IMLU Assistant Legal Redress and Training Officer Job

The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) is a non-governmental organization that seeks a Just World free from Torture by promoting the rights of torture victims, survivors and protects all Kenyans from all forms of state perpetrated torture by advocating for policy reforms, monitoring government adherence to human rights, rehabilitating victims of torture and capacity building of key stakeholders.

Job Title: Assistant Legal Redress and Training Officer

Location: Nairobi with some travel

Position reports to: Program Officer – Legal Redress and Training

Duration: 1 year renewable based on performance

Required: Immediate

Purpose of the Job / Job Profile

Reporting to the Legal Redress and Training Officer, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Legal Redress and Training Officer in provision of legal services to clients, management of trainings, policy and legislative development and community outreach initiatives.

Primary Tasks

The incumbent will be expected to:
• Provide of legal advice and assistance to clients
• Manage the client in-take process including conducting the screening of cases, taking witness statements and written consents
• Accompany torture victims to police stations to lodge formal complaints, record statements and follow up of their cases.
• Provide legal guidance in fact-finding missions and field investigations
• Maintain and update legal information in client files and client case database by use of an effective and efficient bring-up system
• Post and retrieve of cash bail on behalf of clients.
• Procure legal precedents, legal proceedings, rulings and judgments
• Follow-up of litigation cases with the clients and the contracted network lawyers
• Assist in conducting legal research and drafting of legal opinions
• Provide legal support in community outreach and advocacy initiatives
• Supervise legal interns and law students attached to the organization
• Assist in the development of programme work plans and budgets
• Assist in fundraising for the programme
• Prepare reports on client cases and the programme activities for internal processes and donor requirements.
• Regular reporting on relevant programme activities
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Program Officer and/or the Executive Director

Competencies Required
• An LL.B degree with at least one year experience in the Human Rights field or A Diploma in Law with at least five years of working experience in Human Rights.
• Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to human rights, social justice and change
• Ability to conduct effective legal investigations and documentation of Human Rights violations
• Ability to work effectively with communities in the prevention and response to Human Rights violations.
• Good command of English and Kiswahili languages

Attributes Required for the Position
• Self-motivated, committed to human rights, organized and able to function well under pressure.
• Must be willing to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to appreciate, respect and promote gender and women’s rights both at the work place and in programme/project work;
• Experience in writing project proposals, reports and policy briefs;
• Ability to work in a diverse team and offer leadership;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as IT competency.

If you believe you have the talent we are looking for, have passion and commitment to human rights and your experience and qualification matches the above, you are invited to send your application letter and CV, including your current salary, expected remuneration, three professional referees and day time telephone contacts to jobs@imlu.org with the subject matter ASSISTANT LEGAL REDRESS AND TRAINING OFFICER by 4 pm, Monday 23rd January 2012.

Note: We will only receive email copies, only successful candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

IMLU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other ground for discrimination.

National Democratic Institute (NDI) Program Manager / Senior Program Manager - Elections Job

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

Program Manager / Senior Program Manager - Elections

NDI is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Program Manager / Senior Program Manager (depending on experience) to work with the Institute's civil society partners to support electoral integrity and implement election monitoring programs.

Program duties will include contribution to the design, implementation and monitoring of NDI Kenya election support programs.

The individual will maintain relationships and communication with NDI civil society partners.

He/She will be responsible for the processing of sub-grant proposals, review of sub-grantee programmatic and financial reports, and supervision of junior program staff.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Law, Political Science or International Relations (Graduate degree will be an added advantage). A minimum of 6 years working experience with Kenyan civil society organizations in the field of democracy and governance is required, preferably in electoral programs.

All the above positions require strong oral and written communication skills (English), proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), well organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks. Flexibility, diligence and team orientation.

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

The deadline for applications is 24 August, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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).

Legal Officer Job - Fountain Credit Services

Fountain Credit services is a micro-finance owned by FEP Group of companies.

We wish to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of a legal officer.

Skills & qualifications
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university;
• Must be a CPS(K);
• Certificate of Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya;
• Current year’s practicing certificate;
• Good communication, presentation, research and analysis skills at least 2 years post admission work experience in a busy law firm or a large commercial organization;
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures;
• Must be hands on in interpretation and application of legal texts and statutes;
• Should be proactive, self motivated;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to handle pressure and work with minimum or no supervision;
• Must be computer literate.

Duties & responsibilities
• Providing sound legal advisory services to the Board of Directors and Management;
• Providing advise on various criminal and civil matters affecting the Corporation;
• Participating in negotiations on concession related matters;
• Liaising with external advocates in prosecuting and defending legal matters on behalf of the Corporation;
• provide the services to the Board of Directors and its Committees as and when called upon to do so;
• Communicating Board directives to Management;
• Drafting, perusing and vetting leases and other contracts;
• Negotiating with the Corporation’s judgment creditors and debtors;
• Monitoring contractual and statutory compliance;
• Receiving correspondence, orders and pleadings and acting on them;
• Carrying out research and preparing reports and legal opinions on legal issues;
• Sensitizing Management and staff on statutory provisions affecting the corporation;
• Attending court as Assisting Counsel on behalf of the Corporation;
If you meet the above criteria,please apply on-line to fcreditservices@gmail.com.

Only applications received by 5.00 pm on 7th March 2011 will be considered.

KIM Company Secretary, Relationship Manager, Research Manager and KIM Annual Business Awards Manager Jobs

The Kenya Institute of Management - a leading not-for-profit membership-based management and business development organization - seeks to fill the following positions.

Company Secretary

To build on its current success, KIM is looking for an individual to offer it company secretarial services. The position will report functionally to the KIM Council and administratively to the Executive Director.

Key Responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with the organizations Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Ensuring all Council meetings comply with the relevant laws, Articles, Rules and Regulations as promulgated from time to time
• Calling Council meetings in liaison with the Executive Director
• Taking minutes during Council and Council committee meetings
• Filing the Institutes Annual Returns as provided for in the laws of the land
• Ensuring all aspects of governance is well taken care of in Institute operations particularly at Council level.

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• A Bachelor of Laws degree
• Holder of a CPS(K) in good standing
• At least 5 years relevant experience in the same capacity in a reputable organization
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer packages.

Relationship Manager, Organizational Performance Index (OPI)

Job Summary

OPI is an excellence model developed to create viable institutions that can compete and win at a global level. Through an assessment process, OPI enables organizations to drive performance excellence and ultimately improve their competitiveness.

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Organizational Excellence Secretariat, the Relationship Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the implementation of OPI and also organizing the Company of the Year (COYA) awards, which are determined through the OPI process.

Key Responsibilities
• Market the OPI program to current and prospective organizations
• Identify business needs in organizations and translate these into innovative and creative strategy
• Design and implement a communication strategy to facilitate brand awareness for the excellence model
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of market and economic activity and analyze their impact on business environment
• Build excellent relationships with consultants, and other relevant internal and external contacts to ensure high levels of service are maintained
• Pursue partnerships and engage in resource mobilization for the support of the excellence model
• Take the lead role in ensuring that participating organization’s representatives are trained on the Business

Excellence Programs
• Organize forums associated with the excellence model
• Develop and maintain an excellent level of product knowledge
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of Management reports to participating organizations
• Play a key role in the continual improvement of assessment tools
• Oversee the organization of the annual Company of the Year (COYA) Awards.

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• A bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce, and a relevant post graduate qualification
• Excellent, presentation skills and proven relationship management experience
• Demonstrable creative problem solving skills
• Developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
• At least 5 years relevant experience in the same capacity in a reputable organization
• Capacity to manage complex projects with ease.

Manager, Standards and Research

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Organizational Excellence Secretariat, this role will be responsible for collating, disseminating and encouraging the use of world class sector standards. The role also oversees research strategies to facilitate continuous improvement of the OPI program.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop a database of international sector performance standards and disseminate for use in organizational assessments
• Design and oversee the delivery of a research strategy for the OPI program
• Build and sustain relationships with participating organizations to ensure effective access to data for research purposes
• Design systems and processes of soliciting information and knowledge regarding future OPI requirements to collectively address new opportunities
• Carry out regular surveys to measure customer satisfaction of OPI stakeholders and disseminate the findings to appropriate divisions
• Facilitate the development and dissemination of Case studies emanating from the OPI process
• Ensure that the technical teams are well equipped with information emanating from research that lead to the provision of quality assessments
• Present innovative concepts and new product/service ideas for internal/external programs on an ongoing basis

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• A Master’s degree in a business related field and qualifications in research
• At least 4 years of working experience in a research capacity within a busy business environment
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Good grasp Management principles and indicators of performance within an organization
• Must have business acumen
• Ability to analyze information and reach logical conclusions.

Manager KIM-Annual Business Awards (KABA) IOPI

Job Summary

KABA is an annual exercise that seeks to identify and publicly recognize SMEs that demonstrate excellence and integrity in their management and leadership practices.

The SMEs will be assessed using the Organizational Performance Index (OPI) excellence tool.

Reporting to the Chief Manager, Centre for Enterprise Development, the Manager, KABA/OPI SMEs will be responsible for the implementation of the Award Program specifically for nurturing and growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Key Responsibilities
• Recruit enterprises and institutions for assessment and recognition and ensure that through the OPI assessment process the participants gain value
• Establish linkages with apex bodies to KABA/OPI through their membership base
• Seek sponsorship from organizations such as donor agencies, commercial banks, MFIs and the private sector to facilitate smooth running of the program
• Facilitate effective and prompt communications with partners of the awards scheme, secretariat and the participating companies
• Draw and implement an annual budget for OPI assessment process and the KABA awards and monitor proper usage of resources
• Organize and/or coordinate all activities leading to the Awards Gala Night
• Edit and facilitate the presentation of the OPI management reports to participating organizations and obtaining any feedback back to the secretariat
• Organize and/or coordinate all post gala night activities like the CEO’s forums, and intercompany visits for knowledge sharing
• Implement a performance driven culture and ensure high morale and motivation of all persons in the Centre and consultants
• Organize conferences/seminars that address SME issues.

Knowledge, skills and experience required
• Masters degree in Business, Economics or Entrepreneurship or any other related field
• Professional qualifications in Marketing, Project Management or Financial Management
• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar position or its equivalent
• Proficiency in the use of computer packages such as word-processing, spreadsheets etc
• Team player with good communication, presentation and public speaking skills.

Performance Standards
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Speedy response to client enquiries
• Attention to detail
• Maintain high standards of professionalism
• Achieving targets.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees.

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 11th March 2011.

KIM is an equal opportunity employer

Visit our website, www.kim.ac.ke, for more information about KIM.

The Human Resource Manager
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706 - 00100
Nairobi

Email: hr@kim.ac.ke

Muramati Sacco Alternative Channels Manager, Credit Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator, Legal Officer and Records Management Officer Jobs

Muramati Sacco is one of the fastest growing Saccos in Kenya with branches in Murang’a, Kangari, Gatura, Kanyenyaini, Kahatia, Kiria-ini, Githumu, Mununga, Kangema, Thika, Juja and Nairobi.

Due to the growth we are seeking to recruit for the following positions:

Alternative Channels Manager
Ref: HRD/ACM02/2011

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing alternative delivery channels to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop overall strategy for alternative channels to support business growth.
• Responsible for supporting and developing ATM, Self-Service and SMS banking services and any other technology based channels to improve operational efficiency and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Develop new alternative channels utilization; manage related end-to-end processes and implementation of new services.
• Responsible for the setup and management of Agent Banking and Mobile Banking.
• Develop a high performing team to support business growth.

Qualifications & Competencies
• Holder of Bachelors degree in a business related field.
• Professional qualifications in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of technology based business segments and channels
• Two (2) years working experience in business development preferably in a banking environment.
• Have strong communication skills and an ability to work with diverse teams.
• Be innovative and self-driven with a strong commercial orientation.

Desired Skills and Ability
• First class member service skills
• Strong analytical skills & commitment
• Effective Writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and self motivated
• Outstanding business relationship building skills

Credit Coordinator Personal Lending
Ref: HRD/CPL02/2011

The Role

Reporting to the Credit Manager, the role holder will be responsible for the daily coordination of the individual lending function within the organisation, ensuring high member service standards are maintained and that loan applications are within acceptable risks to the Sacco.

Key Responsibilities
• Growing high quality loan asset portfolio in the Society
• Review of the existing individual loan facilities
• Management of the individual loans portfolio by monitoring and adherence to set terms and conditions.
• Ensuring compliance to the Sacco’s lending policy
• Ensuring that all securities/collateral are perfected, recorded and maintained
• Preparing, analyzing and submitting credit reports and prudential returns as required
• Ensure excellent customer service

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of University degree from a recognized University
• 3 years working experience in credit /lending in a financial Institution
• Holders of diploma in Credit management, ACIB, AKIB, CPA, or ACCAs will have an added advantage

Desired Skills and Ability
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of financial spreadsheet applications

Business Development Coordinator
Ref: HRD/BDC02/2011

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the job holder will develop new business opportunities and proactively market lending and deposit opportunities to current and prospective clients

Key Responsibilities:
• Cross–sell Sacco products and services to members (e.g. Savings & Credit)
• Build, maintain and enhance existing and prospective member customer relationships
• Ensure sourcing, operation & maintenance of quality Savings and loan accounts to meet individual needs of the clients
• Provide timely and organized responses to member questions, disputes and complaints and gain clear understanding of the member’s requirements
• Prepare performance reports (monthly work plan, activity report etc)

Qualifications and Experience
• University degree in a business field from a recognized Institution
• Diploma in Banking, Micro Finance, Sales & Marketing
• An in-depth knowledge of Financial products, services and delivery channels
• 3 Years experience in a Similar position
• Those with experience in business development with a financial institution will have an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point)

Desired Skills and Ability
• First class member service skills
• Strong analytical skills & commitment
• Effective Writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, tenacious and self motivated
• Outstanding business relationship building skills

Legal Officer
Ref: HRD/LC 02/2011

Due to the expansion of the organization, Muramati Sacco wishes to recruit a Kenyan who is an LLB graduate, an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary to work as a Legal Officer.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Legal Officer will have the following among other responsibilities and tasks:
• Provide legal advice and guidance to the Board of Directors and Management.
• Formulate legal policies and practices in the operations of the Sacco
• Draft and vet all the legal Contracts and agreements that Muramati will enter into.
• Carry out contractual negotiations on behalf of Muramati.
• Work in collaboration with external lawyers to conclude loan documentation, following up on loan defaulters and prosecute the cases in Court.
• Ensure legal compliance of Muramati by filing all the relevant returns.
• Carry out any other duties specified by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications Profile
• An LLB Degree.
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a Certified Public Secretary.
• At least 3 years post qualification experience mainly in handling commercial, conveyancing and civil litigation.
• Honest, proactive, customer focused, results oriented and team player.
• Able to work without supervision, meeting strict deadlines and coping with intense work pressure.
• Must be computer literate.

Desired Skills and Ability
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and evaluate financial statements
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Records Management Officer
Ref: HRD/RMO02/2011

Reporting to the Business Operations Manager.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities of this position will include among others:
• Developing and implementing policies, norms and procedures for records management in the Society.
• Implementing Society records and archives management systems in accordance with the established statutory and policy requirements.
• Maintaining records management standards and codes of best practices.
• Developing records management working tools and guiding in their applications.
• Designing and reviewing records management training manual and facilitating in house records management courses.
• Implementing risk management programs for Society records.
• Implementing Society records’ retention and disposal systems in line with existing policies.
• Facilitating management of electronic records management systems through scanning, digitization, reprographic or any other appropriate means.
• Advising the Society on the legal requirements in regard to records management.
• Setting up, maintaining, reviewing and documenting an effective records custody and retrieval system.

Qualifications:
• A Diploma in Records Management and or Management Development
• KCSE Grade C+
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• High degree of integrity, team player with effective communication skills.

Desired Skills and Ability
• Good understanding of the Financial Sector
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent member service skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Interested persons should forward their applications and an updated CV by email only to hr@muramatisacco.co.ke clearly quoting the reference number for the position applied for.

Closing date for Applications will be Friday the 11th of March 2011

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.

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Job Vacancy in India For Chief Finance & Legal Officer

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Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Apparel House, Gurgaon

Incorporated in 1978, AEPC is the official body of apparel exporters in India that provides invaluable assistance to Indian exporters as well as importers/international buyers who choose India as their preferred sourcing destination for garments.

Apparel Export Promotion Council invites applications for the below mentioned post for its head office at Gurgaon on following criteria.

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
• Age: Up to 45 Years
• Qualification: Professional financial qualification CA / CFA or an MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.
• Experience: 12-15 Years
• Compensation: Rs.18 Lach / Per Annum

Legal Officer
• Age: Up to 45 Years
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Law/Master’s Degree in Law from a reputed institute/University.
• Experience: 15-18 Years
• Compensation: On Merit basis

Interested and eligible candidates along with their complete bio-data may apply to GM(HR), AEPC Apparel House, Sector-44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon 122003
Last Date is 10.02.2011

International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) Job Vacancies

"Winner of the Financial Times Award for Innovation in Responsible Business 2008"

"Winner of The Lawyer Pro Bono Award 2008"

Applications invited for 3 months advanced training scheme and work experience placements starting in September 2011 in leading law firms in London.

International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) is an initiative set up by leading law firms and academics in the UK, which aims to develop African lawyers' legal skills in international relations, trade, finance and dispute resolution.

Applications are invited from qualified lawyers:
• working or seeking to work in private practice, commerce or government service
• committed to developing their legal skills in international law, commercial law and/or dispute resolution
Interested candidates should obtain an application form online from www.ilfa.org.uk

Applications to be submitted to P O Box 40111 – 00100 Nairobi by 17 March 2011.

Envelopes should be clearly marked ILFA – Kenya

Senior Governmental Advisor Job in Southern Sudan

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Deloitte Consulting LLP (“Deloitte Consulting”) is one of the nation’s leading consulting firms for business strategy, operations, technology and human resources planning. We bring together a strong combination of experience, scale and capabilities to help clients address their most complex business problems.

The organizational structure of our parent organization, Deloitte LLP (“Deloitte”) and our collaborative approach integrate our consulting services with other Deloitte subsidiaries offering tax services, financial advisory services, and risk management capabilities. Clients depend on us for straightforward advice and results that create value.

With nearly 7000 Deloitte Consulting employees in more than 80 U.S. cities, we understand that people are our most precious resource. We also know that serving our clients and helping them and our people excel demands a diverse range of skills, talent, experiences and backgrounds.

Federal Practice - Deloitte Consulting LLP

Deloitte Consulting’s dynamic Federal Practice based in Washington D.C. and the surrounding Metropolitan area has opportunities for you to become part of their high-quality team that delivers innovative solutions to key Federal clients in financial management, business process improvement, strategy and operations, information systems development, package implementation, enterprise transformation, business process and applications outsourcing, and a full range of human capital advisory services.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (branded as Deloitte) is one of the largest and fastest growing global consulting firms and is one of the “Big Four” professional services firms in the world. With a globally connected network of member firms in 140 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and deep local expertise to help clients succeed wherever they operate.

On May 29, 2009, Deloitte LLP completed a two part transaction that resulted in the acquisition of substantially BearingPoint’s entire North American Public Services business unit. BearingPoint’s Emerging Markets units, as well as the large majority of their contracts, were acquired by Deloitte Consulting LLP pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement.

Deloitte’s Emerging Markets practice is the recognized leader in providing international development assistance in governance, public financial management, and institutional capacity development in all areas of the public sector.

Deloitte has been the firm of choice to lead such programs in the world’s most challenging environments including Afghanistan, Southern Sudan, Kosovo, and Iraq among others.

For more information on Deloitte, please visit: https://www.deloitte.com

Project Description

Deloitte is seeking senior level technical experts to lead and support an upcoming USG procurement in Southern Sudan.

This procurement will address the core human, organizational and institutional capacities of key agencies and offices within the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS).

The ultimate goal will be to develop a more effective and accountable government by improving the overall management capacity, efficacy and accountability across the GOSS.

Job Description – Senior Governmental Advisor, Deloitte Consulting

The Senior Governmental Advisor will work at the highest levels of government including the Office of the President, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, and the Office of the Vice President to support the overall functional improvement of each office over the next 3-5 years.

The Senior Governmental Advisor will be responsible for building capacity of ministerial personnel, assisting in the development and implementation of its strategic plan, and designing new and improving current processes to improve the overall operation of the ministry.

The position will be based in Juba.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
• 10+ Years of experience in public administration reform, management or other relevant field in an international development setting
• 3+ years working directly with a national level ministries, preferably the Offices of the President and Vice President and Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
• Masters degree in public administration, international development or equivalent
• Prior experience in East Africa is desirable
• Demonstrated capability to achieve results in developing, transition or post-conflict countries
• Ability to establish strong relationships with officials for host government and to develop a network of contacts among international donors and local counterparts.
• Demonstrated leadership, management and team-building abilities
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• General planning and analytical skills
• Fluency in English
Please email cover letters and resumes to: Nana Gyesie at ngyesie@deloitte.com

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.

© 2011 Deloitte Consulting Limited. Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited

UNDP Kenya Programme Analyst (National Programme Officer) Job Vacancy

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is UN’s global development organization. UNDP has a normative global mission as a pro-poor development agency to promote human rights, gender and the Millennium Development Goals.

UNDP Kenya would like to recruit a Programme Analyst (National Programme Officer Category, Grade NOB - ICS9) for Human Rights.

Background

The UNDAF aims to support Kenya in implementing the country’s national development strategy, as articulated in Kenya Vision 2030 and its first 5 year Medium Term Plan.

Further, the programme aims to enhance the mutual agreement between the Government of Kenya and the UN, for the realization of fundamental human rights principles enshrined in the international human rights Instruments and Declarations to which the Government of Kenya and the UN are committed.

On safeguarding human rights, UN assistance aims to provide strategic and timely support through the Human Rights Unit in the Resident Coordinator’s office to UN agencies, the GoK,
KNCHR and civil society organizations.

The Unit’s primary focus in 2011/12 include;
• coordination of human rights input into implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNDAF;
• Ensuring UN continuation as strategic leader on Transitional Justice;
• Strengthening UN and partners capacity on the Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA) ;
• Increasing strategic partnerships for advocacy and provision of assistance to victims, witnesses, human rights defenders and marginalized groups;
• Assisting the UN, GoK in UPR process and implementation of recommendations as well as providing substantive and technical support to UN agencies on request.
• Underpinning this work are the principles of inclusivity and effective participation of marginalized groups, including women, youth and persons with disabilities.
The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator is recruiting 1 National Programme Officer – whose key areas of responsibility will be assisting the Human Rights Unit in implementation of the above mentioned tasks.

Qualifications
• Masters Degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies or other relevant area
• Additional qualifications in programme/project management is an added advantage
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working in the area of human rights;
• sound knowledge of and experience in the development and implementation of human rights related projects and programmes;
• sound research and analytical capacity in the field of human rights, including thorough understanding of the national and international human rights protection system
• Good knowledge and experience in human rights and gender mainstreaming in development programmes;
• good experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects;
• experience working with the UN, human rights organization, development organization or similar institution, is a requirement
Language Requirements
• Fluency in English and Swahili is a requirement.
Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located at http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 1st March 2011

Click on “E-Recruitment Portal” under “Human Resources” and submit your application online. Applications received via other means will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied with an application letter and P11. The P11 form can be found at the same site. Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Applications are open to suitably qualified Kenyan citizens only
• Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

United States Embassy Supervisory Visa Assistant Job

The United States Embassy has a vacancy for Supervisory Visa Assistant.

Incumbent serves as the Locally-Engaged Staff (LES) supervisor in the Immigrant Visa / Diversity Visa Unit, comprised of five full-time LES employees.

Responsible for all facets of immigrant visa processing, staff training and development, workflow management, performance appraisals, scheduling, drafting of correspondence and reports, providing procedural advice to American officers, responding to inquiries from the public, and generally overseeing the entire immigrant visa process. Advises American staff on Kenyan family law.

Advises and trains Kenyan staff on U.S. immigration law. Also acts as primary point of contact for Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) processing in the mission and regional posts. Shall perform other duties as required.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in law is required.
• Two years of customer service experience is required.
• Two years of supervisory experience is also required.
• Level IV (fluent) English ability is required.
• Must have strong writing skills.
• Must have strong computer skills on Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV, professional references and authored news releases via mail before March 2, 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi,
Kenya

International Organization Jobs

We are an International Organization with offices in most major towns in the Country.

We have vacancies for the below positions which we need to fill urgently.

Business Manager
• University Degree (BSc or BA) from a recognised University or a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) certificate at final level.
• She/ he shall demonstrate competence and a minimum of eight (8) years proven experience in Business Administration, and wide experience with Public or Private Sector and administration/management of a technical facility/project in a similar capacity.
• The candidate should be of high integrity, be well versed with the Laws of Kenya, especially, the Penal Code, the Civil Procedure Code, Company Law, Public Roads Act and the Traffic Act (CAP 403) of the Laws of Kenya.
• She/he should be computer literate and have excellent communication skills.
Assistant Business Manager
• University Degree (BSc or BA) from a recognised University or a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) certificate at final level.
• He shall have six (6) years proven experience in Business Administration, have good communication skills and be of high integrity.
• In addition, he shall have adequate experience and exposure to Public or Private sector administration and knowledge of and experience in administration of a technical facility/project in a similar position.
• He shall have training in ICT or project performance monitoring and evaluation and have adequate experience in the use of desktop computer applications.
• OR a trained professional in Building or Civil Engineering holding a Degree OR Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Building Economics from a recognised Institution.
• The applicant should have previous working experience of five (5) years and adequate knowledge of building codes and civil works specifications, contact law and contract administration besides working knowledge of common desktop computer applications and popular CAD Software.
• The applicant should also have a wide experience in the preparation of schedules for repair works and costing them.

System Administrator
• Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Computer Science.
• In addition, should possess at least a Certified Network Associate qualification (or equivalent) with three (3) years hand-on experience in Network Administration or Systems Integration in a busy database management environment.
• He should have proven knowledge on enterprise databases and compute applications and have excellent communication skills. He should be fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
Vehicle Inspectors
• Vehicle inspectors must posses at least a mean grade C at KCSE.
• Additionally, they must have a Diploma in Automotive Engineering and be a licensed vehicle inspector with at least three years hand-on experience in vehicle inspection in a busy environment.
• They should have excellent communication skills and fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
• They must be of high integrity.
Census Clerks
• These Clerks must possess Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili.
• They should have a diploma in ICT or be in possession of the International Computer Driver’s Licence (ICDL) Certificate.
• He should have a basic understanding of Kenyan legal and court systems, a minimum of two (2) years previous hands-on experience (such as paralegal staff) in a busy law establishment in Kenya.
• He should be a person of high integrity, fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

Machine Attendant / Computer Operators
• Applicants must posses Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili.
• Each staff should have a diploma in ICT or be in possession of the International Computer Driver’s Licence (ICDL) certification and must have three years (3) hands-on experience as computer terminal operator in a busy data processing environment and demonstrate fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
• OR possess Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C and a minimum grade of C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili.
• They should have a diploma in ICT or be in possession of the International Computer Driver’s Licence (ICDL) Certificate.
• He should have a basic understanding of Kenyan legal and court systems, a minimum of two (2) years previous hands-on experience (such as paralegal staff) in a busy law establishment in Kenya.
• He should be a person of high integrity, fluent in both English and Kiswahili.

Escorts Personnel
• Applicants for this position must posses Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade C- and a minimum grade C- in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili.
• The applicant should have undergone a recognised training in security establishment and has two (2) years previous experience in Law enforcement and provision of security services.
• The applicant shall be a person of high integrity and fluent in English and Kiswahili and skills in inter-personal relations.
Others Qualifications:

All applicants for above positions must be Kenyan female/male citizens aged below 40 years, Physically fit, able to work long hours with minimum supervision, high integrity, honest, firm and team player .

Work Station:

The Positions are open in Mombasa and Nakuru. However, applicants should be prepared to work anywhere within Kenya.

Terms of Employment:

Employment shall be on Contract initially with possibility of conversion to permanent and pensionable terms subject to satisfactory performance.

Other terms are negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send your application by e-mail attaching your CV, Academic and Professional Certificates by e-mail to Enquiries.Mombasa@sgs.com not later than Saturday 19th February 2011.

Provide your day time telephone number

Communication Industry Management Trainee - Legal Job

A leading company in the communication industry with a countrywide network, is looking for a Legal Management Trainee.

The candidate will be exposed to the Legal department of the Company.

Requirements

Applicants for the position should possess the following qualifications.
• University graduate LLB from a recognized university.
• A Diploma in legal Education will be an added advantage;
Person Specification

Applicants for the position should have the following person specification:
• High degree of integrity
• Team Player
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to make decisions and to solve problems
• Proven leadership skills
• Well disciplined all rounded person
• Below 30 years.
If you possess the above qualifications please write in confidence enclosing a detailed CV, Certified Copies of academic transcripts and professional certificates, a day-time telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 28th February 2011.

The application can be sent to:

Voucher Number TSG 2115
P.O. Box 49990-00100 GPO
Nairobi

If you do not hear from us by 30th March 2011 consider your application unsuccessful.

Background to the Consultancy

Grassroots Alliance for Community Education (G.R.A.C.E) Africa is a 501 (c) Non Governmental Organization (NGO) that is registered in the United States of America (USA) as well as Kenya under the NGO board in 2001.

The organization’s vision is vibrant, resourceful and self sustaining grassroots communities, while its mission is to enhance the capacity of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for self-determined, high-impact and sustainable initiatives leading to better health and development.

G.R.A.C.E works with more than 100 local organizations based in all the eight provinces in Kenya, and these include Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith Based Organizations (FBOs), and youth groups.

The key strategy applied by G.R.A.C.E is building the capacities of its grassroots partner organizations to enable them to provide high quality services to larger populations and groups in poor, vulnerable and marginalized communities and regions in the country.

Towards the end of 2008, G.R.A.C.E got a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement a program aimed at scaling up the provision of quality essential services to Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) as well as undertake HIV Prevention activities in three provinces, namely Nyanza, Central and Eastern.

The program is implemented in collaboration with 15 CBOs which are based in the three provinces, and which have established Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers to support OVC. The role of the CBOs is to undertake HIV Prevention activities, enrol and provide essential services to Orphans and Vulnerable Children in their localities.

These services are food; education; protection; healthcare; psychosocial support; and economic empowerment support to their caregivers.

The Consultancy Scope of Work

One of the services provided to OVC caregivers by G.R.A.C.E and its partner organizations is child protection. This is aimed at addressing the need to provide children with safe and secure environment free from all forms of abuse, neglect, discrimination and exploitation.

Towards this end, G.R.A.C.E has already conducted training workshops on child protection for CBO members, teachers and children in the project sites. Subsequently, child rights clubs have been established in some of the community schools to further strengthen the child protection mechanisms.

In an effort to further strengthen the reporting and processing of cases of child rights violations, G.R.A.C.E therefore seeks a consultant or consultancy firm that will train selected CBO members as paralegals. The trainees will be expected to work with the CBOs to improve on the reporting and processing of cases of violations in the project sites.

The consultancy will entail two 5-day workshops, targeting a total of 30 representatives of the CBOs (including ToTs trained in Child Protection). The training will impart paralegal skills to the trainees to enable them intervene appropriately in cases of child rights violations.
Specific Terms of Reference for the assignment

The following specific tasks are expected to be undertaken by the consultant in regard to the mentioned assignment:
• Hold discussions with G.R.A.C.E staff (particularly the Chief Executive Officer, Director, Programs Coordinator and the OVC Project Officer) to agree on specific issues related to child protection to be addressed in the training.
• Based on the above discussion and drawing from the identified and agreed upon training materials, develop a five-day training program on paralegal to representatives of CBOs working with G.R.A.C.E in the NPI program.
• Undertake a 5-day training workshop, for a total of 30 representatives of CBOs partnering with G.R.A.C.E on paralegal to target communities in the three provinces where G.R.A.C.E is implementing the NPI project.
• Support the trainees to develop practical action plans on how they will offer paralegal services to the communities. The action plans should detail specific activities to be undertaken, timelines, number of OVC caregivers targeted, and resources required.
• Undertake one-day monitoring and support supervision visits for each of the 15 CBO partners to monitor progress and support the trainees in the sites.
• Review the chosen activities to make them more demand-driven and more applicable through participatory approaches that help ensure activities are relevant and responsive to local conditions.
Deliverables

The following are the expected deliverables from this assignment:
• A five-day workshop program on paralegal training content; respective sessions and their objectives and facilitators responsible for each session.
• Workshop report for CBO representatives on paralegal, detailing the training content, training methodology; evaluation feedback from participants; action plans for roll out ; recommendations and a list of participants.
• Field reports for each monitoring visit detailing progress made in implementation, challenges experienced, recommendations made and support provided and action points for G.R.A.C.E to follow up on.
G.R.A.C.E Africa’s responsibility

The Consultant will be responsible to the G.R.A.C.E OVC Project Officer.

In addition, the G.R.A.C.E CEO, Director and the Project Officer will be available for consultation with the consultant before and after the exercise to guide the planning and report preparation exercise.

Specifically G.R.A.C.E Africa will provide the following:
• Background information on the organization, the assignment and any other information relevant and necessary for the undertaking of the exercise.
• Transport, accommodation and meals during the training workshops and the field visits.
The successful application will have:
• The consultant should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• 3 years experience and excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili.
• A proven track record in training community representatives as paralegals focusing on children’s rights.
• A proven track record in designing and delivering tailor-made training programs legal related disciplines.
• Experience in mentoring community groups as well as individuals providing paralegal services.

Expression of interest

Interested person should send a cover letter and a copy of their CV to: hr@graceafrica.com or graceafricahr@gmail.com by 18th February 2010.

Braeburn Schools Legal Clerk Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Braebum Group of Schools for the position of a dynamic and passionate Legal Clerk.

Under the supervision of the Legal Officer, the Legal Clerk shall perform all legal support related duties in the legal department.

Specific duties & responsibilities:
• Routine court, companies’, lands’ and other registries’ assignments.
• Handling departmental queries.
• Debt collection and related matters.
• Keeping an up to date record of all court cases and matters within the department.
• Writing, photocopying, binding, circulation and performing such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Experience:
• A relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
• A minimum 2 years’ experience ¡n a busy legal office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Experience in a multicultural environment is an added advantage.
If you possess the above qualifications please write enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic transcripts and testimonials, day time telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 28th February 2011.

Address your application to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Braeburn Schools Limited,
P.O. Box 45112-00100, Nairobi,

or by email to hr@braeburn.ac.ke.

Please view our website for more details about the Braebum Group of International Schools.

www.braeburn.com

Kituo Cha Sheria Forced Migration Program Coordinator and Legal / Progam Officers Jobs

Kituo Cha Sheria (KITUO) is a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) whose mission is to empower the poor and marginalized people to effectively access justice and realize their human

KITUO is seeking to recruit dynamic, self driven and result oriented persons to fill in the positions of a Coordinator Forced Migration Program, Program/Legal Officer Forced Migration Program and Program/Legal Officer Legal Aid and Education Program.

Coordinator, Forced Migration Program - Eastleigh
Ref: KCS/CFMP-EST/APP

Responsible to the Executive Director for strategic planning, budgeting, co-ordinating, developing and implementing of the Forced Migration programme aimed at empowering urban refugees and IDPs to access their human rights.

Also responsible for fund raising for programmes and developing improved systems and procedures as well as monitoring and evaluating programme activities and individual performance against set targets.

Other duties include report writing, team building, providing effective leadership and implementing on-the-job training to improve employee performance.

Minimum Qualification:
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, with relevant training in human rights focusing on refugee issues or equivalent qualifications.
• Must have been an Advocate of the High Court for a minimum of five (5) years, with a current practising certificate.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a track record of success in managing a legal and human rights programme for a minimum of two (2) years.
Skills:
• Must be proactive with strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Also must be proficient in using word processing and spreadsheet computer packages.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
• Developing appropriate fundraising strategies as well as sustainable alternative revenue sources
• Developing appropriate public relations strategies designed to promote KITUO’s image and relations with all stakeholders.
• Reviewing the operations and results of the organisation and providing periodical reports to the Executive Director.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of legal services such as the preliminary screening of clients, provision of legal advice, counselling clients and drafting case pleadings, court representation as well as dealing with client complaints.
• Develop and implement appropriate workflow systems and processes for clients accessing services at KITUO, appropriate feedback and monitoring and evaluation system to ensure effectiveness and institutional learning
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to monitor, document and seek redress for refugee related human rights abuses
• Develop and operationalize effective reporting mechanisms for the Forced Migration programme
Legal/Progam Officer – Eastleigh
Ref: KCS/LPO-EST/APP

Responsible to the Coordinator Forced Migration program for providing legal advice, court representation and legal awareness education to clients on matters related to legal and human rights, land, labour and other legal issues.

Also responsible for counselling clients and sensitising communities to build a factual basis for preparing court cases. Other duties include helping communities to develop institutional capacity to enable them advocate and lobby for legal protection

Minimum Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate and minimum of 2 years experience in civil and criminal litigation in a human rights organisation or busy law firm.
• Knowledge of refugee law is an added advantage.
Skills:
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as proficiency in using word-processing and spreadsheet computer packages.
• Must also demonstrate skills in arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, counselling and community organisation.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
• Providing legal and sound advice to individual clients and community groups as well as counselling clients on legal matters especially refugee related.
• Preparing demand letters on behalf of clients as well as drafting accurate case pleadings, applications for summary judgements, court injunctions and dismissals.
• Effective representation of clients and community groups in courts of law, tribunals and other legal forums including arbitration proceedings.
• Assisting individual clients and community groups to negotiate outside court settlements in matters that involve legal disputes.

Legal/Progam Officer
Ref: KCS/LPO-NRB/APP

Responsible to the Coordinator Legal Aid and Education for providing legal advice, court representation and legal awareness education to clients on matters related to legal and human rights, land, labour and other legal issues.

Also responsible for counselling clients and sensitising communities to build a factual basis for preparing court cases. Other duties include helping communities to develop institutional capacity to enable them advocate and lobby for legal protection

Minimum Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification.
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate and minimum of 2 years experience in civil and criminal litigation in a human rights organisation or busy law firm.
Skills:
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as proficiency in using word-processing and spreadsheet computer packages.
• Must also demonstrate skills in arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, counselling and community organisation.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
• Providing legal and sound advice to individual clients and community groups as well as counselling clients on legal matters.
• Preparing demand letters on behalf of clients as well as drafting accurate case pleadings, applications for summary judgements, court injunctions and dismissals.
• Effective representation of clients and community groups in courts of law, tribunals and other legal forums including arbitration proceedings.
• Assisting individual clients and community groups to negotiate outside court settlements in matters that involve legal disputes.
Applications indicating the job reference number, including a detailed curriculum vitae with referees and copies of relevant testimonials, day telephone number, email address and an indication of present remuneration should be addressed to;

The Executive Director
Kituo Cha Sheria
(Centre For Legal Empowerment)
P. O. Box 7483 - 00300
Ronald Ngala
Nairobi

E-mail: info@kituochasheria.or.ke

The application must reach us on or before 25th February 2011.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Faulu Kenya Legal Officer, Branch Manager, Executive Secretary and Business Systems Assistant ICT Manager Job Vacancies

Faulu Kenya Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited is a dynamic Christian organization within the micro-finance sector. Faulu was the first Micro Finance Institution in Kenya to be licensed by the Central Bank as a deposit taking institution.

In line with the growing business needs we are seeking highly competent, focused and results oriented professionals to fill the following positions:

Legal Officer

Reporting to the Company Secretary, the position will provide advice on legal and statutory matters with a bias to civil law, in particular conveyancing and Central Bank of Kenya compliance.

The key responsibilities of this position will be: -
• Drafting and reviewing of agreements and contracts.
• Assist management in interpreting and applying statutes, agreements, contracts, rules and regulations.
• Working with external lawyers to ensure company is well represented in all legal matters and court cases.
• Prepare monthly status reports on all legal issues and make recommendations to the management.
• Implement recovery actions against the various stakeholders in accordance with policy, procedures and applicable legislation.
• Review and advice on the performance and adequacy of the panel of the various service providers.
• Advise and liaise with the Security Department in matters related to criminal investigations and proceedings while ensuring company position is well represented.
• Working with Credit Administration, offer legal expertise on perfection of securities.
• Representing the company when required.
• Working closely with the Company Secretary ensure compliance to the MFI regulations.
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.
• Postgraduate qualifications from Kenya School of Law (Advocate of the High Court)
• Current membership of LSK
• At least 3 year legal experience, either from private practice or in a financial institution with extensive exposure to conveyancing, contracts drafting and business law.
• Familiarity with the legal aspects of financial institutions.
• Practical experience in loan securitization process.
• Exposure to CBK compliance requirements will be a definite advantage.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Branch Manager

The job holder will manage and control the branch sales and operations in order to maximize on new business opportunities, deepen existing relationships, whilst providing excellent service delivery and ensuring risks are well controlled.

Key Responsibilities
• Business growth and profitability.
• Setting and monitoring service standards.
• Loan Book growth and quality, increase customer base and cross-sell a range of products.
• Direct involvement and supervision of all revenue channels.
• Create and maintain a cohesive, motivated and a highly performing team.
• Assist in the preparation of budget and strategic plans and ensure implementation at the branch level.
• Effective cost management for the Branch.
• Provide periodic reports on branch encompassing progress and prospects to the Management.
• Ensure operational efficiency by fostering proper controls and enhance customer service through quick turnaround time on service delivery.
Qualifications and Experience
• A relevant university degree plus 5 years all round experience in a micro-finance and or banking environment dealing with micro clients.
• Excellent knowledge of Banking Operations will be an added advantage.
• Must have managerial /supervisory experience.
• Proven track record of business growth.
• Excellent leadership and credit analysis skills
• Highly developed sales skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to work outside Nairobi
Executive Secretary

Working closely with the Senior Management, the job holder will be responsible for provision of
administrative and strategic support.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide administrative and strategic support to the senior management team to ensure focus in the implementation of agreed priorities.
• Follow up with individual managers on various business issues as per the agreed feedback timelines
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure that they are delivered to their respective destinations.
• Coordinate the preparations for various meeting with external parties.
• Prepare, edit and proof-read various reports when needed.
• Receive and handle company and Managing Directors visitors.
• Assist in procurement of office supplies and equipments.
• Manage the filing system for easy access to documentation and safe handling of confidential matters/letters on both manual and electronic versions.
• Manage travel and events logistics.
• Liaison with senior managers on their key business appointments.
Minimum Requirements
• A degree holder in Secretarial Studies, public relations or related field with a diploma in secretarial studies. A relevant masters degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years experience preferably in a similar role and working closely with senior managers in a busy organization.
• Proficient in MS office applications especially advanced typing speed and PowerPoint presentation development.
• Proven ability to compile information and prepare reports.
• Business minded professional with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible with a high level of responsibility, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Courteous and good interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to public relations will be an added advantage.
Assistant ICT Manager - Business Systems

Reporting to the ICT Manager, the position holder’s role is to manage Faulu’s core business systems including the Core Banking System, Human Resource Management System, Financial System, Faulu Mobile Banking Solutions and applications, Financial Transaction Switching and channels systems.

The key roles and responsibilities will be:
• Development for approval of software requirements specification and scoping for new products development requests.
• Timely and accurate development and preparation of business reports.
• Business systems software version and change control management.
• Manage user acceptance test of software developments/changes.
• Systems procedure and process documentation.
• Liaison for Faulu’s software product vendors.
• Involvement in IT process Improvement initiatives
• Manage planned systems user training.
• Manage a team of systems developers/analysts
Qualifications and experience
• University degree in Computer Science with strong software development skills.
• At least 4 years’ experience in IT for a busy financial institution.
• Extensive experience in management of Temenos E-Merge, Oracle Developer Tools and Great Plains Accounting Systems, Bankers Realm ATM/EFT Switch and Card Management Systems will be added advantage.
• Java, Dot Net and Oracle developer skills
• Mobile applications design and development skills.
• Proficiency in Unix Solaris and Linux administration and scripting.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence platform implementation.
• Hands on experience in Crystal and Microsoft Reporting services.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Wide experience in knowledge of financial reporting will be added advantage.
Strong Christian values, commitment and passion for the transformation of the low income population are key requirements for all these positions. If you meet the above criteria and have passion to serve in a Christian environment, please send through e-mail your application letter, a detailed CV and testimonials including 3 referees and daytime telephone contact to:

Head of Human Resources
Faulu Kenya Limited
P.O Box 60240 — 00200
Nairobi

or email: excitingcareers@faulukenya.com

Applications to reach us on or before 25th February 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICJ Kenya Program Officer - The International Cooperation Programme Job in Kenya

The International Cooperation Programme , The Eastern Africa Criminal Justice Initiative

About the Programme

The Eastern Africa Criminal Justice Intiative seeks to raise awareness about International Criminal Justice Mechanisms and more specifically the International Criminal Court with the aim of empowering various stakeholders on how to engage with the processes and also influencing of policy making. The Initiative is implemented in 7 Eastern African Countries.

Job Description
• To work with the programme management team in designing strategic advocacy and policy documents
• To work with the programme management team in managing strategic relationships amongst the ICJ Kenya stakeholders
• Representing the organization at human rights meetings and conferences where designated to do so.
• To maintain close and constructive relationships with regional partners to ensure the smooth running of the program.
• To work with the programme management team in conducting research on emerging areas of concern.
• To compile monthly and quarterly program narrative reports.
• To edit donor reports and grant proposals to ensure that the format is consistent and adheres to donor guidelines, and that the information presented is grammatically correct, when necessary.
• To maintain and update fact sheets for EAICJI focus countries.
• To work with the programme management team in ensuring project learning and impact is effectively documented and communicated to key audiences and assist in the overall monitoring and evaluating programmatic activities
• To help in providing input to the international cooperation sections of the ICJ Kenya website
• To work with the programme management team to support fundraising effort
• To undertake other tasks as required by management.

Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in Law.
• Minimum 2 years of working in the human rights sector, NGO work.
• In-depth knowledge of situation of International Criminal Justice initiatives in Africa and the operations of the ICC.
• Knowledge on African Human Rights Systems.
• Experience in civil society capacity-building and network building.
• Experience in drafting and managing projects on organizing campaigns and advocacy initiatives.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Diplomatic and respectful manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, co-workers, grantees, partners, and other contacts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders while maintaining close attention to detail
• Ability to be self directed with minimal supervision
• Ability to organize administrative details of proposal preparation and reporting to meet required deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills (proficient usage of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer) are required
• Strong editing, writing and communication skills in English
To Start: Immediately.

The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply

Please send your application in English, including a motivation letter and attach your curriculum vitae. Please indicate ‘Program Officer’ – International Cooperation” on the subject line to,

The Executive Director,
ICJ Kenya,
P.O. Box 59743-00200,
Nairobi

or Email: info@icj-kenya.org.

Application deadline: 10th February 2011

ICJ Kenya Assistant Programme Officer - Human Rights Protection Programme Job Vacancy

Overall Requirement for the position

To provide programmatic and administrative assistance to the programme management team in the implementation, management and coordination of programmatic activities.

Job Description
• To Initiate and develop project ideas and proposals.
• To assist in the Implementation, management and coordination of programme Activities.
• To assist in the preparation of periodic reports for d internal and external use.
• To conduct research and document emerging areas within the programmatic mandate
• To monitor and evaluate programmatic activities
• To Liaise with the Programme Officer or the Executive Director on areas of program mandate.

Qualification
• Candidates interested in applying for the position must be an Advocate of the High court of Kenya and must possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Must have two years work experience in a non-governmental organization.
• Must show ability to monitor and evaluate programmatic activities
ICJ Kenya is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your application, CV and relevant certificates to:

The Executive Director,
ICJ Kenya,
P.O. Box 59743-00200,
Nairobi

or Email: info@icj-kenya.org

Your application should be received on or before 10th February 2011.