KASNEB is a state corporation in the National Treasury operating under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988. The mandate of KASNEB is to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, governance, management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications nationally and globally and accredit relevant training institutions.
The vision of KASNEB is to be a world-class professional examinations body.
In keeping with current strategic needs, KASNEB wishes to fill the following vacancies:
1. Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy AnalysisJob Level 5

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy, the Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis will be responsible for:Analysing statistical information, surveys and other data.Analysing business intelligence information.Analysing research findings of reports of surveys.Monitoring policy developments.Co-ordinating policy and research projects.Providing support data to inform strategic planning and performance management.Providing quantitative data analysis for use in decision making.Preparing proposals for research.Assisting in preliminary data collection as may be required from time to time.Assisting in monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.The ideal candidate will possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:A bachelors degree in management, administration, economics or related discipline from a recognised university.A masters degree will be an added advantage.A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.Training and knowledge in ISO quality management system processes.Possession of advanced computer skills.Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and customer focus.Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.Possess excellent research and analytical skills.Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Publications the Marketing Officer will be responsible for the following activities at a branch office:Implementing the branch marketing plan.Carrying out surveys and market needs analysis for the branch.Preparing the branch marketing budget.Assisting in preparation and implementation of the county strategy.Preparing and implementing branch marketing programmes.Preparing briefs for branch marketing activities.Compiling market intelligence reports for the branch.Coordinating the distribution of promotional materials in the branch.Preparing and submitting progress reports.Liaising with stakeholders/strategic partners in the promotion of the activities of KASNEB.The ideal candidate will possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations or related discipline from a university accredited by the Commission for University Education.Professional qualifications in Marketing or Public Relations from a recognised professional body will be a distinct advantage.Membership of a recognised Marketing or Public Relations professional body.Advanced computer skills.Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity, initiative and professionalism.Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and customer focus.Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national identity card, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 10 December 2014.
Those who had applied in response to the advertisements in 2013 need not re-apply.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
The Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
KASNEB Towers
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 41362-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer.
“Qualified women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.

ORGANISATION: PATH

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

PATH’s Advocacy and Public Policy (APP) department works to improve global health by increasing awareness and support of global health priorities by policymakers, coalitions, and other influential individuals and groups.PATH’s APP department is seeking a Program Assistant to support advocacy and policy initiatives in the areas of maternal, newborn, and child health in Kenya. The Program Assistant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer in PATH’s Nairobi office.

Responsibilities:

Working with the Nairobi based APP staff, the Program Assistant responsibilities will include:

Providing meeting planning and logistics support. Activities may include scheduling internal and external meetings, workshops, and other events as necessary, as well as coordinating event-related logistics, maintaining database of project contacts, and drafting meeting notes and coordinating review, distribution, and filing.Drafting project reports and communications materials. In consultation with relevant staff, plan and coordinate the production and distribution of monthly activity reports and other communications materials as requested. Additional responsibilities will include liaising with Washington, DC based APP staff on PATH branding standards and coordinating review processes for publications developed by the APP Kenya team.Gathering research and evidence to support project activities. This will include assembling literature and publication resources into comprehensive evidence packages.Providing general administrative support to maintain coordinated and organized team logistics. This may include working closely with the APP program team and the project administrator to initiate the procurement process for project activities, the maintenance of a shared team calendar for APP staff in Kenya, helping program staff accurately communicate their travel and leave dates, assisting APP staff with travel planning arrangements and post-travel reimbursements, including cheque requests, meal conference forms, etc.Maintaining the electronic and paper filing systems to ensure information is readily and easily accessible. This will include regular updates of assigned email distribution lists.Coordination with full APP Department staff to ensure smooth coordination of administrative tasks between the Washington, DC and other country offices as assigned.

Required Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Basic research skillsExcellent interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills.Adaptable to changing priorities.Effective time management.Experience working under deadlines.Proven ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.Fluency in English, including excellent written and oral communication skills.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of two years of directly related administrative and program support experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work and currently reside in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Location Code:

Kenya, Nairobi (12)

Job Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Please provide a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your background and work experience qualify you for the role.

For detailed job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit:

http://bit.ly/1xhnxLS

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

As the Africa Region Policy and Advocacy Advisor, one of the main focuses of this role initially will be to coordinate the advocacy work of VSO and partner organisations on the Post-2015 Development Framework – the global development framework that is set to replace the Millennium Development Goals when they expire in 2015. You'll build on the existing alliances you may have with key organisations and networks on post-2015 issues of relevance in the region and work to support advocacy across VSO country offices, patners and volunteers. You’ll link in with VSO’s global campaign on Post-2015 development as well as supporting the particular objectives of regional and country colleagues.
You will also support the planning, delivery and review of VSO’s wider global advocacy priorities as a member of the Global Research and Advocacy Team
This role will be matrix managed.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As VSO Africa Policy and Advocacy Adivsor, you will play a key role in influencing government and international action seeking trans formative change for some of the world’s most disadvantaged people.
Liaising with our partners, volunteers and staff, delivering policy briefings, influencing international moments through engagement with country and regional decision makers and working with coalition partners are all critical to success in this role. We need someone with a keen analytic mind, a talent for writing persuasively and with an aptitude for developing influential relationships with civil servants and policy targets. Experience of the Post-2015 development agenda or advocacy on other regional and global policy change movements is desirable.
The major focus for this role during 2014-15 will be delivering the policy work relating to VSO Post-2015 advocacy work. Key ‘deliverables’ early on in the job will include connecting VSO in to the important national and regional discussions and consultations happening on the Post-2015 development agenda and contributing to the global direction of our Post-2015 advocacy work at key international moments. As part of the Global Policy and Advocacy team you will also have a broader brief supporting VSO policy, research and influencing work over the 18 months.

Location can be discussed further.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please follow this link (http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD0000005p3Sh)and download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Functional Title: Policy & Strategy Adviser
Org. Unit: UNAIDS Kenya Office
 Reporting to: UNAIDS Country Director
 Functions / Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the UNAIDS Country Director, the Policy and Strategy Adviser will work in collaboration with national and county partners to ensure HIV strategies and policies are developed across key sectors. At devolved level, the adviser will support strategic planning in key counties and the dissemination and implementation of policies and strategies. In addition, the adviser will provide technical support for leadership in planning, financing and coordination of the AIDS response within the devolved government primarily through:
Providing technical advice on policy direction to the UNAIDS country office, national and county governments;Support process to plan, budget, coordinate and build HIV response management and coordination at the county level;Provide leadership, strategic policy direction and technical support to processes that will result in effective implementation of the AIDS response at devolved level.Detailed functions, key responsibilities and competences can be found at the link below:
Education: First university degree in public policy, public administration, political science, finance,
accounting, or related fields.
 A minimum of four to five years’ experience in the development, planning and programming and monitoring and implementation of technical programmes in governmental and international institutions. High level expertise in governance, public administration, policy, and/or planning. Experience and proven ability to analyze, provide technical advice, transfer knowledge, and provide leadership on policy development and implementation processes. Demonstrated analytical skills to synthesize policy document and provide practical recommendations.Language: Essential: Advanced knowledge of English with knowledge of the local language.
Interested persons are kindly requested to send applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and updated P11 form (available at the link provided) to the address below. Please quote vacancy number and position title on the envelope.
UNAIDS Kenya
Block M, Middle Level
P.O. Box 30218 – 00100
Nairobi – Kenya
 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.UNAIDS is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.Closing date for applications is 13 June 2014

Vacancy: Senior Policy Systems Manager

Context and Purpose: Kenya Market Trust (KMT) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) whose vision is to enable the sustainable transformation of markets for the benefit of the poor. 

This involves working in partnership to facilitate improved functioning of markets, and to build capacity to make markets work better.  There is widespread agreement that the best way to improve the economic conditions of the poor is through improving the functioning of markets.  One method that has found success is the “making markets work for the poor” (M4P) approach developed by the Department for international development (DFID). KMT uses the M4P methodology to facilitate “better markets, better lives”.Kenya’s enabling environment is less effective than it should be, often sending conflicting signals
which foster uncertainty and devalue evidence-based policy making.  
Overall performance of the policy system and its resulting enabling environment could be measured by its ability to:Drive private sector upgrading, namely greater investment, enhanced competitiveness (products and operations) and societal benefit (poverty reduction, jobs, etc.).Crowd in participation and ensure wide awareness of rules and rightsLearn and adapt. This implies a posture of being evidence based, transparent in monitoring and accountable to objectives.The Senior Policy Systems Manager will be responsible for increasing awareness and understanding among influential stakeholders - particularly within government, private sector, the media, research institutions and donors – regarding the efficiency and inclusiveness of markets in Kenya. This includes sharing insights into how the performance of these markets could improve and the role that different players could shoulder in bringing about this transformation. You will also provide strategic leadership and cross cutting support to the portfolio teams in understanding and influencing positively the political economy of their market systems.  Further support will also be given to KMT’s Knowledge and Learning Practice as well as other areas as needed.  He/She will serve as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) of KMT and oversee, motivate and guide staff, encouraging their commitment to corporate objectives and team learning and performance.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be expected to:

Regularly produce stakeholder mapping and analysis to identify champions that are active or could be active in thinking through efficiency and inclusiveness of markets or in influencing those debates and decision makers.  Clarify the roles being played by different institutions, help to identify influential stakeholders and the approach and influencing strategy and partners to work with and through. This embraces National and County Government. Support the value proposition of evidence. In terms of messaging and evidence base, gather appropriate materials both internationally, from other programmes and sectors in Kenya and also from KMT interventions to build a compelling case on these issues and what can be achieved. Think through the range of assessment tools that are available or could be developed or adapted for assessing the functioning of markets in Kenya. Facilitate participation of key players including research, education, private sector, civil society, and media organisations in policy development. Support coalition building, communication and public relations, investigative journalism, and grass roots evidence based advocacy strategies.Build the capacity of government to publicize policy decisions including objectives/benchmarks, proposed regulatory implementation vehicles and enforcement practices.Catalyze the Government to shift from interventionist practices to providing regulatory and oversight frameworks that allow commercial networks to form and flourish.Monitor policy debates and effectiveness of policies in Kenya for use both as a baseline and to measure progress of KMT influencing on these objectives. Work with influential private sector associations such as Kenya Private Sector Alliance, Kenya Agribusiness Agroindustry Alliance etc as well as consumer protection bodies to enhance their advocacy capacity. Coordinate such action with other instruments such as the Business Advocacy Fund to explore synergyQuality assure annual work plans and supporting budgets for each system and intervention produced by managers.Identify and cultivate suitable implementing partners and service providers and oversee managers in managing contractual relationships and grant agreements.Ensure monthly financial reports and returns to the Finance and Administration Unit have been prepared and submitted by managersPrepare quarterly reports to inform the portfolio review processProactively identify opportunities for expansion of interventions within the systemProduce case studies in conjunction with KRT and produce research papers designed to shape the dialogue on system issues.Effectively manage external researchers and consultants when it is necessary to commission external research support.Participate in regular portfolio review meetings.Participate in relevant workshops and meetings and represent MAP at conferences both internationally and domestically.Degree in a relevant discipline such as Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Business Management, Agribusiness or an equivalent. Post graduate qualification in relevant discipline 7-10 years experience working in a private sector development programme and/or public policy formulationExtensive experience of stakeholder engagement; developing partnerships and managing relationships with government, business membership organisations, donors and NGOsPrior knowledge and exposure to the making markets work for the poor (M4P) approach, or value chain analysisFinancial management and reporting including managing sub contractual relationships and/or grant agreements Developing results chains and log frames, or other relevant M & E experienceExcellent English; analytical and writing skillsProject managementAbility to facilitate stakeholder workshops; competent use of MS Office How to Apply: Send your application including a cover letter demonstrating why you are the best suited candidate for this role; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements, details of current and expected salary, a day time phone contact, email address, the names of three professional referees and a recent photo to:

Adept Systems

P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing Date: Friday 23rd May 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.