About the position: Successful candidate will be posted in one of our Centres as a Hospitality Facilitator.

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING.Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered.Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved.To act as a personal tutor to CAP students.Developing, customizing and Delivering Hospitality curriculum.Assist students get internships and placements.Link the youth with potential employers.Adequately equipping the students with both Hospitality skills.Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery.Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required.At least One (1) year experience in the hospitality industry.Must be mature and with the right attitude.Must have relevant training in hospitality.Must have Hospitality background (House Keeping, Front Office and F&B Service)Must have passion working with young people.Must have Degree/Diploma in Hotel/Hospitality Management. Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.Strong oral and written communication skills.Excellent Presentation skills.Dynamism, creativity and flexibility.Must have networking skills.To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to recruitment.capyei@gmail.com by 5th July 2014.

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1.0 Background

The Ministry of Devolution and planning participated in the 58th session of the commission on the status of women (CSW) held in New York, USA from 10th – 21st March 2014.
During the 58th CSW preparatory work, the Ministry of Devolution and Planning through the Gender Directorate proposed a logical linkage of the intergovernmental processes for Beijing +20 national review report, Kenya post 2015 final report and CEDAW periodic report. The post CSW forum would set the stage for Beijing + 20 national reviews.
The agreed conclusions for the 58th CSW called upon member states to disseminate agreed upon issues through a national stakeholders meeting. Notably, the 58th session provided an opportunity for gender equality and women’s empowerment progress and challenges to be reported against all the goals of the MDGs. This has been noted as critical in the post 2015 agenda and the review of the Beijing platform for action.
 The Consultant will review and summarize the country position paper and the agreed conclusions into a popular version and also facilitate the session during the post CSW forum. Working closely with CSW National Planning Committee and Technical staff from the Directorate, the Consultant will undertake expert review of the country position paper by specifically ensuring that:-
i. The popular version clearly highlights Kenya’s achievements and challenges in the MDGs for  women and girls;
ii. Linkages with the post 2015 Agenda and Beijing +20 processes are well articulated;
iii. There is a logical flow of information in the report;
 The Consultant will work closely with the Head of Gender Directorate in carrying out the assignment. i. Editing and reviewing the document and as necessary avail expert input
ii. Presenting the popular version to the Gender Directorate before it is commissioned for printing
 The Consultant shall provide:-Popular version of the Country Position Paper highlighting the 58th CSW agreed conclusions and linkages with the post 2015 Agenda and Beijing +20 processes.  The popular version should be no more than 20 pages and must meet the publication standards of both UN Women and Government of Kenya.The assignment is for a period of 5 days. Commencing 1st May 2014.
 5.0 Key Performance Indicators
Popular version of the Country Position Paper highlighting the 58th CSW agreed conclusions and linkages with the post 2015 Agenda and Beijing +20 processesThe ideal consultant for this assignment should preferably have a Masters degree in the field of Gender, human rights, law, social and must have demonstrable extensive experience in undertaking similar work. In addition to this the applicant should:-Have knowledge of international conventions and treaties;Be aware of United Nations undertakings;Sound knowledge of Gender issues, the MDGs and the post 2015 agenda;Demonstrate their understanding of the TOR;The consultant shall submit detailed CV with relevant certificates and demonstrate the ability and capacity to undertake the assignment. This should include details of similar assignments between January 2013 to April 2014.Have fluency in English, excellent writing skills and demonstrable capacity to work with diverse stakeholders including Government of Kenya officials.Computer Literacy is criticalDuration: The consultant will work for 5 days from 1st May 2014 - – 15th th May 2014.
Deliverables and timelines to be agreed upon2) Compilation of the popular version3) Presentation at the post CSW forum

8.0 Application Process

About the Position

Successful candidate will be posted in one of the Centres as a Hospitality Facilitator.  The right candidate must be self-driven who can work with minimal Supervision. He/she will be tasked to train the youth on hospitality as well as getting placements and internships for them.

Job Responsibilities

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Facilitator, Kenya Program Support Project, Kenya
Facilitator, Kenya Program Support Project, Kenya
Location: Kenya

Description
Facilitator, Kenya Program Support Project, Kenya
Project/Proposal Summary:
Management Systems International (MSI) was awarded the Kenya Program Support Project which will provide verification, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for USAID/Kenya’s entire portfolio of projects country-wide. MSI will support USAID/Kenya in meeting day to day information needs for GOK ministries and other development partners in Kenya who are supporting Mission overall goals.
Position Summary:
The facilitator will be responsible for leading a facilitated agricultural session under the supervision of the Team Leader.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only those with Kenyan citizenship will be considered.**
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the key technical agricultural expert to advise and coordinate all stakeholder discussions.
• Encourage stakeholders to share their ideas and concerns more openly and objectively.
• Develop supportive mechanisms that will recognize stakeholder’s contributions in the discussion forum.
• Develop the workshop design to suit the needs and interests of the stakeholder groups in their discussion.
• Develop the workshop design to incorporate strategies to ensure participant and stakeholder learning.
• Develop multiple interactive sessions including group activities, question/answer sessions, brainstorming, exchange of problems/solutions etc.).
• Develop workshop summary report and submit to the Team Leader.
Qualifications:
• Master of Agricultural Sciences or relevant subject area (a PhD would be preferable).
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in agricultural research and a firm understanding of the agricultural sector in Kenya, including knowledge of key stakeholders.
• Must have work experience with the National Agriculture Research System in Kenya and developed basic understanding of agriculture research innovations.
• Should possess a working knowledge of agriculture sector performance and farmer adoption of seed technologies.
• Strong public speaking skills necessary, including moderation of forums and facilitation of multi-stakeholder workshops/conferences.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Reporting directly to: Canadian Orientation Abroad Global Project Manager (currently based in IOM Nairobi)
 

Position open to Kenyan nationals; - This is unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation (every 10 weeks)

Organizational Context: Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international organization of the Catholic Church, in particular of the Society of Jesus and is a collaborative venture between the laity and the religious. Jesuit Refugee Service is involved in a service to refugees, IDPs and other forcibly displaced persons, through personal presence. The service that JRS offers is direct and human, and often exposed to the sufferings and limitations of refugee life.

Position 1: Community Service Learning Track Facilitator- Teacher Education

Description

The position serves within newly developing pilot online tertiary education partnership between JRS and number of Jesuit Universities in the USA called Jesuit Commons – Higher Education at the Margins (JC-HEM). The position is based in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. The CSLT Facilitator and JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies Liaison will be responsible for development and delivery of 15-week (150 hrs total) professional course in Teacher Education (TE) for refugees and host community members in Kakuma. At the same time, the position serves as a Liaison for 35 students of online Diploma in Liberal Studies program established through JC-HEM.

Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with a faculty member at a US Jesuit University to design curriculum for 15-week (150 hours) Teacher Education CSLT - Design lesson plans for TE – CSLT - Facilitate transparent and efficient recruitment process for refugees and host community members to participate in TE – CSLT - Carry out teaching, on-going assessment and student support for TE – CSLT students - Maintain M&E and detailed reporting for TE-CSLT - Develop and maintain partnerships with UN agencies, NGOS, CBOS and other partners, specifically LWF, for service learning component of the TE-CSLT - Serve as liaison for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students in communication with JRS administration, US based faculty members and Kakuma based team members supporting students with tutoring - Carry out quarterly individual meetings with JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students - Assist with recruitment, regular student meetings and special events for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students

Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Education with relevant professional with a minimum of 3 year experience - Experience with teaching adults in multicultural environment or willingness to learn - Ability to develop curriculum and lesson plans relevant to refugee audiences - Excellent computer skills and comfortable with computer-based communication - Interest in program development - Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral) - Flexibility, resilience to stress and ability to adapt to working in remote area with adverse climatic and environmental conditions

Position 2: Project Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounts or equivalent with relevant professional with a minimum of 3 year experiences - At least CPA part II or its equivalent - Excellent accounting and analytical skills; - Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Access & Word and a general understanding of donor and governmental requirements - Excellent computer skills and comfortable with computer-based communication - Flexibility, resilience to stress and ability to adapt to working in remote area with adverse climatic and environmental conditions - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to work as a team member. - Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility; - Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines and under minimum supervision.

Please send your Cover Letter and CV that should include contacts for three referees to kenya.director@jrs.net

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Project Employee Relations Facilitator

P.O. Box 66448 – 00800
Nairobi
Kenya

We therefore seek to recruit dynamic and innovative Community Development Facilitator based at Narok Local Rights Programme (LRP).

Position: Community Development Facilitator

Functional Unit: Programme

Reporting to: LRP Manager

Supervising: none

Category: 4       

Duty Station: designated LRP

Key relationships:

Main Purpose and Scope

Responsible for facilitating the Local Rights Programme (LRP) activities through community based organizations and other partners so that the LRP achieves its set objectives.

Responsibilities

Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Grants management, Monitoring & evaluation, Capacity development, Performance management, Budgeting & budgetary control, Resource mobilization and monitoring, Documentation, information management and reporting, Networking  , Stakeholder management, Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral communication; written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; group leadership; listening; judgement; coaching. Organisational learning and capacity development

Job Requirement (Knowledge/Skills Competencies)

Qualifications

You must be willing to reside in the designated station.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside women and people living in poverty and exclusion. 

Kindly do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used for initial selection. 

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. 

Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Governance Programme

Juba, South Sudan

Advertisement for Trainer / Facilitator for a Pilot Induction Course for Local Government Administrative Officers in South Sudan (travelling to the region required)

The Governance Programme of the German International Cooperation (GIZ) in South Sudan is conducting a pilot Induction Course for Local Government Administrative Officers (LGAO) on behalf of the Local Government Board (LGB).

The Induction Course is a partly vocational, partly academic training course which aims to foster the exchange of experience and to expose the LGAO to an academic discourse on the topics as listed below.

In order to implement the training program which will take place in Juba between May and August 2012, GIZ is currently searching for individual facilitators/trainers which shall be contracted as shortterm consultants in order to carry out the training sessions.

Required qualifications and experiences for applicants:

Please send us your complete written application including an application letter, your CV and two references.

Your application will be evaluated based on our requirements and you will be informed accordingly. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications is 8th March 2012.

Please, send your application via mail to: govpro.southsudan@giz.de referring to “Pilot Induction Course 2012”.

For any further questions please call; Mobile +211/+249 955 414 426.

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Job Title Psychosocial Case Management Community Service Learning Track Facilitator Location Kakuma, Kenya Closing Date 12th December 2011 Incorporation date: 1st January 2012

How to apply: Please send your Cover Letter and CV that should include contacts for three referees to kenya.director@jrs.net . This is an unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation (every 10 weeks)

Organizational Context: Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic 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 Community Service Learning Track Facilitator (Psychosocial Case Management) and JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies Liaison.

The position serves within newly developing pilot online tertiary education partnership between JRS and number of Jesuit Universities in the USA called Jesuit Commons – Higher Education at the Margins (JC-HEM). The position is based in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya.

The CSLT Facilitator and JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies Liaison will be responsible for development/improvement and delivery of a 15-week (150 hrs total) professional course in Psychosocial Case Management (PCM) for refugees and host community members in Kakuma. At the same time, the position serves as a Liaison for 35 students of online Diploma in Liberal Studies program established through JC-HEM.

Key Responsibilities - Collaborate with identified faculty member(s) at a US Jesuit University to design/improve the curriculum for 15-week (150 hours) Psychosocial Case Management (PCM) CSLT - Design lesson plans for PCM – CSLT - Facilitate transparent and efficient recruitment process for refugees and host community members to participate in PCM – CSLT - Carry out teaching, on-going assessment and student support for PCM – CSLT students - Maintain M&E and detailed reporting for PCM-CSLT - Develop and maintain partnerships with UN agencies, NGOS, CBOS and other partners for service learning component of the PCM-CSLT - Serve as liaison for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students in communication with JRS administration, US based faculty members and Kakuma based team members supporting students with tutoring - Carry out quarterly individual meetings with JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students - Assist with recruitment, regular student meetings and special events for JC-HEM Diploma in Liberal Studies students

Qualifications: - Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and relevant professional experience. - 2 years of professional experience in the field of case management, public service, social work or related field - Experience with teaching adults in multicultural environment or willingness to learn - Experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities will be an added advantage. - Ability to develop or improve curriculum and lesson plans relevant to refugee audiences - Excellent computer skills and comfortable with computer-based communication - Interest in program development - Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral) - Flexibility, resilience to stress and ability to adapt to working in remote area with adverse climatic and environmental conditions

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Country: Kenya

Location: Field Based

Closing Date: September 06 2011

Description

The purpose of the position is to serve as a relationship facilitator and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the emergence and strengthening of community-led initiatives to improve and sustain the well-being of children, their families and communities within the IPA of influence.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than September 6, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

• Young Voices is a Global campaign network of young people with disabilities between ages 16-25. It brings together grass root groups of young people with disabilities in 21 countries of Africa, Asia and the Americas and supports them to campaign for the ratification and implementation of the UNCRPD.

• The Young Voices National Facilitator will be responsible for strengthening and developing the Young Voices Project in Kenya.

Reporting: The post holder will report to the National Council and work closely with the regional advocacy and campaign manager and International Campaigns Co-ordinator, based at Leonard Cheshire Disability in London, UK.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Mobilize and organize active young disabled persons into vibrant and functional Young Voices groups which meet regularly. Initiate new groups on direction from the National Council and strengthen existing groups in the country.

• Support the Young Voices groups to carry out campaigns on disability rights particularly on the UNCRPD, both at the local and at the National level.
• Facilitate regular group meetings of the Young Voices and extend necessary technical as well as logistical support for smooth conduct of the meetings.

• Provide training and capacity building inputs to the Young Voices groups and also arrange training by external persons.

• Provide practical support and co-ordinate the production and dissemination of films and other material by young voice groups.

• Support the Young Voices groups to develop relationships with Young Voices groups in other countries, Civil Society Organisations as well as with the Government to further their campaign objectives.

• Track and ensure delivery of Project commitments, including regular narrative as well as financial reporting.

• Any other reasonable duties including travel on request of the National Council.

Person Specifications:
Essential:
• A Degree in Social Sciences or any relevant discipline from a Recognised University/ College.
• 2 years of experience in implementing and reporting on development/ community based projects.
• Must have basic computer skills, particularly the use of excel spreadsheet, word and Powerpoint. Comfortable in using email and Internet.
• Good knowledge on issues of social exclusion, human rights and skills in campaigning and advocacy
• Passionate about working with young people with disabilities.
• Strong team player with leadership and conflict management skills.

Desirable:
• Knowledge of the United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
• Experience of working with youth groups or people with disabilities.

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