Senior Technical Advisor GJLOS Reform Programme Job: Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs (MoJNCCA)

The Ministry of Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs (MoJNCCA) - with support from GTZ - seeks to recruit a Senior Technical Advisor to support the re-design of the Governance, Justice, Law and Order Sector (GJLOS) Reform Programme and to coordinate related assignments to be finalised by latest 31 July 2011.

The non-renewable contract (duty station: Nairobi/ Kenya) is a full time engagement and is for a maximum duration of up to 12 months.

The GJLOS Reform Programme is a Government of Kenya led initiative - coordinated through MoJNCCA - that has been implemented since the year 2004, through a sector-wide, cross-institutional approach.

It has engaged the participation of over 30 Ministerial Departmental Agencies and Non-State Actors while drawing support from International Development Partners. GJLOS reforms have so far been pursued through a Medium Term Strategy framework which expired in September 2009.

To keep GJLOS institutions together and to maintain reform momentum, a short-term Bridging and Coordination Mechanism (BCM) is under implementation. This BCM prioritizes Agenda-4 reforms as well as activities related to designing of the next GJLOS phase.

During the implementation period of the Medium Term Strategy, various reviews and evaluations were carried out from which the Programme's achievements, failures, shortcomings and challenges are thoroughly documented.

These findings and lessons learnt will be critical in the process of designing the next phase whose implementation is expected to start at the beginning of Financial Year 2011/12.

Scope of Work

• Main focus is to technically support the design of a 5-year sector wide programme including a result-based monitoring framework for the period 2011-2016
• Offer high level / strategic support on the re-design process regarding required assignments like finalization of sector policy framework paper, baseline surveys, and capacity assessments for which additional experts will be hired

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• An advanced degree in Project Management, Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, Law, or any other related field
• Demonstrable qualities in technical advisory work, analytical skills and report writing, with at least 10 years high-level experience relevant to Public Sector Reform and Project Management
• High-level experience in designing national, sectoral and / or institutional strategies as well as in the establishment of result-based monitoring frameworks (preferably in the governance sector)
• Experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and dialogues, especially high level engagement with government institutions, development partners and non-state actors
• Local and / or international experience in similar assignments

Applications (together with curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates and testimonials including daytime telephone contacts) should be sent to application_gtzkenya@gtz.de (Job Reference: GoGo-GJLOS-STA).

Deadline: 9th July 2010 - close of business.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) Project Jobs in Kenya

East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) Project is a dairy industry development program funded by Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation and is being implemented by Heifer International in partnership with International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Techno Serve, ICRAF and ABS-TCM.

The program long term goal is to assist thousands of small-holder farmers in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda to lift themselves out of poverty and hunger by increasing the productivity and profitability of their farms. EADD is seeking to fill the vacancies of:

1. Regional Compliance Manager

The Regional Compliance Manager will report to the Regional Director and be accountable to the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) management team. The CM will work together with senior management team to plan, implement and monitor programs and support functions in order to ensure an efficient internal control system within EADD Regional, Country offices in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda and EADD partner operations.

The position holder will also support the Regional office in ensuring that financial information reported to the donor, head office, local government and other stakeholders is accurate and that systems are in compliance, work in liaison with the Finance team to build capacity of staff and ensure all units are managing risk appropriately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) qualification, with 5 years of relevant experience.
• MBA would be an added advantage.
• High level proficiency in latest Microsoft windows including Ms Word, Excel, Power Point and Accounting packages.
• Prior experience in audit with International organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Auditing Standards (GAAS). Extensive knowledge about donor rules and regulations, ability to work in a multidisciplinary culture.
• Analytical, ability to multitask and give attention to details.

2. Regional Gender and Youth Coordinator

The position holder will report directly to the Regional Director. The Regional Gender and Youth Coordinator will work together with Country teams to plan, budget, implement and monitor “out-of-the-box” Youth and Women targeted enterprise programs. The office holder will strive to ensure that project activities, outputs, impacts, outcomes and incomes are equitably distributed to benefit women and youth.

Qualifications

• A post graduate degree in Gender and Development, Anthropology, Rural Development, Sociology, Agricultural Sciences, Agri-business or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in gender, agriculture and rural development, including demonstrated expertise in economic empowerment of disadvantaged communities; gender research and analysis; development, promotion and rollout of gender-linked products/services.
• Previous experience working with microfinance, agri-business development, and community enterprise development will be an added advantage.
• The candidate must be a team player and have proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse group of people.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

• Ability to travel within the region and possibly internationally, working with constant, unscheduled interruptions.
• Managing and executing multiple tasks.
• Ability to communicate via telephone, e-mail, instant messenger.
• Both positions will be based at the Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Please send or email your CV and cover letter including names of three referees to eadd@eadairy.org

Closing date is on 5th July 2010.

Only Short listed Candidates will be contacted.

For detailed information please visit our website www.eadairy.org

The Regional Director
East Africa Dairy Development Project (EADD)
P.O Box 74388-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
EADD is an equal opportunity employer.

Support Specialist/Developer - UrbanIT Consulting Limited Jobs in Nairobi

UrbanIT Consulting Limited is a very diverse and ever expanding company with the primary business of premium SMS including Corporate SMS, SMS Entertainment, SMS marketing services, call centre services, direct mail, SMS web services, Digital Content Broadcasting, USSD.

We’re just getting warmed up. Where other companies lack the resources or will evolve and adapt to these remarkable times, we live for these opportunities. Before you read on you have to ask yourself: “Am I up for this challenge?”

Job Description

• Web developer in asp.net and other web technologies with MS SQL and MYSQL databases.
• Application developer in VB.net.
• Java and WAP an added advantage.
• User Support and training
• Configuration, installation, and maintenance services for Servers, computers, software and peripherals.
• Utilize change management processes to implement system enhancements, software upgrades and the installation of new products.
• Maintain hardware and software equipment inventories with associated documentation.
• Provide Worldwide Helpdesk services, training and support.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years experience in software development & support
• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology or other computing‐related degrees.
• Good communication (verbal & written) skill a must.
• A good team player with great initiative and attitude of work.
• Excited about new technologies and be passionate in work.
• Dynamic, embracing changes & result‐oriented.

Interested candidates are invited to write in with full resume, stating age, present and expected salaries and availability to report.

UrbanIT Consulting Limited
info@urbanit.co.ke

Human Resources Director - World Vision Tanzania Jobs

World Vision Tanzania is a Christian Development, Relief and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children.

All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

World Vision Tanzania is seeking to recruit a suitable qualified Citizen of Tanzania to fill the following position:

Position: Human Resources Director
Reports to: National Director
Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Purpose of Position

• To provide strategic direction in designing, developing and implementing strategies and systems in support of attracting, developing, and retaining a committed and productive human resource to effectively deliver the World Vision Strategy

Key responsibilities:

• To take full accountability for the professional management and maintenance of the Human Resources and Organizational Development function.
• To provide leadership for the review! re-design of systems, policies and procedures with special emphasis on nurturing and managing key relationships across the organization.
• To facilitate a process of effective organizational development through the Performance management, Effective Team building, Leadership Development, and Organizational Communication appropriate to the culture and context of World Vision Tanzania.
• To establish strategic networks with key International NGOs and other supporting agencies at the national and international level to keep updated with changes in external environment.

Knowledge skills & abilities required

• Masters Degree in Social Sciences or any related field and a Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Organizational Development.
• Extensive experience in Human Resource Management at Senior Executive Management level for a minimum of 5 years.
• 5-10 years experience at senior level in leadership
• Knowledge of normal organizational policies, labour law and legal requirements
• Good skills in conflict resolution/problem solving, teamwork, crisis management, training facilitation and coaching.

How to apply:

Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their applications (addressed to the Human Resource Manager) together with an updated CV and copies of relevant credentials, current address, telephone number and names of at least three referees, one of them being a church leader with their telephone contact to: wvt_recruit@wvi.org

(Please indicate the position you are applying for as a subject)

Closing date for receiving applications is: 28th June 2010.

NB: Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Vice President Program Operations (VPPO) - African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Jobs

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on the African continent. Since its’ inception in 1961, AWF has recognized that Africa’s wildlife resources and ecosystems are critical to the prosperity of Africa and its people.

AWF’s mission is, together with the people of Africa, to ensure that the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever. To that end, a key part of the AWF conservation strategy and success is: training, equipping and employing Africans to help protect Africa’s heritage.

To further strengthen its growing operations, AWF currently seeks to hire a Vice President Program Operations to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, who will bring substantive hands-on experience in operations management, team leadership, project management and change management at an executive level.

Reporting to the President, the VPPO will be the lead in formulating, implementing, monitoring and assuring delivery of the annual results for AWF’s program operations throughout the continent. The post should assure AWF’s record of performance for on-time and on-budget delivery of grant funded projects.

The VPPO is a new post intended to free AWF’s President from day-to-day operational issues and to enable a focus on the strategic growth of the organization. While prior experience in conservation or development work may be helpful, it is not a requirement for this post.

The successful candidate will ideally be a seasoned corporate manager who will most likely:

• Have experience leading and motivating high performing multi-disciplinary teams in a developing country context;
• Have demonstrated expertise in the tools and strategies for implementing complex programs on time and budget including the ability to lead organizational change efforts;
• Able to operate at an executive level
• Have fluency in English as well as French or Portuguese.
• Have minimum of 7 years managerial experience at a senior level;
• Possess a postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSC) in relevant fields including engineering, business and project management

A professional operating environment with latitude to innovate and deliver value as well as a competitive reward package are available to the right person who shares an interest in AWF’s mission and core values.

AWF has retained Human Performance Dynamics Africa (HPDA) to assist with this appointment.

Please send your application, complete with your curriculum vitae to:

Please email all applications to : swakhungu@hpdafrica.com

Head of Recruitment,
Human Performance Dynamics Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone : +254 20 8561346
Closing Date: July 7, 2010

For further information on the position and AWF, please visit www.awf.org

Trainer - Mustard Seed Project Jobs in Kenya

Mustard Seed Project is a UK Registered Charity and also registered as a Charitable Trust in Kenya working with people in Mgongeni an urban slum on the outskirts of Mombasa, Kenya.

The main objective of Mustard Seed Project is to work with the community to empower the people to take action to improve their environment and basic facilities through training, education, improved healthcare and better services that will take control and provide a better future for their families.

We wish to recruit highly competent, proactive and self driven persons to fill the following position: IT Trainer Position

Key responsibilities:

• Training basic IT skills to the community
• Serve as technical point of contact/support for the whole organization.
• Identify appropriate training methodologies and assist in delivery of such training to other employees.
• Advice/ assist in the development of marketing and promotional materials
• Manage day to day running and operations of the training facility
• Develop educational content and manuals

Requirements:

• Diploma in IT, or Diploma in Computer Science, or Diploma in Education
• 1 year experience training IT related skills
• Knowledge and skills on software and hardware installation and maintenance
• Excellent in technical project management;
• Good networking, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Knowledge of linux systems (ubuntu) is an added advantage but not a must

Terms of Employment:

The IT trainer will undergo a three (3) months probationary period for the first three months upon initiation of employment.

Application letters, and detailed CVs indicating current salary (if currently employed) together with names of three referees, including daytime telephone contacts, should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, June 25th, 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The position applied for should be the subject of the e-mail application.

Address: Human Resources & Administration Manager,
E-mail: rita@mustardseedproject.co.uk

University of Nairobi - School of Economics – PH.D Scholarships in Economics

Applications are invited for the above scholarships from holders of a good master’s degree in economics.

Applicants with research experience in economics, and/or with an academic /research appointment at a university or research institute will have an added advantage.

The application package should include academic transcript for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and copies of degree certificates.

Only highly qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

The closing date is June 30, 2010.

Please forward applications to the

Director,
School of Economics,
University of Nairobi.
Telephone: Nairobi 318262,226451 ext.28122
Fax: +254 020 243046 or +254 2 33 68 85
Email:economics@uonbi.ac.ke

AG.Academic Registrar

House Maid / House Mother vacancy in KWALE

House Mother: Tsimba Children’s Home; Kwale; Mombasa Job Vacancy
Tsimba Children’s Home is a non-governmental project of “Don’t just
say it, do it” registered as a charitable children institution whose
aim is to help the orphans and the destitute children in the society.

We are looking to recruit the house mothers to be in charge of our
children in the Home at Tsimba in Kwale District.

The best candidate should posses the following qualities among others:

* Must be aged between 30 and 40 years.
* Must be able to speak good English.
* Experience in working with children is a must.
* Must have a big heart for the children.
* Must be willing to stay in the Home and work for twenty four hours.

Application should be sent to:

The Director
Tsimba Children’s Home
P.O Box 142 Kwale.

Or by e-mail tsimba2008@yahoo.co.uk

The applications should reach us as soon as possible.

Financial Services Coordinator

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Title: Financial Services Coordinator
Reference: FSC-01
Location: Yei
Start Date: September 1, 2010
Duration: 1+ Year

About ACDI/VOCA:
For 45 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

Position Description:
We are currently seeking a Financial Services Coordinator for a development project in Southern Sudan. Based in Yei, s/he will be responsible for financial services and business development activities, to include capacity building of microfinance institutions, conducting training, implementing grants, developing business plans, marketing, and/or supporting the development of small enterprises.

Qualifications:
• University degree in business, finance, or similar field
• 3-5 years microfinance experience with an NGO or similar organization
• Fluency in English

• Fluency in local language and knowledge of local culture

• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel & QuickBooks
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations is preferred
• Women are encouraged to apply. EOE.

To Apply:
Apply via e-mail at ACDIVOCA.SudanRecruit@gmail.com

Field Officer FEFS- Southern Sudan - Femininity Empowerment Foundation for Sudan (FEFS) Jobs

Position:  Field Officer FEFS- Southern Sudan

Location:  Juba Southern Sudan

Reporting to: The Project Assistant- FEFS
 

FEFS Background:

Femininity Empowerment Foundation for Sudan (FEFS) is an independent, non-profit, non-government indigenous Southern Sudan organization. Its main mission is to empower young Sudanese women through the issue of girl child education to increase their enrollment and retention in our education system and in the long run, promote gender equity and equality. 

Overriding goal:

• Strengthen FEFS ability to coordinate and implement promotion and advocacy for girl’s education, and gender equity and equality in line with the millennium development goals (MDG2 and MDG3), and with other FEFS strategic objectives.

 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• The FEFS Field Officer will make regular and extensive field visits to the project areas to manage, monitor and plan all aspects of the assigned project’s training component.
• Provide regular project implementation reports to the project assistant.
• Contribute to the timely production and dissemination of project products, training narratives and financial reports according to donor schedules.
• Develop a good understanding of how schools operate in South Sudan, explore means of promoting student’s participation and involvement in feasible projects and strengthen the capacity of communities to manage their schools.
• Stay well informed about the project with the view of identifying and documenting the appropriate links and lessons learnt.

 

• Forge and maintain partnership with target Ministries, NGOs, civil societies, the private sector and educational institutions with a similar vision of empowering women.
• Lobby and advocate on policy matters at national and community level in order to sensitize the community and policy makers on girl’s education and gender equity.
• Coordinating and managing the proposal development process.
• Perform any other relevant duty requested by the Project Assistant.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• Preferably a Female candidate, fluent in both Arabic and English.
• Diploma in Community health and education.
• At least 1year work experience as a field worker or project officer in an education or gender related environment.
• Must have strong report writing skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft word, Excel, Power point) required.
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.
• Self-motivated and Ability to learn and grasp concepts quickly.
• Ability to participate in team planning, decision-making and above all a team player.

 
 

How to apply;

Please email your CV and detailed cover letter explaining why you consider yourself suitable for the position to:

E-mail: fefsudan@gmail.com

Or deliver your CV and cover letter at our offices: Hai Jalaba Aea, next to St. Luke Hospital 

Application deadline by: 1^st July 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Project Assistant FEFS- Southern Sudan - Femininity Empowerment Foundation for Sudan (FEFS) Jobs in Southern Sudan

Position:  Project Assistant FEFS- Southern Sudan

Location:  Juba Southern Sudan

Reporting to: The Project Manager-FEFS

FEFS Background:

Femininity Empowerment Foundation for Sudan (FEFS) is an independent, non-profit, non-government indigenous Southern Sudan organization. Its main mission is to empower young Sudanese women through the issue of girl child education to increase their enrollment and retention in our education system and in the long run, promote gender equity and equality. 

Overriding goal:

• Strengthen FEFS ability to coordinate and implement promotion and advocacy for girl’s education, and gender equity and equality in line with the millennium development goals (MDG2 and MDG3), and with other FEFS strategic objectives.

 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• The FEFS Project Assistant will assist the Program Directors and Project Staff with the development and implementation of the FEFS strategic work program.
• In charge of data collection activities: organizing and analyzing project data, research information related to project; preparing and distributing special reports requested by funders.
• Forge and maintain partnership with target Ministries, NGOs, civil societies, the private sector and educational institutions with a similar vision of empowering women.
• The project assistant will serve as a liaison between project directors, staff, workgroup members and target audience by maintaining communication on issues related to project activities.
• Undertake demonstrative interventions to demonstrate what works for girl’s education, disseminating and documenting, through direct beneficiary monitoring and reporting (DBMR), which will be put in place to ensure proper implementation of the project goal.
• Lobby and advocate on policy matters at national and community level in order to sensitize the community and policy makers on girl’s education and gender equity.
• Ensuring timely submission of monthly budget and expense report, working to identify and resolve problems with project accounts.
• Assisting project staff with planning, producing and disseminating project products, including public outreach materials (brochures, newsletters, magazines), website content, project reports and presentations.
• Coordinating and managing the proposal development process.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• Preferably a Female candidate, fluent in both Arabic and English.
• Degree in Community Health and Education.
• At least 1 year working experience in education or a gender related environment.
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft word, Excel, Power point) required.
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as needed.
• Self-motivated and Ability to learn and grasp concepts quickly.
• Ability to participate in team planning, decision-making and above all a team player.

   

How to apply;

Please email your CV and detailed cover letter explaining why you consider yourself suitable for the position to:

E-mail: fefsudan@gmail.com

Or deliver your CV and cover letter at our offices: Hai Jalaba Area, next to St.Luke Hospital

Application deadline by: 1^st July 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Reproductive Health Officer - Handicap International Jobs

Position:     Reproductive Health Officer     

Responsible to:  Center in Charge

Location:    Kitale         

Closing Date:    5^th July 2010 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Handicap International  is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all. Handicap International is currently implementing an integrated HIV and AIDS project in West Pokot and Trans-Nzoia Districts. 

THE POSITION 

The Reproductive Health Officer is under supervision of the Center in Charge. He/she is expected to adhere to the code of ethics published by National VCT guidelines in the performance of his/her duties.

Regarding his/her competence and profession as a nurse, the Officer is charged with the duty of designing, planning and implementing reproductive health services at a youth centre level in accordance to Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. 

He/ she is responsible for 

        1. Ensuring proper implementation of reproductive Health services at Chanuka by

• Co-ordinating the reproductive health service delivery to youths and general population within the centre.
• Providing HIV counseling and testing services in the center and mobile VCT.
• Mobilizing and promoting Reproductive Health Information services provided at center, in schools and through other community based groups.
• Facilitating youth recreational activities at the center and infuse reproductive health activities within other departments/activities of the centre.
• Reinforcing the referral system of the clients between the center  and other service providers
• Providing capacity building to the community volunteers and to CBOs involved in the project implementation to enhance progressive phasing out of Handicap International in realisation of project activities.
• Participating as a key member to the implementation of the overall project, as well as the definition of future strategy for the programme.

   2.  Ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on activities

       3. Creating a good working relationship between HI and the main external linkages  

Qualifications and skills required :- 

• Should be a Kenya Registered Community Health nurse
• Should have a certificate in VCT counseling
• Formal training in Reproductive Health
• At least one year working experience in a youth health project
• Good communication skills
• Good report writing skills.

      -      Fluent in English and Kiswahili

      -      Should be youth oriented

      A PLUS: experience working with an International NGO 

Interested applicants may send their up to date CV (including 3 referees and their current email addresses) and cover letter so as to reach on or before 5^th July 2010 5.00 PM. The email subject line should be marked “Application for Reproductive Health Officer  – Kitale position ” 

Only electronic applications will be considered to be sent to : hrofficer@handicap-international.or.ke 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted 

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer  - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply

MS/PhD scholarships at SEARCA

The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) was established by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in 1966 primarily "to provide to the participating countries high quality graduate study in agriculture; promote, undertake, and coordinate research programs related to the needs and problems of the Southeast Asian region; and disseminate the findings of agricultural research and experimentation."  The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites applications for its graduate scholarship (MS and PhD) in agriculture and related fields (including biological sciences, social sciences, economics and statistics, forestry and fisheries, environmental sciences, agro-industrial technology and engineering, biochemistry, and development management).

PhD Research Scholarship
Launched in November 2005, the SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship provides financial support to a limited number of qualified PhD students whose researches are relevant to the priority thrusts of SEARCA.

This scholarship program aims to:

1. 
   
   Provide PhD students the opportunity to use the resources and facilities available at SEARCA and its network of universities for their research;
2. 
   
   Produce quality research papers for publication; and
3. 
   
   Enable them to work with SEARCA's R&D personnel on mutually identified areas of concerns/interests in agriculture and rural development.

Eligibility for the Grant
Any graduate student who is a citizen of any SEAMEO member country and pursuing a PhD in agriculture or related sciences from any university in the world is eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The applicant must have already completed his/her course work with an approved dissertation proposal and is ready to conduct the dissertation research.The applicant’s research must focus on any of SEARCA’s priority thrusts under the broad themes of natural resource management and promotion of agricultural competitiveness.

Application Requirements

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  Filled out Application Form (see below);
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  Letter of application for the research scholarship;
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  Recommendation letter from the Dean of Graduate School of the university where the student is pursuing his/her degree program;
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  Dissertation research outline/proposal approved by the Advisory Committee and Dean of Graduate School;
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  Budgetary requirement for the entire research duly attested and recommended by the major adviser and Dean of Graduate School;
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  Certified transcript of academic records for all courses taken at the PhD level;
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  Curriculum vitae;
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  Letter from the student certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. If partial funding has been obtained from other sources, a certification from the funding agency indicating the amount of grant and the items in the research that are covered by the grant; and
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  Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research, the expected date of defense and expected date of seminar paper presentation.

Application deadlines are 1 April and 1 September.

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Editha C. Cedicol, Manager of Graduate Scholarship Department, SEARCA, Los Baños 4031 Laguna, Philippines

PhD Research Scholarship

• 
  
  SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form
• 
  
  PhD Research Scholarship Invitation for Applications

MS/PhD Scholarships

Its people are Southeast Asia’s most potent force for progress. Hence, agricultural human resource development has been SEARCA’s primary goal since its establishment. SEARCA is one of the "centers of excellence" established by SEAMEO. As such, SEARCA assists SEAMEO member countries in producing highly trained human resources in agriculture and related sciences to accelerate agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia.

Two of SEARCA's activities that carry out this mandate are the Graduate Study Program and the University Consortium. Both activities are handled by the Graduate Scholarship Department (GSD).

This degree scholarship was initiated in academic year 1968-69 and aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia's agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues.

The program provides support for advanced studies leading to the MS and PhD degrees in agriculture, forestry, and related fields. Thus, SEARCA aims to prepare grantees for positions of leadership in developing economies of SEAMEO member countries.

Applicants may also view information on benefits and privileges of scholars, places of study, application procedures, where to apply, recruitment procedures, and conditions of the grant.

Benefits and Privileges
The SEARCA scholarship offers the following benefits and privileges:
Financial Support covers stipend, tuition, international and domestic travel allowances, thesis/dissertation support, book allowance, and health insurance. The domestic travel allowance is sometimes allowed to support registration fees in training courses/seminars/workshops.

Discounted Accommodation. Scholars are encouraged to stay at the SEARCA Residence Hotel (SRH) to meet other graduate students of different nationalities. Scholars who bring their families with them can stay in SEARCA apartments, also at subsidized rental fee.

Assistance with Student Visa Processing. The Center takes care of processing the extension of its scholars' student visas for the duration of their scholarship.

Computer Purchase Loan. This is given to scholars without interest and payable to the Center in a specified number of months through automatic stipend deduction.

In-house and Other Training Courses or Seminars. Scholars may avail of these training courses upon request, especially in fields related to their studies. Official functions like the weekly SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series are also open to them. They are, therefore, exposed to exchange of ideas outside their classrooms.

Use of SEARCA Facilities. Facilities open to SEARCA scholars are the Center’s Library and Email Room. Scholars studying at UPLB are given free SEARCA e-mail accounts and e-mail access.

Participation in Sociocultural Activities. SEARCA scholars are introduced to the SEARCA family through orientation/welcome party. Being part of the SEARCA family, they are invited to the Center's summer outing, sportsfest, anniversary celebration, and Christmas parties.

Counseling. Scholars who are experiencing academic difficulties and those with personal problems may seek guidance from the Graduate Scholarship Department.

Places of Study
Any of the following universities, as well as those that have institutional arrangements with SEARCA, may serve as study posts of SEARCA MS and PhD scholars:

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  University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
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  Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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  Kasetsart University (KU)Bangkok, Thailand
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  Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)Bogor, Indonesia
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  University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)Quezon City, Philippines
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  University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV)Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines
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  Thammasat UniversityThailand
• 
  
  National University of SingaporeSingapore
• 
  
  University of IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
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  Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Five of these universities are members of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources. SEARCA serves as the Secretariat of the University Consortium.

SEARCA reserves the right to make the final decision on the choice of ten scholars' study post. Therefore, applicants are required to submit to SEARCA applications for admission to the Graduate Schools of three universities in the list.

Where to Apply

Brunei Darussalam THE PERMANENT SECRETARYMinistry of EducationBandar Seri Begawan BB 3510Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 381 060Fax: (673-2) 380 101

THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTUREDepartment of AgricultureMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesOld Airport Berakas BB 3510Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 380 144Fax: (673-2) 382 226

THE DIRECTOR OF FORESTRYDepartment of ForestryMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesJalan Menteri BesarBandar Seri Begawan BB 3910Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 222687 / 222450Fax: (673-2) 241012

THE DIRECTOR OF FISHERIESDepartment of FisheriesMinistry of Industry and Primary ResourcesJalan Menteri BesarBandar Seri Begawan BB 3910Brunei DarussalamTel: (673-2) 242067 to 8/ 243412Fax: (673-2) 242069

Cambodia
THE DIRECTORCultural Relations and Scholarship DepartmentMinistry of Education, Youth, and Sports80 Norodom BoulevardPhnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-23) 820 268, 326 156Fax: (855-23) 219 576

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry and Fisheries200 Norodom Blvd.Phnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-12) 211 351, 211 352Fax: (855-23) 217 320

THE MINISTERMinistry of Rural DevelopmentPRIP Office, 3rd FloorCorner Road 169 and Russian Blvd.Phnom Penh, CambodiaTel: (855-23) 884 160, (855-12) 938 072Fax: (855-23) 884 160

Indonesia
THE HEADBureau for International CooperationMinistry of Education and CultureGedung C. Lantai 7Jln Jenderal SudirmanSenayan, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax: (62-21) 573 6870

THE MINISTERMinistry of AgricultureRoom No. 3, 5th Floor, Building C, Jl. HarsonoRagunan, Pasar MingguJakarta, IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 581 665, 582 954, 584 477Fax (62-21) 573 8181, 572 0162

THE MINISTERMinistry of Forestry and Estate CropsManggala WanabhaktiJl. Jen Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 10270 IndonesiaTel: (62-21) 573 0213, 573 0475Fax: (62-21) 573 8732

Lao PDR

THE DIRECTORDepartment of Planning and International CooperationMinistry of Education and Sports P.O. Box 67, Lane Xang Ave.Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: (856-21) 217 927, 212 108, 216 005Fax: (856-21) 216 006, 212 108, 215 628

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and ForestryP.O. Box 811, Lane Xang Ave.Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: (856-21) 412 340Fax: (856-21) 412 341

Malaysia
THE SECRETARY GENERALInternational Affairs DivisionMinistry of Higher EducationBlock E3, Parcel EThe Federal Government Administrative Center62605 Putrajaya, MalaysiaTel: (60-3) 8883 5000Fax: (60-3) 8889 1327

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture1st Floor, Wisma Tani, Jalan 03Sultan Salahuddin 50632Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: (60-3) 2671 5000Fax: (60-3) 2691 3758

THE MINISTERMinistry of Rural Development10th Floor, Menara Aetna UniversalJalan Raja ChulanKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaFax: (856-21) 412 341

Myanmar
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL (Training)Department of Education, Planning, and TrainingMinistry of EducationThein Byu Road, Botahtaung TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel (95-1) 286 704, 289 538Fax: (95-1) 285 480

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and IrrigationThirimaingalal Lane, Yankin TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel: (95-1) 663 270Fax: (95-1) 663 984

THE MINISTERMinistry of ForestryThirimingala Lane, Kabe AyePagoda Road, Mayangon TownshipYangon, MyanmarTel: (95-1) 289 184Fax: (95-1) 665 661

Philippines
THE CHAIRCommission on Higher Education3rd Floor, Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) BuildingSan Miguel Ave., Pasig City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 910 0823, 633 2713Fax: (63-2) 635 5829

THE SECRETARYDepartment of AgricultureElliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 928 8741 to 65Fax: (63-2) 929 8183

THE SECRETARYDepartment of Environment and Natural ResourcesDENR Building, Visayas Ave.Diliman, Quezon City, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 929 6633 to 35 / 929 6626 to 29Fax: (63-2) 420 4352

Singapore THE HEADInternational Relations Planning DivisionMinistry of Education1 North Buona Vista DriveSingapore 138675Tel: (65-6) 879 6036Fax (65-6) 775 2457

Thailand
THE DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of EducationRajdamnern AvenueBangkok 10300, ThailandTel: (66-2) 628 5647Fax: (66-2) 281 0953

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and CooperativesThanon Ratchadamnoen NokBangkok 10200, ThailandTel: (66-2) 281 5884Fax: (66-2) 280 1691

Timor-Leste
THE DIRECTORDirectorate of Tertiary EducationMinistry of Education, Culture, Youth and SportsVilla Verde, DiliTel: (67-0) 724 4098, 723 4881Fax: (67-0) 333 9025

THE PERMANENT SECRETARYInternational Relations DivisionMinistry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesFomento Building, Dili, P.O. Box 670Fax: (67-0) 390 325121

Vietnam
THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERALInternational Cooperation DepartmentMinistry of Education and Training49 Dai Co Viet StreetHanoi, VietnamTel: (84-4) 868 3620Fax: (84-4) 869 3243, 869 4085

THE MINISTERMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development2 Ngoc Ha, Ba DinhHanoi, VietnamTel: (84-4) 823 5804Fax: (84-4) 823 0381

Application Procedure
Any interested national of a SEAMEO member country may apply for scholarship. Applications may be submitted to any one of the following Ministries of his/her own country:

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  Ministy of Education
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  Ministry of Agriculture
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  Ministry of Forestry
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  Ministry of Fisheries
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  Ministry of Rural Development

Application forms and information brochures on the universities that may serve as study posts of SEARCA scholars are available at these Ministries.

Each applicant is required to submit the following documents:

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  SEARCA Scholarship Application Form (2 copies);
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  Application forms for admission to the Graduate School of the universities where the applicant may pursue graduate studies under SEARCA scholarship;
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  Official transcript of academic records of each degree completed (BS transcript for MS applicants and BS and MS transcripts for PhD applicants);
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  Certification of employment;
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  A two-page write-up on agricultural competitiveness or natural resource management;
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  A brief description of the research that the applicant plans to conduct for thesis/dissertation. The research topic must be in line with the priority thrusts of SEARCA. (SEARCA Five-Year Plan may be viewed at http://www.searca.org/web/e_library/reports/SEARCA%208th%20Five-Year%20Plan.pdf);
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  Two copies of passport-size pictures of the applicant;
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  Certification from a medical doctor that the applicant is in good physical and mental health condition and is fit to undertake graduate studies;
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  Official endorsement from the employer;
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  Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 550 for paper-based and 213 for computer-based) or IELTS results (6.0). The TOEFL results must be issued by Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Check the schedule and venue of TOEFL tests in your country at http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/tclists/BOTH_a.html or download copy of the schedule here .

Application Forms

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  SEARCA - download
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  UP Los Baños Graduate School (UPLB GS)
  - UPLB GS Form No. 1 (Application) download
  - UPLB GS Form No. 2 (Recommendation) download
  - UPLB GS Form No. 3 (English Proficiency) download
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  UP Diliman (UPD)
  - College of Science download
  - School of Economics download
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  UP Visayas (UPV)
  - Graduate Program in Fisheries download
  - Graduate Program in Marine Affairs download
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  Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - Graduate Program download
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  Kasetsart University (KU) - Graduate Program download
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  Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB) - Graduate Program download
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  Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) - Graduate Program download

Contact detail: gsd@agri.searca.org or ecc@agri.searca.org

More info: http://www.searca.org/web/scholarship/regular_scholarships/degree/index.html

Makerere University Employment Jobs -Senior Climate Change Expert

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Senior Climate Change Expert.

Context of the position available

Climate change and the strain on natural resources due to population growth and environmental degradation are
intensifying poverty and vulnerability of many people in sub-Saharan Africa.

Accordingly it is important that efforts to intensify adaptive capacity for harnessing the environment sustainably within broader development contexts commence now. Building capacity requires foundational interventions to support development and implementation of necessary climate change adaptation measures.

Moreover Climate Change adaptive capacity and strategies require institutional frameworks characterized by interventions that are fast, scaled, focused, and integrated across sectoral divides. These adaptation interventions must enable people to define appropriate technical adaptive measures, build adaptive capacity, and support policy creation and adoption.

These measures should also work together with sustainable development policies to influence social, economic and environmental outcomes in communities. Ultimately, understanding the appropriate response to climate change — informed by solid background of knowledge — will allow for better early warning systems, which are generally lacking in the most of SubSaharan Africa.

The Rockefeller Foundation through its Regional Head Quarters in Nairobi Kenya in collaboration with Makerere University is implementing a project to strengthen capacity building and research and development activities on climate change adaptation.

As part of the capacity building efforts of this project a position of a Senior Climate Change expert is available at Makerere University for a period of 2 years.

The Senior Climate Change Expert will be a visiting professor at Makerere University. She/He will support curriculum review, teaching, research, coordination and implementation of the project entitled “Strengthening East African Resilience and Climate Change adaptation capacity through training, research and policy interventions”.

The expert will also backstop the successful implementation of a competitive grants scheme for research activities to be implemented by the project, facilitate global and regional Partnership and networking, sharing and managing information and resource mobilization. The expert will be based at the Faculty of Agriculture, Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Management Team and Advisory Panel, the Senior Climate Change Expert will
have the following responsibilities:

1. Strategy development:

• Help create strategy for climate change adaptation and agriculture at Makerere University specifically outlining areas of focus for training and research.
• Help create strategy for joint policy development with NARO, regional community of practice, and other organisations and associations.
• Help determine communications strategy for sharing policy briefs, memos, etc.

2. Backstop of climate change adaptation activities:

• Facilitate curricular review process including stake-holder demand articulation process and identification of topic areas within adaptation to be covered. Provide input into content of curriculum and teaching materials.
• Help to establish an East African community of practice focused on agriculture climate change adaptation through review of current networks and contributions to knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Give input into policy memos and briefs developed by researchers, scientists and regional community of practice.

3. Fundraising for climate change activities:

• Identify potential funding sources for climate change adaptation research.
• Fundraise on behalf of Faculty of Agriculture for climate change adaptation initiatives at Makerere.

4. Capacity development at Makerere University:

• Develop capacity of researchers and lecturers to write successful grant applications, i.e., provide feedback on proposal submissions.
• Transfer climate change knowledge by advising postgraduate research, advising researchers on project design, methodology, etc., and presenting at workshops and seminars at Makerere University.
• Develop capacity of researchers and lecturers to communicate and engage with policy makers, i.e., provide training, help to host policy workshops

Required Qualifications and Experience.

• Holder of Ph.D in Climate Change Science.
• Climate science expertise, (climate change adaptation expertise with leadership in research and technology development).
• Demonstrated professional growth through, publications on climate change in internationally recognised journals and leadership of research teams on relevant climate change networks.
• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in the East African Region.

Remuneration: An attractive package which is negotiable.

Tenure of Appointment: As part of the capacity building efforts of this project a position of a Senior Climate Change expert is available at Makerere University for a period of 2 years.

Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicants’ education, qualifications, work experience, presentsalary and naming three referees, plus their postal
addresses.

Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their application.

Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office, Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere  University, and addressed to: The Director Human Resources Makerere University Kampala. P.O.Box 7062, not laterthan 18/7/2010.

E.mail: hrd@admin.mak.ac.ug

Closing Date: 18th July 2010

Hotel Night Manager Vacancy

A hotel night manager job is multi-faceted, to work in conjunction with the Hotel management team in all aspects of managing the night time operation of the Hotel in order to ensure the smooth running of the Hotel operation at night in Front Office, Rooms, Reception and F & B and to ensure superior service and product quality is maintained.

Qualifications

• O Level aggregate B- with “B” in English
• Diploma in Business studies, Hotel/Institutional management.  From any recognised training institution.
• At least 5 years preferably in same/ similar position in hospitality industry.

Or

• Masters/Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management/Tourism.
• BA degree and /or at least 3 years of work experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Responsible

• Hotel Night Duty Management
• Managing and maintaining a secure Hotel environment.
• Ensuring the Hotel’s quality standards are met in all areas of the hotel as it relates to the appearance, levels of maintenance &cleanliness.
• Providing first class customer service
• Duty staff management , discipline and motivation.

Mental & Physical Requirements: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Approachable, committed , enthusiastic , flexible and  self motivated and social – “a people’s person”
• Previous Hotel experience , either in the role of Night Manager / Night Auditor or Duty manager or in an associated hotel role such as Front office , Rooms , Reception or Reservations.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and especially customer service skills.
• Analytical and creative.
• Good planning and organizational skills, effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs. Ability to relate to staff at all levels, encourage and motivate people.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse operation.
• Hotel computer skills.
• The ability to write reports, keep records, and work within budgets

Summary of Position

We are looking for a professional, energetic, enthusiastic Night Manager.

Responsible for supervising all staff working the nightshift, guest services especially at front desk functions, financial aspects e.g. nightly audits, various financial reports, and property management e.g. dispatching maintenance staff to fix various.

Send your CV’s only to mycv@myjobseye.com