NCCK jobs in Kenya - Human Resource Manager, Head Office

NCCK, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position:

Human Resource Manager, Head Office (Ref:HRM - HO)

Reporting to the General Secretary, this position is responsible for facilitating effective and efficient management of the Council's human resources.

The position involves making decisions on issues related to Human Resources in line with existing policies, procedures and practices of the Council.

It also involves making recommendations to the Core Team, Finance and Administration Committee and General Secretary on Human Resources and operational issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration
• A Master’s Degree in related field will be an added advantage
• 5 years experience in a senior management position

Other Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Organisational and regulatory skills
• Ready to work under pressure
• Basic counseling, negotiation and mediation skills
• Computer Literacy
• Must be flexible, resilient and self-controlled.

Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form http://ncck.org/images/ncckfiles/ncck%20job%20application%20form.doc (click on the link to download), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment@ncck.org before 6th April 2012 at 4.00 p.m.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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NCCK jobs : Laundry Attendant, Jumuia Conference & Beach Resort, Kanamai

NCCK, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position:

Laundry Attendant, Jumuia Conference & Beach Resort, Kanamai (Ref: LA - JCBR)

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Education / Teaching Jobs in kenya - Music Teacher and Assistant Chaplain - Moi Primary School, Kabarak

Moi Primary School - Kabarak is a Christian based co-educational Institution within Nakuru County.

We are seeking to fill the following positions.

1. Music Teacher

Apart from classroom teaching, the music teacher will train the school choir.

Qualifications

• MUST be a trained teacher with at least PI Certificate
• MUST be a born again Christian

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Public Relations Coordinator Jobs and Careers in the Bible Society of Kenya

The Bible Society of Kenya (BSK) is a nonsectarian, nondenominational organization that serves all Christian Churches, Christian Church Organizations and Christian Individuals by providing them with the Word of God.

Our mandate is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ by Translating, Producing, Distributing and encouraging the use of Holy Scriptures.

To effectively serve our mandate and to ensure the consistent delivery of quality programs, we are looking for mature, dynamic and self-motivated individual to fill the following position(s)

Public Relations Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develop strategic corporate communication plans in collaboration with the Office of the General Secretary and relevant Heads of Divisions and ensure that these are in line with and support the delivery of the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Devise and implement internal and external communications campaigns on key issues, activities and plans, which include overseeing the development, use and dissemination of corporate communication materials such as the intra/internet, brochures, newsletters etc.
• Manage effective and efficient documentation of all BSK activities and achievements, ensuring that all relevant highlights are captured and communicated to relevant audiences
• Participate in the development of a monitoring and evaluation system for measuring the impact of communication activities in the society.
• Act as the ‘corporate’ brand champion and central authority for BSK’s visual identity.
• Develop an appropriate media strategy for the organization and oversee the management of media relations including acting as the focal point of contact for journalists, press teams etc.
• Develop crisis-management communication plans, readiness, and response capabilities consistent with BSK’s guidelines.
• Plan, develop and implement PR strategies and take part in updating the overall communication plan as needed.
• Develop content for the regular update of the web site.
• Plan and organize all media events, including handling inquiries and relations with the national and international media, e.g. interviews, press releases, press briefings/conferences, provision of documents, pitch stories, site visits, etc.
• Coordinate the production of annual and other progress reports; preparation of the communication chapter of the semi-annual and annual reports and the monthly updates.
• Oversee the production of documentaries and other communication materials such as brochures, fliers, catalogues, price lists and profile of the society.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Communications or related field
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as MSK/PRSK
• Over three (3) years experience gained from a PR agency or a busy PR department
• Committed Christian in good standing with their Church

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good Public Relations persuasion and negotiation skills in influencing the different publics.
• Proficiency in Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office suite, e-mail and Internet.
• Proficiency in photography, video shooting and editing of functions activities and others of relevance to the BSK publics.
• Ability to maintain professional integrity in exercising PR and communication duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet in-house and mainstream media editorial deadlines including PR schedules

If your background, experience, competence match the qualifications, please send your application and a detailed C.V and include your current remuneration, testimonials and give full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number to:

Human Resource Manager
Bible Society of Kenya
P.O. Box 72983 00200
Nairobi, Kenya

or Email: hr@biblesociety-kenya.org

Website: www.biblesociety-kenya.org

To be received not later than 20th September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Provost (Academic and Spiritual Affairs) Job in Kabarak University Kenya

Kabarak University is a Christian institution offering higher education from the Biblical perspective with the main campuses in Kabarak and others in Nakuru and Nairobi.

Its vision is to become a world class center of academic excellence as a Christian institution.

The University has a vacancy for the position of Provost and is inviting eligible candidates to apply.

Provost (Academic and Spiritual Affairs)

Person Profile

• Must have a PhD or equivalent degree.
• Must be a Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer with at least 10 years experience in a senior academic or spiritual management position.
• Must be a born again ordained minister of Christian of Evangelical faith, whose doctrines are in agreement with those of the University, with a track record of spiritual leadership.
• Has an outstanding internationally recognized record of scholarship and academic leadership as evidenced by extensive publications of articles and/or books in refereed journals.
• Has capacity and passion to promote learning and research in a competitive environment and to attract research funding.
• Has the ability to spearhead the integration of Biblical faith and learning and is committed to academic excellence.
• Must be of high ethical and moral standards, integrity and professionalism.

Job Profile

The position is at the Deputy Vice Chancellor level reporting to the Vice Chancellor with the holder being responsible to:

• Provide Spiritual leadership and spearhead the integration of faith and learning.
• Coordinate all academic, Chaplaincy and other spiritual programmes.
• Provide leadership in the management of academic affairs to high academic standards.
• Promote learning, outreach, Research and Innovation and seek research funding.
• Oversee the development, review and implementation of academic programmes and regulations.
• Undertake any other duties as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor.

Remuneration and Terms of Employment

The position is a five year term renewable on mutual agreement and carries a competitive remuneration package that includes a basic salary, housing allowance, medical cover as per the University medical scheme, leave allowance, official transport and gratuity at the end of the contract.

Application Procedure

Applicants should forward their applications including, a soft copy and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Should indicate their primary research interests, publications and scholarly activities. The applicants should indicate their current earning and salary expectations.

They should attach supporting certified copies of certificates and testimonials. Applicants should provide day time telephone number and names and addresses of three referees who are knowledgeable about applicants’ competence, area of specialization, character and faith.

The applicants should also request their referees to write immediately and directly to the undersigned.

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received not later than Friday 16th September 2011.

The Vice-Chancellor
Kabarak University
Private Bag - 20157, Kabarak - Kenya
Tel: 051-343234/5, 051-343509, 0726515369
Email; vicechancellor@kabarak.ac.ke

Kabarak University Moral Code

As members of Kabarak University family, we purpose at all times and in all places, to set apart in one’s heart, Jesus as Lord. (1 Peter 3:15)

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Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya - Anglican Church of Kenya – Western Region Christian Community Services

The Anglican Church of Kenya – Western Region Christian Community Services (ACK - WRCCS) is the development arm of the six Dioceses of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), Western Region, that implements its projects in six (6) Dioceses namely:

Diocese of Bungoma

Diocese of Butere

Diocese of Katakwa

Diocese of Maseno North

Diocese of Mumias

Diocese of Nambale

The Organization is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer who will have the mandate of managing the activities of the Organization.

Job Profile:

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Western Region

Age Limit: 35 -50 years

Years of Experience: 5yrs

Job Summary and Duties:

• Provide Direction and Leadership towards the achievement of the Organization’s mission, goals and Objectives.
• Responsible for Budget Monitoring and Financial Control.
• To be the Secretary of ACK Western Region Christian Community Services Board, Arranging the schedules of Board Meetings, take minutes and keep all other records essential to the Organization and Ascertain that the returns are made on time.
• Supervising and Managing the Management Team of the Organization.
• Responsible for the critical review of the Program Activities, indicator’s and Achievements in the Region.
• In charge of matters relating to Organizational Policies Performance Management and Motivation of Staff.
• Arranging the schedules of Board Meetings, take minutes and keep all other records essential to the Organization and Ascertain that the returns are made on time.
• To build and strengthen a good working relationship with other stakeholders.
• To facilitate linkages between Western Region with National and International Partners.
• To compile and report the Regional Reports.
• To ensure that all funds are used for the designated projects.

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Inter-Religious Council of Kenya - Program Officer and Project Officers Jobs in Kenya

The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) is a coalition of all faith communities in Kenya.

Working together, these faith communities seek to deepen interfaith dialogue and collaboration by mobilising the moral, social and spiritual assets of religious people for common action towards shared concerns.

To facilitate the implementation of various programs and projects, we wish to advertise the following positions within the organisation :

Position: Program Officer – Peace and Conflict Transformation
Duty Station: 50% Field; 50% Nairobi
Duration: 2 year contract with possibility of extension
Reports to: Executive Director

Role: Coordination of the organisation’s projects in peace and conflict transformation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in the peace and conflict transformation program of IRCK.
• To develop project plans, schedules and budgets
• To coordinate and supervise field staff and operations
• To liaise with and build trust with national and local religious leaders for smooth projects implementation.
• To prepare and submit regular and periodic program reports to the program oversight and governance structures of IRCK.
• To prepare concept notes, proposals and other fundraising papers for consideration.

Qualifications and essential attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or peace studies with post graduate training with over 8 years experience in any of the areas of interfaith work, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict analysis or training.
• Strong program management skills and experience.
• Experience working with child protection issues
• Good interpersonal skills and experience in field staff management.
• Experience in participatory research or program monitoring and evaluation experience.
• Experience in working with communities in northern Kenya is an added advantage
• Experience of working with faith communities, ecumenical or interfaith bodies will be an added advantage

Position: Project Officer - Research and Analysis
Duty Station: Marsabit Town with frequent travel throughout Marsabit County
Duration: 15 months contract
Reports to: Program Officer – Peace and Conflict Transformation

Role: Research and analysis advise, design and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and implement methods and tools for conflict analyses and research that are tailored to the project context, resources and needs.
• To plans research topics relevant to project objectives
• To gathers materials and documents experiences and lessons learned that could further be used to enhance the organisation’s activities.
• In cooperation with the Program Officer – Peace and Conflict Transformation, to prepare periodical and/or ad hoc conflict analysis reports, in order to inform the project’s field engagement.

Qualifications and essential attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or peace studies with post graduate training with over 5 years experience in peacebuilding, conflict analysis or training.
• Post-graduate training or experience in research including development and supervision of participatory research.
• Experience in working with nomadic communities in northern Kenya
• Ability to speak in any of the local languages of Borana, Gabbra, Rendille, Turkana or Samburu.
• Knowledge or experience of working with faith communities will be an

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Finance Administrator ( Head Finance ) Job in Kenya - Kenya Episcopal Conference Catholic Secretariat

Introduction

The KEC - Catholic Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KEC implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.

It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions.

Reporting to the Secretary General, the FA will join the Executive team of the Organisation and will be responsible for the Financial Management, Institution and Capital Development, Financial Strategy and fund development for all the KEC Institutions and assist the Dioceses and Affiliated institutions to enhance their financial management and fund development capability for the KEC Institutions so as to ensure optimal institutional development

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving funds generation and providing leadership in Financial Management, Control and Reporting across the all KEC-CS Institutions and affiliated Organisations
• Management and support of strategic planning and budgeting processes for KEC-CS and affiliated Institutions and ensuring that robust Management Information Systems and processes are in place
• Investments Management through ensuring that there are sound Treasury Management policies on liquidity, assets and liabilities management
• Job-specific skills Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles;
• Knowledge and experience of related computer application
• Knowledge of economic principles
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles

This is a high profile role and an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with the following credentials:

Qualifications

• Has a Masters Degree in Business Administration or Masters in Management Sciences"
• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related field
• A minimum of CPA (K) professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Excellent MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience

Personal Qualities

• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• A good knowledge of social teachings of the Church, and Ethical principles
• Group facilitation skills an added advantage
• Good inter personal relationships, good interactive communication, and natural leadership and high stress tolerance level
• Attention to detail and accuracy, planning and organizing

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

To reach him on or before 15th July 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Director of Music Job in Kenya - All Saints’ Cathedral Church Nairobi

Job Title: Director of Music

Location: ASC Church

Reports to: Worship Minister

General Purpose of the Job

The Director of Music should work to ensure that the music program is of the highest quality in providing music for the worship services and for the church and community as a whole.

Stimulate, strengthen and broaden the music program of the church, and to coordinate and administer all music-related programs for the church and envision and develop a church-wide music program with an emphasis on congregational involvement, education and spiritual growth.

Key duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary organist and choir director of the Cathedral and its schools.
• Direct of supervise the direction of performing musical ensembles of the parish, including supervision of the assistant organists.
• Collaborate with the Provost and staff, as needed, to plan regular and special service; appropriate to the lectionary and the season of the Church Year.
• Facilitate the education of the congregation in the liturgy and music used in services.
• Offer liturgical-musical support to any church groups as requested.
• Serve as staff liaison to the church liturgy and music team.
• Hire, supervise and coordinate professional/or volunteer, as needed to ensure a program of highest quality of music.
• Prepare and account for the music budget, and coordinate the other budgetary needs of related liturgy and Music Committees.
• Maintain the music library.
• Maintain the use of musical instruments, equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate all fine arts programs for the church including concerts by church music groups, non church groups/organization and individuals wishing to offer programs using the church facility and which benefits the church.
• Continuously lead in identification and recruitment of choristers and instrumentalists.
• Provide leadership for all choirs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in music or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in playing the organ.
• Over 3 years experience in choir director.
• Born again Christian preferably Anglican.

Interested applicants are requested to apply before 8th July 2011 to.

The Provost
All Saints Cathedral Church
P. O. Box 40539 - 00100
Nairobi

Job Title: Director of Music

Location: ASC Church

Reports to: Worship Minister

General Purpose of the Job

The Director of Music should work to ensure that the music program is of the highest quality in providing music for the worship services and for the church and community as a whole.

Stimulate, strengthen and broaden the music program of the church, and to coordinate and administer all music-related programs for the church and envision and develop a church-wide music program with an emphasis on congregational involvement, education and spiritual growth.

Key duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary organist and choir director of the Cathedral and its schools.
• Direct of supervise the direction of performing musical ensembles of the parish, including supervision of the assistant organists.
• Collaborate with the Provost and staff, as needed, to plan regular and special service; appropriate to the lectionary and the season of the Church Year.
• Facilitate the education of the congregation in the liturgy and music used in services.
• Offer liturgical-musical support to any church groups as requested.
• Serve as staff liaison to the church liturgy and music team.
• Hire, supervise and coordinate professional/or volunteer, as needed to ensure a program of highest quality of music.
• Prepare and account for the music budget, and coordinate the other budgetary needs of related liturgy and Music Committees.
• Maintain the music library.
• Maintain the use of musical instruments, equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate all fine arts programs for the church including concerts by church music groups, non church groups/organization and individuals wishing to offer programs using the church facility and which benefits the church.
• Continuously lead in identification and recruitment of choristers and instrumentalists.
• Provide leadership for all choirs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in music or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in playing the organ.
• Over 3 years experience in choir director.
• Born again Christian preferably Anglican.

Interested applicants are requested to apply before 8th July 2011 to.

The Provost
All Saints Cathedral Church
P. O. Box 40539 - 00100
Nairobi

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Aga Khan Foundation Madrasa Regional Programme Director Job Vacancy in Mombasa Kenya

Early Childhood Development is one of the core programmes of the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) in East Africa. AKF wishes to recruit an experienced Regional Programme Director (RPD) for the Madrasa Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) Programme in East Africa.

The RPD will be based in Mombasa,

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P.C.E.A Eastleigh Community Centre (ECC) Director Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

P.C.E.A Eastleigh community centre (ECC) is a faith based organization whose strategic themes, mandate, vision and mission are driven by the concern to improve the living standards of people living in informal settlement, refugees and orphaned and vulnerable children in Nairobi and its environs with the intention of restoring their lost hope.

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Centre Director Job Vacancy - Islamic Children Orphanage in Mombasa

A position has arisen for the position of a Director of an Islamic Children Orphanage in Mombasa.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Ensure smooth running of the centre under the supervision of the Board of Governors and Trustees.
• Be responsible for preparing the budget of the centre as well as maintaining efficient budgeting, accounting and indenting system to secure ready and adequate means of assessing the centre financial and asset position.

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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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Project Coordinator, Project Accountant and Community Mobilizer Jobs in Kitui Kenya; Catholic jobs in kenya - Catholic Diocese of Kitui

Catholic Diocese of Kitui

Community Based Green Energy Project

The Catholic Diocese of Kitui through its Social and Development arm is a specialized agency that leads efforts to defeat hunger, reduce poverty, improve livelihoods, provide health care, provide education services, advocate for governance and human rights among other social development issues.

The underpinning of our work is the dignity of the human being. Innovation is a key aspect which the diocese promotes to alleviate poverty.

Serving both developed and developing communities, Catholic Diocese of Kitui acts as a neutral partner where all social and development issues within its coverage are addressed without favor.

Subject to funding, the diocese is in the process of setting up a Community Based Green Energy Project dealing with renewable energy and is need of recruiting the following positions:

Project Coordinator
1 Position

Location: Kitui
Closing date: 20th April 2011

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Kitui and the direct supervision of the Diocesan Development Coordinator; the Project Coordinator will perform the following tasks:

• Take charge of the Community Based Green Energy Project
• To lead Diocesan Development Office in conceptualizing, formulating and implementing appropriate initiatives for renewable energy interventions and for enhancing capacity building of key diocesan personnel in this service area.
• Establishing networks and collaborating with other agencies that are like-minded
• Submit monthly written reports to the development coordinator and the donor
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge-base on the various aspect of the Project for the purpose of advising and facilitating decision making process pertaining to the project
• Make recommendations, on enhancing effective response to renewable energy adoption.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Must have at least a Science Degree in an Energy related field with a bias to project planning and management or in any other related discipline. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering will also be considered.
• Other related short courses such as community development be an added advantage
• Must have experience of at least 2 years in project planning and implementation
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
• Must have knowledge and experience in community participatory app roaches
• Must have a valid driving license and able to ride a motorbike
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software
• Should have good writing and communication skills
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Project Accountant
1 Position

Location: Kitui
Closing date: 20th April 2011

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Kitui and the direct supervision of the Financial Administrator and close collaboration with the Development Coordinator; the Project Accountant will perform the following tasks:

• Preparing payment vouchers for expenses incurred in the Community Based Green Energy Project.
• Linkage with logistics and procurement office on payables.
• Disbursement of petty cash and imprest to field locations
• Recording the project expenses incurred on a daily basis to the donor and budget lines and submission of data for posting as per the work plans.
• Filing of voucher in a systematic and organized as per the work plans in a manner to ensure that retrieval of documents by an independent individual is easy.
• Reconcile the imprest, bank and cash accounts.
• Generate project reports and budget follow ups with actual-budget expenditure rates
• Training of field staff on accounting best practices to ensure that the field vouchers and procedures are in line with donor and organizations requirements.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Holds a CPA K or equivalent
• A Bachelors Degree will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software will be an added advantage
• Must demonstrate having knowledge of donor regulations especially EC and USAID
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously
• The ability to work on their own with minimal supervision across multiple projects
• Should be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Community Mobilizer
2 Positions

Location: Kitui
Closing date: 20th April 2011

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Kitui and the direct supervision of the CB-GEP Project Officer; the Community Mobilizers will perform the following tasks:

• Assist the Project Coordinator in developing and undertaking baseline research of selected communities, and continue to monitor change attributed to CB-GEP;
• Assist the Project Coordinator to identify potential leaders and/or organizers;
• To motivate and encourage potential leaders to talk to their fellow community members about unity and self reliance;
• Initiate actions aimed at promoting project ownership;
• Raise awareness on the CB-GEP at the community level;
• To encourage and stimulate community members to organize for action aimed at solving their problems and to plan, implement and monitor action that they define themselves with emphasis to renewable energy;
• Provide community leaders with management skills and knowledge in getting community members interested, organized and motivated;
• Develop trust, tolerance and co-operation among community members;
• Encourage and stimulate full participation by all community members; with special attention to those who are usually forgotten, marginalized and overlooked in community decision making;
• Assist the community in obtaining information and knowledge that may be available through governmental and non governmental agencies, through extension and outreach programmes; and
• Assist the community members in developing their own capacity and strength to the point where they no longer need the services of you the mobilizer.
• Should be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• A Bachelors Degree in Social Work
• At least 3 years relevant experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously
• The ability to work on their own with minimal supervision across multiple projects
• Should be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Interested candidates should submit their applications, in a sealed envelope with the vacancy clearly marked on the top right hand corner.

Please enclose a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Development Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O. Box 300 - 90200, Kitui

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

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Project Coordinator Job in Kitui Kenya - Catholic Diocese of Kitui

Catholic Diocese of Kitui

Sustainable Livelihoods Enhancement and Disaster Risk Education Programme

Project Coordinator

The Catholic Diocese of Kitui through its Social and Development arm is a specialized agency that leads efforts to defeat hunger, reduce poverty, improve livelihoods, provide health care, provide education services, advocate for governance and human rights among other social development issues.

The underpinning of our work is the dignity of the human being. Innovation is a key aspect
which the diocese promotes to alleviate poverty. Serving both developed and developing communities, Catholic Diocese of Kitui acts as a neutral partner where all social and development issues within its coverage are addressed without favor.

The diocese seeks to fill the position of a Project Coordinator for its Sustainable Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme:

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Kitui and the direct supervision of the Diocesan Development Coordinator; the Project Coordinator will perform the following tasks:

• Take charge of the Sustainable Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme
• To lead Diocesan Development Office in conceptualizing, formulating and implementing appropriate initiatives for sustainable livelihoods interventions and for enhancing capacity building of key diocesan personnel in this service area.
• Establishing networks and collaborating with other agencies that are like-minded
• Submit monthly written reports to the development coordinator and the donor
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge-base on the various aspect of the Project for the purpose of advising and facilitating decision making process pertaining to the project
• Make recommendations, on enhancing effective response to disaster risk reduction and sustainable livelihoods enhancement.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes required

• Must have at least a Degree Science in Animal Husbandry, Range Management, Veterinary Services and with a bias to project planning and management or in any other related discipline.
• Other related short courses such as community development be an added advantage
• Must have experience of at least 2 years in project planning and implementation
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments
• Strong intellectual, analytical and decision making abilities
• Must have knowledge and experience in community participatory approaches
• Must have a valid driving license
• Must be computer literate, conversant with operations software
• Should have good writing and communication skills
• Must be articulate in the understanding of the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church

Interested candidates should submit their applications, in a sealed envelope with the vacancy clearly marked on the top right hand corner by 15th April 2011.

Please enclose a detailed CV, copies of academic testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts to:

Development Coordinator
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O. Box 300 - 90200, Kitui

Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your application.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Chief of Party - AIDS Relief Region 2 Job Vacancy - Kenya Episcopal Conference

Position Title: Chief of Party - AIDS Relief Region 2

Dept./Country: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports To: Secretary General –Kenya Episcopal Conference

Est. Length of Service: Five Years

Roles

Representation

• In coordination with the KEC health commission representatives, serve as primary representative of the AIDS Relief project to the Kenyan Government.
• Serve as serve as primary representative of AIDS Relief to senior staff members of the Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat (KEC-CS), and the AIDS Relief consortium members.
• In coordination with the KEC, serve as the primary AIDS Relief spokesperson to local and international press for AIDS Relief.
• Ensure that AR staff relate with local partners and clinics consistent with partnership principles.

Program Planning, Coordination, Communications and Reporting:

• Lead coordination and planning of project goals and objectives for AIDS Relief in Region 2(including the annual Country Operational Plan submission) and ensure collaborative approach among CMs;
• Lead the development and ensure the timely completion of annual SOWs and budgets for each CM, along with an overall results framework for AIDS Relief Kenya;
• Document and ensure appropriate application of programmatic best practices;
• Utilize and develop appropriate tools to track program performance (dashboard, regular financial analysis, viral load, patient retention, etc…);
• Work closely with CMs to ensure in-country and partners’ systems are in place to guarantee timely and effective implementation of project activities: M&E, training, community development, technical assistance, staffing, materials, equipment, medical drugs, and reporting;
• Ensure necessary training and technical assistance is made available to local implementing partners to develop capacity to implement ART project.
• Ensure participatory processes, quality of analysis and timely feedback of all assessments to CTCT, Points of Services and Centers of Excellence;
• Conduct regular supervisory visits and provide recommendations to Program Managers, CMs and local partners as necessary;
• In coordination with the Head of Programming, facilitate the integration of the ART Kenya program into KEC overall health and HIV/AIDS programming.
• Work closely with the KEC Kenya Finance and Compliance unit to ensure CM and LPTF compliance with relevant USG regulations and to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting of CRS activities;
• Finalize and ensure the timely completion of accurate and consistent financial and narrative AIDS Relief reports for both local and international audiences;
• Ensure regular financial reviews and analysis of program spending; make adjustments as necessary to ensure spending within 5% of annual budgets

Strategic Planning:

• Lead efforts at program innovation; foster regular discussions with key stakeholders as appropriate; design program modifications as needed;
• Provide regular analysis, recommendations and feedback to the Consortium members and other stakeholders on the program strategy and implementation in Kenya;
• Spearhead AIDS Relief plan for transition, ensuring a transparent, collaborative and comprehensive approach;
• Lead AIDS Relief plan for health systems strengthening in Kenya, coordinating closely with local and external actors;
• Lead AIDS Relief communication efforts, drafting a communications plan to include focus on communicating the AIDS Relief identity, necessary protocols; development of promotional materials; guidance on dealing with the press, etc….; and

KEC/ Program Responsibilities:

The CoP will also participate as a full member of the KEC/ Program Department team. This will include active involvement in all Program Department activities; with particular emphasis on coordination with other HIV/AIDS program staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Participate in review of project proposals;
• Participate in Program Department meetings and contribute to development of Program Department priorities;
• Research, stay up to date on, and disseminate HIV/AIDS methodologies, best practices, M&E tools, reports, findings, etc., including those from other country programs, that can be useful for CRS/Kenya HIV/AIDS programming;
• Participate in and share information from relevant trainings and workshops, as requested;
• Participate in CRS/Kenya strategic planning and implementation of strategic priorities

Key working relationships:

Supervisory: AIDS Relief Kenya Deputy Chief of Party , Health service strengthening manager, Strategic information Advisor and Finance and compliance director

External: ART Consortium representatives (Futures Group, CMMB, Institute of Human Virology); LPTF staff; CDC; USAID; National AIDS Control Program and HIV/AIDS staff of the Federal Ministry of Health; PVOs involved in HIV/AIDS programs; regional and country HIV/AIDS networks; regional and country-wide faith-based networks.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD) preferred or advanced degree in public health or management
• Minimum five years in the developing world in project management positions.
• Experience in coordination of multi-agency programming.
• Strong preference for candidates with at least five years experience in HIV/AIDS programming and providing technical assistance to partner organizations.
• Ability to professionally represent KEC to host government and other organizations and strong diplomacy skills.
• Knowledge of KEC policy operations and procedures highly desirable.
• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
• Experience in, and a commitment to, working with local church structures.
• Experience with public grant proposal writing, implementation and reporting. (USG public grant proposal writing experience or knowledge of USG regulations desired)
• Excellent analytical and information seeking skills, proven decision-making skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and solid track record as a team player with all levels of staff.
• Strong inter-personal and public relations skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing participatory planning and evaluation methods.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 30%).
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

If you think you have the required experience, knowledge and skills please send your CV (including 3 professional references) and an application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for this job to:

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Cc: health@catholicchurch.or.ke

The position Reference must be quoted.

Closing Date for Applications: 22nd March 2011.

Those in the current grant are encouraged to apply.

KEC is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

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Director, Finance and Compliance Job Vacancy - Kenya Episcopal Conference

Position Title: Director, Finance and Compliance

Dept./Country: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports To: Chief of Party

Est. Length of Service: Five Years

The Director, Finance and Compliance is responsible for overall control and oversight in all financial, compliance and administration aspects of the program.

The Finance Director offers fiscal leadership for program, ensuring the effective use of donor resources to meet program goals.

S/he will be responsible for all project oriented financial systems including budgeting, monitoring, forecasting as well as all legal, audit and contractual compliance.

The Director will be the principal financial representative for the program and is expected to develop financial plans, manage contracting activities, and monitoring and reporting systems to meet donor requirements.

S/he will also work closely with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party for Program to monitor and manage partner sub-awards. Supervisory responsibilities include the Finance Manager and Grants Manager of the program and a close working relationship with the Instititutional Capacity Development Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain accounting and financial systems, as needed, in compliance with donor regulations, KEC policies and procedures and local regulatory requirements.
• Document, maintain and ensure compliance with finance policies for the program and partner sub-grants.
• Maintain payroll system including tracking benefits and allowances and tax payments.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Kenya l taxes and tax reporting
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports to CDC.
• Responsible for cash flow management—including preparation and submission of funds requests to CDC
• Management of project cash flow and oversight of petty cash system.
• Maintain general ledger and balance sheets, and prepare budget variance reports on monthly basis.
• Manage organizational risk and liability, particularly related to ensuring compliance with all relevant donor regulations and local laws
• Provide financial review of proposed procurements.
• Support technical team in budget preparation, financial analyses, monitoring to inform project management team.
• Develop, oversee, and manage all sub-award mechanisms in coordination with partners, and KEC programs and contracts staff.
• Act as a link between KEC and other stakeholders on matters related to Finance capacity building
• Oversee and facilitate finance and compliance training events
• Develop and implement internal reporting mechanisms for program financial reporting to the executive leadership
• Oversee and manage all banking transactions

Requirements

• Master’s Level education in finance with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in finance.
• Membership of CPA(K) or ACCA
• Experience working with international organizations and donors preferably CDC or USAID and extensive knowledge of donor contractual stipulations and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage USG funded programs including the ability to set up and maintain accounting and financial management systems.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team; and the ability to interact with a variety of technical, clinical and other specialists.
• Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, pastel and proficiency using online financial systems and databases
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English

If you think you have the required experience, knowledge and skills please send your CV (including 3 professional references) and an application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for this job to:

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Cc: health@catholicchurch.or.ke

The position Reference must be quoted.

Closing Date for Applications: 22nd March 2011.

Those in the current grant are encouraged to apply.

KEC is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

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Strategic Information Advisor kenyan Job Vacancy - Kenya Episcopal Conference

Strategic Information Advisor kenyan Job Vacancy - Kenya Episcopal Conference

Position Title: Strategic Information Advisor

Dept./Country: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports To: Chief of Party

Est. Length of Service: Five Years

Ref: HR/KEC/CHCK/012/2011

Job purpose: Strategic Information Oversight and Management

Responsibilities:

• Conduct multi site analysis of Faith based affiliated health facilities data on key reports required by stakeholders in Nyanza, Western and Rift Valley province (Region 2)
• Compile and submit the monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports
• Ensure the necessary approval for these reports is obtained on a timely basis
• Facilitate annual work plans, conferences for shared experiences, and additional trainings as required on strategic information
• Represent M&E aspects of the program at Government, Donors, NGO’s and other working group meetings
• Ensure that faith based affiliated health facilities have the equipment, staff, training and systems in place to comply with all donor and national health information requirements and to meet the needs of all program patients, staff and facilities
• Improve the ways in which faith based affiliated health facilities collect, manage and use data so that program and patient monitoring is performed at increasingly comprehensive levels and gaps in services are addressed earlier and more effectively
• Empower the faith based affiliated health facilities to gain increasing autonomy in evaluating and addressing their own needs, improving their systems and planning for the future.

Professional qualification and Experience

• BSc Computer Science
• Post graduate training in Project Planning Management
• 5 years experience in SI Program Management

Personal Attributes and skills

• A person of Integrity, self driven, innovative, resilient and results oriented. Must be intelligent and detail oriented.
• A team player/leader with excellent analytical, M&E, conceptual and problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Must have good Proposal/report writing skills

If you think you have the required experience, knowledge and skills please send your CV (including 3 professional references) and an application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for this job to:

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke
Cc: health@catholicchurch.or.ke

The position Reference must be quoted.

Closing Date for Applications: 22nd March 2011.

Those in the current grant are encouraged to apply.

KEC is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

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Protestant Church Nairobi Jobs.

A Dynamic Protestant Church in the Eastland’s Region of Nairobi wishes to fill the following positions in its Organizational Structure.
Deputy Senior Pastor/Church Administrator
Person Specification:
* Born again Christian and exhibiting a personal and growing relationship with God and a health Christian life.
* Must be an ordained Minister
* Must posses a masters degree in Theology, Divinity, Christian ministries or equivalent qualification from a recognized Theological College, and with basic training in Administration and management.
* Should have an approachable and outgoing personality
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili
* Must have proven abilities in organizational Leadership
* Must have excellent computer skills
* Must have a minimum of 7 (seven) years experience in church pulpit ministry and church administration 3 (three) of which must be at senior level.
* Must be a team player and result oriented with planning and negotiation skills.
Job Description
* To deputize the Senior Pastor.
* He/she will be responsible for the day today administration of the church affairs.
* To prepare and preach sermons as scheduled by the Pastor in charge.
* To administer other functions such as weddings, funerals etc.
* Ensure compliance to all government and statutory rules and regulation in relation to church activities.
* Perform all HR related functions including performance management; lead the Staff Team, encouraging their spiritual growth and skill development.
* To devote adequate time to personal development in order to keep abreast of changes as demanded by his duties and responsibilities
* He/she will be the secretary to the core team and will oversee the implementation of the council’s resolutions as well as its strategic plans.
* Will ensure that all church property and assets are well maintained.
* He/she will co-ordinate procurement, maintenance of inventory and other records.
* Will perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the core team and the Senior Pastor from time to time.
Youth and Sunday School Pastor
Job Purpose: The person will double as the Youth and Sunday school Pastor. He/she must be able to work with very dynamic youth groups, and must posses relevant skills to develop and nurture both new and existing programs.
In addition, the person will organize and lead all Sunday school programs. The person will be a team player providing leadership to the team of Sunday school teachers.
He/she will seek to conduct and improve the services of the Sunday school including providing relevant materials, planning for the programs and other motivating activities for the children.
Person Specifications:
* Born again Christian and exhibiting a personal and growing relationship with God and a health Christian life.
* Must posses a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Theology from a recognized Theological College. Training in counseling will be an added advantage.
* A minimum of 3 (three) years working experience in Youth and Sunday school ministries in a large congregation.
* Must posses’ excellent counseling skills.
* Must be a team player and role model with excellent communication and computer skills.
Duties will include:
* To oversee and organize both the youth and Sunday school ministries.
* Develop or source materials in conjunction with the Pastor in charge or his appointee.
* Follow up on special needs for the youth in the church.
* Make visitations in hospitals, homes, schools, colleges etc as needs arises.
* Provide counseling and spiritual direction to the youth.
* Will be responsible for the classification of Sunday school classes based on age and class groups.
* Develop and implement annual programs for the Youth and Sunday school.
* Preparation of material appropriate for the various ages/classes either by developing or sourcing from printers in consultation with the Senior Pastor.
* Lead the Sunday school teachers and volunteers.
* Develop criteria for selection of Sunday school teachers and recommendation for special training for those needing training.
* Follow-up on children with special needs.
* Will perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the core team and the Senior Pastor from time to time.
Applications
Applications should include a covering letter, detailed resume, copies of the relevant Credentials, current and expected remuneration, mailing addresses, telephone numbers (include your day time telephone number) and names and e-mail addresses of three referees and will be addressed to:
DNA/No. 904
P.O. Box 49010 – 00100,
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for application is March 11th 2011 before 5.00pm.

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Kenya Episcopal Conference Finance Administrator Job Vacancy

Background

Purpose of the Post

The position exists to oversee the Finance administration for KEC.

It will provide strategic financial management and fund development for all the KEC Institutions and assist the Dioceses and Affiliated institutions to enhance their financial management and fund development capability for the KEC Institutions so as to ensure optimal institutional development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Finance Management –

• To prepare master schedule of reports
• To streamline budget templates
• To develop strategy for effective finance management for KEC
• To develop strategy for managing and monitoring KEC funds
• To ensure financial strategy, planning, monitoring, management and reporting policies at the KEC and affiliated institutions are in line with the KEC guidelines
• To develop strategy for effective finance management for KEC
• To build finance management capacity of dioceses and KEC Institutions
• Contribute to planning, development and execution of strategy

Institutional Development

• To support KEC-Catholic Secretariat to implement necessary institutional, financial, and management changes proposed by the commissions/departments and institutions to ensure the availability of funds
• To support KEC- Catholic Secretariat to implement the medium term and long term strategic plan
• To develop suitable policy interventions for encouraging donor participation in KEC– Catholic Secretariat projects
• To develop strategies and processes for Monitoring & Evaluation of all KEC- Catholic Secretariat and KEC institutions funds
• To develop and implement a Capacity Building Program for the staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager
• Consolidate and develop the KEC-Catholic Secretariat funder database (regular updating of database, building personal and close relationships with funders; personal monitoring of funder strategies and calls for proposals)
• In liaison with the P R & Communication Manager, to target the right forums for funding requests and marketing
• Write and follow up proposals and funding requests
• Support and supervise participation of co-ordinators in writing up proposals
• Responsible for reporting to funders according to terms agreed in contracts
• Create and maintain an archive of all communication with funders
• To build personal and close relations with funding organizations

Capital Development

• Ensure implementation of the deliberations agreed upon by the Capital Development & Investment Committee
• Pursue investment opportunities
• Advise KEC on available property and carry out cost benefit analysis of acquisition of such property by KEC and its associated institutions
• Provide assistance to the Finance administrator in cash management administration
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret investment portfolio performance evaluation reports to make recommendations to the Secretary General on changes to investment policy
• Ensure lease agreements are prepared for all the tenants
• Ensure renting and upkeep of the properties is done within the government regulations
• Ensure that the payment of taxes and bills for the property is made within the required timelines
• Ensure that land leases renewals and payment of land rents are up to date
• Ensure full occupancy of the properties so that the property yields rent consistently
• Ensure monthly collection of rents

Qualifications

• Has a Masters Degree in Business Administration
• A bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related field
• A minimum of CPA (K) professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Excellent MS Excel and MS Word skills
• Minimum of 7 years working experience
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
• Group facilitation skills an added advantage

Performance Indicators

• Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility above.

Personal Traits

• Is a practicing Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest
• Has a deep rooted call to promote the good of marriage and family values
• Is a committed family person
• Be a person of high moral and social integrity
• Is self motivated
• A team player
• Is able to serve all people/families of all social standing

Application Requirements

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Our recruitment procedures shall be followed.

Send in your application by: Tue, Feb 15, 2011

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