VSO Jitolee Volunteering and Resource Partnership Officer Contractual Job in Kenya

Recruiting A Volunteering and Resource Partnership Officer - Fixed Term 9 Month Contract

vso Jitolee is a member of the international VSO federation based ¡n Nairobi with a regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals from East and Southern Africa to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. 

In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to Kenya’s national development through international volunteers who work with local partners across the country.
We are looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to develop and implement strategies to source appropriate volunteers to meet VSO’s partners’ needs sustainably. You will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a talent pool through seeking excellent partnerships and new opportunities in terms of markets and skills to grow VSO Jitolee’s volunteer recruitment.Develop a recruitment marketing strategy for VSO Jitolee, with clear targets and outcomes that feed into the global recruitment marketing strategy.Cultivate and sustain relevant partnerships with professional associations, institutions and recruitment agencies in the region.Monitor skills, quality and numbers of volunteers in the talent database to inform recruitment marketing; research skill availability and trends in labour markets in our countries/regions of recruitment.Manage the recruitment marketing budget.Ensure data entry, integrity and management for recruitment marketing activities in line with internationally agreed protocols.Monitor marketing activities to track performance and inform future marketing activities, generating and communicating progress against targets at Federation Member and global levels.Work with the marketing and communications team to package and sell the VSO ‘product’ to prospective volunteers using relevant media and channels aimed at promoting the culture of volunteering for development.You are a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences. You have at least 3 years relevant experience in recruitment marketing. Developing recruitment partnerships and working with online recruitment platforms will be a distinct advantage. You have knowledge of local and regional labour markets and experience of developing and delivering marketing strategies. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with diverse, cross functional teams. You have strong IT skills in a number of applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your application - composed of a CV and a statement (of not more than one page) explaining why you meet the person specifications, and are the ideal candidate for the job. Please include telephone and email contact.
Applications should be sent to: The People Manager, VSO Jitolee: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org.
Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
vso, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Application deadline: 21st June 2013 Interviews: 23rd to 28th June 2013
Expected Start Date: 1st July 2013 (Subject to negotiation)

Tdh WASH Community Development Expert Contractual Job in Kenya

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights and Health project. To support the development of its Child Protection program, Health & Nutrition and Wash Program in Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of:

WASH Community Development Expert

Duty station: Modogashe (Lagdera district, Garissa county)
Responsible to: WASH Project Manager
Working with: WASH Technical Supervisor, WASH Sensitization supervisor, local authorities and communities
To re-design the approach to hygiene promotion to utilize a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) approach. Develop tools and processes to identify triggers and barrier to behavior change for School, Health Centre and community project. Create key messages and selection of communication channels to promote behavior change. Developing training modules for the capacity building of the Water Committee Associations. Use the WCAs modules to train the WCAs and adapt the modules if necessary. Participates in the capacity building support to the Water Committees Associations, WASH committees, schools teachers and other relevant local authorities and community groups, as required by the project.
Under the supervision of Tdh WASH Project Manager and in close collaboration with the MOPH and MOW of Lagdera district, she/he is responsible for developing IEC material with a BCC approach, give guidance to improve the hygiene promotion sessions,  developing modules for WCAs capacity building and training the WCAs.Develops modules for training and capacity building of the Water Associations committees.Participates in the capacity building support to the Water Committees Associations, WASH committees, schools teachers and other relevant local authorities and community groups, as required by the project.Develops or improve already existing tools to improve the WASH sensitization activities. Creates new IEC materials for the schools, health centres and community with the Behavior Change Communication (BCC) approach Test these IEC materials and adapt them if necessaryEnsures that activities are appropriately proposed, when deemed necessary, amendments to the WASH strategy, in consultation with the WASH PM. In collaboration with the WASH PM, participates in designing strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries and contribute actively in its monitoring, evaluation and revision.Develops or improve already existing tools to improve the WASH sensitization activities.Develops or improve already existing tools to improve the monitoring of WASH structures.Participates in the capacity building support to the Water Committees Associations, WASH committees, schools teachers and other relevant local authorities and community groups, as required by the project.Participates in the development of database tools and supervises field testing of the toolsIn a participatory manner identifies, mobilizes and trains community members and other actors to encourage their participation in different aspects of the project implementation and development.Master in anthropology, behavior change or communication with an experience in water sanitation or social marketing in the field with an NGO especially in Kenya. Partnership sensitive and capacity building approach.At least 3 years’ field experience working with government or NGOs in WASH sector as community hygiene promotion expert or Water Committee Associations trainers.Fluent in English, Swahili (Somali an asset)Capacity and experiences to train Water Committee AssociationsWorking knowledge of MS Office, expertise in Excel, experience in HPinfo, email system.Capable of working in remote placesKnowledge of the NGO cycle project.Knowledge of the community culture and context in the Lagdera DistrictExperience in data base collection and reportingAble to work independently with minimal supportWilling to work in difficult environment with limited social servicesTo be accountable for activities entrusted to he/rPunctual, efficient and capable to perform under pressureQualified and interested candidates should submit a covering letter, CV and references. Applications should be addressed to WASH Project Manager and submitted to: Terre des hommes, Modogashe

They can also be emailed to : wpm.ke@tdh.ch 


Closing date for these positions is 17th June 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Agribusiness Consultant & Trainer Contractual Job in Nyandarua, Kenya

Corporate Smarts & Insights Africa Ltd (CSIAL) was established in 2004. CSIAL was founded to provide specialist recruitment, training & development services to both individuals and businesses operating in in both Agribusiness & Non-Agribusiness industries in Africa to solve personal and organizational challenges.
CSIAL is currently seeking a motivated, dynamic and experienced short-term Agribusiness Trainers services:
Position:  Agribusiness Consultant & Trainer                            
Duration of Contract: 3 Months       
Salary Scale Level: Technician
Supervised By: Project Manager   To support Ministry of Agriculture- Smallholder Horticulture Marketing Programme (SHoMaP), and its development partners (IFAD) in the implementation of the National Service Providers For Capacity Building Of Domestic Horticulture Value Chains Players On Entrepreneurship And Business Development Skills in Nyandarua County through providing training, mentoring and Capacity Building Of Domestic Horticulture Value Chains Players.

Objective 1: Training Preparation

Work with the Program Manager to develop a capacity building plan based on training needs assessments. (The needs assessment is led by the Program Manager)Develop training materials for selected training modules. Develop training evaluation feedback form, attendance sheets, and other formats.Notifying CSIAL and PMUs about training sessions, including facilitating the selection of appropriate trainees for each training module.Objective 2: Conduct training for ABCs and FBOsConduct training to DHVCP members in identified curriculum areas including:leadership and entrepreneurship (FBO & ABC)organizational management and group dynamics (role of board members, equity and inclusiveness) (FBO & ABC)record keeping (FBO & ABC);     financial management (basic level for FBO & ABC, and advanced level for ABC)business planning and crop production planning operational management and logistics: sourcing of raw material, transport and distribution system, quality control, etc. marketing and price setting contracts and contract negotiation staff recruitment and management legal issues and preparation for registration as limited liability company (for selected ABCs)Maintain training records, such as training attendance sheets, training evaluation forms, training materials, records for payment of allowances, etc.Prepare regular training reports using an agreed format.Objective 3: Coaching and mentoring the Domestic Horticulture Value Chains Players Develop tools and formats for coaching, mentoring and monitoring the DHVCP’s.Visit DHVCP on a monthly basis, and conduct coaching and mentoring sessions as agreed.  Monitor how the training has been applied in the operations of DHVCP s, assess achievements, and make recommendations for further training and coaching / mentoring, as appropriate.Maintain coaching records, such as attendance sheets, minutes, report and other related documents on CSIAL and PMU’S management.Objective 4: Training managementWorkplanning: Ensure that individual work plans are updated as required, and shared with team members.Reporting: Prepare monthly reports as required.Logistics: Ensure that the arrangements are made for training sessions, including procurement of training materials, allowances, vehicles, etc.Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL): Support monitoring, evaluation and learning within the project. Partnership and stakeholders: Work collaboratively with CSIAL and PMU’s as required.Other activities as agreed with the CSIAL- PMU’s.A degree in Agricultural Economics or Agriculture & National Diploma in Agribusiness Management will be an added advantage.Experience in conducting agribusiness training and coaching.Excellent skills in training and coaching people with low levels of literacy and numeracy.Expertise in agribusiness, market facilitation, entrepreneurship, organizational managements, ABC financial management, records keeping, business planning, crop production planning, agricultural marketing and price setting, contract and negotiation, company registration.Experience in working with donor funded programmes or working on the Smallholder Horticulture Marketing Programme (SHMP) is highly desirable. Fluency in English, Kiswahili and local languages (an added advantage)Strong communication and computer skillsNote: Strictly, applications sent by E-mail that meets the above stated Qualifications & Experience will be responded to  Applicants should submit their application letters with three referees, CV and copies of professional certificates to:

Project Manager- (Smallholder Horticulture Marketing Programme)
Corporate Smarts & Insights Africa Limited
Suite 110/111, Chege Plaza, Government/Tom Mboya Road
P.O. Box 17512, 20100 General Post Officer
Nakuru, Kenya

Deadline for applications: 14th June, 2013. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Corporate Smarts & Insights Africa Ltd for a written test and interview and please mark your expected salary at the top right hand of your application letter/envelope.

Tdh WASH Community Development Expert Contractual Job in Kenya

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights and Health project. To support the development of its Child Protection program, Health & Nutrition and Wash Program in Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of:

WASH Community Development Expert

Duty station: Modogashe (Lagdera district, Garissa county)
Responsible to: WASH Project Manager
Working with: WASH Technical Supervisor, WASH Sensitization supervisor, local authorities and communities
To re-design the approach to hygiene promotion to utilize a Behavior Change Communication (BCC) approach. Develop tools and processes to identify triggers and barrier to behavior change for School, Health Centre and community project. Create key messages and selection of communication channels to promote behavior change. Developing training modules for the capacity building of the Water Committee Associations. Use the WCAs modules to train the WCAs and adapt the modules if necessary. Participates in the capacity building support to the Water Committees Associations, WASH committees, schools teachers and other relevant local authorities and community groups, as required by the project.
Under the supervision of Tdh WASH Project Manager and in close collaboration with the MOPH and MOW of Lagdera district, she/he is responsible for developing IEC material with a BCC approach, give guidance to improve the hygiene promotion sessions,  developing modules for WCAs capacity building and training the WCAs.Develops modules for training and capacity building of the Water Associations committees.Participates in the capacity building support to the Water Committees Associations, WASH committees, schools teachers and other relevant local authorities and community groups, as required by the project.Develops or improve already existing tools to improve the WASH sensitization activities. Creates new IEC materials for the schools, health centres and community with the Behavior Change Communication (BCC) approach Test these IEC materials and adapt them if necessaryEnsures that activities are appropriately proposed, when deemed necessary, amendments to the WASH strategy, in consultation with the WASH PM. In collaboration with the WASH PM, participates in designing strategies and objectives for improved support to beneficiaries and contribute actively in its monitoring, evaluation and revision.Develops or improve already existing tools to improve the WASH sensitization activities.Develops or improve already existing tools to improve the monitoring of WASH structures.Participates in the capacity building support to the Water Committees Associations, WASH committees, schools teachers and other relevant local authorities and community groups, as required by the project.Participates in the development of database tools and supervises field testing of the toolsIn a participatory manner identifies, mobilizes and trains community members and other actors to encourage their participation in different aspects of the project implementation and development.Master in anthropology, behavior change or communication with an experience in water sanitation or social marketing in the field with an NGO especially in Kenya. Partnership sensitive and capacity building approach.At least 3 years’ field experience working with government or NGOs in WASH sector as community hygiene promotion expert or Water Committee Associations trainers.Fluent in English, Swahili (Somali an asset)Capacity and experiences to train Water Committee AssociationsWorking knowledge of MS Office, expertise in Excel, experience in HPinfo, email system.Capable of working in remote placesKnowledge of the NGO cycle project.Knowledge of the community culture and context in the Lagdera DistrictExperience in data base collection and reportingAble to work independently with minimal supportWilling to work in difficult environment with limited social servicesTo be accountable for activities entrusted to he/rPunctual, efficient and capable to perform under pressureQualified and interested candidates should submit a covering letter, CV and references. Applications should be addressed to WASH Project Manager and submitted to: Terre des hommes, Modogashe

They can also be emailed to : wpm.ke@tdh.ch 

Closing date for these positions is 17th June 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.
Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.