Partnership Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya - Solidarites International

Position: Partnership Coordinator

Line Manager: Lead Agency Deputy Country Director

Location: Nairobi (Kenya) with regular travel to the field (70% in the field)

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Solidarites International, PISP and VSF-G formed a partnership to respond to an EC Water Facility call for proposals on behalf of vulnerable populations in Northern Marsabit.

The objective of the EC Water Facility is to help achieve the water and sanitation MDGs, in particular to halve by 2015 the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.

The project will cover 3 large and newly created administrative Districts of North Horr, Chalbi and Loyangalani. The region is extremely remote and has long been neglected in terms of infrastructure development and service delivery by Government of Kenya agencies and international organizations/agencies.

1/ Objectives of the position

The objectives of this position are as follows:

• Overall responsibility for the timely and efficient implementation of the project and to facilitate coordination (programmatic, operational, administrative, logistical, etc.) between the three project partners;
• To ensure the operational liaison between the Partnership Steering Committee (made up of senior staff from the three partner organizations) and the implementation teams/structure, and vice-versa;
• To coordinate the development of joint work plans and reporting schedules between the partners and to monitor partners adherence to those plans;
• To take responsibility for the coherence and quality of water and sanitation activities for this project in coordination with SI WASH coordinator and the field teams of each partner.
• Coordinate information, dialogues and advocacy platform on Water & Sanitation (which involves strengthening of partnerships) ensuring high quality information and dialogue.

2/ Hierarchy

• This position is under the authority of the Partnership Steering Committee, but will report on a day to day basis to the SI Deputy Country Director, representing the chair of the steering committee;
• This position will receive technical guidance and validation from the SI Kenya/Somalia WASH Coordinator;
• This position will supervise the Partnership Administrator;
• This position will have strong functional link with the various Field Coordinators and Program Managers of each of the implementing partners;

3/ Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Ensuring that the program is well implemented (timely, efficient) and facilitate adequate coordination (programmatic, operational, administrative, logistical, etc.) between the three partners of the Partnership:

• Lead the coordination and administration of the whole program;
• Ensure that all partners establish and link detailed work plans;
• Monitor progress of implementation against these plans, and also against the targets set by the program and against the indicators;
• Ensure that each partner meets the agreed project targets;
• Set up milestones to be met for the success of the program;
• Manage all coordination issues that may arise during implementation of this program;
• Organize and facilitate regular coordination meetings between the partners;
• Ensure that the partners have developed and agreed on a common approach for the various WASH activities;
• Ensure full responsibility of the progress and of the quality of the program

Ensuring operational linkage between the board of the three partner organizations and the implementation structures of this program:

• Keep the board regularly and fully informed of the progress of the program and challenges met;
• Prepare any documents required to raise, to the board, issues related to the implementation of the program and get the board to take decisions on them as needed;
• Pass any decisions and/or information from the board to the implementation structures and ensure that they are adequately implemented.

Ensuring that implementation work plans, indicator monitoring plans, reporting schedules are agreed and implemented:

• Ensuring that partnership agreements and donor requirements are understood and respected by the parties involved
• Prepare, jointly with all partners, all work plans, budget forecast, etc. as required for the good implementation of the program;
• Use the APIUC (SI project monitoring tool) and it update monthly;
• Provide weekly and monthly project reports to the steering committee;
• Ensure that the progress and achievements of the program are adequately monitored against the indicators of the program;
• Preparation and consolidation of project reports for the donors (presentation to the board for their review and validation);
• Controlling of timely reporting and fulfilment of other necessary formalities for the donor(s);
• Review and validate all administrative reports prepared by the Partnership Administrator;
• Ensure that all donors requirements are met in the implementation of the program;
• Ensure that all program resources are efficiently used for the success of the program.
• Collaborate with the internal auditor to ensure that financial internal checks for the Partnership partners are carried out.

Under providing technical expertise on water and sanitation in line with the approach proposed:

• Develop BoQs as required;
• Validate BoQs from the various partners that they are technically suitable and in line with the program objectives;
• Provide technical backup to the partners as required;
• Ensure quality of the work done (on both hardware and software) by partners through frequent site visits in the project area.

Representation

• Represent the Partnership in an official capacity as required;
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with partners, associates, GOK and donors.
• Ensure appropriate visibility of the project is done accordingly requirements from the donors and each partners.

4/Qualifications and experiences requested

Education:

• Advanced university degree in water, sanitation and hygiene or in an other relevant specialization

Experience:

• Proven experience in project cycle management;
• Experience in result-based management;
• Extensive experience on WASH in Eastern Africa and in ASAL context;
• Demonstrated expertise on CLTS approach;
• 5 years experiences in a similar Partnership/Consortium coordination position;
• Demonstrated capacity to bring different people and different organizations to work together toward common objective;
• 3-4 years of experience minimum in direct grant management
• Specific experience in managing European Commission funding and good knowledge of EC procedures)
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Languages:

• English : fluent with very good writing skills

Computer skills:

• Very comfortable with the usual softwares and internet.

5/ How to apply

Kindly send your cover letter, CV and contact details for 3 referees to the following email address: jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org by closing date, 22nd June 2011.

Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the title of your email.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Plan Program Coordinator Governance Job in Machakos Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Program Coordinator Governance based at Machakos Program Unit. This job reports to the Program Unit Manager. The job holder will be responsible for designing and managing implementation of Program Unit governance projects.

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Project Coordinator – Faith For Life International Conference, Project Assistant, IRCK NGO Project Jobs Kenya.

The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, (IRCK) the national interfaith collaboration of all faith communities in Kenya, is in a three year partnership with UNICEF to carry out a project named ‘Faith for Life’ in which religious leaders are empowered to use their congregational and other platforms to communicate high impact interventions (HII) which are aimed at accelerating maternal, newborn and child development (MNCH) for adoption by their congregations.
The IRCK, is seeking for services of a consultant/conference coordinator and his/her assistant to organize an international conference on faith communities response to acceleration of maternal, newborn and child development.
The two positions require individuals who can meet the following requirements:
1. Project Coordinator – Faith For Life International Conference
Reporting to the Executive Director
Job Responsibilities
a) Conference planning, organization, management and reporting
* Coordinate conference planning meetings. The consultant will provide strategic guidance on formation of steering, and technical sub-committees to plan for, as well as oversee the conference. It is expected that several meetings will be organized with clear outputs, and follow up actions, before, during and after the conference
* Prepare conference program, technical abstracts and guide conference theme development, and final report
* Coordinate/facilitate participation of conference delagates. This will entail communication to individuals, organisations, and countries to plan and support participation
* Support conference advocacy and awareness creation. The consultant will be expected to develop a strategy for awareness creation on the conference, identification of the strategic communication channels and materials.
* Develop appropriate conference budget, provide analysis on budget and guide on resource mobilization for the conference
* Oversee the conference, and guide all the logistics and conference management
* Prepare conference report with follow up action points
b) Strategic guidance in the implementation and M&E of Faith for Life (F4L) project
* Support development of monitoring and evaluation strategy of the F4L initiative, to measure program delivery, effectiveness and efficiency
* Any other technical support required on F4L.
Job Requirements
* A minimum of Masters degree in communication, social sciences or equivalent
* Over 5 years professional experience in general program/project management, and hands on experience in organising international/national conferences, including monitoring and evaluation
* Familiarity with activities of religious organisations, as well as child survival, and development programs
* Relevant consultancies in the past
* Good writing, editing and communication skills with computer literacy and layout skills.
2. Project Assistant – Faith for Life International Conference
Reporting to the Project Coordinator
Job Responsibilities:
Provide support and assistance to the lead conference coordinator in the responsibilities mentioned above
Job Requirements
* A minimum of bachelors degree in communication, social sciences or equivalent
* Over 3 years professional experience in general program/project management, and hands on experience in organising international/national conferences,
* Specific experience in project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning
* Familiarity with activities of religious organisations, as well as child survival, and development programs
* Good writing, editing and communication skills with computer literacy and layout skills.
This advertisement is open to all eligible Kenyans irrespective of gender. The positions are on a one year contract.
Please send a copy of your applications including CV by e-mail only latest by 29th April 2011 to the Executive Director, IRCK on the following address: jobs@interreligiouscouncil.or.ke copy to irckjobs@gmail.com
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Operations Co Coordinator, Senior Operations Manager and Hub Leader Job Vacancies

Human Capital Synergies, Africa is a Nairobi based, human resources solutions provider whose clients include a range of organizations in various sectors within the region.

Our client is a global leader in providing mobile solutions with a presence in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Our client is seeking to fill the following positions:

Op Co Coordinator - Applications

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as SPOC for OpCo technical matters
• Handle day-to-day affairs of operations and local team management
• Drive O&M assignments & coordinate local office affairs
• System administration – monitoring servers and storage devices
• Monitor vulnerabilities and ensure all servers are security compliant
• To provide resolutions to customer queries
• Liaise with ISV/customer on service requests or problems
• Work cooperatively with local technical groups for resolutions
• Perform VAS/SDP Node monitoring and surveillance or network

Competencies Required:

• Working knowledge of Trouble Tickets System
• Possess vendor co-ordination skills
• Knowledge of GSM,SS7
• Understand Telecom & Networking fundamentals, Linux/Sun/Window Administration
• Good interpersonal and spoken and written English skills
• Experience with on one or more of the following VAS services:

1. Roaming Platform
2. Messaging Platform
3. Content Management
4. Call Management

• Team player
• Experience in the telecom industry; familiarity with O&M of Telecom operators or MS operations of telecom vendors; wireless network O & M processes preferred
• Clustering fundamentals, Understanding of disk systems (such as Mirroring and RAID)

Education & Experience:

• BE/B Tech or Equivalent
• 3 to 5 years

Sr. Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• To Lead and manage Technical Operations (program, projects, technical support and operations) of a particular hub and certain number of OpCos associated with it & accountable for all technical delivery issues relating to 24x7 operations using onsite / offshore model
• Manage third party vendors / partners and other groups for escalations and technical resolutions
• Technical Account management against agreed processes for KPI/SLA management and delivery
• Manage the strategic & operational delivery of service to the assigned statement of work
• Customer and revenue centricity, review customer feedback with team
• Accountable for the resolution of operational problems and issues that impact service delivery in all service deliverables
• Strong supervision, monitoring and business analysis
• Risks, mitigations
• Participate in technical discussions on issues with the customer
• Responsible for capacity planning and forecasts
• Maintains integrity, security & confidentiality of all sensitive information and the physical security of the delivery network & infrastructure
• Essential tool knowledge, third party H/W & S/W knowledge, NOC exposure & service desk knowledge.
• Managing employee performance

Hub Leader

Competencies Required:

• Lead a team of operation support engineers including partners
• Excellent knowledge of telecom and VAS products/networks.
• Experience in handling/interfacing with customer
• Experience in capacity planning and forecast.
• Experience of handling 24X7 operations
• Knowledge of IP networks is desirable
• BI and MIS tools and techniques
• Experience of working in global environment
• Ability of handle ambiguous and demanding work situations
• Strong strategic acumen coupled with execution capability
• Excellent people management and communication skills, matured in conduct and command.
• Should have awareness of operating in a matrix organization.
• Exposure in handling multiple stakeholders

Education & Experience:

• 8 to 12 years of Experience
• MCA / B Tech or equivalent qualifications
• MBA is desirable
• Multilingual is an advantage (French and English)

Candidates who meet the above profiles should send their Applications and CVs electronically to:

Human Capital Synergies Africa Ltd
Email: info@hcsafrica.com

Shortlisting will commence on Wednesday 13th April 2011.

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MEAC Coordinator and Administration Manager Jobs - TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)

Exciting Career Opportunities in Trade and Regional Development

TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an organisation funded by a range of development agencies to promote regional trade and economic integration in East Africa.

TMEA works closely with the East African Community (EAC), national governments, business and civil society organisations.

Headquartered in Nairobi with branches in Arusha, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Kampala and Kigali, TMEA seeks to support East African integration through:

• A reduction in transport and related costs along the key corridors in East Africa;
• Supporting EAC institutions to develop a comprehensive framework for regional integration;
• Supporting partner states to substantially increase the implementation of a comprehensive framework for regional integration; and
• Engaging private sector and civil society to positively influence regional integration policies and practices for growth in trade.

To ensure that TMEA delivers on these objectives, we seek to recruit high calibre, results-oriented and self-driven professionals to join our team in the positions listed below.

MEAC Co-ordinator

TMEA is working with the EAC Secretariat and Ministries of East African Community (MEACs) in each Partner State to implement the EAC’s Customs Union (CU), the Customs Management Act (CMA) of 2005 and the Common Market Protocol (CMP) of 2009.

This involves institution-building support and reforms to upgrade implementation of legislation, policy, systems, and procedures, as well to enhance coordination between the EAC Secretariat and the Partner States.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Country Programmes, the Coordinator will be responsible for the quality of TMEA’s overall support to MEACs in terms of capacity development; sharing of knowledge and expertise between MEACs and within TMEA; and recruitment and direction of technical consultants under a regional framework contract.

S/he will work closely with all five TMEA Country Directors.

Candidates must possess a Masters Degree in Economics, Development Studies, International Trade, Planning, Finance, Management or other relevant fields and at least 5 years experience in public service reform and change management programmes, preferably in East Africa.

A good understanding of trade capacity development programmes and regional integration in East Africa and experience in managing consultants and capacity development projects are essential. Knowledge of Kiswahili and/or French is an advantage.

Administration Manager

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Corporate Services, the job holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of TradeMark East Africa’s (TMEA) administrative services.

The successful candidate will develop and communicate administration policies to ensure compliance across a wide range of administrative issues. S/he will manage the provision of administrative support to all country offices including the acquisition and maintenance of TMEA facilities and assets, security and transportation.

The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree preferably in a business related field and will have at least 5 years work experience in a busy development-oriented work environment, 3 of which should have been in a management role.

A proven track record in providing effective and efficient administration services is a key requirement for the role. The successful candidate will have specific experience in managing administration services across geographical boundaries. Knowledge of Kiswahili and/or French is an advantage.

Application details

These are 3-year contracts with attractive salary and benefit packages. The MEAC Co-ordinator position will be based in Nairobi, or one of our country offices with about ten days per month travel within East Africa and the Administration Manager position will be based in Nairobi with occasional travel within East Africa.

Please send us a cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration. It should include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail address, and daytime telephone contacts. The cover letter must indicate ‘MEAC Co-ordinator’ or ‘Administration Manager’ on the subject line as applicable.

The detailed job profiles can be accessed on www.trademarkea.com.

Send your application to recruitment@trademarkea.com by Friday, 22 April 2011 by 5.00pm East African time.

Interviews will be conducted in early May in Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications received after the deadline time and date will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to accept or reject any application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Merlin Grants Manager and Project Health Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Merlin is a British humanitarian organization, set up to provide medical relief, when people are at their most vulnerable.

Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998 and it maintains a regional office in Nairobi, which directly manages Kenya programmes and through remote management provides support to Somalia country programmes.

Merlin is looking to fill the following positions for its office in Nairobi. These are senior positions within Merlin program office that require persons of suitable experience and skills.

Finance / Grants Manager (Kenya)
Salary Range 161,130 - 186,127 Kshs

Overall Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance to donor requirements, statutory and Merlin internal regulations for Kenya operations;
• Prepare/Review monthly interim and final Financial Donor reports timely and accurately as per Donor reporting requirements and contracts;
• work with the programs department to ensure proper budget management is in place;
• preparation and review of budgets, budget amendments, budget re-alignments;
• working closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT);
• assist departments in preparation of annual operational budgets;
• carry out analysis of spending per project for review of the SMT and advise on possible over/under spends;
• ensure proper allocation of costs is maintained across the grants;
• to review and monitor risk management processes and implementation;
• ensure rigorous budgetary controls;
• sub-grantees financial monitoring and support;
• provision of in-house training to the field finance teams and others;
• strong knowledge of grants management tools and techniques

Essential Requirements

• University degree in job related field
• Previous experience in similar position with the INGOs
• Strong ability to use Microsoft Software especially Excel (various formulas) and Word
• Ability to work under pressure; Ability to travel when required
• Experience of working unsupervised, taking a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high and diverse workload in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of working with major donors (USAID, EC, DFID, ECHO, UN)
• An understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of Merlin

Project Health Coordinator and Team Leader HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care.

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator (PC).

Location: Kisii, Nyanza province.

Salary Range 240,000 - 260, 000 Kshs based on experience

Main duties:

• Coordinate Merlin health Care Projects in Nyanza with aim of achieving the set project and organizational objectives.
• To the offer over all technical guidance to HIV/AIDS treatment and care services to the HIV/AIDS project.
• Planning and implementation of HIV/AIDS/TB treatment and care activities at MOMS and MOPHS facilities with close partnership with the Ministries staff and the consortium partners,
• Co-ordinate mentorship and supervision of facility staff of ensure adequacy of knowledge and technical skill in HIV/AIDS treatment and care , Malaria case management and other clinical interventions for efficient and effective services.
• Oversee and conduct training, mentorship and supportive supervision of health care workers in the project districts
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement of the comprehensive HIV/AIDS/TB services and other health care interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate health activities in project areas in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator, local health authorities and other project staff and adapt interventions as necessary.
• Prepare project monthly, quarterly, mid-term and final reports for submission to Merlin head office as well as donors on a timely manner.

Qualification and experience:

• Minimum qualification is a medical doctor, (MBchB) with INGOs.
• Must have over 5 years experience in experience in successful implementation of health programs, including planning, designing, supervising, and evaluating healthcare programs
• Management, training or clinical background in the area of reproductive health, Maternal and child health, malaria and HIV/AIDS
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in health systems strengthening and in quality of care and quality improvement principles and practices in health care programs
• Demonstrated excellent knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS, family planning and maternal health
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS office
• Reports to the PC for administrative, policy, program support and project reports.
• A member of the SMT, Kisii

To apply for this positions

Please send your soft copies of the CV, Cover Letter to recruitment@merlin-eastafrica.org

Hard copies of the documents could be delivered to Merlin office at O’Washika Rd., Off Isaac Gathanju Road- Lavington P.O. Box 3350- 00200.

Hard copies should be packed in the envelope, for the attention of the Country Finance Director; these will be registered at the Main Gate with Merlin guards.

Please deliver personally, rather than by courier and sign for the delivery.

Please when sending either hard or soft copies of the documents, please indicate the position you are applying for.

Closing Date: 9th April 2011.

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National Youth Coordinator Job Vacancy - Deliverance Church Kenya

Deliverance Church Kenya invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of a National Youth Coordinator.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate youth activities
• Develop youth development proposals for funding youth activities
• Oversee implementation and monitoring youth activities
• Raise and Strengthen region youth leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from a recognized university
• Theological training will be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be hired on contractual basis renewable on mutual agreement. An attractive salary is on offer and a medical cover is part of the package.

Applications to reach the undersigned not later than 10th April, 2011.

General Secretary
Deliverance Church
P.O.Box10315-00100
Nairobi

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Plan Kenya Grants Coordinator Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Grants Coordinator based at Kenya Country Office, Nairobi. This job reports to the Grants Manager. The job holder will be responsible for coordinating grants development and management activities for the realization of an increased grants income and an ensuring effectively managed grants portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate quality proposals
• Ensure effective management of grants, including quality and timely reports
• Maintain effective partnerships with Corporate and other local donors
• Maintenance of grants systems
• Provide grant-related support to Programme Coordinators and PU staff on grants development & management

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or its equivalent
• At least 3- 5 years hands-on experience in fundraising and corporate engagement
• Ability to multi-task and deal with different funding streams
• Strong partnership development and management skills particularly with corporate and other local (in-country) donors
• Good proposal development skills especially for corporate and other donors
• Good planning, interpretation and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS applications

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.

Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements of the above position and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send detailed and updated curriculum vitae with current and/or expected remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including your current/latest supervisor to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org to be received latest by 4th April, 2011.

Your email or envelope should bear the title applied for i.e. “GRANTS COORDINATOR as the subject.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Regional HIV & AIDS Programme Coordinator (National Position) Job in Kenya - HelpAge International

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

HelpAge International, Africa Regional Development Centre

Reporting to: HIV and AIDS Portfolio Manager

Overall Purpose of the Job

To work with the Portfolio Manager of BIG Lottery Fund supported programme in ensuring the effective implementation of BLF projects in at least two countries.

Provide information on best practice for HelpAge International and others to support and contribute to HelpAge’s strategy of enabling older men and women receive quality health HIV and care services; and specifically support the HIV and AIDS advocacy strategy.

Job Activities

• Provide on-going daily support to partners in AFR 600 projects for Ethiopia and Uganda for effective and timely implementation of the nine projects within the framework of the project contracts.
• Support the Portfolio Manager to receive and coordinate both narrative and financial reports from partners in six countries and to develop quality control mechanisms to ensure efficient reporting to BIG Lottery Fund.
• Help develop HelpAge’s regional and global HIV and AIDS strategy by taking a lead in AFR 600 projects in two countries within the portfolio that promotes older people’s active participation in lobbying and advocacy.
• Support partners and beneficiaries in the two countries in developing national HIV and AIDS policies and strategies that ensure the inclusion of older people’s issues in the current HIV and AIDS strategies
• Build the capacity of partners in to develop and implement sound HIV and AIDS programmes, through effective training events and timely mentoring.
• Support the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in data quality assurance issues and the Learning Officer to ensure consistency in data and type of learning gathered and disseminated
• Support the Regional Advocacy and Communications Manager in providing technical support and guidance to the project advocacy groups and to partner organizations in implementing regional level advocacy initiatives
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of information on key lessons learnt in the HIV and AIDS work within and beyond the HelpAge network in Africa and globally.
• Develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in HIV and AIDS, poverty reduction and advocacy programmes development work.
• Support the Portfolio Manager in strengthening best practices in governance in partner organizations.
• Participate in the activities of the HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and undertake additional duties as requested to achieve the Regional Development Center’s and HelpAge International’s overall objectives.

Extent of Authority

The post-holder will make day-to-day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed set of Performance Objectives worked out with the post-holder’s line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree level of education
• A minimum of three years experience in working with NGOs managing and implementing development programmes
• A minimum of 5 years experience in development work, especially at the policy level
• Experience in advocating issues affecting vulnerable groups and influencing policies and strategies in line with this
• An in-depth understanding of HIV and AIDS and related issues in Africa
• Extensive experience in programme development
• Experience in institutional strengthening
• Appreciation of and experience in operational research and its application in programming
• Understanding of participatory knowledge management and willingness to document and disseminate lessons learnt
• Experience in the operation of an international development organisation.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to write narrative and financial reports of a standard required by international donor organizations.
• Skills in working with local and national agencies and to represent the work of HelpAge International to them and their beneficiaries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including project participants

Desirable

• Knowledge and interest of ageing preferred
• Familiarity with HIV and AIDS, public health, international development, and/or social science research

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to helpage@helpage.co.ke

Closing date: 07 Mar 2011

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COMESA Secretariat Chief Editor, Immigration Expert, Assistant RISP Programme Coordinator, Adjustment Support Expert and M&E Expert Jobs

The following posts are advertised for filling at the COMESA Secretariat:

Chief Editor
P4

This post is within the Office of the Secretary General

Responsibilities

• Within delegated authority, the Chief Editor will be responsible for the following duties:
• Responsible for Editing all documentation produced by the Secretariat before publication.
• Compiles and produces the Annual Report. Compiles and produces reports of all the Policy Organs.
• Monitors the preparation of documents for the Policy Organs for subsequent submission to the Translation Unit.
• Provides final approval for printing and is responsible for press revisions of a specialized or highly technical nature.
• Inspects publications and other printed material for production quality prior to release and distribution.
• When necessary, inspects and clears key letters addressed to third parties. Prepares key statements and documents for the Secretary General.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:

• Excellent writing and linguistic skills;highest standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of submitted documents
• Good grasp of terminological and reference research techniques
• High level of versatility and professional judgement
• Tact and negotiating skills

Planning & Organizing:

• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
• Uses time efficiently

Technological Awareness:

• Keeps abreast of available technology
• Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
• Shows willingness to learn new technology

Managerial Competencies

Leadership:

• Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
• Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
• Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
• Shows the courage to take unpopular stands

Managing Performance:

• Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority
• Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member
• Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills
• Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines
• Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff
• Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative
• Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff
• Appraises performance fairly

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in languages law or social sciences.
• A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Work Experience

• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in drafting, proofreading/publishing or related field.
• Experience in an International Organization as a Proofreader/Production Editor will be an added advantage

Languages

• Fluency in English or French is required.
• Working knowledge of the second language will be an added advantage

Assessment Method

• Competency-based interview;
• review of CV against post requirements

Immigration Expert
P3

This post is within the division of Legal and Institutional Affairs at the COMESA Secretariat.

Tasks of the Immigration Expert

• Update the initial report on immigration practices of the Member States by indicating the level of compliance with COMESA Protocols.
• Development of ways in which a COMESA database could be established to monitor the movement of persons in COMESA, particularly the movement of undesirable persons.
• Draft and develop a Common Travel Certificate taking into account the practices in ECOWAS, EU and the EAC.
• Assist in the promotion of ratification of the COMESA protocols pertaining to immigration.
• Assist in the harmonization of National Laws with COMESA model Laws
• Organization of technical workshops with cooperating partners; and
• Management of programmes to be implemented in collaboration with the international Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Law or Social Sciences. An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) will be considered as an added advantage.

Experience

• 8 years of relevant Experience

Languages

• Candidates must be fluent in either English or French while a working knowledge of the other language is a distinct advantage

Assistant RISP Programme Coordinator
P2

Objective of the mission of the Assistant Programme Coordinator

The Assistant Programme Coordinator will assist the RISP Programme Coordinator in the supervision and coordination of the implementation of RISP various activities of the Programme in the COMESA, EAC, IOC and IGAD countries as per the Contribution Agreement.

The Assistant Programme Coordinator will report to RISP Programme Coordinator specifically under the overall supervision of the Assistant Secretary General (Programmes).

Expected results

The results to be delivered by the Assistant RISP Programme Coordinator will be:

• Assisting the Coordinator to effectively manage and co-ordinate the components of the RISP Programme in the ESA region;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring that RISP activities in the ESA region are successfully implemented, according to projected timeframes and cost estimates;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring the implementation of the Programme in the region is efficiently administered according to ESA procedures and in accordance with the procedures as agreed in the Contribution Agreement;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring the implementation of the programme of the different Regional Economic Communities is efficiently coordinated in accordance with the Implementation Agreements between them;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring proper identification of objectives and coherent and periodic revisions of target through annual work plans; and
• adequate monitoring of the implementation of the programme.

Tasks of the Assistant RISP Programme Coordinator

Specific tasks of the Assistant RISP Programme Coordinator will include:

• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring overall coordination for all activities of the RISP;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring timely preparation of the annual work plans in close collaboration with the heads of the technical divisions within the COMESA Secretariat, including the identification of clear indicators and benchmarks;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring timely and quality preparation of reports on all RISP implementation and monitoring activities and ensure their circulation to all members of the Inter-Region Coordinating Committee (IRCC).

This also entails:

1. reviewing the reports and preparing focused briefings on RISP activities of relevance for the Secretary Generals of COMESA, EAC, IGAD and IOC;
2. ensuring follow-up and feedback when required, from members of the IRCC; • Responding to queries regarding RISP progress, impacts and lessons.

• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring Co-ordination and facilitation in preparation of project documents in general and to assist the Department of Finance and Budget at COMESA in the preparation of annual accounts in particular;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring Co-ordination and ensuring support to evaluation;
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring effective communication between COMESA, EAC, IOC and IGAD Secretariats, Donors and other stakeholders in the programme;
• Assisting the Coordinator Assisting Divisions in the preparation of terms of references for the short term expertises needed to assist in the implementation of the Programme;
• Acting for the RISP Coordinator in his absence; and
• Assisting the Coordinator in ensuring providing general technical, managerial and methodological support as and when required.

Education & Experience

Candidates must have the following:

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Economics, Business Administration or any other related subjects and a minimum of 6 years relevant work experience, preferably from within the COMESA and EAC regions.
• Good communication skills and fluency in written and oral English are essential as is a high level of competency in the use of all common software packages.

Languages

• Candidates must be fluent in either English or French while a working knowledge of the other language is a distinct advantage.

Adjustment Support Expert
P4

Tasks

The expert will:

• Facilitate the preparation of the Regional Integration Implementation Programmes by the Member States. This will include facilitation of national coordination of the various stakeholders involved in the implementation of the regional agenda.
• Assisting Member States in assessing revenues losses arising from the reduction of removal of tariff barriers;
• Assisting Member States in impact assessment of implementation of regional policies and national reform implications;
• Monitoring of the implementation of the national RIIPs and progress in the implementation of COMESA/ EAC programmes;
• Facilitate the disbursement of financial support from the Adjustment Facility to eligible member states to address adjustment costs;
• Assist Member States in the reporting requirements to the relevant statutory organs regarding financial support;
• Assist in the coordination with related programmes of the support provided to the member states for implementation of regional programmes
• Assist in the mobilization of adjustment support resources and other aid for trade resources.
• Assist in other programmes under the Aid for Trade framework
• Assist in the preparation of required COMESA and Aid for Trade programme reports and work plans.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the COMAid Coordinator under the COMAID Unit, in close consultation with other divisions particularly with the Trade, Customs and Monetary Affairs Division; the Investment Promotion and Private Sector Development Division, the Infrastructure Division, and Strategic planning and Monitoring and Evaluation.

He/She will also assist in the management of any other programmes supporting the CAF, including the Regional Integration Support Mechanism.

Profile

• Ability to work across boundaries in flexible teams of diverse disciplinary backgrounds, appreciation for team work, technical excellence and drive for results are core to the position.

Qualifications

• He/she will possess at least a Degree in Economics or a related field.
• A Masters Degree in Economics, Business Administration or related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

• He/She will have at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in macroeconomics and/or public finance and/or economic planning.
• First preference will be given to candidates with experience in the operations of sector or general Budget Support and in trade policy.
• Experience in the COMESA region will be an added advantage.

Language and Skills

• Excellent command of English or French and report writing skills are required.
• Knowledge of the second language will be an added advantage.
• He/she will have the capacity to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• He/she must be computer and internet literate.

Duration and location of the mission

• The expert will be contracted for 2 year renewal contract.
• The expert will be based at the COMESA Secretariat, Lusaka, Zambia but should be prepared and willing to travel extensively both within and outside of the COMESA region.

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
P3

The overall objective of this position is to contribute to Regional Integration in Africa through the monitoring of the integration efforts of Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Eastern and Southern Africa, the monitoring of integration efforts of COMESA Member States and finally of COMESA Work Plans.

The specific objective of the programme monitoring and evaluation Expert is to assist the Secretariat in adjusting the quality of successive COMESA Work Plans in line with the goals and strategies of COMESA, the initiatives of its Member States and of other RECs in the region.

Under the overall direction of the Assistant Secretary General (Programmes) the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert will perform the following functions:

Expected results

The results to be delivered by the Monitoring and Evaluation Expert are as follows:

• Internal Monitoring of COMESA’s Work Plan System implemented;
• Regional Integration Surveillance mechanism designed and approved for implementation in COMESA;
• Improved planning and better targeted work plans, taking into account Regional Integration initiatives of member states, of others RECs and of development institutions as well as National Indicative Programmes.

Tasks

The tasks of the programme monitoring and evaluation Expert will include the following:

1. Monitor the implementation of the annual work programmes to ensure consistency and effectiveness of activities to objectives and expected results respectively;
2. In collaboration with operations and experts, design and implement a regional integration surveillance mechanism with the aim to :

• provide a measure of how successful regional policies are in promoting regional integration;
• highlighting at an early stage potential issues which will slow down regional economic integration and to allow the region to develop a policy response in a timely manner;
• taking the initiative to determine what parameters the region itself thinks is important in terms of poverty reduction and development rather than relying on the preconceptions of outside agencies;
• developing a set of indicators which measure the progress being made in regional integration which can act both as a set of “conditionalities” for the PRSP approach (and so develop some consistencies in conditionalities at a regional level) and as a basis for assessing risk for outside investors;
• developing a set of regional “lock-in” mechanisms through a peerage systemto be used as a trigger mechanism for budgetary support in cases where countries need such assistance to continue with the process of liberalization
• Analyse relevance of annual work programmes and propose reviews where necessary;

Education

• The candidate must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Development Studies or any relevant discipline from a recognised University.
• Additional training in Project Management and Research is essential.

Experience

• At least 8 years of post-graduate, professional experience in Research and Development gained in regional or international organisations.
• Demonstrated ability and skills in report writing.
• He/She will have relevant professional experience in macro-economics analysis.
• He/she will have also broad experience in trade and trade policy issues and regional integration.
• He/she will have practical experience with the management of projects in all areas relevant to the COMESA’s regional integration programme.
• Experience in the COMESA as well as a proven experience of international donor funded cooperation programmes will be an added advantage.

Language and skills

• Excellent command of English and report writing skills are required. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
• He/she will have the capacity to work independently as well as part of a team.
• He/she must be computer and internet literate.

Competencies

• Ability to work in a team and to complete assignments with minimum supervision
• Excellent research skills and analytical ability
• Ability to familiarise rapidly with new subjects
• Ability to prioritise, plan, coordinate work
• Resourcefulness, initiative, a high sense of responsibility and demonstrated capacity to work effectively, rapidly and accurately under pressure for extended periods and meet strict deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills.

The Closing date for all posts will be 28th February 2011.

All applications should be submitted to the Secretary General
(Attention: Director of Administration)

Email: recruitment@comesa.int

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Save the Children UK Area Logistics Coordinator – Wajir East Job Vacancy

Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world. Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.

Save the Children UK in Kenya works in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera) with Programmes in Child Protection, Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihoods and Health.

We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Area Logistics Coordinator in our Wajir East Area Office with Occasional visits to Nairobi. Contract period – 12 months.

Job Purpose

Manage all logistics, procurement and communications facilities and systems for the Area Office while coordinating with Nairobi Logistics team and ensure that logistics services are provided to Area Office in a timely manner, to high standard in line with all SC policies and procedures.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure that all procurement is carried out in line with Save the Children and donor requirements.
• Develop a list of approved supplies with framework agreements to ensure quality of goods and services are provided in timely manner.
• Assist staff in understanding request formats for procurement.
• Develop framework agreements with suppliers at Field Level.
• Assist in developing vendor lists.
• Assist in finalizing procurement plans and requests for current grants.
• Ensure monthly Supply tracker is prepared and sent to Nairobi Office and to programme managers.
• Ensure vehicles are in good working order and that all journeys are authorized and tracked.
• Review vehicle utilization, performance and running costs are monitored and managed in line with SC policies and procedures.
• Ensure that Vehicle maintenance schedule is in place and adhered to, ensuring that proper arrangements with suitable auto workshops are in place for Field office vehicles.
• Ensure logistics filing system is in place, being used and up to date.
• Review monthly logistic reports from all field offices and offer appropriate feedback.
• Ensure all staff are briefed and trained on logistics policies and procedures.
• Develop work plans for all staff and monitor performance against set objectives and targets.
• Implement learning and development plans for staff.
• Act as Safety and Security Focal person in the field office and assist Area Office Manager in managing security.

Person Specification

• Holder of a Bachelors Degree, a postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supplies management (CIPS) and atleast 3 years proven experience in logistics within an International NGO.
• Excellent people management, good communication, analytical and diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office suite and outlook.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to keep clear and concise records.
• Ability to be flexible while under pressure and in response to changing needs.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable requirements:

• An understanding of donor rules and regulations.
• Experience of project administration/management, and the ability to work independently

If you meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter and your detailed CV indicating your current salary with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:

Head of Human Resources & Administration,
Save the Children UK,
Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke

not later than 17th February, 2011.

Quote the job title on the subject line.

Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting will be done as CVs are received.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

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Projects Coordinator Job Vacancy

Ref No: 536/AG/FN

Required to plan and coordinate activities and resources for the successful implementation of energy projects.

This new position has been created to further improve the planning and execution of the projects which our client, a highly successful and rapidly expanding marketer of energy related products, undertakes for its clients.

Working closely with the sales, supplies and technical teams the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, closure and after-sales service of all technical projects.

He/she will ensure that the implementation teams have the materials, technical know how and logistical support required to implement their assigned project within agreed time and cost estimates.

In addition, he/she will enforce technical standards and manage the day-to-day interaction with clients, seeking to increase customer satisfaction and broaden client relationships

We invite applications from Kenya citizens who hold a university degree in Electrical Engineering or related field discipline and a valid driving licence; preference will be given to candidates who also hold a qualification in project management

Applicants should have at least five years experience in the planning and implementation of concurrent projects at different sites, effectively managing the quality of work and tracking man hours.

Excellent people management skills, planning and communication skills are the other key requirements for this position.

For this position, our client will offer a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity for further career advancement.

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref to hawkins.associates@khigroup.com

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CARE Program Officers, Grants Officers, M&E Officers and Grants Manager Jobs in Kenya

CARE International in Kenya is looking for suitable individuals to fill the following positions within its Global Fund Program, based in Nairobi.

The Global Fund Round 7 HIV&AIDS Program goal is improvement of quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS in Kenya and reduction of HIV infections.

Program Officers
2 Positions
Ref: PO/2/2/2011

Reporting to the Program Quality Coordinator, the Program Officer will support the coordination and technical oversight of sub recipients in the implementation of the program.

He/She will be the Sub -Recipients first point of contact on all technical, programme implementation quality aspects, Monitoring &Evaluation support, reporting compliance and operational support.

Grants Officers
2 Positions
Ref: GO/2/2/2011

Reporting to the Grants Coordinator, the Grant Officer will support the Global Fund program to manage and coordinate all financial aspects to ensure optimal compliance with contractual obligations.

The incumbent will coordinate a portfolio of sub recipients and enforce compliance to contractual obligation, operationalizing the program grants management systems and cycles.

He/She will work closely with the Program Officers to support adherence to all financial contract compliance by sub-recipients.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officers
2 Positions
Ref: MEO/2/2/2011

Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation(M &E) Coordinator, the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will provide support in operationalising the Global Fund Program Monitoring & Evaluation System, data management, data verification and quality checks and strengthen sub recipient’s capacity in M&E.

Grants Manager
Ref: GM/01/2011

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Grants Manager will coordinate and manage all financial aspects of the program to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

He/she will be responsible for the program grants component , and will work closely with the Program Manager and support Grants Coordinators and Grants Officers to ensure successful implementation of the Grobal Fund performance based funding and ensure that all program obligations are realized, accounted for, documented and reported.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, indicating reference numbers, together with a detailed C.V with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 9th February, 2011 to The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya.

Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For further details on minimum requirements and full job descriptions, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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World Vision Africa Urban Programming Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Urban Programming Coordinator

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: December 24 2010

Purpose of the Job:

The regional urban adviser will undertake high level networking, provide technical advice and secure effective partnerships in the East African region to ensure high quality, sustainable urban programming in selected National Offices in East Africa.

In consultation with the region, the Urban Centre of Expertise and NOs, the regional urban adviser will:

Key Tasks/Principal Accountabilities:

• Assess current East Africa WV urban and external programs in the region and identify areas for growth, partnership and development
• Analyse urban trends, monitor intergovernmental groups, UN organizations and NGOs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of urban programming.
• Network, build and broker partnerships in international donor circles and research institutions to support WV field work and keep abreast of political developments nationally and in the region
• Ensure the continuous exchange of information on achievements and best practice including via an Urban Learning Network and Events
• Develop field urban capacity by establishing an Urban Centre of Learning in a National Office in consultation with the region and the Urban CoE.
• Develop evidence based urban resource materials to enhance program quality and effectiveness in the Africa region.
• Collaborate with sectoral and ministry teams to prioritise urban poverty
• Collaborate with marketing to develop new funding models suitable for urban contexts and support National Offices to target multi-lateral and grant funding sources.
• Provided strategic advice to select WV offices and Regions to develop their urban strategy
• Explore and adapt new organizational processes to respond to the urban environment

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in any of the following areas: urban studies, political, economic, social or philosophical sciences, preferably in combination with international relations.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in urban programming and management issues, of which preferably at least three at the international level.

Person Specification

• Strong networker with contacts in Kenyan and regional donor circles and political knowledge
• Sound understanding of urban theories, practice and programming.
• Good analytical, research and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver work programs to agreed deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

Job Details

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who wish to apply for this position should send an application letter and detailed CV to wvaro_recruit@wvi.org by 30th December, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Overall Programme Coordinator (Ref. 120/10-11)

Location: Sudan (the) - Juba

Reporting to the Country Director, the person selected will coordinate, monitor and control the quality of all programmes implemented in the mission, including emergency responses according to the policies and strategies of IO.

Key Responsibilities

-Define in collaboration with the rest of the coordination team and the Country Director, and within the framework of the country strategy, operational plan

-Oversee the production of proposals and reports, in coordination with the technical coordinators, with inputs from the Logs and the RAF

-As a key member of the Country Coordination Team, contribute to overall development of longer-term strategy

-Ensures that strategic decisions regarding programs are implemented

-Analyse the information provided by the technical coordinators in order to take appropriate operational decisions

-Ensure that all the programs have an appropriate MEL system defined and that it is implemented

-Ensure the Field Managers implement the recommendations provided by the technical coordinators on program standards and quality, as well as the guidance of the Country Director

-Work with the logistics and HR departments to ensure that adequate means are available to support the field managers to implement good quality programs

-Facilitate regular field trips for supervision and discussion of each programme, define constraints, priorities, plans of action, etc.

-Through coordination with the technical coordinators and the field managers, ensure the timely drafting and submission of proposals and reports

-Review proposal and reports prior to submission to the Country Director for validation

-Ensure good coordination between the program teams and the logistics and administrative teams

-Facilitate the design of the operations plan for an emergency response, in conjunction with the humanitarian coordinator and the other technical coordinators

-Coordinate the operations of an emergency response in conjunction with the humanitarian coordinator

-Should circumstances require, assume management of the humanitarian coordinator, as delegated by the Country Director

-Ensure the appropriate follow-up of the emergency interventions

Experience and Skills

-At least 4 years experience in the field of humanitarian missions with at least 2 years in similar positions

-Experience in volatile contexts managing security

-Management and leadership skills

-Ability to act as a part of a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary team

-Ability to represent the Organisation and negotiate in its name

-Adaptability to changing contexts

-Good knowledge of English language, both written and spoken

Working Conditions

Contract of employment: Contract for 12 months

Salary: According to the Intermón Oxfam country salary scale

Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution

Holidays: 29 working days per year

Working place: Juba, South Sudan

Starting date: asap

How to apply

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please visit us at www.intermonoxfam.org/empleo or send your CV also by email to humanitarianstaff@intermonoxfam.org indicating the position and reference.

The closing date for applications is 26.12.2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Programme Coordinators job in Kenya

Build Africa Kenya (previously Partners for Progress (PfP)) is a Non Governmental Organization that works exclusively in rural areas of Kenya to help young people escape poverty by supporting education and income generation activities.

Our aim is to create sustainable models for increasing the incomes of the poor and better access to education and healthcare. We give young people (including parents and the community at large) the chance to save, to work their way out of poverty and to increase the prosperity of their communities.

We work with key stakeholders in Gilgil, Elementaita, Machakos and Mwala regions in implementing integrated programmes in Education, HIV/AIDS and reproductive health, livelihoods and skills development including income generation.

Our vision is for every young person in Africa to fulfill their potential and to make a difference.

As part of our ongoing effort to improve the quality of our program delivery, we are seeking talented and socially responsible individuals with exceptional skills, background, education and a passion for using investment and education as a tool to alleviate poverty in rural communities for the following positions:

Programme Coordinators
2 Positions

Based in Machakos and Naivasha Districts with significant travel to the field, the Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing high quality programs including monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

He/she will ensure the practice and institutionalization of a culture of innovation and creativity in programs. This post also supports planning and design processes.

Key Responsibilities:

    * Prepare quarterly program activity work plans that include annual schools construction timelines
    * Work with program assistants to implement routine BAK core cross cutting program activities to high standards
    * Conduct trainings to include Training Needs Assessment, facilitating and writing training reports.
    * Monitor Child Protection issues in programs and ensure implementation of Build Africa’s policy on the same.
    * Prepare high quality monthly and quarterly reports to include activity reports, quarterly program reports and M&E reports and maintain database of the same
    * Capture evidence of program impact through identifying and writing success stories and capturing beneficiary voices.
    * Organize and take lead in regular BAK/beneficiaries progress review.
    * Support donor visits to include preparation of TORs, vetting of visitation sites, and accompanying donors.
    * Line manages Program Assistants to include coaching and mentoring them to learn and practice BAKs culture of innovation and creativity in programs, including proactively reporting any areas of potential improvement.

Person Specifications and Competencies:

The right candidate will have a minimum of a relevant 1st degree from a recognized university with at least 2 years of demonstrated experience working with development projects, preferably with an INGO and should have experience of directly working with communities.

He/she should be proactive in thinking and able to question the status quo in his/her day to day work. The position holder should be aware of Child Protection issues and be of high integrity to be able to model Build Africa’s core values.

The successful candidates must be strong in community training, have Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) skills and be willing to work under hard conditions in the rural areas.

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself up to the challenge, please send /email your application and a copy of your CV with daytime contact numbers, details of 3 referees and an indication of your salary expectations so as to reach the following by 24th December 2010.

The Country Director
Build Africa Kenya
PO Box 10604-00100
Nairobi.

Email: bak@build-africakenya.org/ pfp@partnersforprogress.co.ke

Website: www.build-africa.org.uk

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World Vision Africa Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

Title: Project Coordinator

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: December 01 2010

Purpose of the position:

The position will co-facilitate with the consultant a participatory action learning process for designing, adapting and improving tools and processes for planning and managing the last phase of Area Development Programs aiming at the sustainability of changes beyond the presence of World Vision.

The position will also contribute to strengthening the Quality Assurance Team’s capacity for facilitating and supporting transition processes of ADPs.

Further, the position will provide support to the national offices with regards to planning and managing transition processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare the quantitative part of the evaluations preceding transition planning, generate samples of effective questions for surveys and provide stakeholders with tools for Programme strengthening and with capacity to generate relevant information for Transition planning.
• Effectively organize and prepare Learning Events for regional and national offices and contribute towards a quality and smooth implementation of Evaluation and Transition Planning Process
• Co-facilitate participatory learning processes using a blended learning approach, write evaluation reports jointly with the consultant and contribute towards the transition plans in collaboration with the local evaluation teams.
• Follow-up, mentor, coach, train and provide support to transition processes taking place after the project’s official Learning Events, including support in transition planning to ADPs funded by other Support Offices other than WV Germany in Africa and beyond on request.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Bachelors degree in social and planning, development studies, community development
• Skills in quantitative and qualitative research approaches, specifically in designing questionnaires and data analysis with strong skills in Excel and SPSS
• Strong skills in facilitating participatory processes, processes of self-evaluation and extensive experience of applying participatory tools at the community level
• Experience in facilitating and participating in online forums
• Strong organizational skills (e.g. for organizing Learning Events, handling finances, local travel)
• DME Technical Training qualifications required: Professional technical skill desired (certification?)
• Experience: 4 to 6 years of experience in DME field and in community development
• A good understanding of WV’s DME frameworks and processes required (e.g. LEAP, IPM)

Other: Field experience in community development programs is preferred

Job Details

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who wish to apply for this position should send an application letter and detailed CV to wvaro_recruit@wvi.org by 1st December, 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.

Zinduka Afrika HIV/AIDS Project Coordinator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Reporting Date: Immediately

Reporting to: Program Manager

Organization: Zinduka Afrika

Zinduka Afrika is Non- governmental Organization (NGO) has an opportunity for HIV/AIDs Project Coordinator.

Job Description: HIV/AIDs Project Co-ordinator is accountable for the coordination of HIV/AIDs section, including various components of the project implementation for intermediate and final results achievements.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• To coordinate and implement HIV/AIDs components of the project.
• Supervise the implementation process and in accordance with the deadlines based on plans and timeliness of the HIV/AIDs components.
• Assist in supervision and provision for efficient use of the financial resources of the HIV/AIDs project.
• Co-ordinate preparation of timely periodical reports and present monthly, quarterly and any other required reports of the project to the Program Manager in accordance to the set donor guidelines and approved organizational policies.
• Assist in the procurement of the materials, products and services which are necessary for the implementation of the HIV and AIDs project.
• Provide lead in Preparing suggestions, plans and other documents that results to enhanced strategy in the framework of the HIV/AIDs project.
• Cordinate timely request for funds and any other materials/equipments for the HIV/AIDs project.
• Identify and enhance networking and collaboration in the HIV and AIDs field.
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation activity(s) for HIV/AIDS program.
• Spearhead in raising HIV and AIDs awareness.
• Assist in Lobbying and Advocacy in HIV/AIDs.
• Promote gender mainstreaming in the project.
• Mobilize resources; specifically write proposals for the purpose of HIV and AIDs Project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required:

• At least a first degree, in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, Psychology or any other related Social Science field. A diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of HIV Prevention and Management
• At least three years experience in Project Management
• Must have worked with an NGO for not less than three years
• Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Program design and evaluation skills experience.
• Grant management skills
• Fund raising skills for instance proposal writing
• Good supervisory skills
• Ability to write Quality reports
• Must be a team player

Send Application letter, CV and Pastors Recommendation letter to info@zinduka-afrika.org; zinduka.afrika@gmail.com by 26th November 2010.

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