Job Program Assistant - Somalia Constitutional Program, Nairobi

Closing Date: Monday, 24 May 2010

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)

National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpratisan organisation working to support and strenthgen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation,openness and accountability in government

Closing date: 24 May 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

NDI SOMALIA PROGRAM
JOB VACANCY
Title: PROGRAM ASSISTANT

SUMMARY: NDI has been active in Somalia since late 2005 with programming supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at building the core governance and parliamentary capacities of the Transitional Federal Parliament and the Transitional Federal Government. The Institute has worked with the Offices of the President and Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament, political and administrative heads of more than 30 ministries, and nearly 400 members of parliament (MPs) including two-dozen female MPs to develop governance and parliamentary capacities.

With funding from USAID, the program will build the capacity of the Transitional Federal Institutions and independent commissions to develop constitutional-related legislation and engage the Somali public on constitutional issues. The program will focus on assisting Somalia’s Independent Federal Constitutional Commission (IFCC), Ministry of Constitutional Affairs and relevant parliamentary committees which are tasked with drafting a referendum law to support the broader participatory constitutional development process while working with a broad range of international actors. The program will also include civic education activities and public outreach including a public opinion research element intended to reflect the will of the populace and the unique political, social and economic circumstances of the region.

The program assistant will support a program officer, program director, and the
regional director in the day-to-day activities of planning, designing and implementing programs related to the constitutional program by performing the duties listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Under supervision and direction, researches or contributes to drafts of proposals, reports, memos, program updates, work plans, and newsletter articles;
- Organizes local and regional program conferences, workshops and meetings;
- Serves as an interpreter from Somali to English and vice-versa in NDI training and workshops;
- Translates documents as needed;
- Provides input on quarterly reports and program proposals;
- Prepares meeting minutes and submits them in a timely manner;
- Monitors political/security developments throughout the country and keeps the team informed accordingly;
- Under supervision, creates initial drafts of budgets; executes small program budgets and reconciles expenditures;
- Provides administrative and logistical support to the program staff;
- Acts as primary support to the program officer, program director, and other team members;
- Assist as needed in identifying local and regional consultants and volunteers for projects;
- With guidance, compiles briefing materials for staff, consultants and volunteers in the program;
- Trains and supervises interns on basic programmatic and administrative tasks; and
- Carries out other tasks as requested by the program officer or program director.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Undergraduate degree preferred;
- Minimum three (3) years of experience with international organizations. Relevant work experience with legislatures/government and organizing conferences, training, and workshops preferred;
- Work experience as an interpreter in training or workshops strongly preferred;
- Excellent translation and interpretation skills from English to Somali and Somali to English;
- Excellent analytical skills and knowledge on the political and security situation in Somalia;
- Ability to effectively and appropriately handle stressful working conditions;
- Very good interpersonal skills;
- Openness to work effectively and without bias with all communities in Somalia;
- Proven capacity to meet program goals while managing administrative responsibilities;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present information in a clear and concise manner in English;
- Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications; and
- Ability to travel and work outside Kenya.

This is a National position and all non Kenyan applicants must hold valid work permit/document

How to apply

Submit your application online to kssadmin@ndi.org not later than. May 20th 2010

Reference Code: RW_85DHCP-41

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Job Finance Specialist, Kenya

Closing Date: Saturday, 12 June 2010

International Medical Corps (IMC)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Closing date: 12 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya

International Medical Corps’ mission is to improve quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps is seeking a Finance Specialist for APHIAplus, Kenya.

1. All day-to-day admin and HR activities, as well as accounting operations and financial management functions related to the contract in accordance with IMC policy and procedures;
2. Supervise the order of all project equipment, supplies and services, ensuring that USAID’s contractual requirements and IMC procurement policies are followed. Maintain complete inventory of all Project equipment in accordance with USAID’s inventory record requirements.
3. Oversee training of finance staff and provide technical support to country program and logistics;
4. Collaborates with the CoP in managing and monitoring progress of Project activities and assuring that performance goals are met. Act in place of CoP in his or her absence. Represent the project in dealings with donor and other partners as assigned by the CoP.
5. Oversee all aspects of the Projects’ HR function and ensure all personnel files are updated with current employee information, including current job descriptions, CVs, bio data sheets and performance review documentation.
6. Present & facilitate review of actual to budget expenditures with CoP and other key management staff; Provide recommendations for budget realignments as required;
7. Make visits to field offices to provide training to finance staff on IMC procedures and requirements.
8. Interpret, and provide guidance to staff on regulations and policies (United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR); educate program staff on contract compliance issues and operational topics
9. Manage assigned subcontractors including following activities: preparing Teaming Agreements, providing budget assumptions, taking the lead negotiating budgets with a focus on cost realism and cost and price analysis, developing budget templates, reviewing budgets and notes, and ensuring final submissions conform to donor requirements. Provide cost guidelines, standards and templates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in Accounting with three to five (3-5) years of accounting experience in a non-profit setting, or equivalent experience, training and education. Recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or a Masters degree in Accounting, preferred.
2. Extensive experience in the administrative and financial management of overseas programs at the management level. Three years of experience required, of which 1 year should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment.
3. Extensive knowledge of US Government contracts, experience with FAR and AIDAR is preferred. Previous experience and with finance, accounting, administration and management under federal contracts is essential.
4. With extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs. Experienced using ACCPAC software is preferred.
5. Ability to function effectively in a loosely structured and complex work environment, able to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements;
6. Excellent planning, management and organizational skills. Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills; ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail. Excellent cross-cultural communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated by ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff, clients and consultants.
How to apply
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.imcworldwide.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with IMC”. Please reference ReliefWeb.
Reference Code: RW_85DLGT-46
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Job Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Kenya

Closing Date: Saturday, 12 June 2010
International Medical Corps (IMC)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Closing date: 12 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya

International Medical Corps’ mission is to improve quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for APHIAplus, Kenya.

Essential Job Duties
1. Create a unified evaluation framework, including specific methodologies to conduct evaluations
2. Conduct baseline surveys and establish baseline data
3. Set quantifiable indicators for each program.
4. Conduct on-going evaluations of in-country program and advise on corrective measures when needed
5. Assist in program development.
6. Ongoing collections, evaluation and analysis of in-country data
7. Organize M and E site visits to independently observe the status of project implementation, undertake the interviews and discussions with program staff and beneficiaries
8. Record, synthesize and analyze all data extracted from documentation, interviews, and observations into a report format that meets all requirements of the donor
9. Prepare an evaluation following the completion of each program monitoring visit
10. Provide advice to the team and stakeholders to improve program components and activities

Qualifications

1. Masters level or higher degree in epidemiology, public health, social sciences, health information management, biostatistics or a related discipline
2. At least three years of applied experience with a humanitarian organization designing, implementing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks, preferably in health and nutrition sectors
3. Demonstrated experience designing logical frameworks and/or results based frameworks and associated performance monitoring and eavluation plans; experience with M&E approaches for key donors such as USAID and PRM is highly desirable.
4. Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection/survey design, implementation and analysis
5. Competent in qualitative approaches and participatory assessment
6. Familiar with common survey approaches in the health and nutrition sectors (KPC surveys, LQAS, and SMART)
7. Experience designing and implementing health management information systems at the facility and community levels
8. Familiarity with database design and other tools for information management
9. Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point and experience using statistical packages such as SPSS, EPI-Info, STATA, etc
10. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical material to both expert and lay audiences
11. Strong organizational and time management skills and capacity to coordinate work across multiple departments;
12. Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills
How to apply
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://www.imcworldwide.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with IMC”. Please reference ReliefWeb.
Reference Code: RW_85DLJD-36
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Job Special Assistant to Country Director, Nairobi

Closing Date: Friday, 28 May 2010

Location :	Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline :	28-May-10
Type of Contract :	FTA Local
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	One Year
Expected Duration of Assignment :	One Year (with possibility of extension)
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Background
UNDP is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in 166 countries, working with national counterparts on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. UNDP Somalia is a growing organization which focuses on three practice areas: rule of law and security, governance and poverty reduction/sustainable livelihoods. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director (CD), the Special Assistant to CD ensures effective and efficient functioning of the CD’s Office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow, follow up on deadlines and commitments made. The Special Assistant to CD works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies, national authorities, Development Group Office (DGO) and UNDP HQs staff to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas, prepare draft letters on behalf of the CD. The Special Assistant will provide Programme and Operations Support to the Country Director, acting as a key interface with all Units in the CO and other UN agencies Duties and Responsibilities Functions / Key Results Expected Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director, the Special Assistant ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Country Director’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignments, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made. The Special Assistant works in close collaboration with Front Office, Programme, Business Development & Operation teams, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions and instructions. Summary of Key Functions: Effective and efficient functioning of the Country Director’s office; Effective communication and administrative support to the office; Facilitation of regular dialogue with senior managers in donor community, UN agencies and the UN Political Offices for Somalia (UNPOS); Facilitation of knowledge building and management through analysis of evolving UN agency priorities and review of Somalia political statements, media and civil society forums on topics of priority for the Country Director. 1. Ensures effective administrative and logistical support to the Country Director, focusing on achievement of the following results: Maintains mission plans of the Country Director, and coordinates travel arrangements; Oversees the daily calendar of the Country Director and liaises with the relevant sections; Provide substantive review and analysis of key documentation for the Country Director, and provide advice and relevant background information, if needed; Arrange and participate in meetings, conferences, and other activities, with the Country Director when required; Maintain the Country Director’s calendar of activities; arrange appointments; receive visitors; place and screen telephone calls; and answer questions with discretion; Organize, convene and backstop the weekly Senior Management Meetings of UNDP Somalia Support the management interaction between the CD and the Sub-Offices of UNDP in the field 2. Ensure programmatic support to the Country Director, focusing on the achievement of the following results: Organize, manage and prepare proposed results for meetings with government UN agencies and donors; Maintain a regular liaison with the DSRSG in UNPOS and agency heads, especially in relation to two Joint Programmes of the UN in Somalia Bring to the attention of the Country Director all matters that require the Country Director’s attention and ensure that appropriate follow-up is directed; Actively engage with Programme Staff to acquire information on substantive project development and implementation, as and when required; Organize and coordinate thematic group meetings in support of UNDP programme, as and when required; Organize regular meetings of all programme staff, project managers and programme management team, including the preparation of agenda, documentation and minutes, carry out follow-up on matters arising from the meetings; Synthesis of proposals on the areas for support and interventions within the practice area specialization assigned. Support finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit exercises. Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting. Perform any other duties or special assignments, as required by the Country director and/or the DCD(Programs) 3. Ensure effective communications, focusing on the achievement of the following results: Review, route and follow up on incoming and outgoing correspondence as appropriate Draft responses to correspondence as requested by the Country Director; Facilitate inter-office communications between the Country Director and staff; Provide liaison specific inputs for issues that should be brought to the attention of the Country Director; Provide background material and any other executive level support for reports, speeches, and presentation by the Country Director, in information flow within the office; Reply to or otherwise handle those communication that do not require the Country Director’s personal attention; Review and after discussions with CD and Communications Team, follow up on response to media reports involving UNDP. Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals. 4. Ensure effective implementation of follow-up actions, and ensures facilitation of knowledge management focusing on achievement of the following results: Provide information necessary for making strategic decisions, requests, expenditure and recommendations by the Country Director, according to agreed guidelines and policies Draft correspondence, note-to the-file, or provide feedback to relevant staff for timely follow-up actions; Ensure that the Country Director’s correspondence and instruction receive prompt attention and replies and subsequently appropriate actions; Support regular reviews by CD of audit recommendations, monitoring and evaluation reports and key elements of BTOR of senior staff. Analyses and researches on information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects. Impact of Results The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the Country Director’s office. Accurate analysis and presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the Country Director’s office and promotes the image of UN//UNDP as an effective contributor to the development of the country. Incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in results of work and timely finalization. Competencies Corporate Competencies: Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality age sensitivity and adaptability. Demonstrate commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision, and values; Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning Share knowledge and experience; Actively work towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Development and Operational Effectiveness Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of CD office, including data/schedule management, maintenance of protocol, information flow; Confidentiality Leadership and Self-Management Focuses on results for the client and responds positively; Consistently approach work with energy and a positive constructive attitude; Remaining calm, in control and good humored under pressure; Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities. Managerial competencies: Proven ability to lead and motivate staff in challenging environments; Ability to develop and manage professional relationships; Promotes partnership and is proactive in pursuing new partners Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors Behavioral competencies: Ability to work effectively with government and donor counterparts; Excellent networking skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Treats all people fairly and without favoritism. Promotes teamwork Required Skills and Experience Education: Masters Degree in development studies or social sciences and development issues is desirable. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and 4 years relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: Minimum of two years post masters relevant experience or 4 years professional experience with a first level university degree in a similar position, supporting implementation and management of projects and country office operations. Conversant with UN system operations. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems. Language Requirements: Fluency in English, both spoken and written is essential; working knowledge of at least one other UN language, Arabic or Somali is desirable. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Job National Consultant: Helpline Referral Directory, Nairobi

Closing Date: Thursday, 27 May 2010

NATIONAL CONSULTANT: HELPLINE REFERRAL DIRECTORY
Location :	Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline :	27-May-10
Type of Contract :	SSA
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected canditate is expected to start)	04-Jun-2010
Duration of Initial Contract :	10 working days
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Background
UNIFEM is the United Nations Development Fund for Women with the objective of providing financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security. Within the UN system, UNIFEM promotes gender equality and links women's issues and concerns to national, regional and global agendas by fostering collaboration and providing technical expertise on gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment strategies. Violence is a reality for many women in Kenya. In the 2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, 49% of women stated that they had experienced violence in their lifetime and one in four Kenyan women stated that they had experienced violence in the past 12 months (CBS (2003), Kenya Demographic and Health Survey). Despite these figures, only a few women report the abuse to the authorities or get assistance and support. Cultural beliefs, stigma, the threat of more abuse, or the perception that authorities do not take action, stop women from seeking assistance. But additional reasons are the lack of adequate services and women's lack of knowledge - of their rights and of where to find help. In Kenya, access to public services can be scarce in many regions, and information about community initiatives might be limited. In order to address this issue, UNIFEM and the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Development initiated discussions in November 2009 on setting up a national helpline for survivors of gender based violence. Through the helpline persons who experience or know someone who is experiencing gender based violence will be able to get counselling and immediate up-to-date information on where the nearest relevant authority or service provider is located. Referral Directory - A key feature of the helpline will be a national directory of organisations and institutions providing various services which can be of relevance for survivors of gender based violence. The directory will list the contact details and address (with the exception of shelters) of each organisation, listed with their geographical location as reference. By stating their own location, the callers will be given the relevant information with regards to the services closest to them. The directory will be available on an online database, and as a booklet. Duties and Responsibilities The referral directory will include government institutions such as police stations, health facilities, gender officers and social workers; civil society organizations and community initiatives, including service providers of medical assistance, paralegal support, shelters etc. The information should include: Name of the organization (and old name if applicable) Services provided Contact details including physical and postal address, land line and mobile phone numbers, email address(es) and internet address (if applicable) Contact person District as per http://www.communication.go.ke/constituencies.asp Various mappings of government and civil society organizations exist already in Kenya, including a Gender Directory produced by the Department of Gender and Social Services in 2007 and a UNIFEM mapping of national organizations working with GBV in 2009. As such, the assignment will entail: Providing a set of criteria for entries of organizations and institutions into the referral directory. In order to ensure that the referrals given by the helpline have the appropriate capacity and provide relevant services for the callers, a working definition should be provided by the consultant. I.e. this will exclude actors which might work with gender based violence, but at a policy level. These criteria will also serve as search options once the directory is converted to an online database. Identification of existing national mappings and directories which contain relevant information for the Helpline Referral Directory. Systematic review of the existing mappings and directories to select the appropriate entries according to the defined criteria. Cross-checking to ensure that duplications are deleted. Verify that all the information for the relevant entries is correct and updated. This should be done through emails, telephone calls or visits to the organizations. Organizing information in an excel sheet, enabling various filter categories according to the name of the organization, geographical location, services provided and contact persons. The consultant will be expected to research similar initiatives in order to find out best practices on referral directories which can serve as guidance during the assignment. Although the online database will be developed at a later stage, it is also expected that the consultant contacts relevant resource persons/service providers which can provide technical advice on how the information best can be organized in order to facilitate the conversion to a software version searchable through a search engine. Under the close guidance of the UNIFEM GBV programme analyst, and overall support from UNIFEM Kenya and Regional Office, the consultant will produce the referral directory. The consultant will identify key informants, conduct the research and desk review, and develop a directory in a suitable format. The following deliverables will be expected: An inception report detailing the exact methodology, a road map and a time frame for delivery within the first day of the assignment; A draft referral directory, within day 8 of the assignment, giving an opportunity of consultations with and review by UNIFEM counterparts; A final referral directory by day 10 of the assignment to be submitted for review of the UNIFEM team; Comments and feedback to be incorporated into the directory as required. Competencies Thorough insight into the Kenyan national response to gender-based violence, including a comprehensive knowledge of government and civil society organizations and stakeholders operating in response to gender based violence; Prior work experience with various stakeholders including civil society, government institutions, and international organizations; Experience in researching information, consolidating information from various sources, and preparing reports in line with stated guidelines; Demonstrated ability and excellent communication skills to facilitate access to information; and Proven knowledge women's of situation in Kenya. Required Skills and Experience Master Degree in Gender/women's studies, social science, development, or a relevant field; At least 3 years experience working with GBV issues and within the women's movement in the Kenyan context; Previous experience working with GBV referral services, including preparing a referral directory highly desirable; Fluency in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an advantage; Full computer literacy is expected. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Job Area Manager, Nairobi

Closing Date: Sunday, 23 May 2010

Plan

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Closing date: 23 May 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Key responsibilities

- Support the DA in developing and implementing a transitional operational plan with a clear indicators and timelines.
- Ensure managerial accountability for the Development Area performance and efficiency.
- Lead team in the design of programs, sourcing of funding including grants and program implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Lead , support and develop the team with coaching and mentoring in a time of critical change
- Establish , strengthen and maintain relationships and excellent collaboration with partners and other stakeholders;
- Manage budget preparations, utilization of investments,
- Represent Plan Kenya as required.

Qualifications, experience and skills

- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Development studies or a related field. Masters degree in the same field will be an advantage
- At least 5 years experience in development work at a senior level, preferably with experience in rights based programming.
- Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking
- Proven experience in organizational assessment and development9
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation, coaching and mentoring
- Excellent planning and reporting skills, including for finance
- Excellent communications and computer skills.

How to apply

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org to be received by latest 23rd May 2010. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the title “AREA MANAGER – NAIROBI” as the subject.

Reference Code: RW_85C9Y9-38

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Job MONITORING AND EVALUATION FACILITATOR, Kenya

Closing Date: Sunday, 23 May 2010

Plan

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Closing date: 23 May 2010
Location: Kenya

BASED IN THARAKA DEVELOPMENT AREA

Key responsibilities

- Facilitate development of DA’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Train staff and partners in basic M&E processes (gathering data analyse and decision making) to develop programs
- Institutionalisation of corporate monitoring and evaluation tools at DA level.
- Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results
- Maintenance/administration of the corporate projects monitoring system.
- Consolidation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
- Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination of evaluations and other special studies
- Facilitate CBO capacity assessment
- Enhance children participation in planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation

Qualifications, experience and skills

- At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics)
- 3- 5 years hands on experience in community based monitoring & evaluation.
- Experience in participatory approaches such as PLA, PRA
- Demonstrated skills and experience in use of statistical packages(SPSS, EPI info)
- Analytical, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and communities at all levels
- Innovative and independent thinker
- Knowledge and experience in Most Significant Change (MSC) approach will be an added advantage

How to apply

If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan–international.org to be received by latest 23rd May 2010. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the title “MONITORING AND EVALUATION FACILITATOR – THARAKA” as the subject.

Reference Code: RW_85CA82-6

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job Programme Management Officer, Biosciences Eastern and Central Africa (BecA), Nairobi

Closing Date: Sunday, 30 May 2010
ILRI/CGIAR Campus, Nairobi

The Africa-based, globally networked International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries. ILRI positions its work at the dynamic interface of poverty alleviation and sustainable livestock livelihoods. Our staff work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organizations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world. ILRI also manages Biosciences eastern and central Africa (BecA), a new centre of excellence in modern plant, microbe and livestock research in Africa. It consists of a hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and organizations throughout the region. The BecA-ILRI Hub facilitates, hosts and conducts crop, microbe and livestock research, translating new developments in science to address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The scope covers agriculture, food security, their intersections with human health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural resources. Further information is available at http://hub.africabiosciences.org/

The BecA-ILRI Hub seeks to recruit a dynamic and competent Programme Management Officer. The person reports to the Director of the BecA-ILRI Hub and will work closely with various ILRI Departments & Units (Finance & Administration, HR, ICT, Resource Mobilization, Intellectual Property, etc).

Specific responsibilities include:

* Research Management which includes: Reviewing and drafting documents (e.g. concept papers, proposals and reports) to check conformity to agreed templates, and consistency with project objectives, work plans and/or milestones.

* Progress report preparation, including monitoring of milestones and status of deliverables in work plans.

* Supporting development of project proposals and maintaining an up to date resource mobilization list..

* Assisting in organizing/coordinating workshops/conferences.

* Budgets and Accounting, including: Assisting in the preparation of budgets, including budgets for grant applications; working with Finance, to ensure that financial reports prepared conform to donor/investor guidelines/formats and quarterly monitoring of expenditures for Hub operations.

* Review and update regularly Hub access fees and schedules.

* Support BecA communication efforts which include: Coordinating presentations for annual report, annual planning meeting, internal/external reviews and maintain databases of projects, collaborators and donors.

* Office Management which includes: Development of efficient filing systems and databases for print and electronic files/documents; provide oversight on data archive for Projects and capacity building.


Preferred Skills and qualifications:

* A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Economics, Business Administration, Management, Commerce) or a Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, MSc.) with at least 5 or 2 years of relevant work experience respectively.

* Experience in financial management and budgeting.

* Work experience in an international NGO or an international organization, and in a multicultural environment.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team setting.

* Strong leadership, interpersonal and team building skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work autonomously, yet keep others informed.

* Good judgement and willingness to take initiative.

* Excellent attention to details.

Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to six months probation period, satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided within ILRI’s NRS scheme.

Applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest (please quote current and expected remuneration), detailed CV, names and contact details (Telephone, E-mail) of three professional referees to e-mail: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by Sunday, 30th May 2010.

The position title and reference number “PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER-PMO/BecA/05/10” should be clearly indicated on the subject line of the email application. We regret but only online applications will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To find more about ILRI and the BecA-ILRI Hub, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org and http://hub.africabiosciences.org
ILRI is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Project Manager for UN Joint Programme on Local Governance & Decentralized Service Delivery, Nairobi

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 May 2010

PROJECT MANAGER FOR UN JOINT PROGRAMME ON LOCAL GOVERNANCE & DECENTRALIZED SERVICE DELIVERY
Location :	Nairobi, with frequent travel to Somalia (possible relocation to Somalia when situation permits), KENYA
Application Deadline :	25-May-10
Type of Contract :	FTA International
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	One Year
Expected Duration of Assignment :	One Year (with possibility of extension)
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Background
Organizational Context The UN Joint Programme for Local Governance and Decentralised Service Delivery (JPLG) was established in April 2008, and is a joint effort by UNDP, UN-Habitat, UNICEF, ILO and UNCDF. JPLG is a 5 year programme providing support to Somali central and local government institutions. The overall objective of the JPLG for the 5 year period is that local governance contributes to peace and equitable priority service delivery in selected locations in all three zones of Somalia. The specific objectives are that communities have access to basic services through local government, and that district councils are accountable and transparent. The JPLG is aligned to the strategic frameworks of Somalia Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) 2011-2015, and the United Nations Transition Plan (UNTP) 2008 -2010 and the new United Nations Somalia Assistance Strategy (UNSAS) 2011 -2015. UNDP’s local governance programme is further shaped by the UNDP country programme document (2011-2015), also responding to UNSAS and RDP. It is also aligned with the Transitional Federal Charter (2004), the Somaliland Constitution (2001) and the Transitional Constitution of the Puntland State of Somalia (2009) as all specify decentralisation as the core political, functional, fiscal and administrative principle of governance, and promote local governance as a key instrument for reconciliation and peace building and improvement of social services. Decentralisation of service delivery through the establishment of inclusive and participatory local governance systems is a clear priority in the all of the above mentioned documents. The JPLG participating UN agencies provide extensive support to a series of central government institutions and local authorities in the three zones, and are currently providing support to strengthening of local government institutions and service delivery in 10 target district in Somaliland and Puntland, and to service delivery through civil society and the private sector in some selected districts in Benadir/Mogadishu. JPLG works at three inter-related levels, i.e. policy development, capacity development, and implementation of services through local government institutions and public-private partnerships. Key achievements of JPLG have been capacity development in good governance, legal and policy development, commencement of service delivery in target districts, local level public expenditure management processes, establishment of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework as well as work on relevant policy analysis and development. Target districts have developed District Development Frameworks (DDFs) based on extensive community consultations and are actively using these DDFs as a fund mobilization tool and are implementing services identified in the DDFs with support from JPLG. Extensive capacity development in community consultation, development planning, budget forecasting, work plan and budgeting, as well procurement has enabled service delivery through the target districts; enhanced the collaboration between the central and local government as well as the communities, and enhanced horizontal collaboration and peer learning between the districts. Also, extensive focus on selection of women in district councils in Puntland has led to the first time ever that women groups selected women councilors. These efforts are critical to the strengthening of peace and reconciliation in Somalia. UNDP has played a key role in the establishment of the JPLG and is a central actor in the collaboration with central and local government authorities in all three zones. UNDP furthermore plays a key role in decentralization policy development, capacity development in financial auditing, district development planning and budgeting; and implementation of services through district councils through public-private partnerships. Within this context, UNDP will hire a Project Manager who will primarily report to the UNDP Programme Manager on all administrative and managerial aspects of the work, as well as all technical aspects that are of relevance to UNDP’s core areas as illustrated by the engagement in peace and human development; democratic governance and human rights; livelihoods and natural resource management; and empowerment of women and gender equality. In addition the Project Manager will have a second line of reporting to the JPLG Senior Programme Manager on all technical aspects of JPLG and ensuring UNDP’s input are synchronized within the overall JPLG. The UNDP Project Manager will furthermore work closely with the other JPLG project managers to coordinate implementation of all JPLG activities and ensure continuous support and collaboration, and with all UNDP project managers to enhance coordination and collaboration across UNDP project areas. The Project Manager will coordinate closely with all government partners and with the Sub Offices in Somaliland and Puntland. The Project Manager is responsible for the design and implementation of the UNDP-JPLG Annual Work Plan and Budget, and will supervise national staff in Somaliland and Puntland, and the team in Nairobi. The Project Manager will be located in Nairobi but with frequent travels into Somalia (minimum 25% of the time) and with relocation to Somalia when situation permits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions: Provide leadership for UNDP’s work in JPLG. Be responsible for the implementation of project activities and financial management of UNDP’s inputs within JPLG. Provide policy advice on local governance. Co-ordinate inputs and results with other JPLG partners and lead the implementation of UNDP’s activities. Promote networking and knowledge sharing within UNDP and the UN system. Detailed description of key functions: 1. Provide leadership for UNDPs work in JPLG Act as UNDP’s focal point in JPLG vis-à-vis the other UN agencies, the JPLG Project Coordination Unit, government counterparts, donors and external missions. Participate in JPLG and UNDP programme level meetings and technical working groups. Advise generally on the soundness of the JPLG methods ensure and that UNDPs engagement in JPLG is in line with UNDP rules and regulations and responding to relevant UNDP strategies. 2. Be responsible for project implementation and financial management of UNDP’s portfolio of activities within JPLG. Lead project implementation and planning for implementation of UNDP’s activities in JPLG Prepare budget and work plans according to the requirement of JPLG and UNDP’s portfolio, and ensure their implementation. Ensure effective implementation of all activities across the three zones and quick and efficient response to implementation challenges. Monitor and analyse the project environment and progress, using applicable M&E and risk management tools and advise on timely adjustments and corrective measures as necessary. Develop and oversee implementation of partnership agreements and ensure appropriate technical assistance with a focus on institutional development and results. Supervise and manage the local governance team in UNDP, in Nairobi and inside Somalia. Coordinate the work of the teams and conduct regular staff performance reviews in line with UNDPs rules and regulations. Manage financial allocations and approve expenditures according to authority delegated, and ensure timely payments according to UNDP rules, regulations and procedures. Prepare procurement plans and oversee procurement and logistics for support to implementation. Produce regular narrative and financial reports to UNDP and JPLG as required. Comply with security and safety requirements and regulations and ensure the same are respected by all project personnel. Represent UNDP in the JPLG Technical Working Group. 3. Provide policy and advisory services on local governance Provide vision and policy direction to the JPLG on local governance and decentralisation matters. In local governance and service delivery processes, encourage full participation of all stakeholders in order to promote empowerment and ownership and contribute to address UN strategies, in particular gender, human rights, and HIV/AIDS. Conduct analytical work including institutional capacity assessments and policy reviews related to UNDP’s portfolio of activities. 4. Co-ordinate results with other JPLG partners and lead the implementation of UNDP’s activities Engage with other UN agencies in JPLG and other relevant agencies and partners to ensure effective and efficient implementation of UNDP activities, and help ensure that sequencing and implementation of activities is coordinated. Engage with and support central and local government partners and help ensure they operate in line with the agreed to work plans, budgets, and legal agreements, and that all activities are well coordinated. 5. Promote networking and knowledge sharing within UNDP and the UN system. Promote information sharing and prepare briefs in coordination with other JPLG agencies. Contribute to UNDP discussions and practice areas.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethnical standards Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP Displays cultural, gender, religion, race , nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Functional competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning: Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and apply newly acquired skills Development and Operational Effectiveness Demonstrated capacity and substantial experience in dealing with policy and strategic issues related to institution building and governance Substantive knowledge of institution building, training, public-private partrnerships, and economic reform issues Experience with policy advise Demonstrated experience in managing development projects (preferable in conflict environments), in particular dealing with decentralization, local governance, or broader governance/development issues. Substantial previous experience in working with senior government officials, donor representatives and civil society on policy and strategic issues. Demonstrated strong coordination and facilitation skills Strong communication skills (oral and written) Strong analytical skills Result oriented, flexible, and problem-solving skills. Management and Leadership: Focuses on impact and result for the client Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Political Science or related field. Experience: A minimum of 7 years of work experience in project formulation and management in complex environments. Theoretical knowledge and a minimum of 6 years practical experience working with local governance. Experience in managing complex activities on a national scale. At least 6 years relevant experience working in developing countries, preferably in a conflict/post conflict environment. Strong experience in promoting capacity development and governance in multi-cultural environments. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills required. Understanding of UNDP’s rules and regulation an advantage. Experience working in Somalia an advantage. Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Job Team Lead- Economic Strengthening, Kenya

Closing Date: Sunday, 06 June 2010

CHF International

CHF International’s mission is to be catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

Closing date: 06 Jun 2010
Location: Kenya

CHF International’s mission is to be catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

CHF International is seeking an Economic Strengthening Team Leader for an upcoming Health Service Delivery project in Kenya. The Economic Strengthening Team Leader (ESTl) will be responsible for the overall design, training, facilitation, and monitoring of activities promoting economic opportunities for vulnerable populations under the Economic Strengthening component of the health service delivery program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

•Design and oversee activities related to economic development and livelihoods, liaising regularly with the relevant stakeholders including key government bodies to ensure policies are responsive to the needs of vulnerable populations;
•Conduct initial consultations with local partner organizations to evaluate individual capacity building needs in management and/or their technical areas of specialization and design economic strengthening training package(s) tailored to partner needs;
•Standardize performance indicators, monitoring systems, and tools among local implementing partners and cooperatives;
•Conduct different sector studies to assess identify the most economically viable sectors in which vulnerable populations can engage for economic strengthening, focusing on the identification and development of linkages within those sectors;
•Work with local partner organizations to promote individual and/or group assets growth through Internal Saving and Lending Groups(ISLGs) and support potential Micro Finance Institutions to develop products that are effective and beneficial to vulnerable populations;

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Minimum BA degree in business, international development, or related field; Masters Degree of equivalent professional experience preferred.
•7+ years experience with pro-poor market-based approaches to economic development;
•Experience working on economic development, livelihoods or microenterprise projects in Eastern Africa; experience in Kenya a plus.
•Experience working with vulnerable populations; particular experience working with people and communities living with HIV/AIDS and family members impacted by HIV is a plus;
•Experience incorporating a gender focus into economic development activities, i.e. establishing economic activities that reduce the risk of sexual exploitation of women and girls
•English fluency is required, effective use of written and spoken Swahili a plus.

How to apply

For more information or to apply please visit www.chfinternational.org/jobs

Reference Code: RW_858RW8-55

Source: Reliefweb

Job Gender Responsive Budgeting Programme Officer, Nairobi

Closing Date: Monday, 07 June 2010

GENDER RESPONSIVE BUDGETING PROGRAMME OFFICER
Location :	Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline :	07-Jun-10
Type of Contract :	Service Contract
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	1 year
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Background
Kenya has, through its vision 2030, made explicit commitments towards ensuring gender equality. The vision specifically mentions the unequal distribution of resources as a key challenge towards equity and towards achieving development. As part of vision 2030 the government of Kenya aims to reduce the number of people who live in absolute poverty by 2030. The five year medium term plan outlines a number of key policy actions, reforms, programmes and projects that the government intends to implement between 2008 and 2012. The plan identifies gender mainstreaming as key flagship project under the Ministry of Gender. Budgets are important instruments for operationalizing government commitments towards gender equality and women's rights in national, regional and international agreements. The Kenyan government, through its five year medium-term plan (MTP) identified as a priority the introduction of gender mainstreaming into all government policies, plans and programmes to ensure that the needs and interests of women, men, girls and boys are addressed. National Gender Machineries have been mandated to 'coordinate, implement and facilitate gender mainstreaming in national development...' which opens the door to operationalizing this commitment and launching a process for gender responsive planning, programming and budgeting in the country. This process entails the introduction of measures in the public finance management system, and ensuring that the sectoral and local planning, budgeting and monitoring and evaluation processes respond to gender equality requirements and take into consideration women's priorities and the hidden economic and social burdens borne by women. In 2008 UNIFEM, in partnership with CIDA and the National Commission on Gender and Development (NCGD), commissioned a study on GRB in Kenya. As a follow-up to the study UNIFEM NCGD organised a workshop bringing together key actors in GRB in Kenya in February 2010. One of the key outcomes of the workshop was to agree on a taskforce to act as a steering group for the coordination of GRB work in Kenya and provide inputs to a country programme document development by UNIFEM. To support the process of coordinating the GRB task force and the National Commission on Gender and Development, UNIFEM is recruiting a GRB Programme Officer. The GRB Programme Officer will be working with UNIFEM's Gender and Governance Advisor and GGP programme team under the direct supervision of the UNIFEM Country Programme Manager for Kenya. Duties and Responsibilities The programme officer will be responsible for the following: 1. Advisory Provide technical advice to the National Machineries and the Gender Budgeting Taskforce on gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting within the Planning and Budgeting Framework of Kenya. Based on a sound analysis of the budget process in Kenya, advise on the entry points for ensuring that gender mainstreaming is embedded in planning and budget processes. Build capacities of the various members and institutionalise the gender budget task force. Support the National Machineries and the Gender Budgeting Taskforce in undertaking sector based gender analysis. Support the National Machineries and other oversight bodies in translating gender analysis findings into budget analysis and the budget process. Support the gender budget task force in developing evidence based advocacy and lobby strategy for policy influence. Facilitate the implementation of the activities of the current GRB work-plan with the various partners and stakeholders (civil society groups, GOK, gender machineries, and other institutions). Monitor the progress of the work and in collaboration with UNIFEM staff in Kenya develop annual work-plans on GRB in accordance with UNIFEM's strategic plan and the Gender and Governance strategy. Participate in the periodic GGP planning processes and ensure that GRB work is aligned to the overall GGP work-plan. Until such a time as proper modalities are established, provide a secretariat for the GRB taskforce. Use analysis conducted within the sectors to develop a plan to transform plans and budgets to integrate gender responsiveness. Conduct a capacity assessment of civil society groups (including those under the current GGP programme), gender machineries and Government of Kenya staff currently implementing or interested in implementing gender budget work with a specific emphasis on three areas: (i) GJLOS sectors (ii) Education sector (iii) Local and devolved funds Based on the outcome of the assessment, develop a plan for potential partnerships for long-term GRB work and to strengthen the capacity of the identified groups. Represent UNIFEM in Gender Responsive Budget meetings organised by the GRB taskforce and other actors. Coordinate the various analyses conducted for the gender budgeting advocacy. Ensure that knowledge is shared and used with the gender budget taskforce and other key stakeholders in Kenya. Any other duties as requested by the Country Programme Manager. Competencies Strong analytical skills Excellent time management skills, demonstrated capacity of multi-tasking and working effectively under pressure for extended periods and meet strict deadlines Demonstrated experience of working in challenging knowledge-based and results based management environment Ability to engage substantively with networks of professionals in Public Finance Management and others in this field Proficiency in applying knowledge tools and products to work Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili Ability to work independently and be able to effectively interact with various constituencies A strong team player, willing to lend a hand to other team members and partners when required Resourcefulness, initiative and a high sense of responsibility Required Skills and Experience Education The candidate must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Gender and Development or Public Policy or Development Studies or Economics with Gender as a component from a recognised University. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Gender and Governance or Gender Responsive Budgeting issues at the national level Good understanding of gender budgeting work in Kenya Good understanding of the Government of Kenya's Planning and budgeting frameworks Good understanding of programme finances and demonstrated experience of formulating, tracking and reporting against budgets Good skills in using office software applications, intranet and internet based applications. Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili Applications should be submitted on line and must include the UNIFEM Personal History Form (P11) posted at http://www.unifem.org/attachments/about/employment/UNIFEM_personal_history_form_P11.doc UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.