The Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Justice and Peace Commission seeks to recruit a consultant to consolidate and develop an observation report on the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission activities. The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission having interest in Transitional Justice in Kenya, has been observing the TJRC processes and activities since 2008 when the Parliament enacted the Act of Parliament that spelled out the TJRC mandate to date.

Terms of Reference

The purpose of the consultancy is to lead in compiling the observation report of the TJRC activities for use by CJPC and its partners for information on how to engage in the Transitional Justice Process, beyond the TJRC. The overall aim of recruiting a Consultant is to:
Establish if the TJRC fulfilled its mandate as spelled out in TJRC Act of 2008 by evaluating their activities;
Find out if the Commission met Kenyans’ expectations in reference to  Agenda 4 of the National Accord, Recommendations by CIPEV (Waki) Report, Report of the Task Force on the Establishment of a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission, and other recommendations that led to the establishment of TJRC.
To establish if the TJRC met the international standards of a truth commission
The Contract between the Consultant and KEC-CJPC will be signed for a period of 1 month within which the consultant is expected to deliver a report both in hard and soft copies.
 Review documents that informed the formation of TJRC; Review CJPC reports and data on TJRC, including analysing the observation questionnaires from the respondents on TJRC activities;Conduct Focused Group Discussions in sampled counties with different groups including women, men and children;The consultant will seek feedback from CJPC on various drafts and will present a final draft before; and Development of the final observation report Make a presentation at Validation meeting and at the Launch of the reportObservation report on the TJRC activities by July 27th  2012.The consultant  should demonstrate the following experience and competencies: Substantive knowledge and experience of transitional justice in Kenya and in particular understand the mandate of TJRC;Ability to develop documentation in the area of transitional justice, human rights or any other related field; andExcellent written and oral communication skills in EnglishApplication process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a bid, before or on 27th June 2012 at 10.30 a.m. The application should include the following elements:

Addressed to

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference
P.O. Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Email: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

WWF- Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Programme Office (WWF-ESARPO), is seeking to recruit a: Senior Accountant – Reconciliation

This is a temporary post (two months) based in Nairobi, at the WWF-Eastern & Southern Africa Regional Programme Office.

The holder of the position will play a major role in reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. S/he will be expected to investigate and process adjustments.

Qualifications and Skills:

The ideal candidate should possess a university degree in finance / accounting or, a professional qualification- CPA/ACCA ;Must have a minimum of 5 years experience working with accounting and financial management information systems (ERP) and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems would be an added advantage;Solid understanding of where & how the master and transaction data is stored in Oracle and how this data flows from one module to another.
Analytical ability to apply this understanding in identifying and adjusting for differences between modulesStrong proficiency in accounting;
Thorough familiarity with the chart of accounts;
Conceptual understanding of accounting issues, e.g. cash/accrual, prepaid charges, deferred revenue, FX gain/loss, provisions, consolidations;
Practical experience applying these concepts, including when, where (in which module) and how entries to the different accounts should be generated ;Solid understanding and ease in manipulating, analyzing, reconciling large datasets using pivot tables and Excel, including use of lookup, filter, conditional formulae, data combination and match functions;
Excellent planning ability; proven ability to meet deadlines;
Excellent communication skills;
Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging & Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, Persevering & Delivering Results. Availability: We are seeking a candidate who is able to commence duty immediately

Email a cover letter and CV to Hresource@wwfesarpo.org

Deadline for applications: 9 February 2011.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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1. Senior ICT Officers
(Re-advertisement)
VAN/29/10/TJRC/ICT/6

The officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Information Management Officer for provision of a variety of information communication technology services.

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

installation and maintenance of computer systems;
website development and maintenance;
database development, maintenance and administration;
configuration of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
developing and updating application systems;
carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
carrying out repairs and maintenance of information communication technology equipment and associated peripherals;
drawing up hardware specifications for information communication technology equipment;
verification, validation and certification of ICT equipment; and
overseeing the process of configuration of new equipment, ensure security and integrity of commission data and communication.A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: computer science/information communication technology or in electronics/electrical engineering from a recognized institution;Diploma in any of the following fields: computer science, electrical/electronic engineering or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with qualifying experience of five years in ICT field;Demonstrable professional competence as reflected in ICT work.2. Assistant Regional Coordinator, North Eastern Province (based in Isiolo)
VAN/45/10/TJRC/FA

Reporting to the Regional Coordinator, North Eastern Province, the incumbent will facilitate all administrative support services of the Commission within the province.

Specific duties and responsibilities for this post will entail: provision of logistical support to the provincial office unit, documentation and records keeping, administration, supervision of support staff and related administrative roles.

Requirements for Appointment

Qualification in business administration, or related studiesNot less than 3 years relevant work experience in a similar capacityKnowledge of finance management, procurement, logistics, and general office management skills are desirable3. Investigators (Re-advertisement)
VAN/18/10/TJRC/ID/6

Reporting to the Director of Investigations, the Commission seeks to appoint investigators in with expertise in the following areas; Criminal Investigations, Human rights, Forensic accounting, Corporate Structures, land transactions and records.

The investigators will
assist in the conduct and management of investigations of civil and political rights violations, including assassinations, massacres, illegal detentions, torture, disappearances, forensics, fiscal and economic crimes, social and cultural rights violations, including alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of public, natural and national resources, abuse of authority and all violations that fall within the TJRC mandate;
gather evidence;
prepare evidence for hearings, obtain and review relevant documentation, conduct interviews and take statements;
gather and analyse electronic and documentary evidence, determine whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other illegal conduct warranting referral to national authorities;
conduct forensic investigations and gather evidence related to activities of individuals, state and non-state actors, manage forensic equipment and tools.Requirements for appointment
Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, criminal justice, criminology, law or related areas. Eight years qualifying experience in administrative investigations and forensic science may be accepted in lieu of a University DegreeA minimum of 10 years of progressively reasonable experience in professional investigatory work in law enforcement, government, national or international investigation agency, with practical experience in administrative forensic investigations is requiredKnowledge and understanding in the field of corruption, land, human rights, fraud, administrative investigations and computer/IT forensic techniques and forensic toolsFamiliarity with analysis techniques in forensic sciences; ability to conduct and supervise complex investigations; produce reports and review and edit the work of others; ability to gather evidence and interview subjects and witnesses, good research, analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to apply sound judgment in the context of assignments given; and ability to analyze and synthesize documents records and other evidenceAbility to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful. Ability to gather and analyse electronic evidence; ability to organize complex and voluminous statements, sets of records and facts..4. Research Interns (6)
VAN/46/10/TJRC/RU

The Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission calls for relevantly qualified individuals to apply for research internship positions tenable for a period of 5 months in the following areas and disciplines:

Sociology and Statistical Analysis (2)Economics (1)History or political science (1)Law (1)Minority issues, especially in relation to North Eastern (1 position);Undergraduate or graduate degree in law or relevant social sciencesSome knowledge of transitional justice and of the work of the TJRCExcellent research and report writing skillsAbility to work under instruction, collectively with others in conceptualizing and producing research productsAbility and willingness to work long hours and to deliver within short deadlinesWillingness and readiness to travelWillingness to perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her at the CommissionImportant information for all candidates
Deadline for applications: November 10, 2010Vacancy announcement no must be quoted in all applicationsDuration of appointment: 12 months or to the termination of TJRC statutory mandate whichever is earlier unless otherwise statedDuty station: Nairobi - however, all positions entail travel outside of the duty station, or unless otherwise statedRemuneration: competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, subject to professional qualifications and experience and TJRC rates. Interns will be provided with an allowanceAll applications must contain the vacancy announcement number (VAN) in the subject line or envelope:Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements as pertains to education, work experience and competencies will not be considered.Applicants are encouraged to apply online with no attachments - please paste resumes in the body of email and quote vacancy announcement number in the subject line.English and Kiswahili are the working languages of the TJRC. Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.Knowledge of braille is an added advantage.The TJRC is an equal opportunity employer. However, women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates. Please do not address applications to commissioners.Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.Send applications by post to:

Recruitment Team,
Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission,
Delta House, 3rd Floor, Chiromo Road, Westlands,
P.O Box 14641-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

or by email quoting the Vacancy number and position title to hr@tjrckenya.org

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