Monday, July 11, 2011

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AMREF National Wash Alliance Coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:53 AM PDT


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
  • Overall management of the Secretariat, promote and strengthen partnership in line with partnership agreements of the Kenya WASH Alliance
  • Lead in the production of donor reports and ensure compliance with donor requirements
  • Support monitoring and evaluation of the project, in line with the Kenya WASH Alliance framework
  • Oversee implementation of joint project activities conducted by the partners in Kajiado County
  • Manage recruitment, selection and contracts with external consultants for implementation of joint activities
  • Effective management of financial, logistical and administrative needs of the Secretariat
  • Support the development of joint WASH Alliance proposals for fundraising.
Qualifications & Competencies
  • The ideal candidate should have a Masters Degree in Public Health, Sanitary Engineering or relevant Social Science discipline with at least five years programming work experience on social components of WASH service delivery at senior level.
  • Experience in alliance building and networking; in-country knowledge and network within the WASH sector and stakeholders from public, private and civil society;
  • strong and proven track record in programme development and implementation, including budget and contract management of donor funded projects;
  • good people management, supervisory and mentoring skills;
  • must have excellent oral and written skills.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional.

If you would like to join this team, send your CV and 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

Please quote the position and reference number (KWA/HR/001/2011) in the email subject matter.

Deadline for submission is July 20, 2011.

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

Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Voluntary Agreement for Energy Efficient Display Refrigerators and Air Conditioners

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:38 AM PDT


Government of Kenya

Consultancy Announcement

For Individual Consultants / Contractors (IC) (Not Firms)

Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Voluntary Agreement for Energy Efficient Display Refrigerators and Air Conditioners

Duty Station: Project Management Unit, Teleposta Towers, Nairobi

Duration: 15 working days over 3 months

Background

The Standards and Labeling Programme is a 5 year initiative designed to remove barriers to market transformation of energy efficient products and services in Kenya with replication effect to 4 other East African Community (EAC) countries of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

The goal of the Programme is to reduce energy (electricity) related CO2 emissions in Kenya and the EAC Countries by improving the energy efficiency of selected appliances and equipment in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Sectors.

This will be achieved by market transformation towards high-energy efficient appliances through the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Efficiency Labels

The main objective of the project is to remove the barriers to rapid and widespread uptake of energy efficient motors in the industrial sector; refrigerators in the residential; display refrigerators in the commercial sector; air-conditioners in the commercial and residential sectors; and lighting in the three sectors.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to develop Voluntary Agreements between user and Government Agency for efficient commercial display refrigerators and hotel air conditioners.

Deliverables

The main output of this consultancy assignment will be a detailed scheme document for consultation.

The draft report will be reviewed by the PMU who will provide comments and recommendations to the consultant. Thereafter, the consultant will submit the final report taking into consideration the recommendations from the PMU and Project Technical Teams.

Degree of Expertise and Qualifications

The selected Consultant for this assignment shall be required to possess the following expertise:
  • Expertise and /or professional experience in Commercial Law and or Engineering.
  • Good knowledge and Professional experience in the Commercial Sector
  • Knowledge of the local energy sector
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Excellent facilitation and good interpersonal skills;
  • Advanced computer literacy to include professional/technical presentations;
  • Proven experience working with the related stakeholders;
  • Demonstrable excellent knowledge and expertise and experience in institutional assessments,
All applications should be submitted to consultants.ken@undp.org on or before close of business 18 July 2011

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and application requirements can be accessed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Consultancy Services for Development of an Elaborate Plan for Introduction of Harmonized Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling System

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:37 AM PDT


Government of Kenya

Consultancy Announcement

Consultancy Services for Development of an Elaborate Plan for Introduction of
Harmonized Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling System in the EAC Region

Duty Station: Project Management Unit, Teleposta Towers, Nairobi

Background

The Standards and Labeling Programme is a 5 year initiative designed to remove barriers to market transformation of energy efficient products and services in Kenya with replication effect to 4 other East African Community (EAC) countries of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

The goal of the Programme is to reduce energy (electricity) related CO2 emissions in Kenya and the EAC Countries by improving the energy efficiency of selected appliances and equipment in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Sectors.

This will be achieved by market transformation towards high-energy efficient appliances through the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Efficiency Labels

The main objective of the project is to remove the barriers to rapid and widespread uptake of energy efficient motors in the industrial sector; refrigerators in the residential; display refrigerators in the commercial sector; air-conditioners in the commercial and residential
sectors; and lighting in the three sectors.

Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to develop a plan for implementation of harmonized standards and labeling program in the EAC.

The consultant will prepare a programme to replicate activities in other EAC countries and advise the optimal use of available resources. The Consultant will propose on the establishment of Energy Standards And Labels Network in EAC

Duration

30 working days over 4 months (4 Country Missions, 2-3 working days in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda)

Degree of Expertise and Qualifications
The selected Consultant for this assignment shall be required to possess the following expertise:
  • Master of Science in the relevant field
  • Expertise and /or professional experience in Energy Efficiency field, Economics and or Policy analysis.
  • Good knowledge and Professional experience in the Industrial equipment
  • Experience in development of Energy Efficiency Standards and Label Classification.
  • Knowledge of the energy sector and particularly Energy (Electricity) Efficiency and conservation in industry Association between
International and Kenyan based consultant(s) is encouraged

Interested and Qualified consultants should submit their application which should include the following;
  1. CVs and P11 form (must and can be obtained from the UNDP Website)
  2. Proposal for implementation of the include detailed methodology assignment
All applications should be submitted to consultants.ken@undp.org on or before close of business 18 July 2011.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Consultancy Services for the Training Needs Assessment for S&L Stakeholders

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:35 AM PDT


Government of Kenya

Consultancy Announcement

(For Individual Consultants)

Consultancy Services for the Training Needs Assessment for S&L Stakeholders

Duration: 30 work days spread over a period of 3 months

Background

The Standards and Labeling Programme is a 5 year initiative designed to remove barriers to market transformation of energy efficient products and services in Kenya with replication effect to 4 other East African Community (EAC) countries of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

The goal of the Programme is to reduce energy (electricity) related CO2 emissions in Kenya and the EAC Countries by improving the energy efficiency of selected appliances and equipment in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Sectors.

This will be achieved by market transformation towards high-energy efficient appliances through the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Efficiency Labels

The main objective of the project is to remove the barriers to rapid and widespread uptake of energy efficient motors in the industrial sector; refrigerators in the residential; display refrigerators in the commercial sector; air-conditioners in the commercial and residential sectors; and lighting in the three sectors.

Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to assess the Training Needs for key stakeholder organizations involved in the implementation of the S &L Programme's verification and enforcement system.

Scope of Services
  1. Prepare a detailed work plan for the activities within the assignment showing the timelines to achieve the set objectives
  2. A report of specific capacity building needs for S & L implementation at the professional level, recommendation of training area priorities, and a plan for implementing the training for KRA (Customs), KEBS, ACA and NEMA.
Degree of Expertise and Qualifications

The selected Consultant (s) for this assignment shall possess an advanced university degree in Human Resource, Economics, Corporate Communication, Public Relations, Social Sciences or any relevant field. In addition, the consultant shall possess the following skills and competencies:
  • Broad understanding of Import Regulations, Trade Policies, Pre-Shipment Regulations issues in the context of the energy sector;
  • Sound and up-to-date appreciation and understanding of outlined Energy Standards and Labels theme areas for the training;
  • Demonstrable, excellent data collection, analysis and report writing skills
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Excellent facilitation and good interpersonal skills;
  • Advanced computer literacy to include professional/technical presentations;
  • Proven experience working with the related stakeholders;
  • Demonstrable excellent knowledge and expertise and experience in institutional assessments,
All applications should be submitted to consultants.ken@undp.org on or before close of business 18 July 2011 The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and application requirements can be accessed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling System

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:24 AM PDT


Government of Kenya

Consultancy Announcement

For Individual Consultants / Contractors (IC)

Consultancy Services for the Preparation of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling System

Duty Station: Project Management Unit, Teleposta Towers, Nairobi

Duration: 40 working days over 4 months (1 Country Mission- 5 days in Kenya)

Background

The Standards and Labeling Programme is a 5 year initiative designed to remove barriers to market transformation of energy efficient products and services in Kenya with replication effect to 4 other East African Community (EAC) countries of Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

The goal of the Programme is to reduce energy (electricity) related CO2 emissions in Kenya and the EAC Countries by improving the energy efficiency of selected appliances and equipment in Residential, Commercial and Industrial Sectors.

This will be achieved by market transformation towards high-energy efficient appliances through the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Efficiency Labels

The main objective of the project is to remove the barriers to rapid and widespread uptake of energy efficient motors in the industrial sector; refrigerators in the residential; display refrigerators in the commercial sector; air-conditioners in the commercial and residential sectors; and lighting in the three sectors.

Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to make an inventory and carry out a desk review of the most appropriate international appliance energy performance test procedures, Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Energy Label schemes for adoption in Kenya.

This will be applicable for all the five products under consideration in this programme. The Consultant will then make recommendations on the appropriate test procedures, MEPS and Energy Efficiency labels to be adopted in Kenya for the five products. This will address Outcome 1 highlighted in the previous section.

Deliverables

The main output of this consultancy assignment will be a detailed scheme document for consultation.

This document would cover the requirements spelt out under paragraphs 2-11(see detailed TOR in the UNDP Kenya website) including the system proposed for energy efficiency and product labeling of the selected appliances by incorporating the testing standards, testing methodologies, grading criteria and application procedures.

The report will also cover the regulations, including standards and labeling format for enforcing the energy efficiency labeling of appliances in Kenya.

Degree of Expertise and Qualifications

The selected Consultant for this assignment shall be required to possess the following expertise:
  • Bachelor of Science in relevant field with extensive experience
  • Expertise and /or professional experience in Energy Efficiency field.
  • Good knowledge and Professional experience in the Industrial equipment
  • Experience in development of Energy Efficiency Standards and Label Classification.
  • Knowledge of the energy sector and particularly Energy (Electricity) Efficiency and conservation in industry
  • Association between International and Kenyan based consultant(s) is encouraged
All applications should be submitted to consultants.ken@undp.org on or before close of business 18 July 2011.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirements can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

Cooperative Bank Account Relationship Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:19 AM PDT


Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, "the Kingdom Bank" is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for dynamic, creative and self oriented professionals to fill the position of:

Account Relationship Manager

The successful person will be reporting to the Head - Corporate Banking & Trade Finance and will be based in Mombasa

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Head, Corporate Banking & Trade Finance, the role holder will maintain & market for new corporate clients & manage his corporate portfolio to ensure that the Bank maximises it returns from the relationship and that the client remains completely satisfied.

Main Duties:
  • In liaison with the Head, CBTF, identify potential corporate clients.
  • Analyse the targeted corporate client's possible needs.
  • In liaison with the Head CBTF& other ARMs, prepare a visit itinerary for the existing portfolio.
  • Visit and assess possible needs for the client or cross selling opportunities.
  • Prepare & circulate a call report for the client .i.e. post visit analysis of the client
  • Respond as appropriate to the actionable points based on the analysis of the client's needs.
  • Obtain all the necessary documents for a thorough analysis of a facility request as per the bank's Lending manual & credit policy.
  • Present the completed loan application to the Credit Committee and obtain its' approval/decline.
  • Ensure that the perfection of securities has been done correctly, the correct amounts have been charged, where necessary, the property has been insured against all perils for the full amount and the Bank's interest in noted in the insurance documents.
  • Authorise the disbursement of funds.
  • Confirm with the respective branch that security documents for each facility are received and safely kept.
  • Promptly advice the Remedial Credit Unit clients that require their attention before the position gets from bad to worse.
Job specification:

The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
  • A degree in a business related field i.e Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration or Economics or Banking/Finance.
  • AKIB or ACIB
  • Previous experience in a successful bank or lending Unit within the bank with at least 5 years experience in Lending & Relationship Management
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 15th July 2011.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: ARM/3/HRD/2011

The Director
Human Resources Division
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 48231 - 00100
Nairobi

Cooperative Bank Business Development Manager - Shares Registry Job in Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:16 AM PDT


Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment?

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, "the Kingdom Bank" is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the position of:

Business Development Manager - Shares Registry

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Head, Shares Registry, the role holder will co-ordinate marketing activities to expand the customer base and delivery of efficient registrar services to clients as well as undertaking initiatives to add value to the existing clientele.

Main duties
  • Marketing and preparation of marketing proposals, cross selling/promoting the bank's services and making presentations to prospective clients for new and existing business mandates which include Shares Registration, Bond and Cheque Writing Services.
  • Relationship management for new and existing clients, preparation of fee structures/quotations as well as Collection of fees from clients.
  • Product development, new job ideas, implementation and training on products and services to other departments of the bank.
  • For unquoted companies and societies - OTC transactions co-ordination and according advise where necessary
  • Co-ordination of corporate actions and activities with the Shares Operations Team - AGMs attendance, dividends, bonus and ensuring that all compliance issues are adhered to.
  • Clear understanding of and implementation of the departments tactical plans in line with the bank's overall strategic plans
  • Oversee preparation, issuance and execution of service agreements.
  • Preparation of Budgets and Income and Expenditure Accounts.
Job Specification/Experience

The incumbents will be required to possess the following attributes/skills:-
  • A graduate in a business related discipline.
  • CPS (K) qualification and Membership of ICPSK.
  • At least 3-5 years experience in a related field
  • Good communication skills - Selling, marketing and presentation skills
  • Accounting and analytical skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and observe tight deadlines
  • Ability to delight customers
  • Strong - personal skills and ability to relate well with both internal and external customers
  • Ability to create strong networks with market players
  • A good Knowledge and understanding of Banking and Financial products/ services particularly stock market operations, investment stocks, shares registration procedures, NSE regulations and compliance requirements
  • Computer knowledge - MS-Word, PowerPoint and Excel, a must.
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 15th July 2011.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: BDM/3/HRD/2011.

The Director
Human Resources Division
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 48231 - 00100
Nairobi.

Natіоn Mеdіa Grоuр Sub Edіtоrѕ and Buѕіnеѕѕ Rероrtеrѕ Jobs in Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:13 AM PDT


Edіtоrіal Dерartmеnt

Thе Natіоn Mеdіa Grоuр іѕ thе largеѕt іndереndеnt mеdіa hоuѕе іn Eaѕt and Cеntral Afrісa wіth ореratіоnѕ іn рrіnt, еlесtrоnісѕ and dіgіtal mеdіa and a ѕtrоng рrеѕеnсе іn Kеnуa, Uganda, Tanzanіa and Rwanda.

Thе grоuр ѕееkѕ tо соnѕоlіdatе markеt lеadеrѕhір bу rесruіtіng thе fоllоwіng роѕіtіоnѕ іn thе Edіtоrіal dерartmеnt.

Sub еdіtоrѕ

Thіѕ роѕіtіоn rеquіrеѕ a natural lіnguіѕtіс flaіr, ехсеllеnt соmmand оf Englіѕh and an abіlіtу tо uѕе languagе іn іntеrеѕtіng and рlеaѕant waуѕ. Thе іdеal сandіdatе wіll alѕо havе a gіft fоr dеtaіl and an abіlіtу tо јudgе quісklу and оbјесtіvеlу.

Jоb Dеѕсrірtіоn

Aѕ a ѕub-еdіtоr, уоu wіll bе рart оf a dуnamіс and talеntеd tеam and ехресtеd tо quісklу еdіt and fit сору tо thе finеѕt јоurnalіѕtіс ѕtandardѕ, соrrесt grammatісal and faсtual еrrоrѕ, rеwrіtе ѕtоrіеѕ and еlіmіnatе lіbеl.

Yоu wіll bе rеѕроnѕіblе fоr рagе laуоut and wrіtе іntеrеѕtіng hеadlіnеѕ fоr уоur ѕtоrіеѕ. An abіlіtу tо соnсеіvе nеwѕ graрhісѕ, сrеatіvеlу ѕеlесt and сrор рhоtоѕ and wrіtе іntеrеѕtіng, but aссuratе and rеlеvant сaрtіоnѕ, іѕ alѕо a rеquіrеmеnt.

Qualіfiсatіоnѕ
  • A dеgrее іn јоurnalіѕm, оr a dеgrее іn anу оthеr fiеld, рluѕ a dірlоma іn јоurnalіѕm
  • Thrее уеarѕ ехреrіеnсе aѕ a ѕub еdіtоr
  • Abіlіtу tо wоrk wіth mіnіmum ѕuреrvіѕіоn and mееt dеadlіnеѕ.
Buѕіnеѕѕ Rероrtеrѕ
Dо уоu havе a nоѕе fоr nеwѕ and a dеѕіrе tо bе thе bеѕt іn Buѕіnеѕѕ јоurnalіѕm?

Arе уоu an ехреrt іn уоur ѕресіalіѕm?

Can уоu rероrt buѕіnеѕѕ and dо nеwѕ fеaturеѕ and analуѕіѕ?

Thеn wе рrоbablу havе a јоb fоr уоu.

Thе Natіоn rеquіrеѕ hіgh ѕtandardѕ оf рrоfеѕѕіоnal соmреtеnсе and іntеgrіtу оf іtѕ rероrtеrѕ. Thеу muѕt nоt оnlу takе aѕѕіgnmеntѕ frоm thеіr еdіtоr, but alѕо ѕееk thеіr оwn ехсluѕіvеѕ and tо gо bеуоnd рrеѕѕ rеlеaѕеѕ and рublіс ѕtatеmеntѕ tо find thе rеal ѕtоrу and thе еvіdеnсе tо ѕuрроrt іt.

Qualіfiсatіоnѕ
  • A dеgrее іn јоurnalіѕm, оr anу оthеr buѕіnеѕѕ rеlatеd dеgrее, рluѕ a dірlоma іn јоurnalіѕm оr dеmоnѕtrablу ѕuреrіоr ѕkіllѕ іn Buѕіnеѕѕ јоurnalіѕm
  • Twо уеarѕ ехреrіеnсе aѕ a ѕub еdіtоr оr a rероrtеr;
  • Abіlіtу tо wоrk wіth mіnіmum ѕuреrvіѕіоn and mееt dеadlіnеѕ.
Intеrеѕtеd сandіdatеѕ whо mееt thе abоvе сrіtеrіa maу еmaіl thеіr aррlісatіоnѕ and dеtaіlеd CVѕ оnlіnе tо: httр://сarееrѕ.natіоnmеdіa.соm bеfоrе 22nd Julу 2011.

Nоtе: Wе ѕhall оnlу соntaсt thе ѕhоrtlіѕtеd aррlісantѕ

Zitron Maintenance Engineer Job in Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:11 AM PDT


Applications are awaited for interested and qualified candidates.

Applications are to be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant qualifications with contactable references.

Minimum requirements:
  • University Degree in at least one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Project Management
Relevant experience:
  • Building & Building Maintenance Management
  • Diesel Generators
  • Electrical Installations
  • Financial Budgeting & Forecasting
Responsibilities:
  • Building Civils, plumbing and electrical maintenance management
  • Electrical generator installations & maintenance
  • Project Management of future casino installations
  • Project management & costing of small ongoing Civil projects related to casino operations
  • Budgeting & forecasting of the Maintenance Department
Salary Negotiable on relevant experience.

Salary expectations to be indicated in application letter.

Cv's to be email to: zitronkenya@gmail.com

No telephonic enquire s will be permitted, only email correspondence.

TMEA Regional Standards Officer, Regional Private Sector Standards Platform Job Vacancy

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:10 AM PDT


TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) in collaboration with the East African Business Council (EABC) and partners has commenced a long-term programme of support to the East Africa Standards Platform (EASP) for advocacy and engagement on harmonised standards in the East Africa Community (EAC) region.

The main objective of EASP is to support the establishment of a harmonised standards and technical regulation framework among EAC Partner States with a view of removing barriers to trade and consequently reduce the associated costs in the EAC market.


Applications are invited from suitable candidates to provide technical support as Regional Standards Officer (RSO) to be based at the EABC, who will be responsible to the EASP Executive Committee and will set the overall strategic plan in agreement with TMEA.

The candidate will also be expected to regularly meet with, and provide quarterly reports to, EASP Executive Committee, East African Business Council Research and Policy Advisor and through that position to the TMEA PSO/CSO programme. The Regional Standards Officer is expected to manage and coordinate the delivery of the strategic plan of the Platform as agreed with TMEA.

Terms of reference for this post and an application form can be obtained at TradeMark East Africa's website www.trademarkea.com

Any queries should be directed to procurement@trademarkea.com only.

The closing date for application 29 July 2011.

Completed application form and CV should be emailed to procurement@trademarkea.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Nature Conservancy Kenya Program Manager Career Opportunity

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:09 AM PDT


The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states within the United States and more than 33 countries worlwide.

Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

The organization is looking for a talented individual to fill the post of Kenya Program Manager.

Essential Functions:

The Kenya Program Manager is responsible for implementing strategic activities and working with numerous partners to achieve program objectives in Kenya.

She / He works closely with the Africa Region staff, other divisions of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), government agencies, regional institutions, NGOs, multilateral and bilateral agencies, land and water managers, communities and the private sector to develop, coordinate and implement conservation strategies.

The current program involves a large community conservation focus in northern Kenya working with numerous partners.

The Kenya Program Manager will develop and manager annual work plans with these partners to clearly define TNC's technical and financial contribution to joint conservation and livelihood objectives.

Monitoring project outcomes through an adaptive management approach is a critical TNC process that will need to be managed by this position with support from the TNC Africa Conservation Director.

The Kenya Program Manager is charged to grow the existing program by gaining Government support and by securing additional funding. This will require the Kenya Program Manager to meet frequently with Government of Kenya officials, Overseas Development Agencies, and private donors. Both government and private fundraising will be supported and coordinated by existing TNC fundraising staff in Kenya and America.
The Kenya Program Manager represents TNC in relationships and negotiations with government agencies, regional institutions, multilateral and bilateral agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, communities, and multi-stakeholder working groups in Kenya.

A key aspect of the position will be to develop a sustainable business model for this program.

This may include sustainable financing, tourism development, additional partnerships and creative thinking.

Essential functions include:
  • Maintain and establish key partnerships with international, regional, national and local governmental, multilateral, bilateral, and nongovernmental organizations that can help advance TNC's conservation objectives in Kenya. Raise awareness of TNC's mission, goals and capacity among key government, multilateral, bilateral, NGO and local authority officials.
  • Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of practical, innovative strategies by TNC and our partners to conserve priority places, species, ecosystem services and improve benefits for local people.
  • Help TNC Africa Region raise private and public funds for the program by helping write and edit grant proposals and conducting donor visits.
  • Develop policy statements and documents for conferences and coordinate TNC participation in priority conferences.
The Kenya Program Manager works closely with staff of the Africa Region, as well as TNC's Conservation Lands Program, Freshwater, Marine and Climate Change teams.

Basic Qualifications:
  • BA/BS degree and 5 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
  • Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.).
Benefits

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.

As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume/CV and cover letter to Africa@tnc.org subject line: KENYA PROGRAM MANAGER.

Applications must be submitted by Friday July 29, 2011 to be considered.

Uganda Country Manager - Great Lakes Programme Job Vacancy International Alert

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:08 AM PDT


Alert is recruiting for a new Uganda Country Manager for the Great Lakes Programme. The post will be based in Uganda and will involve frequent travel within and outside the region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all legal, reputational, relational, strategic, administrative and other aspects of the programme.

S/he will oversee the successful implementation of current activities, taking responsibility for sound management as well as monitoring and reporting on impact, and s/he will achieve on-going strategic coherence, consolidation and, where necessary, growth of the programme, successfully raising funds and recruiting new staff, and generally ensuring that Alert's contribution to peacebuilding in Uganda is maximised.

S/he will work closely with Alert's wider Great Lakes Programme, taking an active role in regional strategy and cross-programmatic developments.

The ideal candidate will be educated to Master's Degree, and have significant experience of operational management in an NGO, including responsibility for programming, staffing, financial and administrative system.

S/he will be able to demonstrate success in designing, financing and delivering peacebuilding related programmes, including through leading policy research, and candidates must also be able to demonstrate a sound grasp of current methodologies for monitoring impact of development! peacebuilding interventions.

A dynamic thought leader, s/he will also have a proven ability to lead and mentor a team as well as complex partnership relationships, and be a creative facilitator of sensitive multi-stakeholder processes. Fluency in written and spoken English is also essential.

For an application form and further information visit our website, www.international-alert.org.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15th July 2011.

Please send your completed application form to Rebecca Shepherd at rshepherd@international-alert.org

Please note we do not accept CVs.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources.

Therefore, ifyou have not heard from us within two weeks ofthe closing date, you can assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer.

All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit.

International Alert is a 25-year old independent peacebuilding organisation. We work with people who are directly affected by violent conflict to improve their prospects of peace.

And we seek to influence the policies and ways of working of governments, international organ isations like the UN and multinational companies, to reduce conflict risk and increase the prospects of peace.

Alert's Uganda programme has been running since 2007 and is in an exciting phase of growth and expansion of impact.

It has the following strategic objectives:
  • Harness the potential contribution of oil to Uganda's peaceful development;
  • Facilitate efforts to build a peace economy in Northern Uganda;
  • Foster business networks promoting peace;
  • Proved analytical leadership on the links between economy and conflict/economy and peace in Uganda.
To learn more about how and where we work, visit www.international-alert.org

Tours and Travel Consultant Job in Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:06 AM PDT


A growing Tours and Travel company is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of a Tours and Travel Consultant whose main job content will be to market and coordinate tours and safaris, issue air tickets, design tour packages for target niches, organize safari transport and logistics, liaise with supplying agencies, negotiate and liaise with hotels and assist in general management of the office.

The right candidate should be aged not more than 30 years old and:
  • Have relevant academic qualifications, preferably including a degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Have at least two years relevant experience in a busy tours and travel organization.
  • Posses good commercial and presentation skills.
  • Have excellent internet and marketing skills.
  • Posses knowledge in air travel and ticketing including hands on experience with GDS systems(Galileo or Amadeus)
  • Be able to work with minimal supervision.
Applications should include copies of certificates and detailed CV with at least three referees, stating current salary and addressed to the Director, Email: mashr2011@gmail.com

To be received not later than 15th July 2011.

Concern Worldwide Developing Minimum Standards and Indicators for Well-Being in Urban Slums

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:06 AM PDT


Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries.

Consultancy Opportunities

Developing Minimum Standards and Indicators for Well-Being in Urban Slums

In Kenya's urban areas, Concern is implementing a number of programmes targeting poor households living in the slums to facilitate them build their resilience to shocks and enhance their ability to capitalize on assets to lift them out of poverty.

Concern would like to commission a consultancy to define the minimum standards it should strive towards when working with the urban poor to improve their well-being by identifying the key measurable indicators for sustainable livelihoods and well-being within the slum context and set thresholds against those indicators.


Applications are requested from institutions and individuals to undertake this assignment.

Key qualifications for the assignment are minimum of a Masters' degree in social sciences or a closely related field; minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in research and socio-economic analysis; academic or research experience in urban/regional planning is highly preferred.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

A detailed ToR will be made available by e-mailing nairobi.tenders@concern.net

Interested candidates should submit their applications and proposals to nairobi.tenders@concern.net by 24th July, 2011.

Concern Worldwide Value Chain Analysis for Petty Businesses in Korogocho and Nyalenda Slums

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 09:05 AM PDT


Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world's poorest countries.

Consultancy Opportunities

Value Chain Analysis for Petty Businesses in Korogocho and Nyalenda Slums

In Kenya's urban areas, Concern is implementing a comprehensive Urban Livelihoods and Social Protection programme for poor households living in the slums is commissioning a consultancy to undertake a value chain analysis of the various small scale businesses that beneficiaries are involved in and identify the possible value additions required as well as potential links for them to access markets beyond the slums as well as other major actors in the relevant areas of business.


Candidates applying for this consultancy should have the following key qualifications: minimum of a masters' degree in social sciences, economics, business or a closely related field.

A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in research and micro economic analysis;

Experience in value chain analysis; academic, research, or consulting experience in investment programming; relevant experience in public private partnership in micro-enterprise development

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

A detailed ToR will be made available by e-mailing nairobi.tenders@concern.net

Applications are invited from qualified institutions and individuals.

Interested candidates should submit their applications and proposals to nairobi.tenders@concern.net by 24th July, 2011.

Research Assistant Job in Kenya - EngenderHealth

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:54 AM PDT


Title: Research Assistant

Program: Fistula Care

Reports To: Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor, Fistula Care RCT

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care.

We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

It is routine practice for women to have an indwelling bladder catheter after fistula repair surgery, however scientific evidence on the optimal duration of catheterization is limited.

Fistula Care, a project of EngenderHealth, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is about to embark on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine whether short-term (7 day) catheterization is either equivalent to, or no worse than, longer-term (14 day) catheterization in terms of successful fistula closure.

Shorter-term catheterization would have important implications for service delivery: it would reduce hospital stays for women, free bed space at facilities, reduce costs, allow for a greater number of patients to receive clinical care, and potentially reduce the probability of healthcare-associated infections following surgery.

Job Summary

EngenderHealth is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in hard-to-reach communities in the world. EngenderHealth is seeking to hire a Research Assistant reporting to the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor to work on the research study and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for overseeing day to day study activities at the site to ensure smooth implementation of the study, safety of study participants, and accuracy of the data.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Works with the site investigator at the study site to oversee day to day activities of the study and to facilitate effective communication between the study site, the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor, EngenderHealth/New York, and WHO/Geneva
  • Administers informed consent, and interviews research participants
  • Manages data collection at the study site, including reviewing Case Report Forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy and maintaining study participant files.
  • Provides timely and accurate reports to the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor
  • Assists with planning for monitoring visits
  • Assists during monitoring visits with review and resolution of questions on the CRFs.
  • Works with study site staff to identify problems and resolve those problems identified by staff, as well as during study monitoring visits.
  • Works with site staff and the Regional Study Coordinator/Monitor to resolve queries generated by WHO/Geneva during data entry and cleaning
  • Assures safe storage of data at the study site
  • Oversees follow up of study participants, including scheduling follow-up visits, contacting participants to remind them of upcoming visits, tracing clients who do not return for their scheduled follow-up visit, and distributing transport reimbursements and gifts.
  • Performs other tasks involved in conducting the study as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Experience:
  • Previous experience working on clinical research study desirable
  • Experience conducting interviews or focus group discussions for research purposes
  • Successful completion of Research Ethics Training Course in last 6 months desirable
  • Ability to discuss reproductive and sexual health behavior with women
  • Comfortable working in a health care facility or clinical environment
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Flexible and willing to adapt to new work demands
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and other local languages as appropriate
  • Completed post-secondary education, OR have completed KCSE with a minimum of a C+ (Plus) with a minimum of B- (minus) in English OR completed a diploma in Social Studies/Community Development or equivalent from recognized institutions.
EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

To Apply

Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to view the full job description as well as submit you details online by 28 July 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

EngenderHealth Regional Study Coordinator / Monitor Job in Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:53 AM PDT


Title: Regional Study Coordinator / Monitor

Program: Fistula Care

Reports To: Study Manager, RCT Manager

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care.

We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

It is routine practice for women to have an indwelling bladder catheter after fistula repair surgery, however scientific evidence on the optimal duration of catheterization is limited.

Fistula Care, a project of EngenderHealth, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is about to embark on a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine whether short-term (7 day) catheterization is either equivalent to, or no worse than, longer-term (14 day) catheterization in terms of successful fistula closure.

Shorter-term catheterization would have important implications for service delivery: it would reduce hospital stays for women, free bed space at facilities, reduce costs, allow for a greater number of patients to receive clinical care, and potentially reduce the probability of healthcare-associated infections following surgery.

Job Summary

EngenderHealth is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in hard-to-reach communities in the world. EngenderHealth is seeking to hire a Study Coordinator/Monitor reporting to the Study Manager for the RCT.

There are two positions available; one to work with study sites primarily in French-speaking countries and another to work with study sites in English-speaking countries. These positions include both coordination of activities at 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries and also routine monitoring of data quality at the same sites. One position will be based in Guinea and the other in Kenya.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Coordinates study activities at 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries to ensure smooth implementation of the study, including facilitation of effective communication between study sites and WHO/Geneva and EngenderHealth/New York.
  • Monitors 4-5 study sites located in 4 countries to assess compliance with protocol, sponsor, Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements in order to ensure the safety of participants and accuracy of data
  • Supervises a Research Assistant based at each of the 4-5 study sites.
  • Conducts pre-study, site initiation, interim monitoring, and study closeout visits and completes associated reporting requirements in accordance with EngenderHealth and WHO SOPs, including making arrangements with sites to ensure needed personnel will be available during the monitoring visits
  • At interim monitoring visits verifies informed consent and reviews case report forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy, including comparing data to information on source documents, identifying problems/questions with data on CRFs and working with study site staff to resolve identified issues to the greatest extent possible.
  • Retrieves completed CRFs from study sites and sends them to WHO/Geneva for data entry
  • Ensures follow-up of site issues and action items identified during site visits, including resolution of problems related to data collection and reporting
  • Works with sites to resolve queries generated by WHO/Geneva during data entry and cleaning
  • Provides timely and accurate reports to RCT Study Monitor
  • Performs other tasks involved in conducting the clinical research study as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Experience:
  • Proficient in all appropriate regulations and guidelines related to clinical monitoring , including local regulations pertaining to randomized controlled trials.
  • Completion of relevant workshops or continuing education, including clinical monitoring training, Good Clinical Practice, Research Ethics, Regulatory Standards.
  • Completion of supervised field training in monitoring of clinical research study sites and previous experience monitoring clinical research study sites.
  • Successful completion of Research Ethics Training Course in last 6 months
  • Previous experience supervising others.
  • Ability to discuss reproductive and sexual health behavior with women
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Flexible and willing to adapt to new work demands
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. The West Africa position requires fluency in both French and English.
  • Post secondary degree in science in health care field, e.g., nursing, clinical officer or other post secondary degree with significant experience as a clinical monitor.
  • Willingness to travel 30-50% time.
To Apply

Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to view the full job description as well as submit you details online by 28 July 2011. Please include details of your salary history and salary requirements.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Pact Kenya Program Officer – People With Disability Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:52 AM PDT


Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non-governmental organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through capacity building and organizational development.

Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.

Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.

The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) is a USAID funded program, jointly implemented by Pact and Pact Kenya. KCSSP provides grants and capacity building support to targeted Civil Society Organizations in Kenya working in advocacy and policy change, peace building and natural resources management.

We are currently seeking a competent and passionate individual for the position of a Program Officer.

Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Manager, the officer will be responsible for development and implementation of the Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform within KCSSP.

Department: Democracy & Governance

Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner

Job Description:

Reporting to the Democracy and Governance Program Manager, the Program Officer will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to other project areas.

She/he will mainly be responsible for the development and implementation of the Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP) "Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities component under the Democracy and Governance platform.

Reporting Lines

The Program Officer charged with the responsibility of Expanding Participation of Persons With Disabilities will directly report to the Program Manager Democracy and Governance.

Working relationships

In addition to working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager Democracy and Governance, the program officer will work collaboratively with other program officers in Democracy and Governance, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Natural Resources Management, Grants, Finance, New Business Development, Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting and Learning (MERL). S/He will also have significant contact and interaction with Pact Kenya partners as may be required of the jobholder.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Program Officer will include playing a specific leadership role in ensuring that the program fulfills all Democracy and Governance program requirements and processes and take the lead in providing support to DPOs to conduct advocacy and inclusion activities and further build their capacity for more effective implementation of their programs.

The Program Officer will also support the grants management team to ensure sub-grant documents are prepared; budgets are reviewed and are well presented. Specifically, the Program Officer will be responsible for but not limited to:

Program Management
  • Contribute to the design and continuous review of the program activities.
  • Developing a roadmap for effective execution of the project deliverables.
  • Manage and monitor the programs activities
  • In liaison with other Program Officers and Capacity Development officers, design and deliver advocacy trainings to KCSSP partners (DPOs).
  • Data collection and analysis for monitoring purposes to be fully integrated in the day to day work flow of the program and have active involvement of the grantees.
  • Preparation of the monthly and quarterly program reports
  • Participation in organizing and conducting program internal and external evaluation exercises
  • Take lead role in tracking grantees progress in achieving outcomes and impacts
  • Participation in quarterly and other scheduled program performance review meetings
  • Share information and lessons learnt with other program staff
  • Coordination with other program team members to ensure compliance with all reporting & requirements of the program.
  • Provide leadership in documentation of "success stories" and other anecdotal information to enhance the overall quality of performance of both internal and external (USAID) reports.
  • Development of at least two success stories and share each quarter.
Partner support
  • Provide support to DPOs in the implementation of activities to facilitate PWD participation in elections and democratic governance as well as advocacy.
  • Support the development of program processes, tools and plans for DPO partners.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching and training to partner DPOs
  • Conduct at least 1 monitoring and/or technical support visit to each assigned sub-grantee partner each quarter
Preferred Skills:

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related fields. A Master's degree in relevant study areas will be an added advantage.

Professional qualifications

A post graduate qualification in program/project design, development and management will be an added advantage.

Relevant Experience

At least 5 years' experience in working with PWDs and DPOs, preferably in a national government agency, international or local development NGO or DPO umbrella organization

Essential competencies
  • Demonstrated work experience in advocacy and policy change in democracy and governance programs
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills as well as excellent presentation and facilitation skills
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment with partners at all levels
  • Good knowledge management and proven middle management skills
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power point and use of internet research
  • Excellent communication skills with fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
Applicants will be required to submit:
  1. detailed and current CV
  2. cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position
  3. contact information for 3 referees; and
  4. indicate current remuneration package.
If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to hr.admin@pactke.org, quoting the position and reference number PO/PW/2011.

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer.

Persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications submission is 4:00 pm Thursday 21st July 2011

Finance Manager, HR Officer, Procurement Coordinator, Camp Administrator, Electrician and Asset Officer Jobs in CARE Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:49 AM PDT


CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified candidates to fill various positions within its Refugee Assistance Program (RAP), Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.

This is a non- family duty station.

Finance and Administration Manager

Ref: F&AM/7/2011

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Finance and Administration Manager will ensure that all administration and financial processes are functioning effectively and efficiently, monitor administration and financial results to detect risks and opportunities and draw them to the attention of Management and Program.

He/She will plan, execute and evaluate all Refugee Assistance Program administration, procurement and financial management activities, create, update and ensure compliance with relevant CARE policies and procedures.

Human Resources Officer - Compliance and HR Audit

Ref: HRO/7/2011

Reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator RAP, the HR Officer (Compliance and HR Audit) will be responsible for ensuring compliance with CARE's policies and procedures including Standards of Conduct, Sexual Harassment and Exploitation, Conflict of Interest and will recommend appropriate action consistent with the Organization's policies and Kenyan labour laws.

The incumbent will strengthen the grievance handling mechanisms by building capacity of staff to understand the procedures they should follow. He/she will conduct the RAP Program HR Audits at predetermined intervals and prepare compliance reports.

Procurement Coordinator

Ref: PC/7/2011

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Procurement Coordinator will be responsible for identifying reliable and viable suppliers. The incumbent will ensure Project materials/services are procured in accordance with CARE Kenya Procurement manual and Donor regulations and are of the required quality.

The job holder will be responsible for managing the Procurement Reporting Tool (PRT) and making follow-ups with Nairobi Office on purchases made and expedite on deliveries to Dadaab.

She/he will ensure the efficient procurement of goods and services including consultancy contracts, timeliness, and to monitor Dadaab procurement to identify problems and provide solutions to any procurement issues. The incumbent will be in charge of the procurement unit and will supervise and manage performance of the procurement officers.

Camp Administrator

Ref: CA/7/2011

Reporting to the Administration Coordinator, the Camp Administrator will be responsible for staff welfare, safety and security, supervision of program support staff and general management of CARE assets at the Camp.

The incumbent will liaise with other agencies and all CARE sectors in providing efficient services to the refugee community. He/She will be required to compile various reports, update management on any development at the camp and continuously share information on provisions and gaps requiring urgent attention by management.


Auto Electrician
Ref: AE/7/2011

Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the Auto Electrician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing faults and repairing electrical wiring and computer based equipments in cars, tracks, caravans, trailers, earthmoving and agricultural equipments and wheeled tractors.

The incumbent will be required to comply with the workshop standard operating procedures, internal control procedures and CARE Kenya's Vehicle Operation & Maintenance Management Policy.

Asset Officer

Ref: AO/7/2011

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager the position will ensure that all assets in Dadaab are properly accounted for by specifically ensuring reconciliation with financial system, tagging, verification and maintenance of the asset database register.

The holder of this position is expected to keep complete records that will assist in accounting for all assets procured and those received as donations. She/he will ensure timely submission of asset reports to the head office as well ensuring compliance with CARE policies and donor regulations.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters quoting reference number on the subject field together with detailed C.V with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by Friday 15th July, 2011 to The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya. Email: vacancies@care.or.ke

For further details on minimum requirements, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Warning to all applicants:

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

ICAP M&E Officer, Prevention Officer, Data Officer, Psychosocial Support Officer,Accountant and Driver Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:48 AM PDT


Centers for International Programes - 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 to be based in Kisumu:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Overall Job Function:

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

2. Adherence and Psychosocial Support Officer

Overall Job Function:

Provides technical support in the planning and implementation of adherence support activities
required for HIV care and treatment services at ICAP-supported facilities in coordination with the Ministries of Health.

3. Prevention Officer

Overall Job Function:

The Prevention Officer will be responsible for the coordination of the Prevention activities in
particular Prevention with Positives activities (PWP).

The PWP activities are targeted at HIV-infected persons and include prevention of HIV-re-infection, prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, partner testing and disclosure, family planning and alcohol reduction counselling.

4. Data Officer

Overall Job Function:

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Data Officer will provide data management, support high quality, accurate and timely reports.


5. Sub Agreement Accountant

Overall Job Function

The Sub-agreement Accountant will have overall responsibility for the implementation and
strengthening of the Sub-agreement component of the KAP Program in Nyanza.

6. Driver

Overall Job Function:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager the driver will transport staff and supplies
to project sites.

For more details, please visit our website www.columbia-icap.org and go to "career opportunities Kenya"

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title),
telephone number, referees, current and expected salary should be sent to the

HR and Administration Manager,
ICAP,
Email: icap.vacancies@gmail.com

on or before 22nd July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.columbia-icap.org

CARE Kenya Monitoring & Evaluation Job in Dadaab Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:47 AM PDT


Ref: M&E/06/2011

CARE International in Kenya seeks to recruit a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer within its Refugee Assistance Programme (RAP) in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.

Reporting to the Program Quality and Learning Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for Monitoring & Evaluation and reporting of Programme activities in line with donor agreements.

S/he will be responsible for preparing tools for tracking, weekly work plans, procurement plans and will assist Sector staff comply with regulations and procedures of the different funding agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and review the programme monitoring and reporting tools.
  • Collect and process quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results.
  • Review drafts of program reports and ensure they are in line with donor requirements.
  • Capacity building of RAP staff in monitoring & evaluation and report writing
  • Assist the Program Quality & Learning Manager prepare the programme work plans
  • Promote continuous learning processes and document lessons learnt and best practices for learning, compliance and accountability
  • Contribute to design and development of new projects within the programme.
Applications

Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters, indicating the reference number in the application together with a detailed CV with three professional referees and daytime telephone contacts by 15th July, 2011 to the


Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya.
Email: vacancies@care.or.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further details on minimum requirements and full job descriptions, please visit our website: www.care.or.ke

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Assistant Project Accountant Job in Embu Kenya - Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:46 AM PDT


The Government of Kenya has received financial assistance from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing the Mt. Kenya East Pilot Project for Natural Resources Management.

The project covers five districts namely: Embu, Mbeere, Meru Central, Meru South, and Tharaka (2004). The Project Management Unit (PMU) is based in Embu.

The project wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person who must be a Kenyan Citizen to fill the above mentioned post at the PMU for a duration of one year.

Specific Duties and responsibilities

The officer will be reporting to the Project Accountant

He/she will perform the following duties and responsibilities:-
  • Maintenance of principal books of accounts and records on project funds disbursements and expenditure;
  • Ensuring the Project's financial procedures as detailed in the project implementation and financial Manuals are strictly adhered to by all project staff and executing agencies at the national and local level;
  • Assisting in the preparation of the annual workplans and budget in line with the guidelines provided by Ministry of Finance and IFAD for inclusion into the national Budget;
  • Compiling the Statements of Expenditures (SOEs) and Withdrawal Applications for the PMU, the district and headquarter expenditures for submission and follow up at the Ministry of Finance;
  • The officer will be responsible for:-
  1. Bank reconciliation of all Districts Bank Accounts
  2. Maintaining the Ledgers;
  3. Maintaining records on Withdrawal Applications and other Financial Records for the project up to the trial balance stage;
  4. Assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports as required by the GOK and IFAD;
  5. Assisting in ensuring that project accounting records in the project area are properly maintained for Internal and External Audits as detailed in the Loan Agreement and GoK regulations and
  6. Performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
The applicants must have the following qualifications:-
  • Be holder of CPA part II or equivalent. Those with Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) will have an added advantage;
  • A minimum of 3 years working experience with GOK/donor projects;
  • Strong computer skills (spreadsheets, word and other accounting packages);
  • Ability to prepare financial statements as per International Accounting Standards;
  • Excellent Report writing and communication skills, ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively and demonstrate a high level of integrity;
  • Capacity to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines as well as willingness to work outside normal office working hours and be
  • A team player.
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their application letter, detailed CVs, copies of certificates and testimonials to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Water and Irrigation (Maji House)
P.O. Box 49720-00100,
Nairobi
Att. Head of Human Resources Department,
Room No. 145

So as to reach on or before 29th July 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sales Executive Job Vacancy in Marcus Evans Nairobi Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:45 AM PDT


marcus evans, is one of the world's leading business information companies, delivering intelligence and strategic information through a variety of mediums employing 3000 employees in 57 offices worldwide due to expansion we are recruiting for our Nairobi office.

This is an entry-level position and the sales executive would:
  • Call CEOs, MDs and VPs
  • Lead research
  • Achieve sales targets
We offer:
  • Basic salary + commission
  • International exposure
  • Fast career moves
  • Friendly and dynamic environment
You would require:
  • Grade 12 Qualification or Equivalent
  • Outstanding communication and Listening skills
  • High levels of self confidence and motivation
  • Good command of the English language
Before applying for this position, we require you to review our corporate website at: www.marcusevans.com

Email a covering letter motivating your application quoting ref : "Ken 11" and a CV in English to: Zayn Sheik cv@marcusevanssa.com

Closing date: 15th July 2011

Guru Nanak Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:44 AM PDT


We are a busy medium sized Hospital which has been in operation for over 20 years.

In order to cater for the growth in operations, in the recent past, the Hospital requires to fill the following positions:

Senior Accountant

Qualifications: CPA (K)

Experience:
  • At least 5 years experience preferably in a healthcare facility.
  • Must be Computer literate and with excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Job Summary
  • To prepare monthly Management Accounts.
  • To ensure that the Internal Control System is working properly.
  • Stock management
  • Creditors management
Please send your applications and C.V not later than 14th August 2011 to: recruitment@gnrsh.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Guru Nanak Ramgarhia Sikh Hospital
Muranga Road
P.O. Box 33071 - 00600,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Real Estate Sales & Marketing Executives Jobs in Kenya

Posted: 11 Jul 2011 08:44 AM PDT


2 Positions

Our client is a leader in development of large infrastructure projects in Africa.

They have experience and a presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique and Rwanda. The group is seeking to recruit Real Estate Sales & Marketing Executives for its Kenya operations.

Overall Purpose of the Job

The overall objective of the position is to design and implement the organization's marketing strategy in line with the Organisations' vision and mission and to steer growth.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Prospect and identify new opportunities and market penetration methods in the property sector
  • Design any marketing campaigns and networking opportunities
  • Provide feedback to the department on any relevant market perceptions that may be relevant to the improvements in product delivery/ quality
  • Identify for initiation, evaluating and maintaining; critical partnerships and relations.
  • Collect and analyze data on prospect customer demographics, preferences, needs, and trends habits to identify potential market strategies and approaches
  • Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text
  • Measure and assess customer satisfaction
  • Forecast and track marketing and enrolment trends, analyzing collected data
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies
  • Conduct research on potential customer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals
  • Gather data on competitors and analyze their strengths
  • Monitor sector statistics and follow trends in property sector
  • Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data
  • Develop and implement procedures for identifying advertising needs
  • Direct all internal and outsourced research initiatives
  • Adhere to all QSHE procedures, policies and instructions
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Commerce (Sales and Marketing), Master's degree an added advantage
  • 3- 7 years experience in Marketing in Service sector or property related
Skills & Competencies
  • Conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Integrity
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Proactive, initiative and good networking skills.
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, train, mentor and performance – manage staff
How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 15th July 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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