Vacant Position in Nimule- Magwi County
Merlin’s Mission
Merlin is ii British humanitarian Non Governmental Organization providing health care to populations in crises.
Merlin exists to provide an immediate and effective response to medical emergencies throughout the world. The assistance delivered by Merlin is targeted at the most vulnerable populations, who have the greatest health needs and poorest access to healthcare provision. Merlin ‘s programs are guided by the operational needs of the particular situation on the ground.
Merlin provides health care to population, regardless ofrace, religion orpoilhical affiliation to support people affected by war or natural disaster, anywhere in the world. Merlin focuses on providing quality healthcare addressing needs within the realms of infectious disease control, primary and secondary healthcare and maternal and child healthcare.
Merlin works within existing local health structures and collaborates with other agencies, where possible, to increase efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance.
The goal of the Sudan mission is to address humanitarian and health crises within southern Sudan while increasing capacity of local structures to deliver effective and quality health care services.
Job Title: Medical Superintendent
Department: Nimule Hospital
Program Area: Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State
Responsible To:
* Project Coordinator (Administrative)
* Senior Health Coordinator (Technical)
Staff Directly Supervised: Hospital Senior Technical and Administrative Staff
Relationships Internally
* Senior Health Coordinator
* Hospital Management Team and Staff
* Merlin Nimule Project Staff
Relationships Externally:
* County Health Department
* Other I/NGOs in Magwi County
* UN Organisations (UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, WHO)
Overall Objective of the Position
The Medical Superintendant will be based in Nimule hospital in Magwi County and will have overall responsibility for the management of the Nimule hospital in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and Senior Health Coordinator. S/he will ensure that Nimule hospital is managed according to MoH guidelines and Merlin’s internal procedures.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for the delivery of healthcare services at Nimule hospital
* Together with Senior Health Coordinator and Project Coordinator, responsible for the recruitment and selection of all hospital personnel;
* Supervises activities of the hospital administrator and hospital matron (hospital management team) and heads of hospital departments;
* Conducts performance appraisal of hospital management team and heads of hospital departments
* Overall responsibility for discipline of all hospital personnel;
* Responsible for quantification of needs and ordering of medicines and other medical consumables;
* Chairs regular meetings of hospital management team and hospital department heads (including heads of support services (e.g. laboratory, pharmacy etc.)
* As a member of the Hospital Board, s/he will closely work with the hospital Board to ensure that the hospital is properly functional as well as attend Board meetings
* Ensure that monthly epidemiological, EPI, DHIS and administrative reports are submitted on timely basis to Country Health Director and SMoH
* Participates in data analysis and interpretation
* Participates in hospital clinical activities including performing of surgical interventions
* Participates in the conduction of studies and surveys;
* Together with Senior Health Coordinator, organizes in-service training of technical hospital personnel and participates in the training including Continuing Medical Education (CME)
* Participates in the preparation of new project proposals that are aimed at improving the delivery of healthcare services at the Nimule hospital;
General Requirements
* To carry out any other duties/responsibilities assigned to him/her by the immediate supervisor.
* To be flexible as required.
* To be accountable, give feedback and appropriate information on all ongoing tasks as required by his/her supervisors.
Qualifications
* Qualified MD with surgical skills and at least 5 years clinical and hospital management experience.
* Experience working in southern Sudan desirable.
* Fluency in spoken & written English language. Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.
* Diplomatic with excellent management and communications skills
* Previous experience in staff supervision and training/coaching
* Ability to analyze and interpret health data and to write clear and concise reports
* Good computer skills - Word, Excel, and Power Point Presentation
NB: As preference will be given to Sudanese Nationals, they are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing date for receipt of applications will be 11th January 2011.
Applications should he sent to hr. manager@merlin-southsudan.org or hand delivered to Merlin Juba and/or Nimule Offices.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
Due to the urgency of these positions; applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and short-listed candidates interviewed as soon as the advertisement period is over.
The Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy or colour.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Merlin Medical Superintendent Job Vacancy in Southern Sudan
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Vacancy For Facility Manager - Sudan
Our client, BMMI, is headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain and has international operations spanning three continents. BMMI is a diversified retail and distribution and contract services and supply group, supported by a world class integrated logistics capability. BMMI specialises in the distribution, wholesale and retailing of food and beverages, and represents a leading portfolio of global household name brands. The Group is a growing international player in the provision of contract-based supply services for governments, NGOs, commercial and military organizations. As part of its contract-based supply services, the Company has a vacancy for an experienced, multi-lingual Facility Manager. The position will be located in Khartoum.
BASIC PURPOSE:
Management of multiple Facility Management contract of various complexities ranging from cleaning and janitorial to electrical maintenance. Member of the senior management team, the FM manager is expected to be a leading figure for all the staff
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Electrical equipment - Apply electrical & electronic theories and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories. Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
• Construction - Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
• Other facility services - Supervise, monitor, control and other services pertaining to the daily operations of the project
• Inspection / audit - Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations. Review existing engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
• Work plan - Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to fulfil the tasks to be fulfilled as part of the contract. Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations. Record information as part of the contract in line with company policy
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, Health and safety
• Business Development - Take the necessary initiative to develop new range of services to capture additional contract or increase revenue within the contract
• Support the country manager in writing proposals when it comes to technical aspects
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will be expected to have:
Skills
• Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective Management and control of the project.
• Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
EXPERIENCE
• At least 4 year(s) working experience in a related field is required for this position.
• Candidate should have knowledge of programmable logic controller.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Computer literate
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
• Good tax-free salary
• Medical Cover provided by the local Medical Scheme for employee only
• Leave Rotation 20 weeks on and 4 weeks off
• Economy Return ticket to hometown for each Rotation
• Taxes and Social Security contributions of the staff will take care of by the organisation in Sudan
• Annual Club Membership Allowance
• Meals and Accommodation
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their applications on e-mail to: recruit@idp-ea.com, together with the latest copy of CV, telephone number and details of their current remuneration on or before Wednesday 17th December 2010.
To View this and other opportunities or upload your CV, visit our website on http://www.idp-ea.com/featured-jobs/
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Internal Auditor Job in Nairobi - Goal North and South Sudan
Location: Nairobi, Kenya with significant travel to Sudan
Contract duration: 1 year
Reports to: Head of Internal Audit
General Overview/Description of the Role
Stakeholders including; trustees, employees, donors and the public expect those charged with governance of the charity to manage the significant risks the charity is facing and to put adequate controls in place to deal with these. These risks encompass risks related to charitable operations, as well as risks related to compliance with laws and regulations and financial reporting.
Good governance, by its nature, demands effective systems of internal control and a charity's system of internal controls therefore has a key role in the management of risks that are significant to the fulfilment of its charitable objectives. A sound system of internal control contributes to safeguarding all stakeholders and the charities assets.
A charity's objectives, its internal organization and the environment in which it operates are continually evolving and as a result, the risks it faces are continually changing. A sound system of internal control therefore depends on a thorough and regular evaluation of the nature and extent of the risks to which the company is exposed.
Since quality programs from which beneficiaries will benefit are, in part, the reward for successful risk-taking by charities; the purpose of internal control is to help manage and control risk appropriately, rather than to eliminate it.
The purpose of internal audit within GOAL is to work with senior management to continually review and develop sufficient systems of internal control in order to manage the respective risks that the charity faces thereby protecting all stakeholders.
GOAL has been working in Sudan for over 30 years with bases in North and South Sudan focussing on primary health care programmes. Funding for these programmes is derived from a variety of donors including OFDA, ECHO, DfID, Irish Aid and GOAL public funds.
Responsibilities
* Review Internal Audit Plan for 2010 in North and South Sudan with CFO and Head of Internal audit, and decide on prioritisation of field sites based on risk assessment. The Plan will be reviewed and amended if necessary at half-year.
* To establish a risk-register in each location that is regularly updated.
* Management of in-country national Internal Auditor and their plans.
* Work with CFO and head of internal audit to develop a comprehensive standard audit programme for use in auditing field offices in North and South Sudan.
* Review GOAL's field reporting procedures and identify areas for improvement.
* Familiarisation with current structures, systems and procedures of the Finance Department in GOAL Dublin and its interaction with the finance function of field offices.
* Provide advice on improvements to GOAL finance systems and procedures where appropriate.
* Familiarisation with GOAL's relationship with major donors, including main donor guidelines and principles, (in co-ordination with GOAL's donor liaison officer).
Execution of Audit Plan:
* Undertake internal audits in field offices as described in the plan.
* Provide recommendations to Country Director (CD), Field FC, Head of internal audit where necessary, on improvements to be made in systems and controls.
* Discuss findings of audit with CD and Field FC in advance of finalising Audit Report and incorporate their comments.
* Report to Head of internal Audit on findings in formal Audit Report. Follow up on recommendations made in the Report with CD and Field FC to ensure they have been implemented.
* Conduct any ad-hoc audit or financial investigation assignments at the request of the Audit Committee or Head of internal audit.
* A principal focus of the work will be to assess how efficient budget management and monitoring is within North and South Sudan.
* Another important focus will be to review systems of control around the use of cash in each field office.
Donor Compliance
* Knowledge and understanding of the key areas of donor compliance. As a further remit to each field visit ensure appropriate systems are in place in all relevant areas; reporting, documentation, filing protocols, resources allocated to ensuring donor compliance, training of staff.
Subsidiary ongoing responsibilities:
(It is intended that these responsibilities will be minimal but if urgent need arises they may be prioritised)
* Assume the role of acting Field FC (i.e. provide cover) in situations where:
1. there may be a time period between contract end and contract start of successive Field FCs, or
2. a Field FC may require a prolonged leave of absence.
* Provide inputs / recommendations in ongoing review of GOAL's financial procedures and control structures.
* Assist in training of national staff in GOAL financial policies and procedures as required.
* Assume the role of emergency financial co-ordinator in a field where an emergency may occur.
* Undertake project management tasks if required in emergency circumstances.
This job description serves to give an overview of the role and is subject to change and more detail.
Note that this post may be filled before the advertised closing date.
How to apply
Send CV and cover letter to applications@goal.ie
Monday, November 29, 2010
Overall Programme Coordinator (Ref. 120/10-11)
Location: Sudan (the) - Juba
Reporting to the Country Director, the person selected will coordinate, monitor and control the quality of all programmes implemented in the mission, including emergency responses according to the policies and strategies of IO.
Key Responsibilities
-Define in collaboration with the rest of the coordination team and the Country Director, and within the framework of the country strategy, operational plan
-Oversee the production of proposals and reports, in coordination with the technical coordinators, with inputs from the Logs and the RAF
-As a key member of the Country Coordination Team, contribute to overall development of longer-term strategy
-Ensures that strategic decisions regarding programs are implemented
-Analyse the information provided by the technical coordinators in order to take appropriate operational decisions
-Ensure that all the programs have an appropriate MEL system defined and that it is implemented
-Ensure the Field Managers implement the recommendations provided by the technical coordinators on program standards and quality, as well as the guidance of the Country Director
-Work with the logistics and HR departments to ensure that adequate means are available to support the field managers to implement good quality programs
-Facilitate regular field trips for supervision and discussion of each programme, define constraints, priorities, plans of action, etc.
-Through coordination with the technical coordinators and the field managers, ensure the timely drafting and submission of proposals and reports
-Review proposal and reports prior to submission to the Country Director for validation
-Ensure good coordination between the program teams and the logistics and administrative teams
-Facilitate the design of the operations plan for an emergency response, in conjunction with the humanitarian coordinator and the other technical coordinators
-Coordinate the operations of an emergency response in conjunction with the humanitarian coordinator
-Should circumstances require, assume management of the humanitarian coordinator, as delegated by the Country Director
-Ensure the appropriate follow-up of the emergency interventions
Experience and Skills
-At least 4 years experience in the field of humanitarian missions with at least 2 years in similar positions
-Experience in volatile contexts managing security
-Management and leadership skills
-Ability to act as a part of a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary team
-Ability to represent the Organisation and negotiate in its name
-Adaptability to changing contexts
-Good knowledge of English language, both written and spoken
Working Conditions
Contract of employment: Contract for 12 months
Salary: According to the Intermón Oxfam country salary scale
Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution
Holidays: 29 working days per year
Working place: Juba, South Sudan
Starting date: asap
How to apply
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit us at www.intermonoxfam.org/empleo or send your CV also by email to humanitarianstaff@intermonoxfam.org indicating the position and reference.
The closing date for applications is 26.12.2010.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Reference Code: RW_8BKHDE-24
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Merlin Nurse in Charge - Paedriatric Ward and Nutrition Unit Job in Southern Sudan
Position: Nurse in Charge-Paedriatric Ward and Nutrition Unit
Line Manager: Hospital Matron
Location: Boma Hospital, Pibor County-South Sudan
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 year (possible extension)
Salary: As per Merlin South Sudan salary scale but dependent on relevant experience. Plus a benefits package including accommodation, food, 3 return flights per annum.
Context
Merlin has been working in Southern Sudan since 1998 and has had a continuous presence in the country since 2004. The goal of Merlin projects in South Sudan is to address the humanitarian health needs through supporting essential primary and referral level health care interventions, increasing capacity of local health structures to deliver effective and quality health care services.
Responsibilities
Overall responsibilities
The Nurse in Charge of Ward will be fully based in Boma Hospital, Pibor County and will have overall responsibility for patient care in the Paediatric and Medical Wards as well as taking part in the supplementary feeding activities. They will also be responsible for training and capacity building of the staff working in the ward.
The Nurse in Charge of Ward is supervised by the Hospital Matron and works closely with Clinical Officers and Medical Officers in the delivery of curative services to patients visiting outpatient department and those admitted to hospital.
Responsibilities of Nurse in Charge of Ward
* Supervise and monitors nursing care of patients in the Paediatric ward and Nutrition Unit.
* Supervise Community Health Workers (CHW) in the management of patients under their care.
* Provide on job training, mentoring and capacity building of all staff in the ward
* Supervise activities of nurses working in her/his ward
* Together with CHW responsible for submitting requests for medicines and medical supplies to hospital pharmacy
* Participate in the supplementary feeding program for both inpatients and out patients
* Together with Nutrition assistant ensure care of children admitted on TFC and OTP.
* In collaboration with PHC nurse/nutrition assistant monitor screening of all under 5s attending the hospital
* Together with medical assistant responsible for ensuring appropriate patient feeding
* Ensure that patients receive medicines prescribed by doctors and Clinical Officers
* In collaboration with the team participate in Outreach activities
* Conduct regular meetings of ward technical and non technical personnel
* Organize and participates in in-service training of staff in her/his ward
* Conduct regular appraisals of staff under their management
* Assist in theatre and out patients department when the need arises.
* To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by his immediate supervisor
* Produce weekly and monthly reports in a timely and thorough manner
* Participate in the shift system of emergency call outs and radio monitoring
* Oversee shift handover reports of good quality
* To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor
In general:
* To be flexible as required.
* To be accountable, give feedback and appropriate information regarding the requested or ongoing tasks to the person or department, for the duties and performances he/she is carrying out for them.
Qualifications/requirements
* Registered nurse with at least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital preferably in paediatric ward and or Nutrition Unit.
* Experience in ward management and staff supervision
* Training/Certificate in IMCI
* Good communication and organizational skills
* Capable for taking responsibility for nursing care
* Training and capacity building experience
* Fluent written and spoken English language
* Working experience in insecure setting will be an added advantage
* Computer literacy
Applications should be e-mailed to hr.officer@merlin-southsudan.org or hand delivered at Merlin SS Country office located at Block 3K South Plot No.461, Tomping, Juba - Southern Sudan. Closing date for receipt of application will be 9th December 2010.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position Merlin will short list continually and may interview and offer the position prior to the closing date.
Merlin South Sudan is an equal opportunities employer, and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy and color.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
MSF Switzerland Clinical Officers Jobs in South Sudan
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan:
Location: Agok in South Sudan
Start date: End of November 2010
Type of contract: Fixed 3 Months (May be renewable)
Main Tasks:
Carry out medical and surgical activities
Ensure the quality of medical activities and hygiene are maintained
Ensuring efficient use of resources and medical equipment utilization.
Requirements:
Clinical officers with diploma/degree recognised by the government.
2 year experience working in a busy hospital setup as a clinical officers
MSF experience an advantage
Personal qualities:
Organized, methodical and accurate
Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
Good team player and able to work with staff with language barrier.
Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and remote environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the
envelope “Clinical Officers” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Sudan Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Deadline: Monday, 22nd November 2010.
Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.
MSF Switzerland Nurses Jobs in South Sudan
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan:
Location: Agok in South Sudan
Start date: End of November 2010
Type of contract: Fixed 3 Months contracts (May be renewable)
Main Tasks:
Help to organise and carry out patient care and treatment, according to doctors’ or medical assistant’s prescriptions and MSF guidelines
Participate in surveillance of the patient regarding alimentation, hydration, elimination and general health status.
Be proactive in identification of emergency situations. Communicate regularly with Shift Nurses and Nurse Supervisors.
Assist in any emergency as needed
Requirements:
Nurses with diploma/degree recognised by the government and registered with the Nursing Council
2 year experience working in a busy hospital setup as a nurse
MSF experience an advantage
Personal qualities:
Organized, methodical and accurate
Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
Good team player and able to work with staff with language barrier.
Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
Ability to live and work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and remote environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the
envelope “Nurses” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Sudan Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi.
Deadline: Monday, 22nd November 2010.
Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Chief Financial Officer
Living Fund is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer based in Yei with travel to programme operations inside South Sudan.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization. The CFO supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The CFO reports directly to the country director and directly assists the Programme Coordinator on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
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Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
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Work with the Country Director on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on city, state, and national levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
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Participate in developing new funding proposals, specifically: assist the Country Director and Programme Coordinator in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery.
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Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.
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Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits.
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Provide the Programme Coordinator with an operating budget. Work with the Programme Coordinator to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes: 1) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all Donor, local Government and contractual guidelines, 2) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and 3) monitoring compliance.
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Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.
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Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.
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Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization. and oversee donor reporting. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with IFRS and and other required supplementary schedules and information.
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Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee.
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Monitor banking activities of the organization.
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Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
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Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting of the organization's Savings and Retirement Plan.
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Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
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Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliation's as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee.
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Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of Salary Adjustments for the staff.
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Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
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Oversee insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
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Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with Donor Regulations regulations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge of::
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Not-for-profit accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IFRS, program regulations and compliance requirements, and appropriate specific donor regulations.
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Current trends, developments, and theories in job readiness training and adult education.
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Current trends and developments in welfare reform and the development of Welfare-to-Work programs.
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Issues, concerns, and barriers of employees newly entering the workforce.
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Laws, regulations, and rules governing work requirements for TANF participants.
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Resources of public and private social service and related agencies.
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Organizational development, human resources, and program operations.
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General office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and MIP software (or other similar not-for-profit general ledger software) and use of databases.
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· Ability to:
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Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.
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Create and assess financial statements and budget documents.
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Supervise staff, including regular progress reviews and plans for improvement.
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Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
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Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
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Excellent score on Independently certified Intelligence Assessment for Selection and Training.
Experience:
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Three to Five years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.
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One years of direct service delivery experience working with not for profit organisation.
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Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.
Remuneration:
Attractive remuneration based on experience and academic qualification.
Medical & Group life insurance.
Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week in field location.
To apply send application letter and detailed CV to hr@livingfund.org
Application deadline is 30th November 2010.
Only Short Listed candidates will be contacted
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Matrix Development Consultants Offfice Administrator Job in Juba Southern Sudan
Matrix Development Consultants is an international consulting company incorporated and registered in Kenya with offices in Nairobi. For over 27 years, Matrix has partnered with development agencies to implement projects throughout Eastern and Southern Africa.
Matrix, together with our partners, is currently implementing a project in Juba, Southen Sudan for the Public Servants Pension Scheme Development and Technical Support for Southern Sudan Pension Fund
We are looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill the position of Office Administrator
Employer: Matrix Development Consultants
Job Title: Office Administrator
Reports to: Team Leader; Public Servants Pension Scheme Development and Technical Support for Southern Sudan Pension Fund
Contract Period: One year, renewable
Place of Work: Juba, Southern Sudan
Purpose of the Job
* To provide office administration services to the team implementing the Public Servants Pension Scheme Development and Technical Support for Southern Sudan Pension Fund
Person Profile
* A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or business administration from a recognized University
* Over 3 years experience in office administration preferably for donor funded projects
* Proficient in computer applications (Competent in the use of standard word processing (Microsoft) and spreadsheet computer software)
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills.
* Ability to work as team member, to take initiative and to represent the organisation.
Principal Responsibilities
Working under the supervision of the Team Leader specific tasks will include:
* Project Administration;
* Manage all the office facilities effectively and ensure functionality of all office equipment;
* Managing reports and incoming and outgoing correspondence for the team;
* Setting up and maintaining an efficient information storage and retrieval system;
* Management of the office petty cash and procurement of office supplies;
* Organising and assisting in the management of workshops and meetings;
* Supervising the driver/messenger and cleaner;
* Undertaking other office administrative tasks as required; and
* Any other duties as may be assigned by the Team Leader
Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs (email only) to consultants@matrix.or.ke with the position of interest in the subject line.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
CARE Somalia/South Sudan Senior Human Resources Officer Job Vacancy
Job Ref: SOM/EX0107
CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan.
CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Human Resources Officer based in Nairobi and with a requirement for 50% travel to field offices in Somalia.
The incumbent will be required to coordinate, implement and monitor the Human Resources Management functions of CARE Somalia/South Sudan in the Somalia and Nairobi offices.
Job Summary
The Senior Human resources Officer (SHRO) will be responsible for staff recruitment, orientation and separation for the Nairobi and Somalia offices.
S/he will be required to ensure that recruitment of personnel is timely and will be expected to initiate and lead the staff recruitment processes in accordance with the signed donor agreements, CARE SSS policies and procedures and the local Labor Laws requirements, liaise with external sources of recruitment to identify qualified candidates, formulate, update and ensure effective implementation of new staff orientation and training programs as well as collaborate with departmental heads in initiating, recommending and facilitating transfers, promotions and dismissals of concerned staffs.
The SHRO will take lead in performance management and staff development and will be required to collaborate with Assistant Country Directors and field HR Officers in developing, implementing and enhancing Country Office staff development/training programs, coordinate the performance management and appraisal , coordinate Talent Management initiatives and ensure implementation as well as coordinate CARE initiatives and the development opportunities.
The incumbent of this position will be required to disseminate HR policies and is expected to ensure the consistent understanding and application of the policies within the CO to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and CARE policies and flag and address non compliance.
S/he will be required to continually revise the HR manuals and policy documents to ensure compliance with CARE’s strategy and the present challenges, ensure compliance of the department’s activities with the organization’s strategy as well as provide advisory services to management on HR related matters.
The Senior Human Resources Officer will also be required to take on need based special projects such as salary surveys and job evaluations as and when required. She/he will provide any required support to the program team in the application of the Somalia program Gender, Equity and Diversity strategy.
Key Competencies
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
* Planning and organizing abilities;
* Strong leadership and teamwork abilities;
* Good analytical skills;
* Stress tolerance, adaptable with ability to pro-actively solve problems;
* Ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities;
* Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;
Required skills and qualifications
* Bachelors degree Human Resources Management or Administration, or Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management and/or Business Administration;
* 2-4 years relevant experience in a similar position in an NGO setting;
* Wide knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of development sector;
* Understanding of the statutory laws;
* Fluent in written and spoken English;
* Computer skills
This position is based in Nairobi, with 50% travel to the field offices in Somalia.
Closing date for this position will be 4th November 2010.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 16th November 2010.
Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees clearly marked “Senior Human Resources Officer- REF:SOM/EX0107” should be sent to:
The Senior Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr@csss.care.org
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Management Sciences for Health (MSH jobs in Kenya and Southern Sudan
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.
MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability.
Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its project teams in Kenya and South Sudan.
Chief of Party SHTP - (South Sudan)
The goal for the Sudan Health Transformation Project (SHTP) in Juba, Southern Sudan is to build on the decentralization of primary health care service to improve the health status of the Southern Sudanese. The project focuses on the following results: expanded access/availability of high impact services and practices, increased Southern Sudanese capability to deliver and manage services and increased knowledge of and demand for services and health practices.
The Chief of Party provides technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensures timely implementation and reporting of activities, both those directly implemented by MSH and those undertaken by the 10 partner organizations. The Chief of Party liaises with other organizations to ensure coordination of this project with activities undertaken by other partners and contractors.
The Chief of Party supervises all activities under the contract and has overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team. S/he provides strategic leadership and bears primary administrative responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the performance objectives specified in this contract. S/he is the official representative of the contractor and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working with public health programs in developing and transitioning countries. An advanced graduate degree in Public Health or other relevant fields, proven leadership in the administration of large international donor programs and skills in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners.
Strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting required. Familiarity with and understanding of USAID administrative procedures is required. International allowances are available for this position.
For further detail and to apply for either of these positions based in South Sudan, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobsmsh.icims.com no later than November 12, 2010.
The application will comprise of a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post, CV and application.
Applications may also be sent to the SHTP II Southern Sudan Project offices address: Hai Jalaba Area along Airport Road; Next to Saint Luke’s International Medical Center; Juba, Southern Sudan.
Human Resource Manager – Kenya
(1 Year Contract Position)
The Human Resources Manager implements practices and activities of the Human Resources Management (HRM) Office in Kenya providing a full spectrum of HR services and programs linked to short and long-term organizational needs and objectives. He or she develops and implements staffing initiatives for the success of the MSH Kenya project office.
Applicants will possess a Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years HRM working experience on an international program in Kenya or East Africa. Demonstrated experience working with USG funded programs is strongly preferred.
Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the Kenyan Labor laws, Company Act,
NGO Act and other relevant laws. Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and have experience in conflict resolution.
Applicants will demonstrate the ability to competently assess priorities; manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment, and meet competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants is required.
For further detail and to apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities section
of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by November 12, 2010.
We regret that for all positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.
MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability.
Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its project teams in Kenya and South Sudan.
Country Leader – TB Care I (South Sudan)
The Tuberculosis CARE I (TB CARE I) is USAID’s chief five year mechanism contributing to the global targets of TB control. TB CARE I received funds from USAID / S. Sudan to provide technical assistance (TA) to the National Tuberculosis Control program (NTP) of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and partners to support the implementation of TB control activities in South Sudan.
The Country Leader acts as the responsible manager of the TB CARE I office. S/he provides technical leadership and strategic guidance related to TB strategies,approaches and implementation to the project; coordinates and facilitates TB CARE I partners and external experts providing technical assistance; establishes and maintains partnership relationship with relevant institutes working in TB.
She/ He develops and maintains appropriate networks at the national level, within the context of existing agreements with authorities, TB CARE I partners, other stakeholders and USAID.
Medical or Doctoral degree is a plus; postgraduate level academic qualifications with training in public health will be an added advantage. Proven knowledge and international experience with public health and health services of at least 10 years is desired.
Proven knowledge and international experience in programmatic and management TB control in African countries of at least 5 years’ experience and demonstrated success in achieving results leading a National TB Control Program or TB projects.
Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills and proven ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team, and to incorporate views of other disciplines into his or her work. Demonstrate capacity to work in a variety of cultural settings, complex environment and fragile states and demonstrated leadership and decision making skills operating in a management culture built on consensus and results are desired.
Excellent oral and writing skills in English and in local S. Sudan languages are desirable. Experience with the management of USAID/PEPFAR projects is preferred. Experience working with Global Fund projects is desirable but not essential. Willingness and abilities to travel within S. Sudan up to 30% of his/her time and internationally as required. International allowances are available for this position.
For further detail and to apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities section
of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by November 12, 2010.
We regret that for all positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org
Friday, October 22, 2010
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Jobs in Kenya and South Sudan
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.
MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability.
Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
MSH would like to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join its project teams in Kenya and South Sudan.
Provincial Human Resources Coordinator and Leadership Advisor - Kenya
The Provincial Human Resources Coordinator and Leadership Advisor will join the team on a project whose goal is to increase the ability of the public health sector to rapidly mobilize additional qualified health workers and also to strengthen long-term human resources for health planning and management.
He / She will represent MSH on the project’s senior leadership team in Kenya and coordinate with the Senior Human Resources Management Systems Advisor to provide assistance to the health sector leaders and managers at national and provincial tiers to review HR legislative policies, operational practices and procedures, build capacity and improve HRM systems in order to improve the quality and availability of health services in all parts of Kenya.
He / She will ensure the delivery of technical activities in developing human resources management capacity and human resources systems in the health sector.
This includes assisting, along with the Senior Human Resources Management Systems Advisor, the country level counterparts and stakeholders in the public and private sector in; reviewing, designing, and strengthening systems such as HRH assessments, human resources information systems, workforce planning and projection systems, recruiting and deployment systems, and performance management systems at the national and provincial level.
The ideal candidate will have attained qualifications at advanced graduate level in; social sciences, public administration, management, or public health.
Candidates will also demonstrate experience in HR policy and strategic planning development and implementation especially in health settings in Kenya. Candidates with previous experience implementing and managing HRM systems and practices will have an added advantage.
Applicants will also have strong analytical, planning, management and communication skills and be able to work in a team set up.
For further detail and to apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobsmsh.icims.com by November 12, 2010.
Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist
2 Positions
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These positions are seconded to a health systems strengthening program that focuses on; strengthening commodity management in MoMS, MoPHS and in their peripheral health facilities, strengthening pharmaceutical policy and services and strengthening laboratory systems. The positions will be based in Kisumu and Garissa, Kenya.
The Regional Pharmacy and Commodity Management Specialist (RPCMS) is responsible for coordinating, organizing and facilitating the supply chain management and appropriate medicines use activities for pharmaceutical and other medical commodities in their respective region with the aim of supporting access to and rational use of commodities at health facilities in the region.
The health commodities will support HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, reproductive health and
essential medicines programs. The RPCMS will leverage on Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems (SPS’s) resources and technical teams to strategize and implement workable solutions to strengthen pharmaceutical systems using proven approaches and tools.
Applicants will possess a minimum of a first degree in Pharmacy, Medicine or a related field with at least 8 years relevant experience or must have attained post graduate qualification in a health related field with a minimum of 3 years professional experience. Candidates with an MPH will have a distinct advantage.
In addition, applicants will possess significant experience working with the Kenya public health services, on programs related to pharmaceutical management, logistics and systems strengthening.
Applicants will need to demonstrate their experience in providing technical assistance to public health programs or projects and familiarity with broad based, multi sectoral framework and approaches to pharmaceutical and commodity management at the country, regional or global level.
Candidates will be willing to be based and travel extensively within the region.
Program Associate, Communications
The Program Associate, Communications works with technical staff in Nairobi and the regions and offers communications technical assistance to the project.
He or she offers assistance in writing, editing, and in dissemination of technical documents, M&E reports and success stories. The Program Associate, Communications works closely with staff in all areas of the program understand, synthesize and communicate programmatic activities and achievements of the project.
Applicants will possess an advanced degree in journalism, communications or other related disciplines or a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent relevant experience.
Additional qualifications in health related areas such as masters in public health will be an advantage. Candidates will demonstrate extensive experience in practicing journalism and or public relations, preferably in a health related sector.
This position requires candidates who are articulate, passionate, have strong writing and editing skills. The ideal candidate will be able to coordinate and work with team of professionals to realize the project’s communication strategy.
For further detail and to apply for either of the two positions; please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com or
send your application via mail to jobskenya@msh-kenya.org or hand deliver it to
MSH offices at the ACK Garden House, off Bishops, Wing A 6th floor by November 12, 2010.
Applicants submitting hard copies are requested label the plain envelop with REF NO. 1. for the RPCMS position and REF NO. 2. for the Program Associate, Communications position. Candidates interested in RPCMS position are required to indicate their region of preference. Candidates who had previously applied for the RPCMS position need not reapply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Country Leader – TB Care I (South Sudan)
The Tuberculosis CARE I (TB CARE I) is USAID’s chief five year mechanism contributing to the global targets of TB control. TB CARE I received funds from USAID / S. Sudan to provide technical assistance (TA) to the National Tuberculosis Control program (NTP) of the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and partners to support the implementation of TB control activities in South Sudan.
The Country Leader acts as the responsible manager of the TB CARE I office. S/he provides technical leadership and strategic guidance related to TB strategies,approaches and implementation to the project; coordinates and facilitates TB CARE I partners and external experts providing technical assistance; establishes and maintains partnership relationship with relevant institutes working in TB.
She/ He develops and maintains appropriate networks at the national level, within the context of existing agreements with authorities, TB CARE I partners, other stakeholders and USAID.
Medical or Doctoral degree is a plus; postgraduate level academic qualifications with training in public health will be an added advantage. Proven knowledge and international experience with public health and health services of at least 10 years is desired.
Proven knowledge and international experience in programmatic and management TB control in African countries of at least 5 years’ experience and demonstrated success in achieving results leading a National TB Control Program or TB projects.
Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills and proven ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team, and to incorporate views of other disciplines into his or her work. Demonstrate capacity to work in a variety of cultural settings, complex environment and fragile states and demonstrated leadership and decision making skills operating in a management culture built on consensus and results are desired.
Excellent oral and writing skills in English and in local S. Sudan languages are desirable. Experience with the management of USAID/PEPFAR projects is preferred. Experience working with Global Fund projects is desirable but not essential. Willingness and abilities to travel within S. Sudan up to 30% of his/her time and internationally as required. International allowances are available for this position.
Chief of Party SHTP - (South Sudan)
The goal for the Sudan Health Transformation Project (SHTP) in Juba, Southern Sudan is to build on the decentralization of primary health care service to improve the health status of the Southern Sudanese. The project focuses on the following results: expanded access/availability of high impact services and practices, increased Southern Sudanese capability to deliver and manage services and increased knowledge of and demand for services and health practices.
The Chief of Party provides technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project, and ensures timely implementation and reporting of activities, both those directly implemented by MSH and those undertaken by the 10 partner organizations. The Chief of Party liaises with other organizations to ensure coordination of this project with activities undertaken by other partners and contractors.
The Chief of Party supervises all activities under the contract and has overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team. S/he provides strategic leadership and bears primary administrative responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the performance objectives specified in this contract. S/he is the official representative of the contractor and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working with public health programs in developing and transitioning countries. An advanced graduate degree in Public Health or other relevant fields, proven leadership in the administration of large international donor programs and skills in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners.
Strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting required. Familiarity with and understanding of USAID administrative procedures is required. International allowances are available for this position.
For further detail and to apply for either of these positions based in South Sudan, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobsmsh.icims.com no later than November 12, 2010.
The application will comprise of a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post, CV and application.
Applications may also be sent to the SHTP II Southern Sudan Project offices address: Hai Jalaba Area along Airport Road; Next to Saint Luke’s International Medical Center; Juba, Southern Sudan.
Human Resource Manager – Kenya
(1 Year Contract Position)
The Human Resources Manager implements practices and activities of the Human Resources Management (HRM) Office in Kenya providing a full spectrum of HR services and programs linked to short and long-term organizational needs and objectives. He or she develops and implements staffing initiatives for the success of the MSH Kenya project office.
Applicants will possess a Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years HRM working experience on an international program in Kenya or East Africa. Demonstrated experience working with USG funded programs is strongly preferred.
Candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the Kenyan Labor laws, Company Act,
NGO Act and other relevant laws. Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and to handle confidential matters discreetly and have experience in conflict resolution.
Applicants will demonstrate the ability to competently assess priorities; manage a variety of complex activities simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment, and meet competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients, and consultants is required.
For further detail and to apply, please visit the Employment Opportunities section
of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com by November 12, 2010.
We regret that for all positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sudan: Resident Program Manager, Nairobi
Closing Date: Monday, 13 December 2010
Sudan: Resident Program Manager (217087-851)
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
Closing date: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Sudan (the) - Nairobi, SD
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Program Manager (PM) for the “Three Areas” (Southern Kordofan, Blue Nile, and Abyei), based in Khartoum, Sudan but with significant time spent in the Three Areas. The PM will work closely with other program staff to support the work of NDI's programs in Sudan; deepen the impact of its current programs and contribute to all future activities.
The Three Areas are complex and politically sensitive; as a consequence NDI has developed a distinct program. The purpose of the program is to strengthen democracy and reduce conflict by increasing the capacity of civil society for civic engagement and raising awareness of the political processes specific to these areas amongst the citizens of Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan and Abyei. The position is available immediately.
Background
The Three Areas consists of the Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan and Abyei Area. They are distinguished by their history at the front lines in the war between the Southern Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) and the Government of Sudan (GoS), their geographic location on the fault line between North and South and the distinct political settlements provided for them by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Addressing the needs and grievances of the citizens of the Three Areas is widely considered to be central to the peace and stability of Sudan and critical to any successful democratic transformation.
NDI's presence in the Three Areas
NDI currently provides technical assistance and funding to three civic and voter education coalitions, in Southern Kordofan, Abyei and the Blue Nile. To do this the Institute employs six program staff and maintains three offices which cover 5 programming locations; Agok (Abyei) Kadugli, Kauda (Southern Kordofan) Damazine and Kurmuk (Blue Nile).
Program Activities
Over the last year politics in the Three Areas has been dominated by the National Elections. Starting from May 2010 Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile have been engaged in the Popular Consultation process while citizens of Abyei await the implementation of the Abyei referendum
The Institute supports partners to conduct civic engagement activities related to these processes.
- Support NDI's civic engagement activities into the Three Areas by building and maintaining relationships with key partners;
- Provide guidance, technical assistance and ongoing support to civil society groups to conduct civic engagement activities;;
- Provide training on coalition building, campaign planning, community mapping, finance and budgeting, principles and practice of neutrality as well as substantive information on election processes to the NDI partners in the Three Areas;
- Provide guidance and support to the NDI staff working in the Three Areas;
- Monitor current events and political developments in the Three Areas (and Sudan in general), and maintain political timetable to feed into curriculum framework;
- Contribute to the development of voter education curricula, particularly relating to issues relevant to the Three Areas;
- Ensure that programmatic goals are achieved, and operational and reporting requirements are adhered to;
- Draft and submit field reports that monitor and measure program results and political developments;
- Build and maintain relationships with USAID, government officials, civil society actors, and other stakeholder groups;
- Contribute to NDI board memos, briefing memos, bi-weekly reports to the DC office, reports to donors, and other reporting requirements as needed;
- Keep financial records of all expenditures in strict accordance with NDI accounting procedures, and reconcile with NDI-Sudan administration.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in International Relations or related subject; graduate degree preferred;
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience in international development, community organizing, political campaigns, organizational development, legislative affairs, or equivalent experience at NDI;
- Familiarity with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) regulations, reporting requirements and methodology; experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with USAID and other international organizations;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, policy makers, US and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations and donors;
- Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written communications skills to effectively present information and respond to questions, PC-based computer literacy is required;
- Exceptional writing skills to effectively edit proposals and write reports and publications;
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively - juggling work load and deadlines of donors;
- Ability to live, travel, and work in an extremely challenging political environment, with Middle East or Africa experience and/or experience working in conflict or immediate post-conflict environments preferred;
- Experience managing national staff for an international development organization highly preferred;
- Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting and resolving complex program and political issues as they arise;
- High degree of organization and initiative;
- Experience in financial management and reporting;
- Experience living and working in Eastern Africa or the Middle East preferred;
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic preferable but not required.
NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is an unaccompanied post.
How to apply
All applicants must apply by going to this site:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=217087&company_id=15851&jobboardid=479
Reference Code: RW_8A8BE6-72
Monday, September 20, 2010
VACANCIES AT CHAS
- Administration and logistical specialist:
- A recognized degree in Management, Business, or a related discipline;
- A minimum 5 years of overall project management experience in developing countries, preferably in the health sector;
- At least 3 years of experience in a position with responsibility for preparing procurement plans and organizing procurement systems (ideally using World Bank procedures) for works, goods, and services; and
- proven ability to organize supply and distribution systems and find innovative solutions to complex problems under difficult conditions.
- Accountant/Financial management specialist:
- A recognized degree in accounting, economics or a related discipline, and preferably professional accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.);
- A minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a developing country, ideally in a project related setting;
- Experience with World Bank financial management procedures (accounting and reporting formats, withdrawal applications, external audits, etc.) is desirable; and
- Proven ability to ensure the continuous availability of funds, to control the disbursement of these funds, and to properly establish recognized procedures to account for their use.
SENIOR COUNTERPART GOVERNANCE ADVISOR, Abyei Area
- Work collaboratively with the Governance Advisor, the BRIDGE Chief of Party, other Mercy Corps staff, partner organizations and government agencies.
- Assess the capacity building needs in the governments, working closely with government officials to identify technical assistance and training needs.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a range of working contacts in governmental institutions at local level, democracy and governance agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support the identification of program complementarities and synergies.
- Assist in meetings and briefings with government institutions, key democracy and governance implementing agencies and NGOs, and provide records of these meetings. Follow up on decisions and recommendations made in such meetings to ensure that actions are taken.
- Assist in the design and implementation of workshops and training of government agencies responsible for finance, agriculture, rural water and sanitation, education and other relevant government institutions. This includes organizing, compiling and distributing training and workshops materials as well as supporting documents as needed. Identify training partners and supervises their work on-site.
- Support decentralization policy issues with government representatives.
- Assist and/or conduct follow up meetings with government institutions to implement mentoring systems or mechanisms to strengthen government planning and budgeting processes and systems as well as project implementation.
- Establish and maintain tracking systems of government institutions. This includes tracking records, basic information on the institutions (mandates and structures), their sector activities and performance, type and number of projects under implementation and projects carried out successfully, unsuccessfully, etc.
- Perform, arrange, and coordinate field trips and site visits to assist and/or interact with officials, monitor activity implementation and collect Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) data.
- Support the Mercy Corps and other BRIDGE partners’ efforts focused on improving good governance and institutional capacity of governments to more effectively deliver services in a participatory manner.
- Prepare correspondence (letters, invitations, memoranda, etc.) as needed.
- Arrange meetings with government institutions and officials, key democracy and governance implementing agencies and NGOs;
- Work with the Governance Advisor to prepare work plans, budgets, and program reports as needed for the timely implementation of the program.
- Assist the drafting of weekly, quarterly and annual reports to BRIDGE Management and USAID/Sudan.
- Work with preparation of work plans, budgets, and program reports as needed for the timely implementation of the program.
- In coordination with the Governance Advisor, support the design and update of BRIDGE monitoring and evaluation; define government indicators; monitor activity implementation; and evaluate progress.
- Complete any other tasks as assigned.
- University Degree required (advanced degree preferred) preferably in public administration, finance, accounting, political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years experience required in implementing and managing development projects, with at least 5 years in capacity building projects. Experience must demonstrate the ability to work within and understand intricate local, State, GoSS and GoNU government structures and to successfully implement programs under complex situations.
- Computer skills in word-processing, email and spreadsheets are required.
- Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English.
- Prior capacity building, teaching or training experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing, negotiating and training.
- Highly organized.
- Mature personality; able to control emotions under stress.
- High moral character; reputation for honesty and integrity in the community.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and effectively coordinate with internal and external actors is highly desired.
- Positive interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Motivated to build the capacity of government to deliver services to the citizens of Abyei
