Islamic Relief Security Coordinator Vacancy in Kenya

Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:
 

Security Coordinator
 

Duty Station: 30% Nairobi and 70% Field (Wajir, Mandera and Dadaab)
 

Under the supervision and direction of the Country Director, the Security Coordinator will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in Country. 

Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and programme activities.
 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all functions mentioned below are carried out in an efficient and effective manner whilst providing maximum security support to field operations;
• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Coordinate all emergency/crisis management assets providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise;
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the field security teams as required;
• Liaise with and report to the Country Director to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required;
• Task and guide field security teams and personnel to conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for Area and Districts threats;
• Assist in the design and implementation of project related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation and review;
• Liaise with the Operations Department to ensure that training procedures and policies are implemented within the project to an acceptable standard;
• Liaise with other agencies Security focal persons; Govt, UN, INGO’s, Local CBO’s and other stakeholders

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information management in a police or military environment;
• Past experience with INGO’s
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of locations)

Core competencies:

• An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis.

Qualified candidates to send their applications and CV to: Human Resources Coordinator
 

Islamic Relief Kenya Programme, 

P. O. Box 417 – 00202 

KHN Nairobi. 

 

Email: info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 7th September, 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief Security Coordinator Vacancy in Kenya

Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

IR-Kenya program seeks to recruit the following position:
 

Security Coordinator
 

Duty Station: 30% Nairobi and 70% Field (Wajir, Mandera and Dadaab)
 

Under the supervision and direction of the Country Director, the Security Coordinator will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in Country. 

Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and programme activities.
 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all functions mentioned below are carried out in an efficient and effective manner whilst providing maximum security support to field operations;
• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Coordinate all emergency/crisis management assets providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise;
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the field security teams as required;
• Liaise with and report to the Country Director to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required;
• Task and guide field security teams and personnel to conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for Area and Districts threats;
• Assist in the design and implementation of project related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation and review;
• Liaise with the Operations Department to ensure that training procedures and policies are implemented within the project to an acceptable standard;
• Liaise with other agencies Security focal persons; Govt, UN, INGO’s, Local CBO’s and other stakeholders

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience in security operations and information management in a police or military environment;
• Past experience with INGO’s
• Strong technical competencies in safety management and experience with the NGO security management framework
• Experience in participatory training in safety related subjects
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, backed up by relevant experience in complex emergencies (ideally in a range of locations)

Core competencies:

• An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis.

Qualified candidates to send their applications and CV to: Human Resources Coordinator
 

Islamic Relief Kenya Programme, 

P. O. Box 417 – 00202 

KHN Nairobi. 

 

Email: info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com. 

To reach us not later than Friday 7th September, 2012.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Urban Programming Coordinator Job

Job Title: Urban Programming Coordinator
 

Country: Kenya
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Closing Date: July 17 2012
 

Key Outputs / Responsibilities

• Assess current WV Kenya urban and external programs in Kenya and identify areas for growth, partnership and development
• Analyze urban trends, monitor intergovernmental groups, UN organizations and NGOs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of urban programming.
• Network, build and broker partnerships in international donor circles and research institutions to support WV field work and keep abreast of political developments nationally and in the region
• Ensure the continuous exchange of information on achievements and best practice including via an Urban Learning Network and Events
• Develop field urban capacity by establishing and coordinating an Urban Site of Learning in Kenya in consultation with the region and the Urban CoE.
• Develop evidence based urban resource materials to enhance program quality and effectiveness in Kenya.
• Collaborate with sectoral and ministry teams to prioritise urban poverty
• Collaborate with marketing to develop new funding models suitable for urban contexts and support the National Office to target multi-lateral and grant funding sources.
• Provide strategic advice to Kenya to develop their urban strategy and adequate representation of the urban context in the current WVK Strategy.
• Explore and adapt new organizational processes to respond to the urban environment

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Educational level required:   Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: urban studies, political, economic, social or philosophical sciences, preferably in combination with international relations.
• A master’s degree is preferable.
• Experience:  A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in urban programming and management issues, of which preferably at least three in INGOs.
• Strong networker with contacts in Kenyan, donor circles and political knowledge
• Sound understanding of urban theories, practice and programming.
• Good analytical, research and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver work programs to agreed deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Job Details     

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How to Apply     

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than July 17th, 2012.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line “Commodity Officer”. 

(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).    

Practical Action Accountant, and Grants Officer Jobs in Kenya

Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come. 

We build on the communities’ knowledge and skills to come up with innovative, sustainable and practical solutions.

We are seeking to recruit results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following two positions:

1. Management Accountant

Based in Nairobi

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing financial information to provide the Management of the Regional Office with information that will support strategic business planning, decision making and ensure strong financial control of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, interpret and ensure timely submission of monthly management accounts, reports and financial information that provide insights into the performance of the organization.
• Hold regular review meetings with programme staff, budget holders and members of management to review accounting reports and act on issues raised
• Monitor and evaluate financial information systems and support the implementation of corporate governance, procedures, risk management and internal controls
• Proactively contribute to the development of programme and proposal budgets, provide relevant commentaries and negotiate for major projects, loans and grants
• Oversee the production of timely periodic financial donor reports and accounts as per accounting rules and donor requirements
• Responsible for overall financial management of Practical Action Consulting’s (PAC) accounts
• Design and deliver periodic capacity building training for programme staff on finance matters in relation to specific donor contracts
• Manage annual and project specific audits and ensure all statutory deductions are remitted to respective authorities as required by law.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting option) or related field
• CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in management of donor funds and reporting, three (3) years of which should have been at managerial level
• Knowledge of computer accounting packages with particular emphasis on SUN System and Excel
• Good knowledge of management accounts preparation, budgeting and forecasting techniques
• Strong analytical skills and high integrity
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

2. Grants Officer

Based in Nairobi with occasional travel to the field

Reporting to the Management Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing processes related to efficient and transparent grants/contracts management. 

In addition, the post holder will carry out various accounting responsibilities including budgeting, preparation of grant financial reports and monitoring grant expenditures/budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development of policies, procedures and user guidelines on grants/contracts activities including reporting deadlines and budgeting processes
• Apply and monitor compliance of policies and procedures to ensure internal controls with regard to grants management function are maintained
• Working closely with inter-departmental programme team leaders, design grants/contracts database to manage all budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions
• In collaboration with programme teams, implement cash forecasting system. Generate historical grants/contracts payment analyses, develop and manage budget vs expenditure analysis
• Review all expenses coded to restricted and unrestricted projects to ensure conformity to donor budgets
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities in relation to bank reconciliation, budget holder’s reports and grants budgets
• Maintain a constant state of audit readiness with regard to grants.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) or a related field
• CPA (K) or equivalent
• At least three (3) years working experience in management of donor funds and reporting
• Knowledge of Computer accounting packages. Experience in SUN System would be a distinct advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to train others.

Application letter together with a CV indicating current and expected salary, and names of three professional referees (one of whom must be the current supervisor) plus their day-time contacts should be submitted to Practical Action by email on: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke to be received no later than 20th July 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Practical Action is an “equal opportunity” employer and highly encourages women to apply.

Website: www.practicalaction.org

Handicap International North Eastern Province Field Coordinator Job in Kenya

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. 

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. 

The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and measurable improvement of independency in activities of daily living and quality of life of refugees living with physical impairment or disability.

Job Description: 

• Challenges and goals: In order to ensure continuity of mid and long terms actions of Handicap International Activities, you will: - be in charge of ensuring resumption of development activities of the organization - responsible for human resource management in Dadaab, including re-build confidence and communication between people - participate to the continuum process with the exit strategy of emergency team - contribute to the confirmation/adjustment of a mid-long term strategy in link with the context evolution. 
• Activities: - project management and activities implementation - team management and coordination - reporting - administration and logistics

Candidate Profile:  

Mandatory: 

• Project Management studies (handling of project cycle, monitoring and evaluation, coordination with the different support team members, etc…) 
• At least 3 years as a Project Manager ideally in unsecure context with an experience on projects related to Protection, provision of social services, and rehabilitation/disability related projects. 
• Strong experience of management (intercultural and multidisciplinary teams) 
• Good organizational skills / capacity to prioritize 
• Ability to live in difficult conditions (major security constraints, common compound with all staff, restricted movements and limited access to medical facilities). 
• Dynamism, high level of motivation 
• Capacity to work under pressure and in humanitarian crisis situations 
• Good capacity to interact with variety of local stakeholders (teams members, host communities, refugees, etc…)

Complementary:  

• Physiotherapist or occupational therapist or social worker, Humanitarian Emergency or Development studies degree or similar University degree Social/Psychosocial or related field 
• Knowledge and/or experiences related to Protection issues, Vulnerabilities, disability and Emergency, Psychosocial support, Physical Rehabilitation. 
• Experience in developing and implementing trainings

Required Language Skills: English
 

How to apply:

If you feel you are the right candidate, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts by email to: recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke 

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Field Coordinator - NEP position”

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Save the Children Swedenv- Finance Assistant Job in Kenya

Save the Children Sweden

East and Central Africa Office

Finance Assistant
 

Save the Children Sweden started working in Eastern and Central Africa in 1965. Today, we have offices in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Nairobi, Kenya; and Khartoum, Sudan.
 

Through long-term child-rights based development programs, we focus on building the capacity of local
people, community-based structures and organizations by working with local partners. In Eastern and Central Africa, we work with more than forty different non-governmental organizations and government bodies.
 

All of the work in the region focuses on children’s rights, and tackles issues that affect marginalized children. 

The core of the work focuses on children affected by conflict, education, discrimination, abuse, exploitation, and HIV/AIDS. Our focus also includes child participation and good governance in the best interest of the child.
 

The Nairobi Regional Office is seeking a Finance Assistant
 

The Finance Assistant will provide support to the finance team in completing the relevant financial activities within the Regional Office. 

The Finance Assistant will report to the Regional Finance Manager.
 

This is a short term contract, up to end September 2012. 

Description of tasks

• Prepare GRN’s for procured items
• Compile support documents to be used in payments, including the checking and verification
• Review all payment requests in order to certify correctness and ensures all appropriate supporting documents have been provided
• Verification of travel settlements and supporting documents provided
• Administration of petty cash as per set guidelines
• Filing and maintaining accounting documents
• Prepare payment vouchers and checks, assigning expenditure to proper account and project codes in accordance with the set guidelines
• Facilitate banking duties and handling all queries with the bank
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of external audits
• Assist with implementation and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Liaises with suppliers and deals with their queries
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and special reports as may be necessary
• Monitor utility bills to ensure they are up to date and paid on time
• Facilitate the payment of all statutory payments e.g. P.A.Y.E, NSSF, NHIF, HELP and also payment of Pension and Sacco contribution for Staff
• Remitting of P.A.Y.E quarterly returns.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accountancy/finance OR CPA (K)
• Highly developed relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed verbal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Ability to liaise with a diverse range of people, stakeholders and customers
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Computer literacy (including advanced excel skills)

The successful candidate should also possess the following personal qualities, in line with the values of Save the Children.

• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values
• Initiative, flexibility and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• High levels of self-motivation and initiative
• Ownership and accountability of own work
• High levels of confidentially and integrity

Send your application, clearly marked Finance Assistant by Wednesday 11th July, 2012 to the HR
Department on scsvacancies@ecaf.savethechildren.se.

Polish Humanitarian Action WASH Technician Job in Jonglei State, South Sudan

Polish Humanitarian Action is a non-governmental organization established on 1994.We concentrate mainly on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of war or natural disasters. Our interventions (of both humanitarian and development character) have been carried out in 43 countries till now. They are mainly focusing on the WASH, Food Security and Educational sector.  

The most important strategic objective of our organization is to combat poverty by ensuring the observance of inalienable human rights. We act for the right of access to water and sanitation, right of access to education, right of access to food, right to live in decent conditions, right to protection of life and health during natural disasters and armed conflicts. For more information please refer to www.pah.org.pl

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an individual willing to join in the actions carried out within the PAH Humanitarian and Development Aid as: WASH Technician

General information:
 

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action
 

Position: WASH Technician
 

Location: primarily Jonglei State; all states of South Sudan
 

Terms and Conditions: Duration: 11 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects;  July 2012

Key Areas of Accountability:
 

WASH Technicians will be part of the Emergency Response Team created specifically to respond to WASH emergencies occurring in Jonglei State. The Team will be capable of providing emergency water supply and sanitation solutions, as well as hygiene promotion suitable for Jonglei and other states.
 

The main responsibilities of WASH Technicians will be:

• Visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:
• Rehabilitations and drilling of new boreholes
• Borehole and other water scheme repairs
• Upgrading boreholes to mini or full water yards
• Setting up Surface Water Treatment plants (SWATs)
• Constructing emergency latrines, rehabilitating existing institutional latrines
• Cooperation with local authorities and local communities
• Facilitating appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities
• Cooperation and working with local pump mechanics
• Cooperation with Project/ Programme Coordinator in general, and specifically in managing procurement and logistics for project-related equipment and material
• Maintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER Team
• Keeping proper records of field expenditures and reporting accordingly
• Documentation and monitoring of water infrastructure, water point mapping
• Writing reports from carried out interventions

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
 

Essential:

• Diploma in Water Technology, Water Engineering or related
• At least 2 years of experience in the WASH sector
• Emergency response experience
• Experience in drilling and repairing India Mark  hand pumps, experience in repairing Duba Tropic will be an asset
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Ability to write clear reports
• Valid driving license
• Ability to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environments
• Team spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 people

Desirable

• Language skills in Arabic
• Experience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular
• Ability to use communication technologies: Thuraya / radio
• Previous work experience in NGOs

How to apply:
 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill the application form, which you can find here:
http://www.pah.h2.pl/aplikacja/index_en.php, please enclose copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers). 

Applications should be send no later than July 16th 2012. 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Polish Humanitarian Action WASH Tech Assistant Job in

Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) has been working in South Sudan, and Jonglei State specifically, since 2006. Our main area of expertise is providing WASH services to disadvantaged rural populations through drilling and rehabilitating boreholes, creating sustainable O&M structures, providing hygiene promotion and safe sanitation. 

PAH is beginning a new WASH project in which we are considerably expanding the EP&R component according to the needs identified primarily in Jonglei State, and all South Sudan in general. PAH is hence looking for a suitable candidate to work as a Community Liaison Officer in the Emergency Response Team (ERT). The Team’s primary objective is reacting to WASH crises in Jonglei State. 

The Emergency Response Team will also organize and/or support distributions of non-food items (NFIs), especially WASH-related. The team will mainly work in Jonglei and will be deployable to other states, if the need arises.

Polish Humanitarian Action is looking for an individual willing to join in the actions carried out within the PAH Humanitarian and Development Aid as: WASH Tech Assistant

General information:
 

Organization: Polish Humanitarian Action

Position: WASH Tech Assistant
 

Location: primarily Jonglei State; all states of South Sudan

Duration: 11 months with the possibility of extension, depending on funding for following projects;  starting date: July 2012

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Visits to the areas where WASH emergencies occur and responding to these emergencies through:
• Working under supervision of and providing technical support to WASH Technicians
• Rehabilitations and drilling of new boreholes
• Borehole and other water scheme repairs
• Upgrading boreholes to mini or full water yards
• Setting up Surface Water Treatment plants (SWATs)
• Constructing emergency latrines, rehabilitating existing institutional latrines
• Cooperation and working with local pump mechanics
• Cooperation with local authorities and local communities
• Maintaining an accurate record and taking proper care of all field equipment and material stocks for the WASH ER Team
• Documentation and monitoring of water infrastructure, water point mapping

Person Specification:
 

Essential:

• Degree in Public Health, Hygiene Promotion, Community Development or related
• At least 1 year of practical experience in relevant community development, Hygiene Promotion and/or Public Health; in design, implementation and evaluation of sanitation & hygiene interventions
• Emergency response experience
• Good planning, organization and reporting skills
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to write clear reports
• Ability to cope with simple living conditions in insecure environments
• Team spirit, supporting a team of up to 7 people
• Self-starter with a dose of creativity

Desirable:

• Language skills in Arabic/ Nuer and other local languages
• Experience of working and living in South Sudan and Jonglei State in particular
• Ability to use communication technologies: Thuraya / radio
• Previous work experience in NGOs

How to apply:
 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill the application form, which you can find here: http://www.pah.h2.pl/aplikacja/index_en.php, please enclose copies of job certificates, and reference contact details to three former employers). 

Applications should be send no later than July 16th 2012. 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

APHIA PLUS Rapid Participatory Market Assessment in Western Kenya RFP

Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Rapid Participatory Market Assessment in Western Kenya
 

RFP Reference No:WVK/OT/29/FY12 

APHIA PLUS a Project funded by USAID is looking for a consultant to undertake a Rapid Participatory Market Assessment according to the TOR outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents.
 

Eligible Bidders should attach documentations and meet the following minimum requirements:-
 

1. Must have been involved in similar assignments in the last 5 years (Attach details of clients who may be contacted for more information)
 

2. Sound Financial standing to carry out the assignment.
 

3. Consultants must possess post graduate degree in Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Economics, Social Sciences
 

4. Demonstrated capability in quantitative and qualitative research methods
 

5. Demonstrated capability to undertake market assessments aimed at developing market competitiveness of communities
 

6. Experience of having led similar or related local economic development assignments with special focus on pro-poor agricultural value chain development initiatives in rural Kenya.
 

7. Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis and market strategy formulation
 

8. Analytical, methodical and precise report writing skills
 

Detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) documents detailing scope of work can be obtained from: The Cash Office, World Vision Kenya on Karen Road, off Ngong Road Nairobi (Between 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Monday to Friday during official working days).
 

Completed Proposal documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly showing the RFP Ref No. and Description should be addressed and delivered to:
 

The Secretary
Central Tender Committee,
World Vision Kenya, Karen Complex
Karen Road - Off, Ngong Road
P O Box 50816-00200
Nairobi
 

or delivered to the Tender Box at the reception of World Vision Kenya Karen Complex on Karen Road so as to be received on or before Wednesday 11th July 2012 at 10.00 am. 

Tenders shall be opened publicly immediately thereafter in the presence of bidders who wish to witness the tender opening.

Life & Peace Institute Professional Video Documentary Job in Kenya

Professional Video Documentary

The Life & Peace Institute and Somali Peace Line are currently implementing the project “Track II Middle-Out Civil Society Initiatives in Order to Enhance Inter-Clan Cohesion, Political Pluralism and Democratic Participation” in South-Central Somalia.

This project is hinged on the concept that there are structural factors within the organization of Somali society that can promote peace. 

These are embodied in the clan structure of Somali society and the potentials for peace building that are embedded in the capacities of local clan elders.

LPI is seeking the services of a professional video documentary company, who can capture through a documentary the project context, activities and experiences of engaging with traditional clan elders. 

This will involve accompanying staff implementing the project in South-Central Somalia and filming ongoing activities as well as interviewing the beneficiaries.

The final product should be a 30 minute (maximum) documentary of all the activities of the project at the field level and should target both Somali and English speaking audience. 

A detailed Terms of Reference will be shared with the shortlisted candidate.

Applicants should send their bid in a marked envelope with the words Video Documentary Services containing a proposal which includes a profile, cost and a sample of documentary of similar assignment to the Resident Representative, Life & Peace Institute, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Building, 5th floor, Waiyaki Way – Westlands by 4.00 p.m. of the 9th of July 2012.

Forum Syd Project Support Officer for Eastern & Southern Africa Job in Nairobi

Project Support Officer for Eastern & Southern Africa

(Based in Nairobi)

Job Ref: MN 5401

Our client, Forum Syd has 200 member organisations in Sweden and cooperates with organisations and networks worldwide. The common aim is global justice.

Together with member organisations Forum Syd strives to strengthen civil society via development cooperation, advocacy and creation / forming of opinion, as well as skills and methods development.
 

Forum Syd has a vacancy for Project Support Officer.
 

Job Profile

• Design and develop capacity assessment tools for use in assessing CSOs.
• Designing capacity building plans for CSOs staff and board based on the assessment on results.
• Organising training in regards to the work, both methodologically and thematically, to make the organisations stronger in their work on democracy and rights approaches.
• Monitoring and evaluation of Forum Syd’s capacity building initiatives to CSOs.
• In liaison with the project support unit for Africa at headquarters in Sweden, develop an evaluation framework to assess the achievements of project support work to this end.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for the work of project support in coordination with the Headquarters.
• Facilitating contacts and cooperation with rights-based coalitions and networks for local and also Swedish partners.

Job Profile

• Masters degree in Development/Social Sciences or similar experience
• 5-10 years work experience in a similar field/development environment or a related field (i.e. democracy and rights, community development, poverty eradication, international affairs, disaster response, information management etc)
• 5-10 years experience in technical support to donor funded partners/CSOs
• Competence in training and facilitation on project management.
• 3-5 years experience in fund-raising (or proposal development), grants management and sub-granting.

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.
 

Please also summarize yourself as follows:

• Job Ref No.
• Your Name
• Current / Past Salary
• Year 2012 Benefits: If house state market rent; if car state cc

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 10th July, 2012.

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachment. Mark Job Ref. No. on top of the envelope. 

Send to: 

Executive Selection Division,

Manpower Services(K) Ltd, 

3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza, 

Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance, 

P.O. Box 50736 - 00200, Nairobi.
 

Email to: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.

FAO Agriculture Inputs Distribution Manager Job

Agriculture Inputs Distribution Manager

Closing date:  13 Jul 2012

Food and Agriculture Organization

Grade Level: KP 3 

Contract Type:Service Contract (National Project Personnel) 

Duty Station: Nairobi 

Organizational Unit: Somalia 

Country Office: (FAO-Somalia) 

Duration: 11 months 

Eligible Candidates: Kenyan And Somali Nationalities 

Anticipated Start Date: 1st August

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Head of Inputs & knowledge Unit, the Agriculture Inputs Distribution Manager will provide support in the implementation of the field programme at the country office level. In particular to:

• Lead agricultural inputs distribution team under various emergency projects. 
• Organize and actively involved in consultation meetings with all key implementing partners of emergency agricultural inputs distribution on a regular basis. 
• Participate in the tendering process for input distribution from short listing to tender documents preparation and evaluation of technical offers. 
• Design the agricultural package to be distributed for different beneficiaries in different seasons and in different livelihood zones. 
• Follow up on LOAs preparation for awarded Service Providers. 
• Coordinate the work of the input distribution team (implementation, amendments and reporting). 
• Follow up on the procurement process of agricultural input and transport. 
• Follow up on the evolution of rains and markets. 
• Track record of achievements made by purchase orders, delivery orders and letters of agreements against work plan. 
• Provide regular updates on project implementation to HQ/donors in close collaboration with the information and monitoring officers 
• Coordinate post distribution review and crop assessment at the end of each season. 
•  Participate project task force meetings as required. 
• Participate in the preparation of project work plans, monitor progress and, where necessary, identify corrective measures to overcome operational constraints. 
• Reporting any challenges or constraints in a timely manner and ensure timely and effective response. 
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of the Quarterly Project Implementation Reports and any other reports required by the Organization. 
• Clear implementation reports submitted by Service Providers. 
• Ensure preparation of analytical reports on project performances, as required. 
• Coordinate action concerning the completion of field projects and arrange for timely and adequate reporting, including identification of project follow- up requirements. 
• Contribute to the preparation and/or assessment of new project proposals. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Performance indicators 

• Contribution to successful distribution of agric inputs in time and in right quantity and quality. 
• All operational plans are in place. 
• All LoAs, PRs and operational requests/actions were delivered. 
• Timely reporting and feedback

Minimum requirements:

• Advanced/Masters degree in agriculture or in public or business administration or International development. 
• At least seven years of professional experience in the planning and implementation / management of development/emergency including administrative, operational matters and monitoring of projects. 
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and working knowledge of the most widely used local language. Somalia language is an asset. Selection Criteria 
• Relevance and level of academic qualifications; 
• Extent of experience in programme/project management/implementation and administration; 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; 
• Ability to identify and resolve problems expeditiously and pragmatically; 
• Tact, initiative and sound judgement; 
• Knowledge of and/or experience with the UN system; 
• Written test

To Apply:

Send your application to:

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/25/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx. 

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org . 

The subject line of the e-mail message should read Confidential – FAO/25/2012. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked Confidential – FAO/25/2012 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road P.O. Box 30470-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/25/2012 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

UN Children's Fund Social Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant – L3 Job in Kenya

Social Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant – L3

Closing date:  28 Jun 2012

UN Children's Fund

Scope of Work

The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Kenya office to undertake all the preparatory activities for conducting a review and repositioning of strategies for monitoring results– this will include undertaking desk review of available literature, bottleneck analysis of identified priority issues, development of a consolidated report and work plan for all programme sectors outlining a consolidated framework for monitoring results for equity within the Kenya country programme.

The consultant will build on the findings and recommendations of background notes from self-assessments already completed that provide an understanding on the scope and nature of deprivations, and will work closely work with an office reference group, with sectoral teams, and gender, rights and emergency focal points.

The consultancy will cover three main components listed below:- 

Part 1: Analysis of status of key issues identified within the Kenya country programmes through document review, bottle neck analysis 

• The consultant will undertake a desk review of key documentation in light of the priorities identified by the sections through their self-assessments and conduct an analysis of the current deprivations in relation to the priority issue identified. 
• Together with the programme sections assess and analyse whether the current programme interventions/packages as outlined in the CPAP (post MTR)help to mitigate or prevent these deprivations; as an outcome of the process undertaken, outline the system wide bottlenecks/barriers (enabling environment, supply, demand, quality, quantity) that impact on effective coverage/interventions; together with the technical teams finalise evidence based strategies to remove bottlenecks and barriers and provide concrete recommendations on how to monitor progress at disaggregated and decentralised levels for the different barriers/bottlenecks. 
• The report will also document existing opportunities for leveraging for results and present timely course of actions for identified bottlenecks.

Part 2: Mapping of potential opportunities within the country programme and an assessment of staff capabilities 

• The consultancy will undertake country level Mapping and gap analysis of ongoing initiatives that are currently incorporating (or have potential to incorporate) monitoring of bottlenecks, disaggregated data collection /processing/analysis of relevant data supported by UNICEF and other partners. 
• The goal of the mapping is to document what is happening in terms of internal and partner activities on policy review, research, and monitoring of activities that have the potential to or are addressing the issues and support incorporation of real time monitoring and evaluation strategies. 
• The consultancy will assess staff and partner capacities and identify opportunities for enhancing the capacity of the office to strengthen the relevance and quality of monitoring. 

Part 3: Develop a issue specific monitoring framework for management of results for equity and a staff and partner capacity development plan 

• Develop/design issue specific framework that promotes real time monitoring and evaluation specifically on the priority area identified; that supports mobilization of and buy in from partners for decentralised monitoring of bottlenecks and solutions to address them, helps prepare participatory monitoring frameworks (indicators, MOV) and assessments; and decentralises monitoring processes (level- district, county); tools and methods for validating existing information. 
• Develop a work plan for the roll-out of the issue specific monitoring frameworks and draw a road map for implementation of the frameworks including identification of technical support from the regional office, headquarters etc., a training plan incorporating the above outputs for staff and counterparts and resource mobilization concept note for strengthening and reinforcing MOREs. Existing Information sources 
• The consultant will look at but not limited to the following key documents: UNICEF Kenya’s key documents (CPPA, CPD, RWPs, AMP, IMEP, SitAn, Annual Reports, Surveys, Studies, Assessments, Evaluations, Programme sector background notes, PCA monitoring frameworks, and other relevant country office documents. GoK and key partner documents (NIMES, Sector monitoring frameworks, joint programme monitoring frameworks); and associated support to national monitoring processes. 
• Language: Fluency in English required. Knowledge of another UN language an asset.

Competencies:

The consultant is expected to have the following qualifications and experience: 

• At least a Master’s degree in development cooperation or any other related field 
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience and evidence of prior work with in programming, monitoring and research done with or for international organizations with a special focus in developing M&E frameworks for measuring progress towards achieving results 
• Relevant work experience in developing countries; knowledge of issues being addressed by national development plans; including UNICEF’s key documents is an Asset 
• Excellent research and analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative analysis; Sound knowledge and practical experience in developing/designing M&E systems for real time monitoring 
• Excellent command of the English language, with proven writing skills and good team work 
• Proficient in computer skills

How to apply: 

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae, to; The Human Resources Manager UNICEF Kenya Country Office Email address:

kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SSA/SP/2012/017” in the email subject. 

Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website 

(http://www.unicef.org/kenya).

“qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply” zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse unicef is a smoke-free environment

Christian Aid Emergency Programme Officer, EA Job in Kenya

Emergency Programme Officer, EA

Based: Nairobi, Kenya
Terms: Fixed Term Contract (upto March 2014)
Salary range: Kes 3,381,119 – Kes 3,850,987 p.a.
Closing date: 30 June 2012
Job reference: EAP/056/JG

About Christian Aid

More than half the world lives in poverty. Christian Aid aims to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

The Country Emergency Program officer is part of the East Africa country team but also works closely with the Humanitarian Division. 

• The role works across the country programme with a specific focus on the delivery of the work identified in the East Africa and DEC emergency appeals. 
• The role will support learning and experience from country emergency response and DRR work and ensure that it is shared across all Christian Aid country programmes. 
• The post holder works closely with other country based staff especially in the livelihoods programme to ensure the effective implementation and reporting of the Emergency and DRR programmes developing new initiatives where possible. 
• The post holder will actively participate in corporate discussions about best practice in emergency response, recovery and DRR work. 
• The role will be based in Nairobi. Regular travel to remote and insecure places for long periods is required.

• You will manage the East Africa Emergency Appeal and DEC Appeal funded programmes in Kenya and Somalia in line with the agreed country programme strategy. 
• You will primarily focus on the delivery of the DEC and Christian Aid Appeal funded programmes but will also play a key role working with the Programme Officer livelihoods and the Resilience projects officer in the implementation of high quality emergency response, DRR and resilience programmes across the two countries. 
• You will maintain project financial records and financial and narrative report to DEC and Christian Aid, keep partners and country colleagues informed about contract and compliance procedures, provide support to partners based on frameworks agreed with country team, present case studies of work undertaken to a variety of audiences, represents Christian Aid externally with partners, donors other NGOs, and other agencies. 
• You will appraise, monitor and review programmes in line with CA and external requirements, develop new initiatives and recommend actions to be taken to further emergency response work in country. 
• Liaise with relevant stake holders to improve accountability, participation in decision making, information sharing. 
• You will actively seek back donor funding to build on the work funded by the two appeals.
• You will have a good understanding of emergency relief, preparedness and humanitarian aid and their link to development work, experience of disaster risk reduction work. 
• You will have a good understanding of program cycle management approaches and tools – including Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment, and Planning. 
• You will be familiar with issues of governance, power and rights, financial controls and procedures. 
• Able to work independently, you will have a good knowledge of approaches to livelihoods and resilience, direct experience of programme appraisal, monitoring and evaluation and of developing partners’ capacity, understanding of advocacy, campaigning and lobbying, experience of facilitation and training and project reporting to major institutional donors preferably on a large scale. 
• You will also need skills in network and alliance building, understanding of partnership approach to international development, gender and exclusion. 
• You will have a good working knowledge of institutional donors, particularly DFID, EU, ECHO policies and funding modalities and rules.

This role requires a university degree in development studies, social work/ sociology or similar; experience in emergency response, DRR, monitoring & Evaluation, understanding of financial controls and procedures.
How to apply:

About the Rewards

We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance. 

To apply for this position you need to access the full advertisement on Christian Aid website onwww.christianaid.org.uk/jobs and follow the links to download the international application form and role profile. Please email your completed application forms to: nairobi@christian-aid.org ; (quoting the reference number)

You will require current and valid permission to work in Kenya.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.