MERLIN INTERNATIONAL NUTRITION CORDINATOR JOB IN SOUTH DARFUR - SUDAN JOBS

Merlin International Profile Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.


Context and Background 
The goal of the Sudan mission is to address the health and humanitarian needs resulted from widespread displacement of the population caught up in conflict and incapacity of the local health system to meet the needs both in emergency and transitional context. Over two million people are now thought to have been displaced since the commencement of hostilities in the Darfur region, many of whom continue to be in acute need of emergency assistance. These needs are further exacerbated by seasonal rains & food shortages due to interruptions of agricultural cycles. Developments at the peace process level may initiate population returns in certain areas, while other areas continue to experience displacement. In addition, the capacity of the national health system heavily disrupted due to long term conflict resulted the host community remained underserved/unserved for essential health care. Merlin has been working in Darfur since late 2004, and currently runs 4 projects across South Darfur. The primary focus of Merlin program is primary health care and community based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM). The special emphasis is given to maternal and child health care. The program strategy includes establishment of static and mobile clinics in the IDP camps and unserved rural areas to ensure access to essential care and building local capacity through a community based outreach component and engage with ministry of health at state and locality in regards to collaboration, coordination and technical support supervision. The focus for 2010 will be to continue support for improved primary health and nutrition care provision in the selected locations, consolidating program quality, improve the community involvement in the program planning and implementation through a revised community based approaches, capacity building of national staffs and local health system by increased engagement with the MOH in regards to support, supervision, training and policy development. In addition, Merlin has an interest to explore the health and nutrition care needs of the population living outside of Darfur.






Job

Nutrition Cordinator

Closing date:  11 Oct 2011

Job Description
Position: Nutrition Coordinator Programme: PHC And Nutrition Project For IDPs And Host Communities, South Darfur 
Responsible To: Operations Manager (Technically to the Country Health Director)
Location: Nyala, with travel across South Darfur 
Start Date: ASAP 
Duration: 24 Months 
Salary: £28,850 - £29,600 per annum dependant on relevant experience 
Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, R&R, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.

Main purpose of the role 
The Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for leading the nutrition team and providing technical support and capacity building of the team for successful planning and implementation of programme activities. The Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with Health Coordinator and Operational Coordinator for program development. 
The Nutrition Coordinator will also work closely with the Senior Health Coordinator/Country Health Director to provide input into proposal development and country level strategies as required.


Overall Objectives (scope)
This position demands both the technical knowledge and the work experience, needed to coordinate a nutrition programme. 
The nutrition coordinator will be responsible for ensuring management of the nutrition programme is executed in line with international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines with the assistance of the Country Health Director. 
This position demands an ability to manage, organise and support all aspects of the programme; including other agency liaison, training and supervising regional and local staff using techniques and tools available and appropriate to Sudan.


Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Programme development.
 • To take a lead role in expansion of Merlin’s nutrition programming in Darfur and beyond if need be. 
• Design value added IYCF activities to be incorporated into CMAM and support field teams in their implementation. 
• Take lead in the re-orientation of the nutrition project to reflect internationally recognised core components of CMAM. Take lead in the design of complete CMAM projects in all project areas. 
• Take part in the compilation of project proposals in collaboration with other technical staff. 
• Provide technical oversight in the Integration of nutrition programme with current PHC services in South Darfur 
• Provide technical contribution to Merlin country strategy for nutrition sector


Coordination, Representation and Networking.
• Represent Merlin in thematic and sectoral meetings related to nutrition at state level.
 • Participate in internal coordination meetings and to support integration of nutrition interventions into the overall PHC units. 
• Promote a harmonised approach in issues nutrition in all project areas including promoting communication and sharing across project sites. (reporting, protocols etc).
 • Keep the SHC apprised of all nutrition issues including new concepts, planning, changes, challenges etc.
 • To liaise, according to Merlin distribution of responsibilities, with the Ministry of Health and other agencies (UNICEF, WHO, and WFP) to ensure appropriate provision of service and use of resources.
Technical support, training and capacity building.
 • Provide technical supervision on nutrition interventions to all project sites.
 • Provide technical guidance to staff implementing health and nutrition programmes on the integration of a nutrition component into the overall primary health care programmes and curative services.
 • Ensure that the implementation of the nutrition program conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines. 
• Providing technical leadership and support for conducting nutrition surveys in all project sites, participate in reporting and generate discussion within the nutrition cluster for any issues which needs to be addressed jointly.
 • Carry Out training needs assessments of nutrition staff and develop a training plan to meet such needs identified. 
• Plan and undertake relevant trainings in nutrition to Merlin as well as other stakeholder staff if need be. 
• Closely work with operations manager and project coordinator to re-structure nutrition team and develop organogram as agreed
 • Assist operations manager to ensure that programme (PHC and Nutrition) teams are integrated and follow all set protocols


Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
 • Ensure a process and final evaluation and monitoring of the nutrition projects is undertaken throughout the project sites. 
• Undertake routine monitoring and evaluation of the nutrition projects and based on such propose solutions and way forward. 
• Support health coordinators and nutrition supervisors to ensure that summary programmatic data is available in for programmatic input. 
• Follow up with health coordinators and nutrition supervisors on the utilisation of commodities and supplies to avoid expiry of the same or pipeline breakages. 
• Review nutrition parts of donor reports while ensuring the technical quality of such parts. 
• Working closely with health coordinators and other project staff, ensure that nutrition reports are prepared and submitted timely to donor and other stakeholders. Security
 • Full adherence to Merlin Sudan Security procedures.
 • Full adherence to Merlin Sudan field communication protocols and standard operating procedures, informing fellow team members and the Program Coordinator immediately of any security incident. 
• To behave at all times in a manner which positively promotes Merlin and its work and actively maintaining Merlin’s acceptance strategy with both civilians and parties to the conflict.


Person Specification Essential Qualifications, experience and competences
 • B.Sc/M.Sc or equivalent in Nutrition or related degree
 • Work experience in CMAM and conducting nutrition surveys
 • Programme development and management in a Humanitarian and/or emergency situation.
 • Teaching and/or training experience. 
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities andoversee staff activities.
 • Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team. 
• Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations and live in sometimes basic conditions. 
• Appreciation of and sensitivity to local culture.
 • Ability to function and manage in situations of uncertain security. 
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English 
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
 • Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures 
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
 • Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
 • An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values


Desirable Qualifications, experience and competences
 • Previous experience working for an international NGO in developing countries.
 • Willingness to learn basic Arabic.
• Previous experience in Africa, especially in Darfur.

How to Apply
To apply for this job, please go to www.merlin.org.uk/jobs and apply using our online recruitment system. In order to apply for a job with Merlin online you will need to complete a short registration process and create an account – the online recruitment system explains how to do this. Once your account has been created, you will be able to save the information that you have entered in your application and re-visit it at any time before you submit it.
If you are unable to apply online please download and complete an application form and email it to:applications@merlin.org.uk.
Please note that we do not accept CVs and any application must therefore be made online or by completing our application form. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Data Protection 
Please note, on submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin holding and using the information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment – should an offer be made. Where required by donors funding requirements, some job offers are conditional on our ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States. On submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin using the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

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VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and
development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of
importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania
and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of
communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food
security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities. We are looking for a motivated and
committed person to fill the above position. This is a Regional Office position based in Nairobi with
occasional field visits.
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• The incumbent will provide financial support to the Projects in the region.
• Review vouchers and invoices in order to verify that the commitments are properly incurred; items
claimed are in accordance with an agreements, actually delivered or performed before
processing payments.
• Receive and review expenditure reports from field offices for accuracy and completeness. Ensure
that advances to field offices are liquidated and reconciled on time
• Supervise the management and handling of petty cash accounts, including field petty cash
management.
• Posting of transactions (LPOs, invoices, receipts, payments) into the computerized accounting system
(Navision)
• Monthly reconciliation of ledger accounts, creditor statements and bank accounts
• Inventory management in collaboration with logistics department.
• Monitor multi donor budgets.
• Facilitate & participate in audit processes.
• Any other job related duty as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Administrative Assistant Responsible to: - Administration Coordinator
Location: Garissa Closing date: - 18th August 2011
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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.
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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.
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Under the line management of the Administration Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant is in charge of
implementing and following up all finances, accountancy and Human Resources procedures in the field. He/she
will work in very close relationships with the Nairobi coordination team.
According to the position, the Administrative Assistant 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.
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Based in Garissa, the Administrative Assistant will depend hierarchically on Administration
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He/she will ensure all the administrative, Finances and Human Resources tasks, according to the
standard HI principles.
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Specific objectives:
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• Human Resources Management
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• Cash Management
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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.
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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
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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.
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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Cashier
Responsible to: - Administrative & Finances Assistant
Location: Dadaab( non family duty station)
Closing date: 18th August 2011
THE ORGANIZATION
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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.
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Under the line management of the Administration Coordinator, the Cashier is in charge of implementing and
following up all cash management processes from HI. He/she will work in very close relationships with the Nairobi
coordination team.
According to the position, the Cashier 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
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Specific objectives:
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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.
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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

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Vacancy Notice No: IOM/084/11
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Title: Finance Assistant I
Classification: G5/1 based on the UN salary scale for employees in Kenya
Duration: 6 months special all inclusive contract
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General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer and the National Finance Officer
and under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible
for performing accounting duties such as but not limited to preparation of monthly financial reports
and verification of payments in connection with the financial activities in MRF Nairobi:
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1. Reviews all payment requests in order to certify correctness and ensures that all appropriate
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been used.
2. Extracts monthly financial reports of all active projects from the accounting/financial system.
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notes) and follows up finalization with relevant units.
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data from financial reports.
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non-profit organisation and an African initiative and concept to develop capacity and
resources of the African Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in collaboration with
African governments, international partners, the Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement; public and corporate sector in Africa and world over, grounded on the firm
foundation of the volunteer spirit of ‘the Power of Humanity’.
NEPARC‘s main objective is to support, mentor, advise and facilitate all Member African
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to take responsibility of their own development,
uphold themselves to the highest standard of good governance, management,
accountability and transparency, and provide excellent services to the most vulnerable.
NEPARC is looking for a qualified person to fill the following job position:


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Job location: Nairobi
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The Executive Personal Assistant (EPA) will act as the CEO’s first point of contact with
internal and external public.

Main Responsibilities
• Maintain calendar (business and personal) and ensure the organisation’s CEO
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and coordination of participants.
• Manage internal and external correspondence including emails and mails.
• Plan and oversee company events.
• Complete projects and special assignments by establishing objectives,
determining priorities, managing time, gaining cooperation of others, monitoring
progress, problem-solving, making adjustments to plans.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading
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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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The details of the vacancy are as follows:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Analyst: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Head Office, Nairobi
Job Purpose:
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finance operations and systems in support of the various programs in the organization. Additionally,
he/she should establish and maintain financial and management procedures, ensure compliance with all
regulatory requirements and ensure adequate resource acquisition for the development of services in
ICL.

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on the organization's policies and operations.
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financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
• Coordinates tax reporting programs and investor relations activities.
• Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with statistical and
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• To focus on the Cost Minimization and profit maximization of the organization.
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• Anticipation of funds (raising of funds)
• Making financial reports including quarterly management reports for strategic decision making
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• Analysis of future earning or expenses (forecasting)
• Prepare reimbursement invoices and send them to the donor for payment
• Prepare and review cash flow projections for the organization to ensure adequate flow and make
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• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the company's annual report.
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o presentation of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement monthly
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o overseeing budgetary controls;
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World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and
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proactive and self driven people to fill the following positions within our organization.
 
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Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: July 08 2011
Description
• Graduates who have completed degree courses in a relevant field of study as identified by WVK
in the year.
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GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
Job Title: Graduate Internship
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Closing Date: July 08 2011
Description
• Graduates who have completed degree courses in a relevant field of study as identified by WVK
in the year.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
Job Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT, G5
Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 27 May 2011-26 June 2011
Job Opening number: 11-IST-UN OFFICE AT NAIROBI-19447-R-NAIROBI
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) is the UN Headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary General.
We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme
(UN-HABITAT) globally as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services.
(www.unon.org). This position is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Human Resources Management Service
(HRMS) in the Information Systems Unit (ISU).
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implement solutions on issues requests within the HRMS domain; Assign trouble tickets to the designated support personnel
in HRMS/ISU; Escalate issues to the second level of support as necessary; Liaise with other team members to facilitate
completion of service requests within the stipulated SLAs; Maintain regular contact with clients and keeping them informed of
progress; Keep the helpdesk system up-to-date; Generate reports from the helpdesk system; Analyze support statistics and
identify focus areas requiring user training; Update and maintain a knowledge database of IT solutions; Maintain a
professional helpdesk image at all times.
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according to client specifications using a variety of reporting tools; Generate and distribute routine reports; Analyze and
suggest improvements for increased efficiency report generation and delivery; Keep abreast of development in technology
within the field reporting.
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application used in HRMS; Design and develop HR applications according to specifications; Liaise with Information and
Communications Technology Service and HRMS/ISU to ensure applications are designed and developed according to the
specifications and delivered on time; Update and modify information on HRMS/ISU Intranet portal and ensure that it is kept
up-to-date.
• Training; Participate in the design of training courses; Assist in the preparation of the training environment; Assist in the
delivery of training courses on HR related applications; Training and mentoring of junior HRMS/ISU staff in HR applications,
support and reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) and basic programming skills; Good technical skills, ability
to participate in development and maintenance of applications, provide user support; Ability to respond to changing
requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; Shows pride in work and
in achievements; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is
motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’
ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in
accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team
accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’
point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies
clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’
environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets
timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitation of technology to
the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
Completion of secondary education, supplementary courses in information technology or other related fields required
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in Information Technology field. Working experience with
relational databases, reporting writing tools and MS office required. Experience in a helpdesk and IT support environment desirable
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations Officials language is an advantage.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions
of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat
is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competencybased
interview.
Special Notice
Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from
the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff
members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the Secretary-General. All staff are expected to move periodically to new
functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
No Fee

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PRACTICAL ACTION::KENYAN JOBS

Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to
improve their lives today and for generations to come.
We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following positions:
PRACTICAL ANSWERS/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Based in Nairobi
Reporting to the Regional Director, this senior management position is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of our
Practical Answers & Communications Unit ensuring delivery of activities that will ensure sharing of knowledge on poverty alleviating
technologies and dissemination of information on Practical Action’s Programmes.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development of innovative information, knowledge generation and dissemination strategies implemented by the
Unit based on cost effectiveness, impact, scalability and sustainability
• Review innovative approaches and technologies developed by Practical Action and other relevant agencies with an aim to
broaden our institutional knowledge base
• Drive forward and manage partnerships within the country and region with local NGOs, CBOs, Government departments
and other relevant partners for the dissemination of information and knowledge materials
• Develop proposals for future work and secure funding for Practical Answers/Communications Unit through liaison with
donors
• Develop programmes for capacity building of local partners and community-based actors to develop and disseminate locally
relevant knowledge products
• Oversee the design and production of publicity materials that depict our work and project a positive image of the organization
• Raise Practical Action’s institutional profile and strengthen our brand as an innovative technology based development agency
• Develop annual business plans and budgets for the Units, oversee their management and implementation
• Line manage Unit staff
• Nurture and maintain strong working relationships with other programmes in the region and within our global network
Qualifications, skills and competencies
• Masters degree in communication/ journalism/ or related discipline
• Post graduate diploma in Project Management, Public Relations, or relevant field
• Minimum 7 years relevant working experience, of which 3 should have been at managerial level
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with fluency in both English and Kiswahili
• A flair for creative writing and innovation in the field of information transfer
• A proven track record in designing communication projects, developing proposals and fundraising
• Working knowledge of technical skills such as videoing and the use of ICT’s
• Working knowledge of M&E systems for communication and knowledge sharing projects.
AREA COORDINATOR – LAKE VICTORIA CLUSTER
Based in Kisumu
Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful candidate will head up Practical Action’s Lake Victoria Cluster and ensure leadership,
management, continuous development and implementation of programme activities in the Cluster.
He/she will provide technical input in conceptual framework for Energy work within our programmes of work.
Key Responsibilities
• Take lead in the development of Energy project designs that are strategically aligned with Practical Action’s programmes of
work
• Take lead in programme development and fundraising for Energy programme activities
• Engage in Energy policy advocacy and networking at local, national and regional levels
• Ensure timely and accurate development of operational budgets; monitor and manage individual project expenditure to
ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with budgetary requirements
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of projects within the cluster in compliance with donor requirements
• Ensure programme reports achieve organizational standards and fulfill donor requirements
• Effectively document and share projects outputs and learning
• Manage the organization’s resources and assets within the cluster
• Mentor, motivate and line manage programme staff so as to achieve high levels of performance
• Develop, maintain and promote Practical Action’s image within the cluster
Qualifications, skills and competencies
• Bachelors degree in relevant Engineering discipline or relevant Energy field
• Post graduate diploma in project management, community development or related field
• Minimum five years working experience in development work or relevant field of which two must be at management level
• Proven experience in project/programme identification and design
• Proven financial and personnel management skills
• Excellent advocacy and networking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
AREA COORDINATOR – NAIROBI/NAKURU CLUSTER
Based in Nairobi
Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful candidate will head up Practical Action’s Nairobi/Nakuru Cluster and ensure leadership,
management, continuous development and implementation of programmes activities in the Cluster.
Key Responsibilities
• Champion the development of water and sanitation programme within the cluster in line with Practical Action’s strategy
• Coordinate and manage the implementation of WatSan projects within the cluster in compliance with donor requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate development of operational budgets; monitor and manage individual project expenditure to
ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with budgetary requirements
• Ensure programme reports achieve organizational standards and fulfill donor requirements
• Take lead in programme development and fundraising for WatSan programme activities
• Develop and maintain links with local governance structures, other development agencies, partner organizations and
community groups in the cluster
• Effectively document and share projects outputs and learning
• Manage the organization’s resources and assets within the cluster and line manage staff
• Develop, maintain and promote Practical Action’s image within the cluster
Qualifications, skills and competencies
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering/Science or related development discipline
• Post graduate diploma in Project Management, Community Development or related field
• Minimum five years working experience in development work or relevant field of which two must be at management level
• Proven experience in project/programme identification and design
• Proven financial and personnel management skills
• Excellent advocacy and networking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Based in Nairobi

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KEMRI-WELCOME TRUST RESEARCH PROGRAMME::KENYAN NGO JOBS::RESEARCH OFFICER

KEMRI-WELCOME TRUST RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Please note that the listed positions WILL BE CLOSED on the closing date. This means the applications must be submitted BEFORE the
closing date.
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Reference Number: HSO5-11
Category: Other
Salary: Dependent on qualification and experience
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya
Summary:
The main job purpose is to ensure the Programme's compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements regarding Health and
Safety in the entire Programme premises.
REPORTING LINES:
The post holder reports to the Chief Operating Officer
JOB DIMENSIONS:
The Health & Safety Officer will work closely with Senior Managers, and establish close working relationships with all members of
staff across the entire Programme, including those working in its satellite research sites.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinating the implementation of the Health and Safety programmes which are consistent with the Programme’s Health &
Safety Policy.
• Implementing effective safe work control procedures and systems in the workplace in order to comply with legal and other
regulatory guidelines, which will be applied consistently by all employees throughout the Programme’s facilities.
• Carrying out regular workplace health and safety inspections and audits to ensure that Health & Safety policies are being
effectively implemented and followed; maintaining records of the inspection and audit findings and liaising with Senior
Managers in coordinating implementation of the recommendations.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and
Environmental legislation and developments in biomedical and healthcare industry and liaising with regulatory agencies (e.g.,
Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), etc.
to ensure compliance.
• Liaising with relevant government regulatory authorities and approved Health & Safety Advisers and service providers on
health and safety matters, including statutory OSH trainings (fire safety, first aid etc) and audits.
• Maintaining system for recording, reporting and investigating workplace injuries, accidents/incidents and dangerous
occurrences involving staff and company equipment, providing monthly statistical summaries to Management and drawing
attention to significant trends and occurrences.
• Liaising with the Human Resource Department and Senior Management to identify, coordinate, and conduct Health and
Safety trainings and induction for all employees, students and visitors.
• Liaising with Human Resource Department and the Occupational Health Service Nurse to establish an Occupational Health
Service database, including management of records of staff vaccinations, occupational injuries and illnesses, and statutory
medical examinations.
• Coordinating investigations on workplace health and safety concerns, accidents/incidents, dangerous occurrences, injuries and
ill health as outlined in the OSH Act 2007 and other relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Coordinating the Health and Safety Committee meetings and take minutes of discussions.
• Coordinating Waste Management Program for Programme.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (Biomedical, Environmental Sciences, Health & Safety related, Engineering or
equivalent).
• Postgraduate training in Occupational Safety and Health will be an added advantage.
• In depth knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 2007 and other related regulatory legislation and
requirements.
• At least two (2) years working experience in implementing Health & Safety management systems in a medium to large
institution/company, experience in a research environment or healthcare institution will be an added advantage.
• Excellent computing skills including Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Work planning skills
• A good team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural
teams.
• Good communication (including both oral and written) skills.
• Effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to coordinate, prioritize, organize and work independently under minimal
supervision
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://careers.kemri-wellcome.org/vacancy/health-and-safety-officer
Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. The application closing date is 14th
June 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DATA MANAGER
Reference Number: DM-06-2011
Category: Statistics and Data Management
Salary: Kshs. 77, 170 - Kshs. 98, 182
Grade: 4.8 - 4.15

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PLAN INTERNATIONAL::MONITORING RESEARCH & EVALUATION OFFICER (One Year Fixed Term Contract Based in Kisumu)

MONITORING RESEARCH & EVALUATION OFFICER (One Year Fixed Term Contract Based in Kisumu)
Plan is an international, humanitarian, child-centered community development organization without religious, political or government
affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the
lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan Kenya is recruiting for the Monitoring Research & Evaluation Officer based at Kisumu Program Unit. The position reports to the
Program Unit Manager. The job holder will be responsible for Banking on Change project planning, information gathering and
synthesis, reflection and reporting processes. Employment is on a one year Fixed Term Contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in BoC Implementation Team decision making.
• Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results.
Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes.
• Update of the corporate system (PPM) to reflect project achievements.
• Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
• Participate in development of yearly project budgets and project operational plans.
• Review and/or develop monitoring and reporting tools including but not limited to MIS support function for the project and
based on the internal work plans as necessary.
• Facilitate undertaking of Baseline Survey and End Term Evaluation Exercises as per plans
• Facilitate collection of quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results indicators as defined in the project
agreements
• Review Quality of training and service delivery to GS&L Groups

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PLAN INTERNATIONAL::MONITORING RESEARCH & EVALUATION OFFICER (One Year Fixed Term Contract Based in Kisumu)

MONITORING RESEARCH & EVALUATION OFFICER (One Year Fixed Term Contract Based in Kisumu)
Plan is an international, humanitarian, child-centered community development organization without religious, political or government
affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the
lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan Kenya is recruiting for the Monitoring Research & Evaluation Officer based at Kisumu Program Unit. The position reports to the
Program Unit Manager. The job holder will be responsible for Banking on Change project planning, information gathering and
synthesis, reflection and reporting processes. Employment is on a one year Fixed Term Contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in BoC Implementation Team decision making.
• Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results.
Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes.
• Update of the corporate system (PPM) to reflect project achievements.
• Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
• Participate in development of yearly project budgets and project operational plans.
• Review and/or develop monitoring and reporting tools including but not limited to MIS support function for the project and
based on the internal work plans as necessary.
• Facilitate undertaking of Baseline Survey and End Term Evaluation Exercises as per plans
• Facilitate collection of quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results indicators as defined in the project
agreements
• Review Quality of training and service delivery to GS&L Groups

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JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICES::PROGRAM COORDINATOJOBS IN KENYA

PROGRAM COORDINATOR MENTAL HEALTH
Ref No: JRS Mental Health
Job Title: Program Coordinator Mental Health
Location: Kakuma, Kenya
Closing Date: June 10th 2011
Incorporation date: July 15th 2011
Position open to
• Kenyan nationals
• Candidates available for 1-year commitment with the possibility to renew
• This is unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation leaves every 10 weeks.

Organizational Context:
Jesuit Refugee Service is an international humanitarian organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of
refugees and forcibly displaced people. JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended
by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities most
of which centre around formal and informal education needs.

Description
The mental health department’s aims at improving the psychosocial well-being of intellectually and developmentally challenged
persons and their families through increasing insight, creating awareness and improving effectiveness of the care givers by providing
psychosocial services, special needs education, rehabilitation and habilitation, services, trainings and outreach programs.

Key Responsibilities
• Under the supervision of the Project Director, takes responsibility for the overall leadership, administration and management of
the day-care centres.
• Is actively involved in the planning, monitoring, implementation, evaluation, proposal and report writing for

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