The IRC will implement a project in the Turkana District titled ‘APHIAplus Northern Arid Lands Service Delivery Project’.
Applications are requested from qualified persons for the following position.
District Community Coordinator (Lodwar)
The District Community Coordinator has the primary responsibility for management of the community level activities of the project and foster and strengthen linkages between communities and the health facilities that serve them.
For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs3@kenya.theirc.org
All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: hr@kenya.theirc.org by 23rd December, 2010.
IRC is an equal opportunities employer
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
District Community Coordinator job in Lodwar Kenya
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Social worker job in Kenya
The Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following positions:
Social worker
* A Diploma or higher in social work.
* Keen interviewing and assessment skills, & able to keep patient confidentiality
* 2 years of social work experience in a medical setting and/or work with children is preferred.
* Knowledge of Social work processes with skills in counseling, case work, group work and community organization.
* Born again Christian is an added advantage
If you meet these requirements, submit your application together with a detailed CV including your current remuneration, copies of relevant certificates, names and contacts of 3 referees and a daytime telephone to reach the undersigned not later than 23rd December 2010.
Human Resource
Lighthouse for Christ Eye Centre
P.O Box 81465-80100
Mombasa
Email: lighthouse@lighteyecentre.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Friday, November 12, 2010
NRHS Head of Mobilization and Demand Creation Job in Kenya
Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is an organization based in Kisumu and promotes reproductive health and quality of life in Kenya.
We are currently rolling out a male circumcision program in various districts in Nyanza Province. We are seeking qualified and competent candidates to fill the position of Head of Mobilization and Demand Creation in the Male Circumcision Project.
Job Summary:
To provide leadership and management for creating demand and mobilising clients for voluntary medical male circumcision services (VMMC) in NRHS target districts. This person will be based in Kisumu, reporting to the Program Director but will have regular travel to other districts in and outside of Nyanza.
Responsibilities:
Overseeing development, management and implementation of an evidence based mobilisation strategy for VMMC.
Use innovative methods of formative research and social marketing to ensure mobilisation and demand creation is appropriate to the target population.
Develop district specific mobilisation strategies and provide technical support to the District Mobilisation Coordinators.
Collaborate with PEPFAR funded social-marketing organisations to ensure a comprehensive approach to mobilisation and demand creation.
Determine the necessary IEC/ BCC messages required and coordinate with other national and provincial communications working groups to ensure messages and materials developed are relevant.
Participate in the provincial MC communications working group to ensure harmonized coordination of messages with other partners.
Provide technical assistance to the District Mobilisation Coordinators with planning and facilitation of training on VMMC using the key messages developed on VMMC.
Oversee training of district mobilization coordinators.
Ensure harmonization of messages in all districts by adapting community facilitation tools and enforcing their use.
Developing and tracking monthly/ quarterly/ annual activity budgets.
Manage a team of district mobilisation coordinators and any community Mobilizers and peer educators.
Compile monthly, quarterly, annual and other communication and mobilisation reports.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Master’s degree in relevant field
5 or more years experience in implementing or overseeing community based communication programs
Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision making and interpersonal skills
Diplomatic and an effective oral and written communicator
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters with copies of their updated CV, academic and professional certificates, names, address, phone contacts and email addresses of two professional referees to humanresources@unimkenya.org quoting ‘HEAD OF MOBILIZATION’ as the subject of the email so as to reach on or before the 26th November 2010.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Senior Technical Advisor for Sustainable Agriculture - CARE Nairobi, Kenya Jobs
CARE USA is currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Technical Advisor for Sustainable Agriculture for Africa.
The Senior Program Technical Advisor is responsible for technical and programmatic support to CARE staff and program partners in Africa working in agriculture and natural resources, to enhance capacities to plan, implement and incorporate gender transformative sustainable agriculture programs.
This position is responsible integrating CARE’s sustainable agriculture focus across our climate change and market engagement programs and contribute to broader country and regional initiatives.
This position is also responsible for program and resource development, external representation at international meetings and conferences, and contributions to policy advocacy on sustainable agriculture and gender issues.
The position will likely be based in Nairobi, Kenya with an option for being based in other regions.
Requirements include 7 – 10 years of experience in international development, with experience in providing high quality sustainable agriculture technical assistance, gender training, research, and/or program implementation, fluency in English with a strong preference for fluency in French and/or Portuguese.
Applications accepted through November 25.
For more information and for application instructions, please see www.care.org/careers
Monday, November 8, 2010
Lake Basin Development Authority Managing Director Job Vacancy in Kenya
Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority established by an Act of Parliament Cap 442 of 1979 and mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view to fostering sustainable economic development and empowering the communities.
Vision: To be the leading Regional Development Authority in Africa fostering sustainable development of the Lake Basin region for the prosperity and economic empowerment of the communities.
Mission: To catalyze the economic development of the Lake Basin Region in Kenya through promotion and implementation of resource based investments and effective river-based integrated community development initiatives.
The Authority is seeking for a Managing Director who shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
* Be the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Board;
* Implement and Monitor decisions of the Board of Directors and appraise the Board on the progress;
* Be responsible for the implementation of the Performance Contract as signed between the Board of Directors and the Government;
* Provide strategic and transformative leadership, draw and execute plans for the effective implementation of the Authority’s Strategic Plan in line with Vision 2030;
* Establish and maintain collaboration with key local, regional and international partners to promote investments and development in the region;
* Manage and control the Authority’s financial and other resources in an efficient and cost effective manner, in consultation with the Board and parent Ministry;
* Review, direct and manage the Authority’s financial and operational systems, procedures and controls to ensure that they are professional, workable and sustainable;
* Oversee the Organization’s human resource and ensure that appropriate management structures and policies are developed and implemented.
Specific Qualification and Experience
* Must be a Kenyan citizen.
* Possess a minimum of Master’s degrees in: Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Production and Range Management, Environmental Planning and Management, Environment and Community Development, Natural Sciences, Business Administration, Economics or related fields. A professional qualification in the relevant fields will be an added advantage.
* Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in management in a business or development organization, five (5) of which should have been at a Senior Management Level.
* Must be able to demonstrate managerial, entrepreneurial, administrative and leadership competence.
* Demonstrate clear understanding of the role of regional development in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly the area of jurisdiction in line with Vision 2030.
* Proven ability in resource mobilization, networking and linkages with development partners/ organizations.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Must be computer literate.
* Must be fourty (40) years and above.
* Should have undergone management courses in recognized institutions.
* Membership of a recognized professional body will be an added advantage.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibilities of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the right candidate. The position is on a three (3) years renewable contract based on performance.
Interested candidates can submit his/her application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, e-mail, contact address and telephone number, and names and addresses of three professional referees to reach us on or before Monday, 29th November 2010.
Submit your application in sealed envelope marked, “Application for the post of Managing Director” to:
The Chairman
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100
Kisumu
Tel: 057-2027227
Fax: 057-2027370
Friday, November 5, 2010
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa Job
Ref PM 11/2010
The Fred Hollows Eastern Africa (FHEA) is an International non governmental organization working in partnership with the Ministries of Health and strategic partners in the Eastern African Countries.
FHEA is implementing a five year strategic plan aimed at improving eye health in Eastern Africa through Human Resource Development, Infrastructure Development, Improved Technology, Disease Control, Primary Health Care and Community Participation in eye health programs in the region.
FHEA is seeking to engage a high calibre, dynamic and results oriented professional of high integrity to join the team and grow with it as the Program Manager responsible for our programs in Kenya and Tanzania.
Reporting to the Regional Manager; Eastern Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management and support of high quality and cost effective programs which will achieve the objectives of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
Key responsibilities:
* Overseeing the development of strong in country program partnerships, co-ordination and management of programs in Kenya and Tanzania
* Supporting partners in the identification, development, monitoring and the evaluation of programs
* Developing and managing the respective country program budgets
* Representing FHEA in meetings and negotiating agreements with respective government ministries and partner institutions
* Ensuring that individual projects are planned and designed based on sound evidence and on principles of best practice, and implemented according to the approved budgets
* Identifying new areas for program growth and development.
* Working with partner organizations to identify issues that require advocacy interventions and facilitate necessary linkages and networks to support avoidable blindness prevention programs
Key requirements:
* The Ideal candidate, a Kenyan national will hold a Masters Degree or equivalent in Social sciences, International development studies, Public Health or other related field.
* A minimum of five years working experience in an NGO environment is required as are the basic skills in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
* He/She will offer knowledge, skills and experience in the areas of primary health care, advocacy, partnerships, social research and impact assessment.
* Be a person of high integrity who possess good interpersonal, planning, organizational, report writing, team building and computer skills.
There will be frequent travels to the field and the position will attract a competitive package.
If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit a one page statement to support your candidature, a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and at least two references, one of whom should have been/or is your line manager.
Due no later than close of business on the 19th November 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Apply to:
The Administrative Assistant
Fred Hollows Foundation Eastern Africa
P.O Box 8683-00200
Nairobi
Or Email address: fredhollows-ea@hollows.or.ke
Friday, October 29, 2010
U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative Operations & Community Mobilization Specialist Job Vacancy
Funded by the United States Presidents Malaria Initiative (PMI) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), RTI International is providing strategic, technical, management, operational and financial support to the Department of Malaria Control (DOMC) under the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MOPHS) to expand the use of Indoor Residual Sprayrng (IRS) as an intervention for malaria prevention and control an Kenya.
We are seeking to recruit an IEC/Operations Specialist to be based at our provincial office in Kisumu.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Responsible for providing county support including start-up in coordinating the implementation of all aspects of the IRS program at district level to ensure project quality and timely reporting through enhanced supportive supervision
* Oversee the development & implementation of IRS community education, communication, and mobilization strategy in line with IRS’s Program goals engaging stakeholder both at the national, regional, district level, and the local community
* Plan and implements Information and education campaigns aimed at improving community awareness about the Indoor Residual Spraying Program in Kenya
* Spearhead the implementation of the community outreach programs and communication interventions (developing materials, and identifying, the most impact channels and mobilization efforts) within the targeted districts.
* Serve as key liaison between the DHMTs at county level, the Ministry of Health at provincial level, other government bodies, and other partners and stakeholders. as needed;
* Manage training program for IRS program staff and seasonal employees who will implement the IRS campaign in the designated districts:
* Prepare project reports and summary updates on progress & IRS activities to RTI corporate offices, USAID, and other relevant stakeholders as needed
* Capture best practices for informing local communities about upcoming spraying operations; encouraging community participation: educating communities on the benefits of Indoor Residual Spraying as well as providing information on timing, safety and follow up
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree an public health and communications, social science, or related discipline:
* At least six (6)years experience of Information and education communications (IEC) and community outreach) mobilization experience, preferably for donor funded health projects in East Africa;
* Additional professional training in participatory approaches and community mobilization is preferred:
* Excellent Written, oral communication, and computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs).
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit application letter and detailed CV with contact information (including telephone & current gross salary) to jojuok@nb.rti.org on or before November 15th.
Due to the urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-lasted on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.
RTI international would like to graciously thank all candidates for their application.
Canvassing or calling will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
RTI Is proud to be an EEO/AA/M/F/DN employer.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Community-Facility Linkages Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to recruit the following position.
TUNAWEZA Project
TUNAWEZA is a 5 year U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded program providing support and assistance to indigenous Kenyan organizations working in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment. The project is designed to provide organizational systems development support and technical assistance.
The project aims to build, expand the quality of HIV /AIDS, and improve outcomes of HIV/AIDS services and the sustainability of HIV/AIDS interventions of local Kenyan organization including the Ministry of Health Structures.
Activities include organizational systems strengthening, technical capacity building in provision of evidence based HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services, and provision of grants. Particular emphasis is placed on expansion and sustainability of quality of HIV/AIDS interventions.
Job Title: Community-Facility Linkages Officer
Job Ref: TW/CLFO/TUR/2010
Location: Lodwar -Turkana District
Reporting To: District Coordinator
Position Objective:
The Community-facility Linkages Officer will provide technical expertise in designing and implementing interventions to sensitize and engage community, create community-facility linkages and implement psychosocial support activities to adults and children to support adherence to the continuum of care and retention at all project supported sites.
Purpose of Position
The Community-Facility Linkages Officer will work to provide technical assistance and capacity building to community volunteers and health care workers in support of community HIV prevention, care and treatment support activities.
S/he will provide oversight to the community involvement components in health facilities and maintain psychosocial support groups and community units in support of the community strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management 20%
* Identify, develop , document and share various psychosocial and treatment support models and their effectiveness
* Provide on the job training to field officer , volunteers and implementing partners staff,
* Ensure project activities comply with national guidelines and policies for HIV/AIDS and ART.
* Integrate evidence-based techniques and strategies to ensure quality programming
Technical 20%
* Assess health facilities for readiness to initiate Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence programs
* Assess quality of community adherence support activities relating to ART in and around potential Care and treatment sites
* Assist health facilities in developing their adherence programs.
* Identify training needs, plan trainings and facilitate training sessions on adherence for ART and psychosocial support.
* Develop and distribute appropriate job aids and education materials for treatment support staff and adherence counselors at the sites
* Play key role in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement of psychosocial support and adherence interventions in Tunaweza project sites.
Monitoring , Evaluation and Reporting 10%
* Identify, document and share key lessons learnt on adherence from health facilities.
* Monitor the performance of adherence and community involvement activities at partner facilities
* Perform any other functions set out by the deputy project director.
Linkages Networking and Integration 30%
* Facilitate partnership meetings between key adherence staff, project technical staff and community staff at each health facility to enable the sharing of information and peer learning between various health facilities.
* Network with local organizations involved in adherence to ART and promote linkages between Health facilities and organizations providing HIV support services in their community.
* Work with the field officers to educate the community on available services for persons living with HIV, their families and other community members, how to access these services and importance of sustaining interventions for better quality of life
* Work with other Tunaweza project teams and partner health facilities to establish and strengthen adherence systems within health facilities for improved quality of patient care
* Work with other Tunaweza Project technical staff, facility health care workers and facility health committees to establish and maintain community units ensuring that these units link communities with facilities and maintain chalk boards
Supervision 20%
* Coordinate and carry out regular technical assistance visits on treatment adherence and psychosocial support to the Tunaweza project partner facilities.
* Coordinate technical program activities of community liaison officers to ensure regular contact with the Tunaweza sites
Desired Qualifications:
* Public Health, Community health, Nursing, Epidemiology, counseling or a health related field diploma. A university degree will be an added advantage.
* HIV/AIDS knowledge and related experience.
* Experience in adherence and factors associated with non adherence
* Background in community development activities
* Computer literate
Specific skills required for performance of the work
* Teaching skills
* Counseling skills
* Prior experience in capacity building, such as planning and facilitating trainings and providing technical assistance
* Ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods;
* Good interpersonal, organizational and written / verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings;
* Willingness to travel and work in hardship region. Experience in Turkana a
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize competing activities;
* Ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment;
* Flexibility, patience, dedication and creativity
* Computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point)
Application and Contact Details:
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 4th November 2010.
To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The TUNAWEZA Project is funded by CDC.
EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Community Healthy Mainstreaming Facilitator - Baraka Agricultural College
Baraka Agricultural College
Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development in Eastern Africa
Applications are invited for the position of Community Healthy Mainstreaming Facilitator at Baraka Agricultural College.
Job summary
The Community Healthy Mainstreaming Officer will support Community and HIV/AIDS units by promoting community curative and preventive health activities in liaison with the college Programmes, College Social Workers, Health Referral Centers to ensure quality health to the target communities in the areas of operations and facilitating training among adult learners in relevant areas.
Qualifications
* Hold at least a Higher Diploma/ Degree; preferably in Social Science with a bias to Sociology and Social Work or in any other related discipline
* Demonstrated community involvement related to Public Health and advocacy, is highly desirable.
* Desire to see effective facilitation to those affected by poor health.
* Ensure a safe and a healthy environment around communities of actions
Other competencies
* Basic HIV/AIDS counseling knowledge and skills
* Good communication skills and facilitation skills
* Ability to conduct needs assessment on information and documentation
* Organizational skills and networking skills
* Must be innovative and result oriented
* Ability to work under minimum supervision
How to Apply
Include in your application a one A4 page write up application; demonstration of how you meet the requirements and a detailed CV.
Send your application and CV to the Principal using the contacts above or e-mail not later than 30th October, 2010. Indicate your cell phone number.
Baraka Agricultural College is an equal opportunity employer and; only the short listed applicants will be contacted.
The Principal, Baraka Agricultural College
P.O Box 52 –20106 Molo,
Tel: 020-2013400 Office;
Mobile: 0725 -777421
OR email application to baraka@sustainableag.org
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Experienced Community Supervisor
The international humanitarian organization Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders is seeking for its Mathare programme an: Experienced Community Supervisor
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all community activities in the Mathare programme.
Requirements:
* Degree in social sciences/community work or other relevant degree.
* Experience in managing community activities e.g. with Community Based Organisations, with community leaders and community groups.
* Understanding and experience in managing programmes e.g. monitoring and evaluation.
* Knowledge of community mobilisation and mass communication strategies.
* Experience in facilitating group discussions and interviews with key informants
* Training experience and excellent ability at transferring skills to others.
* Competent with human resource management.
* Good knowledge of HIV and TB programmes.
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
* Flexible, self-motivated and innovative.
* Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
* Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
* Should have the necessary statutory documents (NSSF, NHIF, PIN Number)
How to Apply:
Applicants should send a CV with a motivation letter, copy of ID card and a list of 3 professional references that may be contacted.
Mention on the envelope: “Community Supervisor”.
Applications should be sent to:
MSF France
Attn: Finance and Human Resources Coordinator
P.O. Box 39719,
00623 - Nairobi
Deadline for applications: Friday 22 October 2010 (inclusive)
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Please ensure reliable contact Information.
Candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates mentioned In the CV, Including proof of registration.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Conservancy Manager Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust
Namunyak Wildlife Conservation Trust (NWCT) is seeking to recruit an exceptionally high calibre, self-driven and results oriented Conservancy Manager.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
* At least MA in Social Sciences or community development coupled with at least seven (7) years relevant work experience or a BA in Social Sciences or community development coupled with at least ten (10) years relevant work experience.
* Demonstrated fund raising skills and achievements.
* Good financial management and computer skills.
* Excellent people management skills and experience.
* Demonstrated donor handling skills and experience
* Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
* Ability and experience in working in hardship areas.
If you are certain that you are up to the challenge, please send your application and curriculum vitae to:
The Regional Coordinator
Matthews Region,
P.O Box 88 - 20603,
Wamba.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Coordinator, Host Community Project
This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.
Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the PC’s functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;
More specifically the duties and responsibilities shall include the following:
* Responsible for management of all issues relating to the project cycle in accordance with the project agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), with related agencies and back donors.
* To be responsible for the supervision and training of those staff responsible to him/her in the proper conduct of their duties.
* Maintain close collaboration with partners, including UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, FAO, Government of Kenya line Ministries, other agencies, and host and refugee community leaders at all times and phases of the project.
* Ensure adherence to the existing policy documents (and manuals)
* To supervise, liaise closely with and provide the necessary advice and support to the Host Community project staff.
* To ensure that project proposals, monitoring & evaluation activities, progress reports and other documentation relating to ‘project cycle’ matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Area Coordinator within the relevant time frame.
* Conduct regular field visits to ensure close supervision, monitoring and coordination of activities and update the Area Coordinator.
* To participate in meetings and other official missions as a representative for the LWF Host Community Projects.
* Keep the Area Coordinator updated, advised and informed of all aspects of the Turkana Host Community operations.
* To be a member of the Kakuma/Turkana Project Management Team and the Joint Management Team that meets quarterly.
* To be a participating member of the interview panel for the recruitment of staff.
* Any other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
Requirements:
Professional Qualifications
* A degree in Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies and, Anthropology from a recognized university.
* A degree in a related discipline would also be considered.
Relevant Experience and skills
* At least 5 years progressive experience in humanitarian, disaster risk reduction (DRR) or development programs at senior management level.
* Experience gained within an international NGO will be an added advantage.
* Practical experience and skills with the Rights Based Approach, proposals and report writing, and M&E.
* Excellent computer skills
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 15th October, 2010:
C/o Office Administrator
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Coordinate and manage activities designed to ensure community capacity to manage a food-for-education program; increase parental awareness of importance of school breakfasts; mobilize parental involvement in their children's education; and motivate community participation in improving access to school and school environments.
TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, CV, and salary expectations to careers@projectconcern.org
Include the word “Tanzania” and Job Title in the subject header
Part Time Residential Coordinator - Heshima Kenya
Closing date: 20 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Project Description
Heshima Kenya is a nongovernmental organization based in Nairobi, Kenya dedicated to identifying, protecting and empowering unaccompanied refugee minors, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education and advocacy programs.
Heshima Kenya is seeking a part-time Residential Coordinator to carry out all program objectives and goals of the Safe House Program. The Residential Caregiver is required to live on-site part-time (number of days each week TBD) and to provide relief to the full-time Residential Coordinator, when necessary.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall management, planning, assessing and implementing of the program:
- Work in collaboration with the full-time Residential Caregiver and all other key organization staff.
- Conduct in-take assessments and orientation of all Safe House residents.
- Responsible for the monitoring and purchasing all food and all other program supplies.
- Responsible for supervising all Safe House residents and ensuring their best interests and needs are met.
- Create, implement and manage weekly chore schedules and program activities.
- Closely supervise all program volunteers.
- Responsible for supervising all Safe House security and ensuring security protocols are followed.
- Participate in staff meetings to discuss challenges, behavioral concerns, recommendations and progress of all residents.
- Write weekly case management notes and submit monthly and quarterly program reports.
- Participate in the design and implementation of program and project evaluation.
- Perform other duties as assigned in the implementation of program activities.
- Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Nursing, or Public Health required.
- 3-5 years working in gender-based violence, human rights and protection required; background working with refugee children and women preferred.
- 1 year working at the program management level, including leading or assisting with designing and implementing projects.
- Working knowledge of Nairobi’s refugee community, specifically Eastleigh.
- Strong working knowledge of various cultural and religious backgrounds.
- Fluency in English and Swahili required; Knowledge of refugee language desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing program requirements.
- Strong organizational and creativity skills required.
- Must be a Kenyan citizen and present her national identification card, KRA Pin certificate, NSSF and NHIF cards upon request.
Submit CV and letter or interest to info@heshimakenya.org
Please send English language version of CV and Cover Letter.
Write position title in the subject of your email.
SGBV Program Officer - Heshima Kenya
Closing date: 30 Sep 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Project Description
Heshima Kenya is a nongovernmental organization based in Nairobi, Kenya dedicated to identifying, protecting and empowering unaccompanied refugee minors, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education and advocacy programs.
Heshima Kenya is seeking a Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Program Officer to manage a SGBV prevention and response program through community dialogue, trainings, and the facilitation of an emergency referral fund for at-risk refugee women living in Nairobi.
This one-year contract will build the capacity of Heshima Kenya’s community outreach program and deepen and improve the skills and knowledge of refugee community members and partner organizations about SGBV and sexual exploitation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall management, planning, assessing and implementing of the program:
- Training: Carryout training programs about SGBV and sexual exploitation with 300 members of the refugee community.
- Case Management: Prove essential case management services to refugee women who have experienced trauma or are at-risk for SGBV.
- Community Collaboration: Lead a committee of community-based stakeholders to collaborate and streamline existing and new efforts about SGBV.
- Mobilization: Mobilize women’s groups to foster community participation and dialogue of and support for SGBV prevention efforts.
- Reporting: Write and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
- Program/Project Evaluation: Participate in the design and implementation of program and project evaluation.
- Perform other duties as assigned in the implementation of program activities.
- Under Graduate degree in Public Health or Social Work with focus on reproductive health; advanced degree preferred.
- 5 years working in gender-based violence, human rights and protection required; background working with refugees preferred.
- 3 years working at the program management level, including leading or assisting with designing and implementing projects.
- Working knowledge of Nairobi’s refugee community, specifically Eastleigh.
- Fluency in Swahili and English required; Knowledge of refugee language desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must be a Kenyan citizen and present her national identification card, KRA Pin certificate, NSSF and NHIF cards upon request.
Submit CV and letter or interest to info@heshimakenya.org
Please send English language version of CV and Cover Letter.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Programme Officer – United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Location: Kenya – Nairobi (With frequent travel to Somalia)
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organizational Unit: UNCDF
Supervisor/ Grade: UNDP Deputy Country Director and UNCDF Regional Portfolio Specialist (ICS-11);
Proposed Grade: NOC (FTA)
- UNCDF’s local development programmes support national decentralization strategies in the LDCs and seek to improve social services, governance and pro-poor economic infrastructure at the local level by providing technical assistance and investment capital directly to local authorities.
- UNCDF’s inclusive finance programmes provide poor households and enterprises with enhanced access to a wide range of financial services by promoting inclusive financial sectors and providing investment capital for emerging microfinance institutions (MFIs) and other financial service providers (FSPs) in the LDCs.
- Contribution to the start-up of programmes after approval.
- Review of annual work plans (AWP) of project teams, ensuring clear performance targets are established; timely support to the implementation of the AWPs.
- Effective utilization of ATLAS is all stages of the project cycle; the Programme Officer is responsible for translating the AWPs into budgets and for budget revisions; s/he has approval authority of manager level 1 in ATLAS and advises project teams on the appropriate use of ATLAS, and of UNDP and UNCDF business processes, rules and procedures.
- Efficient and integrated monitoring of all financial, performance and operational aspects of the projects, which enables a quarterly comparison of the actual results achieved and resources with the AWP; organization of annual project review meetings.
- Reporting of project achievements and delivery as part of the annual UNCDF reporting systems (ATLAS, MIS etc), while ensuring compliance with other reporting arrangements for non-core resources to donors.
- Support the organization of evaluations and audits and follow-up on the implementation of their recommendations.
- Timely operational and financial closure of projects.
- Operational and programmatic partnerships with other participating UN organisations to the Joint Programmes are managed on a day-to-day basis
- UNCDF strategic positioning in the joint programmes is managed and strengthened
- The CCA, UNDAF et CPAP integrate the areas of joint UNDP and UNCDF intervention (Local Development and Microfinance) in an appropriate manner and give appropriate details on the results to be achieved and resources to be allocated for that purpose.
- The planned results of the UNCDF activities as included in the UNDAF and CPAP are taken into account in the processes of monitoring and evaluating the UNDAF.
- Effective partnership with UNDP country office, the UNRC Office the UNCDF regional team and UNCDF HQs in all steps in the RM process, while respecting the comparative advantages of UNCDF
- Documentation and sharing of partnership interactions as input into corporate business intelligence.
- Contribution to the identification, documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from pilot programmes.
- Visibility of UNCDF and of its comparative advantages in its two areas of intervention.
- Advocacy with national authorities and other national and local partners and donor partners in order to see a replication of successful pilot programmes and advance the policy dialogue on decentralization and local development, inclusive finance.
- Contribution to the UNDP and UNCDF knowledge networks and to the UNCDF website.
- Efficient management of the PSB budget and the other UNCDF personnel that works in the country office.
- Ad-hoc support to UNCDF global and regional initiatives
- Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards
- Displays cultural and gender sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all persons fairly without favoritism
- Shows strong corporate commitment
- Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNCDF and UNDP
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of development issues, especially in the areas of poverty alleviation and local development
- Comprehensive understanding of the project management cycle and managing for results
- Knowledge of the programme framework
- Knowledge of UNDP field level organization
- Knowledge of Atlas at level required for the position
- Focuses on impact and results for client
- Builds trust in interactions with others
- Takes initiative and calculated risks
- Leads team creatively and effectively, and resolves conflicts
- Displays positive attitude
- Takes decisions
- Builds strong client relationships
- Builds strong relationships with external actors
- Communicates clearly and convincingly
- Produces quality outputs in timely manner
- Analyzes problems carefully and logically, leading to fact-based and practical recommendations
- Manages projects effectively
- Develops innovative solutions
- Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues
- Actively builds deep knowledge in local development area
- Makes valuable contributions to substantive/process areas
- Promotes knowledge management in the Unit/Office
- Provides constructive coaching and feedback
- Supports learning environment in the Unit/Office
- five (5) years of relevant work experience in an area related to economic/social development, preferably in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and with UN organizations
- Demonstrated success in programme management and management of institutional partnerships.
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of other UN languages an asset.
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MDG Campaign and Advocacy Consultant – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Location: Kenya
- Develop strategy for MDG awareness-raising and advocacy campaign.
- Support the HDEU in MDG awareness-raising and advocacy efforts. Produce campaign (information and advocacy) material on MDGs, Poverty Monitoring, Human Development and emerging development issues.
- Organize events (workshops and launches) for the HDEU.
- Provide key messages to CO on poverty reduction, MDGs and human development for use in supporting the visibility of UNDP work
- Produce a strategy for MDG awareness campaign, identifying target audiences, and appropriate and effective tools and messages to be used to attain positive changes in behaviour and attitudes, in line with the MDGs and the local context.
- Identify monitoring tools and indicators to enable monitoring of any progress being made.
- Follow up with selected NGOs – and field staff (Area Project Managers and sub-office in Hargeisa and Garowe) – to ensure that football matches to raise awareness of MDGs are conducted successfully.
- Ensure at least two football matches are conducted in Somaliland and Puntland, exploring possibility of using different venues other than Hargeisa and Garowe to reach different audiences (youth in different locations).
- Liaise with field offices and Area Project Managers to ensure adequate publicity of matches and live coverage during matches.
- Provide appropriate messages on MDGs to be widely disseminated during the matches.
- Follow up on developing and airing of MDG-related media messages, through the Communication Office using IRIN, in consultation with the CO and MDG Officer, and other UN agencies.
- Develop messages on MDGs (in conjunction with the CO, UN Information Group and HDEU team) and other HDEU events (eg workshops and trainings) for local newspapers/websites/billboards.
- Develop guides for Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in close consultation with MDG Officer and the HDEU team.
- Ensure Focus Group Discussions are held to discuss various topics such as efficacy of messages disseminated via MDG comic, billboards and newspaper.
- Follow up with field staff to compile information (tapes and written notes on discussions) from each FGD
- Ensure that final comic design conforms to UNDP standards (provided by CO).
- Disseminate MDG comic extensively – using dissemination plan provided – in Somalia (through UN agency networks, educational and health institutions and other networks) to reach identified target audiences inside and outside Somalia.
- Use images from MDG comics to display billboards in selected locations in Somalia, to encourage positive changes in behaviour and attitudes.
- Assist in production of social mobilization material and background material to be used to advocate programme interventions, achievements, Human Development and MDGs, through channels such as TV, radio, newspapers, mail shots and websites.
- Provide technical support to lead and support ongoing Diaspora study.
- Assist Senior Economist in guiding study and consultants with a view to obtaining objectives outlined.
- Assist in informing stakeholders about study and findings.
- Facilitate and provide support to the workshops to discuss and launch the report/findings on the Somali Diaspora and their contribution to Somalia.
- Facilitate and provide adequate support to a workshop to share information with stakeholders on the Human Development Report for Somalia (on theme, methodology, conceptual framework, etc), as well as other HDEU initiatives.
- Organize events (trainings (eg MDG awareness trainings, workshops and launches) for the HDEU.
- Work with CO, HDEU staff (in Somalia and Nairobi) to publicize events when necessary and in most effective way possible (eg press releases or media briefings).
- Provide relevant information
- Assist in dissemination of publications throughout the zone, by arranging distribution (using various channels to reach target audiences).
- Maintain inventory of publications.
- Maintain regularly updated photo archive for use in publications, websites etc.
- Provide regular information/excerpts and gather human interest stories on the HDEU and its activities to the CO for regular reporting and audiences such as the local and international media (eg press releases, conferences), the UNDP websites, donor bulletins; flyers; online resource centres; UNDP HQ bulletin; the UNTP monitoring group for UNTP outcome reports; and UNDP annual/bi-annual reports.
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
- Able to craft and deliver messages in an articulate manner, thus communicating with others clearly and positively, writing, speaking and listening actively;
- Strong analytical skills, and ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources;
- Strong computer skills: must be proficient in use of the Internet, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe In Design or PageMaker;
- Identifies priority activities and assignments;
- Teamwork – Strong interpersonal, communications, organizational and management skills and ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong analytical capabilities.
- Builds strong relationships with partners, focusing on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Determined, ambitious and displays responsibility, particularly in planning and prioritizing activities;
- Able to manage time effectively, delivering tasks efficiently and on time;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Proven networking and organizational skills;
- Able to manage complex problems proactively and effectively, contributing innovative and practical ideas to field-based emergencies;
- Flexible to changes and able to operate effectively in a changing environment, and to produce results under stress;
- Remains calm, in control and relatively good humoured even under pressure;
- Builds and shares knowledge with others.
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in communication, sociology, community development or a relevant field with pertinent experience.
- A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in journalism, communication or related field (sociology, community development) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree with minimum 4 years of experience.
- Additional specialization or experience in areas of international development would be an advantage.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of communication, preferably with at least three years’ experience in a crisis or post-conflict country.
- In-depth knowledge of local conditions and developments in Somalia.
- Excellent English writing and oral skills.
- Somali writing and oral skills would be an added advantage.
Area Coordinator East Pokot – Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Position: Area Coordinator
Location: Pokot, Kenya
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
- Participate in official meetings to ensure maximum visibility vis-Ã -vis provincial authorities.
- Establish and update contact details of potential Donors active in the area of activity;
- Participate in Donor meetings at provincial level and communicate relevant information to the Country Director;
- Circulate the Annual Report.
- Participate in inter-NGO Coordination meetings and those of UN Agencies (OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, FAO, etc.), and any other relevant inter-governmental institution at provincial level;
- Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community at provincial level;
- Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Gather and analyse information regarding opportunities and risk;
- Define an operational strategy for finances and HR.
- Oversee drafting of projects and budget development;
- Lead fund-raising and negotiations with Donors in the area of intervention;
- Lead the application and adherence to contract terms and requirements;
- Supervise overall financial commitments and financial risk.
- Supervise Project Managers of the area of intervention in project implementation;
- Help the various teams in negotiations with provincial/local authorities and partners;
- Ensure global coordination and complementarity amongst projects within the area of intervention;
- Assess activities and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Develop a reporting schedule with regard to Donor deadlines;
- Plan and supervise the development of narrative and financial reports;
- Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
- Organise and lead coordination meetings;
- Prepare and follow work plans;
- Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
- Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;
- Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of personnel according to the area development;
- Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
- Follow recruitment procedures: plan recruitment needs in advance; draft ToRs for open vacancies; if necessary undertake phone interviews with candidates;
- When requested by HQ, undertake interviews of expatriate candidates living in the area of intervention.
- In cooperation with the Area Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform both Country Security Officer and Country Director of developments through regular written reports;
- Update the security guidelines in the area of intervention;
- Ensure that security procedures are respected by the whole staff.
- Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
- Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes
- 2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position
- Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
- Excellent skills in written and spoken English (French for francophone posts/Spanish for Central American posts)
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
- Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus ; depeding all those above criterias, salary is between 1700€ and 2200€
- Additional monthly living allowance upt to 300US$
- Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package
Ref: AC/KEN/RW
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE
Regional Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor – Save the Children UK Job Vacancy
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
- Research and provide intelligence to country programmes and Head Office on regional funding trends and opportunities relating to Hunger (food security, livelihoods and nutrition).
- Provide support to the technical development of funding proposals – ensuring proposals are based upon quality needs assessments, demonstrate a sound understanding of the causes of malnutrition and are in-line with Save the Children agreed Hunger Reduction frameworks.
- Lead on proposal writing for multi-country/regional food security, livelihoods and nutrition programmes in close coordination with country teams.
- Work with regional / country teams to ensure that 80% of post costs are recovered from grants secured.
- Provide technical support for specific programmes to ensure good quality implementation for beneficiaries and donors, organisational learning and contribution to broader policy analysis on what works.
- Maintain an overview of food security, livelihoods and nutrition issues affecting children in the East Africa, monitoring trends in the external environment.
- Communicate common frameworks and guidance to country programmes to ensure high quality operations, fundraising and advocacy through field visits, advice on request, covering the application and integration of different approaches (nutrition surveys, household economy / Cost of Diet analyses, etc)
- Support innovative research, documentation and dissemination to tackle underlying causes of malnutrition
- Develop and maintain good relations and partnerships with all key stakeholders related to food security and livelihoods work in East Africa. (e.g. FSNWG, FAO, other NGOs, WFP, EU, AU, DFID… )
- Lead in networking and advocacy, articulating Save the Children’s position and strategy in regional forums and meetings. Engage in key debates in coordination with other Save the Children staff. Host events highlighting Save the Children’s work on Hunger in the region.
- Support country level advocacy led by country teams where possible, informing them of the debates, Save the Children position and ensuring consistent, credible and strategic messaging.
- Contribute to global advocacy strategies on food security, nutrition and livelihoods.
- Write and contribute to policy reports and briefings for external audiences
- Coordinate and liaise between Save the Children country programmes, ensuring consistency of approach, common understanding, identification of capacity gaps and technical support needs
- Liaise with Save the Children regional and/or head office technical advisers to ensure that programmes and advocacy are consistent with relevant organisational strategies and priorities
- Substantial operational experience and a track record of success in delivering high quality food security, nutrition and livelihoods response programmes in emergency and development contexts
- Track record of success in donor liaison, successful proposal development and grant management
- Fluency in spoken English is essential with highly developed English writing skills
- Strong analytical capacity and understanding of food security and nutrition analytical methods
- Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically
- Strong communication skills at a level appropriate for high-level external representation
- Proven advocacy skills and experience
- Sound understanding of and commitment to Save the Children generic programming approaches
- Ability to travel at short notice, occasionally to remote and insecure locations, for up to 40% of work time
- Experience in nutrition (and/or nutrition information systems) and an understanding of the complex and inter-related causes of under nutrition
- Experience in working in an advisory role, with the capacity to influence multi-cultural teams at varying levels
- Experience with Household Economy Approach, Cost of Diet and possible uses
- Experience in programming safety nets, such as cash-based programmes
- Experience working to improve early warning systems including the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification
- Experience of working in the East Africa region
- Knowledge of regional food security institutions
- An academic/professional qualification at post graduate level or equivalent in nutrition, economics, rural development, development studies or related subject
- Knowledge/experience of Save the Children
- Ability to speak French, and/or Kiswahili.
