Action Contre la Faim (ACF-France) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992. Currently, ACF is conducting its humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on severe and moderate malnutrition, medical programs, food security and water & sanitation programs via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995), El Berde (since 2012), Eyl (since 2014) and Hudur (since 2014). ACF Somalia is currently for suitable candidate to fill the position of Human Resources Head of Departmentbased inNairobi with frequent travels to Somalia

The objective of the position is to define Human Resources policy for the mission and coordinate its implementation and deployment throughout all missions in order to provide optimum support to programs.

The Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for:

Mission 1 : Contribute to defining mission strategy

develop a Human Resources strategy for the missionavail Human Resources data to other departments to facilitate the establishment of the country strategyproduce high quality and timely Human Resources contributions to "proposals" and reports for funding bodies

Mission 2 : Supervising the staff administration and payroll

defining and putting in place administrative and payroll procedures which conform to social legislation and with ACF and its funding bodies’ guidelinesensuring the quality of the tools used in staff administration and payroll, and the reliability and transparency of the dataensure conformity with the contractual obligations of ACF vis-à-vis its employees

Mission 3 : Provide for the recruitment and training of all employees and promote career development

putting in place fair and transparent procedures for recruitment, access to training, promotion and internal mobility, in accordance with legal requirements and ACF guidelinesusing all necessary means in the search for appropriate candidates for vacant postsproviding employees with the means to acquire the skills necessary for the proper exercise of their functionsensuring that all employees have access to a formal annual appraisal meeting, that such meetings are of high quality and that they take place on the planned date

Mission 4 : Ensure a coherent organisation of work and establish a policy of compensation and benefits

ensuring that organisational charts are coherent and conform to ACF classification gridensuring that remuneration systems are fair and consistent with the cost of living for local employeesensuring that all local employees are covered by health care

Mission 5 : Implement collective rules and communicate internally

implementing ACF regulations (internal regulations and convention on social benefits) adapted to the local context of the mission and local legislationconsulting and informing local employees through the medium of staff representatives, in conformity with the relevant social legislationproviding accurate information to all employees regarding the ACF charter and its organisational regulations (internal regulations and convention on social benefits)stimulating internal communications on both general and Human Resources issuesanticipating risks associated with national Human Resources

Mission 6 : Promote and ensure collaboration and coordination in Human Resources with the mission’s partners

participating in the process of selecting partners and validating the Human Resources risk analysis provided by the basesdefining with partners the modes of Human Resources management in the framework of joint projectsvalidating the Human Resources aspects of partnership conventions and agreementstaking full advantage at mission level of all innovative Human Resources practices in the framework of partnerships

Mission 7 : Prevent and manage cases of fraud and corruption

identifying the risks of fraud and corruption in his/her field of competence and putting in place preventative and monitoring mechanismsmaking his/her team aware of the risks of fraud and corruptionalerting the Country Director to cases of fraud and corruption and undertaking corrective actionputting in place and monitoring recommendations arising from the day-to-day control and audit

Mission 8 : Manage the Human Resources team and the home staff

day-to-day management of the team (guidance, follow-up, motivation…)evaluating the performance and developing the skills of his/her team membersmanagement of the teams for which s/he is support/technical Manager

Requirements:

Essential

· Diploma in Human Resource Management

· 5 years of experience in humanitarian human resource management, out of which at least 3 years in a senior management / coordination role

· Excellent English and Somali language skills (oral, written)

· Excellent Team manager and strong team worker with outstanding motivation/training skills.

· Very organized and structured

· Diplomatic with excellent influencing, mediation and negotiation skills

· Excellent communication skills & networking skills

· Good reporting skills

· Readiness for frequent travel to Somalia

· Coping with high workload, irregular working hours and sometimes challenging working environments. Able to set own deadlines and meet them consistently. Able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance

· Knowledge and adherence to Humanitarian Code of Conduct

· Member of IHRM

Desirable

· ACF experience

· Masters in Human Resource Management

· Actively involved in human resource network in Kenya and Somalia

· Knowledge and experience of the humanitarian environment in Somalia

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume with 3 professional references to****recruitments@so.missions-acf.org**** not later than 23rd September, 2014, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for.This position is open to Kenyan Nationals

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, female candidates are encouraged to apply

Action Contre la Faim (ACF-International) has been implementing humanitarian programs in Somalia since May 1992. At present, ACF is implementing humanitarian interventions in Somalia focused on Severe and moderate under-nutrition, health, Water & Sanitation and Food Security & Livelihoods programs via program bases in Mogadishu and Bakool. ACF Somalia is currently looking for suitable a candidate to fill the following position of Food Security & Livelihoods Head of Department based in Nairobi reporting to Deputy Country Director.

The overall goal for the position will be to design ACF food security and resilience strategy and contribute to its implementation in order to maximise ACF impact and address the needs in the country

Purpose/Duties of the Role:

Provides strategic direction, advice and oversight on food security and resilience programming.Is responsible for the overall quality, management and expansion of the ACF Somalia Food Security and Resilience program and its integration within the larger ACF Somalia programme.Provides technical and management guidance and leadership to on-going food security and resilience building projectsOversees overall project development and management responsibilities for the food security and resilience program, including budget management, donor compliance, reporting and staff management.Develops ACF knowledge on food Security, livelihoods and resilience issues in SomaliaEstablish and develop strong working relationships with key Food Security stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives from the Government, UN, donors, INGOs, Local NGOS, partner organisations, private sector and other ACF country programmes in the region.Form strategic alliances and/or consortia with appropriate partners

Requirements for the Position:Master’s Degree in development studies or equivalent.A minimum of 5 years managing Food Security & Livelihoods program with an I/NGO in various humanitarian contextIn-depth knowledge and experience of developing and managing urban and rural food security and resilience building programs, preferably in Somalia or in the region.Good understanding and experience of working on pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods and resilience buildingStrong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to othersExperience with institutional donor such as ECHO, DFID, UN, etc.Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience and staff mentoring capacity.Exceptional communication, networking, analysis and writing skills, strong demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs.

How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume including 3 referees to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 13th June 2013, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. This position is open to Kenyan Nationals Only.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Action Contre la Faim (ACF-International) has been conducting humanitarian programs in Somalia from May 1992.  At present, ACF is implementing humanitarian activities in Somalia focused on Severe and moderate malnutrition, Medical, Water & Sanitation programs and Food Security & Livelihoods programs via program bases in Mogadishu (since 1995) and Bakool. ACF Somalia is currently looking for suitable a candidate to fill the following position which will be based in Nairobi. ACF Somalia: Head of WASH Department The WASH Head of Department provides strategic direction, advice and oversight on WASH programming. The WASH HoD is responsible for the overall quality, management and expansion of the ACF Somalia WASH program and the integration of WASH activities within ACF Somalia.The provision of technical and management guidance and leadership to on-going WASH projects . Overall project development and management responsibilities for the WASH program, including budget management, donor compliance, reporting and staff management. To develop ACF knowledge on water, sanitation & hygiene education issues in Somalia. The holder of this post will also be required to establish and develop strong working relationships with key WASH stakeholders including, but not limited to, representatives from the Government, UN, donors, INGOs, Local NGOS, partner organisations, private sector and other ACF country programmes in the region.. Forming strategic WASH alliances and/or consortia with appropriate partners is also the responsibility of this position.Requirements for the Position:A minimum of 5 years managing a WASH program with an I/NGO in various humanitarian context. In-depth knowledge and experience of developing and managing urban and rural WASH programs, preferably in Somalia or in the region. Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others. Experience with institutional donor such as ECHO, DFID, UN, etc. Master’s Degree in Public Health, Water and Sanitary Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent. Strong demonstrable experience in all aspects of project management including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and the design/utilization of appropriate project management tools, and the capacity to transfer this experience to others. Excellent interpersonal, motivational and management skills with extensive experience and staff mentoring capacity. Exceptional communication, networking, analysis and writing skills Strong demonstrable experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities and other NGOs. If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send a cover letter and resume to recruitments@so.missions-acf.org not later than 12th April 2013, clearly mentioning the position you are applying for. This position is open to Kenyan Nationals Only.
We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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University of Nairobi

Applications are invited for the following position:

Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection

The Bean Project

Technologist

Grade ABC

2 Posts

AD/2/60/12-(CAVS)

Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE C or its equivalent with credits in relevant subjects.

They must also possess an Ordinary Diploma in Applied Biology or equivalent from a recognized institution.

They must have at least three (3) years experience as Trainee Technologist or three (3) years experience in a research laboratory specializing in Crop Breeding, Pathology and/or Molecular Genetics.

The successful candidates will be expected to participate in development of breeding populations, germplasm maintenance, preparation of disease inoculum and maintenance of laboratory and field experiments.

They will also be expected to assist graduate students in their research activities, collect and analyze laboratory and field experimental data.

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

Note:

1. Applicant should forward seven (7) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience and current salaries plus other benefits. They should quote post reference code.

2. Applications should be addressed To:

The Principal,
College of Agricultures Veterinary Sciences,
P. O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday. 24th February 2012.

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya

View the original article here

University of Nairobi

Applications are invited for the following position:

Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection

The Bean Project

Technologist

Grade ABC

2 Posts

AD/2/60/12-(CAVS)

Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE C or its equivalent with credits in relevant subjects.

They must also possess an Ordinary Diploma in Applied Biology or equivalent from a recognized institution.

They must have at least three (3) years experience as Trainee Technologist or three (3) years experience in a research laboratory specializing in Crop Breeding, Pathology and/or Molecular Genetics.

The successful candidates will be expected to participate in development of breeding populations, germplasm maintenance, preparation of disease inoculum and maintenance of laboratory and field experiments.

They will also be expected to assist graduate students in their research activities, collect and analyze laboratory and field experimental data.

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

Note:

1. Applicant should forward seven (7) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience and current salaries plus other benefits. They should quote post reference code.

2. Applications should be addressed To:

The Principal,
College of Agricultures Veterinary Sciences,
P. O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday. 24th February 2012.

Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya