honesty and integrity.
6. Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and team skills.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV, academic certificates and daytime telephone number, by hand, courier or post so as to reach the undersigned by 12th August 2011.

The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road,
P.O. Box 30028-00100
Nairobi.

Email: info@ascu.go.ke

Programme Officer (Environment, Monitoring and Evaluation) - Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU), Nairobi

Programme Officer (Environment, Monitoring and Evaluation) at Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) in Nairobi

Duties and responsibilities

1. Take lead in preparation and review of sectoral Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
2. Liaise with sector ministries in implementation of the M&E Framework.
3. Be the central depository for all M&E information on projects and prorgammes in the sector.
4. Make regular follow-ups on any new developments on national M&E systems to ensure the sectoral system is in tandem with them.
5. Overall day-to-day planning, coordination, management and reporting on activities of the Environment,Sustainable Land and Natural Resource Management (ESLNRM) Thematic Working Group (TWG) and other relevant ASCU activities.
6. Provide innovative and programmatic leadership, effective technical and timely administrative support to the ESLNRM Thematic Working Group.
7. Secretary to the ESLNRM TWG.
8. Participate in the identification and prioritization of cross- cutting and sector-wide policy issues.
9. Work closely with the other Programme Officers to support appropriate sector initiatives for the achievement of the objectives of the ASDS.
10. Any other duties assigned by the ASCU Coordinator.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

1. Master’s degree in any one of the following or a related field from a recognized university: Agricultural Sciences,Animal Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, MBA, Natural Resource Management.
2. Good knowledge of agricultural and rural development issues.
3. 4-5 years work experience at management level
4. Understanding of Kenya’s agricultural sector and the ASDS and other relevant government policy documents desirable.
5. Other essential attributes required include; Excellent report writing skills; proven ability to deliver quality output within strict deadlines; fully computer literate; Ability to articulate issues and communicate effectively; Ability to be a team player in a dynamic team; and Fluency in written and spoken English.
6. Experience in the following areas will be an added advantage: public policy analysis and formulation; Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes, work-planning and budgeting; working in bilateral or multilateral programmes.

Required Competencies

1. Sharp analytical mind, with good attention to detail.
2. Ability to multi-task effectively.
3. Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
4. Demonstrate professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing, guiding, and managing work.
5. High degree of honesty and integrity.
6. Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and team skills.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV, academic certificates and daytime telephone number, by hand, courier or post so as to reach the undersigned by 12th August 2011.

The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road,
P.O. Box 30028-00100 Nairobi

Email: info@ascu.go.ke

Business Program Manager, Government and Education Sector, East Africa - Google, Kampala, Uganda

Business Program Manager, Government and Education Sector, East Africa at Google in Kampala, Uganda

Google is expanding our Sub-Saharan Africa team in Africa. You should be a self starter who will work closely with the wider Google team on new product initiatives and key strategic relationships. In order to succeed in this group you must be entrepreneurial, creative, open-minded and adaptive. When interacting with internal and external clients, you need to be persistent, action oriented and highly collaborative. You should be a top performer who possesses good judgment and has a deep interest in the internet technology industry, Google products and Africa.

As part of the Sub-Saharan Africa team, we work with product, engineering and other teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts, strategic partnerships, special projects and alternative distribution for existing and new business initiatives. This team consists of creative, entrepreneurial, highly organized leaders, well versed in a broad range of technologies, who can spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally and negotiate and close business deals with government and education sector players.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Hub Lead and the Africa Business Development team to achieve objectives and key results for the region in addition to developing a strong understanding of Google products, strategy and values
• Build and leverage relationships across Google globally with a focus on the New Business Development, partnerships, product, marketing and PR teams
• Execute initiatives in government and education sector including deals structure and development
• Shape and implement other priority projects that could involve product launches, PR or marketing activities and leading Google product training sessions
• Create project support and analysis, presentations, reporting and industry research

Requirements:

• University degree preferred with a strong academic record
• Experience in government and education sector in an internet, media or technology environment
• In-depth experience operating within cross-functional teams (product management, implementation, legal, finance, marketing)
• Experience identifying partners, analyzing and structuring complex deal structures with a proven track record of deal execution.
• Experience working in East Africa is a must
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate project priorities and represent Africa Business Development team well internally. High level of comfort escalating and presenting key deal issues to Google senior management when appropriate
• Ability to perform research on and assist with execution on several time-sensitive project/deals at once in a fast paced environment with minimal direction

Deadline: 30th August 2011. To apply, visit:

http://www.google.com/jobs/africa/eastafrica/busops/business-program-manager-government-and-education-sector-east-africa-kampala/index.html

Programme Officer Agribusiness, Programme Officer Seeds System and Legal Assistant - AATF Africa

Programme Officer Agribusiness, Programme Officer Seeds System and Legal Assistant at AATF Africa

Programme Officer Agribusiness

S/he will be responsible for providing and supporting innovative business solutions in the AATF business processes through assisting in coming up with feasibility and baseline studies, impact assessments, deployment and commercialization of agricultural technologies, value chain analysis and creating market linkages across AATF projects.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business, Agribusiness or related field. She/ he should have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing business and management development services

Programme Officer Seeds System

S/he will be manage assignments and tasks related to technical activities in the Seed Systems Unit, including project data entry, in-depth analysis and interpretation, preparation of technical reports and project proposals, including editing, proof-reading for correctness and formatting of documents

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of a B.Sc. in Agriculture and preferably a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences. She/ he should have at least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers, office software packages, and experience in handling of web based management systems.

Legal Assistant

S/he will assist the Legal Counsel in the preparation of consultancy contracts, contract lifecycle management, organization of Project Intellectual Property, management of the AATF Technology and Innovation Support Centre, maintenance and update of the Contracts Database.

The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Business Administration & Management.

Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and a University degree will be an advantage. Training and experience in contract preparation and intellectual property will be an advantage. She/ he should have minimum 3 years experience in similar functions with reputable national or international organizations or Law firm.

Knowledge of French is desirable

Please see detailed job descriptions in the AATF website: www.aatf-africa.org

These are Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) positions based in Nairobi and are on a 2-year renewable contract subject to individual performance and availability of funds. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within AATF’s NRS scheme.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters and curriculum vitae by email not later than 8th April 2011 to: Email: aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org.

Program Officers (QM) - Liverpool VCT, Embu & Narok

Program Officers (QM) at Liverpool VCT in Embu & Narok

Ref: QM/LVCT/2011
Positions: 3
Location: Embu & Narok

The Quality Management Officer will ensure overall coordination and institutionalization of QA/QI/QC processes in HTC, PITC, GBV and MARPs projects in collaboration with project staff and the Ministry of health.

The QM Officer will be expected to work with all partners including the MoH to ensure that set service standards are adhered to. He/She will also be expected to facilitate the design implementation, monitoring and evaluation of counsellor supervision activities, QA institutionalization and QC services within the project areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the MoH in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality assurance Supervision mechanisms and tools for the HTC, Gender and MARPs technical programs in Central, Eastern and Rift Valley Provinces in consultation with the project coordinators
• In consultation with MoH and technical advisors, develop work plans, budgets and ensure adherence, facilitating institutionalization of QA, data, providers supervision in health and community settings in consultation with the senior technical advisor MoH officials and other project staff
• Ensure timely budgeting, adherence to budget plans and accounting for all QA/QI and supervision resources allocated to the project
• Support the MoH in developing and regularly reviewing the QA mechanisms and tools for the HTC, Gender and MARPs technical areas and to lead the process of QA institutionalization in Health settings.
• Building the capacity of the MoH, CSOs and the private sector in gathering and analyzing data for monitoring quality from sites/programmes and providing feedback on a regular basis.
• Support the MoH in designing implementing and evaluation of counsellor supervision mechanisms for practicing counsellors.
• Participate in HTC, gender and MARPs stakeholder meetings as a way of leveraging on existing community resources.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in medical or social science background – Clinical officers, Nurses, Lab techs
• Training on quality assurance, improvement or control with knowledge of counselling and testing
• Knowledge of counselling and testing
• Demonstrable leadership, good communication and report writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Good with MS Office suite

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for, to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org

so as to reach us NOT later than April 4, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

http://www.liverpoolvct.org/

Program Officers (GBV) - Liverpool VCT, Nyeri, Nakuru & Machakos

Program Officers (GBV) at Liverpool VCT in Nyeri, Nakuru & Machakos

Ref: GBV/LVCT/2011
Positions: 3
Location: Nyeri, Nakuru & Machakos

The GBV Officer will provide oversight to the Gender Based Violence program at facility and community level to ensure service provision, medico-legal linkages and community sensitization and creation of demand for services.

The officer will ensure the provision of the highest standards for service delivery to survivors of sexual violence. This will largely entail capacity building/strengthening to GoK, CSOs and other partners including the private sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to APHIAplus staff, MoH officials and other stakeholders including APHIAplus partners to identify gender needs and concerns and facilitate them in integrating gender into programming of their HIV/AIDS work.
• Support the links with governmental and other stakeholders to strengthen APHIAplus engagement in gender work within the national and international HIV/AIDS response.
• Scaling up PRC services in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation facilities.
• Work in collaboration with other technical project area to ensure synergies in the various programs.
• Ensure development and timely implementation of work plans, budgeting and accounting of resources allocated to the APHIAplus gender program.
• To prepare periodic and special reports documenting program performance and to participate in professional association forums, in local and international conferences.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in medical or social science with over 3 years experience in GBV programming
• Knowledge and experience on provision of post rape care services or implementation of GBV programs
• Good communication, demonstrable leadership and report writing skills
• Training skills
• Demonstrable leadership and report writing skills
• Good with MS Office suite

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for, to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org

so as to reach us NOT later than April 4, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

http://www.liverpoolvct.org/

Program Officers (PITC) - Liverpool VCT, Embu & Nyeri

Program Officers (PITC) at Liverpool VCT in Embu & Nyeri

Ref: PITC/LVCT/2011
Location: Embu / Nyeri

The PITC Officer will support establishment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) services in selected provinces in liaison with the PITC coordinator, Identify and document best practices for implementation of PITC for replication in all sites within the province and strengthen linkages between PITC and care and treatment in supported sites.

He/She will actively represent LVCT in district and provincial stakeholder fora while strengthening linkages with DHMTs and PHMTs, carry out capacity building – identify knowledge gaps, provide training, clinical mentorship and OJT for staff providing PITC in all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support establishment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) services in selected provinces in liaison with the PITC coordinator.
• Identify and document best practices for implementation of PITC for replication in all sites within the province.
• Strengthen linkages between PITC and care and treatment in supported sites.
• Actively represent LVCT in district and provincial stakeholder fora while strengthening linkages with DHMTs and PHMTs
• Capacity building – identify knowledge gaps, provide training, clinical mentorship and OJT for staff providing PITC in all sites
• Commodities management - Liaise with the PITC coordinator to ensure availability of all commodities and materials for PITC including test kits, data tools and IEC materials in all supported sites.
• Data management - ensure accurate collection of PITC data from supported sites, prepare and present to management, regular PITC reports from each region, ensure relevant analysis of PITC data on a regular basis and ensure appropriate comparison of project PITC data with other national HTC data
• Monitoring and supervision – monitor and provide support supervision of all PITC implementing sites in collaboration with PASCOs and DASCOs and ensure quality is maintained at all times
• Planning and budgeting – prepare regular (monthly/quarterly) work plans and budgets in consultation with the PITC coordinator and liquidate funds in a timely manner as per LVCT guidelines
• Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in health sciences - Clinical officers, Nurses, Lab Techs etc.
• At least 2 years experience in HIV counseling and testing especially PITC
• Trained in PITC and other HIV related courses.
• Experience with Government of Kenya guidelines, standards, tools and best practices with good knowledge of PEPFAR programs
• Demonstrable leadership and report writing skills
• Trainer preferably with TOT training
• Good communication skills
• Good with MS Office suite

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for, to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org

so as to reach us NOT later than April 4, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

http://www.liverpoolvct.org

Senior Programme Officer - Interpeace, Nairobi

Senior Programme Officer - Content (Somali Programme) at Interpeace in Nairobi

Interpeace, a Swiss non-profit organisation, works in close partnership with national partner organizations and the UN, with the aim of building lasting peace. Interpeace has a two-fold mandate: (i) to strengthen the capacities of societies to manage conflict in non-violent, non-coercive ways by assisting national actors in their efforts to develop social and political cohesion; and (ii) to assist the international community (and in particular the United Nations) to play a more effective role in supporting peacebuilding efforts around the world through better understanding and response to the challenges of creating local capacities that enhance social and political cohesion.

Closing date: Thursday, 31 Mar 2011

Location: Kenya - Nairobi, extensive travel to the field

Job title: Senior Programme Officer - Content (Somali Programme)

Date of Issuance: January 2011

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing: This position will remain open until filled.

Interpeace, a Swiss non-profit organisation, works in close partnership with national partner organizations and the UN, with the aim of building lasting peace. Interpeace has a two-fold mandate: (i) to strengthen the capacities of societies to manage conflict in non-violent, non-coercive ways by assisting national actors in their efforts to develop social and political cohesion; and (ii) to assist the international community (and in particular the United Nations) to play a more effective role in supporting peacebuilding efforts around the world through better understanding and response to the challenges of creating local capacities that enhance social and political cohesion.

Chaired by former President of Ghana, John Kufuor, and headquartered in Geneva, Interpeace is supported by bilateral and multilateral donors as well as private funding. The organization is currently active in Africa, Central America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

The Interpeace Somali programme is Interpeace's largest programme in the world. The complex nature of the Somali region, which Interpeace has been engaged in for almost 15 years, requires engaged, connected thinking outside the box. There are significant opportunities for impact in the field of peacebuilding in the Somali region and Interpeace is well-positioned to continue to be a leading voice, with its three local partners, in how to deepen the roots of peace and stability in this deeply fractured state.

General Position Summary:

The Senior Programme Officer - Content (SPO-N), joins the Regional Director for Eastern and Central Africa (RD-ECA) and the Senior Programme Officer - Context (SPO-X) as a member of the senior management team for the Somali Programme. The SPO-N and the SPO-X will provide co-leadership for the programme, recognizing the strategic need to be guided contextually by the SPO-X. Furthermore, a strong collaborative and horizontal approach to programme delivery and reporting will be maintained between the RD-ECA, the SPO-N, the SPO-X the Programme Officer-Gender (POG), the Programme Officer (PO) and the Reports and Information Officer (RIO) in the programme delivery and reporting. The SPO-N's emphasis in this co-leadership position will be on Interpeace's programmatic content. In this capacity, he/she will also be the key conduit for shaping and disseminating Interpeace's reconciliation and peacebuilding work to key stakeholders.

The SPO-N is co-responsible for ensuring that the work of the Interpeace Somali programme is coherent, well planned, and in line with the direction and commitments of the Interpeace Somali partners. Together with the SPO-X, the SPO-N will continually monitor and assess the Somali programme to ensure its effectiveness and its adherence to agreed programme deliverables and budgets. The strategic capturing and sharing of content with stakeholders and funding partners, to optimize impact, will be a key aspect of this position, guided in context by the SPO-X and supported in reporting by the PO-G, the PO and the RIO. The SPO-N will collaborate with the SPO-X in the supervision of the PO-G, the PO and the RIO, who all play key roles in working closely with the Somali partners to delivery effective, impacting programming and to capture and disseminate the processes and results of the programme.

As indicated above, the Interpeace Somali Programme operates on a horizontal rather than a hierarchical vertical approach within the senior management team of the programme. The SPO-N serves as the key Somali programme focal point between the senior management team and all external actors. The SPO-N reports to the Regional Director. The post of SPO-N is based in Nairobi, and involves extensive travel to the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide methodological and programmatic guidance and operational support for field activities by Interpeace and its Somali partner organisations , specifically with respect to the content of the work. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and nurturing a clear understanding throughout the Interpeace Somali programme of the programme of work.
• Review written products of the Interpeace Somali Programme and provide quality control, delegating tasks relating to content and quality as appropriate
• In conjunction with the senior management team and in support of the partner organisations, develop programme proposals including log frames and budgets (with support from the Interpeace Finance Manager) according to the specific donor requirements.
• Monitor Somali partner activities in collaboration with the SPO-X and with support from the rest of the Somali programme team, to ensure the progress is being made in line with programme design and expectations.
• Lead and support technical initiatives aimed at strengthening the Somali partners' capacities to better research, capture and disseminate the content of the programme.
• Monitor Somali partner activities and budgets in collaboration with the SPO-X and with support from the rest of the Somali programme team (and the Interpeace Finance Manager), to ensure the progress is being made in line with programme design and expectations and is within the budgets of the programme.
• Co- authorize (along with the SPO-X) the Somali partners activity requests to ensure that they are substantively in line with the programme, and financially in line with approved budgets and available donor funding.
• Oversee the collection, compilation and dissemination of both contractual and strategic reporting.
• In conjunction with the senior management team, ensure the development of work plans/change matrixes for all field components of the programme and play a strong supporting role towards the partner's efforts in this regard.
• Ensure that reflection and learning takes place regularly with regard to programme process and development, methodological adaptations and generally on the topics under study
• Utilize substantive relations vis-à-vis key Somali stakeholders throughout Somalia, Kenya and the Somali diaspora, in both informing and disseminating Interpeace Somali's programme of work.
• Establish new and maintain existing relations with key international actors in Nairobi and strategically engage these actors in the work of Interpeace
• Ensure the timely meetings of the Programme Support Group (donor stakeholder group)
• Develop emerging thematic competences, programme and process knowledge that can be used not only for the Interpeace Somali programme but could also be shared with and incorporated into the work of Interpeace in its other programmes of work.
• Maintain close liaison with team members in the Regional Office to ensure that all Interpeace staff in the Nairobi office are regularly briefed on Somali programme activities.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Graduate or post-graduate university degree in social or political science.
• At least ten years of field experience in political, developmental and/or humanitarian work.
• Knowledge of and experience in Somalia / Somaliland.
• Understanding of how to integrate research and political analysis into actionable peace building initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, external relations, proposal writing, and training.
• Strong writing and communications skills in English; with Somali and French considered a plus.
• Strong commitment to supporting local peace building initiatives and to the strategic position of Interpeace.
• Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and thoroughness.
• A willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed (up to 33% of the time).

Success Factors:

• Creative team player with an entrepreneurial spirit that is both creative and flexible

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the Administrative Officer at: recruitment@interpeace.org by 31^st March 2011. Please indicate Senior Programme Officer - Somali Programme in the subject line.

Reference Code: RW_8D8D9G-43