Office & Admin Location: Kampala, Uganda
Age: 25-40 years
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide a full secretarial and administrative support service to the secretary.
• Maintain the diary and arrange appointments as necessary.
• Maintain the office filing system and all personal records.
• Receive visitors to the office.
• Make all travel arrangements for the secretary.
• Ensure that office supplies and consumables are available at all times.
• Draft routine correspondence for approval and signature by the secretary.
• Type reports and routine correspondence from dictation or written sources.
• Make arrangements for any meetings required by the Secretary.
• Screen and respond to all incoming telephone calls and take action as appropriate.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience:
• Honours Bachelors degree in either Business Administration or Secretarial and Administrative studies from a recognized University/Institution.
• At least 3 years experience in a similar field.
Terms of Service:
An attractive remuneration will be offered to a successful candidate on 3 years contract renewable on satisfactory performance.
Interested and qualified applicants should send in their sealed applications attached with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and three (3) work related referees to the following address not later than 5.00 pm on Friday 8th October
The Resident Director
Atomic Energy Council
Room: A217/8
Amber House
Plot 29/33 Kampala Road
P.O. Box 7270, Kampala
Thursday, September 30, 2010
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
RECORDS OFFICER
Age: 25-35 years
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Arrange and describe records in respect of their order.
• Prepare archival finding aids and guides.
• Receive, control and access new acquisitions.
• Assist in reproduction of records.
• Conduct annual stocktaking and document reviews.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience:
• Honours Bachelor's Degree in Records/ Archives Management or Library and Information Science from a recognized University/ Institution.
• At least 2 years experience in similar assignment.
Terms of Service:
An attractive remuneration will be offered to a successful candidate on 3 years contract renewable on satisfactory performance.
Interested and qualified applicants should send in their sealed applications attached with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and three (3) work related referees to the following address not later than 5.00 pm on Friday 8th October 2010.
The Resident Director
Atomic Energy Council
Room: A217/8
Amber House
Plot 29/33 Kampala Road
P.O. Box 7270, Kampala
Coordinator Nursing Services
Role definition: To develop and monitor the implementation of systems and guidelines for providing Nursing services at COE and National Expansion Program (NEP} and managing the performance of the Nurses Unit in line with the Nurse Unit mission and Baylor-Uganda medical and psychosocial guide¬lines,
Key result areas:
1. Develop and monitor the implementation of nursing policies and procedures/SOPs in line with the Nurses Unit mission and Baylor-Uganda medi¬cal and psychosocial guidelines.
2. Develop and monitor the implementation of annual Nurses Unit plans and budget in line with Baylor Uganda mission and financial guidelines
3. Develop and monitor the implementation of the capacity building plan at COE, and NEP in line with the Nurses Unit mission and Baylor Uganda capacity building guidelines
4. Develop nurse staff rotation schedule and appraise, support and maintain a competent and motivated "Baylor Uganda nurses team through giving constructive feedback, coaching and mentoring in line with the Human re-
b. Develop Nurse unit procurement plans and provide technical support in evaluation of nursing oriented bids and monitor the supply system for nurs¬ing products for all supported Health Units in tine with the departmental guidelines.
6. Build the capacity of nurse staff in all supported Health Units basing on both the supported Health Unit needs and individual's needs in line with the Nurses Unit mission and Baylor Uganda capacity building guidelines
7. Review and participate in operational research as per the research study guidelines in line with the Baylor Uganda Research standards operating procedures
8. Monitor provision of Reproductive health and Family planning services to adolescents and caretakers attending the Clinic
9. Monitor vaccination of children and caretakers according to World Health Organization (WHO) and M.O.H guidelines and screen for tuberculosis to all eligible clients.
10. Develop performance targets for the Nurses unit and write quarterly and annual reports in regard to performance at COE and NEP in line with Baylor Uganda guidelines
Requirements:
Qualifications and job specifications
The successful applicant should have;
1. A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
2. A diploma in HIV/AIDS care and management (health systems manage¬ment) will be an added advantage.
3. He or she should have 5- 7 years of experience in a related managerial post
4. Integrity and be a good team player with good analytical, interpersonal, communication and report writing skills with high integrity.
5. Demonstrable managerial / supervisory skills.
6. Registration with Uganda Nurses and midwives Council required
Qualified and interested persons who wish to apply may hand deliver, or post an application letter with a detailed CV and copies of academic transcripts, naming at least three professional referees with their telephone contact
Human Resources Manager
Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation - Uganda
COE/ Block 5 Mulago Hospital,
P.O.Box 72052, Clock Tower
Kampala,
secretary
The Atomic Energy Council is a Government institution established under Section 4 of Atomic Energy Act, 2008 as an independent corporate body. The Council is mandated to ensure protection and safety of individuals, society and the environment from dangers resulting from ionizing radiation as a competent regulatory authority for peaceful applications of atomic energy in Uganda.
Age: 35 - 55 years
The Secretary will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and will be responsible for the day today management of Atomic Energy Council Secretariat.
Description: Duties and Responsibilities:
• Implement policies and programmes of the Council.
• Advise Council on policy and research matters.
• Prepare programme implementation reports.
• Proper management of the funds and property of the Council.
• Initiate and coordinate public awareness programmes on atomic energy matters.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial and manpower estimates of the Secretariat. ;
• Appraise staff performance and advice on the areas for improvement.
• Vet departmental training plans, budget submissions, license applications and projects,
• Vet departmental training plans, budget submissions, license applications and projects.
• Ensure cost effectiveness of services provided to nuclear technology users and the public.
• Liaise with national and international bodies in related fields.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience:
• Honours Bachelors' Degree and Masters Degree from a recognized institution in any of the following fields: Radiological Technology, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Protection or Nuclear Law.
• Postgraduate Training in Management.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in nuclear environment or related field.
• Qualification in law will be an added advantage.
Terms of Service:
An attractive remuneration will be offered to a successful candidate on 5 years contract renewable on satisfactory performance.
Interested and qualified applicants should send in their sealed applications attached with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications, and three (3) work related referees to the following address not later than 5.00 pm on Friday 8th October 2010
The Resident Director
Atomic Energy Council
Room: A217/8
Amber House
Plot 29/33 Kampala Road
P.O. Box 7270, Kampala
Research Assistant
Summary: The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a qualified research assistant to work in Socio-economic research based in Nairobi.
Description:
The main tasks of the position are:
* To collect data related to potato ware and seed production and commercialization.
* To prepare technical reports and peer review journal publications.
* To participate in capacity building training with national partners staff
* To assist other CIP researchers working in potato seed systems
Requirements:
The successful candidate will require:
* A M.Sc. degree in Agricultural Economics or Economics and at least two years of working experience in agricultural research.
* Experience in collecting high quality socio-economic data and good knowledge of quantitative methods
* Good writing skills and excellent writing skills in the English language.
Applications:
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V., an example of their written work, and the names and contact information of three referees
crontact Info: Naomi Zani
International Potato Center-SSA
International Potato Center-SSA
Box 25171 Nairobi
Kenya 00603
Introducing ‘‘International Journal of Peace and Development Studies‘‘
The International Journal of Peace and Development Studies is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal published monthly by Academic Journals (www.academicjournals.org/IJPDS). IJPDS is dedicated to increasing the depth of research across all areas of the subject.
Call for Papers
IJPDS welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence in this subject area, and will publish:
Original articles in basic and applied research
· Case studies
· Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays
We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to academics.ijpds@gmail.com for publication. Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. Following acceptance, a paper will normally be published in the next issue. Instruction for authors and other details are available on our website; http://www.academicjournals.org/IJPDS/Instruction.htm
IJPDS is an Open Access Journal
One key request of researchers across the world is unrestricted access to research publications. Open access gives a worldwide audience larger than that of any subscription-based journal and thus increases the visibility and impact of published work. It also enhances indexing, retrieval power and eliminates the need for permissions to reproduce and distribute content. IJPDS is fully committed to the Open Access Initiative and will provide free access to all articles as soon as they are published.
Emekagbor Richard,
Editorial Assistant.
International Journal of Peace and Development Studies (IJPDS)
E-mail: academics.ijpds@gmail.com
www.academicjournals.org/IJPDS
Supply Chain Volunteer at KickStart
KickStart International is an award winning non-profit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of people in developing countries escape from poverty and to “kickstart” sustainable economic growth. KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial persons who use them to start profitable new businesses, increase their family wealth and boost local economic growth. (www.KickStart.org).
The organization is recruiting for a qualified, enthusiastic volunteer to assist us full-time over a 3 to 4 month period with several Supply Chain projects. The volunteer will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with occasional travel within Kenya.
Opportunity
The volunteer will design and manage several global supply chain effectiveness projects in the following areas:
• Incoming materials inspection and test process and procedure
• Return products inspection and testing process and procedures
• Forecasting and Production planning process improvement
• Other projects could include:
o KPIs implementation
o Optimizing our inlet and outlet hose solutions
Qualifications
• Supply Chain or Logistics experience. Experience in Project management will be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills – a complete team player
• Exceptional planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Results/Performance Orientation – proven “self-starter”
• Ability to work in a dynamic and unstructured environment
• Undergraduate degree required. MBA desirable.
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in French desirable.
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to handle this opportunity, kindly email your one page Application Letter, together with your CV (maximum of 3 pages), with the position in the subject line of your email to hrafrica@kickstart.org by 8 October, 2010.
Systems Administrator
The responsibilities:
* Manage application security, responding to security incidents and violations;
* Manage system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency;
* Resolve performance problems and automates systems administration tasks;
* Ensure the optimal use of Internet bandwidth;
* Maintain system documentation and logs;
* Participate towards the documentation of policies;
* Troubleshoot and diagnose production/studio/newsroom problems; corrects identified problems;
* Manage the help desk operations of the ICT department;
* Research, manage and support effective cost cutting methods;
* Keep abreast of Information Technology security protocols, applicable laws and regulations;
Requirements:
The person:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or recognized equivalent;
* Certification in MCSE, CCNA, RFICE
* At least 5 years experience in a busy ICT environment, the last
* 2 being at Systems Administrator level;
* Strong networking with proficiency in major operating systems, database management, development platforms, office suites and scripting languages;
* Hands on experience working with POS equipment.
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements with good references are encouraged to send their applications with detailed CV, names and contacts of 3 referees, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address, on or before Thursday 7th October, 2010 to the address indicated below
DNA/ 735
P.O. Box 49010- 00100
Nairobi.
Rural Sanitation Engineering Designer
Deadline to Apply: Sunday, October 3rd 2010
Start Date: October, 2010
Location: Busia, Western Province; with flexibility to travel
About Innovations for Poverty Action
IPA is a non-profit research organization that creates and evaluates approaches to solving development problems and disseminates information about what works and what does not for policymakers, practitioners, investors and donors around the world.
About the WASH Benefits Project
Most of the burden of diarrheal disease is thought to be preventable with improvements in sanitation, water quality, and hygiene. However, in rural areas of low-income countries it is often prohibitively expensive to provide residents with networked sanitation and water treatment. IPA-K’s WASH Benefits project will measure the health gains made possible with simple tools for improving water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Kenyan households.
Description:
Description of Work:
The Sanitation Designer will lead the design and operations for simple tools to be used in the WASH Benefits Project. These tools should facilitate improved sanitation and hygiene, with a special focus on being easy to use, child-friendly, cost-effective, durable, and constructed out of locally-available materials to the extent possible. This position will primarily entail developing and building prototype models of sanitation and hygiene tools such as latrine lids and handwashing stations. As such, the sanitation designer will be responsible for systematically pilot-testing alternative designs both in a controlled setting and in household installations, incorporating feedback on proposed designs from end-users (mothers in rural Western and Nyanza provinces), and recommending procurement options for designs selected for use in the study. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
* Work with artisans or manufactures to set up larger-scale production of successful designs
* Monitoring and evaluating the installation and follow-up support of the sanitation and hygiene tools
* Capacity building and training of fundis/artisans
* Development of training materials/manuals
* Prepare progress reports
* Assist with drafting MOUs and contracts with manufacturers
Requirements:
Qualifications:
A Bachelor degree or diploma, with experience in simple cost-effective sanitation improvements for rural Kenya; Engineering degree preferred Computer literacy particularly in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Should be able to work with minimum supervision Creative and results-oriented Inter-personal, facilitation and communication skills Keen attention to detail, highly organized Knowledge of advantages and drawbacks of different materials (e.g. PVC piping, wood, metal) as components of a simple tool Registered engineer with the Engineers registration Board or Member of The Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or equivalent is an asset Preference will be given to candidates with at least three years hands on experience in design and implementation of sanitation facilities, preferably in a well established institution or organization involved in sanitation tools for rural areas
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed CV, your scanned copy of certificates, 3 references, daytime phone number and email address. Please attach a one-page description, preferable with a photo, of a practical tool which you have designed, or assisted with, in the past. Please explain your role in the design, the purpose of the tool and how the design supports its maximum usage.
Applications can be submitted through email the subject line should read “Sanitation Designer”
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Contact Info: Innovations for Poverty Action- Kenya
Innovations for Poverty Action- Kenya
PO Box 373, Busia, 50400 Kenya
In-person at our Busia office
All applicants will be considered but only short listed candidates will be contacted.
PRODUCTION OFFICER: SOAP
Our client is large integrated FMCG organisation with a manufacturing base in Uganda feeding all Regional markets with various products. They are looking for a talented, sober, mature self-starter to fill this position.
Description:
Job Title: Production Officer – Soaps
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the successful applicant will;
· Monitor inventory and prepare requisitions for replenishment.
· Plan for production and ensure optimum productivity of the plant.
· Ensure proper stock control and manage both raw materials and finished products.
· Monitor and ensure production of quality products that meet our customer expectations.
· Responsible for all ISO issues and KAIZEN at the shop floor level.
· General supervision, guidance and appraisal of subordinates.
· Prepare and submit regular operational reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
· Daily oversee corrective maintenance of production equipment.
· Perform any related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
· A Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
· Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in the respective plants.
· Applicants must possess extensive skill in sopanification process.
· Should be able to control complete shift process quality, production and routine maintenance
· The ideal candidate should also demonstrate plant maintenance and repair skills.
Job ID: 35195
Date Posted: 29 September 2010
Closing Date: 01 October 2010
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Contact Info: Adept Systems
Mukwano Group of Companies
Web Address : http://www.adeptsys.biz
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business 1st October 2010.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Associate Director of Operations,Tanzania
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar Es Salaam
Job Summary:
Working with the Country Director, the Associate Directorof Operations will provide support in the following areas:
To support the attainment of the Foundation’s overall goal of eliminating paediatric HIV and AIDS by proactively developing, implementing, and managing effective and efficient operational procedures and systems to support and strengthen the country program. This position oversees the operations unit which is comprised of finance and accounting, contracts and grants, human resources, procurement and logistics, information technology, administration, and field operations functions.
Essential Responsibilities:
Working with the Country Director, the Associate Directorof Operations will provide support in the following areas:
• Serving as the focal point for all operational matters for the country office, sub offices, regional office and Foundation Headquarters.
• Directly manages a team of 10 individuals – six department managers based in the Dar office (Information Technology, Human Resources, Administration, Contracts and Grants, Finance and Accounting, and Procurement and Logistics) and four Field Operations Officers (one based in each of our four Field Offices).
• Overall management, leadership, teambuilding, and mentorship for a group of 70+ operations staff located in five offices (Dar, Moshi, Mtwara, Shinyanga, and Tabora)
• Providing guidance and support in the areas of administration, finance, accounting, contracting, procurement and logistics, field operations, IT, and HR to country staff.
• Managing human, financial and material resources.
• Facilitating communication and working relationships between the office’s technical and operations sections, and between the country office, sub offices, sub-grantees, regional office, Foundation Headquarters, and USG PEPFAR team.
• Provide operational support to CDC and USAID funded projects, sub-grantees and other Foundation contractors and partners in country.
• Develop sound and workable operating procedures to ensure Foundation and USG policy compliance for all operations activities while promoting strong business ethics and a professional / ethical working environment.
• Assume responsibility for purchasing and payment (through check signing authority for the country office bank account) within guidelines set by the Country Director.
• Manage all operational aspects of the country programs four Field Offices.
• In close collaboration with Foundation Headquarters, monitor the country office budget, perform expense forecasting, and ensure that the budget is communicated to the various department heads, following up with under-spending/overspending as needed.
• With the Country Director and HR manager, instigate and manage a team building program for country staff, including formal training, personal and professional peer support, mentoring, and professional development.
• Identify cost savings/cost sharing initiatives.
• Provide relevant input for reports to the Country Director, regional office, Foundation Headquarters and donors.
• Assist with the Foundation’s transition activities and new business development activities.
• Serve as member of the country’s Senior Management Team.
• Serving as Deputy for the Country Director as needed.
Required Qualifications:
• Masters Degree in Business Management, Operations or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum five years of experience in administrative management and leadership experience managing complex, multi-sector programs.
• Minimum four years of experience in managing overseas operations with programmatic, financial, and administrative duties. African country experience is highly desirable.
• Minimum three to five years of experience in managing U.S. Government grants.
• Ability to travel frequently.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent knowledge of Logistic, IT, Human Resource, Administrative and Financial Management - including preparing and managing budgets, banking contracts, and negotiations.
• Strong understanding of international development context, experience in international development sector (NGO's, direct bilateral, multilateral).
• Grant management and budget oversight skills and experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices governing USAID and/or other federal grants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with USAID/CDC/DOS and other governmental agency officials, co-workers, staff and the general public.
• Ability to support and direct the implementation of organizational ideas, projects and plans.
• Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies.
• Skills and knowledge in project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods) and reporting.
• Highly organized with abilities to prioritize, multi-task and take initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team.
• Possess strong accuracy, attention to detail and ability to follow-through.
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, and troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Energetic, independent, self motivated and administratively self sufficient.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in: Strategic thinking/Analytical/Creative thinking; Management of specialists and consultants; Interpersonal relations; Planning & organizing; Team building; HR and programmatic personnel issues; Networking and collaboration; Negotiation and IT (email, internet, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• Knowledge of in-country current social, political, cultural, and economic circumstances.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time.
How to apply
EGPAF is an equal opportunities employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how the experience detailed in the CV will contribute to the requirements of the position and references to EGPAF.
Submissions may be sent to:
The Human Resource Manager,
EGPAF,
P.O. BOX 1628,
Oysterbay, Haile Selasie Road Plot # 8 & 10,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania. Or e-mail: recruitment.tanzania@pedaids.org
Closing date: 15 October 2010
If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, you can assume that your application was not successful.
Reference Code: RW_89HMHQ-2
Technical Adviser and Communications Officer,Tanzania
World Lung Foundation (WLF) was established in response to the global epidemic of lung disease, which kills 10 million people each year. WLF supports a wide range of international public health activities in the areas of tobacco control, tuberculosis, asthma, child lung health, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Our programs are in several countries in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Closing date: 31 Dec 2010
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar Es Salaam
World Lung Foundation (WLF) was established in response to the global epidemic of lung disease, which kills 10 million people each year. WLF supports a wide range of international public health activities in the areas of tobacco control, tuberculosis, asthma, child lung health, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS. Our programs are in several countries in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. worldlungfoundation.org
WLF is also one of five coordinating partners of the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use, which focuses on low- and middle-income countries, where more than two-thirds of the world’s smokers live.
WLF is opening an office in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The TA/CO will play a major role in expanding WLF’s tobacco control programs in Africa. He/she will provide assistance to governments and non-governmental organizations and help to implement WLF communications initiatives in Tanzania and throughout Africa. The position is currently budgeted for 24 months but is subject to renewal.
While our tobacco control work in Tanzania and Africa will chiefly rely on a single staff person, one of WLF’s chief strengths is its large international network of public health organizations and experts. While tobacco control experience is highly desirable for this position, the TA/CO will receive the training needed to become expert in this area. He/she will also grow to know and rely on a larger network of tobacco control communication experts and will be supported by our team. Although his/her primary work will be in tobacco control, the TA/CO will also provide communications assistance to WLF’s maternal health program as needed.
The TA/CO will report to WLF headquarters in New York. Extensive travel within Africa and abroad may be required.
Duties include:
WLF Representation, Relationship Building, Technical Assistance
- Act as WLF representative, providing technical and communications expertise with government and NGO stakeholders;
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government ministries, non-governmental organizations, and other local partners, with the strategic aim to build long-term programs and opportunities;
- Represent WLF at conferences and meetings with government and NGO stakeholders;
- Develop a political mapping document on current tobacco control situation in Tanzania and Africa, including SWOT analyses and strategic thinking documents as needed.
Mass Media Strategy and Implementation
- Provide government and NGO stakeholders with technical assistance on tobacco control policies and programs;
- Advise stakeholders on communications strategies related to tobacco control and related policy;
- Provide technical assistance in the development of mass media advertising campaigns, including agency selection and management, message pre-testing, creative development, production, media planning, and campaign evaluation;
- Project-manage communications activities as needed;
- Monitor grants and contracts, with particular attention to mass media deliverables, to ensure timely execution and implementation.
Marketing and Public Relations
- Execute marketing and public relations strategies on behalf of WLF in Tanzania and Africa with respect to all WLF activities in Africa;
- Provide support and assistance on events such as workshops, training events, campaign launches, and press conferences, including coordination and execution of public relations initiatives, materials development, invitations, talking points, venue logistics, and translation support, as required;
- Write press releases, statements, letters to the editor, questions and answers, fact sheets, columns, website copy, and other materials as needed to provide information to the press both proactively and reactively; maintain media list.
Reporting and Other
- Provide regular reports on progress of activities and of developments related to WLF’s programs;
- Assist with drafting of reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, as required;
- Handle administrative responsibilities as needed.
Qualities and qualifications:
- Masters degree preferred
- Excellent judgment, initiative-taker
- Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
- Superior organizational skills
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in an international team environment with solid interpersonal, verbal and presentation communication skills
- Strong computer skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Background or strong interest in public health, tobacco control
- Fluency speaking, reading and writing in both Swahili and English. French is highly desirable
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and salary history.
Preferred qualifications: Background in communications, public health, marketing, public relations, policy.
How to apply
Email your resume and cover letter, along with the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references, to careers@worldlungfoundation.org
Reference Code: RW_89KP8K-25
SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY, UNDP Tanzania
SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY
TO DEVELOP CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM FINANCING MODEL (CDM)
The UNDP Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Capacity development project for sub-Saharan Africa is implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. Phase I of the project successfully established the basic pre-conditions necessary for carbon finance to develop in participating countries to different levels and ended in June 2009. Phase II builds on these pre-conditions to, first, permit the participating countries to focus on particular sectors or stakeholders considered to be of strategic priorities by the host governments; and secondly, to place greater emphasis on translating capacity building efforts into the development of CDM project pipelines in the host countries.
Some of the Duties and Responsibilities include:
Identify financing gaps, challenges and opportunities in the CDM sector in Tanzania, Financial opportunities and possible financial sources for CDM project in Tanzania
Identify and establish CDM Financing model that will be used to facilitate investment in the CDM sector in Tanzania
Develop criteria and conditions for beneficiaries of the proposed CDM supporting financial model and propose a best way to disseminate the model to the stakeholders, including financiers and project proponents.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
A MSc. Degree in Environment Sciences and/or Post-graduate Degree in a relevant subjects such as Economics and/or Financial Analysis with good understanding of Climate Change aspects, specifically Mechanisms under Carbon Finance (CDM). A minimum of 7 years demonstrable experience preferably in the Financial Sector, Climate Change and Environment, Carbon Finance (CDM), Industrial, with a proven ability to work in an independent manner. Prior experience of working with United Nations is desirable but not essential.
Demonstrable understanding and appreciation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol as well as solid knowledge of climate change issues, principally mitigation measures and the Clean Development Mechanism, is desirable. However, demonstrable in-depth knowledge of carbon-related sectors, such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and waste management, is equally valued. Knowledge of the key Tanzanian stakeholders in the fields of CDM, carbon finance and carbon-related sectors, including links with relevant Ministries, the climate change government focal point, utilities, NGOs, academic institutions and private sector actors, is highly desirable. Full computer literacy and fluency in English both written and spoken are essential.
Type of Contract:Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 22 days
Application Mode:
Qualified persons should forward applications with currently written CVs, Certificates and Testimonials to: Development Support Services Unit, UNDP, P.O. Box 9182, Dar es Salaam, latest by 08th October, 2010. The Post Title should be indicated on the envelope. Applicants are strongly advised to visit our Website www.tz.undp.org for detailed Terms of Reference before attempting to apply. Applications sent through e-mail will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Country Director – Tanzania
Salary: £30,191 per annum pro-rata
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing Date: 4 October 2010 at 12pm
VSO has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a country director to lead staff and volunteers into a period of change and growth, at a time when VSO globally is reviewing its strategic priorities. The role of the country director is to provide overall leadership, strategic direction and operational management in line with VSO's vision and values. The country director will also assume responsibility for the efficient functioning of the programme office providing appropriate professional and practical support to staff and volunteers. The post is also responsible to maintain and further develop relevant relationships and networks and to represent VSO to partners, the Government, donor agencies and other key contacts.
Dar es Salaam may not be the official capital city of Tanzania but it is the largest city with a population of approximately 4 million. The city has grown in economic importance to become a prosperous centre of the entire East African region. Restaurants, shops, office buildings, and government buildings are all a common features of Tanzania's urban centre, which is just a couple of hours away from some of the best beaches in the world on Zanzibar.
VSO's work in Tanzania has focused in the areas of education, health and HIV/AIDS, secure livelihoods with emphasis on mainstreaming HIV and AIDS, and gender.
As an experienced country director, you'll almost certainly have experience of managing a similar volunteer programme and applying development issues at a project or community level, and be able to use your excellent leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills to implement and contribute to VSO's new global strategy.
Your project management ability will mean that all programmes will be planned, resourced and implemented and your financial strengths and experience of securing external funding and grants will be key to your success. Your excellent communication and relationship building skills will be complemented by your former experience and you will have experience of innovative programming and managing change.
Former experience in the African context is essential with previous experience of working with volunteers would be desirable.
For further details and how to apply for this job please visit VSO UK website(just google VSO UK)
Radio Africa Human Resources Manager Job in Kenya
The Company
Radio Africa Limited is a leading media company with a focus in Radio, Television and Print media. The Group comprises of six radio stations, two TV Channels and one newspaper publication.
Radio Africa Ltd. seeks to recruit a Human Resources Manager to handle all its Human Resources needs
The Position
The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for providing HR strategic leadership. The position will report to the Group Finance & Administration Manager.
The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for developing a strong and vibrant human resource function that will ensure that Radio Africa is capable of attracting, developing and retaining high quality employees who will contribute to the achievement of Radio Africa's mission and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Developing and updating human resources policies and procedures in line with acceptable labour laws, practices and Radio Africa mission and vision.
• Managing the recruitment processes in line with Radio Africa strategic and operational plans.
• Leading the development and implementation of performance management systems in accordance with Radio Africa performance objectives and targets.
• Developing and implementing the staff training plans in line with staff training needs.
• Managing employee relations, in accordance with the human resource policy manual.
• Providing HR advice on human resource management principles to other Heads of Departments, and supervisors.
• Reviewing and evaluating human resources programmes, systems and procedures to ensure they are relevant to the company's needs and are cost effective.
• Management and maintenance of Office Administration operations
Education Qualification & Experience
• A Bachelors degree in Social Science.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position in a large dynamic organization
• A Post Graduate degree in Human Resource Management or Masters in Business Administration with a bias in Human
• Resource Management.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Membership in professional human resource associations will be an added advantage.
• A sound knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and codes of practice.
• Experience in devising and implementing business-relevant HR strategy.
• Excellent communication skills orally and in writing.
• Media experience or background will be an added advantage.
If you believe you are the right candidate please send us your applications accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees to the address below by October 8th ,2010.
The Managing Director
Radio Africa Limited
2nd Floor, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way
P.O Box 74497-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
Or e-mail HR@kissfm.co.ke
Kenya YMCA HR Officer and Finance Manager Job Vacancies
Kenya YMCA is Christian Non Governmental and non profit making organisation with a branch network of 24 branches and units spread all over the country. The organization has a challenging career opportunity for the following positions
1. Human Resources Officer
Reporting to the National General Secretary will be expected to deliver the HR role in an efficient, proactive and results-oriented fashion for improved productivity at the workplace.
The successful candidate is also expected to engage a vibrant work culture through a dynamic change management platform to enable the Organization embrace best practices at work.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, review and maintain sound HR policies and systems to foster modern management culture.
• Formulate and refine HR strategies to meet YMCA objectives.
• Establish and maintain an effective mechanism for harmonious employee relations and welfare regime.
• Ensure staff are adequately trained, skilled and motivated.
• Design, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the manpower plan.
• Foster effective communication and policy dissemination at all levels within the organization. This includes liaison with the Labour Union and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal staff regulations.
• Prepare monthly payroll and remit deductions in compliance with the statute.
• Design implement and consolidate a sound Performance Management System.
• Maintaining professional Human Resource Management Standards.
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial competences as reflected in work performance and results.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource/Certified Public Secretary (CPS) Course will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resource Management in an NGO.
• Excellent interpersonal organizational, strategic and analytical skills.
• Must be over 30 years of age.
2. Finance Manager
Based at the Head Office in Nairobi and reporting to the National General Secretary and working very closely with other key staff within the Organization, this position’s responsibility includes:
Overall Purpose
Responsible to the National General Secretary for developing, implementing and evaluating Financial plans and strategies to ensure efficient and effective receipt and disbursement of funds in order to ensure that all financial transactions are in line with approved financial Policies and Procedures.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparation of Financial Statements and other reports summarizing current and projected financial position ensuring availability of funds to meet obligations.
• Implementation of stringent expenditure control procedures by ensuring that proper authorization for all payments is strictly followed.
• Analysis of financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
• Preparation of tax returns to ensure compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting and other statutory requirements as well as developing effective strategies for minimizing tax liability.
• Responsible for preparation of payment vouches, cheque books and cash book records as well as financial statements and entries to monthly accounts in accordance with accounting regulations.
Education and Experience Desired:
• University degree preferably B.Com. Business Administration/Finance) or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant Certificate (CPA-K) Finalist.
• At least 5 years proven working experience in an NGO.
• Excellent computer and Analytical skills is a key prerequisite.
• High levels of integrity, honesty and personal stability and judgement.
• Above 30 years
If you posses the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please write in confidence enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, Certified Copies of academic and professional certificates, a day-time telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 8th October,2010
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Apply to:
National General Secretary
Kenya YMCA
P.O Box 30330-00100, Nairobi
KENFAP General Manager - Finance and Administration Job in Kenya
KENFAP is the umbrella body of farmer organizations in Kenya with a membership of 1.5 million households; is non profit making and non political.
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Primary Function:
The main responsibility will be to oversee the accurate preparation of accounting and financial management information necessary for budget control, internal, statutory and donor requirements.
The function will also involve overseeing the day to day administration of the organization in regard to operations and human resource management. Further, this position will be responsible for providing management operations support to multiple programs.
Job Summary:
• Provide leadership in the setting up of a robust financial management system with appropriate monitoring and reporting functions
• Ensuring donor grant reporting and compliance regulations are met through verification of accuracy of transactions and uniform application of policies, procedures and acceptable standards.
• Coordinating all issues relating to finance that include payment of staff entitlements, statutory requirements, recurrent running costs of the federation.
• Leading the process of preparation for and coordination of the annual audit.
• Supervise the general administration of the organization including overseeing human resource, logistics management and procurement.
• Managing the organization’s movable and immovable assets.
Qualification
• A bachelors degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option)
• Masters degree in Business Administration with a specialization in accounting or finance
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA, CPA-K or equivalent) is a MUST.
• Must be a member of a recognized professional body.
• At least five years relevant post-qualification experience in a senior management position.
• In-depth knowledge of computerized accounting and financial software applications
Essential Skills Required
• Ability to represent the organization at a senior level at meetings with donors and governments.
• Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures and make sound judgments.
• Ability to cooperate and work with others in order to foster and cultivate relationships in a multi-cultural setting.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Excellent attention to details.
Applications with detailed CV indicating current position, qualifications, work experience, current remuneration, copies of certificates, names of at least three (3) professional referees and day time telephone contacts should be sent to the following address:
The Chief Executive
Kenya National Federation of Agricultural Producers
P. O Box 43148-00100
Nairobi
The application can also be sent electronically to jobs@kenfap.org.
Applications should be received not later than 7th October 2010
KENFAP is an equal opportunity employer
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Tailor Job Vacancy
A new and fast growing fashion house is looking for a qualified, committed and readily available tailor
Position: Tailor
Duties and responsibilities
1. Interpret designs, draft and cut them.
2. Any other job as required.
Person requirements
• Have experience in sewing.
• Have good speed and be precise.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Be self driven and innovative.
• Be transparent and accountable.
• Be resourceful.
• Be creative.
• Be able to work under deadlines and meet targets.
The tailor will be paid on commission.
If you posses the above qualities please send your CV immediately to
addilifordesign@gmail.com
Only serious applicants required.
Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors without Borders Jobs in Kenya
The international humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors without Borders is seeking following staff for the medical assistance for refugees programme in Ifo II camp
Vacancies
Applications are invited for the positions of:
Doctor, 1 Nos (Based in Ifo)
MSF- Spain, Kenya is looking for a medical doctor who will be based in IFO refugee camps. Working under the guidance and supervision of a medical team leader, the medical doctor will be directly responsible for providing curative services to the beneficiaries in the IFO refugee camps.
The medical doctor will be overall responsible for the daily clinical assessment and the prescription of treatment for all patients attending the health facility, referral of chronic and complicated cases to the speciality clinics accordingly. Medical doctor with experience in primary health care, nutrition, maternal and child health (also able to conduct deliveries) is preferred
Clinical Officers, 3 Nos (Based in Ifo)
MSF- Spain, Kenya is looking for clinical officers who will be based in IFO refugee camps. Working under the guidance and supervision of the medical doctor/medical team leader, the clinical officer along with the medical doctor will be directly responsible for providing curative services to the beneficiaries in the IFO refugee camps.
The clinical officers will also be responsible for the daily clinical assessment and the prescription of treatment for all patients attending the health facility, referral of chronic and complicated cases to the speciality clinics accordingly. Clinical officers with experience in primary health care, nutrition, maternal and child health is preferred
Midwife Nurses, 9 Nos (Based in Ifo)
MSF- Spain, Kenya is looking for experienced midwife nurses who will be based in IFO refugee camps. Working under the guidance and supervision of the medical team leader.
The midwife nurses will be overall responsible for the setting up, implementation and smooth running of the maternity unit of the health facility
Nurses, 13 Nos (Based in Ifo)
MSF- Spain, Kenya is looking for nurses who will be based in IFO refugee camps. Working under the guidance and supervision of the medical team leader.
The nurses will be responsible for the specific ward assigned to and work as both supervisor and team leader of the refugee staff, prepare for and assist the doctor during the rounds and whenever required, ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.
Nurses experienced in immunization, nutrition, dressing/injections, counselling, ante natal care, post natal care apart from the basic nursing skills is preferred.
Pharmacy Technologist, 2 Nos (Based in Ifo)
MSF- Spain, Kenya is looking for experienced pharmacy technologist who will be based in IFO refugee camps. Working under the guidance and supervision of the medical team leader.
The pharmacy technologist will be overall responsible for the setting up, implementation and smooth running of the health facility pharmacy and the main pharmacy.
Laboratory Technician, 2 Nos (Based in Ifo)
MSF- Spain, Kenya is looking for experienced laboratory technician who will be based in IFO refugee camps. Working under the guidance and supervision of the medical team leader. The laboratory technician will be overall responsible for the setting up, implementation and smooth running of the health facility laboratory.
Laboratory Technician experienced to perform serology, microscopy (especially TB and malaria),phlebotomy, stool analysis, HIV tests, sample referral and also having knowledge of quality control apart from other routine lab procedures is preferred.
All interested candidates should send their updated CV with a motivation letter, copy of the ID card and a list of 3 professional references that may be contacted. All candidates are requested to clearly mention the job title being applied for, in the subject line of the email or on the envelop.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Knowledge of the North-Eastern province is an asset.
Candidates originally from North-Eastern province or with experience in Dadaab refugee settings would be preferable.
Applications should be sent to:
MSFE-Nairobi-HRCo@barcelona.msf.org
or
MSF-Spain, Kenya
Attn: Human Resource Coordinator
Chaka Place, Chaka Road, Off Argwings Kodhek Road
P.O.Box:52837-00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline for applications: 10th October 2010(inclusive)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Additional preferred requirements:
For all the positions, we are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers, goal oriented, possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as the big picture and are dynamic. If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits | ||||
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Business Development Manager
Location: Malawi - Blantyre
Position Objective:
Water For People has received a large grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop and test sustainable business models to expand sanitation coverage in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. This four-year grant aimed at achieve sustainable excreta management through catalyzing sanitation businesses and supporting the development of approaches that can be taken to scale without the need for external grant funding. Whilst undertaking this process the project with develop and document a series of business landscaping and market analysis studies which enable replication in other settings and the testing of innovative sanitation technical solution which overcome exiting constraints and improve potential for commercially viable private sector organizations.
Based in Malawi, this position will search for opportunities and drive the development of viable sanitation business based solutions that can be taken to scale within Malawi. This achieved by providing business development expertise, conducting market analysis studies, and mentoring emerging sanitation businesses.
Essential Job Functions and Duties:
1.Provide expertise in developing sanitation businesses in Malawi. Identify needs, opportunities, gaps, and constraints in potential sanitation markets, models, and entrepreneurs, and provide mentoring and support to sanitation businesses.
2.Continually the search for new sanitation business opportunities with Malawi, both inside and outside the existing Water for People program activities. The aim is to develop businesses in urban, small town and rural settings by the end of the project.
3.Conduct business landscaping studies, and conduct/oversee the management of market analysis work.
4.Engage with local government to understand and if necessary improve the regulatory operating environment for emerging sanitation businesses.
5.Undertake a review of the financial sector and identify both constraints and opportunities, working with the financial community to develop financial packages that relate to the identified requirements of businesses operating in the sanitation sector.
6.Document successes and failures, and share knowledge internally and externally. Communicate regularly with project staff worldwide, and country and regional Water For People staff, to share lessons learned and project updates.
7.Build trust and relationships with key local entrepreneurs, and gain an understanding of the private sector in Malawi.
8.Ensure all the incubator and larger scale businesses developed within the project have relevant and informative management information and monitoring systems which allow objective assessments of the progress the businesses are making.
9.Liaise with ‘Program Analyst – Methodologies’ and support their reiterative learning process aimed at developing and documenting improvement methodologies for catalyzing sanitation as a business.
10.Feed into and support the global efforts for idea generation and new technology testing.
Supervisory Duties:
This position will directly report to the Country Coordinator – Malawi, and functionally report to the Program Operations Manager. Depending on growth of the project within Malawi, this position may need to hire and manage a team of support officers.
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skill & Ability
1.Must be risk taker, and have a nose for entrepreneurial opportunities.
2.Willing to test innovative approaches and develop ideas from mistakes and unexpected outcomes.
3.Good analytical skills and the ability to extrapolate lessons to other situations.
4.Comfort and talent in communicating with diverse and international constituents.
5.Must be flexible, innovative, proactive, to work under tight deadlines and have excellent follow through skills. Be a self starter and to work with limited supervision
6.Some knowledge of or willingness to learn about the sanitation sector.
Education or Formal Training
1.Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject
2. Advanced Degree desired
Experience
1.Five years directly related experience is preferred
2.Experience living, working and negotiating in developing country context. Familiarity with Malawi (including knowledge of local language and business environment) would be desirable.
3.Experience with running or investing in a business in a developing country, particularly in the informal business sector.
Material and Equipment Directly Used
1. Personal computer
2. Telephone
3. General office equipment including but not limited to fax machine, photocopier, printer, etc.
Working Environment/Physical Activities
1. Based in Water For People’s office in Blantyre, Malawi. Office environment.
2. Ability to travel domestically and internationally regularly, often to remote field locations
Find more details regarding Water For People’s Sanitation as a Business programming at http://www.waterforpeople.org/programs/how-we-work/initiatives/sanitation-as-a-business.html
Regional Funding Capacity-Building Coordinator (Oxfam GB)
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Regional Funding Capacity-Building Coordinator
Competitive salary + benefits (fixed-term contract, 2 years)
Nairobi, Kenya
Background
Oxfam is one of the world's leading humanitarian agencies assisting people affected by natural disasters and conflict throughout the world. With over 5,000 staff and dedicated volunteers in more than 80 countries, Oxfam is able to achieve the greatest impact to end poverty and suffering through combining emergency response work, long-term programmes for poverty alleviation and campaigning for lasting change.
About the role
This is an exciting role for a dynamic institutional funding professional. Working within our Regional Programme Support Team, you will lead a project to decentralise funding processes from the regional office to our country programmes. This will involve working to build the capacity of a network of country-level staff, through mentoring and accompaniment; building guidelines and resources for country teams to draw on; and providing monitoring and oversight of risk management and performance as our ways of working change within the organisation. You will provide quality assurance technical support on higher-risk contracts and work with your fellow funding colleagues in the region office to provide input into strategic funding initiatives at the regional level.
About you
You will have 5 years experience of institutional fundraising and funds management experience ideally within an International NGO. You will have good knowledge and experience of working with our major donors including EC, ECHO, DfID, UN around humanitarian, development and campaigning work. You will have excellent project management skills and an ability to coordinate and monitor complex processes. You will have strong relationship-building skills, an ability to influence across different teams and levels, and ideally would have some capacity-building or mentoring experience. Line management experience would be an advantage. You must be able to travel approx 40% of time away from the home base (Nairobi) to work to support and accompany countries as required. Working knowledge of French would also be desirable.
About Oxfam
A simple, inescapable truth underlines everything we do at Oxfam. There’s enough wealth in this world to go around. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. It’s unjustifiable. And it’s not just their problem. It’s ours too. At Oxfam we believe that with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. More than 8,000 people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.
FAO Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant Job in Kenya
The M&E specialist is responsible for guiding the development of the overall M&E strategy for the livelihood based projects thus ensuring timely and relevant information to project managers, project stakeholders and donors. This requires close coordination and communication with: project director, implementing organizations and the M&E Unit.
Critical tasks for the M&E specialist will be the set up of the M&E system and ensuring that proper procedures, human resources and budgets are allocated accordingly.
- Develop the overall framework for project M&E in accordance to the project documents together with the M&E plan.
- Conduct readiness assessment regarding M&E. What are the incentives at the system level, which are the beneficiaries, what is the existing capacity?
- Guide and coordinate the review of the project logframe including:
- Provide technical advice for the revision of performance indicators
- Ensure realistic intermediate and end-of-project targets are defined
- Identify sources of data, collection methods, who collects data, how often, cost of collection and who analyzes it.
- Ensure all critical risks are identified
- Identify the core information needs to be provided to the M&E Unit, PAC (Project Advisory Committees) and PSC (Project Steering Committee) in the different projects, funding agencies implementing agencies and authorities.
- Clarify M&E responsibilities of different project personnel and review the respective TOR.
- Outline the management information system, define reporting requirements from project managers responsible for implementing activities/components and define formats for standard reports (e.g., quarterly and annual reports).
- Contribute to the development of the Annual Work Plan, ensuring alignment with project strategy, agreement on annual targets and inclusion of M&E activities in the work plan on line with FAO rules and regulations and after discussions with LIVELIHOOD-BASED PROJECTS Project managers.
- Prepare calendar of M&E activities
- Define how often and how the M&E system will be revised and improved, as well as whose responsibility this is.
- Ensure that the M&E system is based on a learning orientation and is focused around the needs of the decision-makers to manage for impact. Reach agreement on when reflections and information analysis will take place and with whom.
- Identify other M&E staff that the projects needs to contract.
- Recommend suitable professional M&E training for all staff in the M&E unit
- Development of Project Impact Assessment (PIA) methodology in line with the livelihood based projectsdocument and implementing agencies internal M&E.
In the framework of the FAO plan of action design the FAO monitoring system, in line with the PCM (log frame matrix) approach.
- Review project log frame to access how much the projects are in line with the Plan of Action.
- Define the set of procedures and agreements through which information travels within FAO to different management levels and back, in order to support decision making and reporting (clear lines of communication).
- Help to define the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors as well as lines of communication.
- Guide the process for identifying and assessing the value of key indicators for each projects/program to record and report progress against the plan of actions and strategy in terms of :
- Monitoring of Outputs (efficiency)
- Monitoring of Results (effectiveness)
- Monitoring of Reaction (utility and impact)
- Monitoring of Context
- Brief overview of current projects status in terms of:
- Intended achievements for the reporting period according to the Log Frame
- Actual achievements compared with planned results for the period
- Problems emerging during the implementation period and how they influence the project implementation
- Proposed solutions and alternatives to the problems
- Relevance of objectives and indicators: if the objectives are relevant and achievable, if the indicators are suitable to indicate achievements
- Achievement of milestones for the activities, which contribute to reaching project objectives or results
- Expenditure statement compared with planned budget
At least ten years of proven experience with:
- The logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches;
- M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory);
- Planning, design and implementation of M&E systems;
- Training in M&E development and implementation and/or facilitating learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders;
- Data and information analysis
- Report writing.
- A solid understanding of environmental management , with a focus on participatory processes, joint management, and gender issues;
- Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organisations and building local capacities for self-management;
- Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders;
- Computer skills;
- Leadership qualities, personnel and team management (including mediation and conflict resolution);
- Language skills as required.
- Knowledge of Somalia ;
- Understanding of UN FAO procedures;
- Experience in data processing and with computers.
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/07/2010 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot- see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/07/2010.
If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/07/2010 and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/07/2010 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Closing date: 01 Oct 2010
Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Senior Executive Assistant Job in Kenya
Title: Senior Executive Assistant
Category and Grade Level: GS-6
Type of Contract:Fixed Term IMIS number: 14509
Length of Contract: One year Organizational Unit: Office of UNICEF’s Representative (Front Office)
Duty Station: Nairobi Closing date of Application: 07th October 2010
If you are qualified and 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 post of Executive Assistant with UNICEF Somalia, to be located at the UNICEF Somalia Support Centre in Nairobi.
The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Purpose of the Post
Under the supervision of the Policy Specialist in the Representative’s Office, the incumbent will provide administrative, secretarial and logistical support on all office management and representational functions of the Representative’s office, including quality control and coordination of the wide variety of activities and processes performed by this Office.
Major duties and responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain and follow-up a well planned and organised work schedule for the Representative by undertaking the following;
- Making appropriate appointments, compiling required documentation, assemble briefing notes for meetings, etc.
- Ensuring all staff access to the Representative’s schedule through the common drive, notifications as appropriate, etc.
- Ensuring effective preparation of representation events
- Responsible for meeting preparation for Representative’s meetings/meetings of the Representative’s office and be responsible for ensuring logistical support as required, including to the Country Management Team (CMT) as alternate secretary. This will include:
- Preparing relevant documentation, talking points, etc.
- Circulating announcements of meetings, preparing and circulating action points, ensuring adequate preparation of documents and meeting facilities
- Effective liaison with transport section/ senior driver
- Maintain a well-organised documentation and archiving system for Representative’s office that includes organized filing system and provision of documentation/briefing, etc. as required
- Well developed and smoothly maintained relations with the Executive Assistants of Executive mansion, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Special Representative of the Secretary General, both Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary Generals’ offices through frequent interactions and sharing and acquisition of relevant information
- Effective and welcoming management of visitors to Representative’s office which includes:
- Ensuring adequate preparation for receiving all visitors according to their needs/ purpose of visit
- Providing materials as appropriate
- Ensuring adequate follow-up, including note-taking where required.
- Effectively maintain and develop the office calendar and its update, as well be responsible for training section/unit assistants
- At the minimum, completion of 'A' level Secondary School education, supplemented by University degree or relevant courses in Business Administration, Management and/or Project Administration. Knowledge of protocol issues.
- Six to seven years secretarial experience, at least two of which should be in an Executive Office.
- Excellent knowledge of English and the language of the duty station. Knowledge of Somali language and another United Nations working language is desirable.
- Demonstrated capacity for self-organization.
- Team work spirit is essential.
- Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV and copies of academic certificates. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).
Please quote the vacancy number in your application.
Human Resources Manager
Vacancy Number 2010/030
UNICEF Somalia Support Centre
P.O. Box 44145-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Or email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please note that documents submitted along with your applications will not be returned.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply
UNICEF is a non-smoking environment
