Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Washington has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through the UNITID FELLOWSHIP training program; the program is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The University of Nairobi wishes to invite expression of interest for consultants to conduct external term review of the UNITID fellowship program and give recommendations on the following:

1. Appropriateness of trainees being selected for the fellowship and short course trainings

2. Appropriateness of courses offered.
3. The application of skills acquired by short course trainees

The consultants should

Be independent with no prior involvement in the program,Have proven experience in conducting evaluations of public Health programs,Be familiar with capacity building needs in public health especially in HIV/AIDS,Have experience in conducting and evaluating adult training programsHave good communication, analytical and report writing skillsThe eligible firms should satisfy the following minimum conditions:Certification of IncorporationTrading licenseCompany Profile and qualification of key managers, consultants and directors.Previous Consultancy work with comparable institutions.Audited accounts for the last 3 years.Three major Clients in the last 3 years.VAT complianceCompany brochures.The Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Expression of Interest for External Outcome Evaluation of the UNITID Fellowship Program’ should be hand delivered to:

The Principal Investigator – Prof. James Kiarie
UNITID  Fellowship Program
c/o University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases
KNH grounds
P O Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi.

The expression of interest (EOI) Documents Must be hand delivered on or before March 22nd   2013.

The UNITID Fellowship Program reserves the right to reject EOI in whole or in part. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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Term External Review for UNITID Fellowship Training Program

Terms of Reference
 

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 The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response by strengthening program capacity through a fellowship training program. The UoN in collaboration with UW through the Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) established the UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in 2008 funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The training focuses in three tracks:
1) HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program Management
3) Health Economics

There are 2 main forms of the training offered by the program

a. Short courses: Health care providers of various cadres are trained in courses which run for five to ten days. The courses provide trainees with specific skills that they can apply in day to day management of HIV care and prevention programs.

b. Fellowship training: This is a two year full time skills based training that equips trainees with broad skills required to manage large HIV programs. The training has several components

a. Didactic in class training: For 2 months in the first year all fellows receive classroom training on core courses in the University of Nairobi Campus. 

This training is by UNITID faculty and invited resource persons. For 4 months spread through the first
and second year fellows receive classroom training on specific tracks in small groups of 3-5 fellows specializing in the same track. The training involves group discussions, site visits to selected implementation sites and assignments. This provides basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas and advanced theoretical knowledge for fellows in their track of specialization.

b. Didactic web cast training: For 2 hours every week for 30 weeks fellows receive webcast lectures from the University of Washington faculty. This training involves extensive pre class reading and assignments. This enhances the basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas

c. Attachment in host institutions: Fellows are posted to selected host institutions where they participate in activities of the host institution. While at the Host institution they are given mentors who mentor to help them learn from the host institution and a University supervisor to ensure that the hosting facilitates learning.

d. Project: In the 2nd year of training fellows carry out a funded project to build capacity of the host institution, gain experience in project implementation and apply concepts that they have been trained in. The project is developed by the fellow in consultation with their supervisor in UNITID and their mentor at the host institution.

Purpose of the Review

The purpose of the outcome evaluation is to perform an evaluation of the overall fellowship program in terms of its inputs, processes, outputs, impact and efficiency.

Specifically the external review will evaluate whether:

1. Appropriateness of trainees being selected for the fellowship and short course trainings

2. Appropriateness of courses offered.
3. The application of skills acquired by short course trainees

Key Questions to be answered

At the end of the evaluation the consultants will be expected to give direction for the fellowship program in the following areas
a) What are the areas of weakness and strength in the program?
b) What are the priority strategic next steps in development of the program?
c) What should our “metrics” of success be?
d) In what ways can the program address the capacity building needs for HIV Programs?
e) What sustainability measures can be put in place?

Methodology

The consultant will be expected to gather information throughReview of documentsInterviews and discussions with trainees, trainers, managers and other stakeholdersSite visits.At the end of the review the consultant will present the findings to meeting of stakeholders then submit a report of approximately 5,000 words structured as follows:

(i) Executive Summary

(iii) Background of the Program

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Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Washington has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through the UNITID FELLOWSHIP training program; the program is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The University of Nairobi wishes to invite expression of interest for consultants to conduct external review of the UNITID fellowship program and give recommendations on the following:

1. The feasibility of Fellows projects and relevance to the needs of host institutions

The Consultants should

Be independent with no prior involvement in the program,Have proven experience in conducting evaluations of public Health programs,Be familiar with capacity building needs in public health especially in HIV/AIDS,Have experience in conducting and evaluating adult training programsHave good communication, analytical and report writing skillsThe eligible firms should satisfy the following minimum conditions:Certification of IncorporationTrading licenseCompany Profile and qualification of key managers, consultants and directors.Previous Consultancy work with comparable institutions.Audited accounts for the last 3 years.Three major Clients in the last 3 years.VAT complianceCompany brochures.The Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Expression of Interest for External Outcome Evaluation of the UNITID Fellowship Program’ should be hand delivered to:

The Principal Investigator – Prof. James Kiarie
UNITID  Fellowship Program
c/o University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases
KNH grounds
P O Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi.

The expression of interest (EOI) Documents Must be hand delivered  on or before March 22nd  2013

The UNITID Fellowship Program reserves the right to reject EOI in whole or in part. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualificationExternal Review for UNITID Fellowship Training Program

Terms of Reference

Background
 

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response by strengthening program capacity through a fellowship training program. The UoN in collaboration with UW through the Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) established the UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in 2008 funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The training focuses in three tracks:
1) HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program Management
3) Health Economics

There are 2 main forms of the training offered by the program

a. Short courses: Health care providers of various cadres are trained in courses which run for five to ten days. The courses provide trainees with specific skills that they can apply in day to day management of HIV care and prevention programs.

b. Fellowship training: This is a two year full time skills based training that equips trainees with broad skills required to manage large HIV programs. The training has several components

a. Didactic in class training: For 2 months in the first year all fellows receive classroom training on core courses in the University of Nairobi Campus. This training is by

UNITID faculty and invited resource persons. For 4 months spread through the first and second year fellows receive classroom training on specific tracks in small groups of 3-5 fellows specializing in the same track. The training involves group discussions, site visits to selected implementation sites and assignments. This provides basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas and advanced theoretical knowledge for fellows in their track of specialization.

b. Didactic web cast training: For 2 hours every week for 30 weeks fellows receive webcast lectures from the University of Washington faculty. This training involves extensive pre class reading and assignments. This enhances the basic theoretical rounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas

c. Attachment in host institutions: Fellows are posted to selected host institutions where they participate in activities of the host institution. While at the Host institution they are given mentors who mentor to help them learn from the host institution and a University supervisor to ensure that the hosting facilitates learning.

d. Project: In the 2nd year of training fellows carry out a funded project to build capacity of the host institution, gain experience in project implementation and apply concepts that they have been trained in. The project is developed by the fellow in consultation with their supervisor in UNITID and their mentor at the host institution.

Purpose of the Review

The purpose of the outcome evaluation is to perform an evaluation of the overall fellowship program in terms of its inputs, processes, outputs, impact and efficiency.

Specifically the external review will evaluate whether:

1. Fellows projects feasible and relevant to needs of host institution

Key Questions to be answered

At the end of the evaluation the consultants will be expected to give direction for the fellowship program in the following areas:

a) What are the areas of weakness and strength in the program?

b) What are the priority strategic next steps in development of the program?
c) What should our “metrics” of success be?
d) In what ways can the program address the capacity building needs for HIV Programs?
e) What sustainability measures can be put in place?

Methodology

The consultant will be expected to gather information throughReview of documentsInterviews and discussions with trainees, trainers, managers and other stakeholdersSite visits.At the end of the review the consultant will present the findings to meeting of stakeholders then submit a report of approximately 5,000 words structured as follows:

(I) Executive Summary

(III) Background of the Program

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Expression of Interest (EOI)

The University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Washington has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through the UNITID FELLOWSHIP training program; the program is funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The University of Nairobi wishes to invite expression of interest for consultants to conduct external term review of the UNITID Fellowship Program and give recommendations on the following:

1. The program’s ability to meet its targets.
2. The responsiveness and efficiency of the management processes to the needs of the trainees, trainers, host institutions and other stakeholders.

The Consultants should

Be independent with no prior involvement in the program,Have proven experience in conducting evaluations of public Health programs,Be familiar with capacity building needs in public health especially in HIV/AIDS,Have experience in conducting and evaluating adult training programsHave good communication, analytical and report writing skillsThe eligible firms should satisfy the following minimum conditions:Certification of IncorporationTrading licenseCompany Profile and qualification of key managers, consultants and directors.Previous Consultancy work with comparable institutions.Audited accounts for the last 3 years.Three major Clients in the last 3 years.VAT complianceCompany brochures.The Expression of Interest (EOI) documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Expression of Interest for External Outcome Evaluation of the UNITID Fellowship Program’ should be hand delivered to:

The Principal Investigator – Prof. James Kiarie
UNITID  Fellowship Program
c/o University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases
KNH grounds
P O Box 30197-00100 

Nairobi.

The expression of interest (EOI) Documents Must be hand delivered  on or before March 22nd 2013.

The UNITID Fellowship Program reserves the right to reject EOI in whole or in part. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

---------------------------

Term External Review for UNITID Fellowship Training Program

Terms of Reference

---------------------------

Background

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) has been supporting the Kenyan National HIV response by strengthening program capacity through a fellowship training program. The UoN in collaboration with UW through the Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) established the UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in 2008 funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The training focuses in three tracks:
1) HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program Management
3) Health Economics

There are 2 main forms of the training offered by the program

a. Short courses: Health care providers of various cadres are trained in courses which run for five to ten days. The courses provide trainees with specific skills that they can apply in day to day management of HIV care and prevention programs.

b. Fellowship training: This is a two year full time skills based training that equips trainees with broad skills required to manage large HIV programs. The training has several components

a. Didactic in class training: For 2 months in the first year all fellows receive classroom training on core courses in the University of Nairobi Campus. 

This training is by UNITID faculty and invited resource persons. For 4 months spread through the first and second year fellows receive classroom training on specific tracks in small groups of 3-5 fellows specializing in the same track. The training involves group discussions, site visits to selected implementation sites and assignments. This provides basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas and advanced theoretical knowledge for fellows in their track of specialization.

b. Didactic web cast training: For 2 hours every week for 30 weeks fellows receive webcast lectures from the University of Washington faculty. This training involves extensive pre class reading and assignments. This enhances the basic theoretical grounding of all fellows in the 3 track areas

c. Attachment in host institutions: Fellows are posted to selected host institutions where they participate in activities of the host institution. While at the Host institution they are given mentors who mentor to help them learn from the host institution and a University supervisor to ensure that the hosting facilitates learning.

d. Project: In the 2nd year of training fellows carry out a funded project to build capacity of the host institution, gain experience in project implementation and apply concepts that they have been trained in. The project is developed by the fellow in consultation with their supervisor in UNITID and their mentor at the host institution.

Purpose of the Review

The purpose of the outcome evaluation is to perform an evaluation of the overall fellowship program in terms of its inputs, processes, outputs, impact and efficiency.

Specifically the external review will evaluate whether:

1. The program’s ability to meet its targets.

2. The responsiveness and efficiency of the management processes to the needs of the trainees, trainers, host institutions and other stakeholders.

Key Questions to be answered

At the end of the evaluation the consultants will be expected to give direction for the fellowship program in the following areas
a) What are the areas of weakness and strength in the program?
b) What are the priority strategic next steps in development of the program?
c) What should our “metrics” of success be?
d) In what ways can the program address the capacity building needs for HIV Programs?
e) What sustainability measures can be put in place?

Methodology

The consultant will be expected to gather information throughReview of documentsInterviews and discussions with trainees, trainers, managers and other stakeholdersSite visits.At the end of the review the consultant will present the findings to meeting of stakeholders then submit a report of approximately 5,000 words structured as follows:

(i) Executive Summary

(iii) Background of the Program

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Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

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Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

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Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

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Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

View the original article here

Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

View the original article here

Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. 
The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy
twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other
advocacy activities.

Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

How to Apply
 http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html

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Jahwar Amber Fellowship Fund (JAF) seeks to make religious freedom a social norm. Too often, consciousness is seen as a barrier of division. JAF believes pluralism can be a bridge of cooperation, strengthening our civil society and promoting the common good. Just as civil rights leaders and environmentalists built transformative movements in the 20th century, JAF believes that Unitarian Universalist leaders will build the movement for pluralist cooperation in the 21st century.

Since 2009, JAF has worked in Africa and with over 20 college and university campuses, training hundreds in the principles of secular leadership, and reaching millions through the media. We have worked with partners including the Secular Students Alliance, IHEU, Skepchics, the White House, Center for Inquiry and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan.

Jahwar Amber Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is seeking to recruit KENYAN NATIONALS for the following positions:

Project Coordinator

Based at Turkana Host Community and Dadaab Project 

2 Positions

The Project Coordinators; shall be responsible to and report directly to the Area Coordinator for the carrying out of his/her duties.

This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.

Guided by the JAF Humanitarian Strategy, the PC's functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;

More specifically the duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

Responsible for management of all issues relating to the project cycle in accordance with the project agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), with related agencies and back donors.To be responsible for the supervision and training of those staff responsible to him/her in the proper conduct of their duties.Ensure adherence to the existing policy documents (and manuals)Closely work with and supervise the Sector Heads, and in collaboration with the Programme office in Nairobi in drawing up Proposals that represent the community needs.Responsible for the verification, review and submission to the AC of project level weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual detailed project implementation and monitoring reports that measure and indicate progress achievement in meeting set goals and objectivesTo ensure that project proposals, monitoring & evaluation activities, progress reports and other documentation relating to 'project cycle' matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Area Coordinator within the relevant time frame.Conduct regular field visits to ensure close supervision, monitoring and coordination of activities and update the Area Coordinator.To participate in meetings and other official missions as a representative for the JAF Host Community Projects.To be a member of the Project Management Team and the Joint Management Team that meets quarterly.To be a participating member of the interview panel for the recruitment of staff.Any other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or person designated by him/herA degree in Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Anthropology or a related social science discipline from a recognized university.A degree in a related discipline would also be considered.Proven academic or on-job training and understanding of the Project Cycle model in managing humanitarian assistanceRelevant Experience and skillsAt least three (3) years of progressive experience in development or humanitarian progamme management at senior management level. Experience gained within an international humanitarian NGO will be an added advantage.Strong analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.Experience in proposals and report writing.Strong representation, negotiation and coordination experience and skills gained from working with UN organizations, national and international NGO'sLeading and coordinating multi-sectoral activities within a humanitarian NGO.Practical experience of using the Project Cycle tool in the humanitarian sector.Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, lawa and standards.Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitation skills (TOT & TOF).Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email.High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.Strong inter-personal and team building skillsAbility to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.Jahwar Amber Fellowship Fund is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

JAF is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in applying, please request the application documents from hr@jauufc.net.tc, opportunities@jauufc.net.tc, info@jauufc.net.tc

The deadline for applications is 29 August 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls or walk ins.

Applicants who have worked with JAF either as volunteers or submitted prior applications may apply to the above addresses without the need for forms. Only fresh applicants to JAF opportunities are required to submit system answers as provided in the questions as scheduled on user forms.

This position is open for Kenyan nationals only and the DUTY STATION will be Lokichogio.

University Of Nairobi

2012 – 2013 Academic Year

Call for Applications:

Introduction

The African Leadership Centre (ALC) was established in Kenya in June 2010 as a joint initiative of King’s College London and the University of Nairobi. The ALC is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women for 2012/2013. This Fellowship is an intellectual and financial award to those who have demonstrated obvious or potential capacity to make a change in their field. Please note that the Fellowship does not lead to an academic qualification, rather it is a postgraduate non-degree programme.

From October 2011, the Peace and Security Fellowships for African Women will be delivered by the ALC, Conflict Security and Development Group (CSDG), King’s College London and the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi. The ALC aims to build a new community of leaders generating cutting edge knowledge on peace, security and development.

To this end, the ALC undertakes to do the following:

Create an enabling environment for ideas that are grounded in African realities;Provide space for interaction with role models;Build capacity for independent thinking;Expand the knowledge base to develop transformational ideas that can be nurtured to create visions of change;Create opportunities to transfer knowledge to achieve multiplier effects for communities;Connect with processes nationally, regionally and globally, especially in the field of peace and security; andBuild lasting partnerships that will maintain an African-led vision of change.The Fellowships bring together African women in the early stages of their careers to undertake a carefully designed training programme in conflict, security and development. This training is followed by an attachment to an African Regional Organisation or a Centre of Excellence to acquire practical experience in the field of peace and security.

It is intended that this project will train African women to develop a better understanding of African peace and security issues, in order to increase their participation in conflict management processes and other areas of security concerns for Africans.

Purpose

The Peace and Security Fellowship Programme for African Women is designed to expose young professional African women to the complexities of conflict, security and development. The exposure is to equip them for careers in this field by developing their expertise to generate African-led ideas and processes of change for Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women addressing challenges on the African continent. The Fellowships especially aim to ground this expertise on peace and security in the pursuit of excellence and integrity.

The Fellowship is conceived against a number of background factors:

First is the comparatively low number of African women exposed to rigorous academic writing and policy analysis in the field of peace and security especially as compared with those involved in human rights and development issues.Second is the need to assist African women to meet the demands of the Beijing process and the subsequent UN Security Council Resolution 1325 that calls for the inclusion of women at all decision making levels in “all national, regional and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts”.
This Fellowship is aimed at challenging the existing tendency that seems to reinforce the male dominant discourse on conflict and security related matters. The Fellowship is designed to develop the network of African women scholars working in the field whilst linking them with the peace and security mechanisms of relevant institutions.

Eligibility

Candidates must be female citizens from African countries.Successful candidates must hold valid travel documents prior to acceptance.Candidates must have knowledge of, or experience of women’s rights, gender and development issues.Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to contribute to work on peace and security in AfricaCandidates must demonstrate commitment to the core values of the programme: Independent thinking; Integrity; Pursuit of Excellence; and a Value for all forms of DiversityCandidates must have a relevant institutional base and be endorsed by an organisation with which they have been involved for at least two years. Exceptional candidates without such organisational ties maybe given special considerationCandidates must have a demonstrable plan for how to utilise knowledge gained in the Fellowship upon return to their countries and organisationsCandidates must hold a Master’s or Bachelors degree with an equivalent level of professional experience.Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written EnglishProgramme Delivery

This is a one-year Fellowship, divided into two 6-month phases. The first phase will be delivered at the ALC/ King’s College London. During the training, the Fellows will be encouraged to engage critically with the discourse on conflict, security and development in Africa. They will also visit and study institutions working in the field of peace and security in Africa and Europe.

This phase will end with a simulation seminar series during which mock conflict management situations will be practiced. In the second phase, Fellows will be attached to an African regional organisation or Centre of Excellence to undertake practical work in the field of peace and security including peace and conflict management processes.

Terms of the Fellowship

Successful Fellows will have the status of full time students on the post-graduate non-degree Programme at ALC/King’s College London.
Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women

1. Student Visitor’s Visas:

The offer of the Fellowship is subject to successful candidates obtaining visas to cover the 6-month duration of the first phase of the Fellowship in the UK and Kenya. Failure to obtain a visa to enter the UK and Kenya automatically invalidates the offer of Fellowship with no consequences to the Fellowship Programme. The immigration rules for the UK can be accessed on the King’s College London web page for obtaining student visas:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/international/VisasandStudentSupport.aspxPlease contact the Kenyan Embassy/High Commission in your home country for the relevant procedures to obtain a Kenyan student visa for the entire Fellowship period of one year.

Please, note that any deviation from the Fellowship, except as may be authorised by the African Leadership Centre, shall affect the Fellow’s immigration status in the UK/Kenya. Please consult the British Embassy/High Commission and Kenyan Embassy/High Commission in your home country for more information.

2. Expectant/Nursing mothers:

Given the intense nature of the programme including its short phases in different locations as well as necessary extensive travel, successful applicants that are expectant or nursing mothers while encouraged to apply, will be advised to defer their admission to the programme.

3. Medical Exam:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo medical examinations at recommended venues prior to taking up their positions.

4. Programme completion/Return to base:

The programme will last a total of 12 months, and Fellows will be expected to make full time commitment to the programme for its duration. It is a condition of the programme that successful candidates should return to their base or home countries at the end of the programme.

5. Termination

The African Leadership Centre jointly with King’s College London has the right to terminate the conferral of a Fellowship, in the event of a breach in the Terms and Conditions of the programme.

6. Funding

This is a fully funded* opportunity, and funds will be made available to the Fellows to cover tuition, subsistence in the U.K. and Africa, and all travel expenses related to the programme in both phases.1 While funding will be made available to pay for accommodation, successful applicants are expected to find their own accommodation both in the U.K. and Africa. Fellows are strongly advised to make all necessary accommodation arrangements prior to taking up their positions on the Fellowship Programme.

Please note that the funds are intended for individual Fellows only. It does not cover dependants and it is not intended to support family members. Successful candidates will need to make alternative arrangements to cover the costs of dependents before arrival in Kenya/UK.

For both countries, prospective applicants must satisfy the Immigration Authorities that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and their dependents before arrival (taking into account the stipend to be provided by the Mentoring Programme).

Apply

To be considered for the Fellowship please e-mail or post the following documents to Eka Ikpe at
csdg@kcl.ac.uk or Eka Ikpe, African Leadership Centre/ Conflict, Security and Development Group, King’s College, London, Strand Bridge House, 138-142 Strand, London, WC2R 1HH, UK by 17:00 hrs, Thursday 12 April, 2012:

A letter of application detailing your relevant experience and qualificationsA supporting statement detailing why you think that this Fellowship is important and future plans for engagement with peace and security issues (not longer than 2,000 words)2 letters of recommendation (To be received directly from the Referees by the deadline of 17:00 hrs, Thursday 12 April, 2012)A recent Curriculum VitaeTwo samples of your written work (maximum 5,000 words) with a one page abstract
Please ensure all documents are sent in as MS Word attachments in a single email message (separate emails for the same application will not be accepted) or as a single post package and that your name is indicated at the top right hand corner of every page of all documents submitted.

* This project is supported by a range of funders including private individuals; the Open Society Institute; the African Women’s Development Fund; and AusAID. Fellowship opportunities are subject to continued funding support.

University Of Nairobi

2012 – 2013 Academic Year

Call for Applications:

Introduction

The African Leadership Centre (ALC) was established in Kenya in June 2010 as a joint initiative of King’s College London and the University of Nairobi. The ALC is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women for 2012/2013. This Fellowship is an intellectual and financial award to those who have demonstrated obvious or potential capacity to make a change in their field. Please note that the Fellowship does not lead to an academic qualification, rather it is a postgraduate non-degree programme.

From October 2011, the Peace and Security Fellowships for African Women will be delivered by the ALC, Conflict Security and Development Group (CSDG), King’s College London and the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi. The ALC aims to build a new community of leaders generating cutting edge knowledge on peace, security and development.

To this end, the ALC undertakes to do the following:

Create an enabling environment for ideas that are grounded in African realities;Provide space for interaction with role models;Build capacity for independent thinking;Expand the knowledge base to develop transformational ideas that can be nurtured to create visions of change;Create opportunities to transfer knowledge to achieve multiplier effects for communities;Connect with processes nationally, regionally and globally, especially in the field of peace and security; andBuild lasting partnerships that will maintain an African-led vision of change.The Fellowships bring together African women in the early stages of their careers to undertake a carefully designed training programme in conflict, security and development. This training is followed by an attachment to an African Regional Organisation or a Centre of Excellence to acquire practical experience in the field of peace and security.

It is intended that this project will train African women to develop a better understanding of African peace and security issues, in order to increase their participation in conflict management processes and other areas of security concerns for Africans.

Purpose

The Peace and Security Fellowship Programme for African Women is designed to expose young professional African women to the complexities of conflict, security and development. The exposure is to equip them for careers in this field by developing their expertise to generate African-led ideas and processes of change for Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women addressing challenges on the African continent. The Fellowships especially aim to ground this expertise on peace and security in the pursuit of excellence and integrity.

The Fellowship is conceived against a number of background factors:

First is the comparatively low number of African women exposed to rigorous academic writing and policy analysis in the field of peace and security especially as compared with those involved in human rights and development issues.Second is the need to assist African women to meet the demands of the Beijing process and the subsequent UN Security Council Resolution 1325 that calls for the inclusion of women at all decision making levels in “all national, regional and international institutions and mechanisms for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts”.
This Fellowship is aimed at challenging the existing tendency that seems to reinforce the male dominant discourse on conflict and security related matters. The Fellowship is designed to develop the network of African women scholars working in the field whilst linking them with the peace and security mechanisms of relevant institutions.

Eligibility

Candidates must be female citizens from African countries.Successful candidates must hold valid travel documents prior to acceptance.Candidates must have knowledge of, or experience of women’s rights, gender and development issues.Candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to contribute to work on peace and security in AfricaCandidates must demonstrate commitment to the core values of the programme: Independent thinking; Integrity; Pursuit of Excellence; and a Value for all forms of DiversityCandidates must have a relevant institutional base and be endorsed by an organisation with which they have been involved for at least two years. Exceptional candidates without such organisational ties maybe given special considerationCandidates must have a demonstrable plan for how to utilise knowledge gained in the Fellowship upon return to their countries and organisationsCandidates must hold a Master’s or Bachelors degree with an equivalent level of professional experience.Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written EnglishProgramme Delivery

This is a one-year Fellowship, divided into two 6-month phases. The first phase will be delivered at the ALC/ King’s College London. During the training, the Fellows will be encouraged to engage critically with the discourse on conflict, security and development in Africa. They will also visit and study institutions working in the field of peace and security in Africa and Europe.

This phase will end with a simulation seminar series during which mock conflict management situations will be practiced. In the second phase, Fellows will be attached to an African regional organisation or Centre of Excellence to undertake practical work in the field of peace and security including peace and conflict management processes.

Terms of the Fellowship

Successful Fellows will have the status of full time students on the post-graduate non-degree Programme at ALC/King’s College London.
Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women

1. Student Visitor’s Visas:

The offer of the Fellowship is subject to successful candidates obtaining visas to cover the 6-month duration of the first phase of the Fellowship in the UK and Kenya. Failure to obtain a visa to enter the UK and Kenya automatically invalidates the offer of Fellowship with no consequences to the Fellowship Programme. The immigration rules for the UK can be accessed on the King’s College London web page for obtaining student visas:
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/international/VisasandStudentSupport.aspxPlease contact the Kenyan Embassy/High Commission in your home country for the relevant procedures to obtain a Kenyan student visa for the entire Fellowship period of one year.

Please, note that any deviation from the Fellowship, except as may be authorised by the African Leadership Centre, shall affect the Fellow’s immigration status in the UK/Kenya. Please consult the British Embassy/High Commission and Kenyan Embassy/High Commission in your home country for more information.

2. Expectant/Nursing mothers:

Given the intense nature of the programme including its short phases in different locations as well as necessary extensive travel, successful applicants that are expectant or nursing mothers while encouraged to apply, will be advised to defer their admission to the programme.

3. Medical Exam:

Successful applicants will be required to undergo medical examinations at recommended venues prior to taking up their positions.

4. Programme completion/Return to base:

The programme will last a total of 12 months, and Fellows will be expected to make full time commitment to the programme for its duration. It is a condition of the programme that successful candidates should return to their base or home countries at the end of the programme.

5. Termination

The African Leadership Centre jointly with King’s College London has the right to terminate the conferral of a Fellowship, in the event of a breach in the Terms and Conditions of the programme.

6. Funding

This is a fully funded* opportunity, and funds will be made available to the Fellows to cover tuition, subsistence in the U.K. and Africa, and all travel expenses related to the programme in both phases.1 While funding will be made available to pay for accommodation, successful applicants are expected to find their own accommodation both in the U.K. and Africa. Fellows are strongly advised to make all necessary accommodation arrangements prior to taking up their positions on the Fellowship Programme.

Please note that the funds are intended for individual Fellows only. It does not cover dependants and it is not intended to support family members. Successful candidates will need to make alternative arrangements to cover the costs of dependents before arrival in Kenya/UK.

For both countries, prospective applicants must satisfy the Immigration Authorities that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and their dependents before arrival (taking into account the stipend to be provided by the Mentoring Programme).

Apply

To be considered for the Fellowship please e-mail or post the following documents to Eka Ikpe at
csdg@kcl.ac.uk or Eka Ikpe, African Leadership Centre/ Conflict, Security and Development Group, King’s College, London, Strand Bridge House, 138-142 Strand, London, WC2R 1HH, UK by 17:00 hrs, Thursday 12 April, 2012:

A letter of application detailing your relevant experience and qualificationsA supporting statement detailing why you think that this Fellowship is important and future plans for engagement with peace and security issues (not longer than 2,000 words)2 letters of recommendation (To be received directly from the Referees by the deadline of 17:00 hrs, Thursday 12 April, 2012)A recent Curriculum VitaeTwo samples of your written work (maximum 5,000 words) with a one page abstract
Please ensure all documents are sent in as MS Word attachments in a single email message (separate emails for the same application will not be accepted) or as a single post package and that your name is indicated at the top right hand corner of every page of all documents submitted.

* This project is supported by a range of funders including private individuals; the Open Society Institute; the African Women’s Development Fund; and AusAID. Fellowship opportunities are subject to continued funding support.

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Joint CSIR / CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) - NAM S&T Centre Fellowship on Food Science and Technology for the Year 2012/2013

Background

The NAM S&T Centre [http://www.namstct.org/] and the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, India [http://www.cftri.com/], a constituent Laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India initiated a Fellowship scheme, titled ‘Joint CSIR/CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) – NAM S&T Centre Fellowship’ in the year 2010-11.

The fellowship aims to provide opportunities to the researchers from the developing countries to affiliate themselves with CFTRI, Mysore to undertake training, upgrade their research skills and conduct joint research in various fields of Food Science & Technology.

The NAM S&T Centre invites applications for the Joint CSIR / CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) – NAM S&T Centre Fellowship’ for the year 2012-13 (April 2012 to March 2013).

Four (4) Fellowships are available in the year for a maximum duration of six months each and are awarded to only one scientist each from any given developing country on a strictly competitive basis based on the applicant’s academic and professional background, the proposed Plan of Work and mutual research interests of the applicant and CFTRI.

Terms and Conditions

The Fellowship scheme provides financial assistance, under which the CFTRI would provide free furnished single accommodation in Mysore, India and a subsistence allowance of US$300 (in equivalent Indian Rupees) per month to the selected scientists/researchers to cover incidentals and other day to day expenses during the tenure of the Fellowship.Under the existing Scientific and Technical Cooperation between NAMS&T and Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology, the Kenyan scientist who qualifies and is awarded the fellowship will be provided with a return international airfare by the NAM S&T Centre.Applications are therefore invited for the Joint CSIR / CFTRI (Diamond Jubilee) – NAM S&T Fellowship.

The Guidelines and a blank Application Form can be obtained from the Ministry website: www.scienceandtechnology.go.ke or the NAM S&T Centre website: www.namstct.org.

For endorsement by the recognized NAM S&T Centre focal point (PS, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology), the applicants should send the fully filled application forms duly recommended by their parent institutions to:

The Director,
Research Management and Development
Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
P.O. Box 30568-00100,
Nairobi.

Email: directordrmd@scienceandtechnology.go.ke

Or Hand Deliver to Utalii House, 9th Floor, Room 929.

The last date for submitting applications for endorsement is 25th November, 2011.

Director, Directorate of Research Management & Development
For Permanent Secretary

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AfriCOG is an independent, non-profit making organization whose governance and anti-corruption reform initiatives are aimed at addressing the structural causes of Kenya’s governance crisis while facilitating permanent civic vigilance.

AfriCOG’s Investigative Journalism Fellowship is a competitive fellowship aimed at supporting talented journalists to investigate topical public interest cases and publish a compelling story in the area of governance and anti-corruption reform through print or broadcast media.

The fellowship seeks to enhance expertise in investigative journalism and generate a body of incisive investigative reports.

AfriCOG invites qualified journalists to apply for the Investigative Journalism Fellowship in the areas of anti-corruption and good governance.

Interesting themes could fall under:

Misuse of public resourcesElectoral issues e.g. political party and campaign financingOrganised crime and Money launderingEnvironmental governance issuesRegulatory failuresAfriCOG will consider any other areas of interest that fall within the mandate of anti-corruption and good governance.

Who is eligible?

Journalists with either print or broadcast journalism experience, and a keen interest in developing their investigative journalism skills.

Both full time and freelance journalists are encouraged to apply.

Selection of journalists

Entries will be judged by a panel of experts who will evaluate entries based on their potential for
positive impact and public benefit.

Application procedure

The AfriCOG Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2011 application form is available on AfriCOG’s website: http://www.africog.org/.

Applicants are requested to submit their applications via email at admin@africog.org with ‘AfriCOG Investigative Journalism Fellowship Application’ on the subject line.

Deadline for submission of entries is Thursday 17th November, 2011 at 4:00pm.

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Jacaranda Health: Maternal Health Fellowship

Background

Jacaranda Health is a start up social enterprise that aims to set a new a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.

We are combining business and clinical innovations to create a self-sustaining and scalable chain of clinics that provide reproductive health services to poor urban women.

Our model is a combination of two tightly-integrated services

(a) Jacaranda Maternities near the slums where women can go for respectful obstetric care, safe delivery, and postnatal care; and

(b) mobile vans that create a direct link with our patients, generate demand and healthy outcomes through antenatal care and birth preparedness.

Jacaranda has received awards for its model, and we are also planning to work as an “innovation laboratory” for new approaches in improving maternal health, from outreach and marketing, to low-cost mobile technologies

We are piloting the model in Nairobi with a Jacaranda Maternity and mobile unit. We have just launched our first mobile clinic and are providing services to women in peri-urban Nairobi. We are working quickly to prepare to launch a fixed clinic for deliveries and basic emergency obstetric care.

Job Summary

Jacaranda Health is looking for a medical student or MPH with experience and interest in maternal health to help us develop evidence-based protocols for our new maternity clinic.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious student or recent graduate to spend three to six months working with some of the most exciting innovations in maternal health. We have a great team in Nairobi, and good advisors internationally, and would like to have some help from someone who has a combination of a clinical and public health research background

Responsibilities

The Maternal Health Fellow would work with our international clinical advisors, our front-line clinical staff, and our operations manager to help develop a set of clinical protocols that are truly world-class and evidence based.

This will require research, compiling protocols from our library of protocols and academic research in maternal health, and vetting them with our clinical staff in the field. We want to take the best practices from maternal health globally and translate it into a set of protocols that provide clear checklists and decision support for our frontline nursing staff.

There will also be an opportunity to get involved in other clinical activities, such as systematizing our clinic processes, working with our partners at Harvard School of Public Health on our impact evaluation, and some of the new technologies that Jacaranda is piloting.

Timing

This is a full-time three to six month position, preferably based in Nairobi. Start date as soon as possible: August or September through November. The position is a volunteer fellowship, but Jacaranda can offer a stipend for expenses and housing.

Qualifications

MPH or medical resident, with experience working in maternal health, ideally from both a clinical and a research perspectiveHighly resourceful, independent, and self-startingDemonstrated professional experience and an interest in maternal healthFlexible and easy-going enough to work in a fluid, cross-cultural startup environment in NairobiAbility to communicate findings compellingly to colleagues and advisorsDesired: experience working in East AfricaOpportunity to work with our advisors and partners from obstetricians at Harvard and internationally, to experienced nurses and midwives in KenyaExposure to all facets of building innovative maternal health organization. You will have a chance to see first hand the clinical, operations, marketing, technology, and business elements that go into building a successful social enterpriseLearn about maternity experience and clinical challenges faced by low-income mothers in peri-urban areasSignificant responsibility and independenceAdditional Comments

Interested candidates may apply by email with an up to date CV and cover letter to jobs@jacarandahealth.org.

Please put “Maternal Health Fellowship” in the subject line.

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University of Nairobi

Vacancies

Applications are invited for the following positions:

UNITID Fellowship Programme - Training for HIV Managers in Kenya

1. Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

1 Position

AC/8/367/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must have the following qualifications:-

Bachelors in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Statistics or any other subject in a health-related field. Those who have a Masters degree in the fields mentioned above will have an added advantage.Minimum three (3) years of experience working as an M&E Officer in public health related programs. Those with PEPFAR program experience will have an added advantage.Demonstrable knowledge of M&E concepts, donor reporting, Kenya's MOH working structures including reporting tools.Experience in M & E of Education and/ or Health training Programs will be an added advantage.The successful applicant will:-
Develop tools and databases to collect and manage programmatic data.Manage the M&E systems that measure the effectiveness of program activities.Prepare work plans and quarterly reports.Prepare reports and presentations for submission to funding agency and sharing with stakeholders.Track progress against program descriptions.Prepare Evaluations for the training Program.Analyze training data.2. Program Accountant

AD/8/363/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must be holders of the following qualifications:-

CPA (K) and members of ICPAK.Strong IT skills and experience working with accounting software.At least three (3) years experience working as an accountant in a donor funded program.Experience in budgeting for donor funded program and financial management
Knowledge in US government regulations for funded projects.Prior training in Grants Management will be an added advantage.A relevant first degree is an added advantage.Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and responsible for administration of the financial aspects of the program, participate in budget preparation and implementation as well as providing accounting information for sound management decision making.

He/she will:-

Advise program staff on matters relating to Cooperative Agreement rules and regulations to ensure conformity to all donor requirements.Ensure compliance to university Accounting Procedures and regulations.Development of annual, quarterly and per activity budgets which are well matched to program work plan and-ensure their effective implementation.Ensure funds are used according to the budget and any reimbursements for program expenses are done promptly and efficiently.Maintain complete and accurate program books of accounts.Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly reports on program financial status and submit the reports to the stake holders in due time.Perform regular financial monitoring and evaluation with respect to program activities.Ensure compliance with the donor Audit requirement and act as liaison for the donor conducted internal and external audits.Ensure timely closure of all audit action plans related to the programme.Ensure timely filling of tax refund forms for compliance to the donor tax requirements.Note:

1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.

Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.

They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

CHS

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: Friday, 19th August 2011.

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The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) through the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established an on–the –job training fellowship program for individuals interested in Health Economics.

This is a merit based program whose aim is to build capacity for leadership and management in public and private health sectors. Fellows will be selected based on their potential for commitment to health service provision in the public or private sectors.

Upon completion of the fellowship, they will receive certificate award of the University of Nairobi.

Selected fellows will undergo a 2-year full time non-degree competency based training program at the University of Nairobi and selected host institutions. This will be an exciting opportunity for fellows to benefit from professional on-the-job enrichment through a taught component and attachments in public and private health related institutions in the country.

Fellows will further have the opportunity to undertake a funded project designed to improve the efficiency of the host organization. During the training, fellows will receive a reasonable stipend to meet their expenses.

Health Economics Track
AC/1/19/2011
CHS
4 Positions

Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Economics or related field from a recognized university.

Candidates who demonstrate Familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will have an added advantage.

The program is designed to meet the public demand for Health Economists. On completion, fellows will be expected to have acquired knowledge and skills in:

Concepts and processes of health financing in health programsCost –benefit analysis of health programsAnalysis and application of current models in health sector planning and reformHealth economic evaluations and decision makingHealth financing methods and models and their application to health care programs.Macro and micro-economic indicators of the HIV and AIDS disease burdenFellows selected must be willing to be posted in a host institution anywhere in the republic.

Health Informatics Track
AC/1/20/2011
CHS
4 Positions

Applicants should be in possession of a Masters Degree in either Informatics, Information Systems Computer Science, Statistics or Health Sciences. Candidates who demonstrate familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will be an added advantage. The program is designed to meet the public demand for Health Informatics.

On completion, fellows will be expected to have acquired knowledge and skills in:

Integrated health information systemsHealth informatics tools for managing and processing health dataDesigning and developing health databasesInnovative applications of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in healthHealth information security issues and solutionsLegal and ethical issues in development and use of health information systemsFellows selected must be willing to be posted in a host institution anywhere in the republic.

HIV Program Management Track
AC/1/21/2011
CHS
5 Positions

Applicants must be holders of a Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health or Management from a recognized University. Candidates who demonstrate familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will have an added advantage.

The program is designed to meet the public demand for Health Program Managers. On completion, fellows will be expected to have acquired knowledge and skills in:

Integration of policies and goals from the international and national HIV/AIDS response into local programming.Planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of innovative evidence-informed HIV/AIDS programsDevelopment & implementation of supply chain management systems for essential commodities to support HIV programs.Mobilization and management of resources for efficient HIV program development and management.Fellows selected must be willing to be posted in a host institution anywhere in the republic.

Opportunities to host UNITID Fellows

The UNITID Fellowship Program seeks to invite applications from institutions that can host fellows.

HIV/AIDS programs have made tremendous strides in addressing HIV in Kenya, however, many indigenous institutions remain inadequately prepared in terms of human resources and management skills to maintain and continue with successful HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions.

The University of Nairobi (UoN) in collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) are supporting the Kenyan National HIV response through a training fellowship program.

The UNITID FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM is led by the University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) and funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This 2-year fellowship program focuses on three tracks:

HIV Science, Epidemiology and Program ManagementHealth InformaticsHealth EconomicsThe program goal is to develop senior leadership to support the Kenya HIV/AIDS program. Fellows admitted into this program undergo practical on-the-job training through attachment to public and private health departments and organizations across the country.

Fellows will spend 18 months in the host institutions supported by a supervisor from UNITID and a mentor from the host institution.

During the attachment, fellows are expected to provide mentorship to host institution staff through short courses and undertake a funded project to help the host institution improve its operations.

The fellows will be highly qualified individuals with postgraduate training in their area of specialization and will be expected to contribute significantly to advancing the host institutions’ vision, goals and objectives during their attachment.

Selected institutions will receive minimal funding to facilitate hosting of the fellows and capacity building of host institution staff through in-house training.

The operations of host institutions will also be enhanced through fellows’ projects.

Eligible institutions include Government departments/hospitals, public/private /faith-based institutions, NGOs, CBOs and working in public health and preferably in HIV/AIDS and related areas. Institutions willing to host fellows will be required to:

Justify need to host a UNITID fellow by describing the core functions of the institution and the roles that fellows in one or more track areas could play.Demonstrate capacity to provide infrastructure and experiences that will facilitate acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills by the fellow.Demonstrate capacity to provide support and mentorship to senior fellows in one or more tracks.Applications from interested and eligible institutions must address the following areas:-
Name and type of organizationCore functions of the organization:Preferred track area(s) of fellows to be hostedPotential departments/sections/projects/activities that fellows can be attached toAvailability of modest office space for fellowNumber and cadre of employees working in the host section/department that the fellow be attachedPotential mentors and their highest professional and academic qualifications by track:If an NGO, length of project in which the fellow will be attachedIndicate their preferred training track(s) for which they propose to host the fellow, location where the fellow will be based and the institutional profile.Applications should be addressed to :-

The Principal,
College of Health Sciences
University of Nairobi,
P.O Box 19676- 00202,
Nairobi.

Electronic copies should be sent to E-mail: director-unitid@uonbi.ac.ke

Closing Date:-11th February, 2011.

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