Showing posts with label Postgraduate jobs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Postgraduate jobs. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION DATA MANAGER JOB IN KISUMU KENYA


IMPACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
DATA MANAGER 
Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a national NGO with its head-quarter in Kisumu and
mostly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill the position of Data Manager to be based in
Kisumu, Nyanza Province.
Key Responsibility: Overall management of all data and information generated by IRDO’s programs and
research studies. Prepare large databases, supervise entry of data and collation, analyze data and write
reports.

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Statistics or Mathematics. Masters degree in Biostatistics or Epidemiology is an
added advantage.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in large database implementation, data collection and collation,
archiving, analysis and reporting involving large research studies and programs.
• Demonstrated competency in quantitative data analysis software a must, specifically SPSS, SAS, or
STATA. Proficiency in Ms. Access and Ms. Excel compulsory.
• Excellent understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS research and interventions.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, letters from and telephone
numbers of four professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than
30th September 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Those who had previously applied need not to apply again.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization,
P. O. Box 9171-40141,
Kisumu.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

ILRI research technician Vacancy – agriculture economist in Nairobi Kenya


Vacancy Number: RT/AE/PGI/09/11
Department: Poverty Gender and Impact
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2-year term with possibility of renewal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

The position: ILRI requires a research technician specialised in economic analysis to work as a member of the Poverty Gender and Impact Team. The Poverty, Gender and Impact team is an institute wide program of ILRI specialising in poverty analysis, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment and gender analysis.

Responsibilities
  • Work on multiple projects to evaluate the impacts of livestock interventions on poverty, gender and equity;
  • Contribute to the design of evaluation frameworks,  survey instruments and sampling strategies;
  • Use empirical micro-econometric and other methods to analyse the impacts of interventions,  integrating both household and intra household analysis;
  • Implement, supervise and monitor field data collection and data management;

Monday, September 5, 2011

KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK HEAD OF FACILITIES


HEAD OF FACILITIES 
Job Ref. LOG 02/2011
The Position:
Reporting to the Director Logistics, the Head of Facilities is responsible for the management and
maintenance of all KCB Group facilities and properties; including head office and branch infrastructure as
well as managing new construction project contracts.
In addition the role holder will co-ordinate functions of Transport, Mailing, Tea and Water services
provision across the business.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement an organization wide facilities and properties management strategy.
• Develop facilities and properties maintenance and monitoring plans for managing the high quality
standards and appearance of Banks facilities and properties.
• Manage and supervise construction projects.
• Co-ordinate /Manage contracting of services.
• Maintains and enforces all applicable OSHA and relevant regulatory requirements.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Marketing Manager Job Vacancy in AFC::Job in Nairobi,Kenya

The Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) is a state Corporation whose objective is to provide quality
and sustainable customer focused financial services for the development of the agricultural sector in
Kenya. In order to achieve this objective, the Corporation seeks to recruit qualified and experienced
professionals in the following areas:-

MANAGER Ref: No. AFC/BDD/001

The job holder reports to the General Manager – Business Development. He/she heads the Marketing
Division and works closely with corporate communications and will be charged with the following
 

responsibilities:-
• Develop new markets and diversify customer base for the Corporation’s products
• Undertake regular market research to advice management on customer service levels, competitor
analysis, market trends, demand forecast etc.
• Ability to craft contemporary Corporate and Product Marketing Plans
• Spearhead the branding and positioning of Corporation and its products/services
• Participate in the identification of suitable products/services for target customers
• Develop a workable product flow chart for use as a blue print for both new and existing products
• Undertake product development initiatives in liaison with Planning/Resource Mobilization
divisions to respond to market trends
• Plan and direct communication strategies designed to keep internal publics informed of the
Corporations’ programs and policies;
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Health Systems Strengthening Advisor::NGO jobs in Kenya::Public Health Vacancy

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
We are currently looking for a Health Systems Strengthening Advisor for an anticipated project. Appointment to this post is subject to Jhpiego winning the grant.
Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Health Systems Strengthening Advisor will provide technical leadership in strengthening medical training systems in Kenya. S/he will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans and quality implementation of the program and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners.
 

Responsibilities: 
Provide technical and programmatic leadership in program design and implementation. Strengthening of health training systems and processes that support primary clinic health care and community health service delivery including management of health facilities, equipment, human resources, management of health commodities, patient records etc. Improving delivery of quality primary health care according to evidence-based standards
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Health Systems Strengthening Advisor::NGO jobs in Kenya::Public Health Vacancy

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
We are currently looking for a Health Systems Strengthening Advisor for an anticipated project. Appointment to this post is subject to Jhpiego winning the grant.
Health Systems Strengthening Advisor
Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Health Systems Strengthening Advisor will provide technical leadership in strengthening medical training systems in Kenya. S/he will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans and quality implementation of the program and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners.
 

Responsibilities: 
Provide technical and programmatic leadership in program design and implementation. Strengthening of health training systems and processes that support primary clinic health care and community health service delivery including management of health facilities, equipment, human resources, management of health commodities, patient records etc. Improving delivery of quality primary health care according to evidence-based standards
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ILRI RESEARCH OFFICER VACANCY::JOB IN NAIROBI,KENYA

Vacancy Number: RO/PGI/IBLI/06/11
Department: Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: two years with the possibility of renewal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).
This position would be part of the team developing, piloting, assessing the impact of, and scaling-up index-based livestock insurance (IBLI) products.  A comprehensive pilot has already been launched in Marsabit district of Northern Kenya and research into its implementation in Southern Ethiopia has already begun (see, www.ilri.org/ibli).   The successful applicant will play a central role in managing and coordinating the research operations for the team.  The IBLI project conducts two large annual household surveys in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia and several other specialized modules throughout the year.  It also utilizes a suite of remotely sensed data.  This position involves coordinating and supervising the implementation of these surveys and will be expected to contribute to survey and research design as well as data analysis  This position also entails overseeing data cleaning and storage, writing reports based on analyzed data and contributing to research papers.


Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the design of the IBLI research for development agenda (survey instruments, implementation strategy, implementation, data collection and analysis).
  • Oversee management of project data: data cleaning and storage, data inventory, data analysis, data mapping.
  • Prepare comprehensive survey codebooks that fully describe the survey design, data collection methods, cleaning and inventory process.
  • Prepare research reports analyzing and summarizing data.
  • Communicate and disseminate research findings which should include participation in meetings and workshops, giving periodic presentations to participating institutions, and communicating to policy makers through web and popular media.
  • Contribute to help strengthen existing partnerships and build new and innovative research partnerships.

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ILRI RESEARCH OFFICER VACANCY::JOB IN NAIROBI,KENYA

Vacancy Number: RO/PGI/IBLI/06/11
Department: Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: two years with the possibility of renewal

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).
This position would be part of the team developing, piloting, assessing the impact of, and scaling-up index-based livestock insurance (IBLI) products.  A comprehensive pilot has already been launched in Marsabit district of Northern Kenya and research into its implementation in Southern Ethiopia has already begun (see, www.ilri.org/ibli).   The successful applicant will play a central role in managing and coordinating the research operations for the team.  The IBLI project conducts two large annual household surveys in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia and several other specialized modules throughout the year.  It also utilizes a suite of remotely sensed data.  This position involves coordinating and supervising the implementation of these surveys and will be expected to contribute to survey and research design as well as data analysis  This position also entails overseeing data cleaning and storage, writing reports based on analyzed data and contributing to research papers.


Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the design of the IBLI research for development agenda (survey instruments, implementation strategy, implementation, data collection and analysis).
  • Oversee management of project data: data cleaning and storage, data inventory, data analysis, data mapping.
  • Prepare comprehensive survey codebooks that fully describe the survey design, data collection methods, cleaning and inventory process.
  • Prepare research reports analyzing and summarizing data.
  • Communicate and disseminate research findings which should include participation in meetings and workshops, giving periodic presentations to participating institutions, and communicating to policy makers through web and popular media.
  • Contribute to help strengthen existing partnerships and build new and innovative research partnerships.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

KERICHO WATER COMPANY LIMITED-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (MANAGING DIRECTOR)::kenyan jobs

KERICHO WATER COMPANY LIMITED
Kericho Water Company Limited is a Private Limited Liability company incorporated in October 1997 under the Company’s Act CAP
486 OF THE LAWS OF KENYA. The company is mandated to provide water and sewerage services within the jurisdiction of the
Municipal Council of Kericho and its environs.
The company seeks to appoint the following:-
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (MANAGING DIRECTOR)
Reporting to the Board of Directors, you have overall responsibility of planning, directing and controlling the operations of the
Company to ensure that it meets the needs of the customers and the shareholders.
Your principal areas of responsibility will include:
• Developing and maintaining good public relations with the Water Service Board, Community, Council and customers.
• Developing and ensuring the implementation of the company’s policies and strategies to ensure profitable operations.
• Formulation and periodically updating the Corporate Plan including projections of any necessary expansion and development
of facilities and extensions /expansions of business operations.
• Directing and co-ordination the Company’s operations and overall administrations so as to ensure that the various organs of
the company operate in conformity with the overall operational plans and performance targets.
• Advising the Board of Directors concerning future activities of the Company and also the objectives and policies as they affect
the company.
• Spearhead good corporate governance in the company.
• Be able to handle and mitigate challenges faced by the company in the process of water sector reforms.
Your remuneration will be negotiable and market based.
You will hold first degree in engineering or social science, must have a post graduate qualification in management, MBA will be an
added advantage. You will have at least eight years work experience in busy commercial utility environment, with four of these years
being at senior management level.
You will have a record of proven performance, be self driven, results oriented, customer focused and possess excellent public relations.

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CAPITAL MARKETS AFRICA-JOBS IN KENYA

GENERAL ELECTRIC
STRATEGIC MARKETING LEADER – CAPITAL MARKETS, AFRICA - GG&O JOB
Date: Jun 1, 2011
Location: Other Kenya KE, Kenya
Job Number: 1390171
Business: GE Corporate
Business Segment: Corporate Finance & Operating Components
Posted Position Title: Strategic Marketing Leader – Capital Markets, Africa - GG&O
Career Level: Experienced
Function: Capital Markets
Function Segment: Securitization
Location: Kenya
City: Other Kenya KE
Relocation Assistance: No
Role Summary/Purpose:
This position will report to Farid Fezoua, Capital Markets Leader for Africa/Middle East, and provide Capital Markets strategic
marketing across the regions. Responsibilities will include the leadership of strategic initiatives that cut across businesses, the
compilation of intelligence from various sources and the analysis of key competitors’ financing activities. The position will report dotline
into the Global Strategic Marketing Leader likely to be based in the UK.

Essential Responsibilities
• Strategic projects and initiatives
• Capital Markets Growth Playbook process
• Competitive analysis, relating to financing
• Own process and scorecards for the region’s ECAs and top commercial bank relationship in Cap Markets
• Compilation and analysis of macro-economic data
• Drive process for maintenance of ECA dashboards and pricing trends

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

CHF INTERNATIONAL::CHIEF OF PARTY::JOBS IN KENYA

CHIEF OF PARTY – KENYA
Date Posted: 02-Jun-2011
Expires On: 16-Jun-2011
Location: Kenya
Organization: CHF International
Reference Number: None given
Job Level: Senior-level
Contact Email: None given
Fax: None given
Description
CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the
world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
CHF International is seeking a Chief of Party for a proposed USAID-funded program which seeks to carry out school and communitybased
HIV/AIDS prevention activities in approximately 400 primary and secondary schools in the informal urban settlements within
Nairobi Province. The project will also support the Ministry of Education to revise the Education Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS. The Chief
of Party will provide overall management and general technical direction of the entire program. S/he will serve as a representative to
the program, liaising with the donor as well as Government of Kenya and other partners. This position will be responsible for the

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CHF INTERNATIONAL::CHIEF OF PARTY::JOBS IN KENYA

CHIEF OF PARTY – KENYA
Date Posted: 02-Jun-2011
Expires On: 16-Jun-2011
Location: Kenya
Organization: CHF International
Reference Number: None given
Job Level: Senior-level
Contact Email: None given
Fax: None given
Description
CHF International’s mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the
world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
CHF International is seeking a Chief of Party for a proposed USAID-funded program which seeks to carry out school and communitybased
HIV/AIDS prevention activities in approximately 400 primary and secondary schools in the informal urban settlements within
Nairobi Province. The project will also support the Ministry of Education to revise the Education Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS. The Chief
of Party will provide overall management and general technical direction of the entire program. S/he will serve as a representative to
the program, liaising with the donor as well as Government of Kenya and other partners. This position will be responsible for the

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HOPE PROJECT:: ADVISOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION&CHIEF OF PARTY KENYA::jobs in kenya

ADVISOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION, HOPE, KENYA
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Summary
Save the Children seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV/AIDS prevention education project in Kenya.
The Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) project is a four year project which aims to improve the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of students in 400 primary and secondary schools in Nairobi district through a combination of peer, school, and
community-based interventions supported by strengthening of the MoE’s revised Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS.

Responsibilities
• Ensure that all reports and related deliverables including work plans and performance monitoring plans required by USAID,

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HOPE PROJECT:: ADVISOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION&CHIEF OF PARTY KENYA::jobs in kenya

ADVISOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION, HOPE, KENYA
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Summary
Save the Children seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV/AIDS prevention education project in Kenya.
The Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) project is a four year project which aims to improve the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of students in 400 primary and secondary schools in Nairobi district through a combination of peer, school, and
community-based interventions supported by strengthening of the MoE’s revised Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS.

Responsibilities
• Ensure that all reports and related deliverables including work plans and performance monitoring plans required by USAID,

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL::POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER-KENYAN JOB VACANCY




The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
The Quality Assurance Manager will be the overall in charge of quality assurance function in the Hospital. He or she will be
responsible to the Deputy Director (Clinical Services) for the implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that
quality systems are maintained in accordance with the Hospital quality assurance policies. Specific duties will include:
• Developing quality assurance plans and programmes to ensure delivery of quality services in the Hospital
• Formulating quality assurance policies and procedures for the Hospital
• Preparing reports on quality related matters and activities in the Hospital
• Preparing expenditure estimates for the department and ensuring proper utilization of allocated funds
• Ensuring availability, proper utilization and maintenance of equipment and other supplies in the unit
• Participating in research related to quality assurance
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications
• Master degree in Public Health or Health Management with a sound knowledge in quality health
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in a management position in a large organization
• Must be a qualified Lead Auditor of Quality Management System
• Must be registered by a recognized ISO certifying body
• Degree or post graduate certificate in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
Salary Scale - Job Group K4: Kshs. 77,527 - 94,235

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected
remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professionals certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime
telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20723-00202
To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 17th June 2011. Civil/ Public Servants should apply through their respective
Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and
the other through their respective Heads of Department.
Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL::POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER-KENYAN JOB VACANCY




The Hospital Management invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions:

POSITION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER - JOB GROUP K4 (1 POST)
The Quality Assurance Manager will be the overall in charge of quality assurance function in the Hospital. He or she will be
responsible to the Deputy Director (Clinical Services) for the implementation of quality assurance programmes and ensuring that
quality systems are maintained in accordance with the Hospital quality assurance policies. Specific duties will include:
• Developing quality assurance plans and programmes to ensure delivery of quality services in the Hospital
• Formulating quality assurance policies and procedures for the Hospital
• Preparing reports on quality related matters and activities in the Hospital
• Preparing expenditure estimates for the department and ensuring proper utilization of allocated funds
• Ensuring availability, proper utilization and maintenance of equipment and other supplies in the unit
• Participating in research related to quality assurance
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications
• Master degree in Public Health or Health Management with a sound knowledge in quality health
• Proven experience of at least three (3) years in a management position in a large organization
• Must be a qualified Lead Auditor of Quality Management System
• Must be registered by a recognized ISO certifying body
• Degree or post graduate certificate in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
Salary Scale - Job Group K4: Kshs. 77,527 - 94,235

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants who meet the above qualifications should send their applications, including detailed CVs indicating present and expected
remunerations and any other relevant details, copies of academic/ professionals certificates, three (3) names of referees and daytime
telephone numbers to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 20723-00202
To reach the Chief Executive Officer not later than 17th June 2011. Civil/ Public Servants should apply through their respective
Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Institution. Employees of the Hospital should apply in the prescribed forms and send one direct and
the other through their respective Heads of Department.
Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Human Resources and Administration Manager.

A well established, reputable organization in the hospitality industry, in
Nairobi, wishes to recruit a Human Resources and Administration Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing the Human resources and administrative functions, including
implementing strategies, policies, systems and processes aligned to the
mission and objectives of the organization.

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Human Resources and Administration Manager.

A well established, reputable organization in the hospitality industry, in
Nairobi, wishes to recruit a Human Resources and Administration Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing the Human resources and administrative functions, including
implementing strategies, policies, systems and processes aligned to the
mission and objectives of the organization.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Program Coordinators

A humanitarian organization based in the UK wishes to set up a regional office in Kenya to serve the East/Central and the Horn of Africa in her endevours to launch intervention programs in the region. They have therefore asked momentam through the NGO Council to assist in sourcing for staff as listed.

Application Process

To apply for any of the positions please send us a copy of your CV with a covering letter by the 29th April 2011. You will need to demonstrate in full how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job description.

1. Regional Program Coordinators

Requirements

* Good knowledge of macro/micro development issues in East/Central and Horn of Africa.
* Knowledge of organizational issues and working practices of NGOs, international funding agencies and government departments.

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Program Coordinators

A humanitarian organization based in the UK wishes to set up a regional office in Kenya to serve the East/Central and the Horn of Africa in her endevours to launch intervention programs in the region. They have therefore asked momentam through the NGO Council to assist in sourcing for staff as listed.

Application Process

To apply for any of the positions please send us a copy of your CV with a covering letter by the 29th April 2011. You will need to demonstrate in full how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job description.

1. Regional Program Coordinators

Requirements

* Good knowledge of macro/micro development issues in East/Central and Horn of Africa.
* Knowledge of organizational issues and working practices of NGOs, international funding agencies and government departments.

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