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Research on Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) Senior Visiting Research Fellows
REPOA is a non-profit Non Governmental Organization (NGO), registered under the laws of Tanzania with the key functions of undertaking and facilitating research as well as conducting and coordinating training and promoting dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

The Vision of REPOA is to be a leading research institution in the production of knowledge to address development challenges and its overall objective is to contribute to the development of Tanzania by facilitating the creation and use of knowledge.

To achieve both the vision and overall objective, REPOA works hand in hand with various stakeholders which include; the Government of Tanzania (GoT), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), researchers, research institutions, private sector and various International Development Partners.

The institution envisages a number of medium term goals.

Some of these include;

* To strengthen the capacity of the intellectual resource (of both the producers and users of the knowledge products),
* To undertake, facilitate and encourage strategic research, and
* To facilitate and stimulate the utilization of research findings and increase the use of evidences-based decision making.

REPOA invites applications from senior academic scholars with extensive research experience (on sabbatical or recently retired), to spend six to twelve months at the institution spearheading research in the areas of ‘Growth and Poverty’, ‘Vulnerability and Social Protection’, Climate Change, Governance, and Service Provision.

Duties and responsibilities

* Design, coordinate and undertake research, covering both theoretical, empirical and policy issues; The final work, to be published locally and internationally, will be widely disseminated.
* Facilitate seminars on mentioned research areas.
* Work with a team of researchers to build their capacity in conducting research in these areas.

Required Qualifications and Skills

* PhD in Economics or Social Sciences;
* Over six years of post PhD research experience in teaching and research specialising in economic, socioeconomic policies and development issues in least developed countries;
* Strong capabilities in quantitative analysis;
* Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Proven ability to share knowledge and being open to sharing experiences with others;
* A distinguished record of published work under either of these two areas, and
* An extensive professional network.

Conditions

* REPOA will provide travel and an attractive living allowance.

Mode of Application

Qualified applicants are welcome to apply and should send their typed application letter, detailed CV, including two referees to the address below.

REPOA has publications and reports on these research areas within the Tanzanian context which we can provide to interested parties

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director,
Research on Poverty Alleviation
157 Migombani Street, Regent Estate
P.O. Box 33223, Dar es Salaam

Phone: (22) 2700083 / 0784 555 655

Fax: (22) 2775738

Email: repoa @ repoa.or.tz

Research on Poverty Alleviation, REPOA, undertakes and facilitates research, conducts and coordinates training, and promotes dialogue and development of policy for pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.

www.repoa.or.tz

HR Officer Job in Nairobi CBD - Large Restaurant / Catering Company

Large Restaurant / Catering company based in the CBD is looking for an HR Officer to manage all of its HR operations.

The ideal candidate for this HR Officer role:

• 3-5 years work experience as an HR officer
• Good HR Law knowledge
• Strong Computer and Admin Skills
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is desirable
• Managed payroll before
• Fantastic communication skills
• Fluent in English with knowledge of Kiswahili

This is an exciting opportunity to be an instrumental part of this dynamic company.

For more information please email Jamie Pujara: jamie@tintin.co.ke a two page CV and cover letter by 30th July 2011.

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Product Development Engineer Job Vacancy in Safaricom Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the VAS Technical department within Technical & IT Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Product Development Engineer
Ref: TECHNICAL_PDE_JULY_2011

Reporting to the Principal Product Development Engineer, the holder of the position will engage in activities relating to software development and evolution of the Safaricom data products including integration to business systems.

Software development duties include but not limited to specification, design, development, validation, documentation and evolution of the applications and associated services; performance management; ensuring integrity of the services; maintenance and fault management; and research on new software technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing service applications including integrating to business systems and reporting as per specification from business units ;
• Ensure quality assurance of application logic, data processing and error resolution;
• Develop application documentation including design documents, user guides and technical support guides;
• Maintaining and enhancing applications by making changes to existing software specification as per requirements;
• Liaise with network administrators and information security ensure application integrity;
• Track software advisories and releases to ensure application integrity;
• Regular evaluation & recommendation report on application performance;

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APDK Nairobi Branch Orthopaedic Technologist Job in Kenya

The Association for the Physically Disabled Persons of Kenya (APDK) is a local NGO providing comprehensive rehabilitation services with the aim of,

“Empowering physically challenged persons to overcome their physically limitations and empower them economically and socially to become self reliant and fully integrated members of their communities.”

The APDK Nairobi Branch seeks to employ a self-motivated Nairobi Branch Orthopaedic Technologist to supervise and manager orthopaedic services offered in the orthopaedic workshop situated in Nairobi.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• To lead the orthopaedic services department programs to realise its goals and objectives.
• Take responsibility over the day-to-day running of orthopaedic services workshop.
• Organize, direct, motivate, and coordinate orthopaedic workshop department services and staff.

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Bridge International Academies Training Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Training Officer

Job Location: Nairobi

Client Profile:

Our client, Bridge International Academies is a startup 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.

Bridge have already launched the first 25 schools in their network in the slums of Nairobi with tremendous success, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million families in Africa

Bridge International has developed an extensive Training Institute for their new Teachers. Candidates are recruited from the local community and then trained to become effective Teachers in only 7 weeks.

The training program is highly effective because it focuses on the most practical areas they need to master to succeed from the first day of school. For example, Teacher Training focuses on assessment tools, classroom management and discipline, and implementing scripted lesson plans, which are based on the Kenyan national curriculum.

Role Overview:

Our client has developed an extremely detailed and rigorous instructional approach to enable a broad universe of potential teachers from local slum neighbourhoods to be extremely effective in the classroom. The teachers come with a minimum of secondary school certificates, some with and some without previous teaching experience.

The Training Officer is responsible for facilitating and implementing an intensive 7 week training program designed to develop strong future teachers. Training occurs in a very fast-paced environment and requires a dedicated Training Officer.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Provide daily training and facilitation, according to detailed guidelines and session scripts created to train new teachers, who will work in challenging settings.
• Must be skilful in managing large groups of people (60-100 adult trainees).
• Document all trainee concerns, questions, accomplishments and outcomes on a lap top computer.
• Work with a team to make improvements to presentations
• Meet with senior trainers to share results and feedback from daily presentations.
• Manage a team of 2-4 conference assistants to oversee documentation of attendance, trainee test scores, and trainees’ participation scores for sessions.
• Record individual scores for trainees as they teach sample lessons in small groups.
• Visit schools and provide feedback to teachers, based on skills taught in training sessions.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or related qualification from a reputable university.

Experience Required:

• Prior experience training large groups (60+ people) over several weeks is a plus.
• Supervisory/management experience is a plus.
• Must have experience facilitating training sessions, preferably for groups of 60 or more participants.
• Must have experience teaching or working in a school, preferably in a slum area.

Other Technical Requirements

• Use of hands-on training methods such as large group discussion, modelling (demonstrating) how to use tools, small group discussion, observation and providing feedback using a rubric.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have excellent paper and computer organization skills.

Computer Skills

• Strong computer skills, including Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, video and internet

Personality Requirements:

• The Training Officer position requires a team player with initiative, problem solving skills and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in speech and behavior.
• Outgoing, energetic and friendly personality who is able to manage stress well.
• Must be comfortable giving and receiving feedback in order to improve performance

How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services
Email: info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 25 July 2011