Key Responsibilities/Execution Activities

Description     

Specifically, the incumbent will undertake capacity building of staff, supervise implementation of ICD related projects and support efforts to mobilize appropriate resources.

Qualifications    

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

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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.

1 Position Based in Dadaab

Contract Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension based on availability of funds

Closing date: 03 December 2011

Starting date: Immediately

Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA) is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) operating in Fafi District.

FaIDA seeks to address the causes and consequences of human suffering and poverty amongst some of the most vulnerable communities in Fafi District and the region at large through participatory relief and development invention in partnership with Governmental and Non-Governmental Organisation.

FaIDA, with financial support from Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is implementing a three months emergency WASH project in Kambii Oos refugee camp to address the sanitation and hygiene challenges in the camp.

FaIDA is recruiting a qualified Kenyan citizen for the position of Project Officer (WASH) to be based in Kambii Oos on a three (3) months contract with a possibility of extension depending on the availability of funds. The successful candidate should be willing to relocate to Dadaab and report to work immediately.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the position holder will be responsible for the implementation of the WASH activities in Kambi Oos refugee camp as well as capacity building of WASH Committee and incentive workers.

The WASH Officer will work closely with Camp WASH Committees to implement sanitation and hygiene promotion activities.

The Project Officer will assess and report on WASH situation in Kambi Oos and identify options for repair or provision of necessary WASH infrastructure; provide planning and technical support for training of WASH committees and incentive workers for hygiene promotion; Organize waste collection and disposal; link WASH activities and interventions and support planning and monitoring of Rapid Hygiene Promotion campaigns among other duties.

Person specification:

BSc degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning and Management; at least three (3) years working in community based WASH program; practical knowledge in design of community WASH systems; good assessment, analytical and writing skills; experience in training using participatory methodologies; good computer skills and hands on experience.

All interested applicants should send their application attaching their CV and a letter of motivation to:

Finance and Administration Officer,
Fafi Integrated Development Association (FaIDA)
P.O. Box 284, Garissa

Email: info@faidakenya.org and copy to caleb.ouma@faidakenya.org

NB: Only email application will be accepted and only shortlisted candidate will be contacted directly.

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PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations. Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries. Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.

Traditionally, Mercy Corps programs in Kenya focus on increasing young people’s ability to peacefully resolve conflict, engage in the democratic reform process, and increase access to employment and economic independence. Mercy Corps Kenya began emergency operations in Wajir West and South in the first week of August 2011 focusing on provision of clean water to approximately 90,000 individuals in 13 locations. In the coming weeks, Mercy Corps will scale up water and hygiene promotion activities to include: 1) Voucher system to enable vulnerable households to purchase water from private vendors; 2) Provision of generators and spare parts to functional boreholes that are under extreme stress from over use; 3) Construction and rehabilitation of water storage facilities and separate receptacles for humans and animals; and 4) Training of community groups in Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation (PHAST). To protect household assets, Mercy Corps will work with market actors to initiate an unconditional cash transfer program enabling up to 2,000 households to flexibly purchase basic foodstuffs and other essential items. Cash for Work activities will provide immediate short-term employment opportunities primarily to safely dispose of animal carcasses which pose a significant public health risk, and to rehabilitate water infrastructure.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Integrated Humanitarian Response is a senior management position and will oversee all of Mercy Corps Kenya’s humanitarian programs, providing oversight to ongoing grants and helping in program scale up or expansion by eliciting new funding. The Director, Integrated Humanitarian Response will work in integrating conflict prevention and gender sensitive programming in the emergency and humanitarian programs that Mercy Corps implements in Kenya.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Organizational Learning 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Wajir based staff

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Deputy Regional Director, East and Southern Africa

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Wajir based staff, Somalia Country Director, Director Integrated Humanitarian Response Ethiopia, Mercy Corps Kenya regional logistics and finance staff.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Director – Integrated Humanitarian Response will be a self-starter, multi-tasker, and able to work in ambiguous situations. S/he will be a tolerant and flexible individual able to work in difficult and stressful environments and follow procedures. S/he will be a team-player with positive attitude to problem solving and conflict resolution. The successful candidate will be focused on team-building and capacity-building of national staff, and will be able to apply creative solutions to program quality and team-building. S/he will also have the skill to engage, motivate and encourage staff to bring creative solutions to development issues, identify opportunities for increased impact, and pursue project objectives.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The position will be based in Wajir with frequent travel to field sites as well as regular domestic and occasional international travel. An arid area prone to drought, Wajir is located in the Northeastern Province of Kenya and is the capital of Wajir District.  Staff in Wajir live in group housing which is served by basic amenities. The area is served by an airport that has regular flights to Nairobi and Mogadishu. The Director – Integrated Humanitarian Response is expected to follow all security protocols including limited movement when necessary.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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Please apply directly at:
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Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE.

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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.

Project Coordinator

Ref: PRC/O8/2011

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Programmes Co-ordinator, the Project Co-ordinator is responsible for the management and development of the project activities. The Project Coordinator will lead and supervise a team of field staff and collaborate with relevant ministries, local authorities and other agencies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management and Supervision

Ref: POL/08/2011

Reporting to the Programmes Co-ordinator, the procurement officer will be responsible to providing efficient and effective service to FaIDA in the successful, procurement of goods services and works.

Duties and Responsibilities

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organisation’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.”

Please email your application letter and attach updated CV with contact emails and phone numbers of 3 professional referees, preferably your current or immediate former employer addressed to:

C/o Finance/Administration,
P.O Box 284 70100 Garissa,

or e-mailed to; recruitment@faidakenya.org

Closing Date: 28th August, 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

We work in partnership with Global Technology Industry leaders and collaborative synergies with Domain & Technology centric Eco-system Partners.

We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and Service Delivery innovation.

We are seeking a results oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill the following vacant position:

Commercial Manager

Ref: KTC/KE/CM/2011

Key Responsibilities

You must also demonstrate the ability to work in a highly driven environment, be results oriented and an innovative thinker.

You should be a team player with proven dedication and commitment, persistent in approach and with a driving force. This position also requires a person of attested integrity who works under minimal supervision.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the reference number to talent@ktc-africa.com on or before 20 August 2011.

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PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.psi.org.

PSI seeks qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Advisor, Integrated Case Management. The mission of the Malaria and Child Survival (MCS) department is to provide PSI’s country programs with relevant support to improve child health. Launching and scaling up integrated case management is one of three MCS strategic focus areas for the next five years. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the VP of Malaria and Child Survival.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:
- Deliver the case management objectives of PSI’s malaria and child survival strategic plan
- Lead the case management cluster, which includes eight MCS department staff, and ensure appropriate and timely outputs are achieved
- Identify and cultivate funding and partnership opportunities to launch and expand integrated case management (i.e. management of diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria and malnutrition) programs;
- Support PSI affiliates to design projects, develop strategies and write proposals with the aim of launching and scaling up evidence based integrated case management
- Build and manage network of partners working in integrated case management of children to improve PSI’s positioning in child survival program implementation
- Coordinate technical support to PSI affiliates on case management issues
- Continuously monitor and evaluate pilot projects and facilitate replication and expansion
- Develop and disseminate evidence based case studies to demonstrate lessons learned on integrated case management
- Actively participate at international case management fora using lessons learned at field level to influence policy evolution and best practice sharing between countries
- Guide the evolution of PSI’s integrated case management strategy based on field experience and an evolving policy and funding context

QUALIFICATIONS:

- MD or relevant post-graduate degree (PhD, MPH, MSc, etc.) or equivalent experience;
- At least 5 years’ professional experience working on case management of children in developing countries
- Understanding of international child health policy and practice
- Established reputation in the field of child health
- Fundraising experience with international donors, corporations and foundations
- Fluency in English and French is preferred.

The successful candidate has excellent communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure; and a passion for achieving results.

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World Vision is seeking to hire qualified, dedicated and experienced nationals to fill the following position:

Position: Integrated Operations Director
Reporting To: National Director

Location: Kigali

Position Start Date: February 1st ,2011
Position End Date: February 1st, 2013

Purpose of the Position

To lead, direct, develop and manage the Integrated Operations division and ensure World Vision Rwanda programmes and Projects (Area Development Programmes and grant funded programmes) have optimum impact, are cost-effective and maintain the highest level of excellence, accountability, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.

Key areas include Area development Programmes, private grants, government grants and customer relations.

Major Responsibilities

The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.

For your application to be considered, your application e-mail must have "INTEGRATED OPERATIONS DIRECTOR - DECEMBER, 2010" as its subject.

NB: If you do not hear from us by end of February, 2011, consider your application unsuccessful

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