Consultancy Services on Integrated Rehabilitation of Degraded Sites on Lake Naivasha Water Catchment

Terms of Reference

For Individual Consultants / Contractors (IC)

Post Title: Consultancy Services on Integrated Rehabilitation of Degraded Sites on Lake Naivasha Water Catchment

Agency / Project Name: Africa Adaptation Programme-Kenya

1) General Background

The Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR) is implementing the Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP). The AAP is a two year project funded by the Government of
Japan, through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The main objective of AAP is to steer Kenya towards climate change resilient development by strengthening institutional and systemic capacity and leadership to address climate change risks and capture opportunities through a national approach to adaptation.

It is designed to support the long-term efforts of Kenya to further develop her capability to successfully identify, design and implement holistic adaptation and disaster risk reduction programmes that are aligned with national development priorities.

One of the support areas by the AAP-Kenya is that of piloting adaptation processes and approaches to climate change. In this respect, AAP is piloting rehabilitation of the Lake
Naivasha Water Catchment.

Lake Naivasha is a Ramsar site recognized as ecologically fragile ecosystem. Its rehabilitation requires compliance with Kenya’s internal commitment to protect it as well as ensuring that developments in this catchment are in strict compliance with Environmental Management and Coordination Act,1999 (EMCA).

The catchment is currently under severe stress manifested by dry rivers, loss of biodiversity, decreasing lake water levels and increased siltation. The MEMR is focusing on supporting restoration of the catchment through afforestation, reforestation, direct soil erosion control and rehabilitation of surface water dams/pans.

The MEMR in collaboration with stakeholders has done reconnaissance work on the water catchment that includes inventory, hydrology mapping and geo-referencing of the dams in
the Greater Nyandarua District and will extend this to the whole of former White Highlands.

To support successful restoration of the Lake Naivasha catchment, the MEMR through the AAP wishes to engage a consultancy to undertake a comprehensive study leading to prioritized actions for integrated rehabilitation of the catchment.

The consultancy will build on the already undertaken work that is mentioned above by the MEMR and other ongoing initiatives in the catchment. The consultancy team will therefore be expected to engage into active consultation with the MEMR’s and the target sectors’ technical staff involved in the restoration of the catchment.

The consultancy will form a case study to inform content of the National Master Plan for conservation of the water catchment areas in Kenya. Therefore the consultancy team will work
together with the Task Force responsible for developing the Master Plan for conservation of the water catchment areas, planned for completion by June, 2011.

2) Objectives of the Assignment

The objectives of the consultancy services are to:

1. Collate and synthesize the existing information on the target catchment and others (e.g. soil quality and erodibility, hydrological status, social-economic profile, ecological characteristics, etc) and identify gaps in conservation interventions;
2. Determine areas that need rehabilitation using various interventions (including community based and major actors’ actions) that entail growing trees, construction of soil and water conservation structures, waste management and engagement of the youth through “Kazi Kwa Vijana” approach.;
3. Establish a baseline including identifying qualitative and qualitative indicators for monitoring impacts of land degradation and remedial interventions.
4. Carry out cost benefit analysis of the interventions;
5. Identify mechanisms for maintaining appropriate balance within the catchment and the lake water systems(i.e. sustainable water harvesting approaches);
6. Estimate the cost of rehabilitating prioritized dams and pans in the catchment and the volume of water that can be captured after the rehabilitation;
7. Establish the status of dam/pan in terms of existence/absence of beacons, the original designs of the dams and pans(if any) and re-design works (where necessary), including intake and spillways and the status of the catchment’s pans/dams;
8. Assess the institutional arrangements appropriate for application of the Payment for Environmental Services principle;
9. Recommend appropriate approach for rehabilitation of the catchment focusing on the four entry-points (e.g. Green Schools and growing trees, waste management, soil conservation and water harvesting); and
10. Recommend possible linkages and synergies with other initiatives in the catchment.
11. Support input of primary information content, writing and editing of the Master Plan for conservation of water catchment areas.

3) Scope of Work

The consultancy will lead the following deliverables:

• Inception reports detailing the understanding/interpretation of the TORs; the methodology of carrying out the assignment; time- bound work plan, financial proposal and implementation schedule which will be agreed upon with MEMR
• Assessments of the existing rivers and dam/pans capacities, status, and the cost of dams/pans rehabilitation. These may include re-design works (where necessary),
• Assessments of environmental and socio-economic impacts of dams/pans;
• Identify needs for construction of additional pans/dams especially to capture surface run-off water;
• Bids of the dams/pans rehabilitation/construction;
• An interim report on priority issues for rehabilitation;
• Draft project document;
• Presentation to stakeholders (MEMR and relevant sectoral teams);
• Final project document (Technical and Financial)
• Draft Master Plan

5) Required Expertise

Professional composition

A team of professionals that will form a consortium, which include but not limited to the following: water engineer, soil and water resources management expert, environmental
economist, project costing and financing expert, sociologist, forester/agro-forester, soil and water conservation specialist, gender specialist, institutional/organizational management expert and information documentation, editing and publishing expert.

Qualifications

At least a Masters degree with a minimum of five (5) years experience for assisting consultants; however the lead expert/consultants is expected to have more than ten (10) years of relevant experience.

Requirement for consideration

• Each of the team members should demonstrate expertise in own area of profession, with a clear indication of successful delivery of similar assignment during the past five years
• Ability and commitment to work successfully as a member of a team as evidenced by a signed commitment agreement, deposited with the client;
• Proven track record of having accomplished results-oriented assignments and consultancy experience, demonstrated by references shown as listing of the main clients for whom similar services were delivered locally and internationally during the last five years
• CVs of the applicant (signed) confirming that will work in the consortium;
• Applicants that wish to lead the team must indicate so in the bidding letter;

Above requirements apply to firms that would like to forward applications.

Individual consultants are also encouraged to apply, since efforts will be made to constitute a consortium of experts.

Application Procedure

Interested and Qualified consultants should submit their application which should include the following;

1. CVs and P11 forms for the consultant(s)
2. Proposal for implementation of the include detailed methodology assignment
3. Letter of authority to appoint the lead Consultant by the team of consultants (in case of consortia)

All applications should be submitted to consultants.ken@undp.org on or before close of business 4th May 2011.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

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Receptionist and Secretary Job vacancy in Kenya

Medium Sized consulting company is looking for a receptionist - cum - secretary

Required:

• Secretarial & Front Office Mgt. Training
• Computer Literate in Ms Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Access
• Minimum two years experience in a busy professional firm
• Basic accounting knowledge preferred

Send applications by 30th April 2011 to: info@koditexconsulting.co.ke

Tel: 020-2229783
0715-051395

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Customer Care Job recruitment in Kenya

A local company is looking for suitable persons to fill a customer facing role.

Applicants must have proven customer service skills, be excellent communicators in both English & Kiswahili, outgoing & confident and must have completed high school.

Send your CV and covering letter to: info@spreadmarketing.com

Subject: job Application.

Deadline: 27.04.201 1

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Oxfam Caterer / Cateress Job in Dadaab, Kenya Programme

Based in Dadaab, Kenya Programme

Fixed term Contract upto June 2011

Who we are

Oxfam GB in partnership with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has set up water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services programme for the refugees in Dadaab Refugee camp.

In support of this, we are seeking to recruit a Caterer / Cateress to manage the staff kitchen.

The role

The Caterer/Cateress will manage the kitchen staff as well as oversee the preparation of all meals in Oxfam GB Dadaab main office and IFO 2.

The post holder will be required to train and build the capacity of the kitchen staff and take lead in the establishment of a proper cafeteria with high standards and quality foods.

S/he will be expected to keep up to date kitchen inventory records and also manage the stock of all the kitchen supplies and forward plan for replenishment accordingly.

The incumbent of this position will supervise and coordinate culinary activities in the kitchen while managing all aspects of health and safety.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will have a certificate/Diploma in Catering or Food and Beverage Production from a recognised institution with proven practical experience of catering in a recognised reputable hospitality establishment.

You should have good interpersonal and people management skills as well as excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Swahili.

In addition to good customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure, you will be required to be in possession of training and inventory management skills.

To apply

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include two referees, preferably your current line manager to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 5th May 2011

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Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Internal Auditor Job Vacancy in Kenya

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is one of the five regional components of the African Standby Force established by the African Union for the purpose of containing the scourge of conflicts and enhancing peace and security in the continent.

The Eastern Africa Region, as defined by the African Union Commission (AUC), is composed of 14 Member States: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Eastern Africa Standby Force Coordination Mechanism (EASFCOM) wishes to recruit additional competent personnel to enhance internal controls.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates from Member States to fill a vacant position as outlined below.

EASFCOM will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet its requirements.

Qualified women are encouraged to apply. Applications should be received not later than 6th May 2011.

Internal Auditor
(1 Post)
Station: EASFCOM, Nairobi, Kenya

Grade: P3 Step1
Report to: The Director

Major Objective of the Job: To independently and objectively undertake audits on EASF Structures in accordance with internationally accepted auditing standards, obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to provide a reasonable basis for the opinion on the organization’s financial statements.

Essential Functions

• Conducts audits to determine the accuracy of financial transactions, compliance with EASF policies and guidelines, institutional Regulations, hosting nation laws and regulations, contractual requirements, presence of internal controls and reliance on organizational structure.
• Conducts internal protective and constructive audits of the controls, financial records, administrative procedures and operations of EASF Structures in accordance with organizational policies and guidelines and Internal Standards of Auditing.
• Prepares audit programs and working papers in accordance with International Auditing Standards, documentation of performance through narratives, flowcharts, manual and/or computer generated spreadsheets.
• Preparation and Identification of factors causing deficiencies, lapses and non compliances and providing constructive and practical recommendations in audit reports.
• Working closely with external auditors.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of International Standards of Auditing as well as the International Financial and Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Considerable knowledge and experience in accounting, budgeting, statistical research methodologies and cost-benefit analysis, and general organizational structure, functions and operations of a regional organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in accounting, commerce or related field from a recognized University with full membership with an internationally recognized professional auditing/accounting institution.
• Professional Auditing qualifications are essential.
• At least five years continuous auditing experience in a regional organization or an international professional auditing firm.

Terms and Conditions

The post is tenable on a three (3) year contract term to an ideal candidate who shall be within age brackets of 30 - 45 years of age.

How to apply

Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV with three referees should be submitted only by E-Mail, registered mail or courier service to:

Director
EASFCOM
Karen - Westwood Park Rd, off Ngong Rd., next to Kenya Defence Staff College
P.O. Box 1444 - 00502, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
Fax: (254) (0)20 88 46 96
E-Mail: easbricom@easbrig.org.

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Kennel Vet Technician Job in Naivasha Kenya

Title: Kennel Vet Technician

Reports to: Kennel Manager

Duration: Fulltime

Location: Naivasha, Kenya

Date: May 2011

Position Purpose: To provide assistance in oversight and management of the day-to-day care and maintenance of 100+ working service dogs at a Naivasha-based kennel.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Oversight and management in caring for K-9 dogs (water, feeding, grooming)
• Coordinate/manage health and well-being of K-9s (whelping, veterinary visits, innoculations, deworming, tick and flea control, weight assessment)
• Manage medical/medicine inventories and equipment.
• Maintain diaries and records.
• Teach basic dog care clinics.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements and Credentials:

Skills & Knowledge:

• demonstrated interest and ability in caring and working with dogs
• excellent interpersonal skills
• ability to understand and speak basic English, follow instructions, and work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• interest and ability in working with K-9 dogs

Experience:

• 5 years of veterinary clinic experience

Education:

• University or relevant courses.
• Form 4 graduate, with science courses and experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Salary Scale: 11,000/- to 20,000/-

*But negotiable depending on experience*

Please apply stating your current salary

Applications: Please send up to date CV, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

Summit Recruitment & Training
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen.
Email: sue@summitrecruitment-kenya.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate on email which position you are interested in.

Deadline: 2nd May 2011

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VSF Germany Project Manager Job in Marsabit Kenya

Background: VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

The Project: VSF G is preparing to implement the Water Facility project in partnership with Solidarites international in Northern Kenya. The proposed project will be implemented in the Northern Marsabit area of Kenya, an Arid and Semi Arid Land (ASAL). Activities will be implemented in 11 localities in the northern half of Marsabit. In terms of administrative boundaries, these localities are located in Loiyangalani, Chalbi and North Horr Districts, which have been recently subdivided from the “former Marsabit District”.

Northern Marsabit is one of the poorest areas in Kenya. It is an area predominantly inhabited by the pastoralist communities. The region suffers from recurrent droughts and regular clashes among tribes living in the region as well as with tribes from the neighboring countries of Ethiopia and Sudan.VSF Germany shall implement the water activities in the traditionally pastoral communities of El Gade, Balesa and Dukana. These communities use over 100 protected and unprotected shallow wells which are almost all open to both human and animal use.

The problem here is rather water quality than water quantity. In response, VSF G will construct shallow wells using well rings cast in concrete and build the capacity of the local well builders to build these wells and donate at least 4 well moulds when the work is finished. In this way, VSF-G will introduce an improved (but still familiar) water point technology to the community.

We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of the project. The position is field based in Marsabit with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other partner organizations & the Head of Programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be responsible for the project implementation.
• Ensure the project implementation progress is in line with the activity work plan.
• Permanently monitor activities and report progress to the Project Coordinator
• Ensure that donor regulations are adhered too and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
• Manage the project budget ensuring strict monitoring on all expenditure.
• Participate and contribute to relevant project related network and links.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the project.
• Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the project narratives for internal and donor reporting.
• Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific Expert agencies and build on arising community needs for furtherance of humanitarian Intervention as required.
• Represent VSFG in various project forum and networking levels.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required

• University Degree in Social Sciences/Animal Science or Development related field.
• Postgraduate degree in development related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years experience in development work.
• Team leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities
• Excellent computer knowledge, managerial and report writing skills
• Knowledge of Pastoral market access issues in the region
• Working knowledge of EC & USAID/OFDA rules and regulations.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to:

VSF Germany, Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong’ Road, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org

Indicate on the subject the Job Title applicable.

Applicants will be assessed alongside internal candidates

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Closing date for receiving applications is 5th May, 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.

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Volunteer Hospital Administrator Job in Kisumu Kenya - Widows & Orphans International

International Volunteering Opportunity

We are looking for a Volunteer Hospital Administrator to support the team already working at Port Florence Community Hospital in Kisumu-Kenya.

Port Florence Community Hospital was established in 2003 by volunteer student doctors and nurses to respond to the healthcare needs of the communities in and around Kisumu.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life through providing health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk and those living in underserved communities of Kisumu.

Port Florence Community Hospital is the largest community hospital in Nyanza (50 beds), it offers paediatrics, general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics& gynaecology and internal medicine. It also serves as a major referral centre in Nyanza, with approximately 250 patients admitted, 250 OPD consultations and 100 surgical procedures monthly.

Brief Job description

Your primary responsibilities will involve managing the hospital i.e. setting standards and quality assurance of patient care, maintaining and improving inter unit collaboration, establishing effective hospital infection control practices, monitoring research and training activities.

You will need to have: an established record as a hospital administrator in a large hospital/health care facility (and/or a masters degree in Hospital/Health service management), strong personnel, communication and financial management skills, an understanding of quality standards and controls, mentoring and staff development, be a team player with the ability to work and interact within a multicultural environment

This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and expertise to work with a positive and vibrant team and to be involved in an exciting programme that has tangible results. This role is full-time, with possibilities of emergencies from time to time.

Further Details

To apply please visit our website www.worphan.com, go to the 'medical volunteers needed section', click on your chosen role to access the job description and application form. Once completed, email your application to yvonne@worphan.com

Closing date: 30 May 2011

Please read the volunteer participation agreement before you apply.

http://www.worphan.com/index.php/volunteer-participation-agreement

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Volunteer Doctors Jobs in Kisumu Kenya - Widows & Orphans International

International Volunteering Opportunity

We are looking for Volunteer Doctors to support the team already working at Port Florence Community Hospital in Kisumu-Kenya. To be part of this team, you will have to; Port Florence Community Hospital was established in 2003 by volunteer student doctors and nurses to respond to the healthcare needs of the communities in and around Kisumu.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life through providing health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk and those living in underserved communities of Kisumu.

Port Florence Community Hospital is the largest community hospital in Nyanza (50 beds), it offers paediatrics, general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics& gynaecology and internal medicine. It also serves as a major referral centre in Nyanza, with approximately 250 patients admitted, 250 OPD consultations and 100 surgical procedures monthly.

Brief Job Description

Your primary role as a doctor will be to apply your medical knowledge and skills to diagnose, facilitate prevention and management of disease. You will work on wards and out-patient clinic as well as refer patients to a wide range of other appropriate health care professionals, including nurses, radiographers, pharmacists and physiotherapists

You will need to have: an established record as a doctor in a large hospital/health care facility, a medical degree, strong communication skills, an understanding of quality standards and controls, be a team player with the ability to work and interact within a multicultural environment

This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and expertise to work with a positive and vibrant team and to be involved in an exciting programme that has tangible results. This role is full-time, with possibilities of emergencies from time to time.

Further Details

To apply please visit our website www.worphan.com, go to the ‘medical volunteers needed section’, click on your chosen role to access the job description and application form. Once completed, email your application to yvonne@worphan.com

Closing date: 31 May 2011

Please read the volunteer participation agreement before you apply.

http://www.worphan.com/index.php/volunteer-participation-agreement

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Volunteer Nurses Jobs in Kisumu Kenya - Widows & Orphans International

International Volunteering Opportunity

We are looking for Volunteer Nurses to support the team already working at Port Florence Community Hospital in Kisumu-Kenya. To be part of this team, you will have to; Port Florence Community Hospital was established in 2003 by volunteer student doctors and nurses to respond to the healthcare needs of the communities in and around Kisumu.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life through providing health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk and those living in underserved communities of Kisumu.

Port Florence Community Hospital is the largest community hospital in Nyanza (50 beds), it offers paediatrics, general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics& gynaecology and internal medicine. It also serves as a major referral centre in Nyanza, with approximately 250 patients admitted, 250 OPD consultations and 100 surgical procedures monthly.

Brief Job Description

You will typically be providing practical nursing care i.e. checking temperatures, blood pressure and respiration rates, assisting doctors with physical examinations, giving drugs and injections, cleaning and dressing wounds and administering blood transfusions and drips. Much of your work is likely to involve using a mixture of hi-tech and traditional medical equipment.

You will need to have: an established record as a nurse in a large hospital/health care facility, be a registered nurse, practical nursing skills, strong communication skills, an understanding of quality standards and controls, be a team player with the ability to work and interact within a multicultural environment

This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and expertise to work with a positive and vibrant team and to be involved in an exciting programme that has tangible results. This role is full-time, with possibilities of emergencies from time to time.

Further Details

To apply please visit our website www.worphan.com, go to the medical volunteers needed section, click on your chosen role to access the job description and application form.

Once completed, email your application to yvonne@worphan.com

Please read the volunteer participation agreement before you apply.
http://www.worphan.com/index.php/volunteer-participation-agreement

Closing date: 31 May 2011

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ILRI Research Technician - Aflatoxin Project Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 140,833)

Vacancy Number: RT/BECA/AFLATOXIN/04/11

Department: Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 2 year contract renewable

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI also manages the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub at ILRI, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. BecA is an initiative developed within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)/ African Union African Biosciences initiative.

It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA Hub facilities are world class, including a range of molecular, plant transformation, and genomics laboratories and equipment (e.g. 454 sequencing, Biosaftey level 3 laboratory, plant growth facilities).

The Hub hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources.

Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/.

The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Research Technician whose key responsibilities will be as follows:

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under supervision of research scientists;
• Provide technical support to the aflatoxin research team, especially on mycotoxin diagnostics and fungal characterization
• Establishment and curation of databases containing overall project data;
• Culturing and characterization of fungal isolates;
• Genotyping and sequence analysis;
• Use of HPLC for identification of mycotoxins;
• Implement a barcoding system for sample and information storage;
• Near Infrared Spectroscopy for identification of fungal contamination and grain traits;
• Ensure observation of good laboratory practice including proper maintenance of equipment;
• Prepare purchase requisition of consumable items
• Assist in coordination of permit acquisition with the institute’s health and safety office

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Biological Sciences with 3 years experience or equivalent, or Bachelor of Science degree or Higher National Diploma in Biomedical Sciences with 5 years experience.
• Experience in a research environment, specifically including HPLC, ELISA and microbiology
• Experience with fungal culturing and characterization, NIR, and molecular biology is a plus.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Computer literacy in MS Office programs is essential
• Knowledge of MS Access and bioinformatics would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience with Aspergillus flavus in the context of maize;
• Experience using HPLC;
• Experience using Near Infrared Spectroscopy.

Terms of appointment: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is on initial 2 year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Job level and salary : This position is job level 2D and starting salary is KES 140,833 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.

Applications: Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 5 May 2011.

The position title and reference number “RT/BECA/AFLATOXIN/04/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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ILRI Post Doctoral Scientist - Aflatoxin Project Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy Number: PD/BECA/04/11

Department: Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 2 year term appointment with possibility for renewal

Base salary from USD 35,000 plus attractive international staff benefits package

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development.

ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

ILRI also manages the Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA) Hub at ILRI, a new centre for excellence in modern plant and animal biology in Africa. BecA is an initiative developed within the framework of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)/ African Union African Biosciences initiative.

It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA Hub facilities are world class, including a range of molecular, plant transformation, and genomics laboratories and equipment (e.g. 454 sequencing, Biosaftey level 3 laboratory, plant growth facilities).

The Hub hosts and conducts research in crop, microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources.

Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/.

The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Scientist whose key responsibilities will be as follows:

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the establishment and application of a mycotoxin diagnostics facility in Kenya;
• Liaise closely with collaborators in Kenya, Tanzania, Australia and USA;
• Conduct molecular and morphological characterization of Aspergillus species;
• Identify genetic sources of reduced susceptibility to aflatoxin accumulation in maize.

Requirements

• A PhD degree obtained no more than 5 years ago in the field of plant genetics, plant pathology and/or mycology;
• Experience working with mycotoxins and characterizing fungi;
• Experience with molecular biology, including working knowledge of standard tools for sequence characterization;
• Experience working in an advanced biotechnology research group;
• Proficiency with standard statistical analysis;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to perform in a multicultural research environment as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• Experience in any of the following areas will be considered an asset;
• Experience with Aspergillus flavus in the context of maize;
• Experience using HPLC;
• Experience using Near Infrared Spectroscopy.

Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Terms of appointment: The position is Scientist/Research Level 4A and is on a 2 year term appointment with possibility for renewal for one year contingent upon individual performance and continued funding. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – Medical insurance – Life insurance – and allowances for: – Education – Housing and baggage.

Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and indicating earliest availability, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to email: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 16 May 2011.

The position title and reference number POST DOCTORAL SCIENTIST: AFLATOXIN PROJECT:PD/BECA/04/11 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI, visit our Website at www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.


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British American Financial Advisor (Insurance & Investment Sales) Jobs in Kenya

As part of our growth strategy in 2011 and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit experienced, dynamic, innovative and high caliber individuals to fill the following 10 positions.

Reporting to the Unit Manager and operating in a highly competitive and dynamic environment, this challenging position requires the candidates to perform the following functions:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospecting for clients for the provision of insurance and investment services and products including unit trusts, life insurance, monthly investment plans, education plans, General insurance, Retirement planning, offshore products etc.
• Introduce and sell investments to customers and prospects through preparing and presenting a financial plan to the clients and monitoring their progress towards achieving their goals.
• Maintain a regular follow-up with clients to maintain a strong customer service.
• Review investments/strategies/goals with existing clients.
• Meet with clients and prospects to discuss and evaluate all aspects of financial planning and services.
• Determine specific customer needs and ensure that appropriate market transactions are executed.
• Develop and maintain contacts for the sales of personal investment products to existing and prospective customers.

Qualifications, Skills and Ability Requirements

• A BSc degree in Finance or a business related degree
• Minimum of 3 years experience in insurance and mutual funds sales
• A strong track record of sales success and service excellence
• Demonstrated sales relationship development and customer service
• Previous experience as a financial advisor, financial consultant, financial planner or an investment advisor
• Unquestionable communication and interpersonal skills
• COP in insurance or its equivalent professional certification, added advantage

Remuneration is an attractive and highly rewarding Commission based structure.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply to financialadvisor@british-american.co.ke with a covering letter quoting reference no A11.U6 explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position (please do not send hard copies).

Applications should be received not later than Friday, 5th May 2011.

In the event you do not hear from us by 17th May

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Head of Office Job in ICTJ Nairobi Kenya

International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced leader as the Head of Office for its Kenya Office located in Nairobi.

The ideal candidate will have wide ranging transitional justice expertise as well as specific experience with truth commission processes and prosecutions. This position will report to the Deputy Africa Director in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement a comprehensive and integrated transitional justice program in Kenya.
• Work in conjunction with ICTJ colleagues in providing assistance to Kenya’s evolving transitional justice mechanisms, including high-level technical assistance on operational matters, comparative knowledge and analysis, policy advice and capacity building to relevant actors in Kenya, including convening workshops, trainings and other meetings.
• Develop and maintain contacts with relevant partners and colleagues inside and outside Kenya, including government, civil society, and international actors.
• Liaises and cultivates relationships with current and potential donors. Drafts funding proposals and budgets as well as monitors implementation.
• Manage the Kenya Office by providing leadership in the development and implementation of its work plan and programming priorities.
• Responsible for the financial management of Kenya Office, including establishing budget and monitoring expenditures; meeting the grant requirements; timely review and approval of financial reports and expense reports; and ensuring adequate controls exist over cash and other ICTJ assets.
• Responsible for the human resources management of Kenya Office by ensuring that the vacancies are filled in a timely manner; resolving any personnel related issues; and ensuring that performance evaluation of staff are conducted.
• Manage financial aspects of ICTJ's Kenya Office and its activities by working closely with ICTJ's Finance Department in NY, including overseeing the regular financial reporting processes.
• Manage Human resources matters for the Kenya Office, including recruiting staff in a timely manner.
• Manage legal matters pertaining to Kenya Office and its activities, including insurance, personnel matters, taxation, registration, vehicle ownership or rental, etc.
• Serve as a representative of ICTJ in all aspects of its work in Kenya.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international affairs or a related field. Advanced degree is highly desirable.

Experience: 7–10 years of experience in field based human rights/transitional justice research and programming.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in the history, transitional justice measures, and current human rights challenges in Kenya.
• Knowledge and experience with truth commissions and prosecutions highly desirable.
• Knowledge of other transitional justice measures, such as reparations and security sector reform is desirable.
• Admission to practice law in Kenya is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the East African region and previous work in Africa is desirable.
• 3–5 years management experience, preferably in international organization, particularly with program management and budget oversight.
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills in English is required. Working knowledge of at least one other language is desirable.
• Experience working with civil society organizations, international organizations including the UN, ICC, and other INGOs.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an intensive and fast-paced work environment, and with a wide range of partners.
• Proficient with the use of computers, including MS Office Applications.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Other

ICTJ offers a competitive remuneration package.

This is a one-year contract that may be extended for at least one additional year, depending on performance and the availability of funding. This is a consultant position. Applicant must be a Kenyan national.

Contact

Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobs@ictj.org by 30 April 2011.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Please, no telephone calls.

Further information about ICTJ is available at our website www.ictj.org.

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IFC Senior Operations Officer - CASA Program Job in Juba Southern Sudan

Title: Senior Operations Officer - CASA Program, Sudan

Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services

Location: Juba, Sudan

Close Date: 06-May-2011

Background / General description:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable investment in developing countries. IFC's mission is to promote sustainable private sector investment, helping to reduce poverty and improve people's lives.

The Private Enterprise Partnership for Africa (PEP Africa), IFC s main advisory services arm in Africa, designs and delivers advisory services and technical assistance programs throughout Sub-Saharan Africa to promote private sector development.

The CASA Program is a major IFC initiative designed to bring economic and social development to Fragile and Conflict Afected States in Africa. The CASA program focuses on Burundi, the Central African Republic, Côte d Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and is now expanding to Southern Sudan.

IFC is recruiting a Senior Operations Officer to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the CASA Program in South Sudan.

In close collaboration with IFC PEP Africa management, sector specialists, advisory services business line staff, and IFC investment staff, the Senior Operations Officer will have a leading role in implementing the overall advisory services strategy for the country, and build and maintain close relationships with all stakeholders.

S/he will report to the CASA Program Manager.

The Senior Operations Officer, working with the CASA Program Manager, sector specialists and other IFC staff, will help to implement the South Sudan strategy, especially advisory services, coordinate in country program teams, build and maintain close relationships with all stakeholders; government, private sector and donors.

The successful candidate will play an important role to further develop IFC s presence in South Soudan, supporting private sector growth, private investment and job creation in one of the poorest countries in the world.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Together with IFC s Business Lines implement the IFC Advisory Services (AS) strategy in South Sudan;

• Play a leading role and provide assistance, coordinate the implementation of various components of the Southern Sudan AS strategy by working very closely with the AS program and AS Business Line Managers
• With the support and quality control of the management of PEP Africa , provide leadership and guidance to program staff and consultants;
• Ensure strict financial and administrative monitoring, evaluation of processes and compliance with reporting requirements both internally and externally;
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, including government representatives, donors, private sector agencies, NGOs, financial institutions and the World Bank office;
• Support CASA program activities in other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, as required.
• Report as required to CASA management, Donors and PEP Africa on programs progress and country achievements

Selection Criteria:

• A post-graduate degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics/finance/business/public policy, and a minimum of eight years private sector experience;
• Significant private sector development experience, and successful track record in designing and implementing Advisory Services programs, preferably in Africa
• Extensive experience working in conflict-affected countries will be a distinct advantage;
• Self-starter, mature and flexible personality; able to work in a multicultural, fast-paced team environment
• Team player with outstanding people management skills, ability to work with colleagues from different teams who are not reporting to him/her and achieve outstanding results
• Excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in Arabic will be a distinct advantage;
• Strong commitment to private sector development in Africa

How to apply

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IFC Operations Officer - SSAWA Program Job in Nairobi Kenya

Title: Operations Officer - SSAWA Program

Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Close Date: 03-May-2011

Background / General description:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, pursues its mission of creating opportunities for people to escape poverty by promoting private sector development through investment and advisory services.

IFC's Sustainable Business Advisory (SBA) Business Line works with firms in manufacturing, agribusiness, services, and infrastructure to contribute to the creation of inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and efficient markets in developing countries.

An area of focus for IFC SBA business line in Africa is increasing access to safe water and sanitation to the underserved. In support of IFC Africa s growing commitment in this area, a Program Manager for the SSAWA Program is being sought.

IFC s Private Enterprise Partnership (PEP) Africa is implementing the East Africa Sanitation and Safe Water for All Program ("SSAWA", or the Program), to catalyze private sector delivery of water and sanitation services in Africa.

SSAWA interventions include an access to finance component, which incorporates but is not limited to consumer micro-finance, bundling of small loans (e.g. business start-up loans), cooperation with capacity building organizations (such as IFC s SME Solutions Center in Nairobi), commercial financing, support for innovative payment options (e.g., via mobile phone schemes) etc.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The work to be undertaken by the SSAWA Program Manager includes the functions below:

• Project Management. Ensure that the Program is implemented on schedule as well as budget.
• Funds Management: Actively contribute to SSAWA s fundraising efforts and compy to program and project related fiduciary requirements.
• Business Development and Quality Assurance: Develop new projects under or related to the SSAWA umbrella program jointly with World Bank, relevant IFC advisory or investment teams, and quality assure program and project outputs.
• Results Management. Design of M&E frameworks, data collection and result reporting as required by various stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management – Manage and grow key stakeholder relationships such as those with World Bank, government and private sector partners.
• Contract management. Contract and oversee contractors who will be conducting program and project activities. Originate and manage partnership agreements.
• Knowledge Management. Coordinate knowledge management activities with the sustainable water core team based in IFC headquarters (Washington DC) and with other interested parties.

Selection Criteria:

The candidate should demonstrate their ability to work independently and take initiative, as well as their ability to work with others.

S/he would have to be a strong team player, able to take leadership as well as supporting roles.

S/he should be able to handle a variety of activities concurrently in a high-pressure environment and deliver on time and consistently.

S/he should be able to make links between fields, disciplines and people in formulating solutions as well as build alliances and promote open communication and collaboration to achieve objectives.

More specifically, the selection criteria will be:

• Masters level education in business, development, water or sanitation and demonstrated knowledge in policy as well as social/commercial issues related to the safe water or sanitation access agenda.
• Seven or more years of relevant operational experience and proven performance in the water sector, including hands-on involvement in project design, appraisal and management
• Outstanding track-record of proven, results oriented performance/achievement. Dynamic individual, with track record in identifying hidden market opportunities, structuring interventions and implementing them.
• Experience with water and sanitation projects in or at the interface with the public and private sector is a must; experience in IFC operations or in investment operations of a similar kind a plus.
• Successful experience managing relationships, resolving differences, and achieving successful outcomes among multiple and diverse set of stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills. Ability to synthesize multiple/complex messages and to identify appropriate key points for different audiences; fluency in English and ideally other languages.

How to apply

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Marketing Officer Job Vacancy in Kisumu

Job Title: Marketing Officer

Location: Kisumu

Company Profile: A social enterprise carrying out sustainable humanitarian work. We are unique in addressing transport for reliable healthcare delivery in Africa. We are at the cutting edge of a new way to solve development issues and build solutions that will last.

Our vision never wavers: it is of a world in which no one will die of an easily preventable or curable disease because barriers of distance, terrain or poverty prevent them from being reached.

Main Purpose of the Job

The marketing officer is responsible for the development and implementation of the marketing programme in Kenya.

Supporting the programme director, the marketing manager is key in helping achieve the mission and vision in the Kenya programme. In part, this is through the identification of potential appropriate customers to deliver health impact in a way that is consistent with values and that is financially viable.

Additionally, relationship building with existing customers and building contact with new customers is critical in helping to secure the programme’s future financial sustainability.

The marketing manager will be capable of bringing in new business required to shape and grow the in-country programme. This will need to be done in geographical areas and to organisations agreed with the programme director to ensure a holistic programme strategy.

Development of new customership relationships will need to be reported to the programme director and the UK office in line with 3P framework to ensure that progress is monitored and reported in a structured way.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the mission and vision are always maintained and upheld and that the humanitarian focus is unwavering
• Ensure that the good name, reputation and image are constantly upheld and enhanced
• Set a marketing strategy and plan in accordance with the in-country business strategy and under the guidance of the programme director with support from the UK marketing manager
• Delivery and implementation of the marketing plan with support from the UK
• Work with the programme director to develop a clear product proposition based on in-depth customer insight that will ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the programme – identifying and analysing new business opportunities for the organisation and feeding this information through to UK Finance, Operations and Marketing
• Keep abreast of market changes including competitor and customer activity
• Ensure that the programme remains financially viable through the careful research of the financial backing of potential customers before relationships are developed
• Identify new clients and effectively manage relationships with existing customers making sure that we are meeting their needs in a way that is financially competitive and cost effective with input from the programme director
• Attend customer meetings to contribute to the sales process
• Maintain a holistic overview of the country strategy, monitoring and reviewing your performance against targets set with the programme director. Quarterly reviews between the marketing manager and the programme director will review performance against these agreed targets
• Write content for marketing material, press releases, external publications, newsletters and case studies, promotional offers and presentations in line with our brand guidelines to support the provinces in sales of product
• Ensure that marketing activity is recorded and reported via a dashboard report to the programme director and the UK so growth and customer acquisition and retention can be monitored
• Work with customers to ensure that the correct documentation is in place and that relationships are developed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Welcome external visitors
• Engage in cross-programme mentoring where required
• Visit the UK support centre when called upon to do so
• Participate in the formulation of policies and plans when asked for contribution, highlighting key development ideas to the programme director
• Participate in the growth and development internationally.

Competencies and qualities

• Disciplined, with strong organisational and administrative skills
• Skilled in time management and prioritisation
• Able to take step back and retain an overview of the big picture
• Able to take direction and adapt working practice to suit the needs of the programme
• Knowledgeable about trends, practices, and policies affecting the industry and business, have a firm understanding of competitors and a good grasp of effective strategies and tactics that work in the marketplace.
• Able to identify people’s motivations and negotiate skilfully
• Open, friendly, and have an approachable persona
• Understanding when approached with a problem
• Fluent in spoken and written English, with excellent writing skills and the ability to adapt your writing style to high-level reports and presentations to customer-focused marketing materials.
• Able to understand the reasons why stakeholders, clients and staff members behave in certain ways – and use that understanding to shape communications
• Proactive and show a strategic approach to collaborating with different organisations and customers
• Able to network and leverage contacts that are made
• Strongly motivated to maintain high levels of sales performance in challenging circumstances
• Energetic, resilient and results-oriented, capable of working to tight deadlines under

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line. Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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