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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

International Sales Representative of Solar Energy Products

An innovative, socially conscious solar company is looking for an International Sales Representative of Solar energy products.

Promoter Positions (1)

Job number ISR1209WM

The International Sales Representative is responsible for effectively marketing and selling Smart Solar products to International and Local businesses, Governmental & Non – Governmental Organizations including CBOs and other grassroot Organizations.

The ISR will responsible for managing Local and international sales, implementing community promotions and road shows to support products sales. In addition, the ISR will provide training, technical support and customer service follow up support.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Solar Product Sales and Marketing to international and local businesses and Governmental and Non governmental organizations.
  2. Assist in Community Promotions and Roadshows
  3. Training and After Sales Support
  4. Establish and grow relationships with Customers, Manufacturers Reps and Sales team.
  5. Communicate with customers on a regular basis via email/phone and ensure communication is accurate, timely and professional.
  6. Learn and understand customer specific requirements
  7. Develops new prospects and interacts with customers to increase sales and services.
  8. Develop and maintain new and existing international and local customer accounts.
  9. Provide quotations to customers negotiate pricing and secure orders.
  10. Organizational Involvement.
  11. Familiar with international variances in cultural and legal issues as pertaining to sales.
  12. Responsible for managing international customers and internal forecasting process on a monthly basis to improve/maximize sales.
Qualifications and skills required:
  • A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in selling technical products with preference given to individual that have sold solar products.
  • Experience in International Sales.
  • Past use of contact management software.
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Sales/Marketing option
  • Proven experience and track record in closing sales deals business to business
  • Excellent ability to build community relationships
  • Strong verbal references are required from a minimum of 2 past employers and supervisors
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
  • High ethical standards and transparent communication
  • Easily adaptable to function in a changing, dynamic environment.
  • Takes initiative in responding to tasks needing completion.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Please email CV and cover letter to jobs@smartsolar.co.ke

Closing date: January 15th 2010 or until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about our company please visit www.barefootpower.com

Admin & Logistics Assistant Job Vacancy: FilmAid International (FilmAid)

Position: Admin & Logistics Assistant

Location: Dadaab

FilmAid International (FilmAid) invites qualified Kenyan applications to fill the above position.

Persons from North Eastern province are particularly encouraged to apply.

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Responsibilities:

Finance Support
  • Management & maintenance of petty cash in the office
  • Preparing cash forecasts for Dadaab office
  • Preparation of financial reports for management, donor reviews and statutory audits
  • Prepare for internal and external audits and donor financial review
Office Administration
  • Develop and maintain an accurate and efficient filling system
  • Maintain incentive staff files
  • Maintain the national staff leave schedule
  • Represent FAI in all administrative related task forces in Dadaab and the organization when required
  • Making travel arrangements and preparing all travel documents for staff and visitors
Logistics Support
  • Co-ordinate Dadaab’s process of procurement, goods reception and arrange for transportation
  • In-charge of Storage & stores Management for assets and consumables
  • Maintenance of a fixed asset register and carrying out stock takes
  • Asset management; ensure proper care and use of vehicles, generators, audio equipment and other FilmAid assets
  • Reporting regularly on logistics status of the program
Requirements:
  • Certified Public Account (CPA) part II
  • Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or logistics from a recognized institution
  • At least 1 year experience in Accounting and or logistics department preferably with a humanitarian aid organization
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and at least one computerized accounting system. Knowledge in Quick Books will be an added advantage
  • Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area
  • Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills
  • Commitment to humanitarian principles and action
Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 15th January 2010 to: ssuge @ filmaid.org

Applications in Dadaab can also be dropped at the FilmAid office in CARE DMO Compound

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist Consultancy Terms of Reference: FilmAid International

Terms of Reference: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist

Deadline of submission: 2nd January 2010

Consultancy duration: 8 weeks

FilmAid International:

Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers.

FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being. From the outset, the protection of women and girls has been a priority for FilmAid.

Through our extensive work on the ground, FilmAid has developed a participatory methodology that engages people of concern on issues concerning women’s and girls’ protection with great success, leading to proven changes in attitudes and behaviors.

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform.

People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities through daytime screenings, video workshops and evening screenings

In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities.

As part of developing and strengthening its programs to further meet the needs of beneficiary communities as well as measure the impact of its programs, FilmAid seeks the services of an M&E specialist to develop new and refine current instruments and tools for M&E.

Objectives:

The main objective of this consultancy is to review and refine the existing data collection tools
specifically pre and post knowledge testing tools mainly for daytime screenings, evening screenings and workshops, as well as daytime screening monitoring sheets.

Another objective is to analyze the current data collected so far using the existing pre-post knowledge assessment tool to enable FilmAid to indicate achievements on current targets.

The objectives are summarized as below:
  • Reviewing and refining existing monitoring tools specifically pre-post knowledge assessment tools, for daytime screenings, video workshops and evening screenings
  • Reviewing and refining FilmAid’s monitoring and evaluation systems including existing monitoring tools to process both quantitative and qualitative data as well as offering advice on necessary adjustments and improvements.
  • Analyzing data collected using current pre-post knowledge assessement tool to determine achievement levels in knowledge target/indicator
Expected outcomes:

The expected outcomes of this consultancy are to:
  1. Analyse data collected using current pre-post knowledge assessement tool and present a report on findings, key being % increase in knowledge levels of participants
  2. Refine pre-post knowledge assessement tools to make them simpler and easy to apply.
  3. Design a simple tool to be used to analyze this data by field staff on an ongoing basis to monitor progress and to interpret and present findings on key indicators for donor reports, policy makers and key partners and stakeholders including the beneficiary community
  4. Review and offer advice on current monitoring tools and frameworks
  5. Carry out training for relevant FilmAid staff to use the tools reviewed, refined and/or developed.
Methodology of achieving the results:

A participatory approach with broad consultation should be adopted to achieve the objectives of this assignment. Included in the methodology should be the review of documents related to this assignment and work that has been completed.

Key informant interviews and consultations with key stakeholders in the related sectors in FilmAid areas of operation especially Dadaab refugee camps. Consultant will be expected to travel to Dadaaab refugee camps to make proper assessment of the situation on the ground.

Deliverables:

At the end of the assignment, the consultant will deliver a comprehensive report and make a presentation to the management of FilmAid

Sets of deliverables will include:
  1. Data analysis report using data collected using current pre-post knowledge assessment tool
  2. Refined pre-post knowledge assessement tool(s) for daytime screenings, video workshops and evening screenings
  3. Suggested improvements on existing tools, method or systems of M&E.
  4. FilmAid staff training report on using M&E tools reviewed, refined and/or developed.
Applications sent by mail, with the post title indicated in the subject area, addressed to, and copied to the below mentioned:

Stella Suge ssuge@filmaid.org (Administration and Finance Manager)

Orion East Africa Ltd Sales and Marketing Jobs

National Sales Manager

Orion East Africa Ltd a local manufacturer of Plant Health Products, Seeds, Value Chain, Finance and Climate Change seeks to recruit a National Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, he/she will have the following responsibilities:
  1. Managing and motivating a competent Sales Team.
  2. Marketing and Promotion of company brands
  3. Launching of new products in the market
  4. Selling products to corporate customers and Government
  5. Prospecting for new business
  6. Retaining existing customers
  7. Preparing and implementing the sales strategy
  8. Preparing the sales budget
  9. Conducting Market Research & Competitor analysis
Qualifications
  • Degree in Commerce, Marketing or Management
  • Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in similar position preferably in a chemical industry
  • Knowledge of the agriculture industry will be an added advantage
  • Aged 28 - 40 years
  • Computer literate and possess clean driving license
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to win difficult customers.
Technical Marketing Executives

Reporting to the National Sales Manager, he/she will have the following responsibilities:
  1. Training, Sales and Marketing of the Company’s range of products.
  2. Soliciting for business in area of operation i.e. Agrochemicals, Microfinance, Seeds and Carbon Credits.
  3. Preparing the (S.W.O.T) Analysis
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Agriculture or related sciences
  • Diploma in Marketing
  • Minimum 3 years experience in similar position preferably in a chemical industry
  • Knowledge of agriculture industry
  • Aged 25 years - 38 years
  • Computer literate and possess clean driving license
Applications with a detailed CV should be addressed to the:

P/A
Managing Director,
Orion East Africa Ltd,
P. O Box 10170 - 00100 Nairobi.

To reach us before 10th January 2010

Music Teachers Job Vacancies

We are a leading Group of schools in Nairobi with Primary and High schools following the 8-4-4 curriculum.

We have the following vacancies for January 2010 in our Music Department:

1. Secondary School Music Teacher
Job Reference HR/12/01
  • Must be a trained graduate teacher with over 4 years teaching experience in reputable institutions.
  • Diploma or SI holders but with the relevant professional qualifications in the field and with over 6 years teaching experience will be considered.
  • Ideal candidate must be a dynamic music teacher, able to demonstrate proven track record of performance in KCSE examinations.
2. Primary School Music Teacher
Job Reference HR/12/02
  • Must be a holder of professional music qualifications from a recognized institution with over 4 years experience in teaching .
  • This being a non examinable subject, the ideal candidate must be a dynamic person with strong interest in music and able to work closely with other teachers and use Music to enhance learning in other relevant teaching fields.
Apply in own handwriting quoting the reference no, attach your resume, relevant working experience, copies of certificates and testimonials and reliable telephone contact to:

DNA/485
P.O. Box 49010 00100 GPO
Nairobi

To be received not later than Tuesday 8th January 2009

Fleet Management Company Jobs in Kenya

A leading Fleet Management Company is looking for professionally confident, self motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the positions;

Logistics Officer

Responsibilities
  • Fleet Management
  • Management of Personnel
  • Dispatch and Delivery etc
Qualifications
  • University Degree/Diploma in Logistics/ICT
  • 3 years of Logistics experience with a company
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively.
Sales Representative

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Managing Director, He/She will have the following responsibilities:
  • Managing and motivating a competent Sates Team.
  • Marketing and Promotion of company brands
  • Launching of new products in the market
  • Selling products to corporate customers and Government
  • Prospecting for new business
  • Retaining existing customers
  • Preparing and implementing the sates strategy
  • Preparing the sates budget
  • Conducting Market Research & Competitor analysis
Qualifications
  • Degree in Commerce, Marketing
  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in similar position preferably in a similar industry
  • Knowledge of the fleet management industry will be an added advantage
  • Computer literate and possess clean driving license
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to win difficult customers.
Information Technology Officer

Responsibilities
  • Maintenance of IT network, including servers and internet
  • Management of back-ups and security
  • End user training and day to day support for hardware, software and network operation
Qualifications
  • Degree in IT from an accredited university
  • Knowledge of IT technologies including LAN/WAN
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Flexibility in work scheduling and the ability to travel for training and other company events.
Applications with a detailed CV should be addressed to the:

Managing Director,
P.O Box 10511 - 00100
Nairobi.

To reach us before 4th January 2010

Logistics Assistant Job Vacancy: Danish Refugee Council Kenya Program

The Danish Refugee Council Kenya Program is reopening operations in Molo and is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:

Logistics Assistant – based in Molo

This is a short-term position for an initial period of 6 months, with possibility of extension.

Key responsibilities:

The Logistics Assistant will be responsible for all the logistics functions, this includes:
  • Responsible for all tasks related to procurement and logistics in DRC office Molo.
  • Ensure that all procurement is done according to rules and standards related to the respective donors and in compliance with DRC guidelines
  • Stores operations and handling.
For a complete job description with full description of requirements and application procedure, write to info.drc.hoa@gmail.com.

Do not send applications to info.drc.hoa@gmail.com.

Deadline for receiving applications is Friday January 8, 2010.

Accountant Job Vacancy: Maj Insurance Brokers Ltd

We are currently looking for an Accountant.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Coordinate accounting functions
  • Assist in the implementation of an appropriate accounting system
  • Calculate, classify, post, summarize and report transactions as a means of maintaining sound financial records
  • Implement an effective system of internal control for orderly and efficient conduct of business including adherence to government policies
  • Safeguard assets and prevent fraud and errors
  • Prepare and submit financial statements and accounts on time
  • Ensure and maintain reliable financial information system
Requirements for Appointment
  • Demonstrate professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing and directing work;
  • Highly motivated and a team player with initiative
  • Must have at least 3-5years working experience in a busy organization.
  • At least CPA part II
  • A bachelor of commerce (accounting option) degree an added advantage.
  • Able to work with minimum supervision
All applications to reach us by 7th January 2010

Apply or Email C.V to: info@majinsurance.com

Maj Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Bhatti Panel Beater Building,
2nd Floor Baricho/ Hola/ Chepkorio Rd, Industrial Area
P.O. Box 61701-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: 651217,651218

Mobile:0722669832, 0724778064, 0773128795,

Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd Jobs in Kenya

We urgently require candidates to fill the below mentioned positions with immediate effect.

1. Multi Skill Machine Operators

Must have not less than 3yrs experience on the job to carry out the following operations.
  1. Kansai
  2. F.O.A
  3. Double Needle
  4. Overlock
  5. Single Needle
  6. Bartack
Any combination of three above will be considered.

2. Assistant Supervisors (Production Lines)

Must have worked in the production lines for over 4yrs on a similar position.

Clothing technology certificate would be an added advantage.

3. Embroidery Machine Operators

Must have not less than 3 years experience on the job.

Interested candidates to apply in person with certificates and testimonials to:

Human Resource Manager
Africa Apparels EPZ Ltd
P.O Box 1443,00 100,
Nairobi.
Runyenjes Rd Off Nanyuki Rd Industrial Area.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Friends Of The United Nations Europe (FOTUN EUROPE) Local Representative for Kenya Job Vacancy

FOTUN EUROPE is an independent, non partisan international association founded in 2008 to realize practical projects for the Environment and Health inspired by the principles of the United Nations Charter.

Closing date: 11 Jan 2010
Location: Kenya - Kakamega and Bungoma (if possible), all Country in general

The International Organization Friends Of The United Nations Europe Onlus, located in Italy (Milan), is seeking a local representative located in Kenya, with a strong preference for the cities in the West (especially Bungoma and Kakamega), even if applications from other cities will be considered.

Due to the gender equality supported by the Organization, female candidates are strongly encouraged.

It is not required a particular expertise or background, but a specific interest for sexuality and reproductive health issues are necessary.

The project for which the Organization seeks the local representative is a big educational and assistance campaign addressed to young women living in some at risk communities in Western Kenya.

To syntesize the local representative has the following tasks:

  1. link between our Organization and the Partners/Donors located in Kenya;
  2. link between our Organization and some other community based groups active in the field;
  3. coordination of various volunteers and/or groups active on the field, to facilitate communication between the Headquarters and them.
The payment will take place starting from the officially funded period, and will be function of the obtained amount.

The coming weeks are used to strengthen relationship between the Headquarters and the field, requiring a minimum commitment from the selected local representative.

To sum up, the ideal applicant is:
  • young woman living in Western Kenya (we will consider applicants also from other places)
  • university student or postgraduate student;
  • with a specific interest in sexuality and reproductive health issues;
  • with a good knowledge of the English language.
How to apply

All interested applicants can send e-mail to the External Relations Office of the Headquarters, writing to "er@fotuneurope.org", writing "Local Representative for Kenya" in the object message field.

FilmAid International Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist Job Vacancy

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Closing date: 05 Jan 2010
Location: Kenya - Dadaab Refugee Camp

FilmAid International:

Since 1999, FilmAid has used the unique power of film to reach large numbers of people with critical information in a compelling visual format, overcoming language and literacy barriers.

FilmAid uses films that are both educational and entertaining to draw audiences’ attention to subjects of vital concern to their health and well-being. From the outset, the protection of women and girls has been a priority for FilmAid.

Through our extensive work on the ground, FilmAid has developed a participatory methodology that engages people of concern on issues concerning women’s and girls’ protection with great success, leading to proven changes in attitudes and behaviors.

Working with other relief agencies and community leaders, FilmAid identifies emerging critical issues and develops appropriate film messages to help educate and inform.

People of concern participate actively in the creation of these films, and the resulting pieces are widely distributed and screened throughout beneficiary communities through daytime screenings, video workshops and evening screenings

In this way, FilmAid is able to respond to an immediate, unmet need for locally relevant messaging. Through real collaboration, FilmAid’s community-based films support the work of other aid agencies and effectively address the issues and concerns of beneficiary communities.

As part of developing and strengthening its programs to further meet the needs of beneficiary communities as well as measure the impact of its programs, FilmAid seeks the services of an M&E specialist to develop new and refine current instruments and tools for M&E.

Objectives:

The main objective of this consultancy is to review and refine the existing data collection tools specifically pre and post knowledge testing tools mainly for daytime screenings, evening screenings and workshops, as well as daytime screening monitoring sheets.

Another objective is to analyze the current data collected so far using the existing pre-post knowledge assessment tool to enable FilmAid to indicate achievements on current targets.

The objectives are summarized as below;
  • Reviewing and refining existing monitoring tools specifically pre-post knowledge assessment tools, for daytime screenings, video workshops and evening screenings
  • Reviewing and refining FilmAid’s monitoring and evaluation systems including existing monitoring tools to process both quantitative and qualitative data as well as offering advice on necessary adjustments and improvements.
  • Analyzing data collected using current pre-post knowledge assessment tool to determine achievement levels in knowledge target/indicator
Expected outcomes:

The expected outcomes of this consultancy are to:
  1. Analyse data collected using current pre-post knowledge assessment tool and present a report on findings, key being % increase in knowledge levels of participants
  2. Refine pre-post knowledge assessment tools to make them simpler and easy to apply.
  3. Design a simple tool to be used to analyze this data by field staff on an ongoing basis to monitor progress and to interpret and present findings on key indicators for donor reports, policy makers and key partners and stakeholders including the beneficiary community
  4. Review and offer advice on current monitoring tools and frameworks
  5. Carry out training for relevant FilmAid staff to use the tools reviewed, refined and/or developed.
Methodology of achieving the results:

A participatory approach with broad consultation should be adopted to achieve the objectives of this assignment.

Included in the methodology should be the review of documents related to this assignment and work that has been completed. Key informant interviews and consultations with key stakeholders in the related sectors in FilmAid areas of operation especially Dadaab refugee camps.

Consultant will be expected to travel to Dadaaab refugee camps to make proper assessment of the situation on the ground.

Deliverables:

At the end of the assignment, the consultant will deliver a comprehensive report and make a presentation to the management of FilmAid

Sets of deliverables will include:
  1. Data analysis report using data collected using current pre-post knowledge assessment tool
  2. Refined pre-post knowledge assessment tool(s) for daytime screenings, video workshops and evening screenings
  3. Suggested improvements on existing tools, method or systems of M&E.
  4. FilmAid staff training report on using M&E tools reviewed, refined and/or developed.
How to apply

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 5th January 2010 to: ssuge@filmaid.org

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) Nutritionist Job Vacancy

Closing date: 15 Jan 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Based: Nairobi

Contract: 7 Month (Maternity Cover)

Closing date: 15th January 2010

CAFOD is the official relief and development agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales providing humanitarian assistance in many countries worldwide.

CAFOD aims to strengthen communities and partners’ response to disasters and link its relief and development work.

The Nairobi based Nutritionist will support CAFOD’s humanitarian work in CAFOD’S Horn & East Africa Regional Office through providing technical expertise in nutrition to CAFOD’s programmes and partners in humanitarian response to ensure that CAFOD’s emergency nutrition work is of high quality and in line with best practice and professional standards.

The role involves ensuring that CAFODs policies and guidlines in nutrition are up-to-date, user-friendly and incorporated into CAFODs international programmes.

You will be required to work with a range of different institutional donors on a number of different technical programmes.

To undertake this you will need extensive international experience in insecure environments together with a proven track record of developing successful funding proposals and writing and presenting reports to donors.

If you share our belief in the values and principles of working in partnership, and have the skills to take on this challenging role, the job will offer you tremendous fulfillment and an opportunity to develop your international skills within the humanitarian sector and the Caritas International Confederation.

Availability preferably February 2010.

How to apply

Please obtain an application form and job description by visiting
http://www.cafod.org.uk/about-us/jobs or emailing humanitarianjobs@cafod.org.uk quoting ref ITNK.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

International Project Accountant - Access to Justice for Women (A2JW) Job: ActionAid

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end povertyand injustice together.

Closing date: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

ActionAid International seeks to employ an International Project Accountant for the Access to Justice for Women (A2JW) project on a two year fixed term contract.

Reporting to the International Project managers for the internationally funded DFID and DANIDA projects the successful candidate will ensure the financial integrity of the specific externally funded A2JW projects and to provide consolidated financial plans and reports for the projects as needed within the requirements of the different donors and Project Management/Accountability teams.

This shall be achieved through the following Key accountabilities.
  • Overall Project Financial Management
  • Project Start up by developing appropriate financial tools and ensuring implementation and set up of financial systems in participating countries
  • Providing specific financial expertise and something ius missing here I think reporting.
The successful candidate will have the following essential experience and skills:
  • Experience of leading on financial aspects of multi-country donor contract management and providing advice on complex financial management;
  • experience in developing financial operational systems and schedules;
  • excellent financial management and administration skills;
  • excellent communication skills and fluency in English;
  • ability to prioritize and adhering to tight deadlines;
  • ability to work in and cope in a demanding environment;
  • strong, analytical, financial reporting and presentation skills;
  • Experience in using accounting software appropriate for a large international organization;
  • advanced excel skills;
  • Minimum degree level accounting or Financial management qualification;
  • ability to travel extensively.
  • Desirable experience includes: experience of using SUN accounts and Vision Executives and Vision Excel.
  • Experience in working in French.
How to apply

Applications should be sent to awjaccount.jhb@actionaid.org no later than 8th January 2010.

All applicants should apply on AAI application forms, found on our website- www.actionaid.org. Click on About Us, Jobs, Application Form link.

ActionAid International is an equal opportunities employer. We will respond only to short listed candidates.

Oxfam International Contingency Planning and Preparedness Coordinator Job Vacancy: Oxfam Great Britain

Closing date: 15 Jan 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Oxfam International Contingency Planning and Preparedness Coordinator
Nairobi, Kenya

GBP19, 625 - 25, 559 net per annum plus substantial benefits

1 year Fixed Term Contract

Oxfam International affiliates in the Horn, East and Central Africa regions have joined together to support the role of a contingency planning and preparedness coordinator to enhance cross affiliate collaboration in the region and enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian actions.

The Role

The post holder will coordinate Oxfam International capacity development related to emergency preparedness and contingency planning in the HECA region.

The role provides support to country teams in contingency planning exercises, simulations, and other emergency preparedness measures, including partner capacity-building for emergency response.

Review and support in the updating of contingency plans to ensure they meet quality standards and conform to Oxfam International guidelines will be a key part of the position.

The role will require developing and maintaining linkages and networks internal and external to Oxfam international to exploit learning, sharing and dissemination opportunities

To be successful in this role, you will have a Masters or similar degree in Social Sciences, International Development with extensive experience in a large humanitarian organization with responsibility for coordination and management of multidimensional emergency & rehabilitation programmes.

An understanding and experience of capacity building and planning in the humanitarian and development sector, and in particular on disaster risk reduction.

You will have a proven record of emergency preparedness, response and disaster risk reduction as well as a proven record of coordinating diverse teams across dispersed locations.

Have knowledge of the East, Central and Horn of Africa region.

You will be able to develop and manage complex relationships and teams across a wide diversity of actors and technical.

You should be able to represent the programme externally in a professional manner as well as be sensitive to cultural difference and be able to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.

You will be fluent in written and spoken English with a good working ability in French and be willing to travel on short visits at short notice.

You will also have a proven ability in analysing and solving complex problems and in strategic planning.


How to apply

This is an opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.

If you believe you are the ideal candidate, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using Ref INT3486

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Deputy Regional Director of Operations, Asia and Caucasus / DRC Job Vacancy: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Closing date: 22 Feb 2010

Location: Kenya

Position Summary

The DRDO supports the Regional Directors in ensuring quality program delivery by improving the integration, management and planning of country operations.

The DRDO will provide remote support through review of documentation and monthly report packages and regular in country support to:
  • Work with country office teams to develop, promote &/or maintain integrated and co-operative support operations and assist operations teams in developing/improving linkages between operations and programs.
  • In consultation with Regional Directors, DVP for Field Operations and country staff develop:
  1. standard reporting package focusing on operations planning and management;
  2. a core set of metrics to measure and assess operational efficiency and success.
  • Assist country offices to develop action plans to improve operations support and monitor progress to objectives.
  • Review organization structures and staffing levels to ensure effective and cost-efficient support to programs. Assist county management in preparing for and implementing changes in structure or staff levels in line with anticipated funding or programmatic changes
  • Review grant opening, mid-term and closing meeting notes and provide input to improve operations input to and support of program implementation
  • Act as “first line” advisory resource for senior country operations staff.
  • Assist in the roll-out of policy changes, providing guidance or training as needed.
  • Provision of training to teams during visits, as well as facilitate more structured sessions on a regional level.
Specific Activities

Administration & Human Resource Management (in coordination with HR Partners)
  1. Verify that country office administration and staff policies are documented, disseminated and required monitoring processes are effective.
  2. Ensure that support units are appropriately structured and staffed at the optimum levels and capacity; conduct HR reviews of staff and structure in comparison to demands.
  3. Review job descriptions for senior level operations staff to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
  4. Work with country offices to implement effective national staff training programs and nationalization strategies to maximize use of national capacity and resources.
  5. Work with country offices, regional unit and technical units to promote regional training for national staff and identify creative training options.
  6. Assess staff orientation and evaluation processes and, if required, assist country offices to develop more effective materials and processes.
  7. Provide guidance to country offices on staff retention and development
  8. Within Operations, identify staff knowledge areas that require strengthening and work with the requisite supervisors, staff, and HQ departments to provide the appropriate training or guidance.
  9. Tracking of country level action plans for the Prevention of Abuse and Exploitation, HIV/AIDs, Pandemic Flu and/or Security Management Plans.
Logistics (in coordination with the IPD Field Operations Technical Advisor and GPU)
  1. Verify that country office logistics policies are appropriate, documented, disseminated and required monitoring processes are effective.
  2. Assist logistics staff in working effectively with other units to improve planning and resource utilization
  3. Undertake periodic system reviews of country office procurement, vehicle & fuel, asset, warehouse/inventory and communication systems to identify areas for improvement and compliance with IRC policy.
  4. Review key/routine reports, (PR/PO tracking, fuel consumption, Procurement plans) and provide feedback and recommendations.
  5. As required assist in implementation and verification of new systems or reporting.
Finance (in coordination with the Regional Controller)
  1. Verify that country office finance procedures are documented, disseminated and understood by non-finance staff/users and monitoring processes are effective.
  2. Assist finance staff in understanding program needs/concerns to ensure effective working relationships.
  3. Provide input to Regional Director and Country Director on potential areas of concern related to: program spending; effectiveness of in-country reporting and planning systems; and Field/Program Coordinators oversight of expenditures and adherence to financial requirements.
  4. Review operating budget and planning strategy as part of the annual fiscal year process prior to HQ submission and periodically throughout the fiscal year;
  5. As requested by the Regional Director, provide input to audit issues and corrective action plans.
Program (in coordination with the DRDP)
  1. Provide support and training to program staff to understand operations requirements and needs to ensure effective working relationships and timely delivery of services
  2. Work with program staff to ensure procurement planning, identification of operational support needs and transition planning.
  3. Participate in the development and/or review of new proposals, operating plans and strategic plans.
  4. Assist in oversight of multi-county grants and regional resource usage and expenditures.
Reporting & Supervision
  • This position reports to the Regional Director, Asia and Caucasus for all administrative purposes. It is supervised by the RD, DRC, for all matters pertaining to DRC.
  • The DRD Operations maintains key relationships with: the DVP Field Operations, Regional Controller, and Field Operations Technical Advisor.
  • This position also maintains relationships with counterparts in the Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Contracts, BDU, GPU and IRC-UK departments;
  • The DRDO directly supervises the A+C Regional Safety and Security Advisor
Location & Travel
  • The DRDO will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Estimated travel time 40%
Requirements
  1. 5-7 years in an operational management role, with several of these being in an international NGO.
  2. Experience working in areas of constricted humanitarian space, including a demonstrated appreciation for the complexities entailed in working in under high degrees of insecurity.
  3. Experience working with a complex donor portfolio and/or large scale project management roles
  4. Strong interpersonal and training skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environments, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity requisite for working in this portfolio of countries.
  5. Diverse background in operations, with strong understanding of finance, administration logistics, human resources, and business processes.
  6. University degree required; MBA or comparable advanced graduate degree preferred.
  7. Interest in and ability to think and plan at the ‘big picture’ level.
  8. French language skills a strong advantage
How to apply

www.ircjobs.org

Country Health Coordinator Job Vacancy: Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin)

Closing date: 22 Feb 2010

Location: Kenya

Responsible To: Health Director Somalia and Kenya

Works With: Project Coordinators, Health Coordinators, Health Officers and other members of the Merlin Kenya team

Location: Nairobi (Kenya) with frequent visits to field sites in Kenya

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Starting Date: ASAP

Salary: £24,854 - £27,078 per annum (dependant on relevant experience) inclusive of annual Cost of Living allowance.

Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, free return flights, annual loyalty bonus and 24 days annual leave.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Please note that this is an unaccompanied position.

Merlin International Profile

Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been operational in East Africa since 1997 with programmes in Kenya since 1998 and Somalia since 2004.

During this time Merlin has developed a strong reputation in the respective health sectors through its emergency response programming, provision of technical assistance and support to longer term health system strengthening.

In both countries, Merlin works in close partnership with the Ministries of Health and a range of international and national partners to ensure that Merlin’s strategy and activities are complimentary to national health plans and policies.

Merlin’s office in Nairobi provides full support to both country programmes.

Merlin currently operates in two regions – Nyanza Province in the Western Highlands and Turkana Province in the Arid and Semi Arid region of northern Kenya.

The overall objective of Merlin’s work in Kenya is to contribute to a reduction of health inequalities and the reversal in the current downward trend in health related indicators.

Merlin does this by continuing to build on lasting, working relationships with communities and local partners; supporting the strengthening of the Kenyan health system; approaching health problems with innovative interventions; developing answers to key practical questions through operational research and using lesson learned at local levels to feed into national level programming and planning.

Currently Merlin’s programmes in Nyanza focus on the prevention and control of highly prevalent malaria, HIV/AIDS and TB.

In Turkana, Merlin is responding to the humanitarian needs of pastoralist communities caught in the vicious cycle of drought, food insecurity and lack of access to essential health services.

Main purpose of the role

The main purpose of the role is to provide technical management and guidance to Merlin’s health practitioners and partners in Kenya in order to successfully complete the goals and objectives of Merlin’s country strategy.

The Country Health Coordinator will be specifically responsible for the projects / programmes in Kenya and leading the effective development and implementation of appropriate, timely and quality health and nutrition programmes.

The position aims to support strategic analysis and planning processes led by the Health Director and the Country Director by facilitating improved strategic analysis amongst field health staff and partners.

This position is also expected to play an important role in collaboration with Health Director in expanding Merlin’s health sector profile and influence on policy and practice within the various regions of Kenya where Merlin currently operates through active engagement in national-level co-ordination and policy forums.; including specifically the Health and Nutrition Clusters.

This will require improved collection and analysis of evidence on health systems, service provision and emergency preparedness.

Overall Objectives (scope)
  • Support the strategic objectives and activities of the Health Director and Country Director
  • Contribute to the overall planning and strategic direction of Merlin’s programme in Kenya
  • Ensure Emergency Preparedness and Response plans are in place as and when required
  • Ensure the effective development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Merlin’s health and nutrition programming in line with approved programme strategy, proposals and budgets.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to Merlin’s project health teams and partners in Kenya
  • Provide technical management of health teams through the development and adherence to accountability mechanisms
  • Build capacity and enhance supervision outputs of health teams and partners
  • Represent Merlin to national authorities, international donors, international organisations and other NGOs at the national and local level
Responsibilities

Leadership
  • Coordinate and technically manage the overall planning and direction of Merlin’s health activities in Kenya under the technical supervision of the HD in collaboration;
  • Propose programme direction for the approval of the Country Management Team
  • Under the supervision of the HD, support in the development and maintenance of a coherent health strategy across Merlin’s programmes in Kenya that contributes to Merlin’s aims in collaboration with the operational field staff and technical teams
Emergency response
  • Assist in the analysis of health / humanitarian potential and actual needs taking into account the specific contexts where they occur.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of Merlin’s emergency preparedness and response capacity in relation to the humanitarian context and advise the Health Director and Country Director accordingly.
  • Assist/lead in rapid needs assessments where relevant.
  • Ensure timely and adequate response to humanitarian emergencies (disease outbreaks, nutrition crises, violence, population displacements) with the strong support from the Health Director.
  • Coordinate and work with the relevant local authorities and other sector actors working within Merlin’s area of intervention as may be necessary.
  • Ensure the developing and consolidation of partnerships in support of the project teams.
  • Ensure disease surveillance and early warning systems (EWARS) are in place at all project sites.
Health Strategy and Programme Development
  • Monitor the health and humanitarian situation in its area of operation and advise the Country Health Director and Country Director on appropriate courses of action, implications for the programmes, review and adaptation.
  • In conjunction with the Health Director, ensure all health staff are aware of health and humanitarian trends within Merlin Kenya programme sites and beyond
  • Undertake/assist with in-depth needs assessments as necessary in support of Project Health Coordinators
  • Actively engage with the Project Coordinator (PC) and Project Health Coordinator (PHC) and contribute to the development of high quality and timely concept notes and programme proposals in response to health needs in Kenya, under the supervision of the Health Director and Country Director
Programme Management
  • Support in the development and implementation of appropriate health care programmes in close consultation and coordination with the Country Management Team (CMT) and HQ based Health Advisors;
  • Responsible for technical programme quality in all project sites in Kenya in collaboration with the Health Director and the Country Director
  • Ensure the development and implementation of the monitoring mechanisms within all Kenya programming, including the use of the Merlin Health Information System (HIS).
  • Identifying and facilitating evaluations in conjunction with Project Coordinators and Project Health Coordinators
  • Advise the Project Coordinator and the Health Director in the planning, development and implementation of the project activities and work plans.
  • In conjunction with the PC, actively assist the health staff, in developing work plans for the health teams
  • Maintain an active presence in the field to ensure that the health components of projects are carried out in a timely manner, to a high quality in accordance with project design
  • Provide support to health staff on skills development for improved partnership relations and planning; with specific reference to the Ministry of Health
  • Provide technical specifications and quality control for medical logistics in collaboration with the logistical coordinator
  • Ensure that all medical protocols and data collection forms are appropriate and available in all project sites and designed in collaboration with provincial MoH representatives, and ensure the team is fully conversant with and trained in their use.
  • Monitor the drug consumption in all field sites to ensure orders are in line with consumption and to avoid stock ruptures.
  • Identify needs for and facilitation of epidemiological/nutrition and KPC surveys
  • Conduct regular visits to project sites for the purpose of project monitoring, quality control and strengthening of relationship between Merlin field staff, provincial and district authorities and other NGOs in the area.
Human Resources
  • Recruit staff and supervise appraisal process with the Merlin Appraisal Policy
  • Provide induction and briefings of medical staff for all project area
  • Training and capacity building of staff would be based on appropriate training needs assessment of staff; it is the responsibility of the Country Health Coordinator to ensure this needs assessments, training, mentoring and coaching of technical staff is carried out.
  • Provide supervision and training to the relevant health staff and partners, to build their capacities and ensure the maximum use of their skills, and their full and effective participation in health activities.
Support and Supervision
  • Technically oversee and provide the necessary support to project health coordinators and project health teams of the various Merlin projects in Kenya.
  • Develop and ensure monitoring and supervision tools are in place and staff are adequately trained accordingly.
  • Ensure adequate and regular technical supervision of all health facilities (health posts, MCHs, TB & HIV centres) through the field-based health coordinators.
  • Provide specific / thematic medical support to health teams on selected public health subjects; including nutrition, HIV, TB, MCH and neonatal health.
  • Responsible for training of all medical staff to ensure the maximum use of their skills and their full and effective participation in medical activities whilst conforming to Merlin protocols.
  • Recruitment and technical supervision of Merlin national and international medical staff and designation of responsibilities identify and implement requisite medical staff training.
  • Enhance technical and health management skills of national health staff through ensuring the provision of formal & informal training in conjunction with project medical coordinators
  • Ensure that all Merlin supported health facilities are appropriately equipped and staffed.
  • Organize and participate in project health activities as required.
Reporting
  • Compile timely project reports, ensuring the proper collection and analysis of relevant health data.
  • Conduct monthly data compilation at a national level, including further analysis and the recommendation of additional responses. Ensure feedback and support planning is provided given to the field and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Write monthly medical reports on project activities.
  • Report and inform the Health Director of any unusual data / ‘trends’ from the EWARS
Representation
  • Routinely participate in meetings related to health and other key issues that are convened by the Health and Nutrition clusters and/or the relevant (health) authorities in Kenya.
  • Regularly inform and update authorities of the Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders on the on-going and planned activities that Merlin is implementing within our intervention areas / regions in Kenya.
  • Represent and provide technical expertise and input on behalf of Merlin to the health and nutrition cluster, UN agencies, donors and other health coordination fora relevant to Kenya.
  • Scope out potential donors and supporting partnership relations for Merlin’s Kenya programmes; in conjunction with the Health Director and Country Director as well as donors
  • Contribute towards the dissemination of Merlin’s health work through publications (general, health sector, academic) under the supervision of the Health Director and Country Director
Staff Health
  • Directly responsible for the health and well-being of Merlin staff in project areas, through implementation of Merlin Staff Health Policy, including medical evacuation procedures.
  • With support from the Health Director, ensure an up-to-date medical evacuation procedures document relevant for Kenya is available for the field teams and that staff are familiar with its content.
  • With support from the Health Director, ensure that the National Staff Health policy specific to Kenya is developed and implemented.
Other
  • Fulfil other roles as per specific terms of reference developed by the Country Management Team (CMT) or the Health Director.
Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, experience and competences
  • Medical Doctor or Nurse with qualification in Hygiene and Tropical Medicine or Public Health
  • Strong oversees experience for health programme management in emergency and transitional / development settings
  • Experience of and ability to work in complex emergency and assess medical conditions quickly and calmly under pressure as required
  • Good knowledge and experience of running primary health care projects e.g. vaccination campaigns, response to disease outbreak, mobile clinics, community mobilization, etc in developing countries
  • Knowledge, understanding of and experience in running and managing nutrition, TB, HIV and MCH in developing countries.
  • Competence in basic epidemiological analysis and knowledge of data collection methods and data analysis skills
  • Strong coordination and problem solving skills in day-to-day and challenging situations
  • Excellent management and personnel skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and Participation of the Merlin medical team
  • Experience of a flexible approach and willingness to work and manage a team with a high workload and multiple tasks in a very complex environment with tight deadlines
  • Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues and managing a team of health professionals from different functions and cultures
  • Strong experience of training staff and commitment to capacity development of staff
  • Willingness to travel at short notice to remote and insecure locations
  • Excellent communication skills, with good written and spoken English
  • Significant experience of representation to a broad range of people and organizations
  • Confident and proficient user of MS Office
  • Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
  • Understanding of security issues with the ability to live and work in remote, insecure environments.
  • Experience in conducting assessments, programme development and proposal writing
  • An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values
Desirable

Qualifications, experience and competences
  • Previous working experience in the region
  • Master in Public Health.
  • Knowledge of and experience in remotely managing programmes
How to apply

Please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk

Completed form should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any).

Regional Program Coordinator Job Vacancy Re-advertisement: CARE Denmark

Closing date: 14 Jan 2010

CARE Denmark is looking for a program coordinator who will have the overall responsibility for implementation of the Adaptation Learning Program (ALP) for Africa, which aims to reduce the impacts of climate variability and change on vulnerable households in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The ALP will be implemented in Ghana, Niger, Mozambique and Kenya in a staggered process over a 5 year period.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position by 1th of April 2010 on a 2 year contract. The location of the program coordinator is to be negotiated.

Responsibilities and tasks:

  • Provide overall strategic and technical leadership to the program, in accordance with guidance from the program steering committee, to ensure the program achieves the highest standards of program quality
  • Primary point for contact for CARE members and donors contributing to the program
  • Technical support to program and country level activities
  • Overall responsibilities for program finances
  • Advisory supervision of country-level project managers, CBA Advisor, Gender Advisor, M&E Advisor, and the project accountant
  • Advocacy and dissemination of learning
Qualifications:
  • A BSC in environmental science, natural resource management, relevant social sciences or other relevant field
  • At least 5 years of programming experience in climate change, environment or a related field, preferably in Africa
  • At least 3 years in a similar senior project/program position, preferably on a multi-country initiative
  • Previous work with international organizations and in managing bilateral donor grants
  • Proven skills in project/program planning, M&E, learning, reporting and budgetary monitoring
  • Solid understanding of poverty and vulnerability issues
  • Flexible, adaptable, dynamic and culturally sensitive
  • Fluency in spoken and written English, working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese desirable
How to apply

For questions regarding the position please contact Lisbeth Møller on email: Lmoller@care.dk or telephone: +45 35 200 100

Please apply online through: http://www.care.dk/ledigestillinger

Deadline for applications is January 14th 2010

Regional Security Advisor - East and Southern Africa Job Vacancy: Mercy Corps

Closing date: 20 Feb 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Program/Department Summary:

Mercy Corps operates in six countries in East and Southern Africa –Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan (north and south), Uganda, and Zimbabwe employing almost 1000 international and local staff.

Our operations in East and Southern Africa have grown rapidly over the past five years and may continue to expand in the future. Many if not most of the countries we work in are unstable and pose considerable security challenges to our operations and staff.

Somalia and Sudan, where Mercy Corps operates, are rated as “Extreme Security Risk” by Control Risks Group. Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe are rated as “High Security Risk” by the same group.

The loss of three Mercy Corps staff in Eritrea in 2004 and one in Somalia in 2008 is perhaps the most ominous of the many indicators of the dangers we face with both security and safety.

Mercy Corps is a humanitarian organization which values inter-agency collaboration and approaches security through principles that have been developed in close cooperation with others in the humanitarian community.

Among those principles are those embodied in the IFRC Code of Conduct and the centrality of community acceptance as the foundation piece of security.

General Position Summary:

The East and Southern Africa Regional Security Advisor (ESA-RSA) will reduce the risk exposure of Mercy Corps’ staff and programs by empowering our field offices to better assess and respond to threats inherent in the region.

The ESA-RSA advances best practices through training, technical advice and support for improved assessment, analysis and planning and does not hold the authority to suspend operations, impose procedures or evacuate staff.

The ESA-RSA will prioritize support to the highest risk countries in consultation with the ESA-Regional Program Director (ESA-RPD) and the Director of Global Emergency Operations (D-GEO).

Essential Job Functions:

Training and Orientation:

The ESA-RSA will work with the East and Southern Africa field offices to ensure that all new staff hired at a regional, national or expatriate level, as well as official visitors to the region, receive a consistent and thorough security orientation upon hire/arrival in the region.

Additional effort will be made to ensure that those deployed in extreme security risk areas receive enhanced training on personal security, first aid and the specific threats in those areas. During routine field visits, the ESA-RSA will also provide on-site training aimed at the special needs of staff, from guards and drivers to field managers and program staff.

At times, external consultants arranged in consultation with the D-GEO may be utilized. The ESA-RSA will seek and exploit opportunities for Mercy Corps staff to attend appropriate external security trainings sponsored by other NGOs, the UN, etc.

Security Planning and MOSS:

The ESA-RSA will promote and support efforts by field offices to meet the InterAction Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) through effective planning and budgeting for security.

The ESA-RSA will support the development and maintenance of current security plans in a consistent format (using ECHO’s Generic Security Guide) through the provision of planning workshops, training, and the provision of feedback on plans.

The ESA-RSA will maintain a file with all current security plans for the East and Southern Africa Region. The ESA-RSA will produce an annual report on the region’s adherence to InterAction’s MOSS guidance.

Information Management:

Responsibility for monitoring the security environment in each ESA country falls to the respective Country Directors and their in-country security focal points. The ESA-RSA will ensure that field offices have access to good security information sources.

While the ESA-RSA is expected to remain conversant in the particular security challenges of each country, it is not the ESA-RSA’s responsibility to track and report security developments in each country.

The ESA-RSA should ensure that a system of incident reporting and after-incident review is in place reflecting Mercy Corps global policy and protocol;

Technical support:

The ESA-RSA should be readily available at all times to the ESA-RPD, the Country Directors and field staff to advise on security developments.

The ESA-RSA through the D- GEO, the ESA-RPD, or other connections should be able to call upon additional expertise where needed when requests from the field exceed the RSA’s technical depth or available time.

The ESA-RSA will make field visits, respond to emails and calls and review security plans, providing advice and feedback as appropriate.

Networking:

The ESA-RSA will place high value on inter-agency coordination in security; encourage Mercy Corps field-level coordination in the NGO community; seek opportunities for formal and informal cooperation; develop a network of relationships with peers in the humanitarian community (UN, NGO, ICRC, appropriate governmental offices, etc); develop and engage Mercy Corps’ internal network of Security Focal Points and encourage inter-communications between them, and; pursue opportunities to engage others in our community in creative solutions to our security challenges through collaborative efforts.

General:

The ESA-RSA does not have the authority to close programs, manage operations or evacuate staff so the effectiveness of the position will rely heavily on the incumbent’s ability to develop strong positive working relationships with the Country Directors, Security Focal Points, field staff, the ESA-RPD and the D-GEO to advocate change as needed through compelling presentation of risks, costs and benefits of enhanced security.

Organizational Learning

As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position currently holds no supervisory responsibility.

Accountability:

East and Southern Africa Regional Program Director (quotidian oversight) and the Director of Global Emergency Operations (technical guidance/oversight/overall agency security policy integration)

Reports Directly To:

Regional Program Director for East and Southern Africa

Works Directly With:

Regional Program Director East & South Africa, Director of Global Emergency Operations; Security Focal Points, Country Directors, HQ-based Program Officers.

Knowledge and Experience:
  • Graduate degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Minimum of five years’ field experience related to humanitarian response
  • Substantial prior experience with adult learning and organizational development and training
  • Minimum 2 years previous experience in NGO security management
  • Prior work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred
Success Factors:

The successful ESA-RSA will have strong communication and diplomacy skills. As this is an advisory role, the ESA-RSA must focus on understanding the conditions and concerns of the various Mercy Corps field offices and respond to them in a way that meets local needs, while enhancing the security environment.

S/he will not protect Mercy Corps staff per se, but will strive to empower our Country Directors and staff to better protect themselves. It is imperative that the ESA-RSA have a clear understanding of, and willingness to work within the culture and mandate of humanitarian response.

Living Conditions:

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Nairobi is an accompanied post for spouse and children. Nairobi is a major metropolitan center with world class healthcare and excellent education options.

Mercy Corps provides expatriate staff with a housing allowance that covers rent, utilities, and security for comfortable accommodations in safe areas of the city.

Telephone and internet access is available and there are dozens of excellent restaurants along with easy transport links to the rest of Africa and Europe. Significant travel is expected with this position at 60% of the time to remote and insecure environments.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting.

Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE

How to apply

Apply via url:

http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=216887&company_id=15927&jobboardid=479

Administration & Logistics Officer Job Vacancy: FilmAid International

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Closing date: 15 Jan 2010

Location: Kenya - Dadaab Refugee Camp

Responsibilities:

Finance Support
  • Management & maintenance of petty cash in the office
  • Preparing cash forecasts for Dadaab office
  • Preparation of financial reports for management, donor reviews and statutory audits
  • Prepare for internal and external audits and donor financial review
Office Administration
  • Develop and maintain an accurate and efficient filling system
  • Maintain incentive staff files
  • Maintain the national staff leave schedule
  • Represent FAI in all administrative related task forces in Dadaab and the organization when required
  • Making travel arrangements and preparing all travel documents for staff and visitors
Logistics Support
  • Co-ordinate Dadaab’s process of procurement, goods reception and arrange for transportation
  • In-charge of Storage & stores Management for assets and consumables
  • Maintenance of a fixed asset register and carrying out stock takes
  • Asset management; ensure proper care and use of vehicles, generators, audio equipment and other FilmAid assets
  • Reporting regularly on logistics status of the program
Requirements:
  • Certified Public Account (CPA) part II
  • Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources or logistics from a recognized institution
  • At least 1 year experience in Accounting and or logistics department preferably with a humanitarian aid organization
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and at least one computerized accounting system. Knowledge in Quick Books will be an added advantage
  • Ready to work for long hours in a hardship area
  • Team player, excellent interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills
  • Commitment to humanitarian principles and action
How to apply

Please email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 15th January 2010 to: ssuge@filmaid.org

Applications in Dadaab can also be dropped at the FilmAid office in CARE DMO Compound

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

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