Sales Representative Job Vacancy in Kenya

A Catering Company offering contract & outside catering services for over ten years, seeks to recruit a Sales Representative.
Compensation will be a combination of a retainer and commission.
Key responsibilities:

• Generate new outside & contract catering business
• Coordinate functions

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Marketing from a reputable institution, Computer literate
• At least 2 years of demonstrated sales experience in which targets were achieved
• Lady who is at least 25 years old
• Confident and able to develop strategic sales relationships
• Additional skills will be an added advantage
• Have a heart and passion for service and excellent customer relations

If you qualify please send your application letter stating your expected retainer and your CV including three referees by 15th June 2010 to:
DNA/630,
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100 GPO,
Nairobi.

My Jobs Eye Recruitment Jobs -Sales Administration Clerk

Job Title: Sales Administration Clerk
Department: Logistics
Responsible to: Logistics Supervisor
Key responsibility: To provide sales and administrative support for export and local market sales

Significant Relationships

Internal

• Supply chain
• Export- Sales dept
• Marketing dept

External

• Importers/ Distributors
• Shipping Companies /Transporters
• Clearing & Forwarding agents
• Customs office
• Inspection companies
• Bank – Letter of Credit
• Transporters

Key Tasks

• Prepare proformas /orders/invoices/commercial invoices/packing lists/debit/credit memos/quality issue letters and ensure they are duly authorised.
• Liaise with planning/warehousing & distribution  to avail goods as per the incoming/expected export orders
• Maintain/reconcile the Export Customers Accounts not to exceed the bank guarantee limit (where applicable) and liaise with Accounts Dept. for the confirming of the incoming TT/Cash Deposit/LC/Cash against documents
• Analyse the commercial invoices into respective HS Codes and send to the clearing agents for preparation of all documentation pertaining to exports as per the requirement of each customer/country/region
• Ensure the Export Documents are returned by customers (duly stamped and signed as proof of Export) and prepare a report for the same.
• Follow up for adoption export prices on approval and communicate the same to customers and maintain a price matrix.
• Ensure implementation of approved trade offers and communicate the same to customers and country managers prior to the offer beginning
• To circulate an internal weekly report on status of the export orders in-house to all relevant parties and update customers accordingly
• To do a monthly order tracking report of delivery against targets set for each order. To circulate an internal reports including Lead time performance and take appropriate corrective action when the indexes are off
• To ensure all orders& invoice records and documentation are filed and maintained /updated regularly
• Ensure implementation of legal requirements for export as they might change from time to time
• Liaise with transporters and shipping lines on transportation of goods and process their payments
• Processing rate of exchange differences.
• Follow up when it is a requirement the preparation of Certificates of analysis and ensure the same are sent to customers or inspection companies.
• To serve telephone customers effectively and communicate business requirements to potential customers
• Maintain updated sales analysis per country /customer / product and communicate the same to the country managers every quarter
• Compile and update duty and tariff structures for all active export markets
• Daily filling in of local cheques.
• Filling of exceeded credit limit forms and ensuring they are duly approved by the relevant authority.
• Posting of sales in the General ledger and daily freezing of stocks.

Qualifications: University Degree
Professional: Computer Literate
Experience: 2 Years

Send CV’s only to milkah@myjobseye.com

ICPAC through AMESD is recruiting a Remote Sensing Assistant

JOB REFERENCE : ICPAC/AMESD/HR/6/RS_tech/2010

Location   : ICPAC, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title  : Remote Sensing Assistant

Grade   : Project staff

Accountable to : Official AMESD Counterpart

Duration   :  2 Years contract (24 months)

Salary   : 1,000.00 Euro per month

Background

The objective of the African Monitoring of the Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) Project (funded by the European Development Fund) is to enhance monitoring for sustainable management of the environment thereby contributing to poverty alleviation. Within the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region, the activities are focusing on the assessment and monitoring of land degradation and natural habitats for sustainable land management. The Regional Implementation Centre, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), a specialized institution providing climate information, prediction and early warning for applications in support of environmental management, is responsible for the overall management of the Thema and for developing the Natural Habitat Conservation (NHC) service. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director of ICPAC and the AMESD counterpart, the Remote Sensing Assistant will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Process and analyse remote sensing time series, mostly from Eumetcast data flow, and implement near real time processing chains;
• Develop and updating of the IGAD Thema image database;
• Maintain and use of the AMESD satellite ground receiving station;
• Organize and coordinate ground truthing missions, classify high resolution imagery;
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets and providing justification for performance gaps;
• Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the AMESD counterpart.

Education 

At least a bachelor’s degree in remote sensing science, geography, physics or related discipline with specialization in image processing and remote sensing software. 
 

Work experience

At least 5 years of working experience in operational remote sensing unit services or projects with a strong image processing component. Image server management and ground truthing experience. 

Competencies

• Digital image processing algorithms and raster methods;
• Remote sensing sofware and processing, particularly ERDAS Image suite, ENVI etc;
• Ability to customize image processing software with coded scripts in languages, including IDL;
• Image server management (ArcGIS image server or other);
• Surveying and ground truthing;
• System management and Linux operating system;
• Ability to prepare written reports in a clear, concise and meaningful manner;
• Ability to work in an international environment.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

  

Qualified and interested persons should send their applications to the ICPAC AMESD manager, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), P.O. Box 10304 00100 Nairobi, Kenya; E-mail: amesd@icpac.net, copy to director@icpac.net and AMESD TA-TE igad_thema@amesd.org by Monday 14^th of June 2010, 8:00 AM, enclosing a cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae containing details of their qualifications, experience, contact telephone, e-mail address as well as names and addresses of three referees.

ICPAC through AMESD is recruiting a driver

JOB REFERENCE : ICPAC/AMESD/HR/10/Driver/2010

Location   : ICPAC, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title  : Driver

Grade   : Project staff

Accountable to : Official AMESD Counterpart

Duration   :  3 Years contract (36 months)

Salary   : 600.00 Euro per month

Background

The objective of the African Monitoring of the Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) Project (funded by the European Development Fund) is to enhance monitoring for sustainable management of the environment thereby contributing to poverty alleviation. Within the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region, the activities are focusing on the assessment and monitoring of land degradation and natural habitats for sustainable land management. The Regional Implementation Centre, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), a specialized institution providing climate information, prediction and early warning for applications in support of environmental management, is responsible for the overall management of the Thema and for developing the Natural Habitat Conservation (NHC) service. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the AMESD counterpart and the AMESD TA-TE, the driver will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• To drive the Project Staff and ensure the safe custody, timely and efficient collections and deliveries as instructed.
• Drive the Project Staff and other authorized passengers as assigned.
• Deliver and collect goods, parcels etc as required.
• Facilitate occasional airport transfers of staff.
• Pay utility bills and licenses.
• Maintain the vehicle log book indicating mileage, task accomplished, departure and arrival times, fuel taken etc.
• Carry out routine maintenance checks daily and report any observed faults to the supervisor.
• Ensure that the vehicle is maintained in a serviceable condition and report any faults to the supervisor.
• Ensure that all vehicles licences are up to date and renewed in good time.
• Clean assigned vehicle daily.
• And any other duties as may be assigned by the Official AMESD Counterpart.

Education 

O’ Level 

Work experience

Five (5) years driving experience with a recognised Institution

Valid Driving License up to grade E

Certificate of good conduct 

Competencies

• Excellent driving skills
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills
• Defensive driving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required.
 

Qualified and interested persons should send their applications to the ICPAC AMESD manager, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), P.O. Box 10304 00100 Nairobi, Kenya; E-mail: amesd@icpac.net, copy to director@icpac.net and AMESD TA-TE igad_thema@amesd.org by Monday 14^th of June 2010, 8:00 AM, enclosing a cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae containing details of their qualifications, experience, contact telephone, e-mail address as well as names and addresses of three referees.

Accountant - ICPAC through AMESD

Location   : ICPAC, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title  : Accountant

Grade   : Project staff

Accountable to : Official AMESD Counterpart

Duration   :  3 Years contract (36 months)

Salary   : 1,500.00 Euro per month

Background

The objective of the African Monitoring of the Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) Project (funded by the European Development Fund) is to enhance monitoring for sustainable management of the environment thereby contributing to poverty alleviation. Within the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region, the activities are focusing on the assessment and monitoring of land degradation and natural habitats for sustainable land management. The Regional Implementation Centre, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), a specialized institution providing climate information, prediction and early warning for applications in support of environmental management, is responsible for the overall management of the Thema and for developing the Natural Habitat Conservation (NHC) service. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the AMESD counterpart and the AMESD TA-TE, the accountant will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• To maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure that all financial transactions comply with set organisational policies and procedures and internal controls are complied with in all instances.
• Ensure timely input of data required for preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Code and post journal voucher entries into general ledger.
• Prepare the balance sheet and trial ledger accounts.
• Manage, update and reconcile the provisions account.
• Prepare and manage VAT to ensure tax compliance.
• Update and review various account reconciliations to ensure correctness.
• Process and remit relevant taxes and levies as required.
• Review payroll run reports to ensure reliability and effect in payroll journals.
• Check all cash payments to ensure accuracy and that all amounts are accounted for.
• Monitor and reinforce internal controls.
• And any other duties that may be assigned by the AMESD Counterpart.

 

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA-K or ACCA.

 

Work experience

Three years experience. Experience working with computerised accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage, Sun etc. 

Competencies

• Accounting skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• EDF rules knowledge an asset;
• Attention to detail
• Reporting skills

 

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

  

Qualified and interested persons should send their applications to the ICPAC AMESD manager, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), P.O. Box 10304 00100 Nairobi, Kenya; E-mail: amesd@icpac.net, copy to director@icpac.net and AMESD TA-TE igad_thema@amesd.org by Monday 14^th of June 2010, 8:00 AM, enclosing a cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae containing details of their qualifications, experience, contact telephone, e-mail address as well as names and addresses of three referees.

ICPAC through AMESD is recruiting a secretary

JOB REFERENCE : ICPAC/AMESD/HR/7/Secr/2010

Location   : ICPAC, Nairobi, Kenya\Job Title  : Secretary

Grade   : Project staff

Accountable to : Official AMESD Counterpart

Duration   :  3 Years contract (36 months)

Salary   : 800.00 Euro per month

Background

The objective of the African Monitoring of the Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) Project (funded by the European Development Fund) is to enhance monitoring for sustainable management of the environment thereby contributing to poverty alleviation. Within the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region, the activities are focusing on the assessment and monitoring of land degradation and natural habitats for sustainable land management. The Regional Implementation Centre, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), a specialized institution providing climate information, prediction and early warning for applications in support of environmental management, is responsible for the overall management of the Thema and for developing the Natural Habitat Conservation (NHC) service. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the AMESD counterpart and the AMESD TA-TE, the secretary will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing efficient Secretarial support services. 
• Perform secretarial and administration duties for the Project.
• Monitor the use of the office telephones, reviewing the bills to ensure correct billing and liaising with service providers on any disputes.
• Follow up Senior Project Staff on routine reports to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Provide first level customer service support such as responding to general enquiries.
• Handle the enquiries directed to the senior staff offices in their absence; this may involve referring the enquirer to a more appropriate staff member.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence including e-mails to the general address.
• Ensure that the telephones and other office equipment are maintained and breakdowns immediately reported.
• Develop and implement an effective filing system.
• And any other duties that may be assigned by the Official AMESD Counterpart.

 

Education 

Diploma in Secretarial Studies with emphasis on office management, and advanced work processing skills.   

Work experience 

Experience of three years as a Secretary. Good knowledge of office management including records management 

Competencies

• Strong planning, organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong report writing, proof reading and editing skills
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and work within tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure discretion
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment

 

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

  

Qualified and interested persons should send their applications to the ICPAC AMESD manager, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), P.O. Box 10304 00100 Nairobi, Kenya; E-mail: amesd@icpac.net, copy to director@icpac.net and AMESD TA-TE igad_thema@amesd.org by Monday 14^th of June 2010, 8:00 AM, enclosing a cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae containing details of their qualifications, experience, contact telephone, e-mail address as well as names and addresses of three referees.

AFENET / WHO/AFRO Rapid Response Virtual Team of Experts Required

The increasing number of outbreaks from epidemic and pandemic prone diseases is a serious public health concern to AFENET, WHO/AFRO and Member States. Among the proposed strategies to address this challenge is the development and implementation of effective surveillance and response systems for prevention, early detection and timely response to mitigate the impact of these outbreaks in the shortest time possible.

AFENET is working with WHO/AFRO in setting up a Rapid Response Virtual Team of Experts in various disciplines to be deployed at the shortest possible time to provide technical support and guidance to Member State (s) experiencing outbreaks at a particular time.

The team of experts currently in place comprises the following field categories:

·         Biologists,

·         Biostatisticians,

·         Data managers,

·         Entomologists,

·         Epidemiologists,

·         Laboratory Specialists (Virologists, Microbiologists, Bacteriologists and Pathologists),

·         Logisticians,

·         Medical/Clinical Specialists,

·         Psycho-social experts/anthropologists.

·         WATSAN Engineers,

AFENET  is therefore requesting all the expert members in each of the above field of expertise to attach and send in softcopies of your CVs within the shortest time possible to AFENET secretariat to pool them in the database. The database is being established in partnership with WHO/AFRO.  

Your timely response to this noble cause will be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Dr. Busuulwa Monday/ Medical Epidemiologist

Cell1: +256-785-609076

Cell 2: +256-752-609076

Email: mbusuulwa@afenet.net

IT Support Officer Vacancy - World Vision

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

World Vision wishes to urgently recruit a highly competent and proactive person to fill the following position within the organization.

IT Support Officer – Last Mile Mobile Solutions

Purpose of the Position: The IT Support Officer is responsible for leading field-based IT operations pertaining to the Last Mile Mobile Solutions (LMMS) Project. This includes provision of technical support to commodity distribution field staff during field registrations/distributions

Key Responsibilities

* Work with the LMMS team in administering LMMS asset control procedures.
* Oversees wireless connectivity issues between mobile devices and roaming servers in field operations, trouble shooting where necessary.
* Ensures correct functioning of LMMS in beneficiary registration, enrollment, household updates and commodity distribution activities.
* Lead capacity development with staff to ensure adequate IT coverage.
* Ensure back-ups of field data collection and ensure safety of data collected in field operations.
* Lead regular technical training events with end users.
* Report technical failures, help to replicate problems and lead field installations with system upgrades/new releases.
* Document technical shortfalls within the existing mobile product offering and with new version releases.
* Serve as technical point of contact/support for field monitors and reports back to the core system delivery team on state of field deployments.
* Work with software developers and software partners in new systems development.
* Identify appropriate training methodologies and assist in delivery of such training to World Vision staff and partners on the LMMS.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

* Bachelors degree in Information Systems or related field
* Knowledge in Relational Database Management Systems — exposure to MySQL highly desirable, including the use of database management tools (MySQL Query Browser and Administrator).
* At least 2 years relevant working experience.
* Solid background in the Window Operating System and understanding of the Windows Mobile Platform
* Good networking skills — able to set up and administer wireless Ad-hoc peer-to-peer networking.
* Previous exposure to mobile hardware technologies.
* Understanding of object oriented languages — in particular Java
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Must have strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with attention to details.
* Must be able to work effectively with a diverse team.
* Ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks1
* Must be able to travel internationally.

Interested and qualified candidates who wish to apply for this position should send an application letter and detailed CV to World Vision East Africa Regional Office, School Lane Link Road, R 0. Box 30473-00100 Westlands, Nairobi or wvaro_recruit@wvi.org by June 15, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible

Drivers Vacancy - UNDP Kenya

Drivers Vacancy - UNDP Kenya

UNDP Kenya would like to recruit drivers to provide reliable and safe driving services ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Education.
• Possession of a valid national driving licence.
• Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Additional occupational training such as first aid, defensive driving, security awareness would be an asset.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ work experience as a driver, preferably with the government or an international organization;
• Safe driving record;
• Good knowledge of and experience driving in Nairobi and its environs as well as other parts of Kenya.
• Knowledge and ability to operate office equipment, radio communication equipment and audio visual, media production equipment such as digital camera, video recorder and maintain electronic files will be an added advantage.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and Swahili is a requirement.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located at http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 16 June 2010. Select “vacancies” under “Operations’s and click on ‘erecruit.echo-systems.net Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.

All things being equal, female drivers will be given preference.

Club Accountant & Account’s Clerk Vacancy

A busy upcountry members’ club is seeking to recruit an accountant. We are looking for an honest, self motivated individual with the ability to coordinate activities within financial accounting to ensure that relevant and accurate information useful for decision-making is provided at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the overall accounting work in the club
• Implementing & overseeing internal systems & controls
• Ensuring that statutory deductions & obligations are effectively, accurately and promptly acted upon.
• Preparation and presentation of timely & accurate monthly/periodical management accounts with the ability to respond to issues raised by the club directors.

The Candidate

The preferred candidate should have the following qualifications & qualities;

• minimum of certified public accountant final - CPA(K)
• minimum of 3 yrs relevant experience in similar position with strong financial &accounting background
• ability to be productive with minimum supervision demonstrating high degree of diligence & integrity
• computer proficiency with experience in accounting packages e.g. quick books, etc

NB: experience in a Members Club /hotel industry will be an added advantage

ii) Account’s Clerk

Reporting to the club accountant, the successful candidate should possess the following qualifications & qualities;

• Minimum of certified public accountant part ii (section 3 or 4)
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in computer operations e.g. quick books , etc
• Experience in a members club /hotel industry will be an added advantage

Applications

Qualified candidates for two positions are invited to send their application letters together with a detailed C.V. with three professional referees, copies of certificates & testimonials including daytime telephone contacts by: 21st June 2010 to:

The Managing Director,
P. O. Box 139 - 10400,
Nanyuki

First Assurance Company Vacancies

First Assurance Company Limited with a vision to be the Preferred and Trusted Provider of Insurance and Integrated Financial Services is one of the fastest growing Composite Insurance Company in the Region and have elaborate expansion program both Locally and Regionally.

We recently opened our Tanzania Subsidiary and are focusing on other Regional Countries.

In pursuit of our growth and vision we are looking for committed and talented qualified professionals to join our Management Team in the following positions.

1. Underwriting Manager

The overall responsibility will be to provide Leadership to the Department Team.

Key duties will include:-

• Ensure prudent underwriting by developing and implementing the Underwriting guidelines.
• Ensure prompt and accurate invitation of renewals and follow ups.
• Monitor performance of business underwritten.
• Ensure prompt preparation of cover notes and policy documents.
• Guide the Marketing Department on quotations requested.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must have a Degree in the relevant field in business and ACII qualifications.
• Seven (7) Years working experience in General Insurance, three (3) of which should be in Underwriting Department as a Leader.

2. Claims Manager

The overall responsibility will be to provide Leadership to the Department Team and ensure customer satisfaction.

Key duties will include:-

• Ensure adequate reserving and regular review
• Ensure prompt settlement of claims
• Ensure efficient claims processing
• Ensure prompt preparation of Management and Statutory Reports
• Ensure claims paid are within policy issued.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must have a Degree in the relevant field in business or Law and ACII qualifications.
• Seven (7) Years working experience in General Insurance, Three (3) of which should be in Claims Department as Leader.

3. Underwriter - Medical

The overall responsibility is underwriting of new and existing business within the set up policy.

Key Duties will include:-

• Ensure preparation of cover notes, debit notes and policy documents.
• Ensure prompt and accurate invitation of renewals and follow ups.
• Ensure premium written has been paid up.
• Monitor performance of business underwritten.

Qualifications and experience

• Candidates must have a degree in relevant field with minimum or 3 years experience in medical underwriting.

4. Motor Assessor

The overall responsibility is to ensure that the Motor Claims Assessments are processed promptly and prudently.

Key duties will include:-

• Work with External Assessors to ensure assessments are reasonable.
• Review performance of Garages and External Assessors.
• Ensure parts approved for repairs are fitted.
• Ensure secure storage of salvages.
• Ensure customer satisfaction of repair works undertaken.
• Create data base of parts and repair prices for all models.

Qualifications and experience

• Candidates must have Mechanical Engineering Degree or Higher National Diploma with 5 years experience.

5. Reinsurance Manager

The overall responsibility is to provide leadership in the department.

Key duties will include:-

• Ensure the Reinsurance Covers and Treaties are adequate for our business needs.
• Ensure prompt payment and recoveries from Reinsurers.
• Ensure prompt premium payment and claims recoveries to Reinsurers.
• Ensure Underwriters and Claims Staff are conversant with Reinsurance terms.
• Coordinate Reinsurance renewals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must have the relevant degree with ACII Qualifications and 5 Years experience in Reinsurance Department.

Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and copies of professional/educational certificates by 11th June, 2010 to:-

Human Resources Manager
First Assurance Company Limited
P O Box 30064 00100, Nairobi

M&E Specialist Vacancy - Academy for Educational Development (AED)

The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program. TEPD is a Ministry of Education (MOE) program supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by AED.

The goal of TEPD is to build capacity of public primary and secondary Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) to be effective teacher training institutions in Kenya. TEPD will also coordinate introduction of ICT in teacher training under the Accelerating 21st Century Education (ACE) program, which is a public/private partnership initiative.

Position is based in Nairobi with travel up to 35% to TTCs and schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monitoring of all activities of the different components of the program through the collection of data; including development of tools, compiling the data into a database, preparing reports, and developing dissemination strategies.
• Lead the development, baseline, and implementation of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
• Prepare quarterly and/or annual data reports to USAID based on PMP data collected, and report on progress, accomplishments or potential setbacks to COP.
• Work closely with the MOE on joint visits to TTCs and schools, and through information sharing between the TEPD M&E system and the MOE EMIS system.
• Work directly with sub-grantee to ensure that the data and information gathered through their M&E approach is linked to the larger TEPD M&E system.
• Identify opportunities and mechanisms for program improvement based on monitoring and evaluation findings in collaboration with program staff and local partners.
• Provide support for designing and implementing a learning measurement tool as part of the ACE activity.
• Provide support for gathering data and information for input into TEPD policy studies, including a study to measure institutional-level change at the teacher training colleges as a result of the TEPD Program.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree minimum, PhD preferred in Education or Evaluation or equivalent, and experience in Education Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or related fields. Experience in teacher training would be an added advantage.
• 7-10 years relevant experience in project and program evaluation, research, survey implementation. (Experience in evaluation a must; field experience highly desirable.)
• USAID or other donor-funded program experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a results-oriented team.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills in English.
• Computer skills including Excel and relevant statistical packages (SPSS).

How to apply

Interested individuals should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for this position and their CV to ecaregionaloffice@aed.org before June 11, 2010.

We thank all individuals for their interest in AED; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

ICT Specialist Vacancy - Academy for Educational Development (AED)

The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking to recruit an ICT Specialist for the United USAID-funded Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program. TEPD’s goal is to build capacity of public primary and secondary teacher training colleges to be effective teacher training institutions in Kenya.

TEPD will also coordinate introduction of ICT in teacher training under the Accelerating 21st Century Education (ACE) project, a public/private partnership with Ministry of Education, USAID, Cisco, Intel and Microsoft.

The ICT Specialist will be responsible for providing leadership, technical assistance and project management for ICT activities within TEPD, with a focus on the ACE program. Position is based in Nairobi with travel up to 35% to schools and colleges in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the implementation of ACE and ICT activities, trainings and evaluation to improve the quality of education through effective use of technology.
• Supervise work of the ICT field coordinator, short-term consultants and sub-contractors.
• Provide support to the MOE, ACE partners, 23 primary and secondary schools, and 3 teacher training colleges in the design and integration of ICTs in educational instruction.
• Oversee procurement, delivery and installation of ICT equipment.
• Coordinate communication on the status of ACE activities with a view to sharing successes, failures and challenges of ACE project.

Qualifications

• Masters preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Practical knowledge, skills and abilities usually acquired through an advanced degree in education, social sciences, business, computer science or related field and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Kenya training teachers, applying ICTs in education to classrooms at primary and secondary school levels and overseeing installation and maintenance of computer equipment.
• Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.
• Proven management and organizational skills, with high degree of initiative and ability to innovate.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Program and of external partnership; able to take responsibility for own actions, access priorities and perform a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy.
• A self-managed learner who continuously enhances and expands his/her computer Internet and web-based skills to enhance the effectiveness of the AED project.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

How to apply

Interested individuals should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for this position and their CV to ecaregionaloffice@aed.org before June 11, 2010.

We thank all individuals for their interest in AED; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Teacher Education Specialist Vacancy (TES) - Academy for Educational Development (AED)

The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking to recruit a Teacher Education Specialist (TES) for the Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program. TEPD is a Ministry of Education program supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by AED.

The goal of TEPD is to build capacity of public primary and secondary Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs) to be effective teacher training institutions in Kenya. TEPD will also coordinate introduction of ICT in teacher training under the Accelerating 21st Century Education (ACE) program, which is a public/private partnership initiative.

Position is based in a TTC with travel up to 35% to TTCs and schools in Nyanza, Western Kenya and Rift Valley.

Responsibilities

• Manage TEPD activities at the TTC-level and work closely with the TEPD team to ensure that training activities in assigned TTCs are implemented according to the TEPD-wide approach and work plan.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the tutor training program.
• Serve as a critical link between TEPD and the TTCs, maintaining excellent communication between the college-level leadership and TEPD.
• Provide necessary follow-up for all training activities including training of tutors on preparation of trainees, ICT training, and HIV and AIDS activities.
• Support the establishment of Professional Development Centers and establishment of model classrooms in nearby primary schools.
• Work closely with the M&E Specialist to ensure that TTC-level data is captured in the TEPD M&E system.
• Contribute to the technical areas of the TEPD work program, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree minimum in Education, and experience in Education Planning and Management desirable
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in teacher training in Kenya
• Knowledge and experience in adult learning strategies
• Research experience in TEPD technical content areas desirable (teacher competency framework, multi-grade large class, HIV and AIDS, and child-centered strategies)
• Demonstrated ability to work within a results-oriented team
• Excellent oral/written communication skills in English
• Computer skills essential

How to apply

Interested individuals should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for this position and their CV to ecaregionaloffice@aed.org before June 11, 2010. We thank all individuals for their interest in AED; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

ICT Field Coordinator Vacancy - Academy for Educational Development (AED)

The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is seeking to recruit an ICT Field Coordinator for the USAID-funded Teacher Education and Professional Development (TEPD) program. TEPD's goal is to build capacity of public primary and secondary teacher training colleges to be effective teacher training institutions in Kenya.

TEPD will also coordinate introduction of ICT in teacher training under the Accelerating 21st Century Education (ACE) program, a public/private partnership with Ministry of Education, USAID, Cisco, Intel and Microsoft. The ICT Field Coordinator will provide technical assistance to implement the ICT activities within TEPD, with a focus on the ACE program.

Position will be based at either Garissa or Mombasa and will travel up to 50% time to support schools and colleges in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Strategically coordinate and manage the implementation of ACE project activities, trainings and evaluation to improve the quality of education through effective use of technology.
• Provide ongoing technical support and mentoring at 23 schools and 3 colleges to assist them in using ICTs in the classroom.
• Provide the TEPD and ACE partnership with quality information, observations, comments and recommendations to support the implementation of ACE activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Practical knowledge, skills and abilities usually acquired through a degree in education, social sciences, business, computer science or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Kenya training teachers, applying ICTs in education to classrooms at primary and secondary school levels and overseeing installation and maintenance of computer equipment.
• Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, with high degree of initiative and ability to innovate.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Program and of external partnership; able to take responsibility for own actions, access priorities and perform a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills.

How to apply

Interested individuals should send a cover letter specifying their interest and qualifications for this position and their CV to ecaregionaloffice@aed.org before June 11, 2010.

We thank all individuals for their interest in AED; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V