ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT JOB IN NAIROBI:HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL

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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Assistant Accountant
Responsible to: - Administration Coordinator
Location: Nairobi
Closing date: - 18th August 2011
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian organisation working
in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities
and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential
needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental
rights.
JOB CONTEXT
All camps exist since 1992, put in place to respond to the onset of the civil war in Somalia. They are
planned to host 80.000 persons and are by exceeding its capacities. Mid of July statistics of UNHCR cite
the staggering number of 380.000 refugees. In the last 6 months, 80.000 new arrivals were received in
the camps. Only the last two months saw 60.000 persons arriving feeling the drought and civil war,
settling where they would find a place to put up their make shift shelters.
The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and measurable
improvement of independency in activities of daily living and quality of life of refugees living with
physical impairment or disability.
THE POSITION
Under the line management of the Administration Coordinator and in link with Administration team in
Dadaab, the Assistant Accountant is in charge of implementing and following up all accounting
procedures, checking all accounting supporting document, make all entries in the accounting software,
close the accountancy every month, follow up on treasury.
According to the position, the Assistant Accountant must keep all the data confidential, and share it only
with the accurate persons. Should the employee not comply with these rules, he will be charged for
serious professional misconduct.
GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
Under the responsibility of the Accountant, the Assistant accountant ensures that the accounts of HI
Kenya are properly maintained and according to the standard accounting principles and practices in Head
Quarters

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER JOB IN KENYA::HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL

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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Human Resources Officer Responsible to: - Administration Coordinator
Location: Nairobi Closing date: - 18th August 2011
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian organisation working in
situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other
vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their
living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
JOB CONTEXT
All camps exist since 1992, put in place to respond to the onset of the civil war in Somalia. They are planned to
host 80.000 persons and are by exceeding its capacities. Mid of July statistics of UNHCR cite the staggering
number of 380.000 refugees. In the last 6 months, 80.000 new arrivals were received in the camps. Only the
last two months saw 60.000 persons arriving feeling the drought and civil war, settling where they would find a
place to put up their make shift shelters.
The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and measurable improvement of
independency in activities of daily living and quality of life of refugees living with physical impairment or
disability.
THE POSITION
Under the line management of the Administration Coordinator and in link with Administration team in Dadaab, the
HR officer is in charge of implementing and following up all Human Resources procedures, contracting HI
employees, following up recruitments, HR management and trainings, payroll, registration, medical insurance,
taxes.
According to the position, the Field HR officer must keep all the data confidential, and share it only with the
accurate persons. Should the employee not comply with these rules, he will be charged for serious professional
misconduct.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS DESCRIPTION
1. Recruitment process
• Centralize all HR requests and ensure that they are validated by the right persons
• Ensure that the right departments (Admin, project...) are aware of their role in any recruitment
2. Contracts
a) HI staff
• Ensure that any new staffs are providing the required documents to HI prior to go in the field (info sheet,
resume, ID...)
• Draft the contracts to the Administrator
• Ensure that any new employees are aware of their right and duties towards HI: Lead briefings to

CARE accountant jobs in Kenya::Dadaab

CARE International in Kenya is looking for suitable individuals to fill the following Jobs positions within its Refugee Assistance Program in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya.  This is a non- family duty station.

COMMODITY ACCOUNTANT (2 POSITIONS) Ref: CA/6/2011

Reporting to the Finance Coordinator, the Commodity Accountants will be responsible for monitoring, recording and reporting Contribution in Kind (CIK) by donors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Reconcile Store records with CIK reports and perform Stock Counts to confirm accuracy.

·         Maintain accurate records for all CIK.

·         Ensure CIK are correctly valued and recorded

·         Prepare Journal entries for booking CIK into SCALA as per CARE policy.

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IT JOBS IN NAIROBI::WEBSITE ASSISTANT::UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME(UNEP)

Job Title: WEBSITE ASSISTANT, G6
Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 5 May 2011 - 4 June 2011
Job Opening number: 11-PUB-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-19319-R-NAIROBI
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for
addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the
development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and
bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
UNEP's Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI) communicates UNEP's core
messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness, influencing attitudes,
behavior and decisions related to the local and global environment, and enhancing the profile of UNEP
worldwide. This post is located in the Special Events Unit of UNEP/DCPI at the Nairobi duty station.
Under the direct supervision of the Head, Special Events Unit, the incumbent will perform the following
tasks:

Responsibilities
• Conceptualize and create dynamic web pages, including design and development of web-based
computer application systems; Draft, edit, design and update web pages and provide specialized
design, database and programming assistance; Perform HTML/XML/ASP/ASP.NET,SQL,
database coding; Develop enhancements and new features to existing websites; Develop/refine
and support the operations procedures for relevant website and web-based computer
applications systems.
• Monitor web-based applications systems; Install web-based computer application systems
software and hardware; Perform regular and/or periodic updates of the DCPI Special Events
websites.
• Select and implement measures aimed at increasing the Special Events websites' visibility for
search engines; Analyze statistics on web usage.
• Participate in preparing user requirements and other technical specifications; Contribute to
feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation and
testing of website improvements and web-based database applications and websites; Liaise with
the Internet Unit technical staff; Liaise with users to define and specify requirements; build, test
and modify prototype computer application systems.
• Manage designs, create, produce and maintain technical documentation for relevant web-based
computer application systems and websites; Manage and administer changes to technical
documentation; Train the developers and technical team to implement and customize the main
Website Content Management System for the sub-sites; Provide support on web-based computer
application systems development matters; perform complex applications and website
troubleshooting; Attend training courses and workshops to keep abreast of Internet Technology.
• Conduct research; perform benchmarking and propose new software and hardware acquisitions;
Implement new website/database design and development technologies.
• Assist in the formatting of content and documents for web use; Provide ad hoc software and
hardware assistance.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and skills in the design and development of web-based computer application
systems and websites using more than one programming language, and a good understanding of UN
established standards for Information Technology. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;

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WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME::PROJECT OFFICER (COMMUNICATION, REPORTS AND DONOR RELATIONS/ FUND RAISING)JOBS IN KENYA

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/FT167
Title: Project Officer (Communication, Reports and Donor relations/Fund Raising) position 327434
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Post of limited duration for one year
Date: 12 May 2011
Application Deadline: 23 June 2011 (36 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM) / EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office
(EM/RGO) c/o WR SOM (in Nairobi)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
The objectives of WHO's emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare
the health sector to deal with emergencies that improve health during and after crises. Within the
emergency programme, the objectives of WHO's emergency response team are to support Member
States by:

• promptly assessing health needs of populations affected by crisis, identifying priority causes of illhealth
and death; preparing damage estimates and emergency response and rehabilitation plans;
providing prompt, credible health information and ensuring the continuity of essential health
services;

• coordinating and monitoring emergency health relief efforts under the aegis of the Inter-Agency
Standing Committee Health Cluster, of which WHO is the lead agency;

• ensuring that critical gaps in the health response are rapidly identified and filled;

• revitalizing and building the capacity of national health systems to deal with preparedness,
mitigation and response. Support all activities strengthening internal and external coordination
and communication with donors and other stakeholders

Description of duties:
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WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME::PROJECT OFFICER (COMMUNICATION, REPORTS AND DONOR RELATIONS/ FUND RAISING)JOBS IN KENYA

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/FT167
Title: Project Officer (Communication, Reports and Donor relations/Fund Raising) position 327434
Grade: P3
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Post of limited duration for one year
Date: 12 May 2011
Application Deadline: 23 June 2011 (36 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM) / EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office
(EM/RGO) c/o WR SOM (in Nairobi)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
The objectives of WHO's emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare
the health sector to deal with emergencies that improve health during and after crises. Within the
emergency programme, the objectives of WHO's emergency response team are to support Member
States by:

• promptly assessing health needs of populations affected by crisis, identifying priority causes of illhealth
and death; preparing damage estimates and emergency response and rehabilitation plans;
providing prompt, credible health information and ensuring the continuity of essential health
services;

• coordinating and monitoring emergency health relief efforts under the aegis of the Inter-Agency
Standing Committee Health Cluster, of which WHO is the lead agency;

• ensuring that critical gaps in the health response are rapidly identified and filled;

• revitalizing and building the capacity of national health systems to deal with preparedness,
mitigation and response. Support all activities strengthening internal and external coordination
and communication with donors and other stakeholders

Description of duties:
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ACCOUNTANT JOB IN KENYA

Reporting To: CFO
Department: Finance
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Primary Responsibilities
Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to
accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business
transactions.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Analyze and review budgets and expenditures
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.

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FINANCE OFFICER (2) JOBS IN KENYA

 The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
is an internationally-recognized leader in strengthening systems and
programs for the improved delivery of health services. In Kenya, EPGAF
works with international donors, national stakeholders, and
non-governmental organizations to build local capacity to deliver high
quality health services to populations most in need.

EGPAF seeks to recruit the following positions:

FINANCE OFFICER (2)

Location: Nairobi, Kakamega

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FINANCE OFFICER (2) JOBS IN KENYA

 The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
is an internationally-recognized leader in strengthening systems and
programs for the improved delivery of health services. In Kenya, EPGAF
works with international donors, national stakeholders, and
non-governmental organizations to build local capacity to deliver high
quality health services to populations most in need.

EGPAF seeks to recruit the following positions:

FINANCE OFFICER (2)

Location: Nairobi, Kakamega

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Senior Technical Advisor for Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH)

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO
supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their
families.

Jhpiego is currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Advisor for Family
Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH), with excellent technical knowledge
and skills, dedicated and highly motivated. This position is based in Juba,
Southern Sudan.

The Senior Technical Advisor for Family Planning and Reproductive Health
(FP/ RH) will support overall efforts of the Government of Sudan's Ministry
of Health to achieve its strategic objectives of reducing maternal mortality
and morbidity, and reducing neonatal and under-five

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Senior Technical Advisor for Family Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH)

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO
supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their
families.

Jhpiego is currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Advisor for Family
Planning and Reproductive Health (FP/RH), with excellent technical knowledge
and skills, dedicated and highly motivated. This position is based in Juba,
Southern Sudan.

The Senior Technical Advisor for Family Planning and Reproductive Health
(FP/ RH) will support overall efforts of the Government of Sudan's Ministry
of Health to achieve its strategic objectives of reducing maternal mortality
and morbidity, and reducing neonatal and under-five

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Procurement and Logistics Officer

Supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
(CGIAR), CIAT-TSBF is a non-profit organization that conducts socially and
environmentally progressive research aimed at reducing hunger and poverty
and preserving natural resources in developing countries.

The Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Institute of CIAT-TSBF operates as
an integral part of the CIAT-TSBF research program and is hosted by the
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Nairobi, Kenya.

The goal of CIAT-TSBF is to contribute to human welfare and environmental
conservation in the tropics by developing adoptable and suitable soil
management practices that integrate the biological, chemical and
socioeconomic processes that regulate soil fertility and optimize the use of
organic and inorganic resources.

About the position

The Procurement and Logistics Officer has the primary responsibility to
ensure the acquisition, supply/delivery, storage and disposal of goods and
services, and logistics operations at optimum cost-effective levels and at
the same time in an expeditious and efficient manner.

The Procurement and Logistics Officer works very closely with the C1AT HQ
procurement office in ensuring that set policies and procedures are adhered
to and with the finance office in ensuring availability of funds to execute
activities.

The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Head of Corporate
Services for Africa.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

- To provide guidance and advice to staff on policy issues related to
procurement, logistics and contract issues
- To implement internal controls and procedures designed to ensure strict
compliance with the CIAT procurement manual for Africa and in conformity
with donor guidelines and requirements
- Ensure that each CIAT office in Africa has an up to date vendor listing
for the supply of goods and services and constantly research to broaden and
ensure a vendor base which is not only reliable but of high quality and
competitively priced
- To analyze and evaluate information regarding vendor's performance with
regard to quality, prices, delivery and procurement performance in respect
of CIAT requirements.
- To develop a procurement plan in collaboration with the different
project leaders, project administrators and unit heads
- Seek bi-annual approval from the Senior Management Team for current
vendor listing
- Organize and prioritize purchases according to the nature of the
request (Urgent, small items, international purchases, services etc) and
assign appropriately for action
- Follow-up on all outstanding orders, advice consignee of impending
deliveries and liaise with the Finance Unit to ensure all outstanding orders
are included as commitments in respective budgets
- Ensure that all goods ordered and received from overseas have adequate
documentation (airway bills, bill of lading, commercial invoice, insurance
certificates and any other relevant documents)
- Ensure material handling procedures and permits are in place to enable
transportation of agricultural inputs and chemicals across the CIAT offices
in Africa and Latin America
- To initiates and handle all insurance claims against the carrier or
otherwise for purchases damaged or lost, and the processing of all related
documents until final settlement.
- To manage the assets disposal process ensuring that all duties due to
the Government are paid before disposal.
- Ensure all CIAT assets are placed on the standard CIAT inventory
template and disseminate inventory of items awaiting shipment to
sub-regional offices within Africa
- To prepare logistics and support plans, budget requirements for
existing, planned or new operations
- To manage logistics operations, including, vehicles, material and
personnel and ensure efficient and timely delivery of items to the field
- To prepare weekly and monthly procurement, personnel, vehicle and
material movements and other operational logistic issues status reports for
submission to Head of Corporate Services for Africa
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Corporate Services
for Africa

Criteria for Success

- Must be able to work independently with little supervision, but also
lead and participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good
judgement
- Demonstrate high level of integrity
- Strong attention to detail and maintaining a timely and efficient work
flow
- A strong service orientation
- Commitment to CIAT's mission and core values

Requirements

- Degree in a relevant subject with proven procurement and logistics
skills or equivalent work experience
- At least (5) years of relevant work experience in a busy procurement
and logistics department, preferably an international organization
- Understanding of various donors requirements preferably with experience
of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded projects, USAID and World Bank
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability with figures and experience with budgets and expenditure
reports
- High level of computer skills, including excellent knowledge of
Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems

Terms of offer

ICRAF/CIAT-TSBF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegia! and
gender-sensitive working environment.

The position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of two (2)
years, renewable subject to six (6) months probation period, assessment of
performance, and availability of resources.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability
for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies,
skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and
addresses of three referees.

All correspondence should be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
P.O. Box 30677-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org.

Applications will be considered until 22nd April 2011 and should indicate
"Application for Procurement and Logistics Officer- CIAT-TSBF" on their
application letters and email submissions.

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be
contacted.

Procurement and Logistics Officer

Supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
(CGIAR), CIAT-TSBF is a non-profit organization that conducts socially and
environmentally progressive research aimed at reducing hunger and poverty
and preserving natural resources in developing countries.

The Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Institute of CIAT-TSBF operates as
an integral part of the CIAT-TSBF research program and is hosted by the
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) in Nairobi, Kenya.

The goal of CIAT-TSBF is to contribute to human welfare and environmental
conservation in the tropics by developing adoptable and suitable soil
management practices that integrate the biological, chemical and
socioeconomic processes that regulate soil fertility and optimize the use of
organic and inorganic resources.

About the position

The Procurement and Logistics Officer has the primary responsibility to
ensure the acquisition, supply/delivery, storage and disposal of goods and
services, and logistics operations at optimum cost-effective levels and at
the same time in an expeditious and efficient manner.

The Procurement and Logistics Officer works very closely with the C1AT HQ
procurement office in ensuring that set policies and procedures are adhered
to and with the finance office in ensuring availability of funds to execute
activities.

The position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Head of Corporate
Services for Africa.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

- To provide guidance and advice to staff on policy issues related to
procurement, logistics and contract issues
- To implement internal controls and procedures designed to ensure strict
compliance with the CIAT procurement manual for Africa and in conformity
with donor guidelines and requirements
- Ensure that each CIAT office in Africa has an up to date vendor listing
for the supply of goods and services and constantly research to broaden and
ensure a vendor base which is not only reliable but of high quality and
competitively priced
- To analyze and evaluate information regarding vendor's performance with
regard to quality, prices, delivery and procurement performance in respect
of CIAT requirements.
- To develop a procurement plan in collaboration with the different
project leaders, project administrators and unit heads
- Seek bi-annual approval from the Senior Management Team for current
vendor listing
- Organize and prioritize purchases according to the nature of the
request (Urgent, small items, international purchases, services etc) and
assign appropriately for action
- Follow-up on all outstanding orders, advice consignee of impending
deliveries and liaise with the Finance Unit to ensure all outstanding orders
are included as commitments in respective budgets
- Ensure that all goods ordered and received from overseas have adequate
documentation (airway bills, bill of lading, commercial invoice, insurance
certificates and any other relevant documents)
- Ensure material handling procedures and permits are in place to enable
transportation of agricultural inputs and chemicals across the CIAT offices
in Africa and Latin America
- To initiates and handle all insurance claims against the carrier or
otherwise for purchases damaged or lost, and the processing of all related
documents until final settlement.
- To manage the assets disposal process ensuring that all duties due to
the Government are paid before disposal.
- Ensure all CIAT assets are placed on the standard CIAT inventory
template and disseminate inventory of items awaiting shipment to
sub-regional offices within Africa
- To prepare logistics and support plans, budget requirements for
existing, planned or new operations
- To manage logistics operations, including, vehicles, material and
personnel and ensure efficient and timely delivery of items to the field
- To prepare weekly and monthly procurement, personnel, vehicle and
material movements and other operational logistic issues status reports for
submission to Head of Corporate Services for Africa
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Corporate Services
for Africa

Criteria for Success

- Must be able to work independently with little supervision, but also
lead and participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and good
judgement
- Demonstrate high level of integrity
- Strong attention to detail and maintaining a timely and efficient work
flow
- A strong service orientation
- Commitment to CIAT's mission and core values

Requirements

- Degree in a relevant subject with proven procurement and logistics
skills or equivalent work experience
- At least (5) years of relevant work experience in a busy procurement
and logistics department, preferably an international organization
- Understanding of various donors requirements preferably with experience
of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded projects, USAID and World Bank
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability with figures and experience with budgets and expenditure
reports
- High level of computer skills, including excellent knowledge of
Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems

Terms of offer

ICRAF/CIAT-TSBF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegia! and
gender-sensitive working environment.

The position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of two (2)
years, renewable subject to six (6) months probation period, assessment of
performance, and availability of resources.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability
for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies,
skills together with a detailed curriculum vitae, including names and
addresses of three referees.

All correspondence should be addressed to the

Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
P.O. Box 30677-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org.

Applications will be considered until 22nd April 2011 and should indicate
"Application for Procurement and Logistics Officer- CIAT-TSBF" on their
application letters and email submissions.

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be
contacted.

Chief of Party-The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an
internationally-recognized leader in strengthening systems and programs for
the improved delivery of health services.

In Kenya, EPGAF works with international donors, national stakeholders, and
non-governmental organizations to build local capacity to deliver high
quality health services to populations most in need.

EGPAF seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded project
to strengthen Kenyan CSOs working in the health sector.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive travel to regional project sites.

Duties of the Position:

The COP will provide management, programmatic, and technical leadership for
project implementation. The COP will be responsible for the overall
strategic and programmatic direction of the project, including financial,
administrative, operational support, and management.

The COP will report to EGPAF's Country Director for Kenya, and will be
responsible for the oversight of project activities driving the delivery of
results for the donor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Guide overall project strategy and implementation for institutional
strengthening of CSOs served by the donor's project.
- Oversee programmatic approaches related to NGO leadership, management
and governance; institutional strengthening and capacity development; and
grants management.
- Manage the project budget in accordance with EGPAF policies and
procedures and donor requirements.
- Effectively supervise the project office and staff.
- Provide oversight for all project operations and reporting, ensuring
compliance with donor regulations as well as national law.
- Ensure the preparation of annual work plans and reports, including
timely submission of project deliverables to the donor.
- Monitor and evaluate project activities and progress, and report on
them to the EGPAF Country Director, EGPAF/Washington, and to the donor.
- Collaborate with other related USG-supported projects working in the
health sector in Kenya, to ensure coordinated approaches and to avoid
duplication.
- Document and share project best practices in collaboration with the MOH
and local and international partners.

Essential Skills and Experience:

- MPH, MD, MBA, or similar degree/education level.
- Experience managing large donor-funded projects, delivering results
against a complex set of programmatic activities.
- At least five years successful experience managing US government grants
or cooperative agreements.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professional project
staff.
- Experience managing activities related to organizational development of
NGOs and CSOs, including leadership, governance, financial management, and
tools for institutional strengthening.
- Fluency in English.

Candidates: Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to
kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by Friday April 15, 2011

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

Chief of Party-The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an
internationally-recognized leader in strengthening systems and programs for
the improved delivery of health services.

In Kenya, EPGAF works with international donors, national stakeholders, and
non-governmental organizations to build local capacity to deliver high
quality health services to populations most in need.

EGPAF seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded project
to strengthen Kenyan CSOs working in the health sector.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive travel to regional project sites.

Duties of the Position:

The COP will provide management, programmatic, and technical leadership for
project implementation. The COP will be responsible for the overall
strategic and programmatic direction of the project, including financial,
administrative, operational support, and management.

The COP will report to EGPAF's Country Director for Kenya, and will be
responsible for the oversight of project activities driving the delivery of
results for the donor.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Guide overall project strategy and implementation for institutional
strengthening of CSOs served by the donor's project.
- Oversee programmatic approaches related to NGO leadership, management
and governance; institutional strengthening and capacity development; and
grants management.
- Manage the project budget in accordance with EGPAF policies and
procedures and donor requirements.
- Effectively supervise the project office and staff.
- Provide oversight for all project operations and reporting, ensuring
compliance with donor regulations as well as national law.
- Ensure the preparation of annual work plans and reports, including
timely submission of project deliverables to the donor.
- Monitor and evaluate project activities and progress, and report on
them to the EGPAF Country Director, EGPAF/Washington, and to the donor.
- Collaborate with other related USG-supported projects working in the
health sector in Kenya, to ensure coordinated approaches and to avoid
duplication.
- Document and share project best practices in collaboration with the MOH
and local and international partners.

Essential Skills and Experience:

- MPH, MD, MBA, or similar degree/education level.
- Experience managing large donor-funded projects, delivering results
against a complex set of programmatic activities.
- At least five years successful experience managing US government grants
or cooperative agreements.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professional project
staff.
- Experience managing activities related to organizational development of
NGOs and CSOs, including leadership, governance, financial management, and
tools for institutional strengthening.
- Fluency in English.

Candidates: Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to
kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by Friday April 15, 2011

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

Logistics and procurement Officer

Pact is an International Non Governmental Organization that facilitates
institutional development of civil society organizations (CSOs) through
capacity building and partnerships. As a development organization focusing
on capacity building, we are committed to building the capacity of local
organizations, networks and coalitions.

The PEACE II project; a 4-year project, in its final year funded by the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aims to enhance
African leadership in the management of conflict within the Horn of Africa.

It also intends to improve the ability of communities and community based
organizations to respond to conflict by strengthening the linkages between
communities and the wider civil society and government at the local and
regional levels in the border areas of this region.

In this regard, Pact is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for the
position of, Logisitics and Procurement Officer.

The officer will provide administrative and logistical support to the
program and partners across the region. Pact expects the majority of the
grants to be in-kind grant due to the nature of the partners and hence the
need for sufficient logistics and procurement support.

Position: Logistics and Procurement Officer – PEACE II

Duty Station: Nairobi

Supervised By: Small Grants Manager – PEACE II

Supervises: NA

The Logistics Officer will provide administrative and logistical support to
the program and partners across the region. Pact expects the majority of the
grants to be in‐kind grants due to the nature of the partners and hence the
need for sufficient logistics and procurement support.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Transportation / Movement of goods

- Coordinate transport of cargo and field supplies for day to day
operations.
- Coordinate transport of supplies and facilities if any, to peace
meetings and workshops within Nairobi and to the field
- Coordinate use of the project vehicle by staff and PEACE II in Nairobi
and during field trips
- Document the movement of goods/equipment/supplies/

B. Transportation/Movement of people

- Arrange transport for staff i.e. road travel and charter flights
- Document the movement of people on the relevant forms
- Coordinate transport of people for day to day operations.
- Coordinate transport and accommodation of participants attending peace
meetings and workshops within Nairobi and in the field

C. Procurement

- Implement a purchasing system for local purchasing, and oversee all
such activities
- Ensure that requisitions are raised for various goods and services
- Submit and follow up on purchase requisitions for any new equipment
required
- And that they are properly filled and signed by the relevant
authorities and copies made for attachment to invoices.
- Maintain the filing system
- All working documents regarding purchases should be accurately
completed and duly signed, recorded and easily retrievable

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Logistics and procurement Officer

Pact is an International Non Governmental Organization that facilitates
institutional development of civil society organizations (CSOs) through
capacity building and partnerships. As a development organization focusing
on capacity building, we are committed to building the capacity of local
organizations, networks and coalitions.

The PEACE II project; a 4-year project, in its final year funded by the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aims to enhance
African leadership in the management of conflict within the Horn of Africa.

It also intends to improve the ability of communities and community based
organizations to respond to conflict by strengthening the linkages between
communities and the wider civil society and government at the local and
regional levels in the border areas of this region.

In this regard, Pact is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for the
position of, Logisitics and Procurement Officer.

The officer will provide administrative and logistical support to the
program and partners across the region. Pact expects the majority of the
grants to be in-kind grant due to the nature of the partners and hence the
need for sufficient logistics and procurement support.

Position: Logistics and Procurement Officer – PEACE II

Duty Station: Nairobi

Supervised By: Small Grants Manager – PEACE II

Supervises: NA

The Logistics Officer will provide administrative and logistical support to
the program and partners across the region. Pact expects the majority of the
grants to be in‐kind grants due to the nature of the partners and hence the
need for sufficient logistics and procurement support.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Transportation / Movement of goods

- Coordinate transport of cargo and field supplies for day to day
operations.
- Coordinate transport of supplies and facilities if any, to peace
meetings and workshops within Nairobi and to the field
- Coordinate use of the project vehicle by staff and PEACE II in Nairobi
and during field trips
- Document the movement of goods/equipment/supplies/

B. Transportation/Movement of people

- Arrange transport for staff i.e. road travel and charter flights
- Document the movement of people on the relevant forms
- Coordinate transport of people for day to day operations.
- Coordinate transport and accommodation of participants attending peace
meetings and workshops within Nairobi and in the field

C. Procurement

- Implement a purchasing system for local purchasing, and oversee all
such activities
- Ensure that requisitions are raised for various goods and services
- Submit and follow up on purchase requisitions for any new equipment
required
- And that they are properly filled and signed by the relevant
authorities and copies made for attachment to invoices.
- Maintain the filing system
- All working documents regarding purchases should be accurately
completed and duly signed, recorded and easily retrievable

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Extension Officer

WWF – The Global Conservation Organization, Kenya Country Office (WWF-KCO), is seeking to recruit a Project Extension Officer– Mara River Basin Sustainable Forest and Water Resources Management Project to be based in Narok. The Project Extension Officer will work on full time basis to ensure that the project outputs and activities in the area of assignment are carried out as laid down in the project documents and are articulated to meet the laid down project objectives. He or she must be willing to be based and travel extensively in the field.
Major duties include:

• organising local communities into catchment management / conservation groups, strengthening and building their capacities;
• Mobilizing and supporting members of the Trans-boundary Water Users Forum in developing their constitution and interpreting the relevant acts, ensuring that the forum operates as a legal entity;
• participate in and support the Project Executant in the design and execution of capacity building for partners through key stakeholders;
• Identify catchment management and related conservation needs and design and implement sustainable measures to address these needs: Support information gathering, baseline surveys and awareness raising on Payment for Environmental Services and other areas and supporting the establishment of a mechanism for operationalizing the same;
• Soliciting support and ensuring participation of government departments and other relevant partner agencies to undertake their role and responsibilities in the project.

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Project Manager – Lomidat Project,VSF Belgium

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.


In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.


Position Title: Project Manager – Lomidat Project
Duty Station: Lodwar, Kenya
Availability: Immediately
Deadline: 11th April 2011


Role


The Project Manager for the LOMIDAT Project will oversee, lead and manage the Technical team working on food facility and livestock market chain on the Lomidat project.


He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the partner, monitoring, and ensuring that the strategies in place enable the project to reach the set objectives.


He/she will support in technical backstopping of relevant areas in other Lodwar projects, DMI, Fodder production, CERF, Emergency projects etc.


Main responsibilities of


A) Program management and development

• Project Action planning, implementation and coordination.
• Networking and collaboration with the Lomidat team.
• Facilitate the technical implementation of result two and the parts of result three of the action as appropriately designed.
• In coordination with the VSF B Lodwar project manager coordinate research activities for the improvement of livestock market chain and the development of new project areas.
• To maintain close linkages with the Lomidat project Butchery/factory and staff
• To work with the Lodwar project manager, in identifying and develop new projects based on the strengths, capacity and local resources of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
• To ensure synergy in the Livestock market chain project activities.
• To work with the Livestock traders to develop a clear livestock Value chain, in Turkana.
• To submit timely project reports based on donor guidelines to the Lodwar project.

B) Staff management and development

• Development of a team building strategy to promote an effective and supportive working environment within the Turkana Program.
• Work with the Lodwar team to form a strong technical team.
• Coach and mentor staff in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.

C) Representation of VSFB

• Development of relationships with Government representatives, the Lomidat and other local stakeholders
• Represent VSF B in the Livestock Market chain Project Management Unit (PMU) meetings and coordination meetings

D) Financial Management

• Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget
• Timely reporting as per donor regulations
• Facilitation of visits by monitoring teams

E) Communication and Information

• Inform and collaborate with the lodwar projects manager on a continuous basis
• Forward relevant project information for the promotion of the Livestock infrastructure development to the Lodwar and regional offices

F) Networking and Liaison

• Liaison and networking with relevant livestock partners and collaborators to improve the performance of the Livestock chain project in a dynamic environment
• Assist the Lodwar Project manager in the Development of a joint and common approach the implementation activities of all projects in for the communities in Turkana and the Ecosystem of north-western Kenya
• Network with Lomidat project manager, General Manager and ensure a common approach and the coordination of activities
• Promotion of team spirit on all levels within VSF belgium

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Project Manager – Lomidat Project,VSF Belgium

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.


In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.


Position Title: Project Manager – Lomidat Project
Duty Station: Lodwar, Kenya
Availability: Immediately
Deadline: 11th April 2011


Role


The Project Manager for the LOMIDAT Project will oversee, lead and manage the Technical team working on food facility and livestock market chain on the Lomidat project.


He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with the partner, monitoring, and ensuring that the strategies in place enable the project to reach the set objectives.


He/she will support in technical backstopping of relevant areas in other Lodwar projects, DMI, Fodder production, CERF, Emergency projects etc.


Main responsibilities of


A) Program management and development

• Project Action planning, implementation and coordination.
• Networking and collaboration with the Lomidat team.
• Facilitate the technical implementation of result two and the parts of result three of the action as appropriately designed.
• In coordination with the VSF B Lodwar project manager coordinate research activities for the improvement of livestock market chain and the development of new project areas.
• To maintain close linkages with the Lomidat project Butchery/factory and staff
• To work with the Lodwar project manager, in identifying and develop new projects based on the strengths, capacity and local resources of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
• To ensure synergy in the Livestock market chain project activities.
• To work with the Livestock traders to develop a clear livestock Value chain, in Turkana.
• To submit timely project reports based on donor guidelines to the Lodwar project.

B) Staff management and development

• Development of a team building strategy to promote an effective and supportive working environment within the Turkana Program.
• Work with the Lodwar team to form a strong technical team.
• Coach and mentor staff in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.

C) Representation of VSFB

• Development of relationships with Government representatives, the Lomidat and other local stakeholders
• Represent VSF B in the Livestock Market chain Project Management Unit (PMU) meetings and coordination meetings

D) Financial Management

• Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
• Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget
• Timely reporting as per donor regulations
• Facilitation of visits by monitoring teams

E) Communication and Information

• Inform and collaborate with the lodwar projects manager on a continuous basis
• Forward relevant project information for the promotion of the Livestock infrastructure development to the Lodwar and regional offices

F) Networking and Liaison

• Liaison and networking with relevant livestock partners and collaborators to improve the performance of the Livestock chain project in a dynamic environment
• Assist the Lodwar Project manager in the Development of a joint and common approach the implementation activities of all projects in for the communities in Turkana and the Ecosystem of north-western Kenya
• Network with Lomidat project manager, General Manager and ensure a common approach and the coordination of activities
• Promotion of team spirit on all levels within VSF belgium

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