Based on performance, the appointment can be extended on a one-year basis through the completion of the NELSAP-ISP project.
Duration and Nature of Appointment
The initial appointment will be for 1 year with a 6-month probation period.
How to apply
Prospective candidates are required to read the detailed qualification requirements, terms of reference for the job and selection criteria from the Nile Basin Website at: www.nilebasin.org or http://nelsap.nilebasin.org before submitting their applications.
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV including date of birth and nationality to the Regional Coordinator, NELSAP Coordination Unit, Kigali-Rwanda by Monday, February 24th , 2010 to email: nelcuvacancy @ nilebasin.org copied to nelcu @ nilebasin.org quoting the job title.
8-4-4 Secondary School Scholarships 2010
Premier Academy Charitable Trust is awarding Four Scholarships to deserving Kenyans to pursue Secondary School education under the 8-4-4 system in any Registered School in Kenya.Application Procedure:
Eligible candidates must submit a handwritten application together with:
1. a certified copy of their KCPE result
2. a letter of recommendation from the Head Teacher of their Primary School
3. a letter of Admission from a Registered Secondary School
4. a contact Telephone Number.
The above should be delivered on or before Thursday, 18th February 2010 by post to:
The Admissions Office,
Premier Academy
P.O. Box 39513, 00623
Nairobi
Applicants who do not hear from the Trust by Monday, 22nd February 2010 may deem their application unsuccessful.
Our Client is a local faith based Non Governmental Organization with operations around Kajiado North area in the suburbs of Nairobi.
The thematic area of focus is HIV/AIDS with a bias towards supporting women and children.
Programme Officer
The position is responsible for the prudent management of the programme’s work which is consistent with the strategic direction of the organization, delivering specific objectives and making a significant contribution to the development and articulation of the programmes, championing learning and sharing with colleagues internally and externally and ensuring that the programme has adequate resources to deliver to an appropriate quality and achieve defined influencing targets. The right candidate must be a born-again Christian.
1. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Direction and Policy Influencing
* To address all programme strategy objectives that address clearly articulated problems and issues which have significant impact on poverty reduction.
* To develop programme and project hypotheses that contributes to the understanding and resolution of identified problems/issues in sync with the organization’s strategic direction.
* To develop, and influencing strategy, sets out how knowledge and information accrued will be utilized to achieve desired impacts
* To take lead in synthesizing the contribution that the programme is making to the organization growth and development.
Programme Planning and Management
* To develop new work towards the programme strategic goals and direction consistent with the established and recognized procedures regarding approaches and methodologies.
* To oversee project work-plans, including activity descriptions and timeliness as well as quality.
* To track projects’ progress and make alterations (in consultation with social workers) and the management team where necessary to enhance delivery.
* To mentor the development and maintenance of good relations with beneficiaries, partners and donors.
* To identify and develop new project ideas and strategic opportunities leading to the development of funding proposals
* To keep abreast of new or shifting specialist knowledge and paradigms (technological, methodological or developmental) that relate to programme work; and share the same with programme team and the organization as a whole.
Fundraising, Financial and Asset Management
* To ensure that programmes have adequate funding to implement a portfolio of strategically coherent projects within the region
* To proactively scout for new funding avenues; help in preparing and submitting proposals in liaison with appropriate units within the organization.
* To keep track on project spend and advise project managers accordingly.
* To be ultimately responsible for the financial performance of all work within the programme.
Quality Assurance and Knowledge Management
* To ensure all projects within the programme are designed and implemented to the highest standards possible and in line with the organization’s strategy, guidelines and protocols.
* To ensure quality assurance in all aspects of programme work.
* To ensure all projects are providing learning outputs to the organization.
* To encourage lesson-learning and experience sharing within the programme unit and across the organization
Representation and Networking
* To develop and maintain a network of peers and professional contacts within and outside the organization for exchange of ideas and information in general.
* To represent the organization in professional forums and actively seek avenues for sharing the organization’s experiences and lessons learnt in programmes.
Monitoring and Evaluation
* Develop framework/methodologies for impact monitoring and assessment.
* Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions of the organizations’ activities and assess M&E reports, managing the standards and quality criteria for reporting system both internally and externally.
* Set up an implementation system for guiding project planning, monitoring and evaluation within a development context.
* Develop, maintain and manage appropriate database systems for monitoring and evaluation.
* Ensure compliance and meeting deadlines for reporting.
* Disseminate and use evaluation findings and follow-up implementation of evaluation recommendations.
2. Other Duties
* Participate in the morning devotions with the staff members and beneficiaries.
* Coordinate the programme staff meetings.
* Oversee the day to day programme related activities at the centre.
* Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.
3. Qualifications
(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training)
* Bachelor’s degree in social or Community development studies.
* Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
* Post graduate diploma in community work
* Advanced training in governance, leadership and management
* Training in planning, monitoring and evaluation
* Training in financial management
4. Requisite Competencies
* Thorough knowledge of community development and social work
* Knowledge of policy influencing and advocacy
* Excellent writing and reporting skills
* Good Knowledge and understanding of development issues affecting local communities.
* Ability to think strategically and operate under pressure
* Good communication skills and fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and portray good management/coordination acumen.
* Current knowledge on HIV/AIDS and best practices
* Basic counseling skills
Desirable
* Experience in various management roles: including budgetary control and planning.
* Computer literate, in particular knowledgeable in Word processing and spread sheets
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately.
* Self driven individual who is diligent, honest, disciplined and responsible
* Demonstrate good leadership skills with the ability to work under no supervision.
* A love for community and a heart to serve are critical for this position
5. Relevant Job Experience
* Over three (3) years relevant experience working in a community development programme two (2) of which should have been in a management position.
6. Contacts Arising From the Job
(List contacts which exert significant influence on the work of the jobholder)
Within the Organization
* All staff
Outside the Organization
1. Clients/clients.
2. Visitors.
3. Collaborating agencies.
4. Donors/partners.
5. Government agencies.
6. Community leaders
7. General public.
7. Authority/Decision Making
The position makes recommendations to the Senior Programs officer on issues that relate to the programme management and operations.
8. Special Working Conditions
* Occasionally works long hours and attends meetings in the evenings and outside the normal working area.
If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating the position you are applying for, your experience, present employer, present position, current remuneration, testimony in Jesus, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to :- jobs @ truenorthcareermap.com on or before Friday, January 29th, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged
The Embassy of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) Senior Visiting Research Fellows
REPOA is a non-profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO), registered under the laws of Tanzania with the key functions of undertaking and facilitating research as well as conducting and coordinating training and promoting dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.
The Vision of REPOA is to be a leading research institution in the production of knowledge to address development challenges and its overall objective is to contribute to the development of Tanzania by facilitating the creation and use of knowledge.
To achieve both the vision and overall objective, REPOA works hand in hand with various stakeholders which include; the Government of Tanzania (GoT), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), researchers, research institutions, private sector and various International Development Partners.
The institution envisages a number of medium term goals.
Some of these include;
* To strengthen the capacity of the intellectual resource (of both the producers and users of the knowledge products),
* To undertake, facilitate and encourage strategic research, and
* To facilitate and stimulate the utilization of research findings and increase the use of evidences-based decision making.
REPOA invites applications from senior academic scholars with extensive research experience (on sabbatical or recently retired), to spend six to twelve months at the institution spearheading research in the areas of ‘Growth and Poverty’, ‘Vulnerability and Social Protection’, Climate Change, Governance, and Service Provision.
Duties and responsibilities
* Design, coordinate and undertake research, covering both theoretical, empirical and policy issues; The final work, to be published locally and internationally, will be widely disseminated.
* Facilitate seminars on mentioned research areas.
* Work with a team of researchers to build their capacity in conducting research in these areas.
Required Qualifications and Skills
* PhD in Economics or Social Sciences;
* Over six years of post PhD research experience in teaching and research specialising in economic, socioeconomic policies and development issues in least developed countries;
* Strong capabilities in quantitative analysis;
* Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Proven ability to share knowledge and being open to sharing experiences with others;
* A distinguished record of published work under either of these two areas, and
* An extensive professional network.
Conditions
* REPOA will provide travel and an attractive living allowance.
Mode of Application
Qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter, detailed CV, including two referees to the address below.
REPOA has publications and reports on these research areas within the Tanzanian context which we can provide to interested parties
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director,
Research on Poverty Alleviation
157 Migombani Street, Regent Estate
P.O. Box 33223, Dar es Salaam
Phone: (22) 2700083 / 0784 555 655
Fax: (22) 2775738
Email: repoa @ repoa.or.tz
Research on Poverty Alleviation, REPOA, undertakes and facilitates research, conducts and coordinates training, and promotes dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.
www.repoa.or.tz
