Deputy Regional Director - Danya International, Kenya

Deputy Regional Director at Danya International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date: 31 Oct 2011

SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORK:

Danya Africa is currently leading high impact behavior change communication, information communication technology and monitoring and evaluation interventions in public health and food security. The Deputy Regional Director will work together with the Regional Director to provide program management and implementation oversight for all of Danya’s initiatives in the region. In addition to programmatic responsibilities, this position will also support all business development initiatives for the growing organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for Danya’s current and future programs
• Responsible for managing local project teams across multiple projects to ensure high impact results
• Lead multiple business development initiatives to support growth of the organization
• Represent Danya before stakeholders and oversee implementation of activities throughout the Africa region
• Contribute to annual work planning
• Establish and maintain a productive relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government officials, NGOs and community based organizations
• Work collaboratively with Africa regional project team members and US-based headquarters to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently

Management

• Manage multiple local project staff across multiple countries to ensure on time, high-quality deliverables and assure proper financial projections, reporting, spending and compliance with project terms and conditions.
• Promote and support the dissemination of best practices among the project teams
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Graduate degree in international development, public health, agriculture or other related field
• A minimum of 8+ years of senior level international development experience with at least three in Africa
• Demonstrated experience managing public health or food security projects of over $1,000,000 US per year in the Africa region
• Successful management of large USAID and or CDC funded programs
• Proven track record of resource mobilization with USAID or CDC
• Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable projects
• Expertise in research to practice – identifying best practices and adapting them to program realities
• A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams, and developing communities of learning among host country partners and counterparts
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Strong change management, results oriented and decision making skills
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Fluency in English
• Experience and understanding of Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future frameworks
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Please send a CV/Resume to globalrecruitment@danya.com.

Danya is an equal opportunity employer.

Community Economic Development (CED) Fellow - Nuru International, Kenya

Community Economic Development (CED) Fellow at Nuru International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date: 15 Nov 2011

Overview:
Nuru’s Community Economic Development (CED) Fellow will be using and maintaining information systems to manage performance and operations of a rural microcredit and savings program serving two to three thousand clients in remote, agricultural communities. The fundamental role of the CED Fellow is to ensure that field operations preserve the integrity and efficacy of the program’s microfinance model, including direct management of data, reporting, and CED staff, as well as supervision of the delivery of rural financial services and training. Fellows are expected to have formal analytical and quantitative skills and field experience in microfinance.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage microfinance operations in order to deliver high quality training and services to community members, while ensuring loan portfolio and all lending activities comply with Nuru CED microfinance model guidelines and performance expectations.
• Maintain and develop Nuru’s information systems, including basic bookkeeping, Mifos MIS and reporting suite, and integration of reporting needs for operational and accounting systems.
• Ensure the CED Program is operationally and financially sustainable and scalable, including efficient management of program budget.
• Achieve pre-determined seasonal goals.
• Technical training of the CED Program team, empowering local leaders in the CED Program to continuously take more ownership of the program.
• Oversee and further develop financial trainings for individuals, groups, and staff.
• Improve implementation of CED interventions to meet the needs of Nuru’s members.
• Assess and develop Nuru CED’s mobile banking services.
• Implement monitoring tools and processes to evaluate impact of the CED Program.
• Refine existing program metrics to improve accuracy in its reflection of the community poverty level and operational effectiveness.
• Recruit new members and scale to new communities within the CED Program expansion framework.

Specific Skills and Attributes (in addition to the General Requirements for the Nuru Fellows Program):

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or International Development; MBA preferred.
• Experience working with management information systems (experience with Mifos MIS strongly preferred).
• Formal data management experience, solid quantitative skills, and advanced level experience with Excel.
• At least 2 years operational field experience in microfinance organization (rural credit cooperatives or microsavings and microcredit institutions preferred). Masters degree in a related field or 2-3 years relevant experience in data management can be substituted for less microfinance field experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management, preferably in an international setting.
• Prior experience living and working in the developing world strongly preferred.
• High commitment to organization’s mission and theory of change.
• Strong leadership, management and team building experience
• Ability to do crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving
• Effective crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving in uncertain environments.

Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@nuruinternational.org

Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and include how you heard about this opportunity.

Please check our Fellows Program Overview at http://www.nuruinternational.org/fellows for more information.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application as soon as possible; we hire on a rolling basis. Deadline for all applications is November 15, 2011.

Community Economic Development (CED) Program Manager - Nuru International, Kenya

Community Economic Development (CED) Program Manager at Nuru International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date: 01 Dec 2011

Nuru’s Community Economic Development (CED) Program Manager is experienced in operational and performance management of rural microcredit and savings programs serving one to two thousand clients in remote, agricultural communities.

The fundamental role of the CED Program Manager is to ensure that field operations preserve the integrity and efficacy of the program’s microfinance model, including direct management of CED staff, data and reporting, and supervision of the delivery of rural financial services and training.

The program manager is expected to have formal analytical and quantitative skills, professional project management experience, and a background in effective team management. To view this information online go to : http://www.nuruinternational.org/takeaction/jobsvolunteer.html.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage microfinance operations in order to deliver high quality training and services to community members, while ensuring loan portfolio and all lending activities comply with Nuru CED microfinance model guidelines and performance expectations.
• Maintain and develop Nuru’s information systems, including basic bookkeeping, Mifos MIS and reporting suite, and integration of reporting needs for operational and accounting systems.
• Ensure the CED Program is operationally and financially sustainable and scalable, including efficient management of program budget.
• Achieve pre-determined seasonal goals.
• Train and mentor the CED Program team, empowering local leaders in the CED Program to continuously take more ownership of the program.
• Oversee and further develop financial trainings for individuals, groups, and staff.
• Improve implementation of CED interventions to meet the needs of Nuru’s members.
• Assess and develop Nuru CED’s mobile banking services.
• Implement monitoring tools and processes to evaluate impact of the CED Program.
• Refine existing program metrics to improve accuracy in its reflection of the community poverty level and operational effectiveness.
• Recruit new members and scale to new communities within the CED Program expansion framework.

Specific Skills and Attributes:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or International Development, MBA preferred.
• At least 2 years operational field experience in microfinance (rural credit cooperatives or microsavings and microcredit institutions preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of project management, preferably in an international setting.
• Experience setting up and maintaining information systems (experience with Mifos MIS strongly preferred).
• Formal data management experience, solid quantitative skills, and advanced level experience with Excel.
• Prior experience living and working in the developing world.
• High commitment to organization’s mission and theory of change.
• Strong leadership and team building experience.
• Effective crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving in uncertain environments.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume/CV and cover letter to jobs@nuruinternational.org

Please outline how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and include how you heard about this opportunity.

Finance Associate - UNFPA, Nairobi

Finance Associate at UNFPA in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011

Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 1 Year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds
Level: ICS 6 (G-6)
Closing Date: 12 September 2011
Organizational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Organizational Context

• Under the guidance and overall supervision of the Operations Manager, the Finance Associate ensures the effective functioning of financial operations and systems in support of the programme and office management.
• He/she works closely with programme and project staff providing financial monitoring and analysis of projects and advising managers on expenditure trends and implementation rates.
• The Finance Associate is also a member of the Country Office management services team managing financial aspects of Country Office operations.
• He/she may supervise clerical and support staff.

Results-Oriented Functional Statements

• Supports the monitoring of programme financial performance for all core and noncore resources by providing necessary financial information and analysis, including
• implementation rate against indicators/results. Detects potential over-under expenditure problems and suggests remedial action.
• Develops tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of programme and project budgets, coordinates compilation of financial data and provides accurate
• and up-dated financial information to HQ on a continuous basis.
• Interprets financial policies and procedures particularly relating to NEX and provides guidance and training to staff and project managers. Strives to identify ways in which programme financial needs can be met within existing policies.
• Assists in the management of the Country Office budget by budget formulation, controlling allotments, monitoring expenditures, and preparing revisions according to the needs of the office.
• Ensures the effective financial recording and reporting system, internal control and audit follow-up and processes financial transactions in an accurate and timely way.
• Reviews and monitors charges for common services and cost recovery taking into account maximum cost efficiency and represents UNFPA’s interest in related negotiations and agreements

Functional Competencies

Business acumen

• Independently gathers, analyses and interprets data and information from a wide range of sources using appropriate analytical tools and professional standards.
• Identifies warning signs based on financial analysis, probes for clarification or points of concern and presents findings

Client orientation

• Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients, actively supports the interests of the client and researches potential solutions to client needs.
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule and addresses client needs and deadlines promptly and diplomatically

Implementing management systems

• Maintains information/databases on system design features and develops system components.
• Makes recommendations relative to work-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems design.

Corporate Competencies: Values

Integrity/Commitment to mandate

• Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken.
• Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and to the organizational vision.

Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning

• Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means.
• Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others.
• Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.

Valuing diversity

• Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity.
• Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences.
• Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

Managing Relationships

Working in teams

• Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives.
• Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.

Communicating information and ideas

• Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner.
• Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information.
• Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.

Conflict and self management

• Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict.
• Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person.
• Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.

Working with people

Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management

• Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team.
• Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors.
• Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn.
• Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

Analytical and strategic thinking

• Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data.
• Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results.
• Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.

Results orientation/Commitment to excellence

• Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence.
• Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.

Appropriate and transparent decision making

• Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions.
• Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors

Job Requirements:

• Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in finance.
• Experience: 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably part of it with an International organization or the United Nations. Experience in the usage of
• computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc), and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web-based financial management systems. Knowledge of ATLAS is preferable.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English

Applications with a current CV and P11 (www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc) marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011 –“Finance Associate” should be addressed to: Email address: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Administrative Associate - UNFPA, Nairobi

Administrative Associate at UNFPA in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs

VA/FPA/SOM/04/2011

Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Level: ICS6 (G-6)
Duration: 1 year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Closing Date: 12 September 2011
Organisational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Organizational Context

• Under the guidance and overall supervision of the International Operations Manager (IOM), the Administrative Associate provides functional leadership in human resource, administrative and financial systems of the Country Office.
• He/she delivers quality services in HR, administration and finance to internal and external clients mastering all relevant rules, guidelines, processes and procedures.
• He/she takes a client-oriented, results-focused approach to interpreting the rules, procedures and guidelines in service of the country programme, providing support and guidance to the Country Office and UNFPA-supported projects

Results-Oriented Functional Statement

• Adapts processes and procedures, anticipates and manages operational requirements of programme/project inputs under national execution in terms of personnel, subcontracts, equipment, fellowships, study tours and other programme and project related events to facilitate programme/project delivery.
• Prepares and monitors the administrative budget and ensures financial transactions are in accordance with UNFPA financial rules and procedures. Proposes procedures to improve internal controls and efficiency and responds to audit issues.
• Manages the recruitment and selection process applying best practice HR tools and mechanisms, advises and briefs managers and project personnel on different types of contracting modalities, HR policies and benefits, coordinates the E-PAD process and advises on performance issues.
• Implements corporate systems and applications in support of finance and human resource management and country office operations; creates systems and mechanisms for effective management of UNFPA resources required for NEX, and advises and trains project staff in NEX procedures. Maintains continuous and accurate/up-dated flow of information between Country Office and HQ.
• Reviews procurement requests and initiates procurement procedures for office and project equipment, supplies and services in a transparent and cost-effective manner; recommends procurement decision. Contributes to the smooth running of the office by ensuring the provision and maintenance of services and supplies following-up processes and maintaining up-to-date inventory and records.
• Reviews and prepares material for common system activities relating to common services and premises, cost recovery, privileges and immunities, entitlement and salary surveys, security etc and represents UNFPA in related inter-agency meetings and working groups in the absence of supervisor.

Functional Competencies:

Business acumen

• Independently gathers, analyses and interprets data and information from a wide range of sources using appropriate analytical tools and professional standards.
• Identifies warning signs based on financial analysis, probes for clarification or points of concern and presents findings

Client orientation

• Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients, actively supports the interests of the client and researches potential solutions to client needs
• Organizes and prioritizes work schedule and addresses client needs and deadlines promptly and diplomatically

Implementing management systems

• Maintains information/databases on system design features and develops system components.
• Makes recommendations relative to work-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems design.

Corporate Competencies: Values

• Integrity/Commitment to mandate
• Acts in accordance with UN/UNFPA values and holds himself/herself accountable for actions taken. Demonstrates personal commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and to the organizational vision.

Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning

• Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means.
• Learns from others inside and outside the organization adopting best practices created by others. 
• Actively produces and disseminates new knowledge.

Valuing diversity

• Demonstrates an international outlook, appreciates differences in values and learns from cultural diversity. 
• Takes actions appropriate to the religious and cultural context and shows respect, tact and consideration for cultural differences.
• Observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

Managing Relationships

• Working in teams
• Works collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of UNFPA to allow the achievement of common goals and shared objectives.
• Actively seeks resolution of disagreements and supports the decisions of the team.

Communicating information and ideas

• Delivers oral and written information in a timely, effective and easily understood manner.
• Participates in meetings and group discussions actively listening and sharing information.
• Frankly expresses ideas with the intent to resolve issues, considers what others have to say and responds appropriately to criticism.

Conflict and self management

• Manages personal reactions by remaining calm, composed and patient even when under stress or during a crisis and avoids engaging in unproductive conflict.
• Expresses disagreement in constructive ways that focus on the issue not the person.
• Tolerates conditions of uncertainty or ambiguity and continues to work productively.

Working with people

• Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
• Integrates himself/herself into the work unit seeking opportunities to originate action and actively contributing to achieving results with other members of the team.
• Knows his/her limitations and strength, welcomes constructive criticism and feedback and gives honest and contractive feedback to colleagues and supervisors.
• Seeks new challenges and assignments and exhibits a desire to learn.
• Accepts responsibility for personal performance participating in individual work planning and objective setting seeking feedback and acting to continuously improve performance.

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Uses appropriate analytical tools and logic to gather, define and analyze information, situations and problems and draws logical conclusions from data.
• Demonstrates an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focusing on tasks and activities which have a strategic impact on results.
• Anticipates and meets information needs of the team and other stakeholders.

Results orientation/Commitment to excellence

• Strives to achieve high personal standard of excellence.
• Takes action that goes beyond responding to the obvious needs of the situation and persists until successful outcomes are achieved.

Appropriate and transparent decision making

• Makes timely and appropriate decisions taking into consideration various and complex issues and takes responsibility for the impact of decisions.
• Inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviors.

Job Requirements:

• Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Experience: 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in administration, preferably part of it with an International organization or the United Nations. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc), and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, and experience in handling of web-based financial management systems. Knowledge of ATLAS is preferable.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English.

Applications with a current CV and P11 (www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc) marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/01/2011 –“Administrative Associate” should be addressed to: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

National Programme Associate - UNFPA, Nairobi

National Programme Associate at UNFPA in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

VA/FPA/SOM/05/2011

Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Level: ICS 6 (G-6)
Duration: 1 year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Closing Date: 12 September 2011
Organisational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Organizational Context

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the overall guidance of the Representative and the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative, the Programme Associate supports the design, planning, monitoring and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation, keeping project files and documents and following up on recommendations.
• The Programme Associate applies established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, gender and reproductive health.
• He/she is instrumental in facilitating programme/ project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanismsand systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• The Programme Associate maintains collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff.

Results-Oriented Functions

• Participates in the identification and formulation of the country programme and component projects, by compiling and analyzing information in the subject areas of UNFPA assistance to the Government, assist in drafting work plans and prepares tables and statistical data.
• Evaluates programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results, conducting field visits, participating in review meetings and evaluation missions and preparing regular inputs to status and progress reports.
• Analyzes basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follows up on recommendations
• In coordination with national counterparts and project personnel guides routine implementation of assigned AWPs, coordinating the delivery of project inputs, ensuring participation of national counterparts in training activities.
• Provides logistical support to projects by coordinating review meetings and other project related workshops and events. Keep undated knowledge on UNFPA implementation policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Country Office and drafting relevant materials for dissemination
• Supports the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Country Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background material for use in discussions and public events.
• Establishes and maintains records network of donor and public information contacts and provides assistance in organizing and conducting donor meetings and public information events.
• Serve as a focal point for sub-offices programme communications by keeping records, follow up on actions and communicate feedback to the field.
• Facilitate plan and record programme meetings and follow on recommendations.

Functional Competencies

• Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda
• Results-based programme development and management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches
• Resource mobilization
• Report writing skills

Job knowledge/Technical expertise

Corporate Competencies:

• Integrity
• Commitment to the organization and its mandate
• Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity
• Developing people/Coaching and mentoring
• Performance management
• Fostering Innovation and Empowerment
• Working in teams, positive attitude as a member in the team.
• Communicating information and ideas
• Self management/Emotional intelligence
• Conflict management/Negotiating and resolving disagreements
• Analytical and strategic thinking in the area of work
• Results orientation/Commitment to excellence
• Appropriate and transparent decision making ability
• Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning ability

Job Requirements:

• Academic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Health, Population, Demography and/or other related Social Science field is preferable.
• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience in the public or private sector.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written English.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications.

Applications with a current CV and P11 (www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc) marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/05/2011 – Programme Associate” should be forwarded to email address:  

recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Area Managers for Mt Kenya - ChildFund Kenya, Nanyuki

Area Managers for Mt Kenya at ChildFund Kenya in Nanyuki - Kenyan Jobs

ChildFund Kenya, a non profitable organization whose mandate is to improve the well-being of children and to enhance opportunities for the development of their potential seeks to recruit Area Managers for Mt Kenya ,the positions will be based in Nanyuki

Job Summary:

Reporting to Regional Manager, Eastern, the Area Manager will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of Area/Cluster programming, in particular: high quality contract deliverables / compliance; reports preparation and conceptual strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate CBO/Federation development and timely submission of project proposals and work-plans
• Ensure Cluster/Area project compliance with National Office/donor contracts by way of planning, implementation, field monitoring visits and compiling of quality narrative and financial reports
• Ensure all the affiliate CBO projects adhere to the organisation’s programming principles; procurement, administrative and financial policies
• Monitor project to pro-actively identify risks related to contract compliance and prescribe, implement and manage corrective action
• Ensure timely submission of progress reports that meet the organizations/donor requirements, as stipulated in the contract.
• Build and foster good relations between ChildFund Kenya, other NGOs, and GOK in order to enhance ChildFund, Kenya image, visibility and access to information resources.
• Enhance effective communication at all levels between the Cluster/Area staff, within the projects areas, National office and other partner agencies
• Participate in the relevant District/County Child Protection, Development Policy & Advocacy formulation forums.
• Represent and speak for ChildFund Kenya in forums/matters related to Child Protection & Development within the Cluster/Projects areas of operation.
• Ensure adequate program and project Design/Planning, Monitoring, Implementation and Evaluation within his area of jurisdiction.
• To lead, manage and motivate Programme teams, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance
• Ensure the capacity of ChildFund Area staff and partners is developed as appropriate in institutional and organizational development, technical themes relevant to the program and project cycle management skills (project identification and design, project implementation, project evaluation and learning), etc.
• Ensure that systems are structured and staffed appropriately to maintain effective and efficient management and use of all resources including financial resources, transport, supplies and capital assets in line with ChildFund Kenya policies and guidelines
• Being the budget holder, should ensure effective financial and budgetary control of all budgets.

Requirements:

• Degree level qualification in Development studies or Social Sciences with a minimum 3 years experience in Programme Design, Implementation & donor contract management
• Demonstrated experience implementing programs with Community Based Organizations
• Team Player with excellent communication and community mobilization skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• High level of credibility and integrity

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for please submit your application and a detailed CV, current contact and three referees to hr@kenya.childfund.org on or before 2nd September, 2011.

Candidates will be required to produce hard copies of academic and professional qualification during the interview.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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.

Bioinformatician - International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi

Bioinformatician at The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Closing Date: Friday, 30 September 2011
ILRI/CGIAR Campus, Nairobi
Vacancy Number: CO/BECA/08/11
Department: BecA-ILRI Hub
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year term with possibility of renewal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI also manages the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub at ILRI, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. BecA is an initiative developed within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)/ African Union African Biosciences initiative. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region.

The BecA Hub facilities are world class, including a range of molecular, plant transformation, and genomics laboratories and equipment (e.g. 454 sequencing, Biosafety level 3 laboratory, plant growth facilities). The Hub hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa's development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa's natural resources. Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/.

ILRI seeks to recruit a Bioinformatician to work within the BecA Hub.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and quality control of large amounts of data;
• Design, implement and manage database(s) to store and sequence data;
• Processing and analyzing data using a wide range of tools (including BLAST, sequence assemblers, MEGAlign, ?)
• Use scripting to aid and automate analysis.

Requirements:

• Master's in Bioinformatics or related field;
• 3 – 5 years work experience in a bioinformatics position
• Knowledge of Genetics, Biotechnology and their applications
• Demonstrate experience working and developing in a Linux environment
• Knowledge in SQL and scripting languages (PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby)

Terms of appointment:
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI's Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only.  The position is on a 3-year fixed contract. ILRI will give a competitive salary/benefits package to the successful candidate.

Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 30 September 2011.

The position title and reference number "BIOINFORMATICIAN: BIOINFO/BECA/08/11" should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Communications Officer - International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Nairobi (Salary KES 130,833)

Communications Officer at The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi (Salary KES 130,833) - Kenyan Jobs

Closing Date: Wednesday, 31 August 2011
ILRI/CGIAR Campus, Nairobi
Vacancy Number: CO/BECA/08/11
Department: BecA-ILRI Hub
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year term with possibility of renewal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China). ILRI also manages the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub at ILRI, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. BecA is an initiative developed within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)/ African Union African Biosciences initiative. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region.

The BecA Hub facilities are world class, including a range of molecular, plant transformation, and genomics laboratories and equipment (e.g. 454 sequencing, Biosafety level 3 laboratory, plant growth facilities). The Hub hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa's development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa's natural resources. Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/.

The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Communications Officer to develop and implement its communication strategy and to provide communications support to research scientists and technical support staff at the Hub. The person reports to the Director of the BecA-ILRI Hub and will work closely with and liaise with the ILRI Communications Unit.

Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee production of BecA-ILRI Hub publications, including print, CD and web materials in the form of articles, reports, briefs (policy), multimedia products, posters, and information packets.
• Oversee the design, management and content of the Hub website and provide web-friendly content to keep the site interesting and up to date.
• Provide communication/information advise and assistance for BecA-ILRI Hub teams, either by doing the work required or by contracting the work to consultants.
• Edit, proof read and summarize Hub documents, and write articles about BecA-ILRI Hub work, as requested.
• Liaise with local printers and publications' specialists (e.g., Graphics and Public Awareness staff) for producing/publishing/printing BecA-ILRI Hub materials.
• Maintain a BecA-ILRI Hub publications inventory and keep the publications archives and website pages up to date.
• Keep up to date about current trends in research communication and methods used by ILRI's knowledge management, publications and public awareness departments so as to advise BecA-ILRI Hub management of ways to improve Hub communications cost-effectively.
• Support other BecA-ILRI Hub communications activities as requested.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, communications or related subject area.
• At least three years experience in writing, editing, design, web work database management, web content management, blogging, use of Web 2.0 and new media tools.
• Experience in supporting communications and/or media relations in the area of agricultural/environmental research for development is an added advantage.
• Ability to read, understand and assimilate complex technical information to produce clear, well-written summaries.
• Ability to present and package scientific information into various formats to suit specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
• Basic knowledge of and skills in desktop publishing, HTML, photography and photo editing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and well within teams.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication, organizational and documentation skills.

Terms of appointment:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI's Nairobi campus and is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to six months probation period, individual performance and availability of funding.

Job Level and Salary:

This positions is level 2D and starting salary is KES.130,833.00 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI's National Recruited Staff scheme.

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest, detailed CV, names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to e-mail: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 31st August, 2011.

The position title and reference number "COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER – CO/BECA/08/10" should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application. We regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find out more about ILRI and the BecA-ILRI Hub, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org and http://hub.africabiosciences.org

ILRI is an equal opportunities employer

Community Mobilization Officers - Jhpiego, Nairobi & Kisumu

Community Mobilization Officers at Jhpiego in Nairobi & Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

TUPANGE, The Kenya Urban Reproductive Health Initiative, is a five year project whose goal is to increase and sustain contraceptive use among the urban poor in Kenya. The project is implemented by Jhpiego and its consortium partners.

We are currently recruiting individuals with good organizational skills who is are team players, dedicated, hard working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking.

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION OFFICERS

(2 positions Nairobi & Kisumu)

Reporting to the City Program Manager the Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of Tupange family planning community activities within Tupange program sites.

Responsibilities:

• Act as project liaison between clinical and community support with all Tupange partners
• Support the implementation of the community strategy within project sites
• Coordinate community mobilization activities for family planning services including for FP Integrated outreach, in-reach camps and monthly health camps to ensure effective community participation
• In collaboration with DHMT, ensure linkages/ harmonization of activities between the facility and community are implemented in the scheduled period
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the DHMTs and PHMTs of Tupange service community health activities
• Support training and orientation of community health workers in community approaches and in FP
• Provide technical assistance and support for the integration of FP into Community health activities
• In collaboration with DHMTs, provide technical assistance in mentorship and supportive supervision of community health workers
• Support quality improvement of community based FP service delivery activities
• Promote community ownership and commitment for enhancing FP program sustainability
• Work with special groups (youth, men, urban poor) to ensure improved access to FP services
• Assist in monitoring and evaluation of project community health activities, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Community Health, Public Health, Nursing and related studies
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in community based health work, community approaches, and/or social mobilization
• Preference will be given to candidates with reproductive health/family planning experience
• Demonstrated ability to train community health workers and communities in health related topics including reproductive health/family planning
• Good analytical, communication and report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage project management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team work
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and cover letter to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net not later than 31st August 2011.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Service Delivery Officers - Jhpiego in Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu

Service Delivery Officers at Jhpiego in Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

TUPANGE, The Kenya Urban Reproductive Health Initiative, is a five year project whose goal is to increase and sustain contraceptive use among the urban poor in Kenya. The project is implemented by Jhpiego and its consortium partners.

We are currently recruiting individuals with good organizational skills who is are team players, dedicated, hard working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking.

SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICERS

(3 positions – Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu)

Reporting to the City Program Manager the Service Delivery Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of family planning (FP) service delivery activities within Tupange program sites.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with DHMTs and private sector providers, develop Tupange service delivery activities.
• Coordinate and follow up all Tupange provider trainings
• Provide technical assistance for the integration of FP into existing clinical services and in FP outreaches and in-reaches in the various districts
• Liaise with other consortium partners to ensure availability of FP commodities, equipment and expendable supplies
• Provide technical assistance to DHMTs and in mentorship and supportive supervision of health care workers
• Support quality improvement and quality assurance family planning services and data in targeted health facilities, including availability of contraceptives and FP equipment and supplies
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation of the program, including assisting in FP operations research
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kenya Registered Nurse or Clinical Officer
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementation of FP programs
• Demonstrated competency in FP service provision of long acting and permanent methods of contraception
• Proficient in FP training, coaching and mentorship for long acting methods of contraception
• Experience in support supervision especially for RH/FP/HIV services
• Trained in clinical training skills (CTS) will be added advantage
• Experience in working with GOK and private health programs
• Competent in development and implementation of work plans, monitoring activities and reports
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and cover letter to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net not later than 31st August 2011.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor - Jhpiego, USAID’s Maternal & Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP), Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor at Jhpiego for the USAID’s Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP) in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Jhpiego is the lead implementing partner for the USAID’s Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP), which aim to scale up evidence-based, high impact maternal, newborn and child health interventions toward reductions in maternal and child mortality.

We are currently looking for a senior experienced individual with excellent technical skills who is a team player, dedicated, hard working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking.

Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor will be seconded to the Department of Family Health (DFH) by the MCHIP Kenya program, to support the four divisions of the department in areas of monitoring and evaluation and specifically, in the completion of the M&E frameworks and capacity building for the implementation of an effective M&E / HMIS system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Division Directors and staff in the provinces to create, test, and refine relevant M&E frameworks for effective collection, storage and use of service provision data
• Work with program officers in producing and maintaining up-to-date PMP tables
• Assist in gathering technical updates on program planning, monitoring, evaluation and operations research
• Facilitate on-the-job M&E training for capacity development of colleagues in the DFH
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for each major activity undertaken
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports.

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in the mathematics, health or related field - an advanced degree will be an added advantage
• Five years of work experience in leading monitoring and evaluation of health projects and/or HMIS work in Kenya. Experience handling maternal and child health data will be an added advantage
• Experience working with MOH systems and personnel and in USAID-funded projects an asset
• Excellent analytical, oral and report- writing skills
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of SPSS and MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Basic understanding of Reproductive Health related issues.

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net not later than 31st August 2011.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

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

Youth Development Coordinator - Peace and Development Forum (PDF), Nakuru

Youth Development Coordinator for the Peace and Development Forum (PDF) in Nakuru - Kenyan Jobs

Peace and Development Forum (PDF) is a not- for profit consortium of over 200 youth self-help groups in Central Rift Valley.

With its head office based in Nakuru, PDF through partnership with Mercy Corps, an international NGO is currently implementing a local empowerment and peace building program in Nakuru and Molo districts- LEAP II.

The over-arching goal of LEAP II is to strengthen the ability of local, district, and provincial structures to address the root causes of post-election violence and promote sustainable peace and reconciliation.

PDF is working in partnership with Mercy Corps to contribute to this goal through supporting youth integration and addressing a key cause of violence through youth leadership training, small scale Cash-for-Work community reconstruction projects, and income generation activities.

Peace and Development Forum (PDF) is inviting applications from a suitably qualified candidate to apply for the following vacancy to be based in Nakuru with extensive travel in Molo district.

Youth Development Coordinator (YDC)

The youth development coordinator will work under PDF to coordinate and ensure the effective management and implementation of the LEAP II program activities.

Successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must be a Kenyan aged 20 – 35 years
• Holder of Bachelor’s degree in community development, social studies or an equivalent
• More than two years experience in community development required
• Strong community mobilization and training skills
• Commitment to working with the youth and communities of diverse cultures
• Willingness to work in all kinds of environments and people in target areas
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Ability to adjust to flexible work schedule and adapt to project work tasks
• Excellent organizational and report writing skills
• Ability to maintain on-going and frequent communications with project team
• Highly responsible about meeting deadlines
• Fluent in English and Swahili
• Non-judgmental, open-minded, conflict and culturally sensitive
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be ready to assume work immediately

If you think you are the one we are looking for, please send your cover letter, updated CV, salary scale and three referees and their contacts by either Post, Email and or hand delivery to:


The National Coordinator
Peace and Development Forum (PDF)
P.O. 18238- 20100, Nakuru

Or Email: pdf@pdfkenya.org

or Drop them at Prestige Mall 2nd Floor Room 7 & 8, Nakuru.

To reach us on or before 4:00 pm August 25th 2011

Project Coordinator - Cesvi, Nairobi

Project Coordinator at Cesvi in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 September 2011
CODE 61/2011 PC KEN
Duration 6 Months (+6)

Required Competencies

• Degree or previous experience in management of social projects Previous experience in administration and management of EC projects
• Fluency in spoken and written English

Desirable Competences

• Previous experience in Africa developing countries, in particular in Kenya, for at least 4/5 years Team working oriented

Work Context
Cesvi is active in Kenya in Nairobi's surroundings with a project supporting children affected by disabilities and in Dadaab camp with a project financed by Italian cooperation on SWM and abattoirs' rehabilitation. Ultimately we are starting in Dadaab with some projects focused on primary emergency in order to face the drought affecting the entire Africa Horn. The current project aims to achieve mainly 3 goals:

• Strenghten and support government of Kenya, local authorities and No-state actors in preventing and combating WFCL;
• Creation of CSR and public and private public partnership to fight worst forms of CL in Embakasi, Kasarani, Njiru, Suba, Siaya, and Kisumu districts;
• Ensure Children participation in addressing Child labour issues at national and local level.

Job Description
The Project Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

• general coordination, technical direction and activities supervision;
• project implementation as per approved proposal;
• administrative and financial supervision;
• monitoring and evaluation of all the activities carried out directly from Cesvi and/or the other implementing partner.

Further information will be given during the interview which will take place in Bergamo, Italy or alternatively in Kenya at the regional Office of Nairobi.

To apply, please visit this page
http://hr.cesvi.org/?name=details&id=327

Information Communications Technology (ICT) Officer - CARE International, Dadaab

Information Communications Technology (ICT) Officer at CARE International in Dadaab – Kenyan Jobs

CARE International in Kenya seeks to fill the following position:

INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) OFFICER (Ref: ICT/08/2011) based in Dadaab

Reporting to the ICT Coordinator, the ICT Officer will provide technical support in Information Technology to staff in Dadaab by analyzing, installing, establishing, maintenance, usage and update of new technology and Software for data processing and communication, design, develop and maintain Computer networks, trouble shooting and providing preventive maintenance services on the ICT equipment. The incumbent will maintain inventory of ICT equipment for Dadaab Main Office, Ifo, Dagahley and Hagadera camps.

Job summary:

Reporting to the ICT Coordinator, the ICT Office will provide technical support in Information Technology to staff in Dadaab by analyzing, installing, establishing, maintenance, usage and update of new technology and Software for data processing and communication

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Ensure Network Availability 24/7
• Work with the supervisor to design, develop and maintain Computer networks.
• Ensure computer security, antivirus and apply patches on operating systems and office applications
• Trouble shooting and providing preventive maintenance services on the ICT equipment for Dadaab DMO and Camps
• Work with ICT t coordinator to evaluate the ICT systems on a continuous basis
• Provide technical advisory services in relation to new or appropriate technology for office use through guidance by supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of ICT equipment for DMO, Ifo, Dagahaley and Hagardera camps.
• Liaise with procurement on ICT equipment repair, raise PRs for approvals by ict coordinator
• Deliver and ensure customer service to all Users
• Provide technical support for staff in the use of computers, software and other communication of the equipment
• Providing support in the use of ICT equipment for presentations
• Troubleshoot software and hardware at Dadaab DMO and Camps
• Help in giving specifications for new ICT equipments to be purchased for Dadaab field Office and camps
• Advice users on IT best practice on issues of ICT equipment, internet and email usage
• Identify ICT equipments that needs replacements
• Liaise with supervisor in developing new approaches to helpdesk support to improve delivery of such services.

Database Management & Administration

• Maintain high availability on the client side for Scala database systems and Internet/Intranet/Email to users
• Provide backup support to Financial Systems (Scala) and other major databases.
• Run systems off-line information back-ups and manage the off-site storage.
• Responsible for Scala user creations, access controls and ensures data integrity and maximum uptime
• Develop suitable training areas for users and provide the same in small clusters of 3-4 users due to the nature of work at RAP.
• Training staff on need basis on the various relevant ICT applications
• Work with the ict coordinator to identify and prepare annual training calendar
• Prepare training manuals and guidelines and IT Tips to users.
• Work with ict coordinator to find best ways to disseminate training materials to users.

Work with the ICT Coordinator in Administration of

• V-SAT (Back stopping V-Sat technical problems in liaison with the internet service providers and Monitor bandwidth utilization using bandwidth monitoring devices in place. Perform Security Management of firewalls and routers)
• Mail Server (Create and delete users on the Mail server, give rights to Staff to access shared resources on LAN, perform a daily data backup for Staff Mail Database and shared folders.)
• Any other duty assigned by supervisor whenever applicable, the holder is required to perform any other job related to his work.
• Work with the ICT Coordinator in maintaining data storage and security for the organization
• Ensure mail system, financial, program and support data backups are done daily.
• Liaise with the supervisor to ensure accessibility of all key services 24/7 to the Rap programme.
• Work with supervisor to ensure integrity of all program data.

Authority:

Spending Authority: None,
Supervise computer repairs/servicing works at site, giving directions and allocating tasks to contractors.

Contacts/Key Relationships:

• CARE staff
• Users
• UNHCR and Sister Agencies
• External technical services partners.

Direct Reports: None

Working Conditions:

The position is based at Dadaab Main Office (DMO) with frequent movements to Hagadera, Ifo and Dagahaley camps as well as any other extension camps and program sites. This is a none-family working station. Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement to and from work station to Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (Scheduled convoys). The incumbent must strictly adherence to security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy. The incumbent may to travel to Nairobi office occasionally to perform official responsibilities as will be required

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
• 3 years working experience in an IT positions in a busy environment
• A+ certificate is an added advantage
• Competencies: Able to work under harsh, risk and extreme conditions, good judgment and problem solver
• Good planning and organizing abilities
• Able to make sound decisions and under pressure.

Applications:

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, indicating the reference number in the subject line together with a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 24th August, 2011 to the Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya. Email: vacancies@care.or.ke. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Women are encouraged to apply. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Warning to all applicants:

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Finance Officer (Emergency Intervention) - Trócaire Somalia Country Programme, Nairobi

Finance Officer (Emergency Intervention) at Trócaire Somalia Country Programme in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Trócaire Somalia Country Programme offers a challenging opportunity for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following positions.

FINANCE OFFICER (EMERGENCY INTERVENTION)

9 month fixed term position

The position:

Finance officer will support the finance team during the period of the emergency drought intervention to ensure adherence to quality financial stewardship, internal control and compliance with Audit requirements for the Somalia Programme.

The position has a key focus on financial document review and data capture of financial operations and reporting related to the emergency interventions. This position is Nairobi based.

Competencies:

• The candidate must have at least a Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized University in addition to a CPA (III) or ACCA Level II. A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role is essential.
• The candidate should also be computer literate with excellent knowledge and ability to use advanced and computerized accounting systems.
• Other desirable skills include strong analytical skills, ability to prepare and present concise and accurate financial reports, strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within a time-pressured environment.
• The holder should be a good communicator, both verbal and written, as well as have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Please send your application letters, including an updated CV not exceeding 3 pages indicating and names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:

The Human Resources Officer,
Trocaire Regional Office,
P.O Box 66300 – 00800 NAIROBI

Or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke

Closing date for application: 23rd August 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only those who meet the required criteria need apply.

Finance and Administration Officer - Trócaire Somalia Country Programme, Mandera

Finance and Administration Officer at Trócaire Somalia Country Programme in Mandera – Kenyan Jobs

Trócaire Somalia Country Programme offers a challenging opportunity for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following positions.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

The position:

The Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for both Health and Education Programme in Mandera on Financial and Administrative matters to ensure that programme support activities at Mandera office are conducted with efficiency, within the budget and in accordance with Trócaire policies and procedures.

The holder will aim to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the programme by monitoring cash flows and trends, ensure adherence to project budgets by tracking income and expense accounts against budgets, analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements, and projections, in addition to coordinating programme support activities in Mandera office.

This position will be based in Mandera, with regular visits to Nairobi office.

Competencies:

• The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized University with strong finance and management background, in addition to CPA (III) or ACCA Level II.
• A minimum of 5 years experience budgeting and reporting for donor funded projects preferably from the field level of an International NGO.
• The candidate should also be computer literate with hands on experience using an advanced and computerized accounting system. Audits and office management skills is essential.
• Other desirable skills include strong analytical, supervisory and leadership skills, ability to prepare and present concise and accurate financial reports, strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within a time pressured environment.
• The holder should also possess good communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Please send your application letters, including an updated CV not exceeding 3 pages indicating and names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:

The Human Resources Officer,
Trocaire Regional Office,
P.O Box 66300 – 00800 NAIROBI

Or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke

Closing date for application: 23rd August 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only those who meet the required criteria need apply.