The Organisation

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800m

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Director of Programmes you will support the implementation of Plan’s Global Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Policy and Strategy by building the regional capacity in disaster management, preparedness and response and the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction and Response within country and regional level programmes. You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the implementation of the DRM strategy in 12 country offices and contribute to global learning and initiatives aimed at strengthening DRM within the wider organisation. You will also lead assessment, provide technical support and represent Plan on all major responses within the region.

The Person

You will possess significant experience managing disaster response and humanitarian work, ideally at a regional level, combined with knowledge of the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Experience implementing child-centred and community based projects in an emergency setting and an understanding of the child-rights framework and standards for child protection is required.

Type of Role:5 year fixed term contract

Location: RESA Regional Office in Nairobi with approximately 50% travel within and outside of the region.

Salary: $55000-65000 plus full expatriate benefits.

Reports to:Deputy Regional Director, Programmes

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Location: Nairobi

Reports To: Regional DRM Manager

Closing Date: 30th December 2011

This will be a six month contract.

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively

This is a six-month position needed to generate information to sharpen the emergency response and ensure accountability for funds raised and used in Plan’s recent emergency response to the food crisis in East Africa as well as providing the basis for learning from experience and planning for effective transition to recovery.

Dimensions of Role:

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that:

Internal:
Country Directors are critical to the success of this work as their direction to their teams will determine the depth of implementation possibleRegion wide relations with Country Office teams particularly those on the frontline delivering work
Regional office colleagues will be important for linking the post-holder to additional support resources
IH DRM team can provide linkage to resources in the wider organisation
Links with donors to understand their impact measurement requirementsOther INGO and NGO leaders may be useful for shared methodologiesKnowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives

Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of research and data collection methodologies both quantitative and qualitative, through qualifications or proven experienceKnowledge of Child Rights and methods to ensure ethically sound data collectionKnowledge of the sector and types of impact measurement usedFamiliar with the provisions of HAP, Sphere and other industry standards
Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
You must be a highly experienced practitioner able to gain trust of colleagues and facilitate changes in behaviour through your knowledge
An effective communicator with the ability to ensure lasting change through listening and coachingProven skills in designing and running monitoring systems that generate reliable data and can be replicated by others Behaviours
Demonstrated commitment to Plan’s values in your treatment and attitude towards colleagues and beneficiaries
Tenacious in your desire to see the work completed on timeFlexible in the face of complex operating environments and able to remained focused on the task despite setbacksThis role will be based in our Regional Office in Nairobi with an expectation of 45% international travel, including in remote areas with basic amenities.References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your salary requirements and quoting reference RE015 to recadmin@plan-international.org

Closing date: 30 Dec 2011

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Region: Eastern & Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi

Reports To: Regional DRM Manager

Closing Date: 30th December 2011

This will be a six month contract.

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively

This is a six-month position needed to generate information to sharpen the emergency response and ensure accountability for funds raised and used in Plan’s recent emergency response to the food crisis in East Africa as well as providing the basis for learning from experience and planning for effective transition to recovery.

Dimensions of Role: • Overseeing the collection of data regarding the disbursement of the c$7m regional grant to support emergency programming in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya • Advising upon the relevance and usefulness of monitoring data collected more generally on other Country Emergency programmes in recent months for projects totaling $20m • Regional role covering three countries with very complex operating environments • Supporting effective monitoring practice in three Country Offices and providing advice to the Regional Office on effective methodologies that will generate trusted information for forward planning

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position: The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that: • Data required from the Regional Emergency Response Programme will be collected and used to report on outcomes of the project and generate information on which to base forward planning region-wide • Systems of monitoring currently in place for other emergency work will be reviewed together with field teams to further develop methodologies for the production of reliable information • Data collecting methods that involve beneficiaries (in particular children) and are in line with Plan’s values and child-rights approaches will be further established extending beyond the end of this post for use in reporting on all current emergency response grants in the region • Reports required in the period will be reviewed to check they are supported with relevant data and recommendations made to line management regarding the findings

Dealing with Problems • The programme areas covered by this project are highly complex environments • Country staff work very hard and have been under pressure for many months. Negotiating the additional time that may be required to ensure that reliable data is collected and used to inform programming will require sensitive engagement with the teams • South Sudan is unstable and political developments may present situations requiring sudden and effective changes of plan • Significant funds are tied up in projects and prioritisation will be critical

Communications and Working Relationships Internal: • Country Directors are critical to the success of this work as their direction to their teams will determine the depth of implementation possible • Region wide relations with Country Office teams particularly those on the frontline delivering work • Regional office colleagues will be important for linking the post-holder to additional support resources • IH DRM team can provide linkage to resources in the wider organisation External: • Links with donors to understand their impact measurement requirements • Other INGO and NGO leaders may be useful for shared methodologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives Knowledge • Demonstrated knowledge of research and data collection methodologies both quantitative and qualitative, through qualifications or proven experience • Knowledge of Child Rights and methods to ensure ethically sound data collection • Knowledge of the sector and types of impact measurement used • Familiar with the provisions of HAP, Sphere and other industry standards • Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable. Skills • You must be a highly experienced practitioner able to gain trust of colleagues and facilitate changes in behaviour through your knowledge • An effective communicator with the ability to ensure lasting change through listening and coaching • Proven skills in designing and running monitoring systems that generate reliable data and can be replicated by others Behaviours • Demonstrated commitment to Plan’s values in your treatment and attitude towards colleagues and beneficiaries • Tenacious in your desire to see the work completed on time • Flexible in the face of complex operating environments and able to remained focused on the task despite setbacks

Physical Environment This role will be based in our Regional Office in Nairobi with an expectation of 45% international travel, including in remote areas with basic amenities.

References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

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Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction and guidance of the DRM, Manage the disaster response operations and activities in Dadaab - Garissa County and Dhobley in South Somalia, covering the key tasks and responsibilities set out below.

The Project manager will also work in a wide range of response preparedness activities, support the strengthening and coordination of the Disaster response team capacity with the specific aim of minimizing the vulnerability of the affected population.

He /she will maintain relationships with local partners and organizations working in the area and report to and maintain contacts specifically with the disaster response team.

Essential Functions

Those who will not have heard from us by 20th December, 2011 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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VACANCY The Netherlands Red Cross

Position: Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Delegate Duty station: Kenya, with frequent travels to Uganda and Ethiopia Duration: 12 Months Status: Unaccompanied Starting date: As soon as possible, preferably 01 September 2011

The Partners for Resilience (PfR) is an alliance of five humanitarian, development and environmental organizations bringing together knowledge and expertise in the field of disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA) and ecosystem management and restoration (EMR). The PfR consist of the NLRC, CARE Nederland, Cordaid, Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre and Wetlands International. The alliance partners accompany their local partner institutions in the implementation of the programme.

Founded in 2009, the Partners for Resilience developed the five year programme “Climate-proof Disaster Risk Reduction” that aims to reduce the impact of natural hazards on the livelihoods of 750.000 – 1.000.000 vulnerable people in nine countries: Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali, Nicaragua, Philippines, and Uganda. The PfR will implement the programme in the period 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2015. The NLRC is lead applicant and contract-holder for the programme vis-à-vis its key donor, the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs under its MFS-II grant facility. In Kenya the NLRC is the country lead for the PfR.

Purpose:

To ensure the successful implementation of the Climate Proof Disaster Risk Reduction Programme in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

Duties applicable to all staff

Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Overall tasks and responsibilities

Manage of all aspects related to the implementation of the PfR programme in Kenya, Uganda and for a lesser extend Ethiopia. This includes but is not limited to the following activities:

Support tasks; additional duties to support the NLRC Regional East Africa Office team

Requirements Qualification and experience required:

• Masters Degree • 5 years experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in developing countries (preferably in Disaster Risk Reduction /Climate Change Adaptation programming and/or community development work) • Qualification in coordinating development programmes • Excellent practical knowledge of computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, Internet) • Experience in training • Working in International Organizations • Demonstrated success in (financial) planning and budgetting, project management and reporting • Experience within the Red Cross Movement, working in bilateral programs. • Community based project management

The following skills would be an asset: • Experience in managing or supporting Ministry of Foreign Affairs grants • Experience with working in East Africa at community level

Languages: English required, Dutch preferred

Personal Qualities: • High degree of integrity, discretion, and personal conduct • Team player • Able to work under security constrained situations • Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions • Self-motivated and proactive, with good judgment and initiative • Able to prioritize and meet deadlines • Be diplomatic and result orientated • Strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills • Working in a multicultural environment

Reporting

Reporting lines: 1. Line Manager: Regional Programme Manager, in Nairobi, Regional Office 2. HQ Desk East, West and Central Africa Netherlands Red Cross, The Hague 3. PfR Programme Coordinator at HQ Netherlands Red Cross, The Hague

Applications

Interested parties may submit their resumes + short letter of motivation before 25 August, quoting Competition Number 62 to the following address Sollicitaties@redcross.nl For more information about the position you can contact Alexander de Gaay Fortman + 31 70 30 53 930

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. We kindly ask not to send in duplicate copies of your resume.

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The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/ AIDS.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Human Resources / Administration Co-ordinator (Nairobi)

IRC is currently looking for a Human Resources/Administration Co-ordinator who will be reporting to the Deputy Director, Operations (DDO) and will be responsible for ensuring effective and transparent human resource management practices and quality administrative support functions throughout the country program and support the Somalia program.

He/She will provide advice and recommendations to the Director to ensure timely and equitable resolution of any disciplinary, ethical or legal staff issues and to promote staff retention and development.

The Human Resources/Administration Coordinator’ s responsibilities include national staff policy development, support for international staff personnel management, staff planning, benefits administration, staff training, and administrative services.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs5@kenya.theirc.org

Logistics Co-ordinator (Nairobi)

IRC is currently looking for a Logistics Co-ordinator who will be reporting to the Deputy Director, Operations (DDO).

The Logistics Coordinator is ultimately responsible for ensuring all the field offices (Nairobi, Kakuma, Dadaab, Ga’alkacyo and Lodwar) have sound logistics, procurement and administrative management including Security, Asset, Fleet and Supply Chain management.

The Logistics Co-ordinator will directly manage and supervise the logistics team in the Nairobi Office and support the Somalia program.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs6@kenya.theirc.org

Safe Programing Manager (Hagadera/Kakuma)

IRC is currently looking for a Safe Programming Manager who will be the focal point for IRC’s Safe Programming initiative in Hagadera or Kakuma camp.

With technical support from the Governance and Civil Society Development Coordinator and the HQ based Governance and Rights Unit, the Safe Programming Manager will be responsible for implementing the Safe Programming efforts in Hagadera or Kakuma refugee camp and ensuring that the goals and objectives of the project are met.

He/She will provide technical oversight to the field-based staff specifically on the incorporation of protection principles into all of the IRC’s and other participating agencies’ programs. The position reports to the Governance & Civil Society Development Coordinator. (This position will be filled subject to receiving of funding).

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs7@kenya.theirc.org

Safe Programing Officer (Hagadera/Kakuma)

IRC is currently looking for a Safe Programming Officer who will be the focal point for IRC’s Safe Programming (protection) initiative in Kakuma OR Hagadera camp.

With technical support from the Safe Programming manager, Governance and Civil Society Development Coordinator and the HQ-based Governance and Rights Unit, the Safe Programming Officer will be responsible for implementing the Safe Programming efforts in Kakuma or Hagadera refugee camp and ensuring that the goals and objectives of the project are met.

The position reports to the Governance & Civil Society Development Coordinator. (This position will be filled subject to receiving of funding).

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs8@kenya.theirc.org

Disaster Risk Reduction Manager (Nairobi)

IRC, Kenya is currently looking for a Disaster Risk Reduction Manager based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the field program sites in Kakuma, Dadaab, and Lodwar.

We need a person with excellent technical skills and subject matter understanding, innovative programming aptitude and someone who can guide and work well with the larger Kenya team based in the field sites and Nairobi.

The person will have the opportunity to lead the IRC country program into integration of DRR in the existing and future programs as well as support in strengthening the country program’s emergency preparedness and response capability.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs9@kenya.theirc.org

All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: hr@kenya.theirc.org by 15th July, 2011.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

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Job Objectives:

1. Background
In a consortium with 6 ACF missions (Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Uganda, Southern Sudan & Kenya), ACF has decided to develop a project focused on food security and livelihoods activities, mainly covering agro-pastoral as well as pastoral communities with a strong focus on disaster risk management (DRM)/ drought and flood management in the Horn of Africa.

2. Main Objective
To develop a detailed and coherent consortium proposal covering all six countries (according to EC standard format and guidelines) that is well embedded in the current context of regional actors, programme initiatives, coordination mechanisms and donor initiatives relevant to ACF’s mandate.
3. Specific Objective
• To coordinate and lead on the development of a regional programme proposal
• To liaise with the six regional ACF missions to organise and receive proposal contributions, i.e. narrative, logical framework, budget, administrative work, etc.
• To ensure organised and timely agreed input in the proposal development from all the missions.
• To ensure coherence and intervention logic throughout the document
• To ensure all format and administrative regulations and needs are followed and responded to

4. Methodology
The proposal shall be developed in collaboration with the ACF regional mission teams (technical and support team) and technical and support advisory HQ teams.
Logistics and finance departments will support the proposal development to ensure financial coherence to the proposed actions.

5. Timeframe
Starting date : 1 April 2011
Duration : 3 months

6. Location
Field visits to the region will be required – except for Somalia
Home based work is negotiable

7. Expected Outputs
Submission of a complete, coherent and justified action, conform to the EC standard guidelines (ref model food facilities format).
Qualifications:

• Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the humanitarian/development context in the Horn of Africa/Eastern Africa, including actors (particularly NGOs), regional initiatives, information/ coordination platforms (such as IPC, FSNAU, FEWS NET, PENHA, RELPA, IGAD ICPAC etc.), donor initiatives
• Experience in disaster risk management programming, comprising risk reduction / mitigation / prevention as well as preparedness / response planning
• 5 to 10 years experience in the humanitarian and/or development field of work
• University Degree in any food security and livelihoods related topic
• Experience in developing multi-countries proposal and grant writing
• Knowledge of EC formats and guidelines
• Knowledge of ACF interventions / programming is a plus

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The implementation of the ISDR is supported by a secretariat lead by the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk Reduction. The secretariat main functions are policy coordination, advocacy and information management, at the international and regional levels, to ensure synergy between disaster reduction strategies and those in the socioeconomic and humanitarian fields.

In January 2005, the World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR, 18-22 January 2005, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan) took place and represents a landmark in worldwide understanding and commitment to implement a disaster risk reduction agenda. This commitment was captured in the Hyogo Declaration and the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters adopted at the WCDR.

The Hyogo Framework is the essential guide for implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction in the coming years and it constitutes an unprecedented conceptual shift that takes account of the complexity of action in disaster risk reduction and the large variety of actors whose inputs are required in the pursuit of this objective. It provides the basic concepts and prescribes and expected outcome; details three strategic goals for disaster risk reduction and a set of five priority areas for action; and assigns tasks to stakeholders at difference operational levels to reach the expected outcome.

Priority Four of the Hyogo Framework for Action emphasizes the need to “reduce underlying risk factors” to “ensure the resilience of communities to hazards, particularly in areas prone to drought, flood, cyclones and other hazards. It further recommends to “promoting food security as an important factor in ensuring resilience of communities to hazards”

UNISDR is supporting the implementation of the Hyogo Framework of Action at national level through multi-stakeholder national coordination mechanisms for disaster risk reduction, so called National Platforms for DRR, and at sub-regional regional level through the Regional Economic Commissions (RECs), such as IGAD and EAC among others. UNISDR is further cooperating with various development partners to ensure coordinated efforts for DRR at all levels.

The UNISDR Regional Office for Africa is implementing a project entitled “Increased coordination, awareness and technical support to enhance risk management in the Greater Horn of Africa., Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya” The project is designed to target drought prone areas in the three project countries, building on existing initiatives to support state and non-state actors to integrate disaster risk reduction in development and relief efforts.

UNISDR is looking for a national consultant based in Kenya to support the implementation of the project in Kenya, who will cooperate with other consultants under this project based in Uganda, Ethiopia and the Regional Economic Commissions.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the UNISDR Regional Office for Africa, the Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Ministry of State for Special Programmes as chair of the Kenya National Platform for DRR and the relevant country focal points of project partner organizations, the Consultant will:

Professionalism:

Please email the following documents to the ISDR secretariat at isdr-africa@unep.org:

Closing date: 11 Feb 2011

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

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United Nations Development work in Kenya encompasses support to government priorities as envisioned in Vision 2030, Medium Term Plans and other development and poverty reduction instruments. These efforts are guided by priorities in United Nations Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP). One of the key focus outcomes within these frameworks is to support the country in reducing the impact of both natural and manmade disasters. UNDP approaches this from both a policy and programming perspective. Specific areas of focus include: adequate preparedness, harmonized early warning systems, disaster prevention and mitigation strategies, mainstreaming, improved response and recovery

UNDP Kenya Country office is at an advanced stage of finalizing an integrated programme for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Kenya. Once finalized, the implementation will be rolled out in collaboration with different partners including government, private sector and NGOs. UNDP is also in the process of developing an Early Recovery Framework to support the concept of building back better as well as an integration of risk reduction in recovery efforts.

To achieve this, the Country Office requires an experienced disaster risk reduction and recovery adviser to support the unit in the finalization, roll out and implementation of these frameworks.

2) OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Support UNDP achieving their strategy and priority areas for 2011 including but not limited to finalization and roll out of disaster risk reduction integrated programme, resource mobilization, improved partnerships and documentation.

3) SCOPE OF WORK

1. Support the finalization, launching and roll out of the UNDP Kenya integrated disaster risk reduction programme
2. Support UNDP efforts in fundraising and mobilization of resources, including donor mapping and developing strategies for stronger funding modalities for disaster risk reduction.
3. Support in the formulating phase II of Joint Host Community Project and Post Election Violence Project (PEV) both of which are in their final stages of phase one completion
4. Develop media engagement strategy and identify ways media can strengthen disaster risk reduction work in Kenya
5. Develop a partnership strategy through assessing and identifying strategic partners for future collaboration in order to strengthen disaster risk reduction in Kenya. These will include but not limited to donors, learning institutions, media and private sector among others.
6. Support development of an ER recovery framework so that UNDP can deliver its mandate of leading Early Recovery in the country
7. Support UNDP in the formulation strategies for engaging schools and other higher learning institutions in disaster risk reduction work
8. Support the monitoring and evaluation of on-going projects, develop quality reports any necessary documentation
9. Support in knowledge management through documentation and sharing of lessons learned with partners and other stakeholders
10. Support the management and implementation of DRR component of the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP)
11. Quality assurance and adherence of outputs to key DRR policy framework documents of government and UNDP
12. Carry out field missions on behalf of UNDP and represent the organization in relevant meetings and forums
13. Contribute to achievement of UNDP priorities for 2011 with specific emphasis on DRR contribution to Country Office targets and objectives.
14. Support UNDP DRR programme in understanding and managing expectations from partners and ensure effective communication

4) DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT, DUTY STATION AND EXPECTED PLACES OF TRAVEL

The assignment will take 12 months starting from February 2011 to January 2012. The consultant be based in UNDP Nairobi office, but will be required to travel extensively and interact with a number of stakeholders throughout the country. Travel costs by consultant will be met by the DRR unit.

5) FINAL PRODUCTS

1. DRR integrated programme finalized and rolled out
2. Resource mobilization and partnership strategies in place
3. Completion of PEV, JHC and DRR in schools projects
4. ER framework completed
5. Existence of key stakeholder database and DRR network
6. Media engagement strategy

6) PROVISION OF MONITORING AND PROGRESS CONTROLS

The DRR Adviser operates under the overall leadership of the UNDP Deputy Country Director Progerammes (DCD-P) with direct supervision by DRR Head of unit. Monitoring will be done through regular meetings and monthly progress reports based on agreed activity timeline and targets.

7) DEGREE OF EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Disaster Risk Reduction, Agriculture/Livelihoods or Rural Development. Proven track record of fund raising and resource mobilization, programme formulation, documentation and partnership engagement.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of DRR frameworks in Kenya
• Experience in conducting programme evaluations.
• Good analytical, writing and presentation skills
• Experience in contributing to team based activities
• Programme formulation and fund raising
• Networking and collaboration

8) REVIEW TIME REQUIRED

Bi-Weekly meetings and monthly reports review and feedback

9) CONSULTANT PRESENCE REQUIRED ON DUTY STATION/UNDP PREMISES

PARTIAL - INTERMITTENT - FULL TIME

10) PAYMENT TERMS

The remuneration will be monthly and will be based on prevailing rates applicable to National consultants.

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General Background

United Nations Development work in Kenya encompasses support to government priorities as envisioned in Vision 2030, Medium Term Plans and other development and poverty reduction instruments.

These efforts are guided by priorities in United Nations Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).

One of the key focus outcomes within these frameworks is to support the country in reducing the impact of both natural and manmade disasters. UNDP approaches this from both a policy and programming perspective.

Specific areas of focus include: adequate preparedness, harmonized early warning systems, disaster prevention and mitigation strategies, mainstreaming, improved response and recovery UNDP Kenya Country office is at an advanced stage of finalizing an integrated programme for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Kenya.

Once finalized, the implementation will be rolled out in collaboration with different partners including government, private sector and NGOs. UNDP is also in the process of developing an Early Recovery Framework to support the concept of building back better as well as an integration of risk reduction in recovery efforts.

To achieve this, the Country Office requires an experienced disaster risk reduction and recovery adviser to support the unit in the finalization, roll out and implementation of these frameworks.

Objectives of the Assignment

Support UNDP achieving their strategy and priority areas for 2011 including but not limited to finalization and roll out of disaster risk reduction integrated programme, resource mobilization, improved partnerships and documentation.

Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

The assignment will take 12 months starting from February 2011 to January 2012. The consultant will be based in Nairobi UNDP office, but will be required to travel extensively and interact with a number of stakeholders throughout the country. Travel costs by consultant will be met by the DRR unit.

Degree of Expertise and Qualifications

Applications for the position should be emailed to: consultants.ken@undp.org and additional information regarding the position can be accessed through the link www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurement on the UNDP Kenya website.

To reach us not later than 4 February 2011

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To qualify for this position the candidate should:-

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their one-page motivation letter, details of previous/actual salary and expected remuneration, detailed CV with highlight of own skills and achievements (especially in DRR), language skills, testimonials, and contact details of three referees, not later than 3rd January 2011 to:

The Human Resource Manager,
Welthungerhilfe e.V.,
German Agro Action, Regional Office,
P. O.Box 38829-00623,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Ref: DRR Expert Kajiado,

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The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following positions:

Position Title: Disaster Response Manager
Reporting to: Head of Disaster Management
Job Location: Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Responsible to the Head of Disaster Management for the effective design, development, implementation and evaluation of disaster response programmes aimed at enhancing capacity for communities to respond to emergencies, hazards and natural disasters such as drought, famine, flood, landslides, explosions, fire, major accidents and other calamities capable of interrupting the development process and wiping out major assets, in addition to causing loss of life, injury and great human suffering.

Responsibilities

Overall Purpose

Responsible to the Internal Audit Manager for conducting internal audit checks to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial transactions and efficiency of operations. In addition, implement and enforce cost control measures by examining and analysing accounting records to determine financial status of the Society.

Other responsibilities include identifying risk factors, preparing audit reports and developing recommendations for improving service delivery systems.

Responsibilities

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 10th December 2010.

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