SNV Netherlands Development Organisation Jobs and Careers

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation
(connecting people’s capacities)

Senior Advisor Education
SNV Sudan

Duty Station: Juba. Southern Sudan

SNV has been working in Southern Sudan since 2005.

The emphasis of our work is poverty alleviation and economic development through improved access to basic services and markets, and improved production, income and employment.

To achieve this we provide advisory, knowledge-brokenng and training services to local, state and national government departments, local and community organizations and the private sector, in the education, water, hygiene and sanitation, non-timber forest products and livestock sectors. We work to improve local organisational capacity and to strengthen public sector responsiveness to civil society.

SNV Sudan has a team of advisors based in Kapoeta, Eastern Equatoria State; during 2009 advisory work will also take place in Upper Nile State and Juba, Central Equatoria. Some 80 percent of the population of Southern Sudan are livestock herders and agro-pastoralists.

The rural economy is dominated by the pastoral livestock production system. SNV aims to improve the actual access to and ownership of educational systems for the local population

In collaboration with ICCO SNV is making efforts to improve the education service delivery structure in Upper Nile State; improve the relations between County administration; county education offices and the local communities, and their representatives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation of SNV South Sudan's Education Strategies
  
• Contribute to the elaboration of the SNV South Sudan's Pastoralist strategy
  
• Contribute to the elaboration of strategy and implementation of integration of interventions relating Governance for Empowerment (and Domestic Accountability) in the Basic Services Impact Areas
• Analyze context of work and identify key state holders and actors to engage in joint collaboration to resolve selected issues aimed at improving service delivery and information flow and participation of communities in the education sector (management)
  
• Work with stakeholders to contribute to addressing, specifically education issues in pastoralist communities and the development of agreed objectives for effective impact
  
• Support the MOEST in the design of the pastoralist education and contribute to the curriculum development geared toward pastoralist communities
  
• Improve the functioning of the State Ministry of Education through assessing and addressing the capacity gaps
• Improve the effective communication between SMOEST and the County Education Director
• Provide advice and support to State ministries, local authorities, local NGOs and (elected) community representatives, in order to improve the suitability of the education service delivery for the targeted community, as well as their internal strategy development, monitoring - evaluation and information mechanisms.
• Facilitate contacts between local organizations, private service providers and the ministry of education for improved service delivery
• Contribute to the development and sharing of knowledge on educational service delivery to pastoralist communities.
• Contribute to SNVs development and strategic positioning in South Sudan
  
• Pro-actively develop modalities to increase opportunities for improved gender equity in education and decision making.
• Document results, including the process followed and the support supplied by SNV and present case (study) and research findings at relevant forums.
  

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor and Master's degree or post graduate qualification in Education, Public Administration, or Development studies or similar.

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years working experience in government, International NGOs, action research or private sector, working in the public sector. Experience of working in a post conflict environment is desirable.

Knowledge: Applicant should be experienced in advisory practices, in application of models/ tools related to community development processes notably participatory planning and budgeting, understanding of gender equity and social inclusion, experience of working with international and national organizations and institutional development, understanding of knowledge management.

Skills: Academic level of working and thinking; result- oriented and creative; good communication and presentation skills, good documentation skills, good facilitation techniques, team player with networking abilities and interpersonal skills.

Language: excellent English; some Arabic or relevant local language would be an added advantage.

Description of Duty Station

Juba is a non-family station. It is a fast developing, but still small capital city, where planning is very rudimentary. The climate is by turns hot, dusty and dry, and hot, wet and humid. You'll need good adaptation skills. Living and working in Juba is both a challenging and very rewarding experience. Southern Sudan is building its future almost from scratch, and this is an exciting time to be part of the shaping of a new country. Significant in-country travel will be required to support SNVs work in other physical locations, and as part of capacity building at State and National level.

Medical service: there is an improving hospital, and a UN clinic which SNV is a member of; specialized services available in Nairobi or Kampala.

Security: Generally Juba is safe, though crime is rising.

Accessibility: international airport. 7 hours by road to the SNV portfolio area in Eastern Equatoria, plane to Malakal, Upper Nile.

Vacancy Announcement: Senior Advisor, Education - 3956
SNV Kenya (duty station Nairobi)

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is working in over 33 developing countries across the world In these countries, we are dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own development.

The emphasis of our work is on poverty alleviation through

(1) increasing production, income and employment and

(2) increasing access to basic services in the sectors of water, sanitation & hygiene, education, health and renewable energy.

We aim at achieving considerable impact in both 'impact areas'.

We do this through providing advisory services, facilitating knowledge development, brokering and networking, strengthening local capacity builders, supporting the establishment of local capacity development funds and carrying out advocacy at national and international levels.
SNV Kenya focuses most of its capacity building support to the Arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya.

Specifically, SNV currently operates in three portfolio offices namely: South Rift, Located in Nairobi but serving the districts of Kajiado, Narok and Transmara; North Rift located in Eldoret, serving the Districts of Keiyo, Marakwet, Pokot, Koibatek, Nandi, Baringo, Turkana, West Pokot, Uasin Gishu, Mount Elgon and Transmara; North Kenya located in Nanyuki, serving the districts of Samburu, Laikipia, Isiolo, Marsabit and Moyale.

Kenya's home-grown National education sector strategies (Sessional paper no. 1 of 2005, KESSP framework 2005-2010, MDG 2/3, EFAgoals) inform our strategic choices and targets.

SNV-Kenya is working mainly at sub-national level in strengthening the capacity of decentralized education service providers in the delivery of quality and all inclusive educations services.

SNV Kenya seeks to supply capacity development services to local organizations for poverty alleviation in Kenya within the framework of the MDGs and the National Development Strategies.

In its work in the education sector, SNV will lay emphasis on effective, efficient and increased access to and delivery of quality basic education services for girls and boys from ECD, primary and secondary school levels.

To address gender disparity, girl child education will be given prominence.

Main Responsibilities:

A: Strategic positioning/Resources mobilization

• Ensures up to date contextual and sector analysis within education, clearly identifying and interpreting emerging opportunities, barriers and threats to the SNV strategy and services.
  
• Advises on refinement of SNV Kenya Education strategy, validating the strategic choices and basic assumptions in view of the emergent opportunities and threats and keep an up to date positioning rationale! including GfE)
• Assumes a leading role in the country education teams in ensuring understanding and intemalisation of strategic directions and developments within the sector, and ensure quality of SNV services in the education sector to enhance the professional identity of SNV
• Supports SNVs management in mobilization of resources for its advisory support to clients as well as brokering funds for clients with third party financing agencies

B: Engagement and strategic scoping

• Plays a leading role in identifying strategic actors/clients; assessing the impact potential of these actors in line with the results chain of the education sector and prepares proposals for engagements.
• Initiates multi actor assignments at national and sub national level
• Initiates and maintains relationships with key sector actors, sector coordination mechanisms, and other strategic National Partners

C. Advisory services

• Lead advisor for large education constellations and LCBs at National level, assuming the role of account manager
• Support the other advisors on sub national client assignments, ensuring coherence and delivery of quality SNV services.
• Initiates the development and consolidation of the SNV education sector products, mainstreaming GfE, providing the link with SNV delivery channels(AS, LCBs, KDB & N) and contribute to further development and localisation of LCDF mechanisms.
• Provides capacity building services in order to create an enabling environment for the strengthening of education actors at the Micro and Meso level and works towards bridging the macro- micro divide.
• Takes responsibility for monitoring processes and quality of work delivered by all involved parties, including LCBs.
• Facilitates evaluation and impact assessment of the programme interventions both at Client/Partner and beneficiary level and proposes corrective measures based on the evaluations

D. Learning /teamwork

• Leads collective learning and feedback amongst the sector team, client groups (Micro-Meso-Macro level interaction) and ensures cross sectoral interaction.
• Provides leadership in developing and consolidation of SNV Kenya knowledge base in education at organisational and through coaching at individual levels.
• Provide on-the-job technical support and coaching of advisors and Local Capacity Builders, for effective delivery of quality

E. Knowledge management/development

• Introduce/share international best practices on education with clients, partners and team.
• Play an active role in the regional education network
• Document results and best practices in form of case studies, advisory practice experiences, training materials together with the clients and the learn, and present study and research findings at relevant forums and networks
• Provide coaching support to other advisors for documentation of best practices and lessons learnt.

Knowledge and experience:

Requirements:

• Academic level of Masters Degree in education related studies or any other international education related qualifications.
• Minimum of 10 years of (international work experience, five of which must have been in the education sector, preferably at a senior position
• Proven knowledge and experiences in basic service delivery sound understanding of SWAPs (sector wide approaches) and other relevant education services concepts and approaches.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the sector, including understanding of the international/national protocols governing education services, the relevant forums and networks.
• Knowledge of good governance practices, and approaches dealing with gender-sensitive, social inclusion and empowerment principles
• Proven record of resource mobilisation and network building
• Knowledge of international strategies for poverty alleviation and rural development

Contract Period: 3 years with possible extension

Description of duty station

• Name: South Rift Portfolio, Nairobi-Kenya
• Medical and educational facilities: good medical facilities
• Schooling: Very Good, there are several International Schools in Nairobi, including a Dutch school
  
• Security situation: Peace is prevailing throughout the country
• Accessibility: Good telephone services, fax and email and internet facilities. Daily flights with KLM and several connection flights

Application information

Desired appointment date: ASAP

Salary Scale 11

Closing date for all applications: June 12,2009

Kindly indicate on the application the position that you apply for and the respective duty station.

Candidates should apply in writing and include an updated Curriculum Vita with a reliable
telephone number and e-mail address and names and contacts of a minimum of 2 referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

Human Resources,
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation,
P.O. Box 30776 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be sent via email to kenya @ snvworld.org

SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development.

Our Advisors contribute to this by strengthening the capacity of local organisations

For more information visit the website: www.snvworld.org

Nutrition Specialist Job Vacancy: UNICEF Tanzania

Fixed Term Appointment No.4

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Tanzania is seeking a highly qualified, motivated and experienced Nutrition Specialist.

The successful candidate will work within the Young Child Survival & Development (YCSD) programme and will be responsible for the development, planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition and Early Child development component of the programme.

Responsibilities

1. Provide evidence-based technical leadership in policy and strategy development in nutrition and early child development; in harmonising partners' support to government; and ensuring effective participation to deliver results for children in the context of the Joint Assistance Strategy for Tanzania (JAST), the UN reform (Delivering as One) and the new aid modalities.
2. Participate with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of innovative approaches for improving programme delivery with an emphasis on partnership, national capacity development for nutrition planning and implementation and communication for behavioural and social change.
3. Participate in the formulation and development of programme goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Participate in the development of the nutrition annual work plan and ensure effective management of UNICEF's resources.
4. Support a rapid scale up in high impact nutrition interventions in the 7 UNICEF learning districts and Zanzibar, and use the experience in leveraging resources for country-wide scale up.
5. In coordination and collaboration with government and other partners, provide technical lead in analytical work in the nutrition sector including the preparation of the maternal and child nutrition situation analysis and its periodic update; review and evaluation of technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of Nutrition and Child Development interventions; and conduct operational research and innovations with analysis and documentation of experiences and lessons for wider application.
6. Participate in the preparation of nutrition and early child development related reports for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
7. Participate in establishing effective communication, monitoring, information and reporting systems.

Education: Advanced university degree in Human Nutrition. Additional specialisation in public health would be an asset.

Work Experience: Eight (8) years progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation in Nutrition.

Language: Excellent English and Swahili required.

Interested candidates should apply in writing/online with a copy of their C.V.: Human Resources Unit, UNICEF Dar es Salaam, Bibi Titi Mohammed Street, P.O. Box 4076, Dar es Salaam, with the Vacancy Notice number 2009/016 clearly marked on the envelope or online to hr.tanzania @ unicef.org

Closing date for applications: 15th June 2009

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. (Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Terms of References for the Consultancy Services for Rwanda Development Board Institutional Audit

REF: 242/S/EOI/09/RDB/GS/GOV

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Request for Expressions of Interest

Terms of References for the Consultancy Services for Rwanda Development Board Institutional Audit

1. Background to RDB

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) was established by the organic Law 53/2009 with the mission to fast-track development activities within Rwanda, promote local and foreign direct investment, carry out privatization programs, promote entrepreneurship and private enterprise, implement policies and strategies in support of tourism, conservation and ICT infrastructure and to increase the capacity of staffs in the public, private and social sectors.

RDB was formed from a merger of seven agencies, each of which carried out different mandates related to Rwanda's development.

Those agencies included Rwanda Investment and Export Promotion Agency (RIEPA), Rwanda Commercial Registration of Services Agency (RCRSA), Privatization Secretariat, Centre d'Appui aux Petites et Moyennes Enterprise au Rwanda (CAPMER), Rwanda Information Technology Agency (RITA), Office Rwandias du Tourisme et des Pares Nationaux (ORTPN), Human Resources and Institutional Capacity Development Agency (HIDA) and a division of the Rwanda Environmental Management Agency responsible for environmental impact assessments (EIA).

Each of these institutions came with pre-existing missions, visions, human resources, policies, procedures and strategic priorities. Currently, the RDB is in the midst of a yearlong transition period, during which the board and management must reconcile these disparate institutions and develop a uniform approach for achieving its mandate.

In line with this assignment, the RDB Board of Directors invites consultants to express their interest in providing consultancy services:

2. The Objectives of RDB Institutional Audit

While the organic law is clear on the mandate of the RDB, the Board recognises the need to align all stakeholders around a clear strategic direction and to make organisational changes to enable the institution to deliver on that direction.

The purpose of the Institutional Audit is not simply to redraw the organization chart, but to come up with practical understanding and an analysis of practical changes that will enable the organization to deliver on its mandate.

3. The Scope of Work and Approach

The consultant or consultancy will carry out:

• Desk review of the context for the creation of the RDB including the relevant laws that influence the delivery of the RDB's mandate;
• Desk review of international best practices of similar organizations and agencies: organizational mandate, strategy, structure, management and staffing;
• Interviews with key stakeholders in Rwanda's Development. The interviews should seek to understand the early transitional experiences of the RDB as well as where Rwanda's development vision is headed and how the RDB should facilitate delivery of this vision.

4. Outputs/Deliverables and Reports:

The expected outcome of the audit is a better alignment of RDB's component parts.

Achieving this will require multiple outputs including:

• Consolidated RDB mission and vision;
• Outline of an organisational structure that enables RDB to meet these objectives;
• Detailed personal profiles, skills requirements and salary recommendations for senior management and key junior staff;
• Detailed implementation roadmap laying out necessary organisational changes, structural adjustments and hiring milestones.

5. Reporting Requirements

During the course of the assignment, the consultant or consultancy will report to the Board of Directors of RDB.

The Board will appoint a liaison person for this project who will be identified in the contract letter from the Board.

The consultant or consultancy will work on a day-to-day basis with this appointed liaison.

The consultant will deliver the following reports:

• An Inception Report within one week of signing the contract detailing the proposed work schedule and general approach and methodology for undertaking the assignment as well as a proposed structure of the final report;
• A draft report that details findings and recommendations;
• A final report that incorporates any changes recommended to the draft report.

6. Reference Materials to be Made Available to the Consulting Firm

The following reference materials will be made available to the consultant or consultancy upon selection:

• The law establishing RDB;
• The subsequent law creating the position of Principle Deputy CEO in the RDB;
• The current mission and vision of RDB;
• The position paper and supporting materials presented to the Rwandan Cabinet for adoption of the RDB;
• A regional public/private sector salary survey commissioned by RDB management in Q2 2009;
• Any requested budget and operational documentation from the RDB's first six months of operation.

7. Profile of the Individual Consultant

The consultant or consultancy should have significant experience of post-merger integration, human resource management and organisation design - ideally with large public agencies -either as an advisor or as an executive.

They are expected to be an expert in establishing or managing institutions working at the intersection of the public and private sectors.

They should have had practical experience of either running such an organisation or as a long-term advisor to the leadership of such an organisation and be able to point to specific changes that they have driven through.

The consultant or consultancy should have experience of working with or for domestic and international investors in an emerging market setting, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa.

The consultant or consultancy should have a strong background, preferably with a masters degree in a field related to business or public administration or demonstrable equivalent experience.

The consultant or consultancy should be able to demonstrate the capability to consult with sector experts in tourism and ICT as needed in assessing particular needs of RDB's tourism and ICT product development operations.

They should have strong written communication skills in English.

Prior experience and understanding of Rwanda is an advantage.

8. Duration

• Up to 5 weeks from the commencement of the assignment.

9. Submission and Selection Procedures

Expressions of interest must provide the following information:

• Qualifications and experience of applicants (CVs, description of similar assignments, etc);
• Proposed methodology to undertake the assignment;
• The note showing understanding of the scope of work.

Expressions of Interest should be delivered by 10:00 AM local time (08:00 AM GMT) on the 9th of June, 2009. Interest can be registered by either email, post or hand delivery to the following addresses:

Email:

rdbprocu @ rita.rw ,
cc: cmahirwe @ rwandainvest.com

Post

The Director General, Corporate Services-RDB
Attn: Procurement Office
Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
3rd Floor, RDB Building
B.P. 6939, Kigali, Rwanda

Hand Delivery

Rwanda Development Board
c/o Director General, Corporate Services
RDB Building, 3rd Floor
Corner NYARUTARAMA Road & AIRPORT road
Kigali, Rwanda

Done at Kigali, on 25th May, 2009

James Kamanzi
Director General,
General Services/ RDB

Clerk of Works Job Vacancy: United Nations Office at Nairobi

Title: Construction Clerk of Works

Organization: United Nations Office at Nairobi

Section: Facilities Management & Transportation Section

Duration: 12 to 18 Months

Type of Contract: Consultant

Deadline for Applications: 10 June 2009

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) seeks to hire a Construction Clerk of Works with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Higher Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering from a reputable Institution and excellent computer skills are required.

Main responsibilities include:

• Assisting the project manager in reviewing the contractor's plans and specifications; inspecting building materials for quality;
• Inspecting the construction site and its surroundings for compliance with guidelines on environmental management;
• Monitoring the inspection of the workmanship and practices of the contractor and crews in the construction;
• Monitoring construction work schedules and safety at the site.

For details of the job functions and how to apply, please visit the following website: http://www.unon.org under "Employment" ===> "UNON" ===> "Open Vacancies" ===>"Construction Clerk of Works"

Please send your application by e-mail to: Recruitment @ unon.org

Regional Manager Uwezo Promoting Learning in East Africa

Uwezo is an innovative, citizen-centered initiative to promote learning in East Africa.

The initiative is based on a successful approach in India (see www.asercentre.org).

The approach assesses the actual competencies of school age children.

Uwezo seeks a highly motivated, creative and organized individual to coordinate the effort and ensure its overall success.

The post is hosted within Hivos/Twaweza and based in Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive package and work in a challenging learning environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and management.
• Manage planning, budgets, implementation and reporting;
  
• Support and oversee national efforts.
• Develop and manage communications strategy for Uwezo.
• Represent Uwezo at regional and international levels, including with the media and governments.

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced (masters) degree in a relevant field.
• Good knowledge of education issues in East African and dynamics of social change.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience.
• Experience in planning, monitoring, accounting and budgeting, and fundraising.
• Well organized and able to deliver quality results on time.
• Excellent writing and communication skills (in both English and Kiswahili).

Qualified applicants should apply electronically to jobs @ tmf.or.tz with 'Uwezo RM' in the subject line and include ALL of the following:

a) cover letter stating motivation and salary expectations,

b) resume/CV with full contact details,

c) two samples of articles or reports the candidate has written in the past 5 years, and

d) names of 2-3 professional references.

Women, young people and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 26th June 2009

Education Specialist Job Vacancy: United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)

Invites applications from Sudanese Nationals for the senior level position of Education Specialist, (NO-C), Malakal. (Fixed Term)

If you are: Sudanese National who is passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

Purpose of the Post

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Field Office, Malakal, and overall Technical guidance from the Chief of Education, Juba, the incumbent will be responsible for coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education Programme including Go To School initiative in the Field Office, Malakal.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required

• Advanced university degree in any of the following: Education, Social Sciences, International Relations, and/or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
• Five years progressively responsible professional work experience in development work, programme management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Fluency in English and another UN language as required. Knowledge of a South Sudanese language is an asset.

Other Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of the latest developments in Education, more specifically in developing quality, best practices, Gender in Education Policies and Programmes; Second chance, non-formal or flexible modalities of Basic Education; promotion of peace methodologies; and creation of child friendly environments.
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
• Training ability and a good facilitator.
• Computer skills, Word processing and spread sheets, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Remuneration:

• An attractive package will be applicable at the applicable UN salary scale.

Submission of Applications:

Applications from qualified Sudanese nationals, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (which can be downloaded from our website at www.unicef.org/employ) should be sent to the address below by on or before Friday 05 June 2009. UN/UNICEF staff members are requested to enclose their 2 most recent Performance Evaluation Reports with their applications.

Send application to:

Human Resources Officer
UNICEF Southern Sudan Office, Juba
Or Preferably:
Email: jubavacancies @ unicef.org.

Vacancy # UNICEF 2009/05/02 - Education Specialist, NO-C, Malakal
UNICEF, Southern Sudan
Juba

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Acknowledgment will be sent to short-listed candidates only.

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

Rabai Power Operation & Maintenance Job Vacancies

Rabai Power Operation & Maintenance Ltd. is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the new 90MW diesel power plant which will provide stable electricity source to more than 400,000 homes and businesses.

We are now in the process of hiring key staff and are currently looking for:

Senior Electrical Engineer ( One Post) &
Senior Mechanical Engineer (One Post)

Both positions will be reporting to the Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for the overall maintenance scope of the plant within their respective fields of responsibility.

Specific tasks: Senior Electric Engineer

• You are responsible for the maintenance of the power plant’s electrical, instrumentation and control equipment in accordance with the instructions given by the Maintenance Manager
• You must ensure that maintenance is performed and that the computerized maintenance system and spare parts administration is constantly updated
• You must ensure the correct function of all electrical, instrumentation and control equipment in accordance with the instructions issued for maintenance procedures
• You must ensure that maintenance is coordinated with the operational and mechanical functions of the power plant
• You are responsible for subordinates being aware of and conducting their work in accordance with the administrative regulations of the power plant

Qualifications: Senior Electrical Engineer

• You are a qualified BSc/MSc electrical engineer, with a min of 10 years on-hand experience from a power plant or similar facility
• You have experience with maintenance & surveillance of electrical and control systems preferably from the shipping-/off-shore industry or possibly as operations manager of a service – or production company
• You have experience with diesel engines and generators, preferably gained from international activities
• You have experience with LV and HV systems up to 132kV
• You are an experienced user of MS-Office or similar computer programs
• You have experience with computerized maintenance systems
• You are fluent in English (written and verbal) and you have good reporting and communicating skills.
• You have a flexible attitude towards changing working hours especially in connection with major overhauls and unscheduled maintenance

Specific tasks: Senior Mechanical Engineer

• You must ensure that all work assignments are carried out in a safe and professional manner according to the instructions from manufacturer's.manuals and Internal Standard Procedures
• You must ensure that all AMOS-W Work Orders (CMMS system) are carried out in accordance with the Job Descriptions and relevant technical documentation
• You delegate work to subordinates to achieve the best and most economical performance and ensure that job sites are always left in a safe, clean and tidy condition
• Regularly liaise with the Operations and Electrical Departments to maintain good cooperation between departments and to assess the current running condition of all equipment in order to ascertain whether any unscheduled maintenance is required
• Perform a daily technical inspection of equipment in all areas and take the necessary action to remedy any abnormality observed or informed by Superiors as well as Subordinates
• Assist in the departmental administration work and supervision of subordinate staff
• Be on call in case of emergency situations arising, out of normal working hours

Qualifications: Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Qualified Marine Engineer or Mechanical Engineer, BSc/MSc with 10 years hand-on practical experience with 4-stroke diesel engine installations, auxiliary equipment and waste heat recovery boilers and steam turbines
• Experience in a supervisory role preferably from the shipping/offshore industry or diesel power plant.
• You must be well founded in reporting and communication skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance systems.

Personnel Manager (One Post)

You will be reporting to the Facility Manager (or the Plant Manager) and you will be the only person dedicate to the personnel area.

Specific tasks Personnel Manager:

• Recruitment of staff
• Arrange for medical examinations for the employees
• Prepare staff handbook
• Preparation of letters of appointment
• Set up personnel administration system
• Maintain personal files for each employee
• Follow up monthly employment contract renewals
• Staff performance appraisal for confirmations
• Maintain records for leave, accident, etc.
• Issue increment letters, promotions, service letters, letters of warning, letters for vacation of post, etc. to permanent staff
• Administration of salaries etc.
• Maintain daily staff attendance records
• Deal with Medical/Hospitalization insurance policy
• Be on call in case of emergency situations arising out of normal working hours

Qualifications for Personnel Manager:

• A relevant degree from a recognized university or a diploma with 5 to 10 years experience in personnel administration, human resources and industrial relations
• You must be familiar will all standard labour regulations and policies set by the Kenyan government and other authorities
• You must have a good knowledge on management and labour disputes
• You must be fluent in verbal and written English and Swahili
• You must be an experienced user of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, etc.
• You must be flexible and ready to work in a new organization with many different tasks

For all 3 positions we offer a competitive salary according to qualifications.

If you need further information you are welcome to contact:

Anders Langhorn on phone 0725 943 889. Please send your application by e-mail to asl @ bwsc.dk soon as possible, however, no later than 12th June 2009.

Experienced Communication Professionals Needed: United Nations in Tanzania

The United Nations in Tanzania is inviting applications from highly qualified and experienced consultants, agencies or companies to participate in a pre-qualification process for the following assignments:

1. Writing and Editing (Ref: UNWE1)
2. Translation (Ref: UNT2)
3. Illustration (Ref: UNI3)
4. Photography (Ref: UNP5)
5. TV and Radio Production (Ref: UNPR6)
6. TV and Radio Broadcasting (Ref: UNBR7)

Interested consultants should send the following:

• A cover letter outlining your strengths and recent experience
• List of recent clients
• Company profile and/or CV indicating the following qualifications:
• 3 years working experience in the specific profession
• Able to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines
• Experience working with UN agencies and knowledge of the Tanzania aid environment an advantage
• Fluency in both oral and written English

Send your application to unicef @ radarrecruitment.com

In the subject-line of your email please include the reference number (eg. Ref: UNWE1) of your specialization.

Please send separate applications if applying for more than one specialization.

Please note that only application with reference codes will be considered.

Only appropriately qualified consultants or agencies will be contacted.

Closing date of submissions is 30 June 2009

Norwegian Peoples Aid Job Opportunity in Rwanda

The Norwegian Peoples Aid Rwanda Program offers a challenging position of Project Coordinator for our new project: Public Policy Information Monitoring and Advocacy Project (PPIMA)

The Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is a non-governmental organization with links to the Norwegian Labor Movement.

NPA is involved in Humanitarian and long-term development cooperation in over 30 countries throughout the world.

NPA began operations in Rwanda in 1994, following the Rwandan Genocide and is currently working in four thematic areas in Rwanda, namely, civil society organizational development, democratic governance, ending domestic and gender-based violence and right to justice and resources.

The Public Policy Information Monitoring and Advocacy Project (PPIMA)

The Public Policy Information, Monitoring and Advocacy (PPIMA) project is a 4-year civil society support project aimed at promoting an active interest and engagement among Rwandan Civil Society Organizations and citizens in public policy affairs.

The Project will support the efforts of Rwandan citizens and civil society organizations to self-organize, increase their access to information on public policies and policy processes, build their capacities for policy analysis and advocacy, and engage in specific policy and governance improving activities at both national and local level.

The funding for the PPIMA project is expected to come, from among other donors, Swedish Sida and Norwegian Norad.

The hiring of the Project Coordinator is subject to confirmed funding.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Program Manager Civil Society and Justice Program, the Project Coordinator will have the responsibility for the successful implementation and management of the PPIMA project. S/He will be the NPA focal point on the Democratic Governance thematic area.

Specific Tasks

The specific tasks of the position include the following:

• Elaboration of relevant PPIMA project implementation plans in consultation with key national implementing partners
• Assisting selected PPIMA Project partners to prepare sound project proposals and plans
• Coordinating and providing needed technical assistance to enable selected partners implement agreed projects
• Monitoring and conducting periodic reviews of partner projects to ensure implementation according to stated objectives and output expectations
• Liaising and maintaining dialogue with relevant governmental institutions and national and international development organizations to ensure needed collaboration, synergy and sharing of experiences
• Oversee the implementation of the PPIMA project communication strategy to ensure full understanding and visibility of the project among partners and key stakeholders
• Preparing/ensuring timely preparation and presentation of relevant narrative and financial progress reports
• Assessing and ensuring appropriate responses to partners improvement/learning needs in order to ensure good execution competence and compliance with signed agreements
• Participating in discussions to develop new ideas and proposals to further the PPIMA project goal and the democratic governance agenda in Rwanda
• Representing NPA in relevant meetings with donors and stakehold¬ers
• Tasking and supervising assigned staff

Qualifications:

The successful holder of this position will:

• have a minimum of a Masters degree in a relevant field
• have a minimum of 6 years proven and progressive experience working on Democratic governance issues including public policy monitoring and advocacy, public expenditure tracking, citizens' participation, anti-corruption, issues regarding disabled persons, human rights and gender equality
• be a strategic thinker, a proven leader and a good organizer and manager
• have very strong analytic and writing skills
• have worked within an international, multi-cultural context
• be a highly motivated and self-driven individual with a high level of diplomacy, tact and interpersonal skills
• have excellent written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda and good knowledge of French
• have a valid driving license and will be willing and able to travel outside Kigali over short periods

Remunerations

A competitive salary and benefit stream commensurate with qualification and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing date

Application showing proven ability, qualification and experience, an updated and detailed CV, a day time telephone contact number, and three referees with contact addresses and phone numbers, must be submitted in soft copy, not later than COB Monday June 22nd 2009,
to:

The Country Director
Norwegian People's Aid, Rwanda
Umuganda Boulevard,
P.O. Box 2966 Kigali
Email: address: npa @ npa-rwanda.org

Further enquiries regarding this position should be directed to the following phone numbers: 0788305877 (Program Manager) or 0788300899 (Country Director).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and the successful candidate is expected to start work as soon as possible.

Given equal competence and NPA's high commitment to gender equality, Rwandan Nationals and female applicants will be preferred.

The Rhodes Trust: The Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University

Every year, scholars from 14 countries around the world, including two from Kenya, earn the privilege of becoming Rhodes Scholars by demonstrating their outstanding intellectual and academic ability, integrity of character, strong leadership abilities, energy and drive, and their commitment to public service.

The Rhodes Scholarships offer full funding for two years study and are tenable only for full time post graduate study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarships Selection Committee for Kenya, invites applications for the year of study commencing October 2010.

In addition to exhibiting the above characteristics, applicants must meet the following basic minimum criteria:

• Be holders of a first class of high upper second class degree (Min. 68% or GPA 3.7)
• Be Kenyan citizens
• Have been resident in Kenya for at least 5 of last 10 years
• Will be aged between 19 and 27 on 1st October 2010
  

Application forms are available at www.rhodestrust.org or may be obtained by writing to:

The National Secretary
Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee for Kenya
P. 0. Box 2588 0026
Nairobi

(enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope)

or Rhodes.Selection.Kenya @ gmail.com

Deadline for applications: 28th August 2009

Kenya Ministry of Defence (KMOD) PEPFAR Program Jobs and Careers

The Kenya Ministry of Defence (KMOD) PEPFAR Program is supported by the Walter Reed Project and seeks to improve the management of HIV in the military throughout the country.

The program coordinating office is situated at the KEMRI/Walter Reed Project offices, off Mbagathi Road.

In order to continue providing the pre-requisite services to Kenya Military Personnel, KMOD PEPFAR Program seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced persons to fill the following positions:

1) Job Title: Registered Clinical Officer
(1 Position)

The incumbent will provide clinical services in one of the Armed Forces Comprehensive Care Clinics in the country.

Minimum Requirement:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Valid Registration from the Kenya Clinical Officers Council
• Trained on ART with at least 2 years working experience

2) Job Titles: Data Clerks
(2 Positions)

The incumbent will provide IT services in one of the Armed Forces Comprehensive Care Clinic in the country.

Minimum Requirement:

• Diploma in IT from a recognized and reputable college.
• Must have 2 years proven working experience in HIV with a bias in Data Management
• Be prepared to work in any part of the country

Other Requirements

All candidates must have the following skills & competences;

1. Previous working experience with the uniformed services will be an added advantage
2. High integrity, excellent communications skills and analytical skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal working relationship and display of professional maturity.
4. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and good judgement
5. Flexibility and initiative to work independently and as part of a team.

If you feel you are the right candidate of any of the advertised positions, kindly send us your application along with your up-to-date CV and testimonials.

Please include your daytime telephone contact.

All applications should reach the Director, KMOD PEPFAR Program on the addresses below by 29th June 2009 at 1400Hrs.

Director,
KMOD PEPFAR Program,
KEMRI/WALTER REED PROJECT,
P.O. Box 606, Village Market,
Nairobi

Please note:

• The engagement for all positions will be on a period of one year renewable on mutual agreement.
• Only short listed candidates will be conducted for interview
  
• Candidates who canvas will automatically be disqualified.

Office Manager Job Vacancy: Northern Water Services Board (NWSB)

Northern Water Services Board, a state corporation in the Water Sector has received funding from European Development Fund of the European Communities for 'Capacity- Building for Rural Water Services Providers in Northern Kenya'.

The Board intends to use part of the funds to engage a personnel who will help in the implementations of the project.

The position is on renewable one year contract and will be based in Garissa.

Office Manager

The main duties and responsibilities include

• Attending to visitors, making appointments, dealing with inquiries, handling mail and writing routine correspondences on own initiative, answering and making telephone calls receiving taking charge of documents, files and ability to multi task and perform various duties as required.

The Job requirements

• Diploma in management.
  
• Secretarial studies
• Proficiency in basic computer packages with 5 years experience in busy office setting.
  

Interested and qualified candidates to address their applications enclosing detailed CV clearly marking on the envelop to reach the undersigned on or before 5th June 2009.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All those who had applied earlier should re-apply.

All applications should be addressed to :

Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board,
P.O Box 495 - 70100
Kismayu Road, Garissa.

Nile Basin Initiative Job Vacancies

Nile Basin Initiative
Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program (NELSAP)

Interconnection Project of the Electricity Networks of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Countries

Recruitment Notice

The Nile Basin Initiative [NBI] is a partnership of the riparian states of the Nile comprising Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Eritrea participates as an observer has received funds from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to coordinate the implementation of the interconnection project and intends to use part of funds to set up the project coordination unit of the Interconnection Project of the Electricity Networks of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Countries.

The countries participating in the project are: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

NELSAP Coordination Unit (NELSAP-CU) wishes to recruit staff to fill the following positions:

1. Project Manager of Interconnection Coordination Unit

Category: Regional

Qualifications and experience

• The Project Manager shall have a Masters degree or engineering degree in electricity /electro mechanic. Post graduate training in project management will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years experience in management of power projects at national or regional levels Strong management and leadership skills
• Experience in organization and implementation of human capacity building.
• Excellent negotiation, multi-cultural, and inter-personal skills
  
• Working experience of procedures of international financing institutions are desirable.
• Excellent written, presentation, and reporting skills are required.
• He/she should be fluent in English or French. Working knowledge of the other language is an added advantage.
  
• Demonstrated computing skills related to project management.
  
• Experience working in Africa, particularly the Nile Basin countries, is preferred.

2. Finance Officer

Category: Regional

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in finance, accounting, business administra-tion or related field.
• Possession of professional or post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage
• At least five years of working experience in accounting, financial management and logistics in an international/donor organiza¬tion or public (government) sector.
• Efficient and up-to-date computer knowledge in all MS and window-based applications including excel, word and at least one relevant accounting soft ware.
• Excellent oral and written English or French languages. Working knowledge of the other language will be an added advantage.

General information for the two positions

Contract duration:

1 year (6 months probation period) with a possibility of annual extensions up to the end of the project (4years) based on performance.

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Eligibility

Nationals from the Nile Equatorial Lakes Countries with priorities to candidates from the countries participating in the project

Submission of the applications

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter and full CV including date of birth and nationality by June 30th, 2009, to email: nelcu @ nilebasin.org or send the application to:
NBI/NELSAP
P.O.Box 6759 Kigali Rwanda
Inyota House
Plot 1957, Boulevard de Umuganda, Kacyiru
Fax : +250 0252 580100
Tel: + 250 0788307334

E-mail: nelcu @ nilebasin. org.

Applications received after the closing date,will not be considered.

Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

Shortlists will not contain more than two candidates from any one country.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Details on these positions and terms of reference can be viewed on the following NELSAP website: http://nelsap.nilebasin.org

Exciting Career Opportunity: Commercial Manager

Our client is an international company that is entering the energy sector in Kenya with a project investment of over 10 billion KSH.

Our client is now seeking for a suitable candidate to fill the role of the Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial aspects of the operation.

Reporting to the Facility Manager and the Board of Directors, this is a senior position that requires an energetic, innovative individual who is able to interact with staff and management at all levels.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for the commercial and administrative business functions.

The position will be based in Mombasa.

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ensuring that the commercial and profitability goals of the company are achieved
• Providing commercial and business leadership and administration of the project's commercial agreements
• Liaising with the accounting and finance areas in order to provide accurate and concise reporting to the owners and lenders of the project
• Ensuring timely completion of annual business plans and forecasts
• Establishing and maintaining cordial relations with local authorities and government stakeholders
• Leading and managing the company corporate social responsibility function
• Leading and managing the company's corporate governance and legal issues
• Managing and ensuring that the company's administration activities are run efficiently and effectively
• Leading and managing the company's information and communication systems
• Manage the company's insurance schemes

The successful candidate will have:

• A university degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance or a degree in Engineering with a Masters degree in Business
• At least 5 years of practical business experience in the energy sector
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships, motivate, negotiate and influence in a facilitative role
• High energy levels
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili

If you believe you fit the required profile, please apply via email only by 12 June 2009 quoting the reference number ESS 440 and the job reference title for this position.

In addition please attach your curriculum vitae that contain details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, expected remuneration, day and evening telephone numbers as well as names and addresses of three referees to:

Executive Search and Selection
PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited

E-mail: ess.ke @ ke.pwc.com

Visit our website at www.pwc.com/ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Rainbow Printographics : Machine Operators Required for a Printing Press

We are looking for:

• 4 Colour; 2 Colour & 1 Colour Shiva or Solna Printing machine operators.
• Die- Cutting operators for Nebiolo& Heidelberg Flatten Machines.
• Guillotine machine operators.
• Laminating machine operators.
  

Please apply in own writing giving details of past experience along with copy of I.D, reference letters at hand & indicating salary expected.

Apply To:

The Operations Manager -"Press",
Rainbow Printographics (K) Ltd
P.O. Box 39833-00623
Not Later Than 5th June, 2009

Advocates of the High Court of Kenya Required

We are a medium-sized law firm committed to offering excellent legal services, with integrity.

We specialize in commercial/corporate practice including capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, security documentation and corporate finance.

We seek to employ brilliant young advocates who meet the following qualifications:

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrable personal integrity
• Demonstrable commitment to excellence
• Excellent client care and written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a passion for commercial and conveyance practice
• Aged up to 31 years.
  

Professional Qualifications:

• Holder of LL.B. degree of at least Upper Second Class.
• Admitted to the roll of advocates not earlier than June 2005.
  
• Computer literacy.
• CPS qualifications, experience in corporate legal practice or a post graduate business degree will be an added advantage.
  

If you qualify, please apply attaching:

• a detailed CV,
• two reference letters, including at least one character reference, and
• Evidence of current remuneration.

Your application, quoting reference number R01/001/2009/P should reach us by mid-day on 8th June 2009.

Mboya & Wangong'u, Advocates,
Lonrho House, 7th Floor,
Standard Street
P.O. Box 74041-00200,
Nairobi

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 21st June 2009.

Group Property Manager Job Vacancy

A well established property company is looking for highly motivated, proactive and energetic persons who is team player and will positively contribute towards the development of a fast growing property business for the above position.

Responsibilities.

Reporting to the Managing director and Group General Manager he/she will assist in day-to-day duties and will:

• Be involved in letting of properties by securing new tenants.
• Allocating spaces, drawing offer letters in conjunction with legal department, maintenance of various tenants schedule ensure they are updated and adhered to.
• Drawing up rent review s and lease renewals.
• Ensure that all buildings services are well provided in all properties.
• Mange maintenance schedules.
• Manage and have hand on supervision of the in-house maintenance and cleaning unit and ensure that they are well run efficient and cost effective.
• Deploy external contractors and process orders.
• Ensure projects and minor works are implemented accordingly.
• Liaise with external bodies e.g. NCC and other properties owners as need arise.
  

Requirements

• A degree in land economics/business management would be preferred.
• At least 4 years experience in managing properties issues for limited and personal property.
• Thorough understanding of the property market.
• Knowledge of legislation governing properties both local and international Good interpersonal and networking skills.
• Age between 30-40 years.

Interested candidates should forward their applications, detailed CVs indicating current salary ,3 referees , a telephone number and to be received by 15th June 2009

Apply to:

HR Manager
P.O. Box 45403-00100
Nairobi

Email tomondi @ manrikgroup.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Security Firm Job Vacancies in Mombasa

A leading security firm with a presence in the East African Region invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions at their Mombasa and Diani offices:

The following are the requirements for each position:-

Debt Collector

• Aged between 25-40 years old
• Minimum KCSE C+ or equivalent
• Minimum KATC qualifications or equivalent
• Must be computer literate. Knowledge of ACCPAC will be an added advantage
• Must have excellent public relation qualities
• Must have at least 2 years working experience
• Possession of motor cycle and vehicle driving license will be an added advantage

Technician

• Aged between 21-35 years old
• A minimum KCSE D+or equivalent
• Diploma in Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering or Electrical engineering from any of The National Polytechnics
• Experience in alarms electronic security systems will be an added advantage
• Must have at least 2 years relevant experience
• Computer literacy with knowledge of computer networking will be an added advantage
• Possession of motor cycle riding license will be an added advantage

Information Technology Assistant

• Aged between 21-35 years old
• A minimum KCSE-D+ or equivalent
• Certificate in information technology / Computer Technology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications
• Broad knowledge of PC hardware / software and peripherals to networking
• At least 2 years working knowledge of office applications and computing network environment
• Ability to identify and resolve computer system operations problems
• Knowledge of ACCPAC or any Accounting software will be an added advantage

Those who meet the above requirements should forward an application letter stating the position they are keen on and enclose a detailed CV stating daytime telephone contacts together with a copies of certificates and testimonials on or before 12th June 2009 to:

The Human Resources Manager
P.O Box 1517-80100
Mombasa

Career Opportunities with Brookside Dairy: Internal Auditor

Brookside Dairy Limited, the leading market player in the dairy sector, is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to fill in the position of Internal Auditors.

Brookside's vision is to be the market leader in East and Central Africa for milk and milk products and be the benchmark in the industry in Africa.

Our operations are focused on the manufacture of milk and milk products which lead the market in terms of quality and performance.

Internal Auditor (3 Posts)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the person will:

• Plan and conduct audits to ensure compliance with the company policies and standards
• Develop detailed audit programs, plans and schedules of areas reviewed
• Examine and evaluate companies' internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement
• Prepare reports on areas audited with relevant recommendations Ensure implementation of agreed recommendations
• Carry out special audits and/or investigations and other special assignments as may be required by management from time to time as well as providing ad-hoc advice on control issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate in accounting, finance or business administration
  
• Professional qualifications - CPA(K) or ACCA
• 3 years audit experience in a commercial setting or professional audit firm
• Must be computer literate, a team player, possessing good communication, analytical and problem solving skills and a good understanding of manufacturing operations.

Those who meet the above requirements should send their applications by 12th June 2009 together with detailed curriculum vitae, contacts of three referees, daytime and evening telephone contact to:-

P.O. Box 236 code 00232,
Ruiru, Kenya

Human Resources Manager,
Brookside Dairy
Email Address: hr @ brookside.co.ke

International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Job Vacancies

IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural resources, was founded in 1948 and brings together nearly 1,100 members (States government agencies, NGOs and affiliates) and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique worldwide partnership.

Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

Within the framework of global conventions IUCN has helped over 75 countries to prepare and implement national conservation and biodiversity strategies.

IUCN has approximately 1,100 staff, most of whom are located in its regional and country offices while some 150 work at its Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.

IUCN is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified women and men for the following vacancies:-

IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office covers twenty one countries in the Horn of Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean and is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions

Position: Regional Communication Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya International Posting

Position: Two Junior Professional Officers
Location: Nairobi, Kenya/Kampala, Uganda Local Position

Position: Programme Officer - SSC/AfESG
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Un-accompanied posting

Position: Intern - World Initiative for Sustainable Pastoralism (WISP)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya Local Position

Applications

Details of the above positions can be obtained at our website: www.iucn.org/jobs

Each applicant is requested to submit their CV in English and a supporting letter of motivation along with the names and contact details of three referees, one of whom should be the current and/or recent employer.

Applications clearly indicating the position should be submitted by e-mail before 12th June, 2009 to: IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office Nairobi, Kenya; Tel: ++254 (020) 890605-12 ; Email: earohr @ iucn.org.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

UN Co-ordination Associate Job Vacancy: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is UN's global development organization. UNDP has a normative global mission as a pro-poor development agency to promote human rights, gender and the Millennium Development Goals.

Job Title: UN Co-ordination Associate

Grade/Level: ICS7 (GS7)

Reporting to: UN Co-ordination Specialist

I. Organizational Context and Position Information

Under the guidance UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and direct day to day supervision of the UN Coordination Specialist the UN Coordination Associate provides lead support in the operations and execution of services in the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinators Office and for the UN Country Team by managing administration, resources and financial management, logistical arrangements, assets of the office and client relations as well as facilitating UN activities implementation.

The Position

The UN Coordination Associate also works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams of the UN Agencies and UN Development Operations Coordination Office (UNDOCO) staff on UN programme-related issues, information delivery and the implementation of key policies of UN Reform.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Provision of administrative, financial and logistical support services and assets management.
• Preparation, implementation and reporting of country programming processes and products (including common country assessment and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework).
• Preparation and implementation of the Resident Coordinator Unit's Work Plan.
• Advocacy of UN activities and dissemination of information.
• Facilitation of knowledge building and management

Please visit the UNDP Kenya website - www.ke.undp.org/jobsandconsultancy.html For a more detailed terms of reference for this position.

III. Terms

This is an appointment that is governed under UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules (100 series), fixed-term contract, one-year renewable based on performance. An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the grade and level of the position will be offered.

IV. Recruitment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Completion of Secondary Education. A University Degree in Social Sciences (includes Business Administration, Economics, Law, International Relations, Development Studies, Political Sciences) or related fields is highly desirable.

Experience: 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible and substantive administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Strong computer literacy and experience is requirement (usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages).

Language Requirements: Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

V. Application Procedures

Application Procedures:

Interested and qualified persons can apply enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae together with the current contacts of three professional referees (including their email addresses).

Internal candidates should submit an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) and their two most recent performance appraisals.

Applications should be sent to the following email address - jobs.ke @ undp.org - on or before 12 June 2009.

Kindly quote the vacancy number (2009-05-009) on the subject line of the email message.

VI. Additional Considerations

The position is open to suitably qualified Kenyan Nationals.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Everything being equal, applications of qualified female candidates will be given preference.

"UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns".

Regional Audit Manager Job Vacancy: TechnoServe

TechnoServe
Business Solutions to Rural Poverty

Recruitment of Regional Audit Manager
Kigali, Rwanda

General Information

TechnoServe, Inc. is an international non-profit economic development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women in poor rural areas of the developing world to build businesses that create income, opportunity and economic growth for their families, communities and countries.

For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

TechnoServe has just launched a four year East Africa Coffee Initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This initiative will focus on helping approximately 180,000 small-holders improve their incomes by improving the quality of the coffee they produce, increasing its production and linking it to markets.

I. Primary Purpose

• Support clients understanding of the importance of sound financial management
  
• Conduct new FBG audit to support client selections process
• Build training programs to support capacity building with regards to financial management within TNS client groups
• Evaluate end of crop financial records and support the TNS clients to understand how to best invest profits

II. Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote sound accounting practices with TNS clients
• Conduct TNS client audits as needed
• Report on TNS clients accounting practices on an ongoing basis
• Develop training curriculum to help smallholders understand the importance of effective financial management
• Develop appropriate incentives to encourage TNS clients to manage finances in an effective manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in business, audit, accounting, finance, agriculture
• Business skills, training and sound business awareness
• IT skills, such as word processing and use of spreadsheets and presentation packages
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good project management skills and proven project leadership
• Solid understanding of rural development
• Private sector experience in agriculture, agro-processing or manufacturing (preferred)
• 2+ years finance and/or audit experience (preferred)

IV. Reports To: Deputy Director

TechnoServe offers a remuneration package competitive with private-sector salaries for similar positions.

APPLY (by email only) to the Recruitment Coordinator at recruitment @ tns.org with the position title placed in the subject line.

Please include

(1) cover letter describing your interest,

(2) curriculum vitae,

(3) salary history, and

(4) telephone contacts of three referees.

Please include all requirements in one document.

Applications will be treated confidentially.

Deadline for applications is June 13th 2009.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

TechnoServe is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Full Scholarships: Five PhD and One Post Doctoral Positions for East African Nationals

Egerton University in collaboration with International Institute of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation (ITC, Netherlands) invites applications for the following Scholarships in the Academic Year 2009/2010

Full Scholarships: Five PhD and One Post Doctoral Positions for East African Nationals

These scholarships are offered under the research project "EOIA: An Earth Observation- and Integrated Assessment approach to the Governance of Lake Naivasha", which is funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research under the WOTRO - Global Science for Development Programme.

The project will be implemented jointly by Egerton University (Kenya), and ITC/University of Twente (The Netherlands) on a sandwich arrangement: 2 years in Kenya and 2 years in The Netherlands.

The 5 PhD candidates will be recruited for a period of 4 years for the following projects.

1. Quantifying the effect of landuse change in upper catchments of Lake Naivasha.
2. Impact of exogenous and endogenous changes on limnology, fisheries and piscivorous birds
3. Hydrological impacts on terrestrial fringe biodiversity
4. Water governance
5. Socio-economic linkages

Detailed description of the project is available at www.itc.nl/EOIA

One post Doctoral position open to all is also available for a candidate who will integrate the five
projects.

Requirements: MSc/MA degree from a recognised University in a relevant field. Applications are to be submitted online at http://www.itc.nl/research/phd/graduate_registration_application.aspx

Closing date is on 15 June 2009.

Further information can be got from becht @ itc.nl or jonvando@ yahoo.com

Program Director Job Vacancy: TUNAJALI Program

Are you a Public Health Professional who wants to make a difference in Tanzania?

Today's governments face unprecedented challenges, and the magnitude of these challenges in areas such as HIV/AIDS is only increasing.

At Deloitte, we believe that the success of government programs in addressing these challenges should be measured by the true advantages they create for citizens and communities.

We are therefore in the business of enabling governments to deliver extraordinary advantages to citizens through unprecedented efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness.

Deloitte Consulting Limited, in partnership with Family Health International and Emerging Markets Group, with funding from the United States Agency for International Aid (USAID) under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will be providing support to the Government of Tanzania to implement the National Care and Treatment Program for people living with HIV/AIDS in the four program regions of Dodoma, Morogoro, Iringa North (covering Iringa Rural, Iringa Municipal, Mafinga and Kilolo Districts), Iringa South (covering Njombe, Ludewa and Makete Districts) and Singida.

The program known as TUNAJALI (We Care) is implemented through selected health facilities providing Ante Retroviral treatment (Care and Treatment Centres - CTCs).

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join the TUNAJALI Program team as Program Director.

This is a senior position with overall responsibility for management of the Program. The successful candidate wilt be the TUNAJALI consortium's key Mason to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations and program partners.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Provide leadership and coordination to ensure that all "TUNAJALI" staff and Key Partners have a common understanding of the goals and objectives of the Program and their roles within the partnership;
• Develop and implement annual program work plans and performance milestone plans and negotiate any agreement of those plans with USAID, counterparts and partner organizations;
• Interface directly with USAID on management and decision making;
• Ensure that program activities are meeting Government and USAID expectations and that program results are pro-actjvely disseminated;
• Provide overall programmatic oversight and ensure that frameworks for planning, monitoring and quality assurance, for all the program activities, are in place and are being utilized as required;
  
• Provide overall direction for technical operations through the effective management of the contract with the Technical Partners of the program;
• Provide overall administrative and financial direction of the program in line with USAID requirements and best industry practices;
• Ensure the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports.

The applicant must possess the following

• Masters degree in public health, or advanced degree in a related field;
• A minimum of ten years of experience managing USAID-funded health programs at the level of program Director/Chief of Party, including significant work experience in Africa, (East Africa preferred);
• A minimum of five years supporting HIV/AIDS program implementation in Africa;
• Strong skills and a track record in strategic visioning and leadership;
• Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions;
• Strong experience in developing program work plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing a large staff, and fielding and managing short-term technical assistance;
  
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence policy and program decisions with senior government and donor officials;
  
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting;
  
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English; and Strong diplomatic skills and an ability to work in multi-cultural settings with several types and levels of professionals.
• Familiarity with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania will be an advantage.

If you feel passionate about a career with our team and want to benefit from an environment where there is an opportunity to make an impact, please send your application and a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials and names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below.

To be considered your application must be received by 8th June 2009.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Email: hr @ deloitte.co.tz

Fax: 255 (22) 211 6379
The Human Resource Officer
Deloitte Consulting Ltd.
10th Floor. PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio/Garden Avenue
P.O Box 1559. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania