IUCN Junior Professional Assistant Job

IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural resources, was founded in 1948 and brings together nearly 1,100 members (States ,government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership.

Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

Within the framework of global conventions IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement national conservation and biodiversity strategies.

IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) covers twenty three countries in the Horn of Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean and is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position of Junior Professional Assistant under its WISP (World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism programme):

Responsibilities

The Junior Professional Assistant will support the Team Leader to manage projects, project components and programmatic activities under the Drylands Programme Portfolio with a specific focus on but not limited to WISP.

He/She shall be responsible for providing programmatic administrative support to the WISP programme.

Specifically the Junior Professional Assistant will:-

1. Assist with the development and administration of annual work-plans, budgets, internal agreements, contracts and progress reports as required by collaborating partners, steering committee and donors;

2. Ensure due diligence in the planning, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of assigned project activities;

3. Assist the management of portfolio-related expenditures in accordance with IUCN procurement procedures; Compiling the WISP monthly newsletter, facilitating the translation into French, Spanish and Arabic and sending it out through WISPnet with the guidance of the WISP GC;

4. Managing the production of WISP outputs (studies, reports, policy notes, etc), including proof reading, recommending amendments to the products and getting them translated and finalized using the in house production team.

Competencies
• Minimum of a first degree in Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management or related field;
• Master’s degree and/or two years working experience are an asset;
• Strong knowledge and interest on Drylands and Pastoralism Development and the conservation issues associated with these themes;
• Excellent IT and communication skills (outlook, spreadsheet, word processing, database, website management);
• A strong command of English as a working language is essential, as well as French skills; written and spoken skills of Spanish or Arabic would be a distinct advantage; other UN languages are an asset.
The detailed terms of reference for the above vacancy is available at:

www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

Applications

Applicants are asked to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of motivation along with the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be a recent employer.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail before 9th November, 2011 to:

IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office
Email: earohr@iucn.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Save the Children Emergency Monitoring & Reporting Officer and Director of Operations Jobs

We are the world’s leading independent children’s charity; we inspire really dramatic change for children around the globe. Providing safeguards for them against any form of abuse is a priority in all our work.

Save the Children is committed to providing immediate humanitarian relief to people in need as we are to working with affected communities, governments and the international community to find solutions to the underlying problems of this crisis.

We are looking to recruit the following 2 positions

1. Emergency Monitoring and Reporting Officer

12 months based in Nairobi

The Monitoring and Reporting Officer will serve as primary writer for the development of proposals and donor reporting to support the emergency response in Somalia.

S/he will work closely with the Emergency Programme Manager in the overall implementation and management of monitoring, impact assessment and information management to ensure high quality, innovative and accountability standards are integrated into the regular donor reporting system of the Save the Children’s Emergency Response in Somalia.

Person Specification
• Demonstrated experience of writing winning proposals for different key institutional donors,
• Experience and knowledge of monitoring and needs/impact assessment methods
• Good negotiation, communication, personal organizational skills including time management, decision-making and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of donor compliance and key SC reporting procedures

2. Director of Operations

12 months based in Nairobi

The Director of Operations will be responsible for providing supportive management to the Area Representatives in each of Save the Children’s operational areas, to ensure that robust systems are in place that allow for the portfolio of work to be delivered in an integrated manner, efficiently, on time, within budget and that it achieves the objectives.

He/She will work closely with other members of the senior management team drawing on support from their sections to ensure the quality of programming and that each programme area is assessing and responding to the emergency needs of children as Save the Children’s dual mandate requires.

Person Specification
• Post graduate masters degree on development or other social sciences
• 10+ years’ management experience of managing systems to support programme delivery
• Proven experience of delivering multi sector programmes with an annual budget in excess of GBP 10m indicating substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants (e.g., EC, ECHO, UN mechanisms, SIDA, DANIDA and DFID grants).
• Proven experience of managing people at senior level and promoting a consultative and inclusive management style.
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children.
For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Due to the urgent nature of this position, applications will be reviewed as and when received prior to the closing date.

Applications should be forwarded to: jobssomalia@scuk.or.ke

Application Closing Date: Monday 7th November 2011, 15:00 pm

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages women to apply.

Indepth Research Services Lead Consultant Trainers / Consultant Trainers

Lead Consultant Trainers / Consultant Trainers

Indepth Research Services, Nairobi invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the positions of Lead Consultant Trainers and Consultant Trainers for the following trainings:-

GIS and Remote Sensing in Disaster Risk Management

GIS and Remote Sensing in Food Security Analysis

GIS and Remote Sensing in Multi Hazard Early Warning Systems

GIS and Remote Sensing in Climate Change Analysis and Adaptation

GIS and Remote Sensing in Logistics and Transportation Systems Management

GIS and Remote Sensing in Utility Systems Management

GIS and Remote Sensing in Land Information Systems Management

GIS and Remote Sensing in Physical Planning

GIS and Remote Sensing in Environmental Systems Management

Mobile Data Gathering

Open Web GIS Development

Working with the Training, Research and Development Department, and GIS and Remote Sensing Support team, the Lead Consultant Trainers and Consultant Trainers will design/Review/adapt and offer new and/or existing trainings for blended learning.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Facilitation, conducting research and providing guidance to participants.
• Participating in training curriculum development and training programs
• Adapt and apply appropriate pedagogic strategies and techniques, and principles of instructional design to create blended learning experiences for adult learners.
• Coordinating local and international training workshops
• Advise the department on the appropriate uses of GIS and Remote Sensing applications in blended learning contexts.
• Preparing reports.
Applicants for the position of Lead Consultant trainers must have a PhD in a GIS and Remote Sensing related area. Experience in Instructional Design will be an added advantage.

Candidates applying for the positions of Consultant Trainers Must have a Masters or higher in a GIS and Remote Sensing related area. In addition they must have excellent technology skills in Free and Open Source GIS and Remote Sensing software such as QGIS, ILWIS, PcRaster, Map Window and GRASS amongst others.

Knowledge of basic web programming, Google Maps API Family, GeoServer or MapServer, graphic manipulation, is essential for those applying for the Open Web GIS Training.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

For all positions, candidates must possess the following competencies:
• Demonstrated knowledge of document, data management and presentation software
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills;
• Ability to coordinate and work well with others, sharing workloads and, work independently.
• Analytical thinking skills and keen judgment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• IT Skills
To Apply

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to,

Training and Research Manager,
Indepth Research Services,
P. O. Box 104289-00101,
Nairobi

or by email to jobs@indepthresearch.org so as to reach not later than 31st August 2011

Corporate Affairs Manager, County Representatives and District Coordinators Jobs

Our client, a non - profit making training institution currently with branches in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa is implementing a two year sponsorship training programme on tertiary level of education, targeting the needy and deserving youth countrywide and is looking to fill in the following vacancies urgently.

Corporate Affairs Manager

The ideal person will primarily be responsible for marketing the programme activities, corporate growth & development, coordinating & overseeing all the operations of our County representatives’ countrywide, developing viable marketing strategies, market research & establishing a sustainable networking relationship with other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate must be holders of a Bachelors degree, below 35yrs with excellent communications skills, social & interactive, well presentable, outgoing, a good team leader and able to work within targets.

County Representatives

The ideal person will primarily coordinate, market, create awareness and enhance the link between the organization and its stakeholders at the county level.

Those applicants who are currently holders of any leadership position or role in any religious group, church, mosque dealing with youth matters will have an added advantage.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work at the county level without supervision, capable of establishing networks at the grass root level, a team player, able to work within deadlines, a self starter with good communication skills. (Salary Kshs. 40,000/= per month).

Applicant must state the County.

District Coordinators

The ideal candidate will create awareness and market the programme activities at the grass root level, must be willing to work at the grass root level, social and interactive and able to work with targets. (Salary Kshs. 18,000/= per month). Applicant must state the District.

Applications should be received on or before 8/3/2011 by email or post with reliable telephone and email contacts addressed to:

Administration and Logistics Officer
Realworld Communications Ltd.
c/o P.O. Box 48730 00100 GPO
Nairobi.

Email realworldcomltd@gmail.com

Merlin Nutrition Officer and PHC Supervisor Jobs in Southern Sudan

Merlin (UK) an International Non-Governmental Organization specializing in the provision of health care worldwide is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following positions

1. Nutrition Officer

The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the implementation and close supervision of project activities to ensure quality delivery of services throughout Merlin’s implementing sites

Key responsibilities:
• Support planning, implementation and supervision of HFs and HPs staffs in order to implement community based nutrition programs in all Merlin supported sites.
• Coordinate with other project supervisors to ensure appropriate referral and follow up of patients admitted to nutrition programme
• Closely follow national nutritional and CMAM guidelines and ensure they are adhered to by staff
• Identify and report immediately any medical or administrative problems that may interfere in achieving project activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly nutrition reports with meaningful analysis of nutrition trends and proposed solutions for how to address emerging issues
• Support the Nutrition Coordinator in the development of IEC materials related to nutrition
• Support field sites with the organization of the logistics of food commodities in collaboration with partners (MOPH, WFP and UNICEF)
• Produce a regular request for appropriate office/administrative or programme materials, supplies and equipment in coordination with the Logistics Officer
• Ensure that accurate records of food consumption are kept and the support office is advised of stock balances in a timely manner (to avoid stock-outs)
• Ensure the maintenance of the nutrition programme database
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of nutrition surveys when required
• Assist in conducting needs assessments, community mapping, research and development of proposals through frequent field visits
• Identify any training needs of staff and develop training programme to meet these needs in coordination with Nutrition Coordinator
• Assist and conduct training for Merlin South Sudan health facilities and HPs and to ensure surveillance, management and referrals of malnutrition cases in the state /county
• Meet regularly with beneficiaries, community leaders, Village Health committees to ensure programme effectiveness and community awareness on nutrition
• Represent Merlin in coordination meetings at provincial level when required
• Liaise with Nutrition Project Officers in Merlin’s other provinces to share experiences and lessons learnt.
• Any other duties as directed by Nutrition Coordinator or Country Health Director.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing , Food & Nutrition or equivalent;
• Minimum two (2) years work experience in community nutrition work and implementation of nutrition education programmes, including monitoring and evaluation;
• Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition;
• Experience in KAP assessments and formative research and understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems;
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers;
• Must be a qualified nutritionist with IYCF experience.
• Southern Sudanese are strongly encouraged to apply

2. PHC Supervisor

The PHC Supervisor will be based in Boma with regular visits to field sites to ensure delivery of PHC services in collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the County Health Authorities.

The delivery of health services is conducted according to GOSS MOH policies and guidelines and Merlin’s internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• In collaboration with Project Coordinator, Senior Health coordinator and Community leaders /Community Health Committee facilitate , supervise establishment of referral system for all cases to the Boma PHCC+
• Support Merlin’s primary health care activities for delivery of essential curative and preventive healthcare interventions
• Develop, plan and implement project primary health care programs in close collaboration with medical and non-medical personnel, ensuring coherence between activities and contingencies for changes in project direction and priorities related to the humanitarian context.
• Work with County Health Department (CHD),Community Health Committees (CHCs) and Community Health Workers to render quality healthcare and preventive services in the Merlin supported PHC facilities and catchment community
• Ensure adequate supply of essential drugs, diagnostics and other consumables to the PHCUs and the HHPs
• Ensure regular supportive supervision of health activities at the PHCUs; Emphasis includes correct diagnosis and case management according to MOH protocols.
• Identify training needs and develop training modules in consultation with the Senior Health Coordinator
• Ensure that the staffs are trained on the job regularly and their skills are improved appropriately
• In collaboration with the Merlin PHC Nurse, ensure that the TBA/TM network and referral is fully functional
• Conduct and supervise training activities of CHVs/HHPs, clinic staff, TBAs/TMs, Community Health Committees (CHCs), Community Health Workers in coordination with PHC Nurse
• Conduct routine and mobile integrated outreach and health promotion activities
• Conducting/organizing Training of Trainers on targeted disease control approach including follow up after training
• Represent Merlin, collaborate and coordinate with county health department and other partners at county level for project activities
• Participate in drawing up plans, and contribute to proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant colleagues
• Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy
• Support quality referral system from Merlin supported PHC facilities to secondary care facilities
• Ensure rational use and management of drugs, medical supplies and equipment and adherence to treatment protocols are maintained in all PHC facilities
• Support CHD in planning for joint PHC supportive supervisory visits schedules for continued monitoring and evaluation of the programme
• Ensure that Expanded Program on Immunization is efficiently managed at each PHC level
• Assist in the planning and implementation of mass immunisation campaigns in the respective community where necessary.
• Ensure that HIV&AIDS, Reproductive health and Nutrition crosscutting activities are appropriately integrated in the PHC facilities and ensure accurate communication with the Merlin coordinators concerned
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Senior Health Co-ordinator and Project Coordinator
Supervision
• Provide technical support to the PHCU and PHCC staffs including participation in evaluation and impact analysis of current projects
• Quality control of medical logistics with logisticians on the project
• Responsible for timely preparation and approval of all medical supply requests for the health facilities and HHP
• Co-ordination and support of medical staff members
Monitoring & Evaluation
• Ensure the use of established reporting framework for data collection, analysis and report to partners including GOSS MOH and other agencies
• Collecting and collating monthly and periodic activity reports for the project
• Constant assessment of the medical needs of the community and guiding of activities to respond to their needs
• Prepare monthly medical activity reports including data analysis, for inclusion in the monthly situation report
• Together with the Senior Health Coordinator, responsible for encouraging community participation in health activities, to ensure the long term ownership and effectiveness of the programme
• Monitor the quality of the service delivery at PHCU and community level
• Monitor drug utilization and ordering of drugs and ensure their rational use during consultations and that the utilization of drugs correlates to epidemiological reports.
• Participate in monitoring of health and humanitarian situation in the project area and in developing appropriate EP & R in collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator and Project coordinator.
• Support the Data Officer in accurate data collection, disease surveillance and analysis from all peripheral project sites on a monthly basis and in accordance to the MoH requirements
• Ensure HIS is maintained in all PHCUs and capacity building in this area is implemented
• Ensure routine and timely collection of surveillance data to allow for timely warning of potential outbreaks of disease to local and national MoH
• Collaborate with Merlin Senior Health Coordinator and counterpart staff for data collection, analysis and report writing on a monthly and Quarterly basis
• Ensure use of established reporting frames for data collection, analysis and report for the Ministry of Health, Donors and other partners
• Ensure all stakeholders receive accurate and timely morbidity statistics

Minimum Requirements:
• Health professional with strong Public health experience background (Registered nurse/midwife, Clinical Officer or other health professional with experience in implementation of community based primary health care and health education programs)
• Experience in setting up and implementing primary health care programs
• Experience in conduction of basic surveys
• Excellent management and professional skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of national health team members
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with local health representatives.
• Good interpersonal capacities, organization skills and ability to work with a team while developing and implementing programs.
• Ability to assess evolving health needs quickly and calmly under pressure as required.
• Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English
• Good computer skills to allow reporting, data entry and analysis and representation (Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Field experience with NGOs in developing countries-An added advantage.
• Sensitivity to the cultural & political environment, and ability to learn about these in the context of South Sudan
• Ability to work and live under stressful circumstances
• Southern Sudanese are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for receipt of application will be 10th March 2011.

Applications should be sent to hr.officer@merlin-southsudan.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis.

The Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy and colour.

Peace and Development Forum Youth Development Coordinator and Finance and Administration Officer Jobs in Nakuru

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 suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancies to be based in Nakuru with extensive travel in Molo district.

1. Youth Development Coordinator (YDC)

The youth development coordinator will work closely with 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
• 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

2. Finance and Administration Officer

The Finance and Administration Officer will work closely with PDF to ensure optimal financial management for the organization.

Successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• Maintain custody of the office cash fund and make daily payments of approved transactions
• Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented
• Review expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness and ensure that expense reports have been fully approved before payment
• Perform daily cash count
• Record payment vouchers daily in the cashbook
• Prepare checks or wire transfer requests based on fully approved document
• Prepare bank payment vouchers and ensure that all bank transactions are properly and fully documented
• File all cash and bank vouchers and maintain voucher filing system such that files are updated, complete and safeguarded
• Preparation of the funding request.
• Preparation of Financial reports incompliance with donor requirement.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to PDF and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
• Successful candidate must be ready to assume work immediately
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience:
• Two or more years of bookkeeping, banking or cashiering experience preferably in NGO.
• A degree in accounting and CPA part II.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Knowledge and experience in preparing financial reports
Success Factors

A clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics as well as willingness and ability to enforce compliance with PDF and donor requirements is essential.

A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency in all cash handling is absolutely essential. The ability to interact effectively with national staff members is required.

A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.

If you think you are the one we are looking for, please send your cover letter specifying the position you are applying for, 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 3rd Floor Room 309, Nakuru.

To reach us on or before 4:00 pm March 8th 2011

ADRA Request for Proposals for End of Project Evaluation

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Somalia is an International Non-Governmental Organization registered in Kenya and operating in Somalia.

ADRA is seeking services of experienced consultant to carry out End of Project Evaluation in Somaliland and Desk study in Bay and Bakol Regions.

Purpose of the evaluation:
• To carry out a thorough desk study by making references to report and documents available on original EWLSP program and interviewing key project staff available and compile report with recommendations.
• To make a field assessment mission to Somaliland and visit project sites, interview project beneficiaries, project staff and other project stakeholders involved in project implementation to assess achievement, impact and lessons learned from EWLSPMod(1).
Consultant’s responsibilities and tasks:
• Compare stated program goals and objectives with actual accomplishments, and examine the reasons for such performance.
• Review and analyze the project phases from its planning stages until completion including inputs, implementation processes, monitoring and documentation.
• Examine the facilitating and constraining factors, as well as the relevant processes that took place, and recommend how to address constraints and capitalize on strengths.
• Determine the appropriateness of strategies and approaches used to achieve objectives.
• Examine how the water points/physical facilities and management or social infrastructures (WASH committees) are actually functioning, versus plans.
• Examine how the kitchen gardens/demo farms are functioning and ideas which women learned and able to replicate in diet diversification at both the community and family levels

Qualifications and expertise of the consultants:
• A master’s degree in social sciences.
• Experience with non-formal, participatory learning approaches.
• Experience in assessing qualitative impacts and processes relating to attitudinal change.
• Well experienced with program monitoring and evaluation.
• Professional experience in developing countries preferably previous experience working in Somalia/Somaliland.
For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) please visit ADRA Somalia website www.adrasom.org.

Interested persons should send a technical and financial proposal to hr@adrasom.org or info@adrasom.org by 11th March 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

RTI Chief of Party, ICT Advisor and Public Health Data Advisor Jobs

With a global staff of more than 3,800. RTI International offers innovative research and technical solutions to governments and businesses worldwide in the areas including: economic development, health, training, governance, and advanced technology.

RTI International is seeking strongly qualified candidates for the following senior positions in the health management information systems (HIS) sector to support an anticipated USAID-funded project in Kenya. Job offers will be extended contingent upon available and approved funding.

1. Chief of Party (COP)

Provide overall management, administrative, financial, and technical leadership and direction to the project.

Successfully collaborate and effectively communicate with key stakeholders and partners, including government officials and health facility personnel. Meet all contractual obligations in close coordination with the client and RTI Home Office, meeting if not exceeding quality expectations.

2. ICT/HMIS Advisor

Provide technical input and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems (e.g., HMIS, DHIS, EMR) and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission, and use. Key to success will be building the capacity among information systems users at the national, provincial and district levels of government and health facility personnel.

3. Public Health Data Advisor

Provide technical input and oversight to strengthen health data quality, data use, and data dissemination.

Develop the capacity of in-country public health personnel (government officials, health facility personnel, other health information systems users) to provide quality data and analyze information for programmatic and policy development.

Improve and develop methods and systems for information use and dissemination.

Additional positions may be sought for: Finance, Monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Health Information Systems (HIS), Public health data quality and analysis, and/or training and capacity-building.

Desired Qualifications:
• Qualified candidates will have a higher degree in health, ICT, social sciences, business or a related field.
• S/he will have significant experience working in the health and/or ICT sector.
• S/he will have demonstrated experience interacting successfully with stakeholders, notably government officials and health facility personnel.
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects preferred.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants may submit detailed CVs and cover letter (with contact information) by email to Kenyahmis@rti.org.

Please reference the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Deadline for submission is March 20, 2011.

Due to the urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.

RTI would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA /M/F/D/V employer.

Danish Refugee Council Programme Officer, Mixed Migration based in Bossaso, Puntland

The Danish Refugee Council, Somalia Programme is looking for an English & Somali speaking Programme Officer with a background in project management, for the following position:

Programme Officer, Mixed Migration based in Bossaso, Puntland

The position of Programme Officer (Mixed Migration Coordinator) is a coordination position in support of the Mixed Migration Task Force (MMTF) Bossaso.

In coordination with the MMTF Bossaso, the post holder will assist in implementation, monitoring and reporting on activities aimed at reducing the negative consequences of migration issues in the region through support both to migrants and host communities as well as capacity building of local authorities to address migration challenges.

The position is based in Bossaso, Puntland and involves extensive consultation and engagement with MMTF agencies’ staff.

The Mixed Migration Coordinator will be expected to:

1. Proactively coordinate the MMTF including:
• The revision and update of the MMTF Referral/Response matrix;
• The revision and update of the MMTF Bossaso Action Plan;
• Assess the possibilities for other international and national NGOs to join the MMTF;
• Preparation and organization of the MMTF meetings and completion of meeting minutes;
• Preparation of the MMTF work-plans, reports and newsletter.
2. Collect, consolidate and analysis of mixed migration data:
• Maintain efficient working relations with project partners and organizing stakeholder meetings.
• Explore the possibilities of cooperation with local NGOs in implementation of mixed migration activities.
• Establish and maintain efficient working relations between the MMTF and local NGOs working on migration issues in order to ensure effective response capacity.
• Coordinate, organize and arrange workshops, training sessions and project meetings for relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison person for coordination between MMTF and the Migration Response Centre (MRC) in terms of reporting and exchange of information.
• Draft correspondence, reports, electronic presentations and resource materials in both Somali and English.
• Assist MMTF agencies in developing new proposals and funding strategies.

Requirements:
• A degree in Human Rights and at least 3 years of relevant experience with UN agencies or international NGOs in relation to migration, refugees or human rights.
• Experience in programme implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Must be fully proficient in both written and spoken English and Somali.
• Must possess excellent writing skills in both English and Somali, and computer literate.
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the required qualifications should send their applications, including a one-page cover letter and CV, by email to drcjobs@drckenya.org.

Please indicate “Programme Officer Mixed Migration” as the subject heading.

The closing date for receiving applications is March 9, 2011.

CAFOD Regional Programme Manager - East Africa Job

Regional Programme Manager – East Africa

Based in Nairobi - 3 year contract

Attractive salary and benefits package

CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading development and relief agencies, is seeking a strategic leader to oversee the management of its development and humanitarian programme in East Africa.

You will be an empowering people manager, a skilled networker and an excellent communicator.

Your main role will be to:
• Provide vision and enthusiastic leadership to the East Africa programme team in Nairobi;
• Promote and support the development of programmes with partners and sister agencies;
• Manage the implementation of strategic and operational plans;
• Ensure that CAFOD is effectively represented to key international and local players.
You will have the ability to develop vision with colleagues and to think, manage and communicate strategically.

You will be fluent in English and confident in playing a representation role in a sensitive environment.

To read more and to apply please visit cafod.org.uk/jobs by 20 March 2011.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer.

Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

CAFOD is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation.

Behavioral Scientist Job in Kisumu Kenya - KEMRI/CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration KEMRI / CDC Research & Public Health Collaboration

Vacancy No.K25/02/11

Program description: This program is Collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whose mandate is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.

To effectively carry out its mandate, the Program is seeking to fill the following position in their DGHA (Division of Global HIV/AIDS) Branch

Position: Behavioral Scientist
(1 Position) MR 11

Location: Kisumu

Essential Requirement
• A Masters degree in Behavioral or Social Sciences, Health Education, Public Health, Sociology, Epidemiology, Anthropology, or other related postgraduate degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the implementation of HIV prevention behavior change interventions.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or WordPerfect)
Desirable Qualifications
• One year experience in HIV testing and counseling programs and implementation of community health activities.
• Extensive experience and skills using computer software for quantitative and qualitative data analysis e.g., SPSS, NVIVO, Nudist

Qualities and Abilities
• In-depth knowledge of attitudes and cultural practices (relating to health and HIV) among different ethnic groups in Nyanza province.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative behavioral research methods.
• Knowledge in behavioral survey design and implementation.
• A good understanding of the published literature on HIV risk factors and behavioral interventions for HIV prevention.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of health educators and other prevention community staff.
• Ability to coordinate planning and implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions including behavior change communication strategies and interventions.
• Ability to design and conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative interviews and focus group discussions.
• Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to work well in a team, and be able to collaborate well with the Ministries of Health local communities, and other implementing partners.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Good judgment in trouble shooting, problem solving, awareness of own limitations, strong inter-personal skills and internal motivation

Position Description:

The person will assist in identifying, packaging, and disseminating appropriate evidence-based behavioral HIV prevention interventions in Nyanza Province.

The behavioral scientist will also work closely with program staff responsible for implementing HIV counseling and testing, male circumcision and HIV care and treatment to forge appropriate linkages between these services and behavioral interventions.

Job Summary:

With guidance from CDC-GAP behavioral team, the KEMRI HBCT team and in liaison with Ministry of Health, the Behavioral Scientist will coordinate the identification, packaging, dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based behavioral interventions in Nyanza Province.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Provide overall coordination and support of the planning, design, and implementation of evidence-based HIV-prevention behavioral interventions.
• Assist in the identification of appropriate interventions.
• Assist in the packaging of interventions for wide-spread dissemination.
• Assist in developing marketing and training materials for interventions.
• Assist in training of facilitators of interventions.
• Supervise health educators and other prevention community staff during implementation.
• Facilitate linkages across different HIV programs and services at health facility and community levels.
• Facilitate linkage between HBCT/CT and Care Treatment and strengthen health facility-community linkage
• Assist in the design and implementation of public health evaluations to test the efficacy of behavioral interventions and programs.
• Lead and/or collaborate in the analysis of behavioral surveys and the preparation of reports for both in-country use by the Ministry of Health and implementing partners and for peer-reviewed journals. .
• Disseminate and present behavioral data for education and advocacy to government officials, health professionals, and community leaders.
• Disseminate and present behavioral research findings at national and international meetings.
• Responsible for recruiting, selecting, hiring and supervising health educators to implement interventions in Siaya and Bondo districts
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the KEMRI coordinator.

Terms of Employment:

Contract for 6 (1) year renewable as per KEMRI schemes of service. Probation period for the first 3 months. Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:
• Letter of Application (Indicate vacancy number)
• Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
• Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
• Copies of Certificates
• Day time contact telephone number

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.

Due no later than 13th March 2011

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu

or E-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

THE KEMRI/CDC program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145

CARE International Housekeeper and Gender Project Officer Jobs

Vacancies in the Refugee Assistance Program in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya

CARE International in Kenya is looking for suitable individuals to fill the following positions within its Refugee Assistance Program in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.

Dadaab is a non- family duty station.

1. Housekeeper
Ref: HK/2/3/11

Reporting to the Administration Officer, the Housekeeper will be responsible for ensuring general compound cleanliness, managing of the residential mini-store for cleaning and accommodation items, management of compound residential facilities and items.

The position holder will liaise with the compound plumber and electrician to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services. He/she will manage a wide range of services including overseeing laundry services for both visitors and CARE staff in the compounds.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervising a team of workers responsible for maintaining compound cleanliness
• Managing leave
• Maintaining and updating records of mini-stores for keeping cleaning and linen
• Ensuring all lighting systems are working in the compound
• Creating system for efficient and effective management of visitors
• Orientate visitors on all compound utilities, facilities and rules
• Ensuring that residential rooms are clean and safe

Required qualifications and experience
• Diploma in housekeeping from a recognized institution
• Must have Kenya Certificate of Secondary education certificate with a minimum of C-
• Two years of progressive work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Good organizational and management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with staff from diverse cultures
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good customer service skills
• Good Leadership and organizational skills
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English & Swahili languages

2. Gender Project Officer
Ref: GPO/2/3/11

Reporting to the Gender and Development Coordinator, the Gender Project Officer will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and documenting all Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) activities in one of the refugee camps.

The incumbent will supervise the Assistant Gender Project Officer and work closely with other RAP sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop an accurate database on Gender Based Violence (GBV) incidents and participate in developing appropriate response for their management
• Provide support to SGBV survivors to reconstruct their lives through interagency referrals including counseling services, livelihood activities, vocational training, protection and emergency medical aid
• Initiate anti-SGBV prevention activities to reduce reported incidences
• Conduct regular block and home visits to assess and verify SGBV cases
• Develop innovative and sustainable anti Female Genital Cut (FGC)strategies and engage the refugee community to support their implementation
• Prepare project progress reports and submit to the sector coordinator as per set deadlines

Required Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Law or Political Science or Sociology or Development studies
• Post graduate diploma in Gender or Human Rights/Refugee Studies is an added advantage
• Minimum of three years work experience in SGBV and related gender mainstreaming programs is a requirement
• Experience working in displaced populations is an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• Good project reporting writing skills
• Good facilitation/training skills
• Excellent team building and networking abilities
• Ability to work in multicultural setting is an asset

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference numbers on the subject field, together with a detailed C.V with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 12th March 2011 to The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya.

Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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

Warning to 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).

Regional Coordinator Job - Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO)

Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO) is a national membership network of organization with over 1000 Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), Community Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Private Sector, Research and Learning Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS and TB in Kenya.

Location: Kenya - Central

Role:

The Regional coordinator will oversee, lead and manage the field operations of the regional office in Central province office. He/she will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the various stakeholders, monitoring, and ensuring achievement of overall project objectives.

The Regional coordinator will also provide technical assistance by way of backstopping relevant projects/programmes at the KANCO office in Central.

Major duties and responsibilities:
• Responsible for the Mombasa regional resource centre
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the progress and performance of regional programmes/ projects to ensure acceptable performance standard
• Prepare budgets for regional programmes under the direction and approval of supervisor
• Recruitment of KANCO members at regional level.
• Liaise with other KANCO departments in providing services to the community
• Acquire and distribute HIV/AIDS information materials
• Develop and maintain computer databases for the regional office
• Popularise computer based systems at the regional level (e.g. email, internet and use of ICTs)
• Respond to KANCO member’s inquiries
• Resource centre fund mobilization for support to centre continuity/ activities
• Contribution to monitoring and evaluation
• Preparation of regular progress reports
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and experience
• Education: Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or Information Studies
• Experience: Not less than 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Knowledge: Communication; Library and Information Studies; IT training; Project management
• Critical Success factors:
1. Database and information systems Management;
2. Good communication skills;
3. Good interpersonal skills;
4. Report writing skills;
5. Resource mobilization skills;
6. Experience in Social or community work;
7. Networking skills;
8. Good facilitation skills;
9. Must be innovative;
10. Ability to market resource centre services;
11. Ability to meet deadlines;
12. Ability to work under minimum supervision

How to apply

Please send your application letter, CV, expected remunerations, and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference job title “Regional Coordinator - Central”) to jobs@kanco.org

Closing date: 11 Mar 2011

This vacancy is only open to Kenyan Nationals. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

KANCO is an equal opportunity employer.

NACADA National Coordinator / CEOJob Vacancy

Ref No: 111/CH/TS

Since its inception 10 years ago, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADA) has played a key role in coordinating and implementing a highly effective multi-sectoral response to alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.

In order to further consolidate the gains made and achieve the objectives of the current strategic plan, the NACADA Advisory Board wishes to recruit a dynamic and highly focused individual to the key position of National Coordinator/CEO who will also serve as Secretary to the Board.

Under the direction of the Advisory Board, the National Coordinator/CEO will provide visionary leadership of the management team and enhance relationships with various Government Departments, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO's), Community Based Organizations (C.B.O's) and international Institutions responsible for addressing issues of drugs and substance

Key responsibilities
• Developing and implementing highly effective interventions and programmes to reduce substance and drug abuse
• Fund-raising and mobilizing resources to implement the required programmes
• Providing visionary leadership and management of NACADAs human capital and other assets for maximum productivity
• Establishing and enhancing inter-sectoral, regional and international co-ordination and collaboration with regard to the demand reduction and supply suppression of abused drugs and substances
• Facilitating the carrying out of operational research, in the area of drugs and substance abuse.
• Leading the review, development and implementation of the Authority's Strategic Plan and performance contracting
• Ensuring compliance with all laid down Government regulations, good corporate governance practices and laws of the country

Qualifications, Experience and other requirements
• Kenya citizen
• A Master's degree preferably in Social Sciences or Public Health from a recognized University
• Minimum often (10) years in a Senior Management position with a proven track record in management, advocacy or research on drugs and substance abuse
• Passionate about drugs and substance abuse
• Proficient in the use of computers
• Highly principled and a person of unquestionable integrity;
• Well developed leadership and negotiation skills showing evidence of capacity to deal with local, regional and international organizations
• Ability to conduct or coordinate research.
• A team player with excellent communication, presentation and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to achieve outstanding .results and collaboration with public sector institutions.

Terms of employment

Employment will be on a three (3) years contract, renewable for a further one term.

Other terms and conditions of service for the successful candidate will be negotiated in line with the State Corporations guidelines.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 25th March, 2011

Hawkins Associates Ltd
Human Resources Consultants
215, Muthangari Rd, lavington
P.O. Box 30684, 00100 Nairobi Kenya

NOPE Technical Officers in Youth Development and Community Health Jobs

APHIAplus Zone 3 is a five-year partnership between USAID and the Government of Kenya (GoK) to implement a Country-led, Country-owned and Country-managed project for better health and social outcomes of residents in the region.

The partnership is supported through FHI, which is leading a consortium of several sub-partners in Rift Valley.

National of Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE) is the sub-partner charged with improving the quality of the responses for youth in the project.

NOPE is looking for dynamic, experienced and committed staff members who will join a strong vibrant and dedicated team that has youth at the very core of their organizational goals, strategies and plans. NOPE aims at not only helping the GoK and APHIAplus to achieve their mandate but also demonstrate a measurable difference in the lives of Kenyan youth.

Senior Technical Officer (Youth Social Development)
Ref:- HR/2011/02/8

The incumbent will be based in Rift Valley Province and will work closely with the Local Implementing Partners in delivering quality health information and related social services to youth in counties within the region

Overall Purpose

To strengthen innovative and evidence-based youth development programs which aim at improving the social and health status of young people through investing in their individual and organizational technical capacity development

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the Technical Capacity Assessment (TCA) for Local Implementing Partners working with partners sub contracted by FHI.
• Coordinate periodic and regular technical assistance activities for Local Implementing Partners working with youth including holding quarterly technical review meetings
• Design, implement and evaluate a range of innovative youth activities that improve the social determinants of health
• Oversee the integration of the iconic youth lifestyle brand G-PANGE and all its pillars into youth activities and private public partnerships for the project
• Guide partners in the adoption of National Standards for youth interventions and Evidence Based Interventions (EBIs)
• Provide support for linkages and implementation of youth livelihoods and entrepreneurship programs including reviewing youth business plans and assistance with application processes
• Provide support for Local Implementing Partners working with youth to rapidly adopt technology and access global online networks that improve their performance

Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent and post graduate training in Entrepreneurship/Community Development/Program Management/Grants Management or the equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health programming with at least 2 years in a similar position
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Significant relevant experience working with young people from a broad range of backgrounds in a community-based setting
• Significant experience in fundraising and financial reporting to donors, grants performance management, monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage

Senior Technical Officer (Youth Participation and Networking)
Ref: HR/2011/02/9

The incumbent will be based in Nakuru and will work closely with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MOYAS) staff in counties within the region.

Overall Purpose

To ensure full participation of youth in Kenya Government-led development programs and policies that affect them both directly and indirectly through solid networks established in selected counties

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the identification of points of convergence between the GOK line ministries youth policy framework/plans and APHIAplus plans/commitments and ensure appropriateness of responses
• Provide technical leadership in interpretation of the relevant youth related policies, guidelines and procedures within the project activities
• Constitute and/or strengthen Youth Advisory Committees and any other relevant committee, and organize regular meetings to ensure that all technical issues pertaining youth are adequately addressed
• Ensure adequate representation of youth in relevant Government and project structures and periodically articulate the position paper on youth to project staff and partners 5. Strengthen opportunities and/or forums for young people to influence, inform, shape, design and contribute to the projects activities, especially Y-PEER Kenya.
• Develop and implement youth participation strategies and sensitize key stakeholders including adults on how to meaningfully engage young people.
• Organize and conduct capacity building and support initiatives for young people that enhance assertiveness, better negotiation, communication and advocacy.

Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters degree in Social Sciences, Public Health or its equivalent with postgraduate training in Project Planning and Management/ Youth Programming/Monitoring and Evaluation
• Minimum 5 years experience in HIV and AIDS and Reproductive Health programming with at least 3 years in a similar technical position
• Good grasp of networks formation, sustenance or improvement
• Demonstrated understanding of GoK systems/ policies and familiarity with US Government funding mechanisms
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and provide leadership

Senior Technical Officer (Biomedical and Community Health Services)
Ref:- HR/2011/02/10

The incumbent be based in Rift Valley Province with frequent travel within the counties in the region where biomedical and community health services are offered to youth

Overall Purpose

To improve the quality of youth-focused biomedical and community health services in the counties especially for the marginalized and those with special needs like Youth Living with HIV (YPLHIV)

Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical support to GoK line ministries towards implementation and scale up of services at all levels along the National Guidelines for Provision of Youth-Friendly Services and provisions of the Kenya Expanded Package of Health for youth
• Strengthen the health and social responses for vulnerable, marginalized and youth with special needs especially young people living with HIV (YPLHIV)
• Design, adopt and implement girl-centered programming in the community health units with a strong linkage to schools programs and programs for married adolescents and young mothers
• Oversee the integration of the national and county-specific health agenda and services within the youth related local responses in the counties, especially those funded by the USG
• Create, document and strengthen feedback mechanisms to health and social facilities where youth get services
• Consult with sub-partners charged with implementing the community strategy alongside the GoK to ensure youth needs are adequately catered for and appropriate technical assistance is provided
• Provide technical guidance on improvement and increased involvement of youth in the day to day operations of the established and new community health units

Qualifications and Experience
• A Masters degree in Clinical Services/Public Health or its equivalent with postgraduate training in Social Work or Health Promotion
• Minimum 5 years experience in HIV and AIDS and Reproductive Health programming with at least 3 years in a similar technical position
• Demonstrated understanding of GoK systems/policies and PEPFAR mechanisms
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and provide leadership

Associate Technical Officer (Y-Peer)
Ref:- HR/2011/02/11

The incumbent will be based in Nakuru with the possibility of being collocated within the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports structures

Overall Purpose

To improve youth participation and networking using the Youth Peer Education Network (Y-PEER) model and demonstrated how meaningful involvement of youth improves delivery of services by being the representative of youth in decision making within APHIAplus support to GoK

Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate mapping and zoning of youth groups and youth serving organizations in project sites
• Coordinate youth networking activities as outlined in the Y-PEER Strategic Plan
• Coordinate Youth Training of Trainers activities on youth peer education and life skills
• Facilitate and represent youth networks in decision-making meetings and forums to advice on and articulate the advantages of youth participation and strategies of achieving it
• Liaise and communicate with adult-allies of youth on areas they can assist in improving the implementation of activities that affect youth and update them accordingly on progress
• Convene regular meetings of Y-PEER at the appropriate levels/ regional/county and share the progress with adult-allies of youth
• Provide regular follow-up support to county level Y-PEER networks set up by MOYAS
• Design and implement a resources sharing mechanism between youth groups including holding of resources fairs and organizing exchange visits

Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Community Development, Social Work, Communication or a Bachelors degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences
• Training of Trainers (TOT) Certificate in Peer Education or Life Skills
• Minimum 2 years experience with youth peer education and behaviour change communication
• Excellent oral and written communication, computer, facilitation and interpersonal skills
Please visit our website www.nope.or.ke for a more detailed Job description.

Interested candidates should send their application, CV including remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to The Human Resource & Admin. Manager, National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE), HR@nope.or.ke not later than March 4, 2011.

Please quote the position and reference number provided in the email subject matter.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

NOPE is an equal opportunity employer

Analyst Job Vacancy - African Leadership in ICT (ALICT) Programme

Analyst for the African Leadership in ICT (ALICT) Programme

Location: GeSCI Offices, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

Type: 1 year fixed term contract

Start date: April 1 2011

GeSCI, the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative, is a non-profit organisation founded by the United Nations ICT Taskforce.

GeSCI provides strategic advice to Ministries of Education in developing countries on the effective use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education within the context of inclusive Knowledge Societies.

See www.gesci.org

GeSCI is seeking an experienced researcher/analyst with a Master’s degree in Social Sciences in one of the Knowledge Society domains of ICT, Education, Science and Technology (S&T). The person is expected to contribute to and support GeSCI programmes as a researcher/analyst.

The researcher/analyst will work closely with the GeSCI international and local staff in a collaborative team environment.

The researcher/analyst will be mainly responsible for supporting multi-disciplinary programmatic activities primarily in the ALICT programme, but will also provide support across a number of existing programmes and new programmes by :
• undertaking a variety of high level analyses/studies for decision making, strategic planning, programme development, scenario building and forecasting purposes;
• conducting needs assessments, gap analyses, stakeholder engagement and scenario analyses for various contexts, countries and sub-regions; developing instruments for various analyses/studies;
• collecting information from a variety of sources using appropriate methods/techniques;
• evaluating research results to identify trends, patterns, tendencies and relationships;
• interpreting and extracting data as required by programmes; and developing reports as needed.
• He/she will work closely with programme teams both in Kenya as well as in GeSCI programme countries.

Key requirements for the role are:
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences or other relevant field or in one of the Knowledge Society domains of ICT, Education, Science and Technology
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional research/analytical experience
• Proven track record of analytical based project work with experience interpreting and manipulating statistical information, producing clear and concise reports to programme management
• Strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization and external partners and stakeholders
• Skilled in research and computer software including internet-based research, spreadsheets, databases
• Good time management and organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
This is a local recruitment and applicants must have the right or permission to live and work in Kenya.

The successful candidate will be offered a 1-year fixed term contract, competitive remuneration package and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with some travel in Southern and Eastern Africa.

Interested applicants should apply to hr@gesci.org no later than March 11th 2011 enclosing a Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter stating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Further information related the position can be obtained from:

Helena Tapper,
ALICT Programme Manager,
at helena.tapper@gesci.org .

Uraia Trust Jobs

Our client, Uraia Trust, was first established as a programme (the Kenya National Civic Education Programme, popularly known as Uraia) and implemented between August 2000 and September 2002 through a partnership of a group of development partners and Civil Society
Organisations (CSOs) ¡n Kenya.

The programme aimed at consolidating a mature political culture ¡n which citizens are more aware of, and fully exercise their rights and responsibilities, as well as participate effectively in
broadening democracy.

Initially, the key focus of Uraia was more on facilitating the engagement of a number of civil society actors to push for reform across a range of key issues such as the constitutional review,
boundaries review and electoral reform among others.

This has since changed to focus on civic engagement to accompany civic education to enable a more holistic and integrated approach ¡n achieving Uraia’s goals and objectives. The aim is to establish a fully owned and operational organisation by Kenyans as per the aspirations of Kenyans.

Uraia therefore seeks to develop the people of Kenya to have a sense of belonging and identity that is shaped by being one people in one nation. In this regard, the programme transitioned from its current state to a new entity, Uraia Trust ¡n line with its Strategic Plan (2010-2014).

In addition, Urala ¡s undergoing a transformation process to become a truly Kenyan organisation
with a corporate personality, capable of perpetual succession and having the autonomy necessary to steer the programme as it deepens its civic education and engagement in Kenya.

It is in light of this that Uraia Trust seeks to recruit high calibre, results oriented and self driven professionals with integrity to take up the following leadership positions:
• Executive Director;
• Head of Programmes;
• Head of Support Services;
• Finance Manager;
• Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager;
• Civic Engagement Manager; and
• Civic Education Manager.

The offer

The leadership team will be required to provide strategic and operational direction to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of projects/programmes according to work plans; actively participate in programme team meetings and ensure high quality execution of project/programme activities; provide information to assist with resource planning; and provide value-add advice in their relevant areas.

These are challenging and exciting roles that provide the qualifying candidates with the opportunity to make a marked difference in the realisation of Uraia Trust’s goals and objectives.

Detailed job profiles and reference numbers can be accessed on www.eastafrica.kpmg.com

If your career aspirations match these exciting opportunities, please write ¡n confidence quoting the position title and reference number on the subject of the e-mail or cover letter on or before 9 March 2011. Enclose your curriculum vitae containing a working e-mail address, daytime telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, names and addresses of three referees and send to:

Executive Selection Division
KPMG Kenya, Lonrho House
16th Floor, Standard Street
p o Box 4061 2-00100
Nairobi
Fax: 254-20-2215695

E-mail: uraiatrust@kpmg.co.ke

Public Service Transformation Department Technical Advisor and Programme Officers Jobs

Public Service Transformation Department

Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Kenya

Background

Following the development of the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) Strategic Plan, the former Public Service Reform and Performance Contracting (PSRPC) Department has been separated into two distinct departments, namely, Performance Contracting and Public Service Transformation Department respectively.

The Public Service Transformation Department (PSTD) in The Office of the Prime Minister is charged with the overall responsibility of coordinating Public Service Reforms and institutionalizing Results Based Management (RBM) in the Public Service.

One of the Strategic objectives of PSTD is to transform the public service from a process–oriented to a Results Based Management culture. This will ensure that the Public is more responsive to the citizens as it delivers ‘Targeted Results to Kenyans’.

The United Nation’s Development Programme (UNDP) office in Kenya is supporting the implementation of public sector reforms in management of the donor funded basket fund and provision of technical support to the project implementation.

UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following positions:
1. Technical Advisor
2. Programme Officer – Rapid Results Approach
3. Programme Officer – Finance
Job Profiles

Technical Advisor

The main objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance as an Advisor.

The Specific tasks will include but not limited to, the following:
• Development of a results framework to synergise Government functions and operations.
• Development of a framework to coordinate service delivery initiatives of Public Service Development Division.
• Institutionalisation of RBM in MDAs and Counties for Transformation.
• Finalisation and roll out of the Management Accountability Framework (MAF).
Education
• Must have an advanced degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, public policy Administration, Strategic change Management or a field related to Public Service Transformation
Experience
• Must have at least ten (10) years experience in Public Service Reform and Development: institutional capacity building and leadership development.
• Should be knowledgeable in institutional reforms/transformation work in the context of the Kenyan Public Service.
• Should be able to articulate the theories that underpin public service reforms and sustainable development and other contemporary development/reform issues.
• Must have experience working with Public Servants at various levels: Ministers, Permanent Secretaries,

Directors, Officers and Assistants.
Programme Officer – Rapid Results Approach

The main objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to implement Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI) in the Public Service institutions which will be assigned.

The Specific tasks will include, but not limited to, the following:
• Preparing and undertaking leadership orientations and challenge area crafting and identifying pre-launch action items.
• Assisting in preparation of RRI launch workshops; assist the RRI teams develop RRI goals, draw work plans, identify key milestones and identify activities that lead to achievement of the goals.
• Coaching the RRI leaders and team members to optimize team energy and participation throughout the process.
• Facilitating the mid-point and wrap-up reviews and clarifying follow-up actions that will ensure and sustain RBM success.
• Developing the capacity of public servants at various ministries to implement and sustain RRI in the ministries as a way of doing business. This will entail participating as a Resource Person in RRI training as organized by PST and also working with assigned PST staff in the assigned MDAs.
• Undertaking training on RBM methodology for selected MDAs.
• Development of the capability review tools and instruments.
• Administering capability review tools and instruments and collecting data.
• Analyzing capability review data, report preparation and sharing findings with relevant MDAs.
• Development of institutional capacity building action plans based on capability review findings.
• Supporting implementation of institutional capacity building action plans through the Rapid Results

Approach.
Education
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline. A Masters Degree in Management, HRM, HRD, MBA or any other relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Training as a RRI coach in a reputable institute.
Experience
• Experience in RRI coaching in the Public Sector.
• Experience undertaking a similar assignment.
• Experience in institutional capacity assessments (Capacity Review).

Programme Officer – Finance

The main objective of this assignment is to provide technical assistance as a Program Officer.

The Specific tasks will include but not limited to, the following:
• Administration and implementation of programme/operations strategies.
• Support to management of the programme and administration of budgets.
• Accounting and administrative support.
• Full compliance with Government, World Bank and UN/UNDP rules and regulations and other relevant policies on financial recording/reporting system and follow-up on audit recommendations; implementation of effective internal controls.
• Presentation of information for formulation of the programme work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements andexecution modalities and monitoring of their status.
• Provision of guidance to the Department on implementation of activities, tracking use of financial resources.
• Accuracy verification of Combined Delivery Reports from UNDP, World Bank under the Institutional Reform and Capacity Building Programme and the Government of Kenya.
• Provision of information for the audit of the programme, implementation of audit recommendations.
• Monitoring of budget preparation and modifications, tracking and reporting on mobilized resources and preparation of reports.
• Proper control of the supporting documents for payments and financial reports for the Department.
• Develop and maintain the internal expenditures control system, for all of the three (3) sources of funding for the Department.
• Presentation of thoroughly researched information for planning of financial resources of the Department, reports containing analysis of the financial situation.
Education
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following areas: Public Administration, Strategic Change Management, Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy Management or any other related fields.
• Specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.


Experience
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level.
• At least five (5) years experience in finance or Accounts of Government Programmes or donor funded Programmes.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Experience in handling of web based management systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Financial and Procurement Regulations of Government of Kenya, UNDP and World Bank.
• Working Knowledge of Reforms in Kenya.

Application Procedure

The full terms of reference detailing the scope of work, required academic qualifications and years of relevant work experience can be accessed on The UNDP Kenya website.

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 11 March 2011. Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations/Human Resources”.

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations
1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2. Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.
3. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.
4. UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you may have received, please refer to this website.

Social Performance Manager Job in Kenya - Association of Micro Finance Institution (AMFI) Re-Advertisement

Association of Micro Finance Institution — Kenya
Vacancy: Social Performance Manager
Duration: 2 Years (With possibility of extension)
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Start Date: 1st April 2011

Background:
The Association of Microfinance Institution of Kenya (AMFI —K) is a National Network of Micro finance institutions. AMFI is registered under Companies Act.
To serve its members better AMFI is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Social Performance Manager.
Reporting to the CEO of AMFI the Social Performance Manager (SPM) will promote, implement and coordinate the SPM activities in Kenya.
She/He will assist the Microfinance institutions to sustain, promote and implement SPM in order to improve their transparency and enhance their capacity to innovate products that have greater social impact on the lives of their clients and their families.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Implementation of SPM activities in Kenya
• Development of rational social performance management (SPM) plan
• Assist AMFI to identify and support MFIs that require support.
• Coordinate the local consultants in their support to the industry.
• Monitor the provision of 5PM technical assistance provided to MFIs to ensure that ¡t is both timely and of high quality.
• Identity and develop strategic partnership with other International Agencies interested in supporting social performance management and then leveragetheir efforts in order to generate greater impact on the microfinance sector development in the country.
• Ensure that project targets are met on timely basis.
• Ensure timely submissions of narrative and financial reports t0AMFI and supporting agencies.
• Development of harmonized manuals to be used for technical support by the consultants.
• Any other duties as given from time to time by the CEO —AMFI on SPM.

Required Qualifications
Education:
Masters Degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Sociology or Finance.
Experience:
Three to five years of experience as a program coordinator/ manager in a large institution dealing with Micro finance. Experience in training, Project monitoring, social performance management will be an added advantage.

Communication Skills:
• Fluency in English is required. Hands on Word, Excel, Power Point, Ms Project and Internet are mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including capacity for proposal development is essential.

Functional and Technical Skills:
• Demonstrate ability to identify and focus on priorities.
• Forward looking
• Solid Leadership and strategic thinking, experience and networking.
• Practical experience and training in Social Performance Management tools and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with different institutions and Variety of stake holders.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience ¡n training, listening, implementation and learning facilitation.

Travel:
The position requires extensive travel in Kenya and one should be a qualified driver, with a valid driving license.

Remuneration:
A generous package commensurate with experience and qualifications will be awarded to the qualified candidate.
If you meet the above specification send your handwritten application together with your curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of your certificates to the undersigned on or before 4th March 2011.
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and canvassing for the position will lead to disqualification.

The Chief Executive Officer
Association of Micro Finance Institutions (AMFI)
Methodist Ministries Centre
Oloitokitok Road off Argwings Kodhek Lavington
P.O. Box 10701 — 00100, Nairobi.
Tel: 020 3862372/3
Mobile: 0737 409 059

Programme Officer - Great Lakes Job - Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Overall Objective

Under the supervision of a Programme Manager, the Great Lakes Programme Officer will help manage and lead the strategic development and implementation of DRC’s Great Lakes Programme in six countries of operation.

Background

DRC’s Great Lakes Programme aims to support and enhance the involvement of civil society in promoting the implementation of the international commitments made by States for protecting and assisting displaced persons in their countries.

The aim of the programme is to promote the strategic engagement of CSOs in promoting the implementation of provisions pertaining to displacement contained in the Great Lakes Pact and other relevant regional instruments, in particular the IDP and Property Protocols of the Great Lakes Pact and the AU Kampala Convention, with activities ranging from research and data collection at the local level, to advocacy and policy formulation at the national and regional/international levels.

The programme works in six countries of the Great Lakes region (Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, DR Congo, CAR and Sudan) and addresses the issue of displacement from a conflict prevention/resolution perspective.

The objective is to offer targeted and needs-based technical and/or financial support to civil society organisations seeking to promote the implementation of displacement-related provisions contained in regional legislation by carrying out activities of sensitisation, research, monitoring or advocacy.

In addition, an important aspect of the programme is its objective to build, over time, a regional expertise on displacement by conducting joint work on a regional basis and learning lessons from the different programme partnerships.

Furthermore, the work carried out by the programme partners combines rights-based approaches to displacement (using the legal instruments contained and referenced in the Great Lakes Pact and other relevant regional frameworks), with conflict transformation tools for analysis and programming (looking at the impact of displacement on local peace and conflict dynamics and seeking an integrated response to displacement taking into account social, political and economic dimensions in policy-making).

Key Responsibilities

1) Ensuring, in collaboration with the Programme Manager, that the programme’s strategic objectives are met for the period 2011-2012. For this, the programme officer will have specific experience in:
• Project management
• Project portfolio analysis and review
• Budget monitoring
• Financial/narrative reporting

2) Developing, in collaboration with the Programme Manager and partner NGOs, programmes of action in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic to achieve programme goals, and providing necessary support for their implementation. Such assistance might include:
• Advice and information about regional mechanisms and their relation to national processes;
• Research and analysis on refugee/IDP protection issues;
• Development of advocacy strategies locally and nationally;
• Production of advocacy and communications material;
• Planning and elaboration of project-based activities;
• Compilation of narrative reporting
3) Maintaining relationships with NGO partners in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, DR Congo, South Sudan and CAR, providing strategic and technical guidance to them in collaboration with the programme team and conducting field visits to discuss the project objectives and outputs;

4) Assisting in the management of ongoing research and capacity-building projects at the country and regional levels, ensuring the timely delivery of DRC’s technical inputs to the partners and of the partners’ narrative and financial reporting obligations to DRC:
• Identification and documentation of capacity-building needs
• Contracting of consultants for the delivery of technical support
• Monitoring of capacity-building outcomes and impact
5) Maintaining positive relationships with collaborators and other stakeholders at the local, national and regional level:
• Participating in national and regional information-sharing and advocacy initiatives
• Documenting DRC’s work and producing briefing notes to be shared with collaborators
6) Informing him/herself of regular context analyses to ensure optimal relevance and impact in the six countries of operation :
• Producing briefing notes/contextual analyses to inform programme documentation.
7) Contributing to DRC’s accountability to the programme’s donor(s) by reaching the objectives set out in the programme documents and inputting into the provision of timely narrative and financial reports.

Qualifications
• Academic background in International Law and/or International Politics;
• At least 4 years’ professional experience with an international NGO working on project management;
• Capacity to manage the project cycle, including monitoring and reporting, narrative and financial;
• Proven experience working with civil society organisations in Africa on policy development and advocacy;
• Practical experience in capacity-building of CSOs, research, and policy formulation;
• Full proficiency in both spoken and written English and French;
• Ability to communicate in both English and French with national CSOs, INGOs, Ministries, national and international policy-makers;
• Capacity to write reports and briefing notes in both English and French;
• Preferably experience in at least one country of the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Conditions

Availability: April 2011

Duty station: The duty station for this position is based in Nairobi. This is a non-family post.

Contract: One year with possibility of extension.Salary and other conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Field Recruited Expatriates recruited by the Horn of Africa (HOA) Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

General

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)

DRC is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is March 12, 2011.

Applicants should send a 1-page cover letter that clearly states how they are qualified, and why they are interested in the post and their CV (maximum 4 pages) to: drcjobs@drckenya.org.

Please indicate “Programme Officer Great Lakes” as the subject heading.