Tetra Tech ARD Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and WASH Sector Development Specialists Jobs in Kenya - USAID Funded Program

Senior Level Positions, Kenya
Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and various technical specialists for a USAID-funded program in Kenya. This project will support the upcoming USAID Water Strategy objectives to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources. Chief of Party

Manage the project’s implementation, including overall responsibility for personnel and efficient budgeting and financial management.Serve as the principal link between USAID, Tetra Tech, and other partners, including interactions with Government of Kenya officials and key figures in the water and wastewater sector; andEnsure quality and timely submittal of all project deliverables.Advanced degree in engineering, public administration/management, finance, or other relevant fields; Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience as a Chief of Party or Project Director/Manager on large donor-funded projects; experience on USAID-funded projects preferred.Minimum seven (7) years of experience with successful water, sanitation and hygiene projects or institutional strengthening programs;Demonstrated experience in institutional strengthening of institutions, capacity building, market based approaches to infrastructure planning, and public outreach; Demonstrated knowledge of management of local construction contracts;Professional experience in East Africa required; professional experience in Kenya preferred;Fluency in English required; knowledge of Kiswahiili highly desirableOversee technical staff and implementation activities across several WASH program components Assist the COP to arrange technical and administrative support for short-term consultants and contractors Respond to pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant organizations/institutions;             Master’s degree related field. Expertise in one or more of the following areas: rural water supply, rural sanitation, CLTS, sanitation marketing, hygiene promotion, information systems, monitoring & evaluation, WASH Sector policy and governance, knowledge management and communications.Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience managing USAID/USG funded projects. Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team.  Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization. Strong MS Office skills, including Excel. Strong written and oral presentation skills in English. Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged to apply;WASH Sector Development Specialists Market Based WASH Specialist                Environmental Specialist                       Sanitation & CLTS Specialist                         Water Resource Management Specialist       Local Governance Specialist                        Civil Society & Community SpecialistAt least five (5) years of professional experience in developing countriesExpertise in one or more of the following areas: rural water supply, rural sanitation, CLTS, sanitation marketing, hygiene promotion, information systems, monitoring & evaluation, WASH Sector policy and governance, knowledge management and communications.Experience with institutional arrangements, institutional strengthening and capacity building in the water sector;Prior experience in Africa (Kenya preferred); experience in post-conflict countries is a plus;Master’s degree in a related field is preferred;Must be an excellent communicator, self-starter, and energetic.Kenyan Nationals strongly encouraged to applyTo be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:Cover LetterCV in reverse chronological formatA list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

To Apply: 

We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace.We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

INTERSOS Education Sector Coordinator Job in Nairobi / Mogadishu with Frequent Missions in Somalia

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.INTERSOS has been continuously working in South Central Somalia (SCZ) since 1992 and has been present in Puntland since 2011. There are currently four INTERSOS operational field offices in
Mogadishu, Baidoa, Jowhar and North Gaalkacyo. INTERSOS office in Mogadishu as well as a guesthouse for international staff has been recently reopened. At present INTERSOS is implementing projects in the protection, health, WASH and education sectors. In the protection field, INTERSOS is supporting children and women survived from GBV in Baidoa,
Afgooye, Mogadishu, and Johwar. In Mogadishu and Baidoa, INTERSOS is carrying out awareness and risk mitigation campaigns. A cross-country family tracing project has been recently activated.
In the health sector, INTERSOS is supporting the Jowhar Regional Hospital.
In the WASH sector, since 2006 INTERSOS has been supporting schools, IDPs, host communities and urban vulnerable households in crisis in Baidoa and agro-pastorals in rural areas of Bay Region.
In education, INTERSOS support activities organized in the Vocational Training Centre in Jowhar, a
secondary level education school established by INTERSOS to give real employment possibilities to young Somalis who want to avoid being enlisted into militias in the future. Following the positive impact such a project had, in 2011 INTERSOS has opened a second Vocational Training Centre in Baidoa. In Baidoa and surrounding villages INTERSOS is currently rehabilitating different primary schools providing training and material support to teachers in collaboration with the Directorate of Education Culture and Higher Education.
INTERSOS is the focal point for the education cluster in Bay Region
INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in Somalia, is currently selecting candidates for the following position.

Position: Education Sector Coordinator
Job site: Nairobi/Mogadishu with frequent missions in Somalia
 Starts from: 8th of July 2013 (6 months with possibility to extend)

Key responsibilities:

The education sector coordinator assists the HoM in his daily tasks with particular attention to the sector of Education. In particular he/she will monitor the correct application of internal and donor procedures, participation in meetings at National level, supporting the HoM in the negotiations with donors, constant visits to the field bases, management and coordination of expat personnel, ensuring coordination among the different field offices, direct communication with Region/HQ in respect of the above.
With respect to the above mentioned sectors of intervention, the following responsibilities are delegated to the Education coordinator:The Education Coordinator is supporting the HoM and the Project Managers in the process of writing and submitting proposals and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of activities. He/she will improve and strengthen - from one side - the capability of Intersos to implement programmes and activities and - on the other side - the capacity and competence of both individuals and working groups within the mission. The Education Coordinator should also guarantee the strict observance of INTERSOS internal procedures as well as to main donors’ rules and regulation. With regard to this, he/she will be in charge of ensuring the respect of projects reports deadlines and commitments foreseen by MoU and Agreement stipulated with International donors and agencies.
PR and Official Representation
The Education Coordinator can represent the Organization in the Country in agreement with the HoM in the following working meetings such as: Education working group, Cluster meetings and other un-formal meetings with donors and stakeholders.

Main tasks:Supervise, train and coordinate national and international Intersos education team (Education PMs, education officers, , etc) to ensure the correct implementation of the Education country Programme.Work to integrate Education into other program sectors; work with HoM and with INTERSOS Health and Protection Coordinators to ensure that all programs are contextually appropriate and consider and apply education principles to their activities.To assume responsibility for the management and economic and financial administration of the INTERSOS Education programme and for its entire implementation process, and to ensure the achievement of its objectives and resultsParticipate regularly at the National Education clusters meetings in Mogadishu/Nairobi and at the Regional Education cluster meetings.Participate at the National Education/EiE sub-cluster meetings at Regional level whenever the respective PM and officers are operating in remote areas.Represent the Education program with national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, etc.Oversee the timely implementation of grants, submission of reports and management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of spending and work plans and indicator tracking sheets.Participate in the development of budgets for education program proposals in conjunction with the finance department at Nairobi levelPost-graduate degree in education sciences, international relations, social sciences, or other related field.At least three year experience working in the Education Sector in Humanitarian ContextDemonstrated experience in staff supervision, capacity building, project design and budget management.Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, EU, internationals donors, INGOs etc.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent analysis and writing skills.Working experience in Somalia is a plus.Fluent English spoken and written.Application should be submitted to: humanresources@intersos.org and somalia@intersos.org specifying in the subject “Education Coordinator Somalia”

Banking Sector Corporate Communications Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Corporate Communications Manager (Banking Sector)

Key Responsibilities:

Translate company business objectives into creative and executable corporate communications strategies and programs.Demonstrate strong judgment in understanding key trends and news elements to develop a successful PR Program with proactive and responsive media relations activities.Researches and analyzes current industry best practices and tools to recommend enhancements to communications plans. Demonstrate geed strategic thinking and planning abilities.Build, maintain and expand our relationship with industry analysts.Increases brand awareness through effective communication across all channels. Manages projects and internal/external relationships to effectively serve the Bank’s communications needs. Successfully pitches news stories and place press releases with key media. Act as a PR Champion with thorough knowledge of developing, implementing and delivering the appropriate communication vehicles to achieve desired PR resultsInteract with senior company management, external resources such as agencies to provide strategic counsel to key executive spokespeople on relevant PR activities and programs.Execution of brand strategy and management of the bank initiated productsQualifications: Experience, Knowledge and EducationBachelor’s degree in public relations, communication or related discipline. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.  Minimum 2 years public relations experience, within a banking institution and managing a communications team in a corporate/organizational setting.  Excellent, proven oral and written skills Strong interpersonal skills - must be able to interact effectively with associates at all levels and be viewed as having a high degree of credibility both within and outside of the organization. Proven track record of success in developing creative public relations campaigns both internally and externally within a given organization.Extensive experience in communication plan development and execution.Ability to produce high quality work under strict and constant deadlines with an eye for detail and accuracyProven team player, able to work collaboratively at all levels and build partnerships with cross-functional teams Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, presentation, and follow-up skills. Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@odumont.com  before COB 25th June 2013.