Head of Programming – CRS Kenya

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Background:

2015 will mark CRS’ 50th anniversary in Kenya. Over the years, CRS has implemented numerous humanitarian and development programs with the support of the Kenyan Conference of Catholic Bishops and other civil society partners. CRS operates in Kenya under the terms of a bilateral agreement with the Government of Kenya.

CRS Kenya has an approved Strategic Program Plan (SPP) for the period 2013- 2018 with three Strategic Objectives: 1) Targeted vulnerable populations have sustainable livelihoods; 2) Targeted vulnerable populations have enhanced health; and 3) Vulnerable communities have improved their resilience to disasters and conflict. In addition, the SPP has identified two Intermediate Results that cut across all SOs: 1) Improving beneficiary accountability, and 2) Strengthening the capacity of local partners.

CRS Kenya has a diversified program portfolio in several sectors including Health, HIV/AIDS, Agriculture, Justice and Peace Building, Micro finance, Water and Sanitation, Emergency Response, and Global Solidarity. The program portfolio contains approximately 20 projects including a number of

consortium-managed projects with an annual budget of around $6.5 million dollars, implemented by 15 local partner organizations. The programming unit employs 55 Kenya national staff and 3 international staff.

Current funding sources to the country program include CDC, USAID, Gavi Alliance, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, USAID, GHR Foundation, Financial Sector Deepening, Keurig Green Mountain, and private donors.

On October 1 of this year, CRS Kenya assumed responsibility for the agency’s programming in Somalia.

Primary Functions:

The Head of Programming is responsible for the quality and scope of the CRS Kenya program portfolio, providing oversight of programming interventions, new project development, and ensuring that the necessary staff and systems are in place to develop and implement high-quality programs.

CRS Kenya is engaged in several complex consortium relationships, as well as integrated programming. The HOP must ensure timely and pertinent communication and coordination with other departments especially with the Head of Operations and consortium members. The HOP must give special attention to make sure the relationship with our partners is consistent with partnership principles and give special focus to nurturing CRS’ relationship with the local church. In collaboration with the Country Representative (CR), the HOP must aggressively pursue growth of the country program.

Specific Responsibilities:

I. Program Quality and Management

· Provide management oversight for ongoing programs.

· Ensure that all projects are guided by CRS Kenya, EARO and agency strategic plans.

· Ensure program quality through implementation of project review systems, the agency’s MEAL policy, and staff/partner development.

· Assist program staff to use appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources.

· Support program staff in the planning of project activities and the establishment of high quality performance targets, ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.

· Oversee the internal review process of all project proposals and ensure project format, design and quality are in compliance with agency/donor standards and program quality principles, East Africa Regional Office (EARO) guidelines and the CRS ProPack.

· Work with program staff to ensure that all programming documents (Annual Program Plans, project proposals, reports, etc.) are of the highest quality.

· Work with program staff to ensure CRS interventions are integrated wherever appropriate in order to increase impact.

· Support the coordination of action plans and activities to ensure complementarity and consistency in the various interventions and to eliminate duplication and waste.

· Ensure that activities are compatible and in compliance with CRS Guiding Principles, and ensure that staff are trained accordingly.

· Ensure that gender sensitivity is taken into account in day-to-day operations as well as in program interventions and with partners.

· Develop and supervise humanitarian response projects as needed.

II. Budgeting, Financial Planning and Reporting

· Work with the Country Representative, program staff and finance department to ensure compliance with CRS and donor regulations and requirements for financial accountability and project reporting.

· Ensure appropriate budget planning and tracking, and financial reporting of CRS public and private projects.

· Collaborate with Head of Operations to ensure project managers are trained on budgeting and finance tools and systems to increase their capacity to adequately track project expenses.

· Monitor burn rates closely with the project managers to ensure that spending in the projects are consistent with the budgets.

· Maintain a schedule for reporting of all publicly and privately funded projects and ensure regular, timely and accurate reports.

· Review and submit required reports including donor and private fund narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and evaluation reports, as well as others needed/required by the local government, donors, the region or headquarters.

III. Coordination and Communication

· Ensure transparent coordination mechanisms and regular information-sharing with relevant staff.

· Actively participate as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making for the country program.

· Encourage active and open dialogue among program staff and with operations staff.

· Oversee regular programming and coordination meetings between the programming and management quality departments.

· Ensure systems are in place for the proper documentation of meetings and timely circulation of resulting information/outcomes.

· Promote the documentation and sharing of lessons learned/best practices.

· Maintain communication with Regional Technical Advisors, Deputy Regional Director/PQ and Headquarters staff as appropriate.

· Ensure co-ordination between CRS Kenya program and EARO for RTA visits and proposal review.

IV. Supervisory Responsibilities

· Provide leadership and support to the hiring and development of a highly-skilled workforce aligned to CRS values.

· Supervise staff in the program unit to ensure efficient and quality implementation of project activities and development of new initiatives.

· Mentor and coach staff and assist them to develop performance and development plans in line with the CRS Performance Management System.

· Work with the Country Representative and program staff to identify key training needs, and proactively seek and promote appropriate training opportunities for staff.

· Work with HR and program staff to develop and use standardized job descriptions and performance review.

· Oversee the enhancement of project managers’ capacity in proposal development, project management and monitoring and evaluation

· Ensure that programming staff are cognizant of country program, regional and agency strategies, along with general and sectoral program quality principles.

· Ensure that in-house training skills and expertise are shared among staff.

· Work in close coordination with other department heads to promote a team approach that involves programming staff at all levels whenever possible/appropriate.

V. Fundraising and Proposal Development

· Identify program priorities and actively develop a plan for program growth which features active engagement with partners, CP staff, regional/HQ technical advisors, and the business development team.

· Work with CR, the Business Development Manager, program staff and relevant regional and HQ staff to strengthen relationships with existing and potential donors.

· In collaboration with the CR, provide vision and guide the process of growth based on agency/region/country strategic frameworks and plans, including the development of CRS fundraising strategies and alliances and the identification of potential funding sources and strategic opportunities to expand the program’s focus, reach and influence.

· Lead/supervise the preparation of proposals for CRS program strategies/interventions.

VI. Partnership and Church Relations

· Work with CR to ensure effective collaboration between CRS and the local Church are consistent with the CRS partnership principles.

· Ensure staff are cognizant of these principles and that these are reflected in the work and relationships of CRS in Kenya.

· Ensure that CRS program managers and field staff maintain productive relationships with the Church and other implementing partners and provide them with support throughout the project cycle.

· Maintain strong partner relations and lead the identification of diverse and new potential partners.

· Contribute to the development of new Memorandum of Understanding with dioceses and review of the existing ones.

· Identify and support the development and improvement of partner capacity, both programmatic and administrative.

· Develop and implement strategies for improving the capacity of CRS staff to enhance partner capacity.

· Contribute to the core SiS team on the roll out of the SiS initiative with HQ support.

VII. Representation

· Working with the Country Representative, represent the country program to government officials, Church officials, partners, NGOs and UN agencies.

· Assume primary responsibility for preparing plans for high level donor, USG, CRS, or other VIP visits to CRS projects.

· Revise and update country briefing materials and host public relations events. Take the lead in making presentation to visitors.

· Maintain and/or develop productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government ministries, local Catholic Church, other churches, USAID, counterpart institutions and NGOs, international and local NGO community, UN Missions, other donors, etc.

· As required by the Country Representative, serve as a spokesperson to the public, including local and international media outlets and journalist, regarding CRS programs and activities.

VIII. Security

· Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of security protocols.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Serves with Integrity

· Models Stewardship

· Cultivates Constructive Relationships

· Promotes Learning

Head of Programming Competencies:These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each HOP to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

· Builds and leads effective teams

· Supervises and develops staff

· Focuses on quality

· Leads growth in programs

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:Country Representative; Head of Operations; other department heads; program staff; support staff; Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality; regional technical advisors (RTAs), various HQ departments.

External:Consortium and other partners, especially Caritas; government ministries; local church; USAID; UN agencies; local bilateral institutions; local/international NGOs.

Personal/Professional Skills:

· Excellent supervisory skills,

· Strong analytical and organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.

· Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

· Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree or equivalent in relevant technical field, international development or related field.

· Minimum five years in a management position with proven leadership in supervising senior staff, with international or intercultural experience (preferably in a developing country).

· Minimum three years living and working in a developing country.

· Minimum three years’ experience of NGO project management, including proposal writing and project review processes.

· Demonstrated ability in project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.

· Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.

· Ability to represent the agency in high level meetings with donors, local government, etc.

· Experience with institutional strengthening and partnership building.

· Commitment to work with local church and capacity to work closely with, and support them.

Physical Requirements/Environment:The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, which is the headquarters of the CRS/KE program. The position requires approximately 35 percent travel within Kenya, in areas with limited amenities, as well as attendance at regional conferences and workshops when requested.

Foreign Language:None required but Swahili will be an added advantage.

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Transition and Governance Programming in Somalia

Engility Corporation, building on IRG’s legacy in international development, is seeking expressions of interest for the anticipated USAID-funded governance and transition programs in Somalia. 

Positions recruited for are as follows:
- Capacity Building Specialist
- Communications, Learning and Knowledge Management CoordinatorHow to apply: 
Please send a current resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and indicating availability to IRG.Recruitment@EngilityCorp.com no later than May 30, 2014.

Organizational Location: UN-Habitat
Duty Station: Home based
Functional Title: Consultant: Programming of an online training management tool
Duration: 1 August 2012 – 31 December 2012 (50 days of work within this time frame) Capacity development of local authorities is a key to sustainable urban development and in order to reach out to local authorities UN-Habitat frequently collaborates with training institutions in developing countries. Despite all having the “capacity to build capacity” training institutions are not a homogenous group, they can be very different in institutional setup, how they work and what resources they have. Training is a common form of capacity development. It is not the answer to all capacity issues but when training is an appropriate approach the design of the training programme is crucial to its effectiveness. According to good practice training the process should include training needs assessment, training design, delivery (including follow-up activities), and evaluation of the training. However, most training programmes end with the training event and no further evaluation is carried out. Consequently the training provider does not know whether the participants have learnt anything or if the knowledge and skills are used when they are back at the workplace. Lack of follow-up is also common, and when the participants do not get any support in applying what they have learnt the likelihood of the training having a positive impact is drastically reduced. The Capacity Development Unit of UN-Habitat is currently engaged in a project on strengthening training institutions. As part of this project the unit has developed a concept of an online training management tool – aiming to support training institutions in providing effective training programmes, including all the crucial steps of the training process. The format will be a highly interactive website, building on the theory of the UN-Habitat practice note on effective training in combination with functions supporting implementation of theory. As a next step a beta version of the tool will be developed and this consultancy is for the development of the technical platform of the tool. Functions of the Training Management Tool To enable adaptation of the tool the specific institutional needs the institutes have to register to access some of the functions. When registered they can create and manage training projects, and since the tool is connected to the internet all involved parties can stay updated on the progress of the project and access related material, no matter if they are working in the same office or not. A central function of the tool is a project checklist with all the sub steps that should be included when creating an effective training programme. The steps are sorted by the main phases of the training process and each sub step is linked to theory and functions relevant to the specific step. Another function is project folders where documents and other project related material can be uploaded and shared both with colleagues internally and with external parties, such as clients or training participants. The training management tool can also be used to invite, select and communicate with training participants. An adaptable online application form is linked to a database where the participants are automatically listed after applying. By using the tool to manage training projects the institutes can keep record of their ongoing and past projects, and build on previous experiences in their new projects. See Annex A for specifications and visualizations of the tool and its functions.
The consultancy is for the development of the technical platform of the tool and its interface, which includes the following activities: Review the requirements, functions and structure of the tool. Discuss implementation with the UN-Habitat focal point and create a time plan. Develop new or implement existing back end solution which allows UN-Habitat to: - Add and edit texts and images on start page, “About” page, “Concept & tools” page, and their sub pages. Create new sub pages. Add and edit text and images on “My page” and its sub pages. - Edit steps of checklist (create the list that the users can choose from). - Decide when statistics pages will be visible to everyone. - Approve registrations of new institutes. - View general usage statistics (most visited pages, total number of users etc.) Develop start page, “Concepts & tools” page, “About” page, “FAQ” page and their sub pages, and if necessary assist in uploading material on the pages. Develop user registration system and administration of user groups. Develop “My page” and its sub pages. Develop project pages and related functions. Develop statistics pages and user database (for all users to access) and internal statistics page (only accessible to users within the same institute/user group).Test the tool and fix bugs. Write technical documentation and user manuals. One manual for UN-Habitat, to support administration of the tool, and one manual for the end-users. Adapt the tool according to feedback from end-users after about two months of pilot testing of the tool (10 days of work).Flexibility: If required, incorporate new functions or adapt existing functions to new requirements while taking implications on time plan and overall development into consideration. Teamwork: Work closely with the Training Management Tool focal point to jointly design solutions reflecting the users’ needs. Technological awareness: Excellent knowledge of new technology in the field, as well as awareness of technological limitations in developing countries, and ability to utilize that to optimize the platform and database. Communication: Effectively communicating with technically knowledgeable staff or users, as well as staff or users with little experience of databases and web tools. Creativity: Ability to find new solutions for interface and functions to meet the users’ needs.
University degree in computing and software development, computer science or closely related field.

Work Experience
A minimum of five years experience in application development, database design and web development using PHP, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL or other relational database. At least three years of experience in development of multi-tier information systems.

Language Skills: Fluency in spoken and written English.

Remuneration 

Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as follows: » 30 per cent of the total is payable upon completion of output a, b, and c. » 60 per cent is payable upon completion of output d, e, f, and g. » 10 per cent is payable upon completion of output h.

Item Activity Output

Review requirements, functions and structure of the tool. Discuss implementation with the UN-Habitat focal point and create time plan. Time plan created. b Develop new or use existing back end solution which allows UN-Habitat to: - Add and edit texts and images on start page, “About” page, “Concept & tools” page, and their sub pages. Create new sub pages. Add and edit text and images on “My page” and its sub pages. - Edit steps of checklist (create the list that the users can choose from). - Decide when statistics pages will be visible to everyone. - Approve registrations of new institutes. - View general usage statistics (most visited pages, total number of users etc.) Back end solutions developed Develop start page, “Concepts & tools” page, “About” page, “FAQ” page and their sub pages, and assist in uploading material on the pages. Develop user registration system and administration of user groups. Pages (start, concept & tools, about, FAQ, and sub pages) and registration and administration system developed. Develop “My page” and its sub pages. Develop project pages and related functions. “My page”, sub pages and project pages developed. Develop statistics pages and user database (for all users to access) and internal statistics page (only accessible to users within the same institute/user group). Statistics pages (open and internal) and user database developed. Test the tool and fix bugs. Fully functional tool developed. Write technical documentation and user manuals. One manual for UN-Habitat, to support administration of the tool, and one manual for the end-users. Technical documentation and user manuals (for UN-Habitat and end-users) finalized. Adapt the tool according to feedback from end-users after about two months of pilot testing of the tool (10 days of work). Tool adapted.UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
How to apply:

Applications should include: 

Cover memo (maximum 1 page) Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information: Educational Background (incl. dates) Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments Expectations regarding remuneration Examples of at least two previous website development projectsAll applications should be submitted to: Ms. Cynthia Radert UN-Habitat P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email: cynthia.radert@unhabitat.org

Please be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org/

Deadline for applications: 22 July 2012

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

CONSULTANT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Issued on: 12 July 2012 ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-Habitat DUTY STATION: Home based FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Consultant: Programming of an online training management tool DURATION: 1 August 2012 – 31 December 2012 (50 days of work within this time frame) CLOSING DATE: 22 July 2012

BACKGROUND Capacity development of local authorities is a key to sustainable urban development and in order to reach out to local authorities UN-Habitat frequently collaborates with training institutions in developing countries. Despite all having the “capacity to build capacity” training institutions are not a homogenous group, they can be very different in institutional setup, how they work and what resources they have. Training is a common form of capacity development. It is not the answer to all capacity issues but when training is an appropriate approach the design of the training programme is crucial to its effectiveness. According to good practice training the process should include training needs assessment, training design, delivery (including follow-up activities), and evaluation of the training. However, most training programmes end with the training event and no further evaluation is carried out. Consequently the training provider does not know whether the participants have learnt anything or if the knowledge and skills are used when they are back at the workplace. Lack of follow-up is also common, and when the participants do not get any support in applying what they have learnt the likelihood of the training having a positive impact is drastically reduced. The Capacity Development Unit of UN-Habitat is currently engaged in a project on strengthening training institutions. As part of this project the unit has developed a concept of an online training management tool – aiming to support training institutions in providing effective training programmes, including all the crucial steps of the training process. The format will be a highly interactive website, building on the theory of the UN-Habitat practice note on effective training in combination with functions supporting implementation of theory. As a next step a beta version of the tool will be developed and this consultancy is for the development of the technical platform of the tool. Functions of the Training Management Tool To enable adaptation of the tool the specific institutional needs the institutes have to register to access some of the functions. When registered they can create and manage training projects, and since the tool is connected to the internet all involved parties can stay updated on the progress of the project and access related material, no matter if they are working in the same office or not. A central function of the tool is a project checklist with all the sub steps that should be included when creating an effective training programme. The steps are sorted by the main phases of the training process and each sub step is linked to theory and functions relevant to the specific step. Another function is project folders where documents and other project related material can be uploaded and shared both with colleagues internally and with external parties, such as clients or training participants. The training management tool can also be used to invite, select and communicate with training participants. An adaptable online application form is linked to a database where the participants are automatically listed after applying. By using the tool to manage training projects the institutes can keep record of their ongoing and past projects, and build on previous experiences in their new projects. See Annex A for specifications and visualizations of the tool and its functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES The consultancy is for the development of the technical platform of the tool and its interface, which includes the following activities: a) Review the requirements, functions and structure of the tool. Discuss implementation with the UN-Habitat focal point and create a time plan. b) Develop new or implement existing back end solution which allows UN-Habitat to: - Add and edit texts and images on start page, “About” page, “Concept & tools” page, and their sub pages. Create new sub pages. Add and edit text and images on “My page” and its sub pages. - Edit steps of checklist (create the list that the users can choose from). - Decide when statistics pages will be visible to everyone. - Approve registrations of new institutes. - View general usage statistics (most visited pages, total number of users etc.) c) Develop start page, “Concepts & tools” page, “About” page, “FAQ” page and their sub pages, and if necessary assist in uploading material on the pages. Develop user registration system and administration of user groups. d) Develop “My page” and its sub pages. Develop project pages and related functions. e) Develop statistics pages and user database (for all users to access) and internal statistics page (only accessible to users within the same institute/user group). f) Test the tool and fix bugs. g) Write technical documentation and user manuals. One manual for UN-Habitat, to support administration of the tool, and one manual for the end-users. h) Adapt the tool according to feedback from end-users after about two months of pilot testing of the tool (10 days of work).

COMPETENCIES • Flexibility: If required, incorporate new functions or adapt existing functions to new requirements while taking implications on time plan and overall development into consideration. • Teamwork: Work closely with the Training Management Tool focal point to jointly design solutions reflecting the users’ needs. • Technological awareness: Excellent knowledge of new technology in the field, as well as awareness of technological limitations in developing countries, and ability to utilize that to optimize the platform and database. • Communication: Effectively communicating with technically knowledgeable staff or users, as well as staff or users with little experience of databases and web tools. • Creativity: Ability to find new solutions for interface and functions to meet the users’ needs.

EDUCATION University degree in computing and software development, computer science or closely related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE A minimum of five years experience in application development, database design and web development using PHP, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL or other relational database. At least three years of experience in development of multi-tier information systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluency in spoken and written English.

REMUNERATION Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as follows: » 30 per cent of the total is payable upon completion of output a, b, and c. » 60 per cent is payable upon completion of output d, e, f, and g. » 10 per cent is payable upon completion of output h.

ITEM ACTIVITY OUTPUT a Review requirements, functions and structure of the tool. Discuss implementation with the UN-Habitat focal point and create time plan. Time plan created. b Develop new or use existing back end solution which allows UN-Habitat to: - Add and edit texts and images on start page, “About” page, “Concept & tools” page, and their sub pages. Create new sub pages. Add and edit text and images on “My page” and its sub pages. - Edit steps of checklist (create the list that the users can choose from). - Decide when statistics pages will be visible to everyone. - Approve registrations of new institutes. - View general usage statistics (most visited pages, total number of users etc.) Back end solutions developed c Develop start page, “Concepts & tools” page, “About” page, “FAQ” page and their sub pages, and assist in uploading material on the pages. Develop user registration system and administration of user groups. Pages (start, concept & tools, about, FAQ, and sub pages) and registration and administration system developed. d Develop “My page” and its sub pages. Develop project pages and related functions. “My page”, sub pages and project pages developed. e Develop statistics pages and user database (for all users to access) and internal statistics page (only accessible to users within the same institute/user group). Statistics pages (open and internal) and user database developed. f Test the tool and fix bugs. Fully functional tool developed. g Write technical documentation and user manuals. One manual for UN-Habitat, to support administration of the tool, and one manual for the end-users. Technical documentation and user manuals (for UN-Habitat and end-users) finalized. h Adapt the tool according to feedback from end-users after about two months of pilot testing of the tool (10 days of work). Tool adapted.

Applications should include: • Cover memo (maximum 1 page) • Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information: 1. Educational Background (incl. dates) 2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) 3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.) 4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments 5. Expectations regarding remuneration • Examples of at least two previous website development projects

All applications should be submitted to: Ms. Cynthia Radert UN-Habitat P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Email: cynthia.radert@unhabitat.org

Please be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster through the following link: http://e-roster.unhabitat.org

Deadline for applications: 22 July 2012

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org

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Country:     Kenya
Location:     Nairobi
Closing Date:     July 17 2012

Description:     Key Outputs / Responsibilities

Assess current WV Kenya urban and external programs in Kenya and identify areas for growth, partnership and developmentAnalyze urban trends, monitor intergovernmental groups, UN organizations and NGOs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of urban programming.Network, build and broker partnerships in international donor circles and research institutions to support WV field work and keep abreast of political developments nationally and in the regionEnsure the continuous exchange of information on achievements and best practice including via an Urban Learning Network and EventsDevelop field urban capacity by establishing and coordinating an Urban Site of Learning in Kenya in consultation with the region and the Urban CoE.Develop evidence based urban resource materials to enhance program quality and effectiveness in Kenya.Collaborate with sectoral and ministry teams to prioritise urban povertyCollaborate with marketing to develop new funding models suitable for urban contexts and support the National Office to target multi-lateral and grant funding sources.Provide strategic advice to Kenya to develop their urban strategy and adequate representation of the urban context in the current WVK Strategy.Explore and adapt new organizational processes to respond to the urban environmentQualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Educational level required:   Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: urban studies, political, economic, social or philosophical sciences, preferably in combination with international relations. A master’s degree is preferable.Experience:  A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in urban programming and management issues, of which preferably at least three in INGOs.Strong networker with contacts in Kenyan, donor circles and political knowledgeSound understanding of urban theories, practice and programming.Good analytical, research and negotiation skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Proven ability to plan and deliver work programs to agreed deadlines.Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender. All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than July 17th, 2012.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line “Commodity Officer”. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).