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Vacancies Announcement

CARE International in Kenya seeks to recruit the following positions for its Emergency and Refugee Operations in Dadaab Refugee Camp in North Eastern Province .

1. Assistant Administration Officer – Logistics (3 Positions) REF: HR2009/09/16

Job summary:

Reporting to the Logistics Officer, the Assistant Administration Officer - Logistics is responsible for coordination of project warehouse operations activities including; issuance and receiving, coordinating stock movement, documenting warehouse transactions, maintaining stores records, and overseeing storage of surplus property for the project. The post holder is expected to take part in routine distribution of food and non food items to the refugees.

Key duties and responsibilities:

· Oversees the daily operations of the projects warehouses and stocks i.e. receipts and issuance while maintaining up-to-date records.

· Receives and inspects all incoming materials and reconciles with purchase orders; processes and distributes documentation with purchase orders, reports, documents and tracks damages and discrepancies on orders received.

· On a regular basis, advice Logistics Officer on warehouse delivery and intra- and inter-camp issuance of requested surplus project materials.

· Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of stores records.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

· Diploma in Stores/ Supplies Management or Accounts option.

· Two years working experience with a reputable organization in a similar capacity.

· Computer literate in Microsoft applications (word and excel - spread sheet package).

· Understanding of warehousing practices in emergency program implementation will be crucial.

· Possesses good leadership skills, problem solving skills, organizational and planning skills.

· Person of high moral character and professional integrity.

2. Project Officer – Vector and Pest Control: HR2009/09/17

Job Summary:

The position is based in Dadaab and the candidate will report to the WatSan coordinator. The officer will provide technical support in planning and implementation of vector & pest control activities, waste based income generating groups, research on effective control measures that are environmental friendly and build the capacity of refugees.

Key Responsibilities:

· Ensure that chemical storage, handling and dispensation is as per the laid down government rules and regulations.

· Ensure that stores are inspected and CARE duly licensed by PCPB and license renewed in a timely manner.

· Coordinate IRS in the camps and agency compounds.

· Determine the efficacy and effectiveness of chemicals in use and pests/vector resistance.

· Oversee and lead in research into innovative ways of income generation from waste.

· Vector and pest control staff capacity building.

Qualification:

· Bachelors’ degree in applied sciences, entomology, health or related fields. Diploma holders in any of the above disciplines with 5 years proven working experience in relief/ development work.

· Experience in Project Planning and Coordination.

· Innovative, creative, a team player with good assessment and analytical skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, good inter personal relations.

· Must be culturally sensitive and embrace diversity.

3. Assistant Education Officers (5 positions): HR2009/09/18

Job Summary:

Reporting to the respective Head Teachers, the suitable candidates will be responsible for providing quality education in accordance with the Ministry of Education standards through: - curriculum implementation in line with the Kenyan secondary schools curriculum, take lead in co-curricula activities, participating in teacher training programs for refugee teachers, and fostering strong student, parent participation in the school management.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Quality curriculum instruction within subject of expertise.

· Preparation, administration, marking and review of regular continuous assessment tests and end of term examinations.

· Participation in regular curriculum reviews and leading co-curricula activities in accordance with the Ministry of Education timetable and other programme events as required.

· Lead teacher training sessions for refugee teachers and other capacity building initiatives for stakeholders in school management as required.

· Facilitate community mobilization for effective school management and other support.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· A degree / Diploma in Education with at least one year teaching experience in a secondary school with expertise in the following subjects: - Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Chemistry, English/Literature.

· Able to work in a harsh environment with minimal supervision.

· Possess analytical and problem solving skills.

· Computer literate in MS word and Excel.

· Good inter- personal skills.

4. HYGIENE PROMOTION OFFICER: HR2009/09/24

Job Summary

The officer will be responsible for all aspects of environmental sanitation and community health in the refugee camps. This will be through the enforcement of public health regulations, monitoring and designing of sanitary technical installations, community mobilization, training and monitoring of staff.

Key Responsibilities

· Mobilization and coordination of stakeholders’ capacity building on public health promotion using integrated knowledge and skill transfer module.

· Develop water and sanitation related diseases’ surveillance and prevention master plan with stakeholders.

· Organize and supervise annual KAP surveys on public health promotion.

· Plan and coordinate behaviour change activities on target practices

· Develop training packages and modules for stakeholders’ skill transfer in hygiene promotion

Qualification

· Bachelors’ degree in environmental health/public health or related fields. Diploma holders in any of the above disciplines with 5 years proven working experience in relief/ development work.

· Two years experience in Project Planning and Coordination.

· Innovative, creative, a team player with good assessment and analytical skills.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, good inter personal relations.

· Must be authorized by the government to enforce the Public Health Act

Must be culturally sensitive and embrace diversity.

Applications:

If you feel that you are the right candidate for the advertised position, kindly send your application indicating the reference number and title of the position applied for along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees and copies of academic and professional certificates to: The Human Resources & Development Manager, P.O. Box 43864-00100, Nairobi or by email to: vacancies@care.or.ke so as to reach not later than by 9^th October, 2009. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer

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