Finance Jobs in kenya - Finance Officer, Senior Data Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation) and Senior Data Manager (Monitoring & Evaluation) FHI360 jobs

FHI360 is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change.

Founded in 1971, FHI360 maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity – improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the following positions.

Finance Officer

Location: APHIAplus Project - Rift Valley Province - Kenya

Reference #: FHI360-FO-008

Basic Function: Responsible for General Finance Office functions for the APHIAplus project in Nakuru, Rift Valley Province.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of internally managed sub agreements.
• Review and processing of payments to vendors.
• Review and processing of staff travel and program advances
• Preparation of office monthly financial reports.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts - Travel, program, petty cash & bank.
• Review and prepare budgets for project activities.
• Assisting in review of Partners Financial Reports

Minimum Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

Position Title: Grants Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Grants and Finance

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

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

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

Core Duties and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Key Competencies

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

Position Title: Grants Accountants

3 Positions

Reporting to: Grants Manager

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

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

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

Core Duties and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Key Competencies

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

Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

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

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

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Key Competencies

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

Position Title: Programme Quality Manager

1 Position

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

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

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

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Key Competencies

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

Position Title: Data Management Officer

1 Position

Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

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

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Key Competencies

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

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

All applications should be sent to:

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

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VTTI Stock Controller Job in Kenya

VTTI operates a network of bulk petroleum Terminals in eleven countries across five continents. As a result of its ongoing continued growth, VTTI has expanded its operations to Kenya.

VTTI Kenya is completing its state of the art Terminal in Mombasa and will soon be operational.

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens for the following positions at our state of the art Petroleum Terminal in Kipevu, Mombasa:

Stock Controller

Location: VTTI, Kenya

Job Description

Maintains proper inventory accounting of customers’ product and manages all documentation for product in storage, product receipts and shipments out of the terminal to meet company policy and regulatory requirements.

Manages customer payments for services rendered by the terminal.

Organisational Position: Reports to the Customer Service Manager.

Result Areas

Product Inventory Control 

• Maintains proper inventory accounting of customer product and manages all documentation and control processes for product in storage, product receipts and shipments;
• Regularly independently checks and witnesses physical tank dipping for start up of operations and for product transfers in or out of the terminal.
• Verifies that measurement devices are maintained in good working order and are valid for use.
• Books into Tomcat level, density and temperature measurements obtained in the field.
• Checks accuracy of Tomcat system inventory calculations by carrying out manual calculations with reference to field measurements and valid tank calibration charts.
• Prepares daily inventory report showing loss / gain status based on difference between actual and book inventory.
• Investigates inventory losses / gains above the stipulated tolerance levels and proposes corrective measures.
• Prepares daily inventory report showing overall Terminal inventory and Customer inventory positions.
• Prepares periodical Customs Gate pass for Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) approval.
• Prepares monthly inventory reports which include overall loss / gain, loss / gain trend, opening and closing stocks.

Supply Planning

Assists the Customer Service Manager in the coordination of inbound and outbound product transfers in liaison with operations department, customers and third party customer service suppliers;

• Reviews Kipevu Oil Terminal (KOT) berthing schedule to identify suitable dates for vessel nominations.
• Reviews Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) mainline program to identify suitable time windows to schedule pipeline transfers.

Customer payments and Accounts receivable

Receives payments from customers as required on the basis of pre-formulated customer agreements;

• Books customer receipts and allocates receipts correctly against invoices.
• Prepares a Monthly aged debtors list and reconciles to the General Ledger.
• Prepares customer statements and account reconciliations for review and approval by Customer Service Manager.

Documentation and record keeping

Maintains record of all relevant documents for Inventory Control and Accounts Receivable; 

• Physical tank measurement records.
• System tank inventory calculations.
• Tank calibration charts and certificates.
• Meter, Thermometer, Hydrometer calibration certificates.
• Tank reference level checks.
• Thermometer and Hydrometer checks against Master meters.
• Product batch specifications.
• Product loss / gain reports and investigations.
• Bills of lading for all incoming and outbound cargoes.
• Customer payments and receipts.
• Customer monthly statements.

Reports, Communications and Social interaction

Maintains daily communication and contact to manage inventory and to fulfil customer orders 

• Internally with the Customer Service Manager, Shift Supervisors and Order processor.
• Externally with Pipecor, Ships agents, KPC.
• Prepares reports for review and approval by the Customer Service Manager.

Performance Indicators 

• Loss / Gain performance.
• Efficiency of supply planning.
• Timeliness and accuracy of customer statements.
• Timeliness and accuracy of reports.
• Conformance to the terms of the service agreements.
• Completeness and accuracy of documentation and records.

Qualifications & Experience 

• University Graduate.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience gained in a comparable job which has involved inventory management and customer service.

Competencies 

• Good understanding of inventory management processes
• Good understanding of customs requirements in petroleum installations
• Good communications skills.
• Planning and organisation capability.
• High level of integrity.

For the above vacancy, kindly send your CV to hr@mtt.vtti.com 

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Data Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya - Impact Research and Development Organization

Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO with its head-quarter in Kisumu and mostly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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

Key Responsibility: Overall management of all data and information generated by IRDO’s programs and research studies. Prepare large databases, supervise entry of data and collation, analyze data and write reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Statistics or Mathematics. Masters degree in Biostatistics is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in large database implementation, data collection and collation, archiving, analysis and reporting involving large research studies and programs.
• Demonstrated competency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software a must, specifically SPSS, SAS, STATA and Atlas-ti. Proficiency in Ms. Access and Ms. Excel compulsory.
• Excellent understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS

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Save the Children Canada Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Job in Kenya

Save the Children Canada works in 37 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs. Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs operate in Eastern, Nairobi and Central Counties.

We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.

As a key member of the programme support team, the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Coordinator will support delivery of Save the Children’s strategy in Kenya.

Key Accountabilities

The Design Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for oversight and implementation of project monitoring systems to provide reliable information for reporting and planning purposes.

Specifically, the Coordinator will undertake proper data collection, analysis and management to ensure transparency and accountability in tracking project results; assist in design of new projects; conduct assessments, baselines and end lines to measure project outcomes; and give oversight to project monitoring systems.

The DM&E Coordinator will work closely with field programme staff and technical advisors as well as head office DM&E staff.

The DM&E Coordinator will be based in Meru Area Office while supporting visits to other project sites.

Essential Qualifications

• University Degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics/Population Studies or related fields; solid understanding and interest in M&E systems
• At least five (5) years work experience on M&E systems in international development
• Experience in participatory assessment methodologies (PRA/PLA, RRA)
• Expert proficiency in MS Access, Excel, SPSS, Epi Info; proven data analysis; report writing skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Proven people management skills, a team player who is a selfstarter; adaptable to changing program priorities; responsive to emergency situations

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact

to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke

or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi

no later than 6 July 2011

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Save the Children Canada Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Job in Kenya

Save the Children Canada works in 37 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs. Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs operate in Eastern, Nairobi and Central Counties.

We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.

As a key member of the programme support team, the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Coordinator will support delivery of Save the Children’s strategy in Kenya.

Key Accountabilities

The Design Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for oversight and implementation of project monitoring systems to provide reliable information for reporting and planning purposes.

Specifically, the Coordinator will undertake proper data collection, analysis and management to ensure transparency and accountability in tracking project results; assist in design of new projects; conduct assessments, baselines and end lines to measure project outcomes; and give oversight to project monitoring systems.

The DM&E Coordinator will work closely with field programme staff and technical advisors as well as head office DM&E staff.

The DM&E Coordinator will be based in Meru Area Office while supporting visits to other project sites.

Essential Qualifications

• University Degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics/Population Studies or related fields; solid understanding and interest in M&E systems
• At least five (5) years work experience on M&E systems in international development
• Experience in participatory assessment methodologies (PRA/PLA, RRA)
• Expert proficiency in MS Access, Excel, SPSS, Epi Info; proven data analysis; report writing skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Proven people management skills, a team player who is a selfstarter; adaptable to changing program priorities; responsive to emergency situations

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact

to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke

or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi

no later than 6 July 2011
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Research Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya - Research Agency

Job Title: Research Manager

Number of Positions Open: 1

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reports To: Research Director

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Incorporated in Nairobi in 1998, our client has grown rapidly to become one of Africa's fastest growing market research agencies.

They are a market research company that does more than just research. They cut through the long list of research findings to extract meaningful, timely and accurate insights. These are then presented to you in a user-friendly way that will assist you make the right marketing decisions.

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ICAP Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job in Nyanza Kenya

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following position:

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Nyanza, with frequent travel within Kenya

Overall Job Function:

To provide technical support in the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (ME) activities required for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services in coordination with the Kenyan Ministries of Health and ICAP staff in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:

In coordination with the Country Director and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and Research, the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for ME activities in particular:

• To provide technical support in the planning for the design and implementation of ME activities required for ICAP HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs in Kenya
• To develop, implement, and establish systematic monthly reporting procedures for ME for patient monitoring and to assess programmatic progress. This will include: development of mechanisms to capture patient-level data, supervision of data entry, data management, data quality assurance, data collection, data analysis, dissemination and reporting
• To help develop ME tools including clinical and patient tracing forms, medication tracking forms and ensure facilities have the latest versions of the national tools
• To provide technical assistance to health care facilities including review of performance and quality of service delivery, patient tracing systems, on-the-job mentoring for health workers, and evaluation and use of strategic information
• To assess training and capacity building needs of facility staff, district HIV/AIDS managers and ICAP M&E staff
• To build the capacity of facility staff to provide quality data and reports to MOH with minimum supervision
• In collaboration with the Sr M&E Officer for Evaluation and Research, develop, plan and carry out evaluations at ICAP supported facilities in Eastern province
• Respond to information needs of the program as may be required from time to time.
• Plan, organize and participate in joint supportive supervision of facilities with district and provincial HIV/AIDS managers

Requirements:

• Advanced Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, international health, or related discipline
• At least 5 years’ proven professional experience in the design, implementation and management of health monitoring and evaluation systems including monitoring and evaluation of HIV programs
• Strong data management and analysis skills

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 21st April 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Solidarites Marsabit Livelihood Survey Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference

Comprehensive study of Pastoral livelihoods, WASH and natural resource management in Northern Marsabit

Country: Kenya

Location: North Horr (Marsabit)

Title of evaluation: Comprehensive study of Pastoral livelihoods, WASH and natural resource management in Northern Marsabit

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Director for Strategic Information (DSI) Job in Kenya - FANIKISHA Institutional Strengthening Project

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc., (JSI), a Boston-based public health management firm dedicated to providing high quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs, is currently recruiting for a potential Director for Strategic Information (DSI) Services for a program funded by USAID to strengthen the role of civil society to meet the health needs and social well being of Kenyans.

JSI is developing a proposal to submit to USAID to support its FANIKISHA Institutional Strengthening Project. If awarded to JSI this project will be five-year effort, scheduled to begin in August 2011.

The objective will be to strengthen technical competence and organizational capacity of national NGOs and/or networks and to develop and implement models to expand HIV/AIDS service delivery in hard-to-reach areas.

Job summary:

The DSI is a full-time position based in Nairobi The DSI's primary responsibilities are to organize and coordinate data collection and analysis, and interpret, and report on project results to stakeholders at all levels of the FANIKISHA Program and to build the capacity of CS partners to collect, analyze and use M&PE data for program decision making.

SI activities will be designed to enable program managers in the field to identify problems and their causes, to measure results, and to improve overall program performance.

SI and communications activities will assess and report on project outputs and life-of-program effects and results, providing USAID and the Kenya government with a record of progress, effectiveness and lessons learned. The DSI reports to the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities of the Director for Strategic Information include the following:

• Design and implement a comprehensive SI framework for the program; secure approval of and agreement with the framework through meetings with USAID and others;
• Generate and implement annual SI work plans;
• Oversee the development of a project communications plan;
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the Project website;
• Establish and maintain a "user-friendly" monitoring system, monitor the SI indicators, and prepare regular reports for the Chief of Party and senior management team;
• Determine SI responsibilities within the program;
• Train staff to perform their SI tasks;
• Work with program staff and civil society partner organizations to develop appropriate objectives, indicators and tools to measure effects of interventions (baseline to end line);
• Monitor the quality and completeness of Program data for documenting project performance, and find solutions to resolve data problems if and when they arise;
• Work with civil society partners to strengthen existing management information systems in the health and social service sectors;
• Build lasting local capacity in SI management and use, especially at field level, by training partner organizations to design and implement M&E systems to facilitate use of strategic information and M&E data for program improvement;
• Monitor the constructive use of data at the field level by partner organizations with the aim to improve the quality of services provided;
• Document and present program results and lessons learned to USAID and other stakeholders;
• Design and oversee an appropriate approach for monitoring and evaluating interventions for the community, district, and national levels;
• Disseminate and assist project staff to disseminate data on project progress and results; and
• Supervise SI team that is responsible for project's M&E system as well as M&E capacity building with CSOs
• Supervise the preparation of required reports.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in statistics, demography, epidemiology or other relevant discipline, including social sciences and public health;
• Seven years experience in international health projects in a technical capacity; preferably including several years with USAID-funded projects;
• Demonstrated applied skills in M&E methods and use of data for service strengthening;
• Familiarity with the principles and current approaches to strategic information systems for health and/or development programs;
• Familiarity in capacity building and adult learning technique;
• Experience in the evaluation of public health programs programs;
• Good working knowledge of major database and analytical programs including MS Access, MS Excel, and STATA or SPSS;
• Experience working with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies;
• Experience building the capacity of organizations (preferably CSO and private sector) to design, implement and manage M&E systems;
• Ability to work in diverse settings with public and NGO sectors;
• Ability to tailor data collection approach to local needs, interests, and capabilities;
• Ability to convey strategic information to non-technical stakeholders and generate interest in the use of data/ results for programmatic improvements;
• Experience working in Kenya;
• Demonstrated capacity to oversee development/implementation of work plans, reports and presentations; and
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, supervisory, communications and mentoring skills.

Please email your submissions to: jsi.fanikisha@gmail.com by 13th April, 2011

JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity.

Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D

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Epicentre Regional Data Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Epicentre is a non-profit organization created in 1987 by Médecins Sans Frontières, which groups health professionals specialized in public health and epidemiology. In 1996, Epicentre became a World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Research in Epidemiology and Response to Emerging Diseases.

Context

MSF France has developed 4 HIV/AIDS programs in 3 African countries: Kenya, Malawi and Uganda. Each project follows between 3000 patients for the smallest project and 27000 patients for the largest project. 60 to 80% of the followed patients have initiated ART.

Many challenges are faced by the project: large number of patients, provision of services for prevention of HIV transmission from the mother to the child and management of TB/HIV co-infection in the context of decentralization for some projects.

Since the initiation of ART, MSF projects have been collected data in a prospective and standardized manner using the FUCHIA software created and maintained by Epicentre.

Function and position

The regional data manager is part of the Epicentre’s Clinical Research Department, will report to the regional epidemiologist based in Nairobi and liaise with the referent of HIV Monitoring and Evaluation for monitoring and data management issues based in Epicentre Paris.

In Nairobi, the Regional Data Manager will be placed under the authority of MSF-France Head of mission for administrative, logistics and security matters.

The position is based in Nairobi and requires regular trips to the 4 fields where MSF operations take place. The position involves approximately 50% of the time spent on the field providing direct technical support to the projects.

To the benefit of the MSF-France HIV/AIDS programs in Kenya, Malawi and Uganda, the regional data manager will

• provide technical support to the field for data management and data quality assurance
• provide technical support for routine reporting
• review of current EMR systems in the region

Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

The Regional HIV/AIDS Data Manager will assure and monitor that compliance with the highest scientific, ethical and regulatory standards is maintained in all HIV/AIDS field related data collection, handling and reporting activities.

In terms of technical support to the fields, the post holder will work closely with medical and field coordinators to ensure smooth integration and coordination of data handling activities.

1. Technical support for data management and data quality assurance (50% - 60%)

The different components of HIV/AIDS programs will be systematically addressed: adults and pediatric HIV patients, PMTCT, TB co-infection, nutrition. The tasks will be adapted to the needs of each site.

a. Evaluate and improve the information filing system in the projects

b. Provide support to ensure data completeness and quality by

i. Evaluating regularly data integrity and completeness

ii. Developing standardized procedures for data collection

iii. Developing data quality checks and procedures for data cleaning at site level

c. Assess the needs of national staff in terms of training / retraining

d. Conduct training adapted to the staff needs

e. Review/assess the needs in human resources allocated for monitoring and data management activities every 6 months, based on workload

2. Technical support for routine reporting (15-20%)

a. Assess the need for data queries and routine reporting at site and coordination level;

b. Issue recommendations to smooth reporting process;

3. Electronic Medical Record Evaluation (20-35%)

a. Visit HIV programs with EMR systems in the region

b. Provide bi-annual review of the EMR system

c. Attend meetings related to EMR development in the region

Selection criteria

Experience

• Extensive experience in data management using large databases
• Three or more years of experience in :

1. Supporting electronic medical record/M&E data systems through data entry, data management and quality assurance
2. Design and implementation of standardized data collection and validation procedures
3. Supervision of data entry / data filing staff
4. Training in data management/data handling, development and implementation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree-Graduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom) – Preferred: Master degree in field related to Development, Information Management
• Knowledge of statistical or programming software
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and strong management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel often internationally on short notice (50% of the time)
• English (oral and written) required – French competency a plus

Operational Base: Nairobi, Kenya

Starting date: May 15th 2011

Status: international volunteer or local employee

Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Malawi

Duration: 12-18 months commitment

How to apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter to Nathalie Guérineau by email at job@epicentre.msf.org

For further information about the position, please contact Megan McGuire-: megan.mcguire@epicentre.msf.org

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AFIDEP Policy and Knowledge Translation Scientist and Officer Jobs in Kenya

AFIDEP is a non-profit policy think-tank whose purpose is to facilitate the synthesis, translation and utilization of research evidence in policy-making, program design, and resource allocation in Africa.

AFIDEP, which has its Head office in Nairobi, is seeking highly qualified and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions.

Policy and Knowledge Translation Scientist

Main Duties:

• Translate research evidence into concise policy and program recommendations and documents;
• conduct policy and program environment analyses;
• pro-actively promote application of research findings in decision-making processes;
• strengthen national, regional and international partnerships;
• fundraise; and publish policy-oriented research in journals.

Key Requirements:

• PhD in social sciences or public health;
• minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience;
• track record in publishing policy-related research in reputable peer reviewed journals;
• strong analytical skills, including hands-on experience using quantitative and qualitative software packages;
• proposal writing and fundraising experience;
• excellent writing and communication skills.

Policy and Knowledge Translation Officer

Main Duties:

• Data analysis and translation of research evidence into concise policy and program recommendations and documents, including policy briefs;
• manage knowledge translation and advocacy programs;
• support policy and program environment analyses;
• facilitate and strengthen national, regional and international partnerships for knowledge transfer.

Key Requirements:

• Masters degree in statistics, economics or epidemiology;
• minimum of 2 years of relevant experience;
• evidence of scientific publications;
• quantitative and qualitative analytical skills;
• ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• experience in developing policy briefs and web-based advocacy materials; and
• excellent writing and communication skills.

Detailed descriptions for these positions can be found on our website at: www.afidep.org

These positions will be for a period of 2 years, with possibility of extension.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants are required to send their 1) one-page cover letter, 2) CV (including three relevant referees), and 3) two page statement detailing career goals and interests not later than 11th March, 2011 to:

Administration Officer
African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP),
P.O. Box 14688-00800, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: info@afidep.org

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Statistician Job in Nairobi Kenya - Bridge International Academies

Position: Statistician

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a start up company revolutionizing education across Africa with a truly unique business model. The company has launched a large-scale franchise-like network of ultra low-cost for-profit private primary schools across Africa.

Our schools profitably deliver high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, enabling local school managers to operate their school businesses profitably, while creating a highly successful business at the central level. We now have 25 schools in Kenya, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students.

About this position

Bridge is looking for a Project Managing Statistician who will be responsible for providing detailed answers and analysis to questions posed about the functionality and effectiveness of the processes and systems that run our schools.

The holder of this position must effectively manage the collection, input, archiving, analysis, and presentation of the relevant data from start to finish. Ability to manage a team of data entry personnel and creatively explore answers to myriad questions with that data will be key to success in this position.

This position will report to the Manager of Operations Systems & Analysis and work closely with the IT Department's Database Administration team.

Responsibilities of the Statistician

More specifically:

• Partner closely with the IT Department to determine data collection, storage and reporting requirements and methods throughout all business processes, focusing on Key Performance Indicators as specified by company’s Process Engineers.
• Coordinate with the School Support Officers to ensure timely delivery of field data, per the delivery frequency schedule.
• Manage team of data entry personnel to ensure high integrity of input.
• Partner closely with the IT Department to automate as much as possible the reporting of operations data and Key Performance Indicators.
• Design and create data reports to track and present progress on operational performance goals to upper management in a timely manner.
• Mine and analyze data collected by the organization with a focus on producing insights that will result in more efficient operations at scale.
• Partner closely with Process Engineers to ensure Key Performance Indicators are relevant, realistic, and accurately measurable.

About You

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Data mining/Statistical analysis/Database administration
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently and effectively according to deadlines.
• A Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Econometrics
• Very strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Visual Basic
• Experience and proficiency with data mining tools (SAS, SPSS, Matlab, Minitab, R)
• Demonstrated proficiency with accessing Oracle databases and generating SQL queries
• Ability to be adaptive and responsive
• Ability to offer recommendations and provide finished work products/analysis
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to details, process-orientation
• Ability to organize information and data into user-friendly, intuitive formats
• Analytical and process management skills with a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into data reporting requirements

How to apply

Applicants should go to Bridge International Academies website – job postings- where all the new jobs are listed

Deadline for applications: 1st March 2011

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Technical and Underwriting Manager Job in Kenya

Reporting to the MD and a member of the company’s management committee, the post has overall responsibility for underwriting and all technical matters in the company.

Duties and responsibilities

• To design and ensure proper underwriting procedures, documentation and process are in place.
• To advice management on special risk and ensure all re-insurance treaties are in place
• To offer support to the marketing team on technical maters

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor s degree in Statistics & Commerce or business administration from a reputable university
• Professional qualification in insurance (at least CII diploma or above)
• 3-5 years management experience in a technical position in a reputable insurance company

Essential skills for the post

• Good relationship building skills & Proactive and result delivery focused
• Ability to be creative and bring new ideas to the role
• Good analytical.
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Note

Applicant should be in the range of 25-35 years of age and ladies are encouraged to apply

A detailed CV should be posted on line to (insuranceworld2011@hotmail.com) before 15-Feb-2011 and original & copies of the necessary certificates should be produced during the interview for only short listed candidates

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Manager, Regional Planning Research and Projects (Re-Advertised) - Lake Basin Development Authority

Manager, Regional Planning Research and Projects (Re-Advertised)

Lake Basin Development Authority is a Regional Development Authority mandated to spearhead Development within the Lake Victoria Basin and its catchment regions, with a view of “fostering sustainable economic development and empowerment of the communities.”

In view of this and as part of fulfilling our Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012, the following positions are open for application from qualified professionals.

 

Reports to Chief Manager- Planning. He or she will be responsible for:-

• Overall formulation of integrated plans, coordination and management of planning services including Research and Development; Monitoring and Evaluation and Resource Centre services.
• Design, develop and improve new and existing projects.
• Manage planning, research resources within budget and project schedules.
• Coordination of preparation and review of Organizational work plan

Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, Natural Sciences or any social science with post-graduate qualification in Project Planning & Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or equivalent.
• A master’s degree in resource planning or Strategic planning will be an added advantage.
• Membership with relevant professional body

Relevant Experience & Skills:

• At least 5 years in senior management position, excellent planning, monitoring & evaluation skills, highly polished analytical and problem identification and solving skills.
• Must be computer literate with familiarity or has a good understanding of modern planning tools and other resource mapping processes/techniques for planning and development.
• Familiarity with national and regional planning systems, RDAs policy and Vision 2030 objectives are definite advantages.
• Coordination, management, conceptualization and report writing skills are extremely essential and good interpersonal and communication skills

Personal Attributes:

• Honesty and confidentiality, ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their applications quoting the job reference on the envelope, accompanied by a detailed CV with three referees and day time telephone contacts, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, to reach the undersigned on or before Monday 6th December 2010

The Managing Director,
Lake Basin Development Authority
P.O. Box 1516-40100,
Kisumu

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Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) Officer Job in Kenya - German Foundation for World Population (DSW

Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) Officer

Our Ref: M&E:2010

German Foundation for World Population (DSW) is an International Non-governmental Organization working in the area of reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, Youth empowerment, population and environment.

DSW seeks to fill the above mentioned position based at the national offices in Nairobi with frequent travel to the field.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Facilitate the Design and implementation of all monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures as per the monitoring and evaluation framework
• Facilitate documentation and dissemination of institutional M&E results generated from program implementation.
• Ensure compilation of high quality reports and other written documents for submission to donors and other stakeholders
• Ensure the collation and documentation of programme experiences and best practices
• Facilitate capacity building of partner organization on M&E issues.
• Validate data sent from the field by periodic` monitoring of the existing database management system.
• Ensure effective documentation and maintenance of the information resource centres.
• Facilitate periodic review of programme performance of all DSW Kenya funded programmes.
• Contribute towards the development of new action programmes/programme design.
• Support operational research activities in the organization.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in, statistics, population studies, any relevant social science or its equivalent
• At least 2 years demonstrable experience working in health related M&E preferably with multi-donor funded programs exposure to CDC,EU and USAID M&E systems a plus.
• Demonstrable experience in writing donor reports
• Good communication and capacity building skills
• Exposure to programme design,research and IT a plus .
• The person will be value driven, be a team player and display high level of interpersonal skills
• At least 3 year experience in a similar/related position is a requirement.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

DSW is an equal opportunity employer

Send your application letter and attach a cv to monitoring2010@dswkenya.org before 3rd December 2010.

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Statistician job vacancy in Uganda

Job Role: To collect, store, analyze, interpret and disseminate Information Technology related data in line with the mandate of NITA-U.
Reporting to: IT Surveys Officer
Key Result Areas: Identify National IT Data Requirements; Develop and implement an IT Data Collection, Analysis, Reporting, Dissemination Framework, System & Tool
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Facilitate the develoment and maintenance of a National IT Data Bank; Compile Statistical reports in line with NITA-U’s mandate;
Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in Statistics (B Stat) or Statistics & Economics (BSc. Stat/Econ) closely related qualification; Formal certifications/ qualifications in an Computer Science, Information Technology or any other closely related area; Membership to the Uganda Statistical Society or any other is an added advantage.
Experience: A Minimum of two year’s working experience as a Statistician in a reputable Public or Private Organization;

Ministry of Information and Communications Technology
P.O. Box 7817,
Kampala
Uganda.
The Republic of Uganda

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Performance Analyst Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a Performance Analyst position.

Role of the Position

• Performance processing and Maintenance – optimization of the completeness, correctness and timeliness of data
• Performance Analysis – evaluate, interpreting and present the periodic results of portfolio manager investment decisions after a defined investment or measure period
• Performance Attribution – provide senior management with valuable analytic feedback on the relative contributions of asset allocations and security selections to portfolio returns and in general about the strengths and weaknesses of the investment decision process objectively in light of investment strategies and capital market conditions
• Tracking NSE Stocks performance over given period and giving insights on the same to the Investment Team
• Protect the firm’s reputation by ensuring that rates of return and performance attributions are tolerably accurate, and to contribute to its effectiveness by sharing their insight into the sources of those returns
• Selecting a valid benchmark against which to measure investment results is essential to reporting performance fairly
• Disseminate independent intelligence reports to the senior management
• Resolving issues around some strategic clients

Responsibilities

• Ensure liaison between Front office, Custodian, Fund Accounting and the Operations teams to ensure accurate reporting of the performance and attribution data
• Work closely with Fund accounting and the Operations to ensure the highest quality fund accounting data, delivered in the most efficient method, and within the desired time frames
• Production, interpretation and presentation of weekly intelligence reports on data processing and it’s management
• Calculation of benchmarks using various relevant indices
• Updating and maintaining the house view on a daily base
• Investigation of all accounting errors (overdrawn accounts, huge untraded cash balances for considerably long periods) and the resolution of these issues involving the Fund Accounting, Operations and the Investment teams
• Work closely with the Fund Accounting and the Operations teams to make sure that the performance analyst has the highest quality fund accounting data, delivered in the most efficient method, and within the desired time frames
• Active data extraction and migration to produce performance and attribution reports in Excel that will contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual performance during senior management and client reporting
• The production and reporting of all monthly, quarterly and annual returns for all clients / accounts
• The production and reporting of in-depth attribution analysis quarterly and annually all existing asset categories

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• A degree in Statistics with a good knowledge in investments
• At least 2-3 years experience in a busy back office preferably in either Fund Accounting or Operations or both in reputable Fund Management Firm
• Well developed Information Communication and Technology (ICT) skills with hands on experience in programming, pro-efficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Conversant with routine investment issues affecting investments
• Ability to present complex analysis with simplicity, clarity and professionalism
• Highly analytical and organized with degree of initiative
• Strong interpersonal, team leading, oral and written communication skills are a requirement for this position

Please send your CV and remuneration details: theleadrecruiter@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Principal Results Specialist

Position title: Chief Statistician
Grade: PL-3
Position N°: 0674

Reference: ADB/010/74
Publication date: 25/05/2010
Closing date: 24/06/2010

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Division Manager, the Chief Statistician will:

• Provide leadership and advice on economic statistics relating to concepts, methods, classifications, best practices in such areas as: national accounts, prices, international trade, domestic trade, business, industries, finance, money, non-market services, debt, private sector, etc.;
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base on social and cross-sectoral statistics relating to the concepts, methods, classifications, best practices in such areas as demography, employment, health, education, poverty and living conditions, housing, environment, gender, governance, infrastructures, etc.;
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Bank’s statistical databases, including access, interface and utilization;
• Provide expert advice on statistical matters, develop methodological frameworks and apply quantitative methods, such as trend analyses and forecasting methods to estimate socio-economic aggregates of African countries at the regional and sub-regional levels and provide analysis of socio-economic trends in African countries;
• Coordinate and undertake analytical and methodological studies mainly on building a framework for monitoring and evaluating development indicators to support the Results Measurement Framework for the Bank;
• Provide statistical and analytical support to meet the operational and research needs of organizational units throughout the Bank by providing advice and assistance on use of appropriate statistical methods and techniques, on data sources, its availability and quality, and by participating in missions where statistical issues are of particular importance;
• Provide the statistical input for the Bank Group’s Annual Report, the African Development Report, the African Economic Outlook and other important Bank publications;
• Prepare publications for dissemination within the Bank and to officials and institutions in member countries; and review data for consistency, accuracy and reliability in Bank reports;
• Represent the Bank at international and regional meetings and provide guidance on statistical issues and applications;
• Assist in preparing coherent implementation work plans for each core activity of the division based on country driven activities
• Assist the Division Manager in quality control of the work of the Division and also act as Manager in his/her absence.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Masters degree or its equivalent in statistics, economics or a related field with a strong background in quantitative methods;
• Preferably a minimum of  7 years of relevant working experience in a research or development institution;
• Must be highly competent in applying statistical methods, including forecasting techniques, and in the use of statistical computer programs;
• Ability to work in a complex multicultural environment;  Ability to organize and effectively manage work teams;
• Must have coordinated a least a survey programme or managed statistical projects
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), SAP desirable;
• Proficiency in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted.

Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: recruit@afdb.org) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.

The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.