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POSITION TITLE: Officer in the Planning & Coordination Unit
GRADE LEVEL: KP-2
CONTRACT TYPE: Service Contract
DUTY STATION: Nairobi
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:FAO-Somalia
DURATION: 12 Months with possible extension
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES SOMALI & KENYAN NATIONALS ONLY
ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 2012

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Head of the Planning and Coordination Unit, the incumbent will undertake the following;

• Provide support to Planning and Coordination Unit of the FAO Somalia offices in its daily programming and coordination tasks including collecting inputs from different sectors, initial drafting of potential programmes and projects as well as best practices and periodical reports;

• Review best practices available in relation to Aid Framework in conflict contexts and assist in identifying FAO contribution in the definition of future Aid Framework for Somalia;

• Draft Country briefs and periodical country reports according to the requests of the regional offices –SFE- and HQ based offices;

• Facilitate liaison between the cluster lead agency, FAO, the cluster chair and the FSC;

• Any other duty upon request of the Officer in Charge and the Programming and Coordination Unit Head.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

A relevant university degree in Agriculture, Project Management or International Relations.

Experience:

At least three years professional experience in project management. Previous work Experience for a UN or International organization in Somalia will be an added advantage. Previous work experience in the UN environment will be considered an advantage; Significant Project Management experience would be an asset especially in working with Somalia/Somali people

Knowledge and skills:

Good interpersonal and communication skills Good writing and presentation skills Good knowledge of computers especially Microsoft Office Package Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

Languages:

Good working knowledge (level C) of English and knowledge of local languages.

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It spearheads, coordinates and facilitates the implementation of the Agricultural Sector strategies.

ASCU now seeks to recruit a dynamic, well exposed and competent candidate to fill the above position.

Key Responsibilities

The overall purpose of this post is to provide communication advice and guidance and to implement communications plans for ASCU.

The role will specifically ensure that the right communication resources are sought, developed and distributed to the relevant audiences.

Key responsibilities of this officer will therefore include the following;

The holder of this position should have the following skills and experiences;

The holder of the position should have at least, a Bachelors degree in any of the following areas: communication /Journalism; or Community/ Rural Development; or any other relevant training from a recognized university.

Application

Interested candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV, academic certificates and daytime telephone number, by hand, courier or post so as to reach the undersigned by close of business on 15th March 2012.

Applications can also be sent by Email to: info@ascu.go.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor, Kilimo House
Cathedral Road
P.O. Box 300028-00100,
Nairobi

Regional Representative for the decentralized Nairobi Coordination Office (Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Malawi)

Position:

Represent COOPI in the coordination and support of all COOPI interventions in the Countries under Nairobi Coordination Office, ensuring that COOPI mission and vision is respected in the Countries’ strategy and in the implementation of the programs’ activities

Report to:

COOPI Director at Head Quarters - Milano

Duty station:

Kenya (Nairobi), with frequent missions in COOPI geographical area of competence (Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Malawi)

The Regional Representative must demonstrate capability directly related to the proposed work, including technical qualifications, supervisory skills, relevant academic background, and demonstrated experience in African countries and difficult/problematic operating environment. The Regional Representative of the decentralized COOPI Nairobi Coordination is the desk officer for the following Countries: Kenya, Somalia, Uganda and Malawi, and will be responsible for overseeing the technical and management expertise present on the field, liaising with the governmental institutions, the donors and other key stakeholders, fulfilling the principal responsibilities as outlined below.

Descrizione e requisiti

Terms of reference.

Strategic Planning

Collaboration with the Head Quarters International Programs Planning Office for the preparation of the area and sectors strategies and related operational plans for the Countries under Nairobi Coordination Office;
Continuous monitoring/supervision of implementation of the strategies and operational plans in the Countries under Nairobi Coordination Office.

Institutional relationships

Represent COOPI with the Institutions (local and international) and donors in the Countries under Nairobi Coordination Office, in collaboration with the Country coordinators (if present);
Develop and enhance the relationship with the regional coordination of Institutions (local and international), donors and international and local NGOs present in the Countries under Nairobi Coordination Office.

Donors Identification:

identify directly and in collaboration with the Country coordinators (if present) and with the Head Quarters appointed offices, new donors in the geographical area of competence.

Financial management:

support and supervise, in collaboration with the regional administrator, the Head Quarters area focal point and the Country coordinators (if present) or the local administrators of the countries under Nairobi Coordination Office, the preparation of the annual budget, analysis of costs, share costs and subsequent revisions;
Supervise, in collaboration with the regional administrator and the Head Quarters area focal point, the projects’ and coordination’s financial management in the Countries under Nairobi Coordination Office

Projects’ Planning and Management

In coordination with the Head Quarters International Programs Planning Office, collaborate with the Country Coordinators (if present) in the elaboration of the strategies and annual planning for the submission of projects, and supervise the implementation of the same for the Countries under Nairobi Coordination Office.

Coordinate the elaboration and designing of new proposals, and ensure the preparation of the documentation needed for the submission of the same, in collaboration with the appointed Head Quarters offices.

Ensure the right application of donors’ procedures and contracts/grants.
Revise directly and/or in collaboration with the regional Administrator, the projects’ reports (narrative and financial), and ensure the timely sending of the same to the donors, and the monitoring documentation requested by the Head Quarters.

In collaboration with the appointed Head Quarters offices, evaluate the results achieved by the projects’ activities implementation, and modify strategies and activities according to the needs

Human resources management

Starting date: 1st April 2012, inclusive of 1 month of hand over

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/753/

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Matrix Development Consultants Company has been contracted to provide consultancy services to the Government of Kenya (GoK) to develop a national action plan to enhance the implementation of the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS).

A senior secretary is sought to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Coordination Team.

We are looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill the position of Coordination Team Secretary

Employer: Matrix Development Consultants

Job Title: Coordination Team Secretary

Reports to: Coordinator

Contract Period: Full-time for nine months with possible extension to a maximum period of 20 months.

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya

Starting Date: ASAP

Purpose of the Job

The coordination team will be responsible for

Kindly ensure that the submitted document bears the name of the candidate.

Deadline for receiving applications: Tuesday, 20 September 2011 at 14:00Hrs

Interested candidates should send their applications, including detailed CV, academic certificates and daytime telephone number, by hand, courier or post so as to reach the undersigned by close of business on 12th August 2011.

Applications can also be sent by Email to: info@ascu.go.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor, Kilimo House,
Cathedral Road,
P.O. Box 30028-00100
Nairobi.

Vacancy Announcement

Terms of Reference for a National Coordinator on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+)

Job Title: National REDD+ Coordination Officer

Reports To: Conservation Secretary

1. Background

The Government of Kenya has received support from the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) under the World Bank towards preparing activities Reducing Emissions through Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+ Readiness) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for employment of a National REDD+ Coordination Officer.

REDD+ Readiness activities refer to a set of activities needed to develop a National Strategy and Implementation Framework to support REDD+ implementation as a Climate Change mitigation process.

In support of these efforts, a REDD+ Readiness Preparation Proposal (RPP) has been prepared which proposes a number of strategy priority areas and actions to design and test REDD+ measures.

These activities include: a management and consultative approach that will provide the basis of all activities, (legal, socio-economic environmental and financial arrangements) for subsequent REDD+ implementation; the approach to design Kenya’s Carbon Emissions Reference Scenario; the means for monitoring the emissions and the approach to assess and subsequently monitor social and environmental impacts on REDD+ strategies.

Implementation of RPP to deliver the strategy, a reference emission scenario and monitoring system, will be undertaken over a period of the next three years.

The Kenya REDD+ Readiness efforts will be steered by an Inter-Sectoral National REDD+ Steering Committee (NRSC) based at the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife Headquarters at Telposta Building.

The strategy formulation process will be coordinated under a National REDD Coordination Office managed by the National REDD Coordination Officer (NRCO). The Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife now seeks to engage the services of a competent Expert to serve as the NRCO.

Scope: The scope of this assignment is to ensure successful implementation of Kenya’s RPP and to catalyze the national REDD+ process in building the national capacity to support REDD+ implementation.

Major Tasks

The NRCO will provide:

1. Management Support: The NRCO will provide management support to the National REDD+ Technical Working Group on the implementation of the REDD+ Readiness programme including: planning and budgeting of activities, elaborating Terms of Reference for various tasks preparing in consultation with relevant stakeholders); assist in administering contracts, overseeing budgets, monitoring activities, ensuring due consultation and participation of the Civil Society and REDD+ stakeholders, and representing the programme in key REDD+ events, among others as required.

2. Technical Assistance on REDD+: The NRCO shall be a qualified professional with technical competence relevant to the REDD+ process to provide technical assistance and policy advice to Government, the REDD+ Task Forces/Committees and Civil Society Stakeholders on REDD+ matters.

The main aim is to build capacities, ensure technical quality of the process, ease understanding of key data and results, and generate consensus among key stakeholders. The Officer should be competent and familiar with the processes involved in REDD+ strategy including development of a Reference Emission Scenario and a Monitoring System.

3. REDD Coordination Support: The NRCO will support the coordination and advancement of the National REDD+ process. He/She will also be responsible for coordination of work carried out by the various Task Forces that will be established to deliver specific components of the strategy. The NRCO will assist in the harmonisation between the different technical, financial and operational efforts towards REDD+ in the country.

Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

The National REDD+ Coordination Officer will be under the supervision of the Conservation Secretary in the Ministry of Forestry & Wildlife.

Required skills, competencies and experience

The main required skills, competencies and experience include:

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife
P.O. Box 41394- 00100
Nairobi.

Email: ps@forestryandwildlife.go.ke

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Duties

Contribute to improve the visibility and general understanding of the EU support to Somalia.

Work with other donors and partners in view of improving aid effectiveness. Support internal planning and reporting.

Main responsibilities

The contract is initially for a probationary period of 6 months with the possibility of renewal on annual basis. As an indication, the minimum salary is 314,431 Ksh/ month with possibility of higher salary depending on experience.

Applications and CV's of interested candidates should reach the EU Delegation by mail before 28 February 2011 and should be addressed as follows:

The EU Representative,
Delegation of the European Union,
Somalia Operations Unit,
Union House, Ragati Road,
P.O Box 30475, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

E-mail: Somalia@eeas.europa.eu

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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