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.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 4000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs

The NRC Horn of Africa mission is an expanding program. From operating in Somaliland (SL) since 2004, in Puntland (PL) 2006 and in South Central (SC), with presence in Mogadishu, NRC, in 2007 started operations in the refugee camps in Dadaab, Kenya and has since then expanded to Ethiopia in 2011 (Dollo Ado, Shire, Assosa, Gambella and Jijiga), in Yemen (Saa’na, Aden and Harradha),Djibouti in 2013. In 2014, NRC Horn of Africa took over programmes in South Sudan (Northern Bar-eGhazel, Warrap state, Central Equatorial, Eastern and Late state) and Uganda (Adjumani) and light foot print in Eritrea in 2013.The programme activities comprise all 5 NRC global core competencies: Shelter; Water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH); Education including youth education and teacher training; Food security, livelihoods and distribution; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA). Protection is emphasized and should be mainstreamed across all sectors. The scope of the programs range from emergency response to acute crises, to supporting durable solutions for displaced persons. Obtaining and maintaining access to the displaced populations remains the main operational challenge in the Horn of Africa region and in particular in Somalia. Advocacy activities based on experience from the ground is an important global and local tool to increase displaced people’s access to humanitarian assistance and protection.
The purpose of the Protection and Advocacy Adviser (PAA) is to strengthen NRC's advocacy, protection and information work in the Horn of Africa region, and to facilitate implementation of, and consistency with, NRC’s global strategies and policies within the regional programme. It is a strategic advisory position reporting to the Regional Director (RD), supporting the Country Directors (CD) and Area Managers in the field, and managing the regional Information officer. The PAA is a member of the Regional Management Team and can undertake representation on behalf of NRC as agreed with the RD. The position-holder is the focal point for the programme on advocacy and information work, and will be required to closely interact with programme staff, the NRC Head Office, NRC in Geneva/IDMC, NRC Europe (Brussels) and other NRC country offices with the knowledge and approval of the RD.

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Background: Human rights defenders (HRDs) work towards the protection of internationally recognized human rights, document violations and seek justice for victims. Their work greatly contributes towards the struggle against impunity and towards democracy and accountability.

The Role: PI Regional Programme officer is responsible for implementing PIs work in the region of the East and Horn of Africa and the wider African continent (except DRC) under supervision of the Representative. The RPO will have a focus (but not work exclusively) on French speaking African countries. 

Key Responsibilities: This job will entail some work in Francophone Africa where the RPO will be expected to know how to prioritise their work keeping in mind the regions PI works in. The candidate must also be fluent in spoken and written French.

Capacity Building

How to apply:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Further information about the activities of Protection International can be obtained from http://www.protectioninternational.org/

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Women Protection Empowerment Manager (WPE Manager)
Please apply on or before 14th February, 2014
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15 Vacancies at National Commission For Protection of Child Rights with pay Rs.9,300-34,800/- For Graduate Candidates.Apply Before 1st April,2013

Name of the Government Organization: National Commission For Protection of Child Rights

National Commission For Protection of Child Rights invites applications for the following posts:

Job Number: 01
Job Designation: Registrar
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-4 of Rs.37,400-67,000/- with Grade Pay of Rs.8,700/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law or Post Graduate Degree in Social Work.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Training in child rights or human rights.

Job Number: 02
Job Designation: Presenting Officer
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-3 of Rs.15,600-39,100/- with Grade Pay of Rs.6,600/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Job Number: 03
Job Designation: Principal Private Secretary
Number of Positions: 03 (Three)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-3 of Rs.15,600-39,100/- with Grade Pay of Rs.6,600/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Job Number: 04
Job Designation: Assistant Director
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.5,400/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or

Job Number: 05
Job Designation: Desk Officer
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4,600/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Job Number: 06
Job Designation: Hindi Translator
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4,600/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Job Number: 07
Job Designation: Research Assistant
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4,200/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Job Number: 08
Job Designation: Personal Assistant
Number of Positions: 03 (Three)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4,200/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Job Number: 09
Job Designation: Assistant
Number of Positions: 02 (Two)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4,200/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Job Number: 10
Job Designation: Accounts Clerk
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band-2 of Rs.9,300-34,800/- with Grade Pay of Rs.4,200/-
Educational Qualification:
Graduate Degree in Law from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification:
1. Having experience in dealing with child related cases or matters.

Place of Work: New Delhi

How To Apply For Opening:
The applications duly forwarded by the concerned Cadre controlling Authorities must reach by 01.04.2013 to The Member Secretary,National Commission For Protection of Child Rights,5th Floor,Chanderlok Building,36-Janpath,New Delhi-110 001.

Last Date To Apply: 1st April,2013

Contact Address: National Commission For Protection of Child Rights,5th Floor,Chanderlok Building,36-Janpath,New Delhi-110 001

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Duration of Assignment: Approximately 60 days over four month period

Expected Start Date: 15 April 2013

The child protection program in Kenya is highly strategic for Save the Children and demonstrates a model of how to implement prevention and response interventions in a very complex and challenging camp environment. The program uses a child protection system approach to strengthen institutional and community-based child protection facilities and systems in the Dadaab refugee camps.

After five years of programming, a rigorous impact evaluation is needed to assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of the approach in Dadaab. A rigorous evaluation of the program, focused on measuring change in children’s and families’ outcomes and the longer-term impact of interventions over the last five years, will serve to strengthen the evidence base and demonstrate what works, and which strategies are less effective, in a chronic camp context. 

The scope of the evaluation will cover the three key outcome areas of the program: child- level; family and community-level; and outcomes at the level of the duty bearers, with a close focus on the linkages and interconnectedness between the program components and outcomes at different levels.

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Submit Application to:

Save the Children Kenya Country Office
Recruiting Manager
kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org

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Application Deadline: 22 March 2013

Applicants should:

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Salary: Competitive Package
 

Please Note: This is a national position in Kenya and is only open to Kenyan Nationals

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

HelpAge seeks to recruit a Social Protection Programme Manager for Kenya who will provide overall management and implementation of the Hunger Safety Net Programme Phase II social protection rights component which takes forward the grievance mechanism developed in Phase I along with payment processes and grievance management to 150,000 households.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Sciences or other related field and a post graduate qualification in Project Planning and Management.  

To apply, please send an up to date CV and covering letter by 15th February 2013, explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to the Regional Human Resources Coordinator at:  helpage@helpage.co.ke

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Women Protection and Empowerment /GBV Coordinator
Women Protection and Empowerment /GBV Coordinator
Sector: Women's Protection and Empowerment
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time

Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director Programs, the Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE)) Program Coordinator is responsible for providing overall leadership, guidance, coordination and technical support to IRC’s Gender Based Violence (GBV) programs throughout Kenya. The GBV Program Coordinator will also coordinate IRC’s GBV programs and contribute to external coordination efforts and initiatives. This position will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to IRC programming areas in Dadaab, Eastleigh and Turkana reagions.
Essential functions
The WPE Program Coordinator will provide regular technical support and field-based monitoring visits to WPE teams working in Eastleigh, Dadaab, and Turkana to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and are appropriately meeting the needs of survivors in target communities. The WPE Coordinator will be expected to spend at least 40% of their time in Dadaab supporting the WPE programming.
Program Quality
* In collaboration with WPE program staff, the Technical Advisor and the Deputy Director, oversee WPE programming in Kenya through regular monitoring and evaluation
* Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place with associated information sharing protocols for GBV analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy
* Ensure regular communication with the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Technical Advisor based in the Headquarters Technical Unit and integrate technical unit priorities, where possible, in program design
* Ensure effective team communication and support between team members based in Nairobi and the three field sites, including opportunities for debriefing and staff care
* Provide guidance and technical support to sector-specific design and implementation through regular field visits.
Management
* Manage field-based staff (including GBV Managers and Officers) through regular feedback and contributing to their performance reviews
* Assist with the recruitment of GBV management-level staff, in coordination with HR and the Technical Unit
* Ensure training and ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff on GBV-related and project management skills
* Focus on the eventual nationalization of management-level positions throughout the GBV programs in Kenya
* Assist in developing and overseeing program budgets to ensure an appropriate and efficient use of resources, and that IRC GBV projects comply with internal and external requirements
* Oversee strategic projects (determined by the country program) to ensure proper implementation and outputs are met, according to donor needs.
* Support partnerships on GBV programming with Local Non-Governmental Organsations
Program Development
* Develop and implement a country sector strategic plan for Kenya, ensuring that program growth and start-up are in line with country strategic plans
* Actively contribute to the broader strategic planning processes in Kenya, ensuring that GBV interventions and related advocacy are taken into account
* Participate in emergency response and emergency assessments, providing guidance and recommendations for new programs and initiatives that maximize safety for women and girls
* Lead proposal development activities through planning and program design with relevant field-based staff, ensuring technical standards are taken into considering before submission
* Coordinate with other IRC staff members implementing protection, health, and livelihood programs linked to GBV to provide relevant input and support, whenever required.
Representation and Advocacy
* Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Nairobi, including donors, government actors, UN agencies (including UNHCR), international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
* Develop strategic partnerships with local, Kenya-based organizations, wherever possible
* Regularly attend GBV sub-cluster meetings and feed in IRC priorities at Nairobi-level meetings
* Upon request, organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders interested in IRC GBV programming in Kenya
* Interact with the media and respond to media requests involving GBV programming, when relevant and necessary
* Ensure field concerns and challenges are brought to relevant Nairobi stakeholders to push for standards and procedures that systematize how GBV is implemented and coordinated at the field level.
Minimum requirements
* MA/S or equivalent in health (MPH), social science, humanities or other related degree
* At least five years of overseas experience, including substantial management experience in gender-based violence programming and at least 2 years experience in direct service provision for survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence
* Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting
* Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response, preferred
* Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of national and international staff
* Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods, community development and partnership
* Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
* Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
* Good coordination and networking skills
Other:
* Ability to live in high security environments
* Willingness to travel extensively throughout Kenya
* Excellent written and oral English skills
* Experience in grant management and proposal writing
* Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

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Vacancy Description

Job Description and required qualifications

(Important Note - Position open to Kenyan nationals only)

The incumbent will perform the following functions:

• Assist the SGBP Program Manager on all matters relating to refugee protection;
• Conduct interviews and assesses protection needs and eligibility for durable solutions;
• Complete and maintain protection forms including registration and submission forms and ensure all necessary documentation is obtained and that individual case files are complete and up-to-date;
• Follow-up and monitor general case status and processing of refugee cases and prepare unit’s weekly casework plans;
• Schedule and prepare protection cases for interview, and communicate schedules to refugees;
• Assist in organizing, scheduling, and monitoring attendance to government interviews and other external processes; • Follow up on cases and provide partners and refugees counseling and feedback on the status and processing of individual cases;
• Provide support to caseworkers in the tracking of individual cases, updating status, and maintaining client database etc.;
• Assist in research and capacity building activities and conduct training on SGBV/P;
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of data and assist in preparing periodic reports on activities;
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: University degree in law (LLB) a must, good knowledge of human rights doctrine and/or extensive field experience in refugee law.

Skills and competencies

• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Computer literacy a must with strong knowledge of MS Office
• Good knowledge of human rights doctrine, refugee law, prevention & response to SGBV/P;
• Strong research, analysis and capacity building skills;
• Must be sensitive to and able to work with diverse populations;
• Data handling skills and previous exposure to database a plus;
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills;
• Strong organisation skills

Experience: No less than two years job experience, including 1 year in a legal position, preferably with an NGO. Experience working in the field of refugee protection and assistance. Experience in SGBV/P a distinct advantage.

Languages:
Proficiency in English, knowledge of Swahili and/French a plus

Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/PO-SGBVP/12/01 in the subject line. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered

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Chief of Party - Child Social Protection
Chief of Party - Child Social ProtectionTracking Code302109-818Job Description
ChildFund –Kenya is recruiting a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID funded program that will provide technical assistance to the government of Kenya on enhancing child social protections in order to better support vulnerable families and respond to cases of child protection at the national-level.
Key Responsibilities for Advertisement:The Chief of Party is a position that will provide overall leadership and technical oversight of all project activities. S/he will be responsible for managing donor relationships, monitoring program activities and demonstrating project results in accordance with project work plans and M&E plans.
Reporting and Supervision: The COP will report to the National Director and will be based in Nairobi with frequent travels to the field.
Responsibilities:
* Provide overall technical and managerial leadership, including technical oversight, financial management and administration, and sub-grants management, in compliance with USAID rules and regulations and contractual requirements.
* Liaise with USAID/Kenya, implementing partners, relevant government agencies and other donors. Chair Technical Advisory Group as described in the program description.
* Oversee implementation of all project activities, ensuring that project deliverables and milestones are met. Conduct field visits to ensure high quality project implementation and accurate reporting.
* Oversee sub-grantees and local partners, ensuring compliance with donor rules and contractual requirements. Mentor and build their capacity to manage donor-funded activities.
* Manage project, including cost control, performance monitoring through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems, and accurate financial reporting.
* Lead project senior management team, as described in the program description.
* Disseminate project results and lessons learned as described in the program description.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and CV online.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted)Required Skills
* MA or PhD in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Public Health, Development Studies, Public Administration, International Affairs, Business Administration or other relevant field.
* Prior experience as COP and/or DCOP (or Project Director) managing successful multi-million dollar and multi-year USAID-funded projects.
* At least 10 years of demonstrated experience implementing child protection programs.
* Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, including USAID Environmental Compliance and M&E Requirements.
* Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple partners, overseeing local partners’ compliance with donor requirements.
* Proven monitoring and evaluation expertise. Familiar with USAID M&E standards.
* Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain key staff, and lead teams. Strong people management and mentoring skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication, and ability to manage high-level relationships.
* Strong technical writing in English and oral communication skills.
* Previous experience working in Kenya or East Africa is a plus.Job LocationNairobi, , KenyaPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

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3. Approach to the Assignment

Applications should be sent to jlilah@spactorsforum.org and copy to victor.odero@concern.net by September 6th, 2012.