Thursday 10 November 2011

Food Security Advisor Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, with extensive international travel

Start date: January 2012

Contract length: 3 years

Tearfund is seeking an experienced food security specialist to support our partners, country representatives, and operational teams across 25-30 countries in developing country-level food security strategies and activities.

The advisor will be based in our Nairobi hub office, and an estimated 30-40% of her/his time will be spent supporting countries in the East and Central Africa region, but the job’s scope is global and will involve frequent international travel.

In addition to her/his programme development role, the advisor will be responsible for maintaining and disseminating food security programming tools and leading Tearfund’s institutional learning in the sector.

S/he will also coordinate Tearfund’s global early warning systems and contingency planning for slow-onset food security crises in Africa, Asia, Eurasia and Latin America. The advisor will report to the Head of the Disaster Management Unit in the UK.

The role will require travel of up to 20 weeks per year. Applicants will be educated to degree level and have at least ten years’ experience in designing, implementing, and managing food security programmes in developing countries. Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. All posts involve potential contact with children and the recruitment process will include specific checks related to child protection issues. This role is unaccompanied.

Competitive salary and benefits will be offered

How to apply:

For a job description and to apply online please visit our website

www.tearfund.org/jobseekers/international

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Media Analysts Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

About this job

Reelforge Media Monitoring is the region's most exciting, advanced and fastest growing media monitoring and intelligence company.

Reelforge is a Kenyan company that was formed with a clear and focused mission: To completely redefine media monitoring within the region.

We invite applications for Media Analysts to join our hard working innovative team:

Qualifications and skills:

Minimum of a High School Diploma but a diploma would be preferred from a recognised Institution with a bias in Journalism /Marketing / Management / Business will be added advantage.
No prior experience necessary.
Must have good IT skills.
Business writing skills
Communication and presentation skills
Must have good Customer relations and organisational skills with experience of planning and prioritising tasks and events
A Kenyan between 18 - 30 years, physically fit, able to work long hours.
Proficiency in Mijikenda, Burji,Rendille,Turkana,Kamba

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number, so as to reach us by 30th November 2011. Kindly disclose your current or past salary.

Failure to do so may disqualify your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Click here to apply online

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Disaster Program Manager Job in Dadaab Kenya

World Concern Development Organization wishes to recruit a Disaster Program Manager to be based in Dadaab.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction and guidance of the DRM, Manage the disaster response operations and activities in Dadaab - Garissa County and Dhobley in South Somalia, covering the key tasks and responsibilities set out below.

The Project manager will also work in a wide range of response preparedness activities, support the strengthening and coordination of the Disaster response team capacity with the specific aim of minimizing the vulnerability of the affected population.

He /she will maintain relationships with local partners and organizations working in the area and report to and maintain contacts specifically with the disaster response team.

Essential Functions

Confirm needs in different sites/villages from the proposals
In collaboration with the DRM design plan of activities with project officers for different villages/sites
Establish coordination and networking relationships and seek collaborative work and partnerships with other humanitarian/development agencies involved in disaster response
Write and submit required project and progress reports, both narrative and financial, to the DRM and donors, including the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports.
Support disaster response projects in field locations, including travel to current/proposed project areas to perform rapid assessments, project formulation and inception, training and capacity-building, collaborating with the Disaster Response team.
Supervise project activities and ensure that timeliness, deadlines and quality control is met.
Find and assign appropriate resources including the human resource and materials needed for efficient implementation of project activities. And ensure that replacements are in place when the PO is on R&R.
Facilitate requests made by project officers of equipment and supplies needed in the field
Attend coordination and technical meetings in Dadaab in collaboration with Emergency Coordinator.
Maintain Protocol relationships with respective government officers and community leaders
Connect logistics with program activities – proactively according to plans
Coordinate the DR activities in close collaboration with DRM, Security Officer and Emergency oordinator.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field.
At least three years field experience in community development.
Ability to manage national and multi ethnic staff
Previous experience within the field of project management
Excellent English written and verbal language skills as well as numeric skills.
Ability to function independently and take initiative as required in a constantly changing environment.
Good interpersonal skills in relationship development.
Tolerance for stress related to working and living in a cross-cultural, sometimes unstable, environment.
Above average ability using MS Office package
Fluent in Oral and Written English

Working Conditions/Environment

Based in Dadaab with Periodic travel to more remote field locations.
Multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment
Periods of unsocial working hours requiring flexibility
Basic office environment with periodic disruption of power, water, internet etc.
Living arrangements are in a team house or guest house with basic accommodations.
Working and living in a cross-cultural, sometimes unstable or insecure environment.
Apolitical, gender sensitive office setting.
Health and hygiene standards are often poor.
Drug free environment including alcohol and tobacco

Interested candidates should submit their applications, updated CV detailing their experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and three referees to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org by 23rd November, 2011.

Those who will not have heard from us by 20th December, 2011 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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Field Director Job Vacancy in Western Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture

Function: Management

Employer: One Acre Fund

Job Title: Field Director (FD)

Job Location: Western

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.

We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 65,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year. We are seeking individuals to take leadership positions in the organization as district Field Directors.

Field directors work closely with a strategic advisor but are responsible for the management of 4-12 Field Managers and approximately 30 field officers. The districts serve between 2,000 and 18,000 farmers each season.

The position will begin with an extensive period of training on agriculture, management and necessary skills to manage a district.

The training period will include extensive shadowing; training classes and acting in the various field staff roles to understand the roles of the staff they will manage.

One Acre Fund is looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.

Primary Duties of a Field Director

Management of Staff: This includes the hiring, training and development of staff. Able to give effective feedback and mentorship. FD’s are also responsible for probations and terminations of staff as needed.

Budgeting – FD’s must control the budget and expenses for the district

Metrics Management – FD’s are responsible for the management of district key performance indicators, including the analysis of the metrics and database

Coordination – Field director is responsible for coordinating with headquarters departments such as logistics, HR, payroll, marketing, IT, finance, monitoring and evaluation and training.

Organize - Develop and lead weekly meetings with staff members

Strategy – execution of farming activities, repayment strategies, district growth strategies

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.

We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews.

We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with 4 to 8+ years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for agricultural development.

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive, Please only apply if you fit these criteria:

Strong work experience. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in business or NGO’s, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program, leading a conference, or starting a business)
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, administration, agricultural studies or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
Prior management experience is ideal, but mostly we are looking for a smart generalist.
Strong Ethical and Positive Attitude
Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
Communicates Clearly and effectively
Experience in training or mentorship or staff
A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
Language: Fluent in Swahili and English Required. Knowledge of the local dialect will be an added advantage.

Preferred Start Date: February 2012

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Field Director + the place you heard of the position).

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Assistant Field Director Job Vacancy in Western Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture

Function: Management

Employer: One Acre Fund

Job Title: Assistant Field Director

Job Location:Western Kenya

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.

Assist in Management of Staff: AFD will assist the FD in the hiring, training and the development of staff

Manage ½ of the field managers and field officers in the district
Conduct weekly meetings and trainings with field staff
Conduct field visits focused on monitoring of field activities and Field Manager mentorship
Delegate duties to Field Managers
Lead weekly meetings with bookkeepers to ensure timely repayment
Assist FD with planning of all district activities, including field operations, staff development, logistics, recruiting, etc.
Lead special projects in a district – such as monitoring and evaluation programs

Assist with Budgeting – AFD will assist the FD in making the district budget and ensure implementations of all cash policies put in place.
Assists in Metrics Management – AFD’s supports the FD in the management of district key performance indicators,

Analyze metrics to identify district problems and propose solutions
Identify database issues and propose solutions

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.

We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews.

We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with minimum of three years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:

Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in business or NGO’s, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program, leading a conference, or starting a business)
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, administration, agricultural studies or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
Prior management experience
Strong Ethical and Positive Attitude
Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
Communicates clearly and effectively
Experience in training or mentorship or staff
A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
Language: Fluent in Swahili and English Required. Knowlege of the local dialect will be an added advantage.

Preferred Start Date: February 2012

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Assistant Field Director + the place you heard of the position).

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Headquarters Manager Job Vacancy in Western Kenya

Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture / Community Development

Function: Management

Employer: One Acre Fund

Job Location: Western Kenya

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description

One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre. We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 70,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; increasing the number of sublocations and districts we work in each year.

We are seeking individuals to take leadership positions in the organization as in our Headquarters and Regional Offices to effectively run operations.

We are looking for experienced staff in multiple disciplines – finance, marketing, logistics, administration and more.

Primary Duties of a Headquarters Manager

Assist in Management of Staff: Manage a staff of between 2 and 5 members. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to staff.

Assist with Budgeting: Managers are responsible for maintaining a budget for their team and tracking costs in order to minimize unnecessary costs.

Set and Achieve Targets: One Acre Fund is a fast-paced organization that strives for excellence for every employee and in every task. Managers are responsible for setting weekly and monthly targets for their department and following up to ensure the targets are met.

Collaborate with Other Teams – There are many teams within the headquarters and the field staff. Managers are responsible for using clear communication among departments and to our hard working staff in the field.

Proactively Solve Problems – One Acre Fund needs decisive leadership on their team. Individuals who want to make each task better, not those who do not want to improve the situation around themselves or for their team. Managers must anticipate issues and solve them early.

If you have these skills and experiences in these areas, please highlight them on your cover letter and resume.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.

Qualifications

We are seeking exceptional professionals with minimum of three years of work experience, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.

We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:

Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience in business or NGO’s, or successful entrepreneurial experience Demonstrated Experience at Managing a Team
Leadership experience at work, or outside of work. Experience managing other people.
Proven ability to set and meet targets on the job
Clear communicator/mentor
Proactively solve problems
Top-performing undergraduate degree in business, administration, finance, accounting, agricultural studies or other relevant fields from a recognized University (please include grades and test scores on your resume)
Integrity and a Positive Attitude
Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, Microsoft Office
Demonstrates high quality work with a strong attention to detail
A willingness to commit to living in Western Province or Nyanza for a long term position
Language: Fluent in Kiswahili and English Required.
Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Please highlight the following skills if you have them

Experience Managing Financial Systems and Accounting
Experience in Statistical Analysis
Experience in Large Scale Procure – supply chain logistics
Experience if factory management

Preferred Start Date: Flexible

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

One Acre Fund is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Headquarters Manager + the place you heard of the position).

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Loan Officer Job Vacancy

Reporting to the Business Development Manager the Loan Officer shall have an overall responsibility of promoting and marketing the company products and services effectively and professionally to maximize volumes, sustainability and profitability.

He/she shall initially carry out the duties and functions of a loan officer as stated here-below.

The duties and functions may be altered at the discretion of the management.

Competencies

Good leadership and business skills,
High initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
A person of high integrity and ethical behavior is a key requirement,
Be result oriented and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A good understanding of credit with relevant skills in group mobilization, lending and recovery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Marketing the company products.
Growing the portfolio through recruiting viable Entrepreneurs.
Visiting and training both potential and existing clients frequently.
Carrying out proper vetting and assessment of loans application for management approvals.
Maintaining quality portfolio
Providing up to standard customer care service.
Performing other duties as may be deemed necessary by the management.

Qualifications

A Diploma in microfinance studies, co-operative management, business administration/management
Degree in any of the following fields will be an added advantage, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, social studies, B. com, Accounting option or business related studies from a recognized college/ University
Candidates without minimum qualifications but have got a minimum of two (2) years experience in a recognized financial institution may apply.

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested to work in a growing financial institution, forward you cover letter and Curriculum vitae indicating three professional referees and send to hr@speedcapital.co.ke on or before 20th November 2011

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Web Developer Job in Karen (KShs 40K - 70K)

Web Developer Urgently needed in Karen.

The applicant should have knowledge in:

Web programming languages and scripting i.e. HTML, CSS
Server side scripting like ASP, PhP, Cold fusion, java e.t.c
Client side scripting like Javascript or Javascript libraries
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Added Advantage

Working with major CMS
Emerging technologies e.g AJAX
Photo editing e.g. Photoshop

Salary 40,000/- to 70,000/-

Deadline: 22th of November 2011

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to:

recruit@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training,
Rhino House, Karen Road,
Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Only applicants who are successful will be contacted.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

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IT Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: IT Officer, Nairobi, Kenya

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies is a for-profit startup company revolutionizing education across Africa with a unique business model. The company runs a large-scale network of low-cost primary schools in Kenya that significantly outperforms other primary schools in the same areas because of our “school in a box” systems.

Our schools profitably deliver this high-quality education for less than $4 per child per month, which enable the schools to cover all their costs and create a profitable central organization at scale. We have launched 37 schools in Kenya, we will double in size in the next 6 months, and plan to rapidly scale the company to serve more than 1 million students across the continent.

Position Key Responsibilities:

Installing and Configuring new IT equipments – Servers, PCs, Laptops, Smart phones, Tablets, Projectors etc
Coordinating with head of departments on identifying training needs and training users on a one to one or on a group basis on usage of various IT systems or applications
Carrying out preventive maintenance on various IT equipment and software
Configuring and troubleshooting network clients
Capturing all user requests as they come in via phone or email on the incidents management system and ensuring users get updates on the status and progress of their requests
Maintaining all Company critical hardware– Servers, Routers, Switches, Access points, PCs, UPS, Printers, Projectors, Security cameras, and ensuring that IT equipments have latest updates fixes, and service packs installed
Liaising with vendors to ensure that company equipment are serviced and maintained as per SLAs and annual schedules.
Escalating IT calls (Tickets) to administrators and vendors as necessary
Designing and updating IT policies/procedures on security, configurations, tests, patches, etc
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Academic Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology or related
Two years experience in Technical IT Support
Diploma holders with IT Certifications are encouraged to apply

You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

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Wednesday 9 November 2011

3G RADIO PLANNING SENIOR ENGINEER 8th nov

REF: TECHNICAL_3GRPSE_NOV_2011

Reporting to the Senior Regional Network Planning Manager-Eastern & Coast, the holder of the position will manage and coordinate 3G network projects; 3G Network Capacity Provision , Nominal Cell Planning and documentation and Monitor 3G KPI’s /3G Radio network optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

3G project Management and coordination;
3G Radio Network Capacity Planning;
New 3G sites planning, surveys, parameters design and release of accurate nominal plans, redesigns and integration parameters;
3G Network Optimization;
3G Site database update and parameter standardization;
Prioritize customer complains and provide a solution/ recommendation within the agreed time frame;
Identification of Potential bottlenecks in the 3G end to end network and escalate to Core PS related concerns.

Minimum requirements:

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Science, with an emphasis in Radio communications;
3 years experience in telecommunication with 1 years minimum in UMTS hands–on experience in Radio Network planning;
Practical knowledge on use of radio planning tool and nominal cell planning;
Candidates with experience in Siemens or Huawei 3G equipment will have an added advantage;
Practical knowledge of 2G, 2.5G network a must;
Knowledge in tele-traffic Engineering will be an added advantage.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is Tuesday 15^th November, 2011.

Note:

This position is located in Thika town.

The Senior Manager – Talent AcquisitionSafaricom LtdNairobi

Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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SENIOR MANAGER – MEDIA

REF: CC&SM- SMM-NOV2011

Reporting to the Head of Department - Strategic Marketing, the job holders’ role will be to develop and implement a comprehensible and consistent media strategy and tactics for Safaricom products, services and initiatives that ensure optimal stand out that will grow acquisition, increased usage, and retention of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Development and implementation of strategic, sound, actionable and targeted media business plans;
Internal coordination of media and promotional briefs to deliver world class media;
Analysis of competitor advertising activity, to ensure delivery of long term strategy development of the Safaricom Corporate and Brand image;
Forecasting, budgeting and cost management;
People and process management.

Minimum Requirements

A degree in marketing or Business Administration;
At least 10 years work experience at management level with focus on media Strategy, implementation and Budget Management;
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to network and establish effective working relationships with others at international, regional and organizational levels.
Self drive with the ability to achieve high results;
Must be a proactive, innovative and entrepreneurial individual;
Have Commercial acumen with ability to pay attention to detail.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send to the address below your resume and application letter. Clearly quote the job title and indicate your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role. The deadline for application is Tuesday 15th November, 2011.

The Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Ltd,

Via email to: hr@safaricom.co.ke

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Tuesday 8 November 2011

Water Officer (Distribution) Job Vacancy in Dadaab

CARE International in Kenya is looking for experienced and highly motivated individuals who are result - oriented to fill the following positions:

Ref: WO-D/11/2011

Job Title: Water Officer - Distribution

Department / Project: WASH Sector

Supervisor: Public Health Engineering (PHE) Supervisor

Location / Duty Station: Dadaab

I: Job Summary & Purpose:

Reporting to PHE supervisor, the Water officer – Distribution shall ensure efficient and effective water supply system in the respective camp inspect and monitor routine water supply and maintenance of the reticulation systems to ensure minimal or no water interruption within water supply time.

Mentoring and providing direction to staff under him/her.

The officer should act for PHE supervisor on his/her absence.

II: Tasks and Responsibilities

R 1: Maintenance of Water Pipelines and Applied Appliances

1.1 Ensure smooth running and uninterrupted water reticulation system all round.

1.2 In collaboration with other team members, give technical extension information to the tap stand monitors on areas of facilities proper / prudent management for sustainability

1.3 In consultation with master plumber, prioritize the work for the day to ensure minimum water interruption and distribution within the supply hours.

1.4 Project planning for construction activities and water pipeline installation in the respective camp.

1.5 Coordination of project activities at field/camp level

1.6 Approval of work done by the contractor/ or sub contractors.

1.7 Daily and weekly updating the PHE supervisor on the work progress in the respective camp.

R 2: Project Implementation and Supervision

2.1 Schedule and prepare work plans for field activities in consultation with the PHE supervisor

2.2 Prepare job contracts, supervise work and process payments upon job completion and submit to the supervisor

2.3 Approve and ensure proper handling and utility of sector resources in the camp

2.4 Monitor material stock levels, and advice the supervisor for timely and appropriate procurement/deliveries

2.5 Guide the implementation of PHE sub sector strategy at camp level including services extensions.

2.6 Routine office and staff administration, including regular staff meetings and briefings

2.7 Ensures that standards and specifications for works and materials deliveries are adhered to and gives recommendation(s) to the management as necessary, including certification of completed works for payments

2.8 Supervision of contractor engaged by CARE to ensure work is done as per drawings, technical specification and to the highest quality standard.

2.9 Supervise the construction and rehabilitation of water supplies interventions in strict adherence to the Kenya government regulations, WHO and the SPHERE standards.

2.10 Capacity building of staffs and communities in programming and implementation of PHE projects.

R3: Collaboration and Networking

3.1 Promote continuous involvement of the refugee community in sector work at task execution levels.

3.2 Assist community to identify training needs

3.3 Liaison with sector counterparts in other camps and DMO, as well as with other sectors and sister agencies within the camp, in execution of sector and project work.

R4: Reporting

4.1 Review monthly and circumstantial reports to the supervisor

4.2 Participates in writing sectors monthly sitrep reports and the weekly highlights

4.3 Other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor (s)

4.4 Occasionally, act for the PHE supervisor.

III: Authority:

1. Spending Authority:

2. Supervision: Water Meter reader,

3. Decision Making:

General

a) Recommend for disciplinary action or reward for direct supervisees.

b) Certification of completed jobs / works for purposes of preparation of payments to vendors /contractors
Financial

As may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor (s)

IV: Contacts/Key Relationships (Internal & External):

Relate to other sector officers in the camp, other Water Officers in the other camps, and other agencies in the camp. Attend inter sector and inter agency meetings.

V: Working Conditions:

The position is based at Dadaab with posting to any either Main Office (DMO) or any of three camps of Hagadera, IFO and Dagahaley as well as any other extension camps and program sites. This is a none-family working station.

Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement to and from work station to Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort (Scheduled convoys). Strict adherence to security instructions all the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according to CTO policy.

The incumbent will be required to travel to Nairobi office and perform official responsibilities as will be required.

The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.
VI: Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Engineering,
A minimum of 3 years proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development including managing a large scale Community based water project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects
Diploma holder in the same field but five years proven experience will be considered.

Competencies:

Staff Development, Team player, Management, Analytical, Leadership, Communication, Learning\innovation, a willingness and stamina to work for long and odd hours and ability to work with minimal or no supervision are important assets to this job.

The detailed job description can be reviewed on our website;www.care.or.ke

Applications

If you feel you meet the requirements for any of these positions, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV and telephone contacts of three professional referees to:

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke

so as to be received not later than 14th November, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

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Business Officers (2) Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

Vacancy Announcement

Business Officers (2), Mombasa

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. Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is a The Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-30yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The TYF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.
General Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Grant Coordinator, the Business Officer will ensures field-level and institutional compliance with the TYF grant operations manual and any other additional guiding policy under this program.

This position will work with other Business Officers and other stakeholders in a designated geographical area of operations, in order to engage directly with qualify, Youth Bunges (which are mobilized by the Yes Youth Can-Regional projects) to provide Community Development Grants.

The Business Officer will execute a standardized grant application process and procedure in a transparent, client friendly manner.

The Business Officer is a key function in fraud prevention and grant management at the field level.
Essential Job Functions

Engage directly with qualify Youth Bunges in an efficient, transparent, client-friendly manner in order to provide Community Development Grants to Youth Bunges. .
Provide qualifying Youth Groups with all information regarding the processes, policies and procedures of applying for a TYF Community Development Grant. Specifically highlighting the role and responsibility of the Youth Group.
Work in a respectful, transparent manner with the Youth Groups by creating an environment in which the Youth Groups are provided an equal space and opportunity to lead the grant application process in conjunction with the TYF Business Officer. .
Drive a client-friendly frontoffice service delivery process to all Youth Bunges that are engaged.
Work with the field Finance Officer to ensure smooth disbursement of funds to the Youth Bunges.
Ability to provide minimal technical assistance across a variety of areas such as: agriculture, light manufacturing, horticulture, technology etc. etc.
Work with the TYF team to gradually and effectively utilize information from the data base for future strategic planning of the fund from the 3rd year of operation.
Ensure proper filing of all hard copy documents and correspondences of clients.
Maintain a client file for all Youth Groups who apply for a YYF Grant.
Oversee effective communication and conduct outreach to all TYF potential clients on procedures for accessing funds, including time frames.
Present monthly fund updates to TYF management team.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Accountability Reports Directly To: Grant Coordinator

Works Directly With: Relevant Field Level Colleagues and Head Office Team

Knowledge and Experience:

Five or more years of work experience with increasing responsibilities. Solid experience from the private sector preferred.
Experience implementing, monitoring and managing Community Development projects at the field-level
Bachelor's degree in economic development, or development related filed is preferred. A professional grant making training is desirable.
2 years’ experience in grants making and management especially under a USAID grant.
Experience in identifying and managing fraud within the NGO, public or private sector preferred.
Strong organizational and planning skills,
Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Excellent oral and written English skills
Previous hands-on experience implementing a program of a large community projects portfolio
Thorough understanding of project management cycle
Proven project management experience

Success Factors

Zero tolerance for fraud
Demonstrated understanding of multiple business environments
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members to ensure achievement of overall program objectives.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with target clients to ensure achievement of overall program objectives.
Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results.
Even temperament and a good sense of humor are appreciated.
Commitment to transparency, accountability and compliance with donor, organizational and national policies and regulations.
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Living /Environmental Conditions:

The position will be based in Mombasa, with 75% field travel.

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. Staff 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.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before November 14th, 2011 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent or supervisor) to hr@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of Business officer”.

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted

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