Senior Project Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Senior Project Officer – Vital Voices 

Responsible to: Project Coordinator – Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: 17th November, 2011

The Organization

Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development.

A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.

The Project

The project entitled Raising the Voice and Participation of Kenyans with Disability in Development and Reform Processes is being implemented in the eight provinces in Kenya in conjunction with DPOs as implementing and associate partners.

The project seeks to engage and strengthen Disabled Persons Organizations at national and grassroots levels, enhance their coordination and networking towards a united voice, thus addressing the need of persons with disability to contribute to the design of policies at a national level to set a framework for an inclusive society.

The Position

The Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Vital Voices is under the supervision of the Project Coordinator - Nairobi and, regarding his/her competence and position, is expected to act as the main liaison with project partners, facilitate the collaboration with DPOs and local authorities and promote disability agenda in collaboration with DPOs at local authorities level and nationally.

The SPO is responsible for planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organizations (DPOs -Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya

The SPO – Vital Voices is responsible for design, planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organisations (DPOs-Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya.

He/she will be responsible for :-

• Providing support and acting as the main liaison with the project’s partners
• Promoting disability agenda in collaboration with DPOs at local authorities level and nationally
• Monitoring and tracking progress of civic engagement of people with disability at local authorities
• Knowledge management

Qualifications

Education

Mandatory: Bachelors degree in the Social Sciences or Education or Community development

Desired: Project Management

Work experience

Mandatory: 

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a humanitarian/development project or set up
• Experience in promoting inclusion and accessibility for persons with disability
• Experience working with persons with disability and community initiatives

Desired:

• Experience of partnership with local organizations
• Experience working in Human Rights or governance projects

Required skills

Mandatory:

• Good report writing ,presentation, strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings
• Ability to work in a team

Desired:

• Experience working with an NGO is an added advantage

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current contacts) by email to :-
recruit08@handicap-international.or.ke. 

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for SPO Vital Voices position”

Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Important Notice I:t has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of Handicap International. Be fully aware that Handicap International Does Not request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply


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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/039/2011

Issued on: 10 Nov 2011

Deadline for Application: 18 Nov 2011

Position Title: ESIA Expert 

Grade Level: Consultant

Duty Station: Nairobi, with travel to Burco (Somaliland) and Galkayo (Puntland)

Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia)

Duration: 1 month

Eligible Candidates: Kenyans and Somali nationals 

Anticipated start date: 22nd November 2011

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a) Physical Environment

• Drainage patterns especially in relation to surface water, storm water and other run off related aspects.
• State of underground water sources including quality and production potential and sustainability of wells.
• Soil condition, contamination and landscape alterations/degradation(based on aesthetic aspects) associated with the proposed project.
• Dust, noise and vibration.
• Alternative renewable energy sources and the associated costs.

b) Implications to the ambient environment (natural environment)

• Planted flora and other biotics adjacent to the site and adjacent plots.
• Impacts on adjacent streams and/or dry river beds (pollution indicators, impacts on water flow patterns and quality aspects user interference and contamination.
• Topography, effects on soil and landscape.
• Other pertinent issues.

Considering that there is no town water or sewerage system to the sites identify a reliable source of water and suggest appropriate solid waste and effluent management (Attach drawings, if appropriate)

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To Apply: 

Send your application to: 

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/039/2011 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot- see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out). 

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org. 

The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/039/2011. 

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/039/2011 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100 
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/039/2011 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

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Education and Certifications

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Experience

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Languages

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Character Qualities

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• Flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions
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• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
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• Attention to detail
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• Good inter-personal skills
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Good stress management with a sense of humour

Submission of applications:

Applications should be submitted to zonehr.easternafrica@ifrc.org; to be received not later than 17th November, 2011. 

Kindly note that:

1. Only e-mail applications will be accepted.

2. Due to large volume of applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted.


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