GSMA Development Fund Mobile Agriculture Programme Specialist Job opportunity

GSMA mFarmer initiative, Mobile Agriculture Programme Specialist

Based in London, UK or Nairobi, Kenya: Fixed term Contract

Please note - to apply for this role you must have had demonstrable experience in applying the use of IT/mobile communications that improve the impact of agriculture value chain projects - actual experience of this must be in your CV.

Senior Programme Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya - African Forest Forum (AFF)

About the organization

The African Forest Forum (AFF) is an association of individuals who share the pursuit and commitment to the sustainable management, use and conservation of the forest and tree resources of Africa for the betterment of the socio-economic wellbeing of its people and for the stability and improvement of its environment.

The purpose of AFF is to provide a platform and create an enabling environment for independent and objective analysis, advocacy and advice on all relevant policy and technical issues pertaining to achieving sustainable management, use and conservation of Africa’s forest and tree resources as part of efforts to reduce poverty, protect the environment and promote economic and social development.

About the position

The African Forest Forum is recruiting for the position of a Senior Programme Officer to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, or some other location, reporting directly to the Executive Secretary.

Duties and responsibilities

To coordinate and provide leadership in the development of priorities and implementation of activities on:
• Climate change as it relates to forest resources and livelihoods;
• The fuel-fibre-food nexus;
• Forest-water relations.
To articulate the interactions among the three items above.

To represent the AFF, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, on matters relating to the above duties, and on any other matters as directed by the Executive Secretary and the Governing Council of AFF.

To assist the Executive Secretary on any other duties and responsibilities (financial, administrative or technical) as may be directed.

Requirements
• Master’s degree in forestry, environment, natural resources management or related area.
• Minimum of 10 years of post masters experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-PhD experience
• Must have the capacity and demonstrated experience in leadership, management and forest science
• Must be a good team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre/AFF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.

We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on competitive terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:
• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for Senior Programme Officer-AFF” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 10 February 2012.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about AFF and ICRAF by accessing our web sites: www.afforum.org and www.worldagroforestry.org.

AMREF Country Director (South Sudan) Job opportunity

AMREF is recruiting a Country Director to provide leadership and strategic direction to the country office and field based staff in the AMREF South Sudan Country Programme.

The incumbent will be in charge of country performance and programme growth; will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place.

The Country Director is a key position and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy.

Management responsibilities
• Providing leadership for the dissemination of AMREF values, vision and mission at the country level
• Directing and managing the South Sudan programme to deliver AMREF’s and country specific strategic objectives in line with overall mission and strategy
• Promoting AMREF's organizational identity to all national stakeholders and partners in Southern Sudan and ensuring AMREF remains relevant to the changing needs of disadvantaged people in the country
• Developing networks, partnerships and liaisons with national/regional/international institutions working in Southern Sudan and spearheading donor collaboration, fundraising and programme/project development at country level
• Promoting AMREF’s organizational identity and capacity to all stakeholders and partners in Southern Sudan
• Ensuring that the country programme has a strong functional SMT which mutually supports the leadership team
• Leading, supporting, developing and mentoring AMREF Southern Sudan staff to deliver high quality programmes and projects
• Encouraging interactions and collaboration with other AMREF Country Programmes and with AMREF Programme Leaders, and supporting participation of country programme project staff in AMREF regional projects where appropriate
• Together with the monitoring and evaluation function at Headquarters, is responsible for ensuring that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place and are used effectively within AMREF Southern Sudan
• Ensuring that the knowledge gained from Southern Sudan Country programme is documented and shared with the other AMREF Country Programmes and Headquarters, and with external partners and users, and that Country Programme staff participate in AMREF Africa activities
• Facilitating and supporting development of AMREF Country Advisory Committee; providing relevant levels of information to enable this committee to optimize their support to the country programme
• Working with AMREF Headquarters, liaising with AMREF National Offices to build awareness of the country programme needs, of country programme priorities and for project funding
• Leading the process of organizational strengthening within AMREF Southern Sudan country programme
• Representing AMREF at country level and is responsible for the management of host country relations.
• Ensuring that AMREF Southern Sudan adheres to national laws and regulations governing the functions carried out by AMREF in Southern Sudan.
Requirements
• The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree preferably in public health or a related subject at a minimum of masters level, with at least 8 years progressive experience at district or national level particularly in fieldworks in conflict/post conflict situations in Africa;
• developing country experience is a must and work in the health development sector is preferred;
• extensive hands on experience in implementing primary health care;
• familiarity with the health and development needs of disadvantaged people would also be an advantage;
• the candidate should also have a proven track-record of results-based programme development & management;
• building effective partnerships and strategic alliances.
• S/he must be able to live and work effectively within the climatic & cultural conditions of Southern Sudan.
• S/he should be fluent in English and knowledge of Arabic language will be an added advantage.
This is an internationally recruited position attracting a competitive salary and attractive package of benefits. Please note that this is a non accompanied post.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV and email your detailed CV to jobs@amref.org quoting reference number: - CHR/12/02-02.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday, February 17th 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.

AMREF Media and PR Officer Job

AMREF is seeking an experienced media and public relations professional to fill a vacancy at its headquarters.

Working closely with the Director of Communications, your focus will be to strengthen AMREF’s media and PR work and raise AMREF’s profile among various stakeholders primarily through media, PR and other communication tools.

Primary responsibilities and duties
• Seek opportunities to highlight AMREF’s work and share information of potential interest amongst the media and other stakeholders at national, regional and international levels
• Build strong relationships and maintain contacts with media including online reporters in order to stimulate their interest and enhance their coverage of AMREF activities
• Write and edit advisories, pitches and news releases
• Develop different angles with which to approach reporters, bloggers, and other media outlets
• Develop, maintain and regularly review AMREF’s list of media contacts
• Monitor and analyse all relevant coverage that directly and indirectly relates to AMREF’s work
• Provide copy for the AMREF e-newsletter, website and other regular AMREF communications
• Disseminate relevant and timely field information to communications officers in country offices to assist in their fundraising
• Identify and track events and issues of interest to AMREF
• Assist in the organisation of public events to promote and increase AMREF’s profile and messages
• Provide media support and guidance to AMREF staff
• Explore and exploit the use of new technologies and online networks to develop more effective media relations and coverage

Requirements
• Degree in the communications field. A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in communications including media relations and PR
• Excellent working knowledge of the media industry- print, broadcast, and online media outlets
• Proven media contacts in national, regional and international media and the ability to generate media coverage and opportunities
• Understanding of development issues preferably in health, and sound news judgment
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and deal with a variety of people in a professional manner
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including attention to detail
• Photography and video skills are added advantages
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Positive can-do attitude and flexibility
If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV and email your detailed CV to jobs@amref.org quoting reference number: - CHR/12/02-01.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday, February 17th 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer

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.

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

World Concern Development Organization Registered Community Nurse 6 Months Contract Job in Garissa

World Concern Development organization, a Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit qualified and competent person for the following position to be based in Garissa.

Registered Community Nurse

Contract (six months)

The overall objective of this position is to undertake the health care responses in the HADA project and be part of the team that will oversee the design, evaluation and implementation of the health programs.

This includes working closely with government officials, relevant bodies and NGOs and preparation of relevant reports and providing information necessary to direct the program and report to donors.

Major Responsibilities:
• Make activities plan for implementation from the master plan in the proposal.
• To work with the Public Health Nurse to determine the nursing aspect of community health i.e. Health message to NCH mothers and reproductive health activities.
• Make plans to carry out outreach activities i.e. mobile clinics, MCH care activities, Hygiene (personal) message and environmental hygiene.
• Work in collaboration with the Clinical Officer to plan and carry out curative services alongside the MOH staff.
• Work closely with the Nutritionist to carry out nutrition improvement programs among mothers and under five children in the project area.
• Participate in the Monitoring and Evaluation activities in primary health care project and write and submit project activity reports on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Attend meetings related to primary health care work in the project area as agreed with the Project Manager.

Qualification and Experience
• 2-3 years experience in similar position preferably in a relief setting in hardship area like North Eastern Kenya.
• KCSE certificate with a minimum grade of C+ and a Higher Diploma in community nursing.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written), accompanied with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Competence in the use of MS Office and Strong capacity building and facilitation skills.
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to undertake health care activities within the project area.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and include three referees to mollyn@wcdro.org by Friday October 28th, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Backpack Farm Agriculture Program Franchise Coordinator Job Vacancy

Backpack Farm Agriculture Program

Franchise Coordinator

The Backpack Farm Agriculture Program (BPF) is an internationally recognized social enterprise aggregating packages of green agri-tech and training exclusively designed to support smallholder farmers in Kenya and the wider East Africa Community (EAC) to realize their economic potential.

The BPF team is actively recruiting a Franchise Coordinator (junior management) to support expansion of its existing Franchise farm program (distribution and training centers).

Website: www.Backpackfarm.com

Responsibilities
• The Coordinator for Franchise Development Coordinator will provide technical support and leadership to each BPF Franchise.
• Communicate weekly with Franchise Managers and Trainers via phone and email.
• Monitor and evaluate Sales and Training Program at each Franchise Farm and communicate with the Managing Director.
• Build a pipeline of potential new franchise partners.
• Develop and design systems and materials to improve Franchise Program efficiency.
• Assist Managing Director to develop expansion and marketing strategies
• Manage relationship with technical suppliers to ensure shipments to each franchise farm.
• Travel independently

Requirements
• Minimum of Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Management or Agriculture related Management.
• 3-5 years of work / management experience
• Basic computer skills in MS Office: Word, Excel and Email applications
• Clear and effective (written and oral) communication skills in both English & Swahili
• A PLUS but not required: Basic Knowledge of Agriculture Inputs including irrigation.

To Apply

1. Send a cover letter within the email content and attach CV in word or PDF format ONLY to: carolbackpackfarm@gmail.com

2. The CV should use the naming convention: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME.doc

3. DO NOT send any extraneous attachments or scanned documents

4. CV should include at least three (3) professional references with email and phone number.

5. Only candidates who make the short list will be contacted for an interview.

6. Closing Date: 4 November 2011

7. Salary and benefits for this position commensurate with the responsibilities

International Rescue Committee Psychosocial Assistant Job Vacancy Hagadera

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Psychosocial Assistant - Hagadera

The Psychosocial Assistant will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including the provision of direct counseling and case management.

The Psychosocial Assistant will be responsible for training and supervising GBV Community Workers to respond to cases of GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management. This includes providing ongoing training and mentorship for community workers and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services.

Qualifications:
• Diploma in counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate GBV Community Workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willing to work in a hardship area. Experience working in a refugee setting preferred
• Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports. Knowledge of and fluency in Somali is preferred.
All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: HRKenya@rescue.org by 3rd November, 2011.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

WASH Job UNICEF -Somalia Information Management Specialist

Vacancy Announcement Ref: UNSOM/2011/072

Title: Information Management Specialist – WASH Cluster

Category: National Officer – NOC

IMIS NO: 73583

Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment -364 Days

Organization Unit: Programme

Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia - (Nairobi)

Date of Issue: 21 October 2011

Closing date of Application: 4 November 2011

If you are qualified Kenyan National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of Information Management Specialist – WASH Job with UNICEF Somalia to be based in Nairobi, UNICEF Somalia Support Centre

If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

Purpose of the Post

The Information Manager will be a key member of the national WASH cluster coordination team and play a vital role in collecting, analysing, and sharing information that is important for the cluster stakeholders to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions on:
1. The need of affected population
2. The prioritisation of these areas according to WASH indicators
3. Where there is need for WASH actors and to what degree
4. What are the key gaps in activity and need
5. What capacity (human, material, financing) exists to be used in support of identified prioritised response needs, and what are the funding priorities.
Major duties and responsibilities

1. General
• Report to the national WASH Cluster Coordinator and respond to the Cluster Membership’s needs for information; work under the guidance of the Information Manager (OCHA), and SWALIM (Somalia Water and Land Information Management System)
• Provide IM services to cluster for key decision making. These services will include data collection, collation, mapping, analysis, and dissemination relevant to the needs of the cluster. This may require building additional and appropriate capacity through the training of additional staff and managing, organising, and conducting these activities.
• Contribute to periodical Cluster coordination and planning meetings, highlighting any significant gaps in humanitarian assistance
2. Data Gathering, Tools and Process
• Proactively gathering of information from other clusters/organisations which may be of use to the WASH Cluster for informing decisions, including movement of population, potential camp locations, outbreaks, water structures
• Identify barriers for information collection, collation, analysis and sharing and work with the OCHA Information Management Specialist to develop appropriate supportive strategies which includes convincing agencies of the purpose and importance of collecting and sharing data/information by providing a timely, added value service to all stakeholders.
3. Needs Assessment
• Organise and manage the data collection and input and initial analysis and presentation of data for the WASH cluster.
• Support and strengthen distance/field assessment mechanisms
4. Monitoring
• Maintain information on all current and potential partners, their capacities and areas of work
• Ensure the 4W matrix meets the needs of WASH partners (especially large partners who do not regularly report), OCHA, SWALIM, WASH Cluster Coordinator
• Regular consultation with key partners, to ensure their regular input into the 4W matrix
• Maintain database of ‘Who does What Where When (4W)’and derivative products, such as maps
• Inventory of relevant common Cluster data sets, including population data disaggregated by age and sex.
• Data on humanitarian requirements and contributions (financial, material, human – as appropriate)
• Support Cluster reporting: end of year report, CHF (Common Humanitarian Fund) reports, CAP (Consolidated Appeal Process) reports, quarterly cluster reports and other ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Gather and collate data on humanitarian response assistance, including feedback and/or issues raised by the affected population
5. Dissemination and Access to Information for WASH Stakeholders
• Maintenance of information management system, including relevant documents on the humanitarian situation, i.e. mission reports, assessments, evaluations, etc;
• Share information in an appropriate way (i.e not all stakeholders have access to the same type of information systems) using internet, e-mail groups, hard copies, verbal feedback at WASH coordination meetings and dissemination to affected communities as part of accountability to affected populations; consider translation into local languages as appropriate. Existing resources include www.humanitarianreform.org/WASH, oneresponse.info or country based websites.
• Identify and organise different web based discussions on specific thematic issues, to bridge the gap between the Somalia and Nairobi Clusters
6. Mapping
• Produce maps of WASH 4W per location, water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Map out WASH resources, needs and gaps as requested (support may be available from OCHA)
• Support prioritisation of proposals for funding from various sources (CHF, bilateral) by mapping all submitted proposals. Establish systems to manage high numbers of proposals submitted, for timely feedback to agency, and future use by Cluster.
7. Information Management Intra and Inter-Cluster Liaison
• Liaise with local and available authorities (Somaliland, Puntland) on data – particularly to assess and access existing information.
• Ensure that information management (IM) activities support national information systems (SWALIM), standards and build local capacities.
• Liaise with UNICEF Monitoring and Evaluation experts to gather and share information – especially for background data and sources of information in-country.
8. Information Management Standards and Policy
• Ensure that IM standards and policies, as advised by the IM (OCHA) are followed, and feedback is given on appropriateness, with suggestions for possible improvements.
9. Ensuring sufficient IM capacity for continuity
• Bring any shortcoming in IM capacity to the attention of the WASH Cluster coordinator and the IM (OCHA).
10. Training and capacity building of national authorities and civil society
• Promote and support training of other UNICEF, government authorities and humanitarian personnel on data collection, analysis and dissemination.
11. Preparation for End of Assignment
• Hand over information management services to appropriate agency, including the provision of brief guidance notes.
• Preparation of a short summary report at the conclusion of the assignment on lessons learned to be shared with WASH at the country, regional and global levels.
12. Other
• Any other tasks that may be required (within reason) to achieve the objective of this assignment
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field or discipline such as Information Management or Information Systems. A first university degree in combination with qualifying 7 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Willingness and ability to work in difficult environments, in often stressful time-critical situations.
• Ability to work in English required.
• Cultural and gender awareness and sensitivity.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and preferably MS Access or other databases.
• Strong knowledge of Google Earth
• Ability to collect and organise data and use GIS/cartographic outputs.
• Ability to present information in understandable tables, charts and graphs.
• Knowledge of multi-variable mapping techniques
• Experience in web design and programming
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS or other mapping software an advantage.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to one of the following email address.

UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).

Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply

UNICEF is a non-smoking environment

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.

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.

ICF International Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

ICF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICFs Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Associate to join our team.

The Associate will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

He/She will assist in providing technical inputs to strengthening, integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Support development of health system and information requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation

• Support the implementation of one unified integrated system and use of information

• Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integrating the Community Health Information System

• Support Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and tools for ensuring the quality of routine health information

• Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties

• Support stakeholder participation in development of information use products

• Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree i.e. Masters in Public Health (MPH), or Masters Degree in health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, international health, demography, biostatistics or monitoring and evaluation

• 5 years professional experience working in health information systems with a demonstrated experience and understanding of stakeholder consultations, requirements analysis, indicator harmonization, data quality improvements and information use

• Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities

• Excellent English oral ad written communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/ D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001674 at www.icfi.com/careers.

Apply by 26 August 2011.

ICF Macro HIS Technical Advisor Job

ICF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs.

Position: HIS Technical Advisor

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Technical Advisor Health Information Systems (HIS) to join our team. The HIS Technical Advisor will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

He/She will assist in providing technical inputs and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide HIS technical inputs and oversight to systems requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation

• Provide technical inputs and oversight in the integration and use of data management information into one unified integrated system

• Provide technical, management and leadership oversight to USG partners PEPFAR reporting

• Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integration of a Community Health Information System

• Provide technical support to the Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and toots for ensuring the quality of routine health information

• Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties

• Manage client and stakeholder relationships

• Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced University degree (PhD or MD, MPH or MPH) and experience in health informatics, computer science or social science field (international health, biostatistics, and epidemiology).

• 10 years professional experience working in health information systems (health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of health information systems, design, development, roll out and/ or use

• Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities

• Excellent English oral ad written communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001661 at www.icfi.com/careers.

Apply by 26th August, 2011

Concern Worldwide Nutritional Consultancy Survey Terms of Reference

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Concern South Sudan programme announces the following consultancy for its programme in Northern Bar el Ghazal state.

Nutritional Consultancy Survey

Background and Rational

Concern Worldwide has been working in Aweil West and North counties since May 1998 in the fields of food security, relief, nutrition interventions and more recently water/ sanitation, education and health.

Although the water/sanitation and education program was closed by the end of 2010. In March 2003, Concern initiated a Community-based Therapeutic Care (CTC) project in Aweil West and North, with support from Valid International, following elevated levels of malnutrition resulting from a very poor harvest the previous year.

The Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM, formally known as CTC) response has continued, but it’s main components - supplementary feeding for moderate acute malnutrition (SFP); outpatient therapeutic programme (OTP) for children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition; inpatient therapeutic programme (ITP or Stabilization Centre) for children with complicated severe acute malnutrition and community mobilisation – have been largely integrated into the broader primary health care programme that Concern began
implementing in 2007.

Main roles and responsibilities:
• To determine the prevalence of global and severe acute Malnutrition among children aged 6-59 months, estimate both under 5 and crude retrospective death rates in three months prior to survey, immunization coverage for BCG, Measles and DPT 3 among children;
• To determine coverage of key health services, nutritional status of mothers, caregivers knowledge and practice regarding infant, prevention of Malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and HIV/AIDS,
• To establish water source, management at households level, presence and use of latrine, nutrition trends, status, formulate and provide practical, sustainable intervention based on the survey findings to improve the nutrition status of the population;




For more details on the ToR, please write to the address below or write to nairobi.hr@concern.net


Qualification required:

Qualified and experienced consultant with health and Nutritional Background;

The successful candidate will be based at Aweil West County.

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the address below to our office not later than 28th February 2011.

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Manager,
Concern worldwide,
P.O Box 104, Hai Negley, Juba Southern Sudan.

Email: apply.hrssp@concern.net

Administrative Secretary Job Vacancy - Kenya Episcopal Conference- Catholic Secretariat

The Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce the following vacancy:

Administrative Secretary

Responsibilities
• Type and handle official documents (mails, reports, correspondence, memos, etc)
• File and photocopy documents for the commission
• Handle office petty cash for the commission
• Organize for meetings and take minutes at meetings of commissions
• Follow up on actionable items specified in the minutes
• Maintain the schedule of engagements and itineraries of the National Executive Secretaries/HODS and other officers and the calendar of events of the Commission or department
• Support in arrangement for workshops and provide secretarial support at the workshops
• Maintain an up-to-date mailing list of existing and potential contacts
• Keep the office organized and ensure maximum care and security of office equipment and facilities
• Treat all confidential information and documents with utmost sense of responsibility
• Receive phone calls and take messages for the respective owners
• Receive visitors who come to the respective commissions
• Provide information required to callers or visitors of the commissions/department
• Guide the visitors/ to the officer(s) to be seen
• Take and relay messages immediately to the owner(s)
• Coordinate with all commissions/departments staff to ensure information flow
• Ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of the office
• Tidy and maintain the reception area
• General administrative and clerical support

Qualifications
• Diploma in relevant field
• Must demonstrate high level of initiative , honesty, dynamic strategic thinking
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• A person of attested integrity
• University Degree will be an added advantage
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Performance Indicators
• Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility in 1 above.
Personal Traits
• Must be a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own parish priest
An equal opportunity shall be given to both genders and our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Applications must reach us on or before 4th March 2011

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.

Administrator Job - University of Washington (Seattle, USA)

The University of Washington (Seattle, USA) is seeking to hire an administrator to support the development of HIV/AIDS training activities and capacity building health initiatives in Kenya.

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor Degree in related fields like business administration and secretarial studies with at least five years working experience in research administration and general office administration and accounting.
• Should be fluency with computers, the internet, and MS Office as well as strong writing and interpersonal skills.
Applications should be sent to

DNA/903
P.O. Box 49010, GPO
00100-Nairobi

Submit an application letter addressed to the Director with the applicant’s daytime telephone contact, telephone contacts of two professional referees, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of certificates and testimonials by 16th March, 2011.