Save the Children Income Generating Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Income Generating Officer – Kenya Country Office
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose: This position is responsible for coordinating, managing and implementing of Income Generating Activities (IGA) Program. She/he will coordinate staff and volunteers in implementing IGA Program in Dadaab. You'll play a crucial role in - researching, targeting and delivering new income streams for the various household and groups that we work with.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Child Protection Manager

Dimensions:  Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. 
Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Child Protection Officers

Key Areas of Accountability:

To supervise, follow up and monitor activities in the IGA groups Conduct training of IGA groups in business skills, livelihoods and financial literacy/managementLink IGA groups to the local and regional market Keep/manage records of revolving funds among IGA groupsOrganize and conduct training workshops for groups Network with other IGA projects locally and nationally to identify effective approaches Gain knowledge of local resources and their potential market Conduct value chain analysis Work in partnership with Project team to effectively plan, monitor and implement income generation activi-ties and identify prospective groups for IGAConduct regular meetings with IGA groups and beneficiaries Document case studies and sharing lessons learnt, challenges and best practicesSupport in resource mobilization Identify gaps and provide recommendations to enhance improvement of livelihoods among IGA groupsWork closely with the child protection officer, BID officer and outreach officer to identify vulnerable groups for IGA support.Participate in the project management team that meets on a regular basis Prepare and submit timely semi-annual, monthly and weekly reports. Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
 Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyMinimum of first degree in business studies, marketing or entrepreneurshipAt least 3 years’ experience working on income-generating activities or livelihoods programmes at officer level Experience working in an NGO Ability to conduct training in entrepreneurship or related field Ability to plan and organize own work and produce results within stipulated time limits.Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervisionKnowledge of project cycle management, including development of monitoring mechanisms and indicators and experience of evaluation.Knowledge of SPHERE standards, humanitarian charter, children’s rights and NGO code of conduct.Good skill in operating Microsoft office, especially Excel, word programmes and e-mail.Cultural sensitivity and ability to work regardless of religious, ethnic and cultural differences.Ability to work in team workHow to Apply

The application process is now open and will close on 16th December 2013 at 5.00 p.m. 

To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position title on the subject line.

Windle Trust Kenya Security Officer Job in Dadaab, Garissa County

Windle Trust Kenya wishes to recruit an officer for the position described below to serve in Dadaab, Garissa County.
 
The security officer will be responsible for ensuring security and safety of WTK personnel and resources in Dadaab. The SO will lead security mainstreaming to promote a positive security culture throughout the organization.
 University degree or Diploma in relevant discipline particularly security management studies or public administration with either Military or police trainingAt least 2 years’ experience working with NGOs and/or other humanitarian organizationsSecurity Management experience with a proven ability to develop and implement effective and contextualized protocols and systemsPast or present experience in working with any of the Kenyan disciplined forces will be an added advantageDemonstrated teamwork, maturity of judgment, tolerance for hardship and leadership and integrity of characterSolid commitment to helping people in the most difficult circumstancesAbility to show initiative, multi-task and provide a consistently high outputMust possess a professional and calm demeanour, and a high-level of critical thinking in a rapidly-changing, tense security contextExcellent communication skills and fluent in written and spoken EnglishKnowledge of local language is an added advantageMastery of office software (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point).Interested and suitably qualified candidates to submit their application including detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, current remuneration and two professional referees to:
or email: hr@windle.org , on or before Tuesday, 25th June 2013.
WTK is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. 

Islamic Relief Special Need Education (SNE) Teacher Job in Dadaab Kenya

Islamic Relief is an international NGO, established in 1984 in the UK, seeking to promote sustainable Economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and developmental activities. We aim to help the needy regardless of Race, Religion, Color and Gender. Islamic Relief is currently running Programmes in several sectors that include Education, Health & Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods Support and Child Welfare. IRK also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan Food Distribution and Qurbani.
 Position: Special Need Education (SNE) Teacher
Overall responsibility to implement and evaluate curriculum in least restrictive environment to children with SNE and impart knowledge, skills, develop personality and character that will provide a lasting and inspiring impact on their lives.
 1. Curriculum implementation and evaluationTo prepare all professional records for curriculum implementationDevelop teaching/learning resources for effective and motivating lessonsKeep all records and use them to improve performanceConduct continuous assessment tests and terminal exams mark and record results.Train children in co-curricular activities so as to compete othersParticipate in curriculum review2. Training teachers on modern trends in special needs educationTrain teachers in new teaching pedagogy that is responsive to SNE childAssist the teachers develop basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the teaching profession.Train teachers on production of low cost teaching materialsFacilitate training of teachers in maintenance of equipmentParticipate in workshops and seminars for teachers particularly Saturday TOT.Develop in the teacher the ability to communicate effectively.3. Management of compensatory equipment for children with SNEAssess children and prescribe the right equipment for use.Train children on the proper use any equipment given to boost residual ability.Sensitize other children and school community on special equipmentTo ensure that given equipment are put to proper useEnsure maintenance and repair of equipment are done regularly4. Facilitate Community participation in promoting special needs educationGuide parents to form parents groups for children with SNETrain parents of children on basic concepts for upbringing of their childrenParticipate in society meetings for children with SNEInvolve the refugee community through the school PTA in special needs issuesAssist the community to give children with SNE equal opportunity in learning through mobilizationEncourage the school committee to make the school compounds environmentally friendly and barrier free.5. Managing Classroom resourcesResponsible for proper management of classroom resources issued for promoting teaching/learning environment i.e. textbooks, teaching aids and desks and others materials.Accountable for keeping proper and accurate lists of books issued to students and ensure school authority kept aware of any discrepancies.Ensure proper utilization compensatory equipment during classroom instructionEnsure proper storage and safety of equipment after use by children6. Promote partnership with local educational InstitutionsConduct community mobilization and sensitization on significance of Special needs education.Regularly monitor the attendance, scholastic performance and learning needs of the children with special needs in the camp in close liaison with other special institutions.Initiate close relationship with teachers of local Kenyan Special Institutions so as to share approaches for effective teaching in refugee-local schoolsDevelop refugee inter-camp competition in co- curricular activities as sports, games, drama and music festivals. Also train children so as to participate in games and sports for students with special needs nationally and beyond.7. Development of Human Potential in StudentsPrepare high achieving pupils’ for post primary educationDevelop the pupils’ potential abilities to their maximum through a variety of experiences.Develop in pupils’ an awareness and appreciation of innovation in the field of education and an ability to utilize them.Develop in the pupils’ an awareness of the principles which underline good human relationship and use of these in their dealings with the community.Prepare the pupils’ to face life with self-confidence and independence.Promote clear logical thought and critical judgment.Offer career guidance to pupils’.Conduct counseling for pupils’ in need of counseling. Liaise with parents of individual learners for effective delivery of counseling services.Work in a team spirit with other teachers to promote understanding of school mission and goals successfully.Establish closer relationship with other Islamic Relief sector colleagues to strengthen the existing positive image of the refugee education sector.Take advantage of the available opportunities in Islamic Relief to foster self-development.Has full authority on matters pertaining to effective curriculum implementation in assigned classroom tasks and is the point person for children with special needs in education.Has the mandate on what action should be taken against deviant learnersAdvisor of the head teachers, inspector of special needs and adult education and education supervisor on all matters related to curriculum, teaching and co-curricula activities.Has to give professional guidance on matters touching on special needs education.Work closely with other sectors and in collaboration with UNHCR, partner agencies on education issues for children with special needs.
 The position is in IFO refugee camp in the North Eastern Province of Kenya.The climate is harsh (semi-arid) and area prone to banditry menace.Teaching will essentially be carried out in refugee schools.Education: Degree or Diploma in Special Needs EducationExperience: Primary and secondary school teacher of children with SNECertificate: Has attended short courses on special needs educationCompetencies: Assessment teacher of children with special needs and teacher trainerTeaching License : Must have registration certificate from TSCSend in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com to reach us not later than Friday 14th June, 2013 clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. CVs will be screened on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief PI Teacher Job in Dadaab Kenya

Islamic Relief is an international NGO, established in 1984 in the UK, seeking to promote sustainable Economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and developmental activities. We aim to help the needy regardless of Race, Religion, Color and Gender. Islamic Relief is currently running Programmes in several sectors that include Education, Health & Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods Support and Child Welfare. IRK also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan Food Distribution and Qurbani.
 Overall responsibility to implement and evaluate curriculum in primary school and impart knowledge, skills, develop personality and character that will provide a lasting and inspiring impact on their lives to develop positive attitude.
 1. Curriculum implementation and evaluationTo prepare all professional records for curriculum implementationDevelop teaching/learning resources for effective and motivating lessonsKeep all records and use them to improve performanceConduct continuous assessment tests and terminal exams mark and record results.Train children in co-curricular activities so as to compete othersParticipate in curriculum review2. Training teachers on modern trends in special needs educationTrain teachers in new teaching pedagogy that is responsive to current trends in educationAssist untrained incentive teachers develop basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the teaching profession.Train teachers on production of low cost teaching materialsFacilitate training of teachers in maintenance of equipmentParticipate in workshops and seminars for teachers particularly Saturday TOT.Develop in the teacher the ability to communicate effectively.3. Facilitate Community participation in promoting primary educationGuide parents to form parents groups for classes of their childrenTrain parents of children on basic concepts for upbringing of their childrenParticipate in PTA meetings for the schools where they workInvolve the refugee community through the school PTA to support educationEncourage the community to give girls equal chance in education through mobilizationEncourage the school committee to make the school compounds environmentally friendly and barrier free.4. Managing Classroom resourcesResponsible for proper management of classroom resources issued for promoting teaching/learning environment i.e. textbooks, teaching aids and desks and others materials.Accountable for keeping proper and accurate lists of books issued to students and ensure school authority kept aware of any discrepancies.Ensure proper utilization any used equipment used during classroom instructionEnsure proper storage and safety of equipment after use by children5. Promote partnership with local educational InstitutionsConduct community mobilization and sensitization on significance of primary education.Regularly monitor the attendance, scholastic performance and learning needs of the children in the school in close liaison with IRW Kenya program education SMT.Initiate close relationship with teachers of local Kenyan primary schools to share approaches for effective teaching in refugee-local schoolsDevelop refugee inter-school competition in co- curricular activities as sports, games, drama and music festivals. Also train children so as to participate in games and sports.6. Development of Human Potential in StudentsPrepare high achieving pupils’ for post primary educationDevelop the pupils’ potential abilities to their maximum through a variety of experiences.Develop in pupils’ an awareness and appreciation of innovation in the field of education and an ability to utilize them.Develop in the pupils’ an awareness of the principles which underline good human relationship and use of these in their dealings with the community.Prepare the pupils’ to face life with self-confidence and independence.Promote clear logical thought and critical judgment.Offer career guidance to pupils’.Conduct counseling for pupils’ in need of counseling. Liaise with parents of individual learners for effective delivery of counseling services.Work in a team spirit with other teachers to promote understanding of school mission and goals successfully.Establish closer relationship with other IRW Kenya program colleagues to establish the a positive image of the IRW Kenya program education sector.Take advantage of the available opportunities in education to foster self-development professionally.Has full authority on matters pertaining to effective curriculum implementation in assigned classroom tasks and is the point person for primary children in their school.Has the mandate on what action should be taken against deviant learnersAdvisor of the head teacher and education community teachers on all matters related to curriculum, teaching and co-curricular activities.Work closely with other sectors and in collaboration with UNHCR, partner agencies on education issues to promote teaching/learning.
 1. The position is in Ifo refugee camp in the North Eastern Province of Kenya.
2. The climate is harsh (semi-arid) and area prone to banditry menace.
3. Teaching will essentially be carried out in refugee schools.
 Qualifications / Experience / CompetenciesEducation: BEd primary option or P1 teachers certificateExperience: Primary teacher for a minimum of two yearsTeaching License : Must have registration certificate from TSCCompetencies: Outstanding performance in music and sportsSend in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com to reach us not later than Friday 14th June, 2013 clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. CVs will be screened on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IOM Guest House Accommodation Assistant Job in Dadaab, Kenya

Vacancy Open To Internal and External Candidates
Vacancy Notice: IOMKE/VN/18/2013
Position title: Guest House Accommodation Assistant
Position grade: G6
Duty station: Dadaab, Kenya

Duration of Assignment: 6 months Special Short Term Contract
Seniority band: Band III

Job family: Operations
Organizational unit: Operations

Position number: N/a
Position rated: yes

Subject to rotation: No
Reporting directly to: Head of IOM Sub-Office, Dadaab

Overall supervision by: Head of Operations
Managerial responsibility: Manage the guest house and restaurant
Directly reporting staff: Cook, waiters, cleaners
II. Organizational Context and Scope
Under the supervision and the direction of the Head of IOM Sub Office Dadaab, the incumbent will be responsible for the management and operations of accommodation facilities in Dadaab comprising of forty rooms, and a sixty seating capacity restaurant.
III. Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesOversee and coordinate the implementation of plans, budget, costing, acquisition/purchase of materials, promotional campaign, brochures.Draft administrative procedures, manuals, and guidelines on guest and restaurant operations.Participate in the development of a training manual and written SOPs for all guest house and restaurant staffAssist in the recruitment and lead training of Guest Services staffAssess Guest Services staff to identify and address gaps in training and quality of services.Ensure that IOM Guest Services are in line with and exceed the standards of other agencies (accommodation/ food and beverage).Perform any other duties as maybe assigned.
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competenciescreates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); accepts and gives constructive criticism; follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies; meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs; monitors own work to correct errors, takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings.identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients; identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors; governments, and project beneficiaries; keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks.contributes to colleagues' learning; demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills; demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas; keeps abreast of developments in own professional area.actively shares relevant information, clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures; writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience; listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones; persuades others to consider new ideas; proactively develops new ways to resolve problems.convinces others to share resources; actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change; presents goals as shared interests; articulates vision to motivate colleagues and follows through with commitments.provides constructive feedback to colleagues; identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers; provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations; uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures; holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations.sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others; identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others; develops strategic vision for IOM within area of responsibility; organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers; identifies risks and makes contingency plans; adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals; allocates appropriate times and resources for own work and that of team members.masters subject matter related to responsibilities; identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities; incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress; treats all colleagues with respect and dignity; works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts; knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutionsactively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team Environment; contributes to, and follows team objectives; gives credit where credit is due; seeks input and feedback from others; delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate; actively supports and implements final group decisions; takes joint responsibility for team's worklearns about developments in available technology; proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs. Builds stable strategic alliances with relevant parties; identifies sources of and secures funding from external stakeholders to meet the needs of IOM.
Ability to plan for and carry out staff selection; plan and monitor the performance of other staff, supervise workplace operations, interpret and prepare administrative and financial data and reports, conduct on the job training, assess candidate performance, plan and implement staff rosters, and hospitality management control systems.A completed Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management; Food and Beverage Management, Tourism, or related courses.A minimum of six years professional work experience as a senior staff in hospitality industry (Operations Supervision) with strands in kitchen management, room and accommodation management, banquet and food service management.At least 5 year working experience in purchasing and stores management; design of a commercial kitchen; development of maintenance schedule; planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a menu.Demonstrated skills in commercial accommodation management, and hospitality facility utilization and managing a food and beverage operations.Excellent report writing skills.Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Submit cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-
International Organization for Migration (IOM), Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 55040 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted