(NDI) Senior Programofficer and Program Officer Jobs vacancies in Kenya

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is an International nonprofit, Non-partisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Senior Program Officer - Technology

NDI is launching a web-based technology platform that provides space for Somalis in and outside of the country to interact, share ideas, and gather information.

This position, under the supervision of the Resident Program Manager will manage the early development phases of the program.

He/she will be responsible for program administration; developing advertising and outreach strategies; identifying sources of information; writing reports and proposals; managing contracts; as well as building and maintaining relationships with Somali partners, donors, and media groups.

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in a related field; at least 5 years experience with international organizations, media, advertising agencies or technology providers; excellent translation and interpretation skills from English to Somali and Somali to English; and computer literacy and familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging sites.

This position is temporary from September through December 2011 with a possibility for extension.

Program Officer

This position, under the supervision of the Resident Program Manager will be responsible for implementing activities in his/ her programmatic area and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the program.

This will include facilitating technical assistance; coordinating administration and logistics; managing staff and consultants; building and maintaining relationships with partners; ensuring the effective monitoring and evaluation of programs, progress and outcomes.

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in international relations or related field.

A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in international development, community organizing, political campaigns, organizational development, or legislative affairs; exceptional writing skills; excellent translation and interpretation skills from English to Somali and Somali to English; computer literacy; and ability to do political analysis required.

Interested candidates should submit their application to kssadmin@ndi.org.

The deadline for applications is 2nd September, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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University of Nairobi Examinations Officer (Senior Assistant Registrar Level), Academic Division Job vacancy in Kenya

Applications are invited for the following positions:-

Examinations Officer (Senior Assistant Registrar Level), Academic Division

AC/8/383/11 

1 Post

R&T

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in a relevant area.

They must have at least five (5) years experience in a busy examinations body at the level equivalent to Assistant Registrar. They must be computer literate. They must have knowledge in the management of public examinations.

They must also have the following skills:- Supervisory, Communication, interpersonal and be team players.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Registrar Examinations (Operations), the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate the processing, storage, recording and issuance of examinations, deal with matters related to graduation and assist in the preparation of degree and diploma certificates.

They will also be expected to be of good conduct, demonstrate maturity and high level of integrity and work under minimum supervision.

Note:

1. Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of original certificate plus other supporting documents and applications letter.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the code below:-

R&T
The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday, 2nd September, 2011. 

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Kenya Women Clerk Job in Nakuru Kenya

Kenya Women Holding is a women membership based non - profit organization limited by guarantee that pursues a number of income generating activities to remain sustainable.

Kenya Women focuses on ensuring the continuation of KWFT Microfinance mission and vision of partnering with women in creation of wealth to build a better society through product innovation and development, research, empowerment and corporate social responsibility activities.

Kenya Women requires an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee the construction of a commercial development in Nakuru Municipality and wishes to recruit an innovative individual in the relevant field to work in the project.

The contract dates will be driven by the project period and will have performance indicators.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must have the following:- 

• A Higher National Diploma in Civil/Building Engineering preferably from a higher learning institution.
• Ten (10) years experience including five (5) years as Clerk of Works, preferably involved in large commercial developments.
• Must be conversant with Modern Building construction practices and contract administration from operational and legal approach.
• Experience in managing a large labour force of both skilled and unskilled workers i essential.
• Proven team dynamics and project management skill is essential.
• The candidate must be computer literate

Those who meet the above criteria should send their applications, together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae and relevant certificates with contacts of three (3) referees who are knowledgeable of your competence/qualifications, to the following address so as to reach the undersigned by 2nd September 2011.

Group Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Women Holding
Mucai Drive, Off Ngong Road
P.O. Box 55919 - 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit@kenyawomen.org 

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Country Human Resources Manager Job at Oxfam in Juba South Sudan

Job Title: Country Human Resources Manager

Location: South Sudan, Juba

Contract type: C1 Global, Open-ended

Salary: GBP. 23,090 net p.a.

The role and responsibilities

Reporting to the Country Director, as Country HRM, you will be responsible for all HR activities and strategy across the programme.

You will work closely with the Country Director and the Country Senior Management team to implement and deliver key initiatives, which support the overall business objectives. You will also manage a team of 4-6 people.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include understanding the business goals and objectives and supporting these goals through the people agenda; providing leadership and guidance to managers and teams in people planning, recruitment and selection processes; organisational development and change management, talent management, learning and development, and in a series of other HR business processes including performance management.

Gender & diversity mainstreaming is a crucial aspect that is key to our programming work; therefore you will creatively mainstream gender, promote change in work approaches and enhance diversity in the organisation.

Management of administration across the programme will also be a key aspect of your role.

The Person

You will have a professional qualification in Human Resource Management with a proven substantial HR experience of driving the business strategy and supporting managers and teams on HR and Administration issues.

This is a demanding and challenging role and you will be a strategic thinker with the ability to tackle issues with creative and practical solutions, and an excellent communicator.

You will be flexible and will have highly developed interpersonal skills with a high level of diplomacy and the ability to forge effective working relationships at all levels in the organisation.

You will have experience working with an international NGO and operating in different countries with a multicultural context.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English, detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contacts to hecajobs@oxfam.org.uk or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobsusing REF INT 4807

The closing date: 7th September 2011.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation 

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CDC Kenya (GIS) Analyst / Application Developer Job

The United States Embassy - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for the position ofGeographic Information System (CIS) Analyst / Application Developer.

Located within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Kenya, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst / Application Developer is responsible for mapping, data management and creation of a geodatabase for use of programs located within the Global Disease Detection Division.

The analyst / application developer will be the point of contact on all aspects of geospatial technology within the organization and assumes responsibilities for implementing geospatial science within the organization.

This position will report to the Deputy Director of the Global Disease Detection Division.

Requirements: 

• A Bachelor of Science degree in cartography, geography, planning, or related field, is required. 
• A minimum of 3 years progressively GIS work experience and knowledge of geospatial data for Kenya is required. 
• Level IV (fluent) English and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili are required. 
• Must have broad technical knowledge of geospatial analysis and cartography using ESRI ArcGIS software.

Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments via mail before September 7 2011 to the following address:

Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya 

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