Audit & Compliance Trainer - CARE International, Dadaab

Audit & Compliance Trainer for CARE International in Dadaab - Kenyan Jobs

Closing date: 19 Sep 2011

CARE International in Kenya is looking for a suitable individual to fill the position of Audit & Compliance Trainer within its Refugee Assistance Programme (RAP) in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya. This is a non-family duty station.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Audit and Compliance Manager, the incumbent will directly support the Sub Office by carrying out compliance assignments including audits and trainings to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements including donor regulations. The incumbent will also take lead in the risk identification, reporting and follow-up to ensure recommendations are implemented to mitigate those risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, document and recommend measures to mitigate financial risks in programs and support processes that are implemented by CARE Kenya in Dadaab sub office.
• Plan and undertake audits to identify and recommend measures to mitigate financial risks in all CARE processes.
• Ensure timely implementation of internal and external audit recommendations by following up with process holders.
• Perform system reviews and recommend measures to mitigate the risks and support process holders in addressing existing gaps.
• Enhance compliance by undertaking trainings, sharing information and guidance to build the capacity of staff to by increasing their knowledge of CARE policies, donor requirements and government regulations among other external requirements.
• Support program in the management of sub grants by ensuring program compliance with CARE sub grant policies, donor and other regulations; undertake reviews of sub agreements, contracts and MOUs and support sub-grantees through financial reviews, audits and training.
• To provide impartial advice to sub office management on all aspects of financial and administrative policy implementation and donor compliance.
• Participate in sub office Senior Management meetings and implement agreed audit and compliance actions.
• Carry out special assignments including investigations as required by management.

Qualifications and Competences:

• Degree in Business Administration or commerce with Qualification in ACCA or CPA.
• Minimum of 4 years audit experience and demonstrated experience in training on financial and compliance issues. Knowledge of major donor regulations like UNHCR, USAID, ECHO will be an added advantage
• Understanding of financial management and reporting systems in an NGO setting
• Ability to review and analyze financial statements and reports
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent writing and strong computer skills in Ms Office and Database software.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, indicating reference numbers in the application together with a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 19th September, 2011 to the Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya. Email: vacancies@care.or.ke. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further details on minimum requirements and full job descriptions, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke

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

Adult Educator – Training Materials Development Specialist - UN Development Programme (UNDP), Nairobi

Adult Educator – Training Materials Development Specialist for the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Closing date: 21 Sep 2011
Title of Consultancy: Adult Educator – Training Materials Development Specialist
Type of Contract: IC – Individual Contractor
Duration of the assignment: 5 Months
Duty station: Nairobi
Expected places of travel: Somaliland & Puntland (security permitting)
Supervisor: UNDP JPLG Project Manager
Anticipated presence at UNDP premises: Full-time presence when in country

Organizational Context The UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralised Service Delivery for Somalia is a 5 year Programme of ILO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF. The partners in the Joint Programme are the Transitional Federal Government, the Government of State of Puntland, the Government of Somaliland, Regional Councils, District Councils, Legislatures, Municipal Associations, International and Local NGOs/CSOs, and the private sector. The Programme is aligned to the programming frameworks of the Somalia Reconstruction and Development Programme 2008-12 and the UN Somalia Assistance Strategy (UNSAS) 2011-2015.

It is envisaged to achieve as wide coverage in Somalia as resources and conditions allow with a comprehensive approach to rendering local governments as credible and professional service providers, increasing public investment in basic services, and strengthening civic awareness and participation in local decision-making and development. The strategy pursued will comprise: (i) policy and legal frameworks for decentralisation, local government, service provision and land, (ii) institutionalising local government systems, vertical and horizontal inter-government linkages and civic education initiatives, (iii) investment in public services and goods through testing the Local Development Fund model, direct service provision and promotion of public-private partnerships, and (iv) processes and systems for housing, land and property disputes and resolution. Throughout the Programme, strong emphasis will be placed on gender and women in local government, human rights and local governance, and good governance principles of transparency, accountability and participation.

The overall objective of the JPLG is that local governments contribute to peace and equitable basic service delivery. The specific objectives of the Joint programme are (1) communities have access to basic services through local governments; and (2) Local governments are accountable and transparent.

III. Objectives of the assignment

The objective of the assignment is to revise the existing set of public expenditure management (PEM) materials for district councils for both Somaliland and Puntland and revise these and incorporate the recently agreed to revised PEM Guideline, LDF and feasibility and cost benefit analysis methodology and make them relevant to the needs of adult learners in Somalia.

The purpose of the assignment is to put at the disposal of trainers, training materials for both trainers and participants, methodologies and processes that will guide them in delivering effective training to adults, many of whom may have low levels of formal schooling and literacy.

IV. Scope of work

In light of the above, the JPLG partner agencies provide support to Somali authorities to develop guidelines for local level public expenditure management processes and subsequent service delivery. These guidelines once endorsed by Somali authorities have been developed into user friendly Training Manuals for trainers and the adult learners. The manuals are intended to guide trainers and provide ongoing support to help trainees develop basic skills needed for engaging in the development process. In 2011 JPLG undertook a revision of the planning and budgeting guideline in both Somaliland and Puntland informed by lessons and experience from the last two years of implementation which has now been endorsed by the respective authorities. In addition the local development fund (LDF) has been established and further work on the project appraisal process to include cost benefit analysis and feasibility of district investment piloted. Within this context, the JPLG is looking to hire a Consultant to revise and update the existing PEM manuals in line with the newly revised guideline and other new initiatives as mentioned above.

JPLG will hire an individual consultant to carry out the consultancy.

The scope of work of the consultant is:

• Take stock of and review current regulations, the existing PEM manuals for Somaliland and Puntland, the newly revised planning and budgeting guidelines, guidelines and manuals of relevance to LDF, cost benefit analysis and feasibility studies related to the PEM process for sub national authorities in Somalia.
• Based on the review of these updates in point one above, then revise the PEM training materials for adult learners and trainers and then as participants based on these manuals.
• Field test these revisions of PEM training materials with trainers and participants.
• Finalize the PEM training materials to be used as part of the JPLG by May 2012.

V. Monitoring and Progress controls

The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the UNDP JPLG Project Manager and will present drafts for discussions to the Joint Program partners. This may be done through teleconference, skype and email.

A work plan for the consultancy will be developed and agreed to no later than two days after the start of the assignment. Evaluation of the IC contract will be made against the benchmarks and deliverables set for the assignment of the consultant at the end of the contract duration.

Final product/deliverable

The outputs will be:

1. Draft revisions of the set of PEM training materials for trainers and participants for Somaliland and Puntland against the revised Guidelines.
2. Following field testing of these materials, the finalization of the PEM training materials.

Review/approval time

The performance of the contractor will be reviewed on bi-monthly basis to approve outputs prior to authorization of payments.

Qualifications/Required Competencies

• Masters Degree in Adult Education, Curriculum Development or any relevant related field.
• At least 5 year’s experience in designing training materials for adult learners in development settings and implementing training activities. oExperience working in post conflict environments and fragile states required.
• Experience in developing materials for local governments.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders and across UN agencies is an asset.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Demonstrable knowledge of or experience in Somalia is an advantage.

Terms of Service

This is a non-staff contract under the Individual Contractor (IC) modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under an IC serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP. The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.

Based on the outcome of the competitive process. The incumbent will be engaged on an IC contract on a retainer basis. The contract will be over span of one year at a pre-determined rate on time and material basis.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/. The closing date for receipt of applications is 21st September 2011

Applicants are required to fill a P11 Form and submit it together with Curriculum Vitae on the online application.

Healthcare Fellow - Nuru International, Kenya

Healthcare Fellow at Nuru International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date: 15 Nov 2011

Overview:
Nuru International’s plan to address our partner communities’ healthcare needs is central to our overall, holistic solutions by equipping Community Health Workers to use tailored interpersonal communication, social marketing, and commodity sales for community and individual behavior change. The Healthcare Fellow will partner with the community to identify the community’s needs in prevention and treatment and then design sustainable healthcare system solutions to meet those needs.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Train and mentor the Healthcare Program team (including Community Health Workers)
• Empower local leaders in the Healthcare Program to continually take ownership of the program
• Achieve pre-determined seasonal goals
• Adapt and implement healthcare interventions within Nuru’s Community Healthcare Worker (CHW) framework to prevent and mitigate under 5 mortality
• Refine CHW trainings and referral and case management systems
• Work with the IGA manager to improve the commodity sales system
• Develop behavior change communication campaigns
• Help to develop new monitoring tools to evaluate impact of the Healthcare Program
• Refine existing program metrics to improve accuracy in its reflection of the community poverty level and operational effectiveness
• Manage program budget efficiently to meet pre-determined goals
• Ensure the Healthcare Program is sustainable and scalable
• Expand Healthcare Program coverage by scaling to new communities

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

• MPH preferred, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing with RN or NP certificate with equivalent experience
• At least 1 – 2 years of experience creating and sustaining healthcare solutions for the poor
• Solid quantitative skills and experience with Excel
• Prior experience living and working in the developing world
• Experience with behavior change communication programs
• High commitment to organization’s mission and theory of change
• Strong work ethic
• Strong leadership, management and team building experience
• Ability to do 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.

Education Fellow - Nuru International, Kenya

Education Fellow at Nuru International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date: 15 Nov 2011

Overview:
Nuru’s plan to address our partner communities’ education needs is central to our overall, holistic solutions. The Education Fellow will partner with the community to carry out the implementation phase of the education program’s new model, which is designed to improve child literacy, with a specific focus on primary school aged children. The Education Fellow is a member of the Foundation Team and will report to the Foundation Team Leader.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the rest of the Education Team as well as the Monitoring and Evaluation Team to develop measurement tools (surveys) to assess the impact of Nuru’s education programs on the poverty level of the community
• Continue to refine the Education umbrella model to incorporate lessons learned
• Manage Nuru’s outreach programs and learning center
• Maintain strong communication with the community, Ministry of Education, and schools at all times.
• Manage program budget efficiently to meet pre-determined goals and achieve program goals
• Ensure education programs are truly sustainable and efficient
• Mentor the Kenyan staff to enhance leadership skills and develop better management and communication abilities

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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 – 5 years of experience in program management and implementation. Experience with alternative education approaches and education systems in a developing country strongly preferred.
• Prior experience living and working in a developing country
• Strong commitment to organization’s mission
• Prior success working closely, leading and building relationships with diverse groups of people, including volunteers
• Strong work ethic
• Strong leadership and team building experience as well as demonstrated success managing a team.
• Ability to do 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.

Agriculture Fellow - Nuru International, Kenya

Agriculture Fellow at Nuru International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date: 15 Nov 2011

Overview:
Seventy percent of the world’s extreme poor live in rural areas. Because the rural poor are Nuru’s primary partners, the plan to address the community’s agricultural needs will be central to the overall solution. The Agriculture Fellow will partner with the community to identify the community’s agricultural needs and design sustainable solutions to meet those needs.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure the Agriculture Program is truly sustainable and scalable
• Train and mentor the Nuru Kenya Agriculture Program team
• Empower local leaders in the Agriculture Program to continually take more and more ownership of the program
• Achieve pre-determined seasonal goals
• Manage program budget efficiently to meet pre-determined goals
• Manage recruiting of new farmers and scale to new communities within the Agriculture Program expansion framework
• Identify the agricultural needs within partner communities
• Develop and implement agricultural interventions to meet the needs of Nuru’s farmers: access to farm inputs; education in agricultural techniques; cash crops; organic fertilizers; and linking farmers’ products with fair markets in order to fight chronic hunger and facilitate income generation in partner communities
• Help to develop new monitoring tools to evaluate impact of the Agriculture Program
• Refine existing program metrics to improve accuracy in its reflection of the community poverty level and operational effectiveness

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

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Business or Agriculture, MA preferred
• At least 2 – 3 years experience in project management
• At least 1 – 2 years of creating and sustaining agricultural solutions for the poor
• Prior experience living and working in the Developing World
• Solid quantitative skills and experience with Excel
• High commitment to organization’s mission and theory of change
• Strong work ethic
• Strong leadership and team building experience
• Ability to do 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.

Chief Training Coordinators - The Kenya Education Staff Institute, Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret, Nyeri, Embu and Garissa

Chief Training Coordinators at The Kenya Education Staff Institute in Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret, Nyeri, Embu and Garissa - Kenyan Jobs

6 Posts

The Kenya Education Staff Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions to be based in the regional centers at Kisumu, Kakamega, Eldoret, Nyeri, Embu and Garissa.

Overall responsibility: To setup, manage and supervise the regional centre.

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Coordinating training programs
• Design, develop, deliver capacity development programs in management
• Maintain standards and participate in monitoring and evaluation of capacity development programs
• Prepare materials, resources and monitoring tools for capacity development programs
• Participate in capacity development surveys and assist in the investigation of potential project areas and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Initiate and co-ordinate management consultancy projects of the institute.
• Report writing for donor and organizational requirements as well as proposal writing for new funding.
• Conduct T.N.A. within the region.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master degree in education administration or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Bachelor degree in education or equivalent from a recognized institution
• Minimum of three years of work experience in carrying out capacity building activities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Good computer skills
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• In depth knowledge of functions and practices of the Ministry of Education
• Ability to use Distance learning methodology will be an added advantage.

Terms and conditions: These are KESI Council recruited positions for which KESI offers a basic salary, medical insurance and leave provisions.

The initial contract period will be for three years, subject to a probationary period of six months.

Gross Salary: Kshs. 74,575 per month.

Application procedure:

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

Director
Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI)
P.O. Box 62592 – 00200
Nairobi.

Alternatively applications can be sent by email to info@kesi.ac.ke

Applications should be sent no later than 20th September 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Trainer - Horizon Contact Centers, Nairobi

Trainer at Horizon Contact Centers in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Position: Trainer
Reporting to: Head of Human Resources
Supervises: None

Position Summary:

The Trainer will be responsible for the preparation, facilitation and assessment of learning and development
programmes, with the aim of facilitating the acquisition or improvement of job related skills and competencies.

This will involve participating in the entire learning and development cycle – from needs analysis; programme design; delivery and post-delivery evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following areas:
• Analyse training needs in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Design and implement appropriate programmes taking into consideration the desired outcome.
• Produce training material for the programmes.
• Represent and deliver learning and development initiatives in line with HR strategy and policies
• Monitor and analyse Return on Investment (ROI) on learning and development activities
• Assess, implement and continuously evaluate training methodologies
• Develop learning and development reports for statistical and routine decision making purposes.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and consolidated annual training reports.
• Maintain relationships within the industry and tertiary education institutions to ensure learning and development within Horizon Contact Centers is in line with local and global trends.

Education and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree - holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Education will have an added advantage
• Training certification is desirable
• Experience in designing training evaluation documentation is a pre-requisite
• Knowledge of appropriate training methodologies for adult learners
• At least 3 years relevant experience - Contact Center industry experience will provide an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent command of the English Language, with a clear accent
• Experience in content development and curriculum design
• Thorough understanding of Outcome Based Learning

Key competencies and attributes:

• Passionate about learning and development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to mature audience
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and time management skills
• Excellent organizational and coaching skills
• Attention to detail, good numerical skills
• Proactive and responsive to business needs

To apply, please log on to: www.horizoncontactcenters.com/careers

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2011

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

Education Cluster Co-Lead - Save the Children UK, NEP, Kenya

Education Cluster Co-Lead at Save the Children UK in North Eastern Province – Kenyan Jobs

Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world. Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights. Our programming activities in Kenya are in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera areas) and Eldoret in the areas of Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Education and Health.We are outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we are determined to change that.

EDUCATION CLUSTER CO-LEAD (6 month Contract)

The incumbent will support the Government of Kenya in planning, coordination and reporting of the education drought response with UN and NGO partners’ humanitarian programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of education partners for the education drought response. GoK focal point, in humanitarian coordination mechanisms as appropriate and ensure effective links with the Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator, other Clusters, and Donors.
• Expand and further engage the humanitarian partners, in the education sector in the response – national/local authorities, Education Institutions; local civil society; faith based organisations, and other stakeholders;
• Identify advocacy issues for the cluster, and develop appropriate messages in consultation with the GoK and Save the Children and UNICEF communications teams for appropriate use. Sustain advocacy for the right of children and youth to education in emergencies and to recognition of the need for education in emergencies as a first phase response.
• Support partners in the development of funding proposals and coordinate timely inputs for the Consolidated Appeal Process; Central Emergency Response Fund; Flash Appeals and other available opportunities as may arise.
• Ensure regular monitoring & evaluation of education response activities and the evolving education/learning needs of children and youth, and report against cluster indicators and the initial education assessment. Task will be carried out with the support of the IM manager.
• Strengthen inter-cluster collaboration to facilitate a cross-sectoral response to education in emergencies.
• Ensure that cross-cutting issues are identified and included in the education in emergencies response strategy in accordance with existing and emergent needs.
• Ensure that cluster members are familiar with and adhere to relevant policy guidelines, minimum quality standards and relevant commitments e.g., EiE, INEE and GoK standards.
• Undertake training and capacity development for the cluster, by identifying education personnel and involving them appropriately.
• Ensure appropriate participatory and community based approaches to Education in emergencies.
• Work with the Ministry focal person to further develop and institutionalize the existing Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Expected background and Experience
• Advanced University degree in Education or Development or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of significant experience in education programme management in the context of international development, including the management of budgets and personnel in emergency contexts preferably in UN or NGO at middle management level.
• Knowledge of the cluster approach guidelines and terms of reference.
• Demonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in education in emergencies, early recovery and post crisis transition. An under standing and training in INEE Minimum Standards for education in emergencies would be an added advantage.
• Formal training in cluster coordination and or demonstrable experience of effective co-ordination at sector or national level would be preferable.
• Ability to use and adapt cluster coordination tools (e.g. stakeholder mapping, CERF, CAP, Flash Appeals.)
• Strong analytical and conceptual skill the ability to think and plan strategically, and to mentor staff in strengthening their own analytical and strategic capabilities.
• Capacity to present ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner while listening to and acknowledging other people’s perspectives.
• Fluency in English (verbal and writing) and another UN language preferred.
• Solid analytical, organizational, negotiating, advocacy and planning skills.
• IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Willingness/ability to travel to field locations.

Application process:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter indicating your expected salary and detailed CV with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:

Head of Human Resources & Administration,
Save the Children UK,
Kenya Programme:

jobskenya@scuk.or.ke not later than 30th August, 2011. Quote the job title on the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Due to the urgency to fill these positions, short listing will be done as applications are received.


“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

Financial Literacy Trainer - Equity Group Foundation, Nairobi

Financial Literacy Trainer at Equity Group Foundation in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs

Equity Group Foundation recognizes the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis. These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustain ability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realizing its vision and mission.

FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINER (VARIOUS POSITIONS)

The Position

• Reporting to the Master Trainer, the role holder will be responsible for building the capacity of micro and small entrepreneurs through financial literacy training.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• A university degree preferably in Education, Entrepreneurship or Business Management with a strong bias in financial and entrepreneurship support.
• At least 2 years experience in training micro and small business owners.
• Extensive experience in group lending methodologies.
• Strong understanding of the provision of financial services to micro and small enterprises.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage the delivery of Financial Literacy trainings.
• Conduct training need assessments prepare and submit reports.
• Develop and implement lessons plans.
• Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees.
• Ensuring that expected training requirements are met.
• Evaluation of trainings conducted.
• Mobilize groups for training.

Desired Skills and Ability

• Experience in preparation of training curricula and manuals for micro and small enterprises.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Community mobilization skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Computer proficiency.

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the address below by 26th August 2011. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

• Applicants to the Entrepreneurship Trainers position should also include a brief write up of not more than one A4 page detailing achievements and support they have given to the SME’s in the course of their work and why you consider yourself to be a resource to SMEs.
• All applications should be in soft and through the emall indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

General Manager- HR, Training & Development
Equity Bank Ltd
P.O. Box 75104-00200
Nairobi

And email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Master Trainer - Equity Group Foundation, Nairobi

Master Trainer at Equity Group Foundation in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Equity Group Foundation recognizes the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis. These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustain ability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realizing its vision and mission.

MASTER TRAINER (VARIOUS POSITIONS)

The Position

• The role holder will be responsible for training in a particular region. He or she will also be responsible for managing Financial Literacy Trainers in that particular region.

Candidate’s Qualifications Knowledge & Experience

• A university degree preferably in Education, Entrepreneurship or Business Management with a strong bias in Finance and entrepreneurship.
• Experience in Training of Trainers (TOT) and adult learning methodologies
• Experience in training micro and small business owners will be an added advantage
• Over 2 years working experience in Credit will be an added advantage
• Hands on experience in preparing training curriculum and manuals for micro and small enterprises.
• Extensive experience on group lending methodologies with a deep understanding of clients needs.
• Good understanding of the provision of financial services to micro and small enterprises

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Assessment for the assigned region
• Design and develop curricula to address the identified training needs
• Develop the training calendar and course brochures
• Develop and update training materials, curricula and training manuals
• Coordinate training in the assigned region
• Train, mentor and supervise trainers in the region and regularly review their performance
• Ensure proper documentation of training activities
• Coordinate and conduct impact assessments
• Develop training evaluation tools and ensure that all the trainings have seen evaluated and prepare training reports for discussion with the Training Coordinator

Desired Skills and Ability

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Community mobilization skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the address below by 26th August 2011. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

• Applicants to the Entrepreneurship Trainers position should also include a brief write up of not more than one A4 page detailing achievements and support they have given to the SME’s in the course of their work and why you consider yourself to be a resource to SMEs.
• All applications should be in soft and through the emall indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

General Manager- HR, Training & Development
Equity Bank Ltd
P.O. Box 75104-00200
Nairobi

And email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Entrepreneurship Trainer - Equity Group Foundation, Nairobi

Entrepreneurship Trainer at Equity Group Foundation in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

Equity Group Foundation recognizes the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis. These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustain ability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realizing its vision and mission.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINER (VARIOUS POSITIONS)

The Position

• Reporting to the Program Manager – Entrepreneurship Program, the role holders will be responsible for training entrepreneurs in entrepreneurship and small business management.

Candidate’s Qualifications Knowledge and Experience

• A university degree preferably in Entrepreneurship or Business Management.
• At least five years work experience with micro, small and medium sized enterprises.
• Experience in preparing training curricula and manuals for micro and small enterprises.
• Practical experience in offering business advisory.
• Practical experience in business management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, conduct and manage the delivery of Entrepreneurship Training in a region.
• Coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs.
• Facilitation of market linkages and business networks for the micro and small enterprises.
• Conduct training need assessments prepare and submit reports.
• Participate in the development and update of training materials.
• Ensure proper documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt.
• Evaluation of trainings conducted. Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees.

Desired Skills and Ability

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Training and facilitation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Community mobilization skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the address below by 26th August 2011. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

• Applicants to the Entrepreneurship Trainers position should also include a brief write up of not more than one A4 page detailing achievements and support they have given to the SME’s in the course of their work and why you consider yourself to be a resource to SMEs.
• All applications should be in soft and through the emall indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

General Manager- HR, Training & Development
Equity Bank Ltd
P.O. Box 75104-00200
Nairobi

And email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Call Centre/BPO Trainer - BPO Company, Nairobi

Call Centre/BPO Trainer at a BPO Company in Nairobi

A leading Business Process Outsourcing, Information Technology Enabled Services (BPO/ITES) company is seeking to recruit an in-house trainer.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and delivery of a variety of training courses for BPO employees.
• Creating pro-active and responsive solutions to business needs.
• Focus on continuous improvement in individual, team, business unit and organizational performance.
• Specific duties include preparation and facilitation of training courses.
• Design of instructional materials for training.
• Responsible for performing duties related to training and development. (Organize, facilitate, manage (feedback, attendance, course material), Coordinate with Group Training Dept. for training activities )

Candidate specification

• Bachelor’s degree, with a major in Training or Organizational Psychology.
• Must have the ability to research, write behavioral objectives, and write training materials.
• Requires excellent one-on-one and group presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to use a variety of learning/training concepts and principles is required along with knowledge of adult learning.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills and relationship building are a must.
• Information search and research skills, analytical and creative problem solving skills, questioning and feedback skills, customer service orientation and commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards, and initiatives will be an added advantage.

To apply, send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by 15th April 2011

Kindly indicate the position and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
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Trainer, Kenya

Trainer in Kenya
 
Duties

• Liaise with client and respective Human resources consultant to identify client training needs
• Develop tailor made training programs in line with specific identified client needs and industry
• Implement training delivery methods and facilitate training program(training client personnel)
• Develop and maintain good relationship with client through client intimacy and continuously feed back and appraisal of training and development program delivered.
• Ensure statutory training requirement are meet (both by client and our selves) before undertaking any training program.
• Liaise directorate of Industrial training (DIT) on all training and development statutory regulation (ensure 100% compliance )
• Develop and present timely report on all training project in the managing consultancy

Qualification

• A bachelor degree in education and a diploma in Human resources management from a reputable institution
• At least 2 years hands-on experience in training facilitation and capacity building
• Proficiency in report writing.
• 27-30 years of age
• Strong background and ability in participatory training methodologies.

Interested candidate should send their CV to recruitment@workforceassociates.net on or before 6th April 2011.

HR Training Officer, Nairobi (Salary 60-80K)

HR Training Officer in Nairobi (Salary 60-80K)

A HR consultancy firm is in need of a trainer on areas such as customer service, time management, etc.

Job Requirements

• Must be a degree holder in HR or related fields. Those with another degree plus a HR diploma acceptable.
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Lady preferred
• Experience in various HR trainings a must
• Ability to handle HR outsourcing- that is HR functions of another organization(s)
• Knowledge of balance score cards an added advantage
• Knowledge of interview techniques- applied knowledge of interview techniques
• Ability to write proposals where HR training is concerned
• Ability to assist with Recruitment needs.

Other Details

• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Organizing internal employees files
• Client interactions very important
• Mature- above 28
• Salary applicable 60-80K gross.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject.

Please indicate current or last and desired salary.

The Recruiting Manager
Corporate staffing Services
Suite 3, 13th Floor, Development house, Moi Avenue, Nairobi.
Via email to: jobs@staff-kenya.com
Website: www.staff-kenya.com

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