AMREF FINISH INK Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

We are recruiting a coordinator for the FINISH INK “Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health in Kenya. This is a Public Private Partnership for Sustainable Sanitation which focuses on ensuring maximum financial inclusion among communities in Kilifi and Busia Counties. The project is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, MFIs (KWFT and KRep), WASTE, AMREF in Netherlands and Kenya SNS Asset Management, Goodwell Investment, Social Equity Foundation and United Nations University, Maastricht UNU-MERIT, with funding from the Dutch Government. The Project Coordinator is a key position reporting to the Project Director (WASTE) with a critical role to play in accomplishing project objectives.
We are looking for individuals with proven experience in dealing with higher echelons of government departments and development agencies and experience with sanitation and / or micro-finance. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili besides exemplary computer literacy skills. She/He should possess a University degree in Natural /Social Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Business Administration or related fields with a minimum 10 years experience working in / with communities.
If you feel that you meet the set criteria, please quote the position and reference number in the subject matter and send your application letter and CV including contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org. The closing date for submitting applications is 22nd June 2013. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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AMREF Jobs in Nairobi and Makueni, Kenya - Monitoring and Evaluation Officers

AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with funding from Comic Relief and DANIDA.

The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively. These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.

AMREF is seeking to fill two positions of M&E Officer.

The position under the DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief is based in Makueni. Both report to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job

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AMREF Jobs in Makueni Kenya - Project Officers

AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and results oriented individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with funding from Comic Relief and DANIDA.

The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively. These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.

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Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya AMREF

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

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Job vacancy Kenya- Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant AMREF

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant.

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Directorate: Programme Management Unit

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eCommunications Officer Job in AMREF Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of eCommunications Officer – Ref: CHR/11/08-15 to be based at AMREF Headquarters.

Job Title: eCommunications Officer

Directorate: Communications

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Director of Communications

Main Purpose of Job

To update and maintain AMREF’s E-communication tools to achieve user and audience satisfaction in support of the objectives of the communications and fund raising department.

Key Responsibilities

Information Management

• Updating and maintaining AMREF’s E-Communication tools i.e websites, Intranet, newsletter, social media
• Developing improvements to E-communication tools

Content management

• Creating, designing and releasing E-communication content

Capacity Building

• Providing support and training to AMREF E-Communication tool users

Data management

• Analysing web statistical data and creating monthly/quarterly reports on the use of AMREF’s E-business tools for evaluation and remittance
• Administration of security, hosting and maintenance of all E-Communication tools to ensure maximum up-time
• Ensuring accuracy and useful content on AMREF websites and other e-communication tools

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Communications
• Website development or related field
• Understanding of web statistics tools e.g Google Analytics

Experience

• 3 years Website development, maintenance and content management
• Writing for the web
• Management of E-Business tools

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Writing and editing skills
• Creative with a flair for communication and design
• Planning and organization
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Confidentiality
• Ethical
• Integrity
• reliability
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis: The job requires a professional and analytical approach to E-Communication.

Flexible Thinking: The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.

Decision Making: The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

How to apply

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Corporate HR Manager Job in AMREF Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Corporate HR Manager – Ref: CHR/11/08-16 to be based at AMREF Headquarters

Job Title: Corporate Human Resources Manager

Directorate/Unit: Human Resources

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Overall purpose

Responsible for the transparent implementation of corporate HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services at HQ and support to the management HR in country offices.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Management strategy

• Contribute and participate to the development of the strategy
• Develop operational plans for the implementation and monitoring of the strategy
• Guide Country HR Managers in aligning their annual plans to the AMREF Business Plan
• Articulate human resource policies, systems and processes and monitor compliance across AMREF
• Manage HR budgets and ensure all plans allow for HRD investments
• Support the creation of conducive work environment
• Establish and sustain an internal communication culture that encourages availability and sharing of information while maintaining necessary confidentiality

Recruitment, Selection and Placement

• Manage timely and effective recruitment processes for various positions within AMREF HQ
• Design and implementation of induction programmes for new staff
• Manage installation logistics of expatriate staff including acquisition of work permits, visas, housing and orientation programmes

Benefits Administration

• Conduct remuneration and benefits surveys and recommend strategies to ensure competitiveness with comparable organizations
• Design and manage employee benefits schemes including local and international medical benefits, pension and provident funds, group life and personal accident insurances

Contracts Management

• Ensure timely issuance, renewal/termination of employment contracts
• Negotiate consultancy contracts, coordinate, monitor and evaluate implementation of the same

Performance management

• Contribute to the creation of a performance driven culture by recommending best practices in all HR operations as well as alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Provide HR technical guidance to the performance management process in setting performance targets, performance standards, and performance monitoring processes, reviews and assessments (appraisals).
• Conduct job analysis and evaluation to ensure optimal grading structure, prepare/update job descriptions for all positions

HR records/HRMIS

• Develop and oversee the maintenance an accurate, reliable and confidential staff database, geared to support management decision making in resource utilization, compensation and performance management

Training and Development

• Develop and implement staff induction programmes
• Identify training needs and conduct/facilitate staff training
• Facilitate career/personal development for staff
• Establish and sustain an internal communication culture that encourages availability and sharing of information while maintaining necessary confidentiality.
• Maintain linkages and networks with other HR professionals and ensure skills are constantly up-dated in response to current theory/practice in the field.
• Facilitate knowledge partnerships with other NGOs, donor communities and partners.

Administration Support Services

• Support the development of policies and guidelines for the administration unit

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
• Membership to a professional HR body
• Knowledge of a broad range of strategic human resource management practices in the NGO sector
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
• Knowledge of Kenya labour and employment laws
• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs Knowledge of organizational development theory and practices
• Ability to negotiate and manage collective bargaining agreements and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in human resources applications
• Ability to work with diverse cultures

Experience

• At least 7 years progressive working experience as a HR generalist
• Experience in HR strategic planning and execution
• Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Experience in design, development and implementation of salary administration plans and benefit programmes

Skills

• Discrete
• Confidential
• Detailed
• Multi-tasking
• Coaching/mentoring
• Negotiation

Competences

• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Contracts management
• Negotiation

Mental Competences

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional approach to strategic human resource management guided by appropriate best practices

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of strategic human resource management

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on HR best practices and corporate business

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments, staff members and country teams

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including insurers, medical and pension schemes administrators, consultants and other service providers

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members and country teams; interpret, apply, and explain rules and procedures and maintain effective relations

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including, insurers, medical and pension schemes administrators, consultants and other service providers

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

• The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s HRM policies and procedures, corporate goals and strategy.

Work Environment

• Normal office environment

Hours of Work

• Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general.

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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AMREF Accountants Job vacancies in Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Accountants (2) – Ref: CHR/11/08-13 to be based at AMREF Headquarters.

Job Title: Accountant

Directorate: Operations

Unit: Corporate Finance

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager

Main Purpose of Job

To provide timely, accurate and efficient accounting and financial management support for HQ programmes in line with corporate finance policies, procedures and donor grant agreements.

Range of Service Provided (Area of Operation)

For External Customers

• Reconciling/handling debtors and creditors accounts
• Communication with bank
• Communication with donors confirmations for wired funds
• Donor reporting

For Internal Customers

• Reconciliation of staff accounts
• Maintaining of country accounts

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Short-term action plans and expenditure scheduling
• Processing, approvals and coding of expenditure through the sun accounting system and internal recovering in accordance with approved work plans and budgets
• Preparation of donor financial statements and reports and call down requests as specified in the respective grant agreements and other internal financial reports
• Advice to HQ Managers to resolved and discuss various financial and accounting issues and queries

Cash Management

• Coordinate cash collection points and receipts book
• Reconcile cash collection and banking for all units

Managing bank accounts

• Collecting/ receiving bank statements from the respective bank
• Identifying direct debits (bank charges, standing orders) and credits and entering amounts in the accounting system
• Clearing all outstanding reconciling items

Payroll

• Posting salary allocations for HQ cost centres from all payroll and informing country offices of the entries relating to their accounts

Reports

• Supporting the preparation of financial reports
• Print, review and distribute financial statements and audit trails for monitoring and controls

Managing Debtors

• Preparing recharges to and from various units

Assets Management

• Maintaining a fixed assets register and schedule for all HQ cost centres

Managing Ledgers

• Preparing reconciliation for the National Offices inter-company ledger accounts and clearing all reconciling items periodically

Audits

• Providing assistance to external auditors

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• Full professional accounting qualification, CPA (K) /ACCA
• Hands on experience working with a computerized accounting system preferably with Sun System applications and excel spreadsheets
• Thorough understanding of Kenya tax laws, International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of the standards at the corporate level

Experience

• 3 years accounting experience in financial and project accounting preferably in the NGO environment
• Experience in preparation and supervision of basic accounting ledger entries and extraction of the trial balance and financial statements
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions

Skills

• Numerical
• Confidential
• Detailed
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional and analytical approach to accounting

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s Financial policies and procedures, corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Administrative Assistant Job in AMREF Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Administrative Assistant, Ref: CHR/11/08-14 to be based at AMREF Headquarters

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Directorate: Operations

Unit: Corporate Finance

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reports to: Corporate Finance Manager

Main Purpose of Job

To provide general administrative support to Corporate Finance by ensuring effective communication, information processing and logistics coordination

Key Responsibilities

Secretarial support and information flow

• Receives and reviews correspondence to the office
• Provide the relevant case history
• Prepare routine responses for the manager or directs it within the unit for action as relevant
• Receiving and dispatching correspondence
• Completing forms in accordance with foundation procedures
• Conducting searches to find needed information using such sources as the Internet

Reception

• Receives all visitors and acts as the first point of reference for all queries to the unit
• Answering telephones and giving information to callers, taking messages or transferring calls to appropriate individuals

Planning

• Coordinating the director’s calendar of events through communications to relevant offices both internal and external
• Annual planning as well as ad hoc planning of activities

Organising

• Coordinating the execution of events under the office including meetings, workshops and other work-related gatherings

Reporting

• Processing and distributing a variety of reports including minutes, monthly and annual reports from the office as required

Information Management

• Developing and maintaining relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts

Office Management

• Maintaining the office inventory and stationary supplies and utility services maintenance

Liaisons

• Liaising with both external and internal contacts in coordination with the director to ensure follow-up and execution of planned activities. This includes but is not limited to AMREF collaborators, donors, partners, managers and staff as may be relevant

Budget Control

• Monitoring the office budget and support its preparation as needed

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Diploma in Management, KSCE
• Knowledge of modern office procedures

Experience

• 3 years in office support
• Office management in a busy office environment

Skills

• Report writing
• Planning and organization
• Detailed
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Confidentiality
• Ethical
• Integrity
• reliability
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional and analytical approach to office administration.

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures.

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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AMREF Assistant Accountants Jobs in Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the positions of Assistant Accountants (3) – Ref: CHR/11/08-12 to be based at AMREF Headquarters

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Directorate: Operations

Unit: Corporate Finance

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Reporting to: Accountant

Main Purpose of Job

To safe guard all monies paid to the foundation and ensuring that direct collection through other departments is remitted regularly to the cash office for banking.

Range of Service Provided (Area of Operation)

For External Customers

• Reconciling/handling debtors and creditors accounts
• Communication with bank
• Communication with donors confirmations for wired funds
• Donor reporting

For Internal Customers

• Reconciliation of staff accounts
• Maintaining of country accounts

Key Responsibilities

Payments

• Preparing and issuing receipts for all payments
• Banking all cash and cheques paid
• Preparing and issuing cheques as per laid down procedures
• Ensuring cheques are signed by signatories as per existing mandates

Record Management

• Filing bank statements, bank credits and debit slips
• Maintain cheque register
• Maintaining debtors and prepayment files

Data entry

• Daily data entry from payment vouchers, petty cash voucher, surrender journal entries and receipts against banking credit slips

Petty/Cash management

• Maintaining Head office petty cash float
• Maintaining payment of all Petty Cash Vouchers (PCVs)
• Preparing petty cash reimbursement and requisition for replenishment
• Reconciling all cash accounts, coordination and reconciliation of all cash collection points and receipt books in various units and banking for all the units

Managing Creditors

• Maintaining up to date creditors status (matching invoices to LPOs and GRNs, checking correctness and accuracy of the invoices, preparation of payments of creditors
• Reviewing of the creditors accounts

Managing Debtors

• Maintain an up to date debtors status (print statements and circulation, verify
• Verifying that staff qualifies for imprest before passing the requests for approval
• Follow-up staff with receipts/invoices for deposits paid
• Reviewing debtors accounts

Managing Ledgers

• Preparing inter-ledger reconciliation statements

Operational Control

• Control and custody of cheque leaves, petty cash, receipt books and banking slips

Required Qualifications

Education and knowledge

• Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field
• CPA II

Experience

• 1 years accounting and or Cashiering exposure
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions

Skills

• Numerical
• Confidential
• Detailed
• Proactive
• Team work
• Interpersonal
• Communication skills

Competences

• Professionalism
• Ethical
• Integrity
• Ability to work within deadlines

Mental Competencies

Problem Analysis

• The job requires a professional and analytical approach to accounting

Flexible Thinking

• The job requires creative problem solving within the framework of set corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting standards

Decision Making

• The job requires ability to make timely and well-considered decisions based on corporate policies

Communications

Oral

Internal: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices

Written:

Internal: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with other departments and staff members

External: The job demands a high level of written communication skills in order to effectively communicate with external parties including banks, debtors, creditors, country offices and donors

Environmental Conditions

Corporate Policies, Systems, Procedures and Methods

The job demands a thorough understanding of AMREF’s Financial policies and procedures, corporate culture and Human Resource Management policies and procedures

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Hours of Work

Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal working hours due to the nature of the work in general

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form here attaching your CV. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by Friday, 09 September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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AMREF National Wash Alliance Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: National Wash Alliance Coordinator

Reference Number: KWA/HR/001/2011

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: July 20, 2011

The Kenya WASH Alliance (KWA) is forum set up by NGOs dealing with Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) issues for purposes of collaboration, sharing of experiences and advocacy.

KWA in partnership with the Dutch WASH Alliance (DWA) are initiating a five year WASH Programme in Kajiado County. This programme is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Services (MFS) under its MFS 11 Programme of the Netherlands Government.

The objective of the programme is to reduce poverty through improved environmental health and economic conditions by empowering people, and creating an enabling environment aiming at achieving increased sustainable access to and use of safe water and sanitation services and improved hygiene practices for the local community particularly women and marginalised groups.

For effective coordination of activities, the KWA will establish a WASH Secretariat. The secretariat will be governed by a National Steering Committee comprising of six implementing partners.

KWA is looking for a well organised, highly motivated and results oriented individual to join the WASH teams and coordinate the delivery of programme objectives, in the position of Alliance Coordinator. The position reports to the National Steering Committee and is based in Nairobi.

Purpose of the Job

Liaison with other WASH actors to coordinate actions, share experiences and develop joint coherent approaches for sustainable WASH programming in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and monitor MFS II funded Kenya WASH Alliance joint Project activities
• Lead the participatory development of joint project strategies and detailed designs of project activities
• Lead in the development and monitoring of work plans and budgets for joint activities

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AMREF Director of Health Programme Development Job in Kenya

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

For more information visit our website www.amref.org

Director of Health Programme Development
CHR/11/06/10

As part of the senior management team, the Director of Health Programme Development will provide leadership in the development and implementation of AMREF’s health programmes, generating interest and concerns amongst the donor community, maintaining current, and attracting new partners into the various programmes.

This position is a key senior leadership and management position reporting to the Director General at AMREF Headquarters in Kenya.

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AMREF Human Resources Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Purpose of the job

Provide support to all aspects of the human resources function by ensuring the availability of a competent and well-motivated staff throughout the Country Program in line with our policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the interpretation and implementation of AMREF HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in manpower planning and staffing within the country program.
• Co-ordinate staff induction, probation and annual performance management.
• Support training and development activities including planning and delivering within the Country Program.
• Provide support in the administration of staff provident fund.
• Assist in administration of short term employment payroll and benefits.
• Assist in ensuring AMREF’s compliance with all national legal and statutory requirements for the management of its HR resources.

Qualifications and Competencies

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree and a diploma in Human Resources Management.
• Minimum two years relevant work experience in human resources in a busy environment.
• Working knowledge of HRMIS will be an added advantage.
• Must have detailed understanding, knowledge and experience of HR functions and labour laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.

This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/014/2011) in the email subject matter, send your up-dated CV and an application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya by email to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is April 23, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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Information Technology (IT) Officer

Date Placed	2010-05-21 12:05:42
Job Title	Information Technology (IT) Officer
Profession	Information Technologist
Level of Employment	White Collar
Category	IT
Institution	AMREF
Sector	Private Sector
Country of placement	Kenya	Town/City	Nairobi Province
Deadline	04/06/2010

DescriptionAMREF is the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $ 70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

 Ref: CHR/10/05-04
Stationed in Nairobi, and reporting to Corporate IT Manager, the IT Officer will be responsible of timely and effective designing, maintaining, implementing and securing quality IT infrastructure to required corporate standards for AMREF Headquarters, country and national offices.

Key responsibilities
• Performing infrastructure/software design/development to ensure compatibility and operationally with AMREF’S LAN and WAN requirements;
• Implementing adequate system security (on a Security and Acceleration server) and hardware (CISCO PIX firewall) for AMREF’s client/server environment and monitor performance;
• Providing technical support and trouble-shooting for installed servers, including implementation of disaster recovery plans and prepare standard procedures for monitoring servers, and ensure that
they are fully operational;
• Participating in the definition, designing, testing and implementation of new Information Technology (IT) hardware and software standards for AMREF based on user requirements and in accordance with the strategy and direction. Resolve any Hardware (PCs, Routers, switches, Servers & PABX) Configuration related problems. Test and configure all new equipment, particularly notebooks, desktops, and servers, to ensure compatibility with AMREF requirements and standards;
• Undertaking unexpected and regular ICT support visits and on-site follow-ups;
• Coordinate the production of Technical Instruction materials for Technical and User Support and ensure the documentations are kept up to date;
• Providing comprehensive and effective IT help desk services to staff members;
• Supervising equipment preventive maintenance and carry out a regular evaluation of current hardware/software in order to provide a timely replacement schedule or upgrade and
• Develop staff ICT skills

Qualifications, experience and skills
The ideal candidate will have a first degree in IT or related discipline. S/he should be a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Cisco Certified Network Associate with six years working experience
in a network environment infrastructure. In addition, the candidate should have excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and facilitation skills.
If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote reference number above and send a copy of your CV, remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees by the email address given addressed to:
The Director of Human Resources,
AMREF Headquarters

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We encourage those interested to send their applications by the dateline indicated.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Qualification
Graduate

Application and employer's details

Company Name	AMREF
Address	P. O Box 27691-00506 Nairobi
Phone	+254-20 699 3000
Email	jobs@amref.org