Vacancy in the Office of Clerk of the County Assembly of Kwale

Vacancy in the Office of Clerk of the County Assembly of Kwale
As administrative Head of the Assembly and Principal Advisor to the Speaker of the Assembly, the job holder will serve as the Accounting Officer / authorize officer for the Assembly
The jobholder will also be responsible for: All policy and organizational matters;Co-ordination of all official assembly functions and ceremonies;Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the Assembly and increasing public accessibility to and awareness of the Assembly;Dealing with external relations;Principal advisor to presiding officers and to all members of the AssemblySitting in the county Assembly Service Board as the secretary to the board;Advising the Speaker in the exercise of the powers and functions of the office;Marshalling all legislative measures passed by the AssemblyReceiving reports from the budget office; andSupervising and coordinating all the Departments of the AssemblyThe successful candidate will have at least a Bachelors degree in social Sciences, Humanities or a relevant field and a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience.Experience working at managerial level in a public office will be an added advantage.Excellent written and oral communication skills;Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution.Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; andThe ability to multitask and work well under pressure.If you believe you fit the required profile, please drop your application at the Assembly Offices or email the same to s-ruwa@yahoo.com on or before Monday 15/07/2013 at 5pm.
In addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/Academic certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Marie Stopes EC Project Youth Peer Educators Coordinator Job in Kwale, Kenya

Job framework – Youth Peer Educators Coordinator –EC Project
Role: Youth Peer Educators Coordinator-EC Project
Reports To: Project Officer-EC Project
Liaises With: Projects Department
Duty Station: Coast Region-Kwale County with constant travel to the field sites.
Contract Type:    Fixed Term- January 2013- December 2015
The Youth Peer Educators Coordinator will build capacity of youth peer educators to deliver integrated maternal, child and neonatal (MCNH) and Sexual Reproductive health (SRH) services, information and community based distribution of family (FP) commodities.

Essential Duties

Coordinate all youth focused initiatives under this project.Coordinate and manage team of youth peer providers (YPPs). This coordination will include; selection and recruitment of the YPPs, regular team meetings, collection of YPEs monthly reports and monitoring and evaluation of youth activities.Lead and coordinate YPEs trainings on ASRH, MNCH and peer education.Coordinate mobilization initiatives for SRH services in MSK, public and private health facilities by the YPEs.Coordinate the distribution of IEC/BCC materials and family planning supplies through the YPPs.Foster linkages and build partnerships with community youth focused agencies, key stakeholders and partners.Establish strong community based referral networks and build the capacity of YPPs to act as referral agents to MSK, public and private health facilities.Two years NGO experience; experience in SRH would be an added advantage.Bachelor’s degree in community development, sociology or health.Experience in peer education and working with youth.Proven track record of working with communities and understanding the GoK community      strategy.Extensive knowledge of ministry of health core functions and systems.Strong report writing skills.Excellent written and spoken English.Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees (2 of which should be immediate former supervisors) should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 26th November, 2012
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject as ‘YPEs Coordinator’

Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer