National Position based in Nairobi - Kenya

The Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of all aspects of HSNP Social Protection Rights Component and for the day-to-day management of all programme human, capital and financial resources. This project manages the accountability framework for the Government of Kenya run HSNP. HSNP is an unconditional cash transfer (CT) programme, geographically focused in the 4 poorest counties of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs): Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera and Wajir. It offers an alternative to food aid and aims to reduce poverty, food insecurity and promote asset retention and accumulation in poor households. Independent evaluations of HSNP Phase I shows it works effectively as a safety net, particularly for the very poorest.

S/he will actively engage with other agencies involved in the implementation of the wider HSNP and will represent HelpAge in national-level programme coordination meetings. S/he will engage in wider social protection learning and spearhead reporting and donor engagement on behalf of HelpAge in Kenya.The post-holder should possess a degree in social sciences, development studies or related field. An understanding of social protection and right-based programming as well as strong facilitation, community level communication, mobilization and mediation skills.

8 months Fixed Term opportunity National Level D2

You will assess current levels of implementation of data handling verifications and submissions for accountability in the HSNP programme, put systems in place to ensure that feedbacks are regularly shared with beneficiaries and Oxfam management. You will work with field teams to ensure that all information on households registered are correctly captured and presented accordingly. You will design and implement appropriate feedback mechanisms that are contextual, effective, accessible and safe for beneficiaries as well as ensure equal accountability to all members of community including women and marginalised group.

To be successful in this role, you will have substantial experience in successfully establishing and managing large population data and be able to deliver under pressure coupled with experience of working in a humanitarian response. You will have the ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems at field level. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with excellent team work skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally. It is essential that you understand accountability pricinciples.

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Action Against Hunger USA is part of the ACF International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security and livelihoods, water and sanitation and health programs.

We are urgently seeking suitably qualified Kenyan nationals to fill the following positions:

1. Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager

(Garbatulla District)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
* To ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with donor requirements, project objectives and ACF policies and provide overall supervision, direction and management of program implementation on the ground
* To manage relevant program budgets and ensure cost-effective project expenditure
* To ensure effective human resource management of the FSL team
* To provide regular technical and activity reporting, and contribute to donor reporting and proposal development

Qualifications & Skills Required:
* Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
* At least 5 years experience of humanitarian program implementation and management, including with international NGOs and preferably including pastoral and agro-pastoral livelihoods programming experience
* Advanced level of technical knowledge of food security and livelihoods programming
* Experience of project management, including assessments, design, planning, implementation, M&E
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, decision-making and organizational skills

2. Nutrition Program Manager

(Garbatulla District)

Key Roles and Responsibilities
* To scale up, implement and supervise SC/OTP/SFP activities in collaboration with MoH and coordinate implementation of High Impact Nutrition Intervention pilot project
* To provide technical support and training when necessary to the SC/OTP/SFP
* To supervise a community mobilization and public health promotion activities
* To organize and collect epidemiological and nutritional data, prepare reports and develop program capitalisation documentation
* To ensure effective human resources management of the nutrition team

Qualifications & Skills Required:
* Bachelors degree in nursing (must be a registered nurse with the nursing council) required OR similar nutritional degree with demonstrated experience in related position.(if nutritionist, should be registered with nutrition and dietetics board of Kenya)
* At least 2 years experience as a Nutrition Program Manager and similar experience in running nutrition treatment programs such as SC/OTP/SFP
* Excellent analytical, reporting, organizational and coordination skills
* Experience in team management including capacity building, supervision and performance evaluation
* Advanced knowledge in SPSS, Ms Excel, ENA for Smart and Ms Word
* Experience working with national, provincial and local authorities in Kenya
* Previous experience with ACF preferred though if not available strong experience with an international humanitarian agency would be acceptable

3. (Nutrition, Food Security and WASH) Survey and Surveillance Program Manager

(Nairobi with frequent travel)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
* Implementation of the integrated nutritional surveys and surveillance systems with the collaboration of the local authorities and MoH
* Collaboration and collection of information from other potential partners in the field
* Collaboration with technical coordinators and the HQ for validation of methodology, training material, and reporting
* Design of the activity plans for the survey team in collaboration with the logistics department and partners
* Recruitment and staff training for all surveys and surveillance
* Drafting and revision of surveillance and survey reports

Qualifications & Skills Required:
* Graduate degree in Food Security/Nutrition/Epidemiology with strong survey/surveillance background
* Excellent data analysis and reporting skills
* Excellent written and public communication and negotiation skills
* Able to adjust to a lifestyle of frequent travels in the field
* Able to use statistical software (Epi Info, ENA, SPSS and Excel application software)
* Experienced in conducting surveys (SMART, CDC calculator and LQAS methodology trained)

How to apply?
To apply for one of these position please send your application indicating clearly on the envelope the position, including a cover letter, detailed CV, day time telephone contact and the email addresses of 3 referees, preferably former supervisors, to: hr.ke@acf-international.org.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

A detailed job description can be obtained on request for more clarification on the position duties and responsibilities.

The closing date for applications for the Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager is January 17th 2011. The closing date for the other positions is January 22nd 2011

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Programme Manager – Hunger and Safety Net Programme, Social Protection Rights

National Position
One Year Renewable Contract

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organizations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives.

The above position exists within the Hunger Safety Net Programme which is a major joint GoK/DFID initiative that seeks to reduce extreme poverty in Kenya and support the establishment of a government-led national social protection system delivering long-term, guaranteed cash transfers to extremely poor and vulnerable people to improve access to food, protect assets and reduce the impact of shocks.

The post-holder will support the HSNP Programme effectiveness by implementing beneficiary accountability mechanisms, empowerment of communities and vulnerable groups through rights education and grievances follow-up as well as advocating,promotion and protection of people’s rights.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Sciences or other related field with three years experience Programme Management and understanding of Social Protection in Kenya.

Attached please find a detailed job description for this role and the person specifications.

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV and covering letter by 8th December, 2010, explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to:

Human Resource Officer
HelpAge International
Africa Regional Development Centre,
P.O. Box 14888 – 00800
Westlands, Nairobi
Email: helpage@helpage.co.ke

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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