World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya. We wish to urgently recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven people to fill the following positions within our organization.

1. Project Manager – Yes Youth Can

To provide the operational leadership and management direction needed to successfully promote suitable and sustainable Youth Engagement and Empowerment interventions in all Counties in Nyanza within Lake Sub Branch.
 Establish operational priorities and monitor performance targets for the respective Technical Specialists, Project Officers, and Yes Youth Can proposal and other requirements.Direct the successful implementation of the YYC project in the 3 targeted Integrated Programme Areas (IPAs) within the sub branch.Enable targeted IPAs within the respective sub branch to successfully achieve or surpass set targets in the YYC project.Provide effective leadership to all project staff within the sub branch both at the sub branch office as well as the IPA level.Establish and consolidate a working culture – based in management principals – that consistently achieves and/or surpasses established targets and standards.Impart appropriated mentoring; coaching and supervision in order to equip, motivate and empower the project staff most of who will be new to World Vision.Representation with donor, government of Kenya officials, private sector, civil society groups, including faith-based groups and youth associations.Ensure timely and effective implementation of all project interventions as well as the successful achievement of proposed outcomes and intended impacts.Ensure timely and appropriate utilization of the budgeted project resources.Ensure that all projects at the targeted IPAs achieve acceptable financial and operational audit results by implementing interventions in accordance with established norm and policies.Ensure that all the projects within targeted IPAs design implement and evaluate in accordance with donor standards.Ensure that YYC Project staff meet or exceed donor performance and compliance expectations.Ensure that all the YYC Project staff development activities, including appraisals, performance agreements, monitoring and needed training and mentoring activities are successfully carried out and:Ensure that the project officers at the IPAs are successfully engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, including other WVK entities (Finance, People & Culture), Donor representatives as well as community, government, church and other civil society representatives especially youth groups and associations in order to maximize the impact of our efforts.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust have a Master’s university degree in a relevant field from arecognized university.Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience with regards to the designing, planning, and implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development relief and/or advocacy project.They should have at least 5 years as a manager.Experience in livelihoods development programming.Knowledge of USAID regulations and requirementsThe holder of this position must be a results-oriented leader who is able to handle a heavy workload as well as manager accountable and responsible to the donor and other stakeholders.Proficient in written and spoken Kiswahili and English is requiredTo provide Disaster Management with a bias on refugee and host response through strategic leadership, management and coordination of the World Vision Kenya Dadaab Response
 Mobilize and sustain support from the World Vision Partnership and donor organizations for the humanitarian operations.Actively participate in key humanitarian meetings and network with humanitarian partners including donors and UN agencies at the Dadaab level.Networking, strategy refinement and further development, team management, programme management, capacity building, collaboration, coordination and resource mobilization and management.Ensure effective integration of the emergency and longer term development programme and ensure that communities are able to detect, mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.Build up and ensure a sustainable level of humanitarian and emergencies capacity remains in the Dadaab Response Programme.Ensure quality of WV emergency response engagement including appropriate structures, internal and external standards, staffing, resources and policies for emergency preparedness, response, mitigation and transition management are in place which correspond to internal and external standards.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAn understanding and experience working with the WV Partnership.Strong commitment to WV’s vision, mission and core valuesMinimum of 10 years in leadership and operational humanitarian experience, preferably in AfricaMinimum of Masters degree in Development Studies; Agriculture/Social Studies or related fieldUnderstands and values diversity and maximizes diversity to achieve organizational goals – has the right attitude to value, listen to and build on local capacities.Proven experience in the following areas: Refugees, Donors, food security, health, nutrition and HIV/AIDS; education, child and women’s rights, agriculture; water; contracts/agreements and protocols; government-donor-UN relationships; conflict transformation, advocacyProficiency in French and English required (essential to have a working level of French language with a willingness to improve).Strong experience in setting up or scaling up multi sectoral relief programmesKnowledge of SPHERE, LCP and other programming toolsTo coordinate material control functions to ensure effective receiving, storage, retrieval, delivery, and materials accountability systems to support the organization’s objectives, in accordance with laid down
systems, procedures and guidelines while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
 Identify, classify and code all items promptly and accuratelyMaintain an updated database of assets acquired for WVK in each financial yearLiaise with relevant user departments on disposal of obsolete and scrap materials/assetsEnsure goods are received on time, properly packaged and as per specifications in LPOIssues stocks to user department (WASH) as and when requiredIn liaison with user departments (WASH) raise goods received note for items received and submit the same to accounts for payment purposes.Organise quarterly stock takes in liaison with finance dept. and provide a record of physical balances for comparison with the ledger and prepare stock take reconciliation reportInform users on receipt of goodsEnsure goods are dispatched on timely basis and maintain accurate records of all stock movements on relevant documentationLiaise with transporters and field offices to confirm full and timely delivery of dispatched goodsAction on purchase requisition forms assigned mainly for procurement of services that will include staff flights to WVK projects, procure services for vehicle and motor cycle maintenance and tyresPrepare monthly stores issue report for the purpose of cost centre charging to accounts dept.Carry out reconciliation for consumable stores managed by the out sourced service providerKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDegree in purchasing and supplies or stores/warehouse management or related fieldMember of CIPS or KISMA minimum of three years’ experience in stores/ warehousing and inventory/asset managementFamiliarity with supply chain processes and proceduresGood Interpersonal and Public relations skillsAll application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to the Director, People & Culture, E-mail: recruit_kenya @wvi.org to reach the not later than January 25th, 2013. Please indicate the job title as the subject.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and well being of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses. World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.

Response to the Social and Livelihood Needs for HIV/AIDS Prevention in Kenya
 UNODC on behalf of the Joint Programme of Support on AIDS aims to provide social and livelihood support to marginalized people that are vulnerable to or living with HIV and AIDS, namely people who use drugs, inmates and those recently released from prisons.The project will be implemented by six (6) civil society organizations with relevant experience and competencies.
 The specific project objective is to enable targeted groups to better access HIV and drug dependence treatment services and to increase the effectiveness of related interventions through provision of low threshold social and support services within the community or prison settings. a. Trained staff provide basic socio-economic assistance to individuals that are drug-dependent, imprisoned or recently released from prison and at risk of HIV infection or living with HIV.
b. Individuals that are drug dependent, imprisoned or recently released from prison and at risk of HIV infection or living with HIV targeted for socio-economic livelihood services maintain a stable relationship with outreach and drop-in work and comply with treatment activities
c. Individuals that are drug dependent, imprisoned or recently released from prison and at risk of HIV infection or living with AIDS have access to and use improved income-generating opportunities
d. Individuals that are drug dependent, imprisoned or recently released from prison and at risk of HIV infection or living with AIDS targeted for socio-economic livelihood assistance make healthy decisions and behave in a way that does not create risks to others or themselves
e. Basic data is available to serve as evidence for the efficacy of project activities and lessons learned for future sustainable livelihoods projects

The full narrative proposal plus budget and annexes should be submitted electronically to the following email address: eastern.africa@unodc.orgThe subject of the email should cite your agency name and reference number for this call: RFP/UNODC/SLP-01/2012
The closing date for submission is Tuesday, September 11 2012 at 12.00 midnight Kenya time.
UNODC reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.

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Call for Applications: Evaluation of the Humanitarian Response in North Eastern Kenya from July 2011 to March 2012

Background

The 2010/2011 drought was the worst experienced in the Horn of Africa since 1950.

The drought in Northern Kenya and refugee influx crisis triggered a scale up of humanitarian action by the UN agencies, INGOs including Save the Children (SC), local NGOs, the private sector, GoK and individuals.

Since Save the Children’s declared emergency response, which started in April 2011 a total of 740,703 people have been directly reached, which exceeds Save the Children targeted beneficiary number of 700,000 beneficiaries.

A requirement of Save the Children International’s Rules & Principles for declared emergencies is that an evaluation of humanitarian action is carried out.

It is also a requirement of the UK Disaster’s Emergencies Committee (DEC) that agencies carry out evaluations for every third appeal.

Save the Children’s current response in East Africa the third appeal for the DEC and it is expected that this evaluation will meet both SC’s internal policies regarding evaluating its emergency response, as well as the DEC’s requirement.

In preparing for the evaluation, SC wishes to contract an experienced consultant/firm to undertake an evaluation of the humanitarian response.

Purpose of the Evaluation The purpose of this evaluation is measure the effects of the post humanitarian emergency intervention in Northern Kenya within the first 7 months, and to draw clear recommendations for longer term programming.

Specifically, the evaluation will:

(i) Measure the extent to which:

The projects within SC’s emergency response met their objectives,The technical strength of the projects was ensured;The response has been accountable to the needs of the affected population (specifically looking at children and their care-givers),
(ii) Recommend improvements for longer-term strategies, focusing on programme quality, management, accountability to beneficiaries, and contribute to learning in a wider sense within the agency/ies.

Consultant Specifications/ required competencies:

Monitoring and Evaluation Expert/s with at least 10 years experience in evaluating humanitarian programmes in the Horn of Africa. Experience in Kenya is essential;Extensive knowledge of Core Humanitarian Sectors.Fluent in English and one or more of the following languages Kiswahili and/or Somali;Fully acquainted with project lifecycle management;Experienced in the pastoral areas of Kenya; North Eastern Province.Time frame:
The evaluation should take place in May 7 – June 2, 2012.

Application process:

For a full TOR request and to send your detailed CV together and current contacts of three referees including immediate clients in similar work please write to:

Human Resources Director,
Save the Children, Kenya Programme

email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke copy to s.oinyiaku@scuk.or.ke not later than 30th April 2012.

Quote the Consultancy title on the subject line.

“Consultants from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”

Only short listed consultants will be contacted.

Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

Job Title: IPA Health and HIV & AIDs Response (HHAR) Project Officer I

Country: Kenya

Location: IPA

Closing Date: February 25 2012

Purpose of the position:

The Health and HIV&AIDS Officer will provide overall coordination of the health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS projects aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the respective WVK Integrated Program Areas (IPA).

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:

Basic degree in Public health, Environmental health, Nursing Sciences or their equivalent.Additional training in Community health will be an added advantage.A minimum of 3 years working experience in Health, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS projects at community level with bias to Child health (IMCI), malaria control, and HIV & AIDs
Experience in HIV & AIDS prevention, Advocacy, Care and Support of OVC and PLWHIV and strong partnership with GoK ministries and Churches.Job Details

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 25th, 2012.

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

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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Region: Eastern & Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi

Reports To: Regional DRM Manager

Closing Date: 30th December 2011

This will be a six month contract.

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively

This is a six-month position needed to generate information to sharpen the emergency response and ensure accountability for funds raised and used in Plan’s recent emergency response to the food crisis in East Africa as well as providing the basis for learning from experience and planning for effective transition to recovery.

Dimensions of Role:

Overseeing the collection of data regarding the disbursement of the c$7m regional grant to support emergency programming in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya
Advising upon the relevance and usefulness of monitoring data collected more generally on other Country Emergency programmes in recent months for projects totaling $20mRegional role covering three countries with very complex operating environmentsSupporting effective monitoring practice in three Country Offices and providing advice to the Regional Office on effective methodologies that will generate trusted information for forward planningTypical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that:

Data required from the Regional Emergency Response Programme will be collected and used to report on outcomes of the project and generate information on which to base forward planning region-wide
Systems of monitoring currently in place for other emergency work will be reviewed together with field teams to further develop methodologies for the production of reliable informationData collecting methods that involve beneficiaries (in particular children) and are in line with Plan’s values and child-rights approaches will be further established extending beyond the end of this post for use in reporting on all current emergency response grants in the region
Reports required in the period will be reviewed to check they are supported with relevant data and recommendations made to line management regarding the findingsThe programme areas covered by this project are highly complex environmentsCountry staff work very hard and have been under pressure for many months.
Negotiating the additional time that may be required to ensure that reliable data is collected and used to inform programming will require sensitive engagement with the teamsSouth Sudan is unstable and political developments may present situations requiring sudden and effective changes of planSignificant funds are tied up in projects and prioritisation will be criticalCommunications and Working Relationships

Internal:
Country Directors are critical to the success of this work as their direction to their teams will determine the depth of implementation possibleRegion wide relations with Country Office teams particularly those on the frontline delivering work
Regional office colleagues will be important for linking the post-holder to additional support resources
IH DRM team can provide linkage to resources in the wider organisation
Links with donors to understand their impact measurement requirementsOther INGO and NGO leaders may be useful for shared methodologiesKnowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives

Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge of research and data collection methodologies both quantitative and qualitative, through qualifications or proven experienceKnowledge of Child Rights and methods to ensure ethically sound data collectionKnowledge of the sector and types of impact measurement usedFamiliar with the provisions of HAP, Sphere and other industry standards
Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
You must be a highly experienced practitioner able to gain trust of colleagues and facilitate changes in behaviour through your knowledge
An effective communicator with the ability to ensure lasting change through listening and coachingProven skills in designing and running monitoring systems that generate reliable data and can be replicated by others Behaviours
Demonstrated commitment to Plan’s values in your treatment and attitude towards colleagues and beneficiaries
Tenacious in your desire to see the work completed on timeFlexible in the face of complex operating environments and able to remained focused on the task despite setbacksThis role will be based in our Regional Office in Nairobi with an expectation of 45% international travel, including in remote areas with basic amenities.References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your salary requirements and quoting reference RE015 to recadmin@plan-international.org

Closing date: 30 Dec 2011

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Region: Eastern & Southern Africa

Location: Nairobi

Reports To: Regional DRM Manager

Closing Date: 30th December 2011

This will be a six month contract.

Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively

This is a six-month position needed to generate information to sharpen the emergency response and ensure accountability for funds raised and used in Plan’s recent emergency response to the food crisis in East Africa as well as providing the basis for learning from experience and planning for effective transition to recovery.

Dimensions of Role: • Overseeing the collection of data regarding the disbursement of the c$7m regional grant to support emergency programming in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya • Advising upon the relevance and usefulness of monitoring data collected more generally on other Country Emergency programmes in recent months for projects totaling $20m • Regional role covering three countries with very complex operating environments • Supporting effective monitoring practice in three Country Offices and providing advice to the Regional Office on effective methodologies that will generate trusted information for forward planning

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position: The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that: • Data required from the Regional Emergency Response Programme will be collected and used to report on outcomes of the project and generate information on which to base forward planning region-wide • Systems of monitoring currently in place for other emergency work will be reviewed together with field teams to further develop methodologies for the production of reliable information • Data collecting methods that involve beneficiaries (in particular children) and are in line with Plan’s values and child-rights approaches will be further established extending beyond the end of this post for use in reporting on all current emergency response grants in the region • Reports required in the period will be reviewed to check they are supported with relevant data and recommendations made to line management regarding the findings

Dealing with Problems • The programme areas covered by this project are highly complex environments • Country staff work very hard and have been under pressure for many months. Negotiating the additional time that may be required to ensure that reliable data is collected and used to inform programming will require sensitive engagement with the teams • South Sudan is unstable and political developments may present situations requiring sudden and effective changes of plan • Significant funds are tied up in projects and prioritisation will be critical

Communications and Working Relationships Internal: • Country Directors are critical to the success of this work as their direction to their teams will determine the depth of implementation possible • Region wide relations with Country Office teams particularly those on the frontline delivering work • Regional office colleagues will be important for linking the post-holder to additional support resources • IH DRM team can provide linkage to resources in the wider organisation External: • Links with donors to understand their impact measurement requirements • Other INGO and NGO leaders may be useful for shared methodologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives Knowledge • Demonstrated knowledge of research and data collection methodologies both quantitative and qualitative, through qualifications or proven experience • Knowledge of Child Rights and methods to ensure ethically sound data collection • Knowledge of the sector and types of impact measurement used • Familiar with the provisions of HAP, Sphere and other industry standards • Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable. Skills • You must be a highly experienced practitioner able to gain trust of colleagues and facilitate changes in behaviour through your knowledge • An effective communicator with the ability to ensure lasting change through listening and coaching • Proven skills in designing and running monitoring systems that generate reliable data and can be replicated by others Behaviours • Demonstrated commitment to Plan’s values in your treatment and attitude towards colleagues and beneficiaries • Tenacious in your desire to see the work completed on time • Flexible in the face of complex operating environments and able to remained focused on the task despite setbacks

Physical Environment This role will be based in our Regional Office in Nairobi with an expectation of 45% international travel, including in remote areas with basic amenities.

References and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunity policy which recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

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Job Title: Program Manager - Emergency Response

Ref: 2011/45

Location: Nairobi with 60% travel to field locations

Background

Catholic Relief Services –USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas.

CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners. CRS has been implementing development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for the past forty years.

Catholic Relief Services is responding to the drought crisis in Kenya in several severely affected districts.

Though the rains have returned to the majority of the country, food insecurity, lack of access to water, conflict mitigation, early recovery livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction interventions are critical in returning drought affected families to normalcy and improving their resilience to future disasters.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Emergency Response Coordinator the Emergency Response Manager will ensure high quality implementation of the emergency response and recovery programs under his/her direct management and supervision.

Project management includes both technical and budgetary oversight, working closely with CRS colleagues and local implementing partners.

The ERM will be responsible for preparing donor and other external reports, as well as for maintaining close professional relationships donors, Government Officials (both local and national) and relevant cluster leads.

In this role, s/he will be responsible for supporting CRS national program staff and local partners to develop capacity in various aspects of program management.

Finally, s/he will be responsible for contributing to the identification of opportunities and supporting any new emergency response programming as and when needed.

Summary of Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of emergency and recovery projects in the Greater Kenya context. Programs are likely to focus on WASH, Conflict Mitigation, Livelihoods/Early Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction and Food SecurityLead the planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.Assist in the development and writing of high quality proposals based in CRS Propack, best practices, lessons learned and programming innovationsDevelop and implement strong M&E systems using CRS tools and resources to maximize project impact on beneficiaries.Spearhead/Develop innovative programming in emergency response and apply to the Kenya context. Specifically focusing on Disaster Mitigation/DRREnsure proper financial management systems are in place and followed in coordination with the Country Program Finance Team.Ensure grant management compliance with donors regulations with support of the Country Program Compliance Team.Ensure timely acquisition of project inputs through close collaboration with the field level and Nairobi based procurement staff.With support from the relevant teams, prepare finance reports for projects under his/her supervision.Accompany CRS and Partner Project Officers in the submission of required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, as well as other reports needed/required by the local government, donors, the region or headquarters.Support CRS Project Officers and Partner Staff in baseline surveys and final evaluation reportsDesired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Master’s Degree in international relations, international development or related field or relevant emergency field experienceMinimum 3 years experience working within international development, including direct experience in fast paced, fluid emergency environments.Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. Ability to speak Swahili a plus.Demonstrated strong ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.Ability to spend at least 60% of his/her time travelling & willingness to travel on short noticeAbility to cultivate constructive relationships and promote learningWritten applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by December 6, 2011.

Residents in this area are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100 Nairobi;
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’

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Background The Horn of Africa is experiencing a severe drought, and 3.2 million people is at risk of food insecurity in Kenya only. The drought emergency, water scarcity and death of livelihoods in pastoral areas are leading to consequent outbreaks of communicable diseases, high malnutrition rates, and displacements. Children and women in the affected areas remain extremely vulnerable to the effects of the drought on education and protection. The worst-affected areas are Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Moyale, eastern Samburu, and northern Isiolo in northern Kenya where mortalities of over 15 per cent have been reported.

Initially established in 1991 to host 90,000 refugees, the Dadaab refugee camp is now home to about 440,000 people of which 167,000 are school age children. Children in the Horn of Africa are facing a triple shock caused by prolonged drought, soaring food prices and conflict in Somalia. The protracted refugee situation calls for a two pronged approach that addresses the onset of the emergency with the arrival of additional refugees together with a long-term developmental approach that addresses the needs of the refugee population and the host community that is similarly affected by the drought. Due to the influx of refugees the enrolment rate has been decreased significantly t0 31% last several years.

However, the severity of drought dose not only affect children in Dadaab refugee camp. An assessment of the drought situation conducted by the Ministry of Education has revealed that the drought is having a severe impact on both the access to and the quality of education. Lack of pasture for livestock, food and water for the communities has led many people to migrate in search of pasture. The most heavily affected are the semi-settled pastoralist communities. Movement of populations has resulted in an increase of enrolment in some schools while other schools suffer from depleting or irregular attendance. The Education system is not flexible enough to deal with these fluctuations in attendance and resources for schools cannot adapt to the influx of students in schools resulting in poor quality teaching in overcrowded schools and lack of water and food in these schools. In summary, the drought has affected the quality of education in the following ways: o Due to the increased number of children, the classrooms are overcrowded. o Water in schools is scarce across the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands o Existing school resources are inadequate to support the new number of children i.e. text books, exercise books and desks. o Increased enrolment in primary schools and ECD centers has put a lot of pressure on the school feeding programme. Food rations have reduced as schools are cooking the recommended rations leading to some children missing out on meals. The school meal is often the only meal for these children and not enough food increases risk of malnutrition. In schools without water they are not able to cook. o Temporary drop outs are being recorded as irregular attendance increases due to pressure on children to contribute to the survival of the families through water fetching, income generating activities and domestic chores to free up the time of their parents. o Boarding school is the most promising way to provide both food security and education to children in drought affected areas especially in ASAL. However, the schools face serious capacity gaps as the already existing facilities are either over stretched, dilapidated or non-existent. o Secondary schools are worst affected by the high food prices and lack of fees payment according to head teachers in the districts visited, schools may not reopen next term if the situation doesn’t improve. o Boy preference is prevalent among the communities in the most of the districts visited putting girl’s education at stake. However, in some districts boys were engaged in child labour activities As a pure lifesaving intervention boarding schools are the only safe haven for the nomadic children whose livelihoods have been swept away by the ravaging drought or who are left behind by their parents who moved with the livestock to far distances. Schools are seen as the only option for feeding their children and parents are even bringing their young two to three year old children to access food in the schools.

As the enrolment of the host community is actually lower than that of Dadaab and there is a potential collaboration for a better result if the education strategy could be linked with the education strategy for host community, the EYP team in Dadaab does not only look at Education in Dadaab but also host community.

Justification

Under these circumstances of emergency in Kenya together with current proposal made by the UNHCR that UNICEF would take the technical lead and coordination role of education in Dadaab, there is an increasing need for scaling up programming as well as monitoring and evaluation of the projects in place in the field. Given the numbers of drought-affected areas covered by Garissa Field Office, the increased number of partnerships, delivery of supplies, and programmes requiring monitoring, additional staff is needed to support the education emergency response related tasks and responsibilities for Dadaab. Especially, there is an urgent need for interventions for host community of Dadaab camp. Further more, the EYP team in Dadaab needs to constantly engage in fund-raising activities including proposal writing, and receiving NatCom and other visits while the data on Education in Dadaab and host community needs to be updated constantly.

Scope of Work Under the overall guidance of the Head of Dadaab field office and Chief of Education and Young People Section, accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Education programme within the Dadaab and host community programme. As lead of the education team in Dadaab, direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral programme.

The key tasks and responsibilities include: • Technical Leadership (40%): o Provide technical leadership and coordination provided for the education intervention in Dadaab and host community.
o Through the process, UNICEF’s global goals and operational models (e.g. child friendly schools) effectively promoted through advocacy and policy dialogue with the UNHCR and local stake holders, as well as with other external partners operating in the Education sector. o Provide inputs and guidance for the Situation/Secgtor Analysis, and its periodic update completed for effective programme planning, development and management. o Sectoral joint work plan with the UNHCR and activities formulated, implemented and monitored, ensuring alignment with UNHCR and country priorities and approaches defined in the programme strategy.

• Managing the sector plan and activities (30%): o Quality of rights-based Education programmes effectively promoted, and coherence, synergy and value added to programme management process through results-based management. Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to the Education programme provided. o Education programme delivery, evaluation and reporting carried out efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. o The activities will be rigorously evaluated through defined monitoring and evaluation framework.

•Coordination and Communication (20%): o Jointly coordinate education partners in Dadaab and host community with the UNHCR. Provide support to bridge the coordination in Dadaab refugee camps and the Kenya education emergency cluster (and MOE).. o Expand and further engage education partners in Dadaab and the host community response – including national/local authorities, and national and international NGOs. Due to the sensitive nature of the relationships between the host community and the refugee populations, the TA will also be asked to work closely with local community leaders as well as colleagues engaged in child protection, both in the humanitarian sector and the local community. o Provide timely reports to the head of the Dadaab field office and Chief of Education.

• Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Advocacy (10%) o Identify advocacy issues affecting refugee education. Sustain advocacy for the right of children and youth to education in Dadaab and host community. Effectively mobilize resources to implement the defined activities by the joint work plan.

AWP areas covered

• IR3: Emergency

Key Deliverables • Minutes of periodical education coordination meetings • Joint annual work plan with the UNHCR and partners • Quality reports that is submitted timely manner • PCAs and SSFAs approved in timely manner. • Fund-raising proposals • Inputs to the strategic papers and sector and sub-sector analyses (if any). • Strengthened relationships with partners and other agencies operating in the areas of education and child protection. • Hand-over note.

Desired background and experience

Advanced University degree in Education or related Social SciencesMinimum of seven years of significant experience in education development and emergency education and minimum three-year experience in management.Knowledge in various education sub-sectors (e.g., ECDE, Primary, Secondary, Out-of-school youth, life skills, vocational education, education finance, EMIS, curriculum, Child-Friendly School practices) and SWAP approach Knowledge of the cluster approach guidelines and terms of reference and knowledge/experience in applying themDemonstrable ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders and to develop consensus and partnerships;Demonstrable technical expertise in education in emergencies and development, early recovery and post crisis transition. An understanding and training in INEE Minimum Standards for education in emergencies would be an added advantage;Capacity to present ideas in a clear, concise and convincing manner while listening to and acknowledging other people’s perspectives;Fluency in English (verbal and writing) and another UN language preferred;Solid analytical, organizational, negotiating, advocacy and planning skills.IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Willingness/ability to be stationed in Dadaab and travel to field locations.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To support the Response Managers in the Horn of Africa Response to Drought (HARD) effected countries in the management and Leadership of the Category III (Cat III), Partnership response.
Provide strategic leadership to the program design, management, implementation and coordination of relief/recovery activities for the World Vision HARD programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership to the Humanitarian & Emergency Affairs (HEA) team to ensure relief program implementation in a coordinated and effective manner in close coordination with the Regional Director and Regional Leader. Lead the strategy and planning process of the Cat III response based on the program strategy. Provide overall strategic management to the Cat III response for HARD and act as a spokesperson for the Partnership and external stakeholders in collaboration with the National Directors (NDs) in Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia Facilitate processes at community level to map community vulnerabilities to humanitarian emergencies, and their capacities to prepare for and respond to these emergencies.
In conjunction with the East Africa Regional Office (EARO) Security officer, ensure that appropriate security measures are in place and undertaken during the response. Manage program and budget planning processes, including staff planning. Advise the Category III executive team on strategic directions of the emergency response

Program Management Lead and guide relief program design processes. This process involves maintaining a credible and high quality relief program, and will include needs assessment, project design and plans, proposal writing, with subsequent regular reporting to donors and (World Vision) WV Support Offices. Provide program oversight, ensuring the program is meeting accountability and international standards, goals and implementation objectives.
Be informed and understand the needs and situation in the field through regular field visits to disaster-prone emergency sites. Participate in, and provide leadership to the relief team in assessments, planning and implementation of emergency preparedness, relief and recovery activities. Ensure that all emergency relief responses have clear exit or transition strategies established well in advance of the completion of those responses, and oversee the implementation of those exits or transitions to longer-term development programming.

Liaison Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of effective working relationships and communication with: WV Somalia, WV Tanzania, WV Ethiopia and WV Kenya Response Managers and sectoral specialists which are stakeholders in relief program systems or activities being implemented, or communities which are the sites of relief programming. Relevant departments and ministries of the Governments of the affected countries, ensuring that WV Somalia's, WV Kenya’s, WV Ethiopia's, WV Tanzania's relief programs are in alignment with government relief and recovery plans, and where appropriate, relief programming is contributing to the formulation and implementation of those plans. Liaise with UN agencies (e.g., UNICEF, WFP, OCHA, FAO, UNDP) and in Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia based international donors and other key humanitarian agencies.

Represent World Vision at international and national coordination meetings. Participate and provide contributions to joint agency assessments, task-force teams and workshops as required and in collaboration with the NDs.

WV’s Support Offices and Partnership structure. Ensure regular flow of communication between field sites, program office, support offices and the greater World Vision Partnership. Government counterparts, partner agencies and communities. Build effective working relationship with partners who represent the community beneficiaries with whom World Vision is working. Negotiate, make agreements and understandings, and establish standards and working agreements. Take precautions to prevent the raising of expectations that cannot be filled. Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED: Postgraduate qualification in humanitarian affairs or international relations social sciences or a related field. Technical qualifications in public health, food security or commodities management is an advantage. Experience in management and knowledge of accounting methods and procedures. Clear understanding of the functioning of major UN agencies, international donors and governmental agencies in their respective programs, approaches and standards.
Ability to relate and represent WV to these major program partners, in a professional manner. Experience in relief and development work using an approach of facilitation and empowering local communities.
At least 5 years field experience in a developing country programming context, preferably in humanitarian relief and experience working in conflict/war zones with international consortiums

PREFERRED: Postgraduate qualification in humanitarian affairs or international relations

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PROGRAM/ DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

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

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

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manage and oversee the implementation of an OFDA funded Emergency Response program targeting vulnerable populations in Wajir district, including management of the grant and supervision of project activities.Ensure all MC administration, logistical, human resources and financial procedures are followed in relation to implementation of humanitarian grants.Lead the design and implementation of new emergency programs based on needs analysis, assessments and sectoral informationProactively keep abreast of humanitarian issues and priorities in Kenya and ensure Mercy Corps is well positioned and prepared to respondMaintain awareness of important global humanitarian issues and paradigms and disseminate this information to Mercy Corps Kenya Senior LeadershipParticipate in Mercy Corps Kenya’s strategic planning processes and ensure key humanitarian issues are prioritizedTrain key Mercy Corps Kenya staff in humanitarian principles and best practices and proactively identify staff for relevant humanitarian trainingsIntegrate conflict prevention and peace building programming techniques in emergency and humanitarian response programsIntegrate gender sensitive and protection programming activities in emergency and humanitarian response programsConduct regular site visits to ensure proper delivery of services.Represent Mercy Corps at key humanitarian meetings, attend coordination meetings and maintain regular contact and networking with relevant NGO, government of Kenya, UN, multilateral and bilateral donors.Write monthly reports on program progress, obstacles and recommendations and produce regular updates and success stories for dissemination to donors.Write donor reports as requested and required in the grant agreementsAssist with security monitoring to ensure MC staff, assets and partners are able to work securely.Promote and adhere to the principles and objectives of Mercy Corps.Conduct yourself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.Other duties as assigned.

Organizational Learning 

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

Accountability to Beneficiaries

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Wajir based staff

ACCOUNTABILITY:

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

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

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

MA/S or equivalent in international development or related field preferred.Minimum of seven years experience in international development.Comprehensive understanding of USAID protocols and emergency donor ways of working and funding mechanisms required.Previous experience in writing humanitarian response proposals and rapidly designing emergency response programs Demonstrated success in programs related to emergency response requiredThorough understanding of the context and current environment in Ethiopia essentialProven managerial skills requiredDemonstrated ability to function as a social entrepreneur and proven success with building, managing and leading a team of professionals and the ability to function as a team player among peers. Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, prioritization skills are necessary. History of working effectively and respectfully with host country government, private sector, INGO and NGO partners in complex environments.Prior work experience in Africa strongly preferred; an ability to work comfortably, effectively and creatively within the cultural environment of Ethiopia and areas of poor security required.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

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

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

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

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

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To develop a “Partnering Strategy” for WVS to guide how the program will identify local and international partners to implement emergency and rehabilitative projects on behalf of the program using WV Partnership and external resources. The Grants Unit Program Officer will develop and implement procedures to identify partner agencies throughout Somalia. The position will develop procedures to vet potential partner agencies in terms of programming capacity, implementation capacity, monitoring and evaluation capacity and financial management capacity. Moreover the position will develop standard reporting tools to track project performance and ensure accountable financial reporting. The GU Program Officer will develop and implement training tools to ensure that partner agencies’ adhere to standard programming and financial reporting mechanisms. The position will develop a standard Memorandum of Understanding for potential partner agencies. The position will engage an external monitoring group and develop standardized monitoring and evaluation tools to track partners’ performance. GU Program Officer will actively seek reputable implementing partner agencies throughout Somalia to undertake programming of WVS’s behalf to assist drought stricken communities in areas inaccessible to the program. The position will collate, analyze and report progress of implementing partners to WV Partnership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop Tool and Procedures To develop standard vetting tools to assess potential partner agencies: programming capacity, implementation capacity, monitoring and evaluation capacity and financial management capacity. To develop standard programming and financial reporting formats. To develop standard MoU agreement and vet it for legal implications. Research partnering best-practice from UNOCHA (CHF), UNICEF, CARE, and WFP. To identify external consultants to monitor and evaluate implementing partners on behalf of WVS.

Development of Partnership Strategy Research partnering best-practice from UNOCHA (CHF), UNICEF, CARE, WV, OXFAM and CARE in Somalia and in other context. Review Global Fund partnering agreements, evaluations and Lesson-Learnt documents. In close coordination with Finance, Supply Chain, and Administration, draft a Partnership Strategy Specific to the needs of the Somalia context.

Identify Partner Agencies Attend Cluster Coordination meetings to identify potential implementing partners. Conduct Key Informant Interviews with agencies implementing partners experience and government officials to identify reliable partners Hold meetings with potential partners to vet their capacity to undertake projects on WVS behalf. Where possible, travel to field locations to access local partners capacity and monitor existing projects.

Establish Monitoring Mechanisms and Report In close collaboration with Ministry Quality, develop monitoring mechanisms to track performance of implementing partners Identify and contract external consultant to undertake ground-level monitoring and evaluation of local partners in areas where WVS does not have access Report to WV Partnership the progress of on-going projects on a quarterly basis

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILIBIES:

REQUIRED: Qualifications: 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: Degree in Social Sciences Technical Training qualifications required project management Experience: three years of experience in Humanitarian industry Proposal writing skills, international relations

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

In collaboration with Area Managers, Project Managers and fellow PDU staff, undertake design and support in implementation and monitoring of projects to meet the sector goals as outlined in the Area Rehabilitation Program design and Regional Disaster Preparedness plans. Actively seek out strategic alliances with donors, NGOs, UN, governments, Support Offices, bilateral and multilateral agencies for purposes of coordination, marketing and fundraising.Undertake assessments, drafts reports and design projects which respond to emergency needs. In collaboration with Project Managers and Finance team, ensure accurate, accountable reporting of donor resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Design, Reporting, Assessment and Evaluation Working with Program Officer ensuring proposals/concept papers are developed in collaboration with Project Managers, Area Managers, Ministry Quality Officers, Technical Advisors and fellow Program Officers which seek to satisfy the needs as identified in the Area Rehabilitation Program designs and Regional Disaster Preparedness plans and emergency situations as need arises. In Collaboration with Project Managers and Technical Advisors, ensure that both narrative and financial reports are submitted in a timely fashion and are of the highest quality and standards Develop strategic partnerships with donors, UN, NGOs, governments and Support Offices for marketing, fundraising and coordination purposes WVS is represented in coordination, donor and WV Programs related forums, and that notes are taken when needed and shared with Project Managers, Regional Staff and Program Officers in a timely fashion In collaboration with Technical Advisors and Project Managers ensure, UN/NGO partners, bilateral, multilaterals and Support Offices are kept abreast of WVS current and future programming. Innovative programming shared with new donors to broaden donor base for both emergency and rehabilitative programming Provide timely information and analysis of WVS on-going and future programming as required Grant tracking tool maintained and update Programmatic data concerning on-going and future programming provided to internal and external stakeholder as need arises Context information and analysis provided as need arises. Staff and Community Build capacity of field staff in design monitoring and evaluation in line with LEAP framework Build capacity of Somali staff and Local Communities in DRR methodologies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in relevant field ( international development/ International relations) Experience of working and living abroad Technical Training qualifications required: Professional technical skill desired: Humanitarian standards (SPHERE), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. DEC, g2g training, GoG Training, EuropeAid training, Security training Experience: 1-3 years of experience in the field of development issues, humanitarian emergency affairs, preferably with experience in developing countries Good English languages skills, Somali is an asset

PREFERRED: In sympathy with Christian values

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We are seeking experienced professionals in the following areas:

WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) Technicians, Officers and Promoters

Nutrition - Nutrition Coordinators and Managers

Monitoring & Evaluation - Monitoring & Evaluation Officers & Coordinators

Logistics - Emergency Logisticians & Coordinators

Child Protection – Child Protection Officers and coordinators

Best Interest determination – Officers and Coordinators

Please note:

All positions will be offered on contract basis depending on the length of the programme.

Relevant degree in the particular thematic area and development/humanitarian experience in the Field preferably in the North Eastern Province.

Qualified candidates who can take up the positions immediately are preferred.

Shortlisting will done as CVs are received.

We will offer competitive pay and benefits for the selected candidates that reflect our competitiveness in the job market.

Please send your CV and cover letter for consideration to: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke not later than 17th August, 2011. Quote the job title on the subject line.

“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading international aid agencies, is currently looking for a Programme Support Officer for the East Africa Appeal. This post will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. You will play a central role as part of the Humanitarian Department in a crucial moment, as CAFOD is increasing the support for the food crisis in East Africa.

You will provide administrative and financial support to CAFOD’s Emergency Response Programme in the Horn and East Africa and keep an accurate overview of programme budgets, plans and reporting requirements. You will also be responsible for providing efficient and accurate financial guidance and support to programme staff. This will include analysing financial information from partners and preparation of financial reports.

You will be educated to at least degree level or equivalent, preferably in finance or administration and be able to create budgets, monitor and review expenditure. We expect you to have good numeracy and IT skills and be able to have a full understanding of CAFODs programme cycle management and finance systems and grant making. The successful candidate should also be able to demonstrate management skills, including being able to manage, coach and mentor staff in sound financial management skills and task manage others in the office.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

To read more and to apply please visit cafod.org.uk/jobs by 18 August 2011.

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CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading international aid agencies, is currently looking for an Emergency Programme Manager and a Senior Emergency Response Officer for the East Africa Appeal.

Both these posts will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with significant travel within the region.

You will play a central role as part of the Humanitarian Department in a crucial moment, as CAFOD is increasing the support for the food crisis in Horn and East Africa.

Your main task will be to lead and manage our Emergency and Humanitarian programmes.

You will ensure the overall coordination and effective implementation of the proposed intervention of CAFOD funded activities undertaken by the implementing partners in line with the principles, policies and accountability requirements of CAFOD.

You will also have financial responsibility as well as team management skills while representing CAFOD with local partners.

You should be able to manage complex multi-sector programmes in a varied development/humanitarian context and demonstrate significant knowledge in developing and monitoring programme frameworks at a strategic level.

Due to the nature of the role, we expect you to have an analytical approach, being able to diagnose problems with depth and insight while concurrently displaying sound judgement and decision making.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

To read more and to apply please visit cafod.org.uk/jobs by the closing date.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer.

Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

CAFOD is the official development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation.

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IOM International Organization for Migration

Vacancy Notice: IOM/077/11

Functional Title: Field Nurse - Emergency Response to Diarrhoeal Disease

Outbreaks Grade: 64/01 — (UN Salary Scale for GS staff)

Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya

Duration of Assignment: 3 months with possibility of extension

General functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Migration Health Physician, and the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator, the incumbent shall be responsible for managing events, monitoring and reporting progress of daily activities of the strengthening preparedness and emergency response to diarrhoeal disease outbreak in drought affected areas of Dadaab.

Essential Functions:

Assist in conducting rapid needs assessments for strengthening preparedness and response in diarrhoeal disease outbreak affected areas;Travel around all areas of operations to support and implement diarrhoeal disease outbreak prevention efforts including community mobilization, health education distribution of medical stock and any other proposed activities;Assist in coordinating with Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MPHS) and with other agencies/organizations at district level and ensure that water-sanitation needs are being met;Assist by ensuring that relevant WHO/ MPHS policies, protocols and guidelines are being adhered to in relation to any diarrhoeal disease outbreak support interventions in target areas;Assist in the set up and maintaining the equipment used on the mobile unit;In coordination with data processing staff, assist and support preparation of relevant statistics and reports for the project;Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.Registered nurse (Diploma in nursing) or clinical officer (diploma in clinical medicine)at least 2 years work experience in clinical nursing;Practical experience in working in emergency response programmes providing clinical health support;Mature individual able to work independently, effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;Proven experience in community mobilization;IOM functional competencies reciuired: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner, strong team player and cross cultural facilitator;Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook;Excellent command of spoken and written English and Swahili.Previous IOM working experience will be an advantageHow to apply:

Submit well written cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Human Resources Department,
P.O. Box 55040 —00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 01st August 2011

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Cordaid Cordaid combines more than 90 years’ experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. We are one of the biggest international development organisations with a network of almost a thousand partner organisations in 36 countries in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.
In Kenya, Marsabit, Cordaid is looking for a Drought Emergency Response Project Manager.

Country: Kenya
Duty station: Marsabit
Vacancy number: 10/11

Introduction
Cordaid supports Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction in pastoralist areas in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. For the current and unfolding drought situation, Cordaid and partners will implement drought emergency response activities with funding from ECHO. Cordaid will appoint a project management team to supervise and monitor the response activities, implemented by 5 of its partner organizations.

Responsibilities
• Overall management and supervision of the Drought Emergency Response Project.
• Monitoring of the implementation and progress of the Drought Emergency Response activities, implemented by 5 partner organizations.
• Supervision of the Cordaid Drought Emergency Response team, including project management, human resources management, financial& administrative management.
• Reporting on progress of the project to Cordaid and ECHO.
• Networking and linking with external stakeholders and actors to support coordination of the humanitarian aid related to the drought situation.

Qualifications
- Masters degree in development studies, social sciences, natural resource management, or other subject related to international development cooperation, food security and humanitarian aid.
- Knowledge, skills and experience in:
• Management and supervision of humanitarian aid activities in a context similar to Kenya and its arid lands.
• Supervision of partner organisations in implementing humanitarian aid activities.
• Knowledge of and experience with logical framework methodology and result indicators.
• Regulations and reporting requirements of ECHO.
• Drought Cycle Management and Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English language.

Specifics of station:
Marsabit, Kenya with frequent travel to project sites in Marsabit, Samburu, Moyale, Mandera and Isiolo.
This is a non-accompanied posting.

Contract information:
The contract period is for 7 months starting middle of May 2011. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and a benefit package which includes R&R, a comprehensive insurance cover, social security and pension contribution and a holiday allowance.

Further information & how to apply:
For additional information, please contact Mrs Jos?e van der Beek, HR Officer. Phone: +31 70 3136300.

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, should be forwarded before 15 April 2011 under reference of the vacancy number. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this position, that applications will be reviewed on a regular basis in the meantime and that given the necessity to fill this position as soon as possible, we may offer this post before the closing date. An assessment will be part of the procedure.

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