Program / Grants Assistant, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer, County Manager - Jhpiego NGO Jobs in Kenya

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, we build health providers’ skills and we develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families.

Jhpiego is the implementing partner for the East Africa Accelerator Hub for The Challenge Initiative (TCI) – known as Tupange Pamoja in East Africa. The project is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGFJ through The Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health.

TCI is an ambitious program that leverages a matching challenge fund mechanism to provide incentives for the rapid scale up of urban family planning programs through a framework of accountability measures, demand-driven participation of partners, and technical support via at least four regional accelerator hubs.

We are seeking experienced individuals with excellent management and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly-motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.

County Managers

(3 Positions)

(Based in Nairobi, Mombasa and Migori)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the County Manager will ensure technical, programmatic and financial planning, execution and monitoring of county program designs and TCI activities in the designated county.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Build the capacity of the county to implement high-impact interventions through TCI’s technical coaching approach, including rolling out TCI University tools within the designated county.

·         Support county MOH Program Implementation Teams (PITs) to landscape, prepare, review, implement and modify county program designs and budgets.

·         Facilitate, review and synthesize county activity/monthly/quarterly data and progress reports.

·         Ensure quality and fidelity of implementation of TCI interventions by PITs.

·         Coordinate and manage county trainers, coaches and Sisi-Kwa—Sisi teams including mentoring of these teams.

·         Conduct and support advocacy and marketing of the TCI model to appropriate stakeholders within the county and work with local FP/TCI champions within budget cycles to ensure continued FP resource commitment(s).

·         Support the county to leverage and coordinate with other FP stakeholders and implementers.

·         Foster intra— and inter—county sharing of best practices.

·         Participate in the local government Technical Working Groups (TWGs).

·         Work with country/local TCI AYSRH Officers to effectively deploy AYSRH interventions in participating counties.

Qualifications:

·         Degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field. Post-graduate training is an advantage.

·         Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience providing FP service delivery services in a complex donor-funded program.

·         Experience working in Government or Donor-funded programs (experience with USG-funded programs is an added advantage).

·         Experience in family planning programming, working with MOH and devolved County Governments’ staff and systems, particularly in the area of family planning.

·         Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Strong programming and technical skills, and has sensitivity to and understanding of the beneficiary population.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer

(Based in Nairobi)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the MER Officer will assist in the development, implementation and management of the monitoring, evaluation and research requirements of the Tupange Pamoja Initiative In Kenya. S/he will work closely with program, technical and MOH staff to maintain monitoring and evaluation frameworks that are accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Support MER Initiatives for TCI including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives.

·         Provide technical support for review and Implementation of the TCI M&E framework.

·         Provide technical support for implementation of data utilization Initiatives.

·         Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies/mechanisms/processes to Improve TCI East African Hub ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data to demonstrate Impact and enhance program accountability.

·         Support program staff on proper documentation, organization and capture of program progress.

·         Provide M&E mentorship and coaching to county teams and TCI program staff during various stages of TCI Implementation.

·         Routine analysis of RH/FP Indicators.

·         Routine sharing of TCI East African Hub program results and learnings with hub and TCI implementing counties through innovative approaches.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Health Records, Public Health or Social Sciences with demonstrated expertise in research methods.

·         Have a minimum 3 years relevant monitoring, evaluation and research working experience in demography or family health-related disciplines or implementation sciences.

·         Experience in collecting and analyzing health program and research data.

·         Demonstrated experience in working with international donors and foundations and success in grants management is a plus.

·         Recent experience working with statistical/database software such as SQL, SPSS, STATA.

·         Demonstrated experience working with MOH systems including the DHIS-2 and data collection systems for example mobile based platforms such as 00K.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Program / Grants Assistant

(Based in Nairobi)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the Program/Grants Assistant will help manage the administrative, financial, logistical and programmatic tasks required for the program.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Coordinate and support program, financial, contractual, monitoring, and administrative functions of the Tupange Pamoja team such that activities are implemented according to plans and in a timely fashion.

·         Assist in preparation, monitoring and tracking of project budgets under guidance from the Kenya Country Lead/Finance Manager.

·         Assist program and administrative staff and consultants to produce letters, documents, reports, presentations and materials for distribution (including word processing, basic data analysis, photocopying, etc.).

·         Support the Finance and Grants teams in tracking and maintaining expenditure records for both program and grantees.

·         Assist in organization of meetings, field visits, and other project activities: maintaining the project management calendar and keeping it up-to—date; and gathering technical updates for program planning, training, components of evaluations and other studies on related programs including documenting project lessons learnt.

·         Maintain a program filing system, both electronic and hard copy, for the office and ensure that final program documents and grants documents are appropriately stored

·         Perform other programmatic, secretarial support and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure smooth
functioning and achievement of project goals as required.

Qualifications:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Accounts/Finance or Business—related degree with at least two years’ experience in a similar or related position.

·         Ability to work in an efficient and prompt manner in areas of correspondence, logistics for local and international travel, filing and record—keeping.

·         Basic understanding of accounting/finance processes.

·         Experience working in a busy office; strong organizational skills; and able to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision and deal with pressure.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org or at our website www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com by 15th October 2018.

Indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.

Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya - CCSMKE Clinical Officers(Mt. Kenya Hospital & Maua), Nurses (Mt. Kenya Hospital & Maua), Animal Health Assistant and DRR Coordinator (Mbeere)

Christian Community Services of Mt. Kenya East is the Development Arm of the Anglican Church of Kenya, working in Mt. Kenya East Region.  

It covers 5 Dioceses of Kirinyaga, Embu, Mbeere, Meru and Marsabit Missionary Area with a vision of a society that enjoys wholesome and dignified life.

The Organization wishes to recruit the following:-

2 Clinical Officers 

(1 Mt. Kenya Hospital and 1 for Maua)
 

Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
 

Registration with Clinical Officers Council
 

Committed Christian

3 Nurses 

(2 Mt. Kenya Hospital and 1 for Maua)
 

Certificate or Diploma in Nursing
 

Registration with Nursing Council of Kenya
 

Committed Christian

Animal Health Assistant 

(10 Months)
 

Diploma in Animal Health and minimum 2 year successful experience
 

Experience in Community Development is an added advantage
 

Motorbike riding license mandatory
 

Excellent oral and written communication skills
 

Computer Literate

DRR Co-ordinator for Mbeere (10 Months)

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Economics, NRM, Social Sciences or related field.  A certificate in CMDRR is a MUST
• Knowledge on SPHERE & HAP standards GOOD ENOUGH guide is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years work experience in the field of DRR
• Fluency in English and Swahili
• Excellent reporting and inter personal skills – must be able to address a crowd.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural settings
• Flexible and able to work within short deadlines
• Experience with Christian/Church based NGOs a plus
• Computer skills including MS Office suite
• High integrity and commitment to Biblical Christian values and truths

How to apply

Those fulfilling the requirement for the position are required to submit their applications together with their cell phone numbers, detailed CVs, 3 referees one of whom should be his/her Pastor and all relevant attachments via mail/email before close of business on Wednesday 22nd August 2012 to the following address:

The Executive Director
CCSMKE
P.O Box 290 – 10300
Kerugoya
 

Email: ccsmke@ccsmke.org

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World Vision Job Vacancy in Kenya - Project Officer 111 (HHAR)

Job Title: Project Officer 111 – HHAR

Country: Kenya

Location: Field Based

Closing Date: November 09 2011

Purpose of the position:

The project Officer 111 (Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS Response) will provide overall coordination of all the Health, Nutrition, HIV/AIDS Response interventions at the programs through partnerships and community strategy.

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Jobs in KEMRI Kenya - Research Scientist (Public Health / Epidemiology for infectious disease and reproductive health)

Kenya Medical Research Institute

Research Scientist (Public Health / Epidemiology for infectious disease and reproductive health)

2 Posts

Category: Research

Department: Research & Training

Location: Nairobi

Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description:

The primary role of this position is to work in infectious disease / reproductive research including but not limited to HIV and STI aetiology, prevalence, epidemiology, control strategies, prevention, addressing public health concerns for reproductive health and related infectious

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Kenya Red Cross Grants Manager, Accountants, M&E Manager, Programme Quality Manager and Data Management Officer Jobs

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965.

Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.

KRCS has been appointed the Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 HIV Grant. It is in this respect that the Society has set up the Global Fund Programme Management Unit (GF PMU).

The unit is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:

Position Title: Grants Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Grants and Finance

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Grants and Finance, the Grants Manager will be responsible for coordination and management of all financial aspects of the programme by operationalising programme grants management systems to ensure there is full compliance with contract obligations and that all funds utilised are well documented, accounted for and reported.

S/He shall be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of an integrated Grants and Quality Assurance systems (GQAs) for the GF programme operations aimed at facilitating decision-making processes and promoting accountability.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support in the design, planning and implementation of an integrated Grants and Quality Assurance systems (GQAs) for the GF programme operations aimed at facilitating decision making processes and promoting accountability.
• Grants and contract Management, compliance enforcement and coordination of financial aspects of the programme to ensure the programme achieves full contract compliance and that the programme effectively interprets and operationalises the contract requirements.
• Ensure that all Performance Framework targets are fully contracted in line with funds allocation per service area, funds are utilised as per approved budget, are adequately documented, accounted for and within the programme period.
• Coordinate audits of the PR and Sub-recipient (SR) in liaison with the Finance and Internal Audit Departments to ensure the programme is cleared in all audit requirements.
• Manage Funds disbursement requests to the PR and SRs while ensuring that bottlenecks to funds flow are addressed and programme financial risks are adequately managed.
• Manage programme budget and grants portfolio performance monitoring to ensure adequate controls for efficient funds utilisation by use of tracking tools and grants management plans.
• Monitor and track the utilisation of PR’s capital and operational expenditure against approved plans and ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualifications.
• Over five (5) years relevant experience in areas of Grant Management coupled with Programme Management including Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Previous work in HIV/AIDS and or Health Grant Programmes will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues and ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts
• Demonstrated technical expertise in Strategic Management, Project Planning and Budgeting, Resource Management, Implementation ability as well as Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
• Ability to develop and implement performance management system, giving candid performance feedback and supporting professional development efforts
• Considerable knowledge of management information systems, proficiency in database systems, spreadsheet and flow chart applications, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyse financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically.

Position Title: Grants Accountants

3 Positions

Reporting to: Grants Manager

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grants Accountant will be responsible for effective planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating accounting operations including management of the GF funds and monitoring the income against budget to ensure that all income variances are identified and investigated in a timely way and management of creditors.

S/He will manage bank reconciliations, updating and producing cash flow forecasts, according to income received and expenditure committed and reporting the monthly cash flow position,
maintaining an updated billing system, handling credit balances as well as creating a cost-effective recovery system.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual budgets and plans aimed at operationalising programmes and projects activities
• Contribute to the review and update of accounting policies and procedures through direct analysis of new and existing financial accounting systems and procedures to increase efficiency and to ensure compliance with standard accounting principles and procedures, regulations and statutory requirements
• Coordinate receipts and disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities and financial instruments to ensure that the income recorded on the ledger is accurate and robust as well as follow up on unbilled income
• Advise management on reallocation of undisbursed funds to maximize on interest in line with policy directives
• Monitor the GF Programme income against budget and ensure that all income variances are identified and investigated in a timely way
• Monitor bank balances on a daily and periodic basis in order to produce cash flow forecasts according to income received and expenditure committed, also recommend appropriate action in the event of cash flow variances
• Ensure that the cash flow forecasts are compiled according to current best practice and are produced on a one year rolling basis.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure all requested information is supplied in a timely manner and that all relevant audit recommendations are implemented
• Manage banking relationships and highlight any issues to the Grants Manager.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary work teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans and budgets in order to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Provide various financial reports on an ad-hoc basis by extracting, compiling, analyzing, and formatting financial data; also provide assistance in interpreting report parameters, results, and data to line management, programme officers, project managers and other management personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and finance plus CPA (K) or equivalent qualifications
• Over three (3) years experience in accounting including skills in computerized accounting systems.

Key Competencies

• Considerable knowledge and ability to perform professional accounting work in accordance with the international “Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles” (GAAP), procedures, standards and controls, including financial forecasting and monitoring of budgets as well as donor accounting procedures
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyse information skilfully, develop alternative solutions, work well in group problem solving situations and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Considerable knowledge of management information and financial management systems, proficiency in database systems, spreadsheet and flow chart applications, computerized accounting, budgeting and human resources systems
• Ability and willingness to make consultative decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment, support and explain reasoning for decisions, include appropriate people in decision-making process and makes timely decisions

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership for all M&E activities in the GF programme.

S/He will lead M&E capacity building for the Sub-Recipients (SRs), technical reporting, ensure data quality and build the capacity for effective M&E system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operationalise the M&E framework designed for the GF programme including and not limited to: designing programme M&E tools for data collection, verification, management and reporting as well as data audits, supporting partners in setting up functional data management systems and processes, support the assessment processes of Sub recipients and implement actions emanating from assessments.
• Assist programme staff to develop systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on all indicators in Sub Recipients programmes;
• Facilitate on the job M&E training for capacity development, especially in the area of use of data for decision making.
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for major activity undertaken.
• Assist in gathering, summarizing and disseminating relevant technical updates on programme planning monitoring, evaluation and operations research within the project.
• Coordinate mid-term reviews and evaluation of programme activities and ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination and sharing experiences to promote repeat applications or scaling-up in different community settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• A Post Graduate Degree in M&E, statistics, Public health or equivalent qualifications
• Five years of M & E work experience in Public Health projects and /or HMIS work in Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing conditions in order to align CSOs/Non State Actors programmes to the National Strategy
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilisation of the internet

Position Title: Programme Quality Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Programme Quality Manager is responsible for the capacity assessment of the Sub Recipients ability in effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programmes aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities.

S/He will provide technical support for programme implementation to ensure quality in programming and alignment to National policies, guidelines and strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for programme implementation to ensure quality in programming and alignment to National and Global policies, guidelines and strategies.
• Support and Coordinate the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening SRs and communities with capacity to manage Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programmes.
• Coordinate with Regional GF staff to ensure SRs develop an integrated HIV/AIDS programme plans in line with the Government’s efforts towards reducing prevalence and impact in the country
• Coordinate with Grants Manager and the M&E Manager in the preparation of funding disbursement to assigned CSOs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness
• Assist in risk assessment and management for the Programme
• Advise the senior management on the latest intervention techniques in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post graduate Degree in Public Health or related Field or equivalent qualifications.
• Over five (5) years experience in comprehensive HIV and AIDs programming.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
• Technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management as well as programme monitoring and evaluation

Position Title: Data Management Officer

1 Position

Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the Data Management Officer will be Monitoring and Evaluating Data for the overall programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop M&E systems documentation and SOPs; maintain systematic data storage, filling and a report tracking system.
• Set up and manage routine and evaluation database(s).
• Provide support in the capacity building of M&E data management and develop feedback reports to the Stakeholders on data quality, completeness and use.
• Provide technical support in Database management to meet data requirements for PR and the Sub Recipients.
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving projects’ M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Public health or equivalent qualifications
• Five years of work experience in leading monitoring and evaluation data management of Public Health projects and /or HMIS work in Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated technical expertise in project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilisation of the internet

Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

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Research Officer Job at Impact Research and Development Organization Kisumu Kenya

Impact Research and Development Organization is a national NGO headquartered in Kisumu, and mostly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill the position of Research Officer to be based in Kisumu, Nyanza Province.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and conduct of different types of research and intervention studies, including clinical trials; oversee data management, analysis, reporting and manuscript preparation; and, support staff supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Public Health; PhD and/or mid-level training in Biostatistics added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years experience designing and conducting research studies.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and manuscript preparation (please include a copy of 1-2 published paper(s) where you are among the first 3 authors).
• Demonstrated competency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software a must, specifically SPSS, SAS, STATA and Atlas-ti.
• Excellent writing skills and understanding of public health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS research and interventions.
• Experience supervising a large number of staff; extensive post-training experience with working in the field.

Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, letters from and telephone numbers of four professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 16th September 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141, Kisumu

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World Vision Project Officer (Social Determinants) Job in Western Kenya

Job Title: Integrated Development Facilitator

Country: Kenya

Location: Field Based

Closing Date: September 06 2011

Description

The purpose of the position is to serve as a relationship facilitator and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the emergence and strengthening of community-led initiatives to improve and sustain the well-being of children, their families and communities within the IPA of influence.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health field from a recognized University.
• They must have a minimum of 4 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects; 2 years of which must be at project coordination level.
• The holder of this position must be results orientated leader who is able to handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting donor and other stakeholder demands. He /she must also handle public relations and be a strong team player.
• The holder of this position must be in possession of a valid motorcycle riding license and able to ride.
• Must have above average computer skills

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than September 6, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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World Vision Integrated Development Facilitator Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Integrated Development Facilitator

Country: Kenya

Location: Field Based

Closing Date: September 06 2011

Description

The purpose of the position is to serve as a relationship facilitator and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the emergence and strengthening of community-led initiatives to improve and sustain the well-being of children, their families and communities within the IPA of influence.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health field from a recognized University.
• They must have a minimum of 4 years experience with regards to the designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development, relief and/or advocacy projects; 2 years of which must be at project coordination level.
• The holder of this position must be results orientated leader who is able to handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting donor and other stakeholder demands. He /she must also handle public relations and be a strong team player.
• The holder of this position must be in possession of a valid motorcycle riding license and able to ride.
• Must have above average computer skills

Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than September 6, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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Jobs in Dadaab Kenya - Catholic Relief Services WASH Facilities Program Manager and Hygiene Promotion Project Manager

Background

Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for the past forty years.

The CRS Kenya Country Program is opening an office in Dadaab which will provide emergency assistance to refugees and Kenyan communities that are being affected by the current drought.

CRS is developing partnerships with the Government of Kenya, Diocese of Garissa, UN organisations, INGO’s and NGO’s for greater sustainability and higher quality programming.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following positions in response to the drought crisis in the country.

All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, experience in emergency programming, ability and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environment and a commitment to work with and support faith based partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions

1) Program Manager (WASH Facilities)

Location: Dabaab (Ref. 2011/23)

Purpose: Reporting to Program Manager II, the Program Manager will have responsibility for program implementation, quality assurance, monitoring, staff supervision and reporting for WASH activities carried out during the emergency.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

The Manager will be in charge of leading the construction of water and sanitation infrastructure and assurance of the quality participation of communities in all aspects of the project cycle.

S/he will ensure that CRS water supply and sanitation infrastructure is in line with the agreed standards for construction, operation and maintenance with other actors working in Dadaab (or other locations).

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Degree in civil engineering/water/environmental and sanitation, or experience to match
• Minimum five years WASH management experience.
• Experience in design and management of construction projects
• Demonstrated experience with an array of leadership managing issues and solutions, related to construction and water and sanitation.
• Strong leadership, coordination and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated success leading the work of culturally diverse teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge on various GOK environmental, hygiene and sanitation policy, building act, sphere standard guidelines etc.
• Demonstrated competence in providing technical assistance in the field in both the management of WASH projects and the design and implementation of WASH facilities.
• Demonstrated ability with project grants management.
• Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience in vulnerability assessments, beneficiary registration, emergency distributions, and monitoring and evaluation in emergency situations.
• High integrity, good stewardship of resources & ability to cultivate constructive relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)

2) Project Manager (Hygiene Promotion)

Location: Dabaab (Ref. 2011/24)

Purpose: Reporting to Program Manager, the Project Manager will promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services and ensure effective coordination and integration of Hygiene Promotion activities with the delivery of water and sanitation services and facilities.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will focus on information management by designing and managing a plan to monitor activities, outputs and impact and adapt the program as needed; implementation by mobilization of the disaster affected communities as appropriate for participation in planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of WASH facilities and services; resource management by managing the day-to-day logistics, administration, and personnel activities in accordance with national law and organisational guidelines and overall program approach by ensuring that Hygiene Promotion activities are in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct, and humanitarian principles.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Degree in environmental/public/community health or any other related field with at least three years practical experience in appropriate community health and environmental programs in an emergency/ refugee program set up
• Experience and understanding of community mobilization in relation to water and sanitation activities in complex humanitarian situation, and understanding of chronic and fluid humanitarian issues in refugee situations is also essential.
• Experience of effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of toilets construction.
• Familiarity and expertise in low-cost, appropriate & sustainable latrines technology at the community level in rural settings
• Knowledge of public health issues related to sanitation and management and administration of public health programs
• Knowledge of project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation tools and relevant national and international strategies and frameworks in the areas of sanitation and toilets construction
• High level of sensitivity to cultural issues
• Training, coaching, monitoring and evaluation skills
• High integrity, good stewardship of resources & ability to cultivate constructive relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below mentioned by August 21, 2011.

Residents in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the envelopes for those using postal address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Knowledge Management Technical Specialist (KM Lead) Abt Associates Job in Kenya

Abt Associates is seeking a full-time, Nairobi-based Knowledge Management Technical Specialist (KM Lead) for the USAID-funded AfyaInfo project in Kenya.

The AfyaInfo project is focused on transforming the National Health Information System and the KM Task Lead will be a full time, senior technical employee who will support this transformation.

The KM Task Lead will work closely with project staff and GOK counterparts in the health sector to:

• identify data needs and develop a demand for valid, accurate and timely data at all levels of the health system;
• identify current data sources as well as gaps;
• support the analysis and use of data throughout the health system;
• support data reporting formats that meet the needs of health service providers, managers and policy decision makers; and
• develop a system to capture, analyze, and disseminate data and track health system trainings and capacities for data generation and use.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership in KM assessments and activities
• Engage and work in partnership with the GOK to ensure all activities are aligned to GOK priorities
• Engage health system stakeholders/end users to identify their data needs
• Build the capacity of the health ministries to generate demand for quality health information, develop a range of information products responsive to this demand, and establish dissemination forums and systems to ensure use of these products
• Lead and/or actively participate in the development and updating of standards, tools and approaches for data generation, analysis, and use
• Identify training needs for data generation, management and use
• Lead and provide technical direction in the development of a training strategy for integration of current and new tools and concepts for data generation, management and use
• Manage the development of a standardized training curricula and trainee performance criteria
• Guide, coordinate and collaborate with project staff and partners in the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of training
• Build lasting in-country capacity to deliver KM trainings
• Devise an exit strategy to ensure the sustainability of the KM system
• Document and present program results and lessons learned to the Chief of Party, USG, MoH, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure KM strategy activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing project activities
• Manage project activities and staff who are contributing to the KM stream of work
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Advanced degree in public health (with HMIS emphasis preferred), public administration, or a related professional degree and 10 years of relevant professional experience in health data generation and use.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary, multicultural teams and monitor efforts
• Demonstrated ability to engage and work with stakeholders at all system levels
• A proven, successful record of achieving results, preferably in a difficult working environment
• Demonstrated expertise in M&E.
• Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills necessary.
• Experience in training desirable
• Experience in implementing USAID-funded projects in Kenya is excellent
• Fluency in English is required, language skills in Kiswahili, and other langaguages of Kenya are highly preferred.

Please send all applications to KenyaJobs@abtassoc.com.

For more information please visit us at abtassociates.com.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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