Care Kenya Program Assistant - Adaptation Learning Program, Garissa Job Vacancy

CARE International in Kenya is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Program Assistant for Adaptation Learning Program (ALP) to be based in Garissa.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Local Governance and Advocacy Officer, the Program Assistant will provide administrative and program support to the Adaptation Learning Program.

He/ she will work closely with ALP Kenya team and other CARE Projects and partners including line Ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the project area ensuring support to project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1: Provide project administration support to ALP team in Garissa

• Maintain the office inventory/assets and stationery stores records and ensure that they are secure and properly used as per CARE's policy.
• Ensure the project reports and files are maintained properly
• Support and facilitate procurement of materials and services for the project
• Coordinate all logistical support for the Program including field trips, external travel, working conferences and meetings
• Manage the Project Monitoring Folder (PMF) both in hard and soft copies and the same updated regularly

R 2: Facilitating and managing project correspondences, consultants and visitors

• Develop and maintain a communication link with the Project Coordination Unit in Nairobi Head Office and other crucial partners
• Ensure project consultants are facilitated and make arrangements for their accommodation, meals and transport , support consultant's access to relevant documents.

R3: Ensure logistics are well arranged for ALP trainings and workshops at community and County level

• Liaise with project staff in sourcing for venues for workshops and trainings
• Facilitate the procurement of materials for workshops and training
• Plan and make arrangement for accommodation and meals for participants attending workshops and trainings

R4: Documentation

• Maintain a manual filing system for the ALP.
• Maintain an electronic filing system synchronized to the manual system for the SSM's office

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Diploma in Project Management, Business Administration or Community Development
• At least 2 years relevant work experience.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Word and spreadsheet packages.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relations with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Knowledge of the local customs and language (spoken and written) will be an added advantage

Applications:

If you feel that you are the right candidate for this position, please send your application letter together with a detailed CV, complete with email & telephone contacts of three professional referees, through the email: vacancies@care.or.ke by 13th April, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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IPA Programme Operations Manager Job in Kenya - Safe Water Programme (SWP

Position: Programme Operations Manager, Kenya

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2011 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

Start Date: April /May 2011

Reports To: Programme Director, Kenya

Work Station: IPAK Kisumu Office, Milimani

Travel: Mostly office based with regular field work. The Manager should expect to travel to field offices in Western Province several times a month.

Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only

The Safe Water Programme (SWP) at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks an Programme Operations Manager to take a key leadership role in achieving our program’s medium-term goal—providing 5 million people with sustained access to safe water, which will prevent 2.3 million cases of child diarrhoea and avert over 2,200 child deaths each year.

SWP is a growing entrepreneurial group within IPA working to reduce the 1.6 million childhood deaths each year from diarrhea, a leading cause of child mortality in Kenya and globally. The programme is doing this by deploying Chlorine Dispensers—a simple, low-cost innovation proven to dramatically increase rates of household water treatment, which significantly reduces diarrhea and other waterborne disease.

Chlorine Dispensers have been recognized by a wide network of supporters, including the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Local Government, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board and major international foundations and implementers.

Kenya is SWP’s flagship programme, currently transitioning from the proof-of-concept stage to large-scale implementation with a team of about 25 staff in Kenya, serving 200,000 people by mid-year.

The Programme Operations Manager will work with SWP’s management team to develop, implement and manage the general programme operations as they expand across western Kenya and grow our field team to 100+ members serving millions in the coming years. This will involve overseeing staff and systems which will grow to operate Chlorine Dispensers at over 30,000 water points.

For this position, we are seeking a strong manager with operations experience who is motivated by the opportunity to expand a program with proven impact, potential to improve the health of millions and save thousands of lives. All eligible candidates from the private, public and non-profit sectors who are interested in making a long-term commitment to a truly influential programme are encouraged to apply.

More information on Chlorine Dispensers can be found at:
http://poverty-action.org/safewater 

Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Expectations for the Position

Roles

Programme and Personnel Management

• Oversee management of all operations
• Develop and mentor junior staff
• Delegate and follow up on assigned and role specific tasks
• Take ownership & responsibility over successful implementation of project activities

Programme Leadership

• Provide direction and contribute to programme development and implementation strategy

Human Resource Management

• Manage human resource procedures in coordination with IPA’s HR Manager including: recruiting, evaluations, staff development, disciplinary action, etc.

Partnership and Relationship Management

• High level relationship maintenance with government officials and external funding and implementing partners
• Manage team handling local-level relationship development

Financial management

• Manage field and office expenses according to operating budget
• Track finances for field work and submit timely, accurate budget reports

Objectives (first 1-3 years)

• Provide leadership and management of all project operations (including ongoing operations and new programme initiatives)
• Manage financial budgets associated with programme operations (strict auditable recordkeeping)
• Manage all field staff in their execution of programme activities
• Manage HR processes and decision making for field team personnel management
• Assist in developing the skills and abilities of all staff members to facilitate the overall growth of the team

Goals (first 1-3 years)

• Maintain operations for approximately 1000 dispensers in the field (200,000 people served)
• Launch projects for thousands of new dispensers (1 million+ people served)
• Develop a great field staff capable of handling all field activities

Desired Background and Skills

• At least 5 years of significant operations and management experience
• Bachelors and/or Masters degree in relevant field of study highly preferred (or significant equivalent on-the-job experience)
• Proven ability to set direction through strategic analytical thinking and decision making
• Demonstrated integrity – the Programme Operations Manager will have significant financial and programmatic responsibilities
• Effective delegator, able to highly leverage their time through a large staff
• Excellent communicator in both verbal and written communications
• Thorough understanding of financial management in relation to creating and managing budgets
• Advanced user of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point), and the internet
• Extremely strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Clear understanding of and experience with SWP’s working environment in western Kenya

Expected Attitude

• Entrepreneurial Nature – SWP is still in its second year and employees are expected to pitch-in to drive programme growth with enthusiasm and flexibility
• Passionate about developing and serving a team of staff as they execute project activities
• Eagerness to develop personally/professionally, willingness to learn, develop new skills, and take on more responsibilities

To Apply

Applications can be submitted via email to ipak.water.jobs@poverty-action.org with the subject line “SWP Programme Operations Manager Application.”

Please attach the following documents:

• Cover letter explaining interest in the position and fit for the role
• CV/resume
• (Optional) A work sample—ideally, an operations/programme management tool that also showcases writing ability

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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VSF Belgium Assistant Project Manager Job in Garissa Kenya

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager – Garissa

Duty Station: Garissa, Kenya

Duration: 9 Months (Renewable)

Availability: Immediately

Role

The Assistant Project Manager will oversee, lead and manage the field operations of the emergency team in Garissa.

He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the various stakeholders, monitoring, and ensuring that the project meets its objectives.

He/she will support in technical backstopping of relevant areas in other Garissa based projects

Main responsibilities of

Program management and development

• Project programming, implementation and direct management in line with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the project
• Co-ordinate and manage the projects in Garissa by providing technical and strategic leadership
• Identify and develop project proposals based on the needs of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
• Ensure project implementation progress is in line with the activity work plan.
• Ensure that donor regulations are adhered to and that VSF Belgium administrative, financial and implementation controls are observed.
• Participate and contribute to relevant project related network and links.
• Develop work plans, financial projections and verify all financial reports on the project
• Manage the flow of technical reports and compilation of the same in the project narratives for internal and donor reporting.
• Support internal and external monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific Districts
• Expert agencies and build on arising community needs for furtherance of humanitarian Intervention as required.

Staff management and development

• Development of a team building strategy to promote an effective and supportive working environment within the Garissa Program.
• Work with the Garissa team to form a strong technical team.
• Coach and mentor staff in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.

Representation of VSFB

• Development of relationships with Government representatives, in Garissa and other local stakeholders
• Represent VSF B in various project forum and networking levels in the target districts of operations.

Financial Management

• Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget
• Timely reporting and proposal amendments as per donor regulations
• Facilitation of visits by monitoring teams
• Co-financing

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

• University degree in a development related field, (a degree in Veterinary science or animal science would be an advantage but is not essential)
• Post graduate training in either Pastoralism and ASALs policy, Development studies, community development,

Knowledge and experience

• At least 5 years experience in project development and management.
• Should have held a senior position in project management at least to senior project officer level for a minimum of 3 years
• Good knowledge and working experience on an EC/ECHO/OFAD project is desirable
• Dynamics of community engagement and participatory methods and monitoring field operations
• Ability to operationalise project logical frameworks
• Management of project budgets
• Experience working in the Arid Lands of North Eastern Kenya is desirable

Skills

• Computer literacy with very good MS Excel, Word and Power point
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local language
• Excellent management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
• Proven ability to work with a range of stakeholders including civil authorities, donors and project partners

Attitudes

• Team player
• Accuracy and attentive to detail
• Flexible
• Display of intercultural sensitivity
• Respect in dealing with others
• Willingness to travel (frequent visits to the field locations and the Regional Office Nairobi)

Please send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references (one must be your current employer) by e-mail (reference “APM Garissa”) on or before 28th February 2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to Kenyan male and female candidates.

Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.

Qualified Internal candidates will be given preference.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

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Merlin Operations Manager Job Vacancy in Kisii and Lodwar

Job Description

Position: Operations Manager

Responsible To: Project Coordinator

Working With: Programme Management Team; Country Management Team

Location: Kenya – Kisii and Lodwar

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months – renewal pending funding

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of recruitment for this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Please note this is an unaccompanied position

Merlin International Profile

Merlin specializes in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

Context and Background

Merlin has been operational in Kenya since 1998 and maintains a regional office in Nairobi, which directly manages the Kenya and Somalia country programmes. Merlin provides health and nutrition assistance to the drought affected population in Turkana district of Northern Kenya in collaboration with other agencies and the MoH.

Other operations in Kenya include Malaria, HIV/AIDS and TB control projects in Kisii, Gucha and Nyamira districts of Nyanza province, HIV/TB behavior change interventions and research work amongst the vulnerable communities of Lake Victoria region and HIV/AIDS and TB interventions in Turkana District.

Merlin started emergency interventions in Kisii, Kisumu and Nakuru assisting populations that had been displaced as a result of the post-election violence.

Having been operational in Somalia since 2004, we recently started implementing a health and nutrition Programme in Galgadud region. Merlin is also currently supporting three health Programmes in Puntland state of Somalia and provides technical coordination and capacity strengthening for the GFATM malaria Programme for all of Somalia.

Merlin has joined the Gedo Health Consortium, a primary health care Programme, and has been nominated as the lead agency for the Somalia Interagency Health Cluster. Merlin will start soon a nutrition and primary health care project in Awdal, Somaliland and is hoping to expand in South and central with a primary health care project.

Main purpose of the role

The Operations Coordinator position is a senior national staff position within Merlin Kenya structure and is a member of the Project Management Team (PMT).

The overall objective of the position is to assist and support the Country Director in the management and coordination of Kenya Merlin projects, strengthening the quality and level of operational support provided to all field project sites and ensuring that Merlin organizational and country specific strategies, plans, policies, and procedures are effectively implemented in all locations in collaboration with the relevant department in a timely manner.

Overall Objectives (scope)

Objectives include:

• to contribute to project strategy & annual planning with the PC and teams
• to support the PC, where delegated, in security management of teams with the LogCo
• to ensure that Merlin is able to deliver quality health programmes, supporting Merlin field teams in this, through coordination, advice, information sharing & analysis
• to assist the PC and the PHC in the development, review, implementation and monitoring of a remote management and support strategy for the Somalia programme
• to manage and support the PCs and ensure that financial, logistics and HR systems and procedures are in place and followed, liaising with relevant PMT members
• to maintain regular communications with PCs and report back to the PMT the points of discussion and follow-up
• to support timely and appropriate linkage between Merlin, the MoH, communities and community groups as well as other INGOs in project areas in coordination with the PCs, and PHC

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Line-manage the Kenya Project Coordinators to ensure that project design, quality and outreach is consistent with the needs and objectives of Merlin to respond to these and with the Country Strategies and Annual Plans
• Ensure that appropriate Merlin management, administration, personnel, logistics, finance, and communication systems are in place and being followed
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Programme Director, Project Health Coordinator (CHC), Logistics Coordinator, Finance Director, Human Resources and Administration Manager in order to achieve the above in both project implementation, preparation, review and reporting.
• Ensure regular communications are maintained between the field sites and Merlin Nairobi
• Responsible for effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the project management cycle.
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews/audits are carried out periodically in conjunction with the team, CD and CHC, local stakeholders and project partners
• Monitor the evolving humanitarian situation in the project region and consider strategic and immediate responses together with the CD and CHC
• Ensure adherence to timelines for all relevant proposals and reports, ensuring their quality as well as timely production and submission to the CD in accordance with Merlin and donor contractual agreements
• Regular travel to all project sites, according to accessibility / security.
• Assist the CD in organizing and facilitating monthly Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings as well as quarterly Country Management Team (CMT) meetings and follow-up and report on the implementation and achievements of agreed action points.
• Participate as a member of the Country Management Team

Security

• Assist PCs develop and update project security plans on a regular basis (or according to change in trend), in collaboration with the Country Director and the LogCo
• Monitor the political, economic, military and security situation in the project areas and make recommendations for response / adaptation accordingly.
• Ensure that security incidents are reported in a timely and concise manner from the field and that this information is shared with Merlin HO in collaboration with the. PC, CD and LogCo
• Facilitate the evacuation of field-based teams if necessary in coordination with the, PC and LogCo (CHC is responsible for medivacs).
• Attend security meetings organized at the local level and maintain regular contact with other NGO/UN security focal points in coordination with the, PC, LogCo and CD.

Programme Development

• Ensure all relevant authorities and communities are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate
• Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, medical, financial and logistical staff
• Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy with the PC and PHC, as well as annual plans and their implementation, looking towards innovative approaches and tools for health-system strengthening and emergency response as relevant to population outreach

Programme Management

• Ensure that projects remain within the remit of their initial design, budget and proposal with the PHC and Finance Compliance Manager
• Together with the PC, PHC and LogCo, ensure the establishment of appropriate systems and plans in project sites to deal with emergencies and provide leadership for staff and volunteers in emergencies
• Together with the PHC, ensure the establishment of systems and standards for assessment and monitoring/evaluation of programmes against their strategic aims
• Ensure there is a regular, documented forum / meeting for all key staff including PCs and MedCos to discuss and plan programme objectives and plans

Logistics/Finance/Administration

• Together with the relevant PMT members, ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical Merlin systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently and meet donor compliance requirements
• Together with the Finance Compliance Manager and PCs, monitor project expenditure through the monthly BvAs and other appropriate mechanisms, ensuring analyses and recommendations are shared with the teams and that projects are implemented within their budgets, assisting teams to forecast and plan when and where necessary
• Together with the Finance Manager and PCs, over see budget preparation, setting the parameters and the process, ensuring compliance to Merlin, donor and national requirements

Human Resource Management

• Assist the PCs in optimizing, in conjunction with other team members, the use of human, logistical and financial potential within the project teams.
• In liaison with the HRM, ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
• Work with the HRM to maintain up-to-date job descriptions for international staff and prepare and maintain job descriptions for any regional and national staff in conjunction with the PCs
• Maintain good inter and intra-team communications, supporting good team dynamics, and suitable action when problems occur.
• Together with the HR Manager, and PC ensure that Merlin’s staff policies and procedures are understood and correctly followed by field staff.
• Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes.
• Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
• Together with the PMT ensure capacity development and training of all national personnel, supporting international personnel where relevant
• Support PCs in national staff selection, recruitment, disciplinary actions, dismissal procedures and systems, together with HRM.
• Ensure regular, minuted project team meetings

Other:

• To act as Project Coordinator (PC) in his/her absence, as requested.
• To undertake any other tasks and duties assigned by the PC.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, experience and competences

• Extensive experience of project management experience in developing , preferably in the health sector including;

1. Project needs assessment
2. Project proposal development, logical framework, and report and proposal writing
3. Personnel management

• Proven experience of security management in conflict zones and willingness to work in an insecure environment.
• Strong experience in a position with responsibility for preparing procurement plans and organizing procurement systems for works, goods, and services.
• Proven ability to organise and find innovative solutions to complex problems under difficult conditions.
• Experience in budget management
• Experience of donor reporting requirements.
• Good team player.
• Good training/capacity building and management skills.
• Supportive personnel management style
• Team builder with an ability to train and coach staff
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
• Flexible attitude to changing priorities
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Diplomatic and an effective communicator at all levels
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
• An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values

Desirable

• An understanding of logistics.
• Previous experience in health or public health background

Interested candidates should send their letter of application and detailed CV to the address below by 30th November 2010.

Due to the urgency of these positions, applications will be considered as they come and the vacancy may be filled before the stated deadline.

Merlin, Kenya Programme
PO Box 3350-00200, Nairobi
Email address: recruitment@merlin-eastafrica.org

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HEAD OF ROLL OUT

To produce and manage accurate Projects resource plans that will ensure the timely and quality delivery of the network rollout projects within agreed budget

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To coordinate with the respective stack-holders for the commissioning. integration, acceptance and handing over of project completed

2. To ensure that quality standards as required by the organization are met at all stages of the projects execution.

3. For Projects requiring several nodes/systems (eg. radio Network Engineering. Field Operations, Systems planning. Power and civil works) to seamlessly manage and coordinate the project flow activities such that all foreseeable risks and bottlenecks are within control.

4. To produce regular projects updates reports which should include projects progress, budget management, resource constrains and expected time of completion.

5. To effectively manage Contractors during the project and close project only after quality acceptance is fully satisfied

REQUIREMENT

5-6 years of experience

Bachelor's Degree and Project Management Certifications. Telecommunication/Electronics Engineering or Process Management

APPLICATION MODE

If you meet our requirements and ready for great challenges , send an email only with;

• A covering letter

• A current curriculum vitae

To tigopeople@tigo.co.tz by 4th June 2010specifying the reference position.

Country Logistic Manager, Juba, Sudan

Closing Date: Monday, 31 May 2010

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)

Closing date: 31 May 2010
Location: Sudan (the) - Juba

Department: Logistique
Position: Country Logistic manager
Contract duration: 1 year
Location: Juba, Soudan
Starting Date: ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 25 countries worldwide, with over 160 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 45 million € budget for over 150 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.

For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office: Kartum
National Staff: 79 (average 2008)
International Staff: 6 (average 2008)
Areas: 2 (Westren Darfur, Southern Sudan)
On-going programmes: 4
Budget: 1,8M€

In 2005, ACTED began work in West Darfur in order to respond to the humanitarian crisis through the rehabilitation of road networks and the promotion of water access and sanitation. In 2007, ACTED opened offices in Western Bahr el Ghazal with similar programmes. In 2008, ACTED Sudan launched new activities including Non Food Item distribution in West Darfur and Western Bahr el Ghazal, and seeks to expand its role in recovery and rehabilitation efforts, along with food security.

ACTED maintains its activities in northern Sudan despite the growing insecurity, and works in partnership with others NGOs to assist the growing influx of IDPs.

In Southern regions, ACTED launched a multisectorial intervention to ensure the recovery of the most vulnerable population with agricultural development and hygiene promotion programmes, along with road and sanitation rehabilitation to open up remote regions, improve community awareness and employ local population.

III. Position Profile

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, key responsibilities include:

1. Logistical Management

-Logistical management of Mission premises:
Oversee the furnishings of premises (offices and guesthouses);
Supervise maintenance and repairs of premises;

-Provision and replenishing of office supplies:
Identify needs in stationery and office supplies;
Establish a follow-up procedure for the stationery store;
Undertake purchases and storage of supplies;

-Financial Management:
Manage the expenses for the logistical department ;
Provide documentary justification of expenses to the Country Finance Department;

2. Procurement, Stock Management and Suppliers

-Database of Local Suppliers:
Undertake a market study;
Set up and maintain a database of local suppliers, detailing criteria of quality, price, service, ethics etc;

-Follow up of Procurement Procedures, conforming to procurement guidelines

Undertake quotations or launch Calls for Tender;
Purchase goods, draft contracts;
Receive merchandise and oversee the customs procedures for imported goods;
Check the condition and nature of goods received as required by the contracts;
Manage the presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of procurement documents, conforming to FLAT procedures;

-Management of Stocks and Supplies:
Identify warehouses for storages, ensure premises are furnished and made secure for use;
Establish tools for stock management;
Undertake periodic inventories;
Manage stock movements and distributions of goods in the framework of project implementation;

3. Management of the Vehicle Pool and Transportation

-Management of the Vehicle Pool:
Organise the allocation and daily availability of vehicles;
Establish tools for vehicles follow-up: log books, technical check-ups etc.
Ensure the maintenance of and undertake a monthly inventory of the vehicle pool;
Calculate and check the monthly cost of each vehicle (fuel consumption, repairs) in coordination with the CFO;

-Transportation management:
Identify companies for the transportation of stock;
Elaborate and follow a timetable of stock delivery for projects;
Complete and file waybills ;
Organise and oversee loading and unloading of goods;
Ensure administrative and custom requirements are adhered to;

4. Management of Technical Equipments

-Management of the IT Network:
Organise the installation of computing hardware and software (computers, printers, scanners, photocopiers, Network systems);
Identify suppliers of Internet access and negotiate service contracts;
Ensure back-ups of information and files are kept on the server;
Ensure the maintenance and undertake a regular inventory of IT equipment;

-Management of Communication equipment:
Organise the installation of communication equipment: telephones, HF and VHF radios;
Train staff in the use of such equipments;
Ensure the maintenance and undertake a monthly inventory of communication equipment;
Calculate and check the monthly communication cost of each base (telephones, e-mail, Internet), in coordination with the CFO;

-Management of Power supplies equipment:
Organise the installation of equipment: generators, solar panels etc;
Train staff in the operation of such equipments;
Ensure regular maintenance and undertake a monthly inventory of equipment;

5. Department Follow-up

-Team leadership:
Update the organigramme and ToRs of the logistics department according to the mission development;
Oversee the team and undertake appraisals of directly supervised colleagues;
Ensure training and capacity building for logistics team members in order to increase the level of technical ability and skills within the department;

-Internal Procedures and Information Flows;
Develop relevant management procedures within the team;
Improve information flows within the department and with other departments and projects

IV. Qualifications:

- At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
- Extensive experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures;
- Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
- Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
- Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
- Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English (French in francophone posts/Spanish in Central American posts);
- Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable

V. Conditions:

- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus (Between 1700 and 1800€ net/month)
- Additional monthly living allowance
- Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org

Reference Code: RW_855B9T-83

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Education Project Management Specialist, Juba, Sudan

Closing Date: Thursday, 10 June 2010

Management Systems International (MSI) 

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Closing date: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Sudan (the)

Project/Proposal Summary:

MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan on a project named SUPPORT (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking), and tasked with the responsibility of executing functions normally associated with USAID’s Program and Communications offices. As a part of the SUPPORT project, MSI is currently establishing an office compound suitable for USAID and partner meetings in Southern Sudan, hiring technical and support staff and facilitating VIP visits. For more information on our Sudan project (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking – SUPPORT) please follow this link: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=150.

Position Summary: MSI is seeking an Education Project Management Specialist to be charged with responsibility for management of progress and impact of USAID southern Sudan education activities. S/he will utilize her/his technical skills and knowledge of program implementation to recognize opportunities for new initiatives and propose modifications to improve program results. The position will be part of the USAID Sudan Mission based in Juba.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with the planning and design of educational activities, intermediate results, and measures of achievement in Sudan.
- Monitor progress and impact of USAID education/technology programs against benchmarks set forth in the implementing partners work plans.
- Track, revise and report on indicators of results for Southern Sudan education programs using radio and other forms of technologies.
- Write annual reports for Washington ensuring the measurements of progress are accurate and clearly describe the objective of the program and results achieved.
- Promote communication and interaction between USAID and southern Sudanese stakeholders, including: the Government of Southern Sudan, Ministry of Education Science and Technology, State Ministries of Education, beneficiary communities, private sector firms, civil society groups, Sudanese NGOs, and international NGOs.
- Track expenditures and obligations in grants and contracts and ensure that the flow of funds within the program is not disrupted.
- Participate on senior level management committee as the USAID representative for the technology program(s), implementing partner(s) and the GoSS Secretariat of Education.

Qualifications:

- Demonstrated expertise in education programs.
- At least 4 years work experience in Education programs or related fields is required.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to take initiative and see programs through to completion.
- Knowledge of current education development in Southern Sudan is required.
- Excellent oral and written English is required and Arabic language would be a benefit. A working knowledge of southern Sudanese cultures, societies and values, especially regarding the conditions and role of women is desired.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.
- Sudanese candidates encouraged to apply.

Please note: This is a mid-level position. Applicants must meet the following education/experience requirements in order to qualify:
- Bachelors and 4+ years experience
- Masters degree and 2+ years experience

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com.

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