Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Plan Kenya Jobs

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan Kenya started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives of poor children, their families and communities using Rights Based Approaches to development.

Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Kenya

Based in Kisumu

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, based at the Kisumu Development Area to implement a two year Banking on Change Project.

The job holder will be responsible for Banking on Change project planning, information gathering and synthesis, reflection and reporting processes.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in BoC Implementation Team decision making.
• Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results.
• Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes.
• Update of the corporate system (PPM) to reflect project achievements.
• Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
• Participate in development of yearly project budgets and project operational plans.
• Review and/or develop monitoring and reporting tools including but not limited to MIS support function for the project and based on the internal work plans as necessary.
• Facilitate undertaking of Baseline Survey and End Term Evaluation Exercises as per plans
• Facilitate collection of quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results indicators as defined in the project agreements
• Review Quality of training and service delivery to GS&L Groups
• Investigate opportunities for further studies as well as facilitate the design and undertaking of agreed on operational research
• Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination systems for evaluation and other special studies.
• Facilitate Annual Participatory Program Review and Reflection and documentation of lessons
• Enhance children participation in planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Based on monitoring results report project progress in appropriate frequencies to Coordinator, the PM and Implementation Team.
• Participate in the development of donor reports with the respective Implementation Team members and ensure the reports are in line with the agreed upon indicators

Qualifications, experience and skills

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics).
• 5-7 years hands on experience in monitoring & evaluation of community-managed microfinance initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills in usage of at least one recognised statistical package
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Demonstrated training skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
• Fluent in written & oral English and Kiswahili.
  
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
• Committed, honest and sincere
• Innovative and independent thinker.

How to apply

Email CV to jobs.plankenya @ plan–international.org

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Plan Kenya Jobs

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan Kenya started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives of poor children, their families and communities using Rights Based Approaches to development.

Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Kenya

Based in Kisumu

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, based at the Kisumu Development Area to implement a two year Banking on Change Project.

The job holder will be responsible for Banking on Change project planning, information gathering and synthesis, reflection and reporting processes.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in BoC Implementation Team decision making.
• Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results.
• Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes.
• Update of the corporate system (PPM) to reflect project achievements.
• Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis.
• Participate in development of yearly project budgets and project operational plans.
• Review and/or develop monitoring and reporting tools including but not limited to MIS support function for the project and based on the internal work plans as necessary.
• Facilitate undertaking of Baseline Survey and End Term Evaluation Exercises as per plans
• Facilitate collection of quantitative and qualitative project progress data on output/results indicators as defined in the project agreements
• Review Quality of training and service delivery to GS&L Groups
• Investigate opportunities for further studies as well as facilitate the design and undertaking of agreed on operational research
• Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination systems for evaluation and other special studies.
• Facilitate Annual Participatory Program Review and Reflection and documentation of lessons
• Enhance children participation in planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Based on monitoring results report project progress in appropriate frequencies to Coordinator, the PM and Implementation Team.
• Participate in the development of donor reports with the respective Implementation Team members and ensure the reports are in line with the agreed upon indicators

Qualifications, experience and skills

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics).
• 5-7 years hands on experience in monitoring & evaluation of community-managed microfinance initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills in usage of at least one recognised statistical package
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Demonstrated training skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
• Fluent in written & oral English and Kiswahili.
  
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Strong negotiation, facilitating and influencing skills
• Committed, honest and sincere
• Innovative and independent thinker.

How to apply

Email CV to jobs.plankenya @ plan–international.org

Project Officer, Learning and Advocacy - Plan Kenya Jobs

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan Kenya started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives of poor children, their families and communities using Rights Based Approaches to development.

Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Kenya

Based in Kisumu

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Project Officer, Learning and Advocacy based at the Kisumu Development Area to implement a two year Banking on Change Project.

The job holder will be responsible for the facilitation and implementation of the Banking on Change Project through coordination and management of the Learning, Advocacy and Communications Component.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in BoC Implementation Team decision making.
• Continuously monitor the Banking on Change Project progress consistently to achieve an in-depth understanding on what works and capture and document outcomes accurately
• Strengthen the Partnership voice in advocacy.
• Communicate Partnership aims to external audiences and seek external support
• Maintain a high standard of knowledge sharing and learning amongst the Partners.
• Keeping all parties informed and engaged to derive maximum benefit of the unique partnership set up.
• Promoting the success stories of the initiative and insights on innovation to savings-led microfinance practitioners and stakeholders.
• Manage the relationship with stakeholders and development partners.
• Prepare project reports and ensure reporting in time.
• Strengthen existing and build new channels for networking and sharing information.
• Draw on external and internal knowledge and learning to shape innovation and maintain high performance
• Document best practices and learning and ensure these are shared within the organization, with partners and with other stakeholders and utilized.
• Document and communicate methodologies, innovation and lessons developed by this initiative both with respect to Partnership working and savings-led microfinance.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, experience and skills

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics) or law.
• 4- 6 years hands on experience engaging in microfinance advocacy.
• Facilitation and training in advocacy and governance.
• Strong Analytical, Documentation and Communication skills
• Facilitation, training and social mobilization skills
• Experience with process of engaging in advocacy initiatives in microfinance sector.
• Advocacy and Governance skills with bias on microfinance.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Committed, honest and sincere

How to apply

Email: jobs.plankenya @ plan–international.org

Project Officer, Learning and Advocacy - Plan Kenya Jobs

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan Kenya started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to improving the lives of poor children, their families and communities using Rights Based Approaches to development.

Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Kenya

Based in Kisumu

Plan Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Project Officer, Learning and Advocacy based at the Kisumu Development Area to implement a two year Banking on Change Project.

The job holder will be responsible for the facilitation and implementation of the Banking on Change Project through coordination and management of the Learning, Advocacy and Communications Component.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in BoC Implementation Team decision making.
• Continuously monitor the Banking on Change Project progress consistently to achieve an in-depth understanding on what works and capture and document outcomes accurately
• Strengthen the Partnership voice in advocacy.
• Communicate Partnership aims to external audiences and seek external support
• Maintain a high standard of knowledge sharing and learning amongst the Partners.
• Keeping all parties informed and engaged to derive maximum benefit of the unique partnership set up.
• Promoting the success stories of the initiative and insights on innovation to savings-led microfinance practitioners and stakeholders.
• Manage the relationship with stakeholders and development partners.
• Prepare project reports and ensure reporting in time.
• Strengthen existing and build new channels for networking and sharing information.
• Draw on external and internal knowledge and learning to shape innovation and maintain high performance
• Document best practices and learning and ensure these are shared within the organization, with partners and with other stakeholders and utilized.
• Document and communicate methodologies, innovation and lessons developed by this initiative both with respect to Partnership working and savings-led microfinance.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, experience and skills

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology, anthropology, economics) or law.
• 4- 6 years hands on experience engaging in microfinance advocacy.
• Facilitation and training in advocacy and governance.
• Strong Analytical, Documentation and Communication skills
• Facilitation, training and social mobilization skills
• Experience with process of engaging in advocacy initiatives in microfinance sector.
• Advocacy and Governance skills with bias on microfinance.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
• Willingness to work with communities at all levels.
• Strong team building and motivational skills
• Committed, honest and sincere

How to apply

Email: jobs.plankenya @ plan–international.org

DDR/AVR Team Leader (Garowe and South Central Somalia) - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Jobs

I. Position Information

Title: DDR/AVR Team Leader (Garowe and South Central Somalia)

Contract Type: Service Contract

Level: SC9

Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension

Duty Station: Nairobi (with frequent travel to Somalia)

Date of issue: 12th March 2010

Closing Date: 31st March 2010

Location: Kenya

II. Organizational Context

The UNDP Rule of Law and Security Programme (ROLS) is comprised of 5 components that are programmatically and operationally linked. The project components are: judiciary, law enforcement, human rights and gender, Demobilization, Disarmament & reintegration (DDR)/Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and mine action.

Within the framework of the Rule of Law and Security Programme, the DDR/AVR Project aims to break the cycle of violence through a two-sided approach. On the preventive side, peaceful conflict management shall neutralize factors generating armed violence.

On the curative side, rehabilitated victims shall be able to overcome trauma and reintegrate into society. The combined effort will generate the essential pre-conditions at the community level to conduct a community based DDR exercise. Data collected through the network of community based organizations working with the project will be analyzed through an Observatory on violence thus, enabling the measure of violence.

The success of the DDR/AVR project relies on a broad partnership with UN agencies and NGOs but more importantly, with key actors in the targeted communities. This will maximize coherence and facilitate the emergence of a consensus towards concrete measures to definitively break the cycle of violence and provides the basis at the community level to reinstitute rule of law and security.

The Team Leader will report to the DDR/AVR Project Manager. The Team Leader will make routine decisions upon his/her own authority within established guidelines.

The DDR/AVR Team Leader works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the sub office and CO.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

• Ensure liaison of the DDR/AVR project with the Somali government, civil society and partner NGOs.
• Provide project management support at field level in line with DDR/AVR project objectives.
• Ensure administration and financial management support to the DDR/AVR project and partnership agreements.
• Promote teamwork among DDR/AVR project staff.
• Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

1. Ensure liaison of the DDR/AVR project with Somali government, civil society and partner NGOs by focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Develop and maintains relationships with DDR/AVR counterparts, holds regular briefings and shares relevant reports and documentation;
• Acts as a liaison focal point on behalf of the DDR/AVR project within the region for all government, civil society and partner relations;
• Organize and support project missions to the region; develop agenda and ensure logistical support;
• Represent the interest of the DDR/AVR project and promote its ideology.

2. Provide project management support at field level in line with the DDR/AVR project objectives by focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Provide direction in full collaboration with the DDR/AVR Project Manager to project staff at the field level based on the policies and strategies of the project and make recommendation to project management on ways to increase project impact;
• Manage agreements signed by UNDP and the civil society/partner NGOs;
• Support the recruitment, evaluation and capacity building of project staff;
• Ensure cohesion, coordination and appropriate sequencing of activities and interventions through the development of a consolidate team work plan;
• Support project staff and coordinate their activities to attain the objectives of the project work-plan, monitor and report progress through weekly coordination meeting with project staff;
• Implement the monitoring and evaluation framework, support the development of indicators and data collection, coordinate the analysis of project outputs and work with the team to develop and recommend corrective actions;
• Support project staff to identify areas of collaboration and synergies between the project and other sectors of activities within UNDP, with the UN agencies, NGOs and government programmes and projects;
• Support the implementation of the communication strategy for the project;
• Encourage and promote active and full participation of local stakeholders in the project in order to promote ownership and empowerment;
• Promotes identification and submit to management synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the project for organizational sharing and learning;
• Ensuring that programme resources are used in a balanced way (according to approved work plans) that confirms the application of the Human Rights Based approach and contributes to peace building; and
• Maintaining regular contact with the UNDP Project Management (in Nairobi) for information sharing and problem solving. This includes undertaking regular monitoring visits to project sites, ensuring project documents are in compliance with UNDP policies and procedures and reporting on Project progress and constraints;
• Prepare quarterly reports including achievement in each outcomes, challenges, corrective actions, lessons learned, partnership and coordination, operations.

3. Ensure administration and financial management support to the DDR/AVR project and partnership agreements by focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Consolidate budget based on the project work-plan;
• Consolidate and organize, in collaboration with Operations Unit, Expression of Interest (EOI) and other procurement processes on behalf of the project, analyze partners applications and recommend partnership in accordance with UNDP processes;
• Oversees partnership arrangements with local partners;
• Provide leadership in oversight of effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement, efficient logistics and sound financial management;
• Liaise with operations staff in sub-office and project administration assistant in Nairobi on all operational matters and financial expenditures and transactions;
• Ensure strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations.

4. Promote teamwork among DDR/AVR project staff focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Promote cross-unit teamwork and the development of management and operational skills of the team members, through coaching and mentoring;
• Identify and discuss tension point between the team members in order to nurture and facilitates team building;

5. Facilitate knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identify and synthesize lessons learnt on DDR/AVR;
• Identification and synthesis of best practices related to armed violence reduction, small arms control and community safety;
• Identification and analysis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to community safety and their implementation;
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of training/briefings to UN staff on armed violence reduction, small arms control and community safety.

IV. Impact of Results

The Team Leader supports knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following outputs:

• Consolidated work-plan per outcome including budget;
• Learning work plan established and executed for individual team members and the team;
• Timely submission of quarterly report;
• Established database on approved partner agencies;
• Established positive image of the project.

V. Competencies and critical success factors

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge and Learning Management

• Contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.
• Builds knowledge in at least one practice areas, and shares.
• Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on related issues.
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to conduct results-based management and reporting
• Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration

Management and Leadership

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in social science, local development or related field with 5 years for experience.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience is required and preferably in the UN system.
• Experience in project management with proven ability for leadership.
• Experience in the UN system or NGO is an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Ms. Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Knowledge of DDR and Conflict Management an asset.
• Prior knowledge in administration and finance.
• Somali National/born in Somalia, with ability to travel in all regions of Somalia, with a focus on Garowe and South Central.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Somali, good written and oral skills.

VII. Terms of Service

This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under a Service Contract serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP.

The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.

How to apply

VIII. Submission of application

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st March 2010.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it together with Curriculum Vitae on the online application.

The P11 Form can be obtained from the link below:
http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

DDR/AVR Team Leader (Garowe and South Central Somalia) - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Jobs

I. Position Information

Title: DDR/AVR Team Leader (Garowe and South Central Somalia)

Contract Type: Service Contract

Level: SC9

Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension

Duty Station: Nairobi (with frequent travel to Somalia)

Date of issue: 12th March 2010

Closing Date: 31st March 2010

Location: Kenya

II. Organizational Context

The UNDP Rule of Law and Security Programme (ROLS) is comprised of 5 components that are programmatically and operationally linked. The project components are: judiciary, law enforcement, human rights and gender, Demobilization, Disarmament & reintegration (DDR)/Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and mine action.

Within the framework of the Rule of Law and Security Programme, the DDR/AVR Project aims to break the cycle of violence through a two-sided approach. On the preventive side, peaceful conflict management shall neutralize factors generating armed violence.

On the curative side, rehabilitated victims shall be able to overcome trauma and reintegrate into society. The combined effort will generate the essential pre-conditions at the community level to conduct a community based DDR exercise. Data collected through the network of community based organizations working with the project will be analyzed through an Observatory on violence thus, enabling the measure of violence.

The success of the DDR/AVR project relies on a broad partnership with UN agencies and NGOs but more importantly, with key actors in the targeted communities. This will maximize coherence and facilitate the emergence of a consensus towards concrete measures to definitively break the cycle of violence and provides the basis at the community level to reinstitute rule of law and security.

The Team Leader will report to the DDR/AVR Project Manager. The Team Leader will make routine decisions upon his/her own authority within established guidelines.

The DDR/AVR Team Leader works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the sub office and CO.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

• Ensure liaison of the DDR/AVR project with the Somali government, civil society and partner NGOs.
• Provide project management support at field level in line with DDR/AVR project objectives.
• Ensure administration and financial management support to the DDR/AVR project and partnership agreements.
• Promote teamwork among DDR/AVR project staff.
• Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

1. Ensure liaison of the DDR/AVR project with Somali government, civil society and partner NGOs by focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Develop and maintains relationships with DDR/AVR counterparts, holds regular briefings and shares relevant reports and documentation;
• Acts as a liaison focal point on behalf of the DDR/AVR project within the region for all government, civil society and partner relations;
• Organize and support project missions to the region; develop agenda and ensure logistical support;
• Represent the interest of the DDR/AVR project and promote its ideology.

2. Provide project management support at field level in line with the DDR/AVR project objectives by focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Provide direction in full collaboration with the DDR/AVR Project Manager to project staff at the field level based on the policies and strategies of the project and make recommendation to project management on ways to increase project impact;
• Manage agreements signed by UNDP and the civil society/partner NGOs;
• Support the recruitment, evaluation and capacity building of project staff;
• Ensure cohesion, coordination and appropriate sequencing of activities and interventions through the development of a consolidate team work plan;
• Support project staff and coordinate their activities to attain the objectives of the project work-plan, monitor and report progress through weekly coordination meeting with project staff;
• Implement the monitoring and evaluation framework, support the development of indicators and data collection, coordinate the analysis of project outputs and work with the team to develop and recommend corrective actions;
• Support project staff to identify areas of collaboration and synergies between the project and other sectors of activities within UNDP, with the UN agencies, NGOs and government programmes and projects;
• Support the implementation of the communication strategy for the project;
• Encourage and promote active and full participation of local stakeholders in the project in order to promote ownership and empowerment;
• Promotes identification and submit to management synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the project for organizational sharing and learning;
• Ensuring that programme resources are used in a balanced way (according to approved work plans) that confirms the application of the Human Rights Based approach and contributes to peace building; and
• Maintaining regular contact with the UNDP Project Management (in Nairobi) for information sharing and problem solving. This includes undertaking regular monitoring visits to project sites, ensuring project documents are in compliance with UNDP policies and procedures and reporting on Project progress and constraints;
• Prepare quarterly reports including achievement in each outcomes, challenges, corrective actions, lessons learned, partnership and coordination, operations.

3. Ensure administration and financial management support to the DDR/AVR project and partnership agreements by focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Consolidate budget based on the project work-plan;
• Consolidate and organize, in collaboration with Operations Unit, Expression of Interest (EOI) and other procurement processes on behalf of the project, analyze partners applications and recommend partnership in accordance with UNDP processes;
• Oversees partnership arrangements with local partners;
• Provide leadership in oversight of effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement, efficient logistics and sound financial management;
• Liaise with operations staff in sub-office and project administration assistant in Nairobi on all operational matters and financial expenditures and transactions;
• Ensure strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations.

4. Promote teamwork among DDR/AVR project staff focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Promote cross-unit teamwork and the development of management and operational skills of the team members, through coaching and mentoring;
• Identify and discuss tension point between the team members in order to nurture and facilitates team building;

5. Facilitate knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Identify and synthesize lessons learnt on DDR/AVR;
• Identification and synthesis of best practices related to armed violence reduction, small arms control and community safety;
• Identification and analysis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to community safety and their implementation;
• Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organization of training/briefings to UN staff on armed violence reduction, small arms control and community safety.

IV. Impact of Results

The Team Leader supports knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following outputs:

• Consolidated work-plan per outcome including budget;
• Learning work plan established and executed for individual team members and the team;
• Timely submission of quarterly report;
• Established database on approved partner agencies;
• Established positive image of the project.

V. Competencies and critical success factors

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge and Learning Management

• Contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.
• Builds knowledge in at least one practice areas, and shares.
• Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on related issues.
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to conduct results-based management and reporting
• Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration

Management and Leadership

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent in social science, local development or related field with 5 years for experience.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience is required and preferably in the UN system.
• Experience in project management with proven ability for leadership.
• Experience in the UN system or NGO is an asset.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (Ms. Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Knowledge of DDR and Conflict Management an asset.
• Prior knowledge in administration and finance.
• Somali National/born in Somalia, with ability to travel in all regions of Somalia, with a focus on Garowe and South Central.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Somali, good written and oral skills.

VII. Terms of Service

This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under a Service Contract serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP.

The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.

How to apply

VIII. Submission of application

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/

The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st March 2010.

Applicants are required to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it together with Curriculum Vitae on the online application.

The P11 Form can be obtained from the link below:
http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Programme Manager - Kenya: SolarAid Jobs

SolarAid is an innovative and fast-growing charity working in Argentina, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia that aims to enable the world’s poorest people to have access to clean, renewable power.

SolarAid carries out micro solar projects – training local entrepreneurs to sell small scale solar devices such as solar powered radios and lamps – and installs small solar systems on community centres, medical clinics, schools and other such communal infrastructure.

Closing date: 05 Apr 2010
Location: Kenya

Mission for this post

The Programme Manager will lead our programme in Kenya, reporting to the Head of Programmes. The mission of the Programme Manager is to build and manage a strong, high performing team with superior talent at every level.

The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring that the team hits or exceeds all programme targets, meets all reporting deadlines and operates within budget.

Objectives for this post for first 12 months

1. Oversee installation of macrosolar systems schools and clinics, ensuring that all project targets are met
2. Achieve ambitious microsolar sales and entrepreneur recruitment targets
3. Recruit a team of A-player interns and staff who will successfully implement the programme
4. Ensure that all financial and programme narrative reports are submitted internally and externally on time, in the correct format and to a high standard

Duties and Responsibilities

A Project Management

• Develop and implement robust and ambitious project implementation timeline and strategy
• Set monthly microsolar sales and revenue targets
• Work closely with the UK programmes team to ensure consistency with SolarAid UK
• Ensure team fully adopts SolarAid’s M&E system which enables SolarAid to document and learn more about the impact of its work
• Identify and implement most cost effective method of installing quality solar systems on communal infrastructure
• Identify, implement and document most effective method for distributing microsolar products at scale
• Where necessary, develop strong relationships with partners, local and national governments to enable us to meet and exceed targets
• Ensure that SolarAid is complying with all in country legal requirements
• Ensure that end of year targets are met and within budget

Reporting

Responsible for ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met. You will be expected to ensure that the following reports are delivered on time to a satisfactory standard:

1. Monthly Financial reports (Internal)
2. Monthly Programme Reports (Internal)
3. Donor Reports (External)
4. In country reports to trustees and other legal bodies

Skills/ knowledge

1. Proven knowledge and experience of implementing programmes in Africa
2. Demonstrated ability to take the initiative, lead on project implementation
3. Ability to write regular and comprehensive reports for both SolarAid and donor use
4. Demonstrated skills in leadership and management
5. Ability to prepare budgets and to monitor expenditure against budgets
6. Strong people skills with ability to support, supervise and motivate professional staff
7. Able to make decisions, take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the decisions made
8. Excellent communication, representational and negotiation skills
9. Excellent oral and written English
10. Computer literacy (project planning, spreadsheets, word processing, email/internet)
11. Educated to degree level, preferably with management training

Experience

• Experience of managing human and financial resources that demonstrates ability to set objectives, monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes
• Experience of leading effective teams and implementing ambitious programmes in Africa.

Other

• Commitment to and sympathy with SolarAid’s purpose, vision and values
• Participative and collaborative working approach
• Self starting, passionate, trustworthy, dependable and decisive leader who communicates effectively and consistently works efficiently to high standards

Terms and conditions

• Full-time
• Probationary period: six months, after which there will be a review and confirmation in post or otherwise.
• You will also be required to spend 3 months working alongside the SolarAid UK team during the probationary period
• Notice period: one week within probationary period, one month thereafter.
• Annual leave: 25 days
• Length: two year contract.
• Opportunities for training and personal development will be made available.
• The employee will have a contract of employment containing more details of the terms and conditions relating to the post.

How to apply

Applicants should put CV and covering letter into one folder entitled:

Name_Surname Programme_Manager_Kenya_2010
(e.g.James_Smith_Programme_Manager_Kenya_2010)

Applications should be emailed to: recruitment @ solar-aid.org

Note: Your covering letter must clearly explain how you meet the skills, qualifications and criteria as set out in the job description

Programme Manager - Kenya: SolarAid Jobs

SolarAid is an innovative and fast-growing charity working in Argentina, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia that aims to enable the world’s poorest people to have access to clean, renewable power.

SolarAid carries out micro solar projects – training local entrepreneurs to sell small scale solar devices such as solar powered radios and lamps – and installs small solar systems on community centres, medical clinics, schools and other such communal infrastructure.

Closing date: 05 Apr 2010
Location: Kenya

Mission for this post

The Programme Manager will lead our programme in Kenya, reporting to the Head of Programmes. The mission of the Programme Manager is to build and manage a strong, high performing team with superior talent at every level.

The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring that the team hits or exceeds all programme targets, meets all reporting deadlines and operates within budget.

Objectives for this post for first 12 months

1. Oversee installation of macrosolar systems schools and clinics, ensuring that all project targets are met
2. Achieve ambitious microsolar sales and entrepreneur recruitment targets
3. Recruit a team of A-player interns and staff who will successfully implement the programme
4. Ensure that all financial and programme narrative reports are submitted internally and externally on time, in the correct format and to a high standard

Duties and Responsibilities

A Project Management

• Develop and implement robust and ambitious project implementation timeline and strategy
• Set monthly microsolar sales and revenue targets
• Work closely with the UK programmes team to ensure consistency with SolarAid UK
• Ensure team fully adopts SolarAid’s M&E system which enables SolarAid to document and learn more about the impact of its work
• Identify and implement most cost effective method of installing quality solar systems on communal infrastructure
• Identify, implement and document most effective method for distributing microsolar products at scale
• Where necessary, develop strong relationships with partners, local and national governments to enable us to meet and exceed targets
• Ensure that SolarAid is complying with all in country legal requirements
• Ensure that end of year targets are met and within budget

Reporting

Responsible for ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met. You will be expected to ensure that the following reports are delivered on time to a satisfactory standard:

1. Monthly Financial reports (Internal)
2. Monthly Programme Reports (Internal)
3. Donor Reports (External)
4. In country reports to trustees and other legal bodies

Skills/ knowledge

1. Proven knowledge and experience of implementing programmes in Africa
2. Demonstrated ability to take the initiative, lead on project implementation
3. Ability to write regular and comprehensive reports for both SolarAid and donor use
4. Demonstrated skills in leadership and management
5. Ability to prepare budgets and to monitor expenditure against budgets
6. Strong people skills with ability to support, supervise and motivate professional staff
7. Able to make decisions, take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the decisions made
8. Excellent communication, representational and negotiation skills
9. Excellent oral and written English
10. Computer literacy (project planning, spreadsheets, word processing, email/internet)
11. Educated to degree level, preferably with management training

Experience

• Experience of managing human and financial resources that demonstrates ability to set objectives, monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes
• Experience of leading effective teams and implementing ambitious programmes in Africa.

Other

• Commitment to and sympathy with SolarAid’s purpose, vision and values
• Participative and collaborative working approach
• Self starting, passionate, trustworthy, dependable and decisive leader who communicates effectively and consistently works efficiently to high standards

Terms and conditions

• Full-time
• Probationary period: six months, after which there will be a review and confirmation in post or otherwise.
• You will also be required to spend 3 months working alongside the SolarAid UK team during the probationary period
• Notice period: one week within probationary period, one month thereafter.
• Annual leave: 25 days
• Length: two year contract.
• Opportunities for training and personal development will be made available.
• The employee will have a contract of employment containing more details of the terms and conditions relating to the post.

How to apply

Applicants should put CV and covering letter into one folder entitled:

Name_Surname Programme_Manager_Kenya_2010
(e.g.James_Smith_Programme_Manager_Kenya_2010)

Applications should be emailed to: recruitment @ solar-aid.org

Note: Your covering letter must clearly explain how you meet the skills, qualifications and criteria as set out in the job description

Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) - One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff Consultancy

nvitation to Tender for a One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff

Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) invites potential consultancy firm to conduct a one-off comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staffs as per the following particulars:

Introduction

Three Save the Children member organizations – Save the Children US, Save the Children UK and Save the Children Sweden have been working separately in South Sudan for over 25 years until 31st October 2009 from 1st November 2009 these organizations were unified as Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) to create a stronger voice for children in South Sudan. Save the Children UK is the Managing Member (MM) and Save the Children Sweden and Save the Children US are Participating Members.

Purpose of comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey

The unification has resulted in one unified programme structure. Before the unification a comprehensive salary survey was not conducted but a preliminary assessment was done to guide the change process.

During the staff transition process SCiSS used the ‘BIG TENT’ approach where all the programmes in their current operation areas and all the staffs of the three organizations were merged into one programme structure with a new Grade/salary band designed to accommodate this staffing.

SCiSS has two categories of staffs – Internationally Appointed Staffs and Nationally Appointed Staffs. Currently the total workforce is 440 of which 407 are nationally appointed staff and 33 are International staff.

The management of SCiSS has observed that using the “BIG TENT’ approach has resulted in various inconsistencies. SCiSS would therefore like to commission a consultancy firm to carry out a one-off comprehensive review of the salary package of nationally appointed staffs.

This review will include basic salary, allowances and benefits and analyze the internal realities and external market comparators and get the basic data within the recommendations on how to address these issues.

The objectives of the comprehensive salary, allowances and benefits survey are:

1. To scope current internal and external conditions within SCiSS structure related to the salary package prevailing within SCiSS.
2. To review the effectiveness of the current grading framework salary structure
3. To recommend adjustments to staff salary, allowances and benefits from the outcome of the job evaluation and market comparators survey.

Survey Methodology

The commissioned consultancy firm shall:

1) Conduct comprehensive analytical Job Evaluation based on the job profile using agreed Job Evaluation parameters that underpin judgements on appropriate grading. This may require field travel.

2) Collect information using survey questionnaire on market rate survey and allowances and benefits survey of comparator organizations in South Sudan (that are agreed by SCiSS to be surveyed) to develop competitive pay level and salary structure.

3) Review the value of the typical allowances and benefits that are found in the market from such comparators. With the results of 1 and 2, the consultancy firm will review the current grad structure and design relevant grade and pay structure and allocate all jobs to the structure of SCiSS.

4) The first draft should be ready for submission to CD and SMT by 15th June 2010.

5) Submit final report by 1st July 2010.

The time frame of conducting and finalizing the survey will run from mid April 2010 to 1st July 2010.

Requirements from the Consultancy firm

• Proven track of experience in the area of compensation and benefit for international organization.
• Experience in dealing with salary survey for non profit organizations will be an asset.
• Familiar with labour market issues in South Sudan
• Ability to work precisely, fast and to the point.

The tendering firm will solely be responsible for their own expenses in preparing the tender and subsequent negotiations with SCiSS if any.

Submission of Tender Document

a) technical proposal with timeline of the study

b) Company Profile; Registration and license document; contact details, experience in work in similar tasks.

c) CV’s of professionals that will be carrying out the survey.

d) Contacts of three referees from organizations that employed the firm for similar type of services.

e) Full cost in USD and breakdown of related costs including taxes and travel costs.

Consultants interested in tendering for the work should submit their TENDER DOCUMENTS in a sealed envelop marked Comprehensive Salary Survey for Save the Children in South Sudan and addressed to the attention of Save the Children in South Sudan at our offices in Nairobi, Save the Children UK, Riverside Mews off Riverside Drive P.O. Box 39664 – 00623 Nairobi, in the “Tender Box”situated at the reception desk.

The Tender will be closed on 10 April 2010 by 17:00pm.

The Tender will be opened on 12 April 2010 at 2:00pm and Tender applicants or their offical representative should be present during the opening ceremony.

Full details of the Consultancy tender can be downloaded by sending a blank e-mail to salarysurvey @ savethechildren.org.sd.

Save the Children in South Sudan is not bound to accept any tenders submitted and reserves the right to cancel the offer fully or partially.

Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) - One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff Consultancy

nvitation to Tender for a One-Off Comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staff

Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) invites potential consultancy firm to conduct a one-off comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey for Nationally Appointed Staffs as per the following particulars:

Introduction

Three Save the Children member organizations – Save the Children US, Save the Children UK and Save the Children Sweden have been working separately in South Sudan for over 25 years until 31st October 2009 from 1st November 2009 these organizations were unified as Save the Children in South Sudan (SCiSS) to create a stronger voice for children in South Sudan. Save the Children UK is the Managing Member (MM) and Save the Children Sweden and Save the Children US are Participating Members.

Purpose of comprehensive Salary, Allowances and Benefits Survey

The unification has resulted in one unified programme structure. Before the unification a comprehensive salary survey was not conducted but a preliminary assessment was done to guide the change process.

During the staff transition process SCiSS used the ‘BIG TENT’ approach where all the programmes in their current operation areas and all the staffs of the three organizations were merged into one programme structure with a new Grade/salary band designed to accommodate this staffing.

SCiSS has two categories of staffs – Internationally Appointed Staffs and Nationally Appointed Staffs. Currently the total workforce is 440 of which 407 are nationally appointed staff and 33 are International staff.

The management of SCiSS has observed that using the “BIG TENT’ approach has resulted in various inconsistencies. SCiSS would therefore like to commission a consultancy firm to carry out a one-off comprehensive review of the salary package of nationally appointed staffs.

This review will include basic salary, allowances and benefits and analyze the internal realities and external market comparators and get the basic data within the recommendations on how to address these issues.

The objectives of the comprehensive salary, allowances and benefits survey are:

1. To scope current internal and external conditions within SCiSS structure related to the salary package prevailing within SCiSS.
2. To review the effectiveness of the current grading framework salary structure
3. To recommend adjustments to staff salary, allowances and benefits from the outcome of the job evaluation and market comparators survey.

Survey Methodology

The commissioned consultancy firm shall:

1) Conduct comprehensive analytical Job Evaluation based on the job profile using agreed Job Evaluation parameters that underpin judgements on appropriate grading. This may require field travel.

2) Collect information using survey questionnaire on market rate survey and allowances and benefits survey of comparator organizations in South Sudan (that are agreed by SCiSS to be surveyed) to develop competitive pay level and salary structure.

3) Review the value of the typical allowances and benefits that are found in the market from such comparators. With the results of 1 and 2, the consultancy firm will review the current grad structure and design relevant grade and pay structure and allocate all jobs to the structure of SCiSS.

4) The first draft should be ready for submission to CD and SMT by 15th June 2010.

5) Submit final report by 1st July 2010.

The time frame of conducting and finalizing the survey will run from mid April 2010 to 1st July 2010.

Requirements from the Consultancy firm

• Proven track of experience in the area of compensation and benefit for international organization.
• Experience in dealing with salary survey for non profit organizations will be an asset.
• Familiar with labour market issues in South Sudan
• Ability to work precisely, fast and to the point.

The tendering firm will solely be responsible for their own expenses in preparing the tender and subsequent negotiations with SCiSS if any.

Submission of Tender Document

a) technical proposal with timeline of the study

b) Company Profile; Registration and license document; contact details, experience in work in similar tasks.

c) CV’s of professionals that will be carrying out the survey.

d) Contacts of three referees from organizations that employed the firm for similar type of services.

e) Full cost in USD and breakdown of related costs including taxes and travel costs.

Consultants interested in tendering for the work should submit their TENDER DOCUMENTS in a sealed envelop marked Comprehensive Salary Survey for Save the Children in South Sudan and addressed to the attention of Save the Children in South Sudan at our offices in Nairobi, Save the Children UK, Riverside Mews off Riverside Drive P.O. Box 39664 – 00623 Nairobi, in the “Tender Box”situated at the reception desk.

The Tender will be closed on 10 April 2010 by 17:00pm.

The Tender will be opened on 12 April 2010 at 2:00pm and Tender applicants or their offical representative should be present during the opening ceremony.

Full details of the Consultancy tender can be downloaded by sending a blank e-mail to salarysurvey @ savethechildren.org.sd.

Save the Children in South Sudan is not bound to accept any tenders submitted and reserves the right to cancel the offer fully or partially.

Regional Technical Advisor, Africa, Youth Savings - Save the Children Alliance Jobs

YouthSave is a proposed multi-year project to develop and test the development and commercial impacts of youth savings accounts (YSAs) in 4 countries.

The project will represent the largest initiative to date to research youth demand for savings facilities in developing countries, and to satisfy that demand by developing commercially viable savings services in conjunction with local financial institutions (FIs).

YouthSave also includes a significant research component, with plans to implement a landmark experimental/quasi-experimental impact study of the effect of YSA usage on youth development.

Closing date: 24 Mar 2010

Location: Kenya - Accra, Ghana or Nairobi, Kenya

YouthSave’s Regional Technical Advisor for Africa (RTA) will be responsible for the design and execution of YouthSave’s program of technical assistance (TA) and project support to partner FIs in Africa.

He/she will ensure high-level relationship management with partner FIs, evaluate their TA needs, create a program of customized technical support necessary to develop and roll-out one YouthSave-supported youth savings product/service per FI (procuring or directly providing specialized TA as necessary), structure project support for the development and roll-out of the product, ad provide ad hoc consulting to FI management.

He/she will be assisted in the day-to-day management of TA and project support by one full-time Program Manager in each African country. The RTA will also serve as a key project spokesperson within Africa, representing the YouthSave Consortium at industry/stakeholder gatherings and to practitioner and policy audiences, and contributing to Consortium communications products.

Required Experience

Ten to 15 years experience in retail banking/financial services in developing countries, with focus on low-income clients, and at least 5 years in senior management capacity.

A track record of successfully managing the full cycle of product development, preferably in retail banking/financial institutions, including market research, prototype design and refinement, piloting, and roll-out.

Demonstrated ability to lead innovation/consulting projects, effectively communicating results and delivering sound recommendations to top-level enterprise managers.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to track and manage the teams in multiple locations. Strong preference for Africa experience.

Familiarity with youth development field and NGO operations and foreign language skills a plus.

Job Location: Preferably Accra, Ghana or Nairobi, Kenya

How to apply

Submit resume and cover letter on-line to www.savethechildren.org under "Careers" refernce number 4453

Regional Technical Advisor, Africa, Youth Savings - Save the Children Alliance Jobs

YouthSave is a proposed multi-year project to develop and test the development and commercial impacts of youth savings accounts (YSAs) in 4 countries.

The project will represent the largest initiative to date to research youth demand for savings facilities in developing countries, and to satisfy that demand by developing commercially viable savings services in conjunction with local financial institutions (FIs).

YouthSave also includes a significant research component, with plans to implement a landmark experimental/quasi-experimental impact study of the effect of YSA usage on youth development.

Closing date: 24 Mar 2010

Location: Kenya - Accra, Ghana or Nairobi, Kenya

YouthSave’s Regional Technical Advisor for Africa (RTA) will be responsible for the design and execution of YouthSave’s program of technical assistance (TA) and project support to partner FIs in Africa.

He/she will ensure high-level relationship management with partner FIs, evaluate their TA needs, create a program of customized technical support necessary to develop and roll-out one YouthSave-supported youth savings product/service per FI (procuring or directly providing specialized TA as necessary), structure project support for the development and roll-out of the product, ad provide ad hoc consulting to FI management.

He/she will be assisted in the day-to-day management of TA and project support by one full-time Program Manager in each African country. The RTA will also serve as a key project spokesperson within Africa, representing the YouthSave Consortium at industry/stakeholder gatherings and to practitioner and policy audiences, and contributing to Consortium communications products.

Required Experience

Ten to 15 years experience in retail banking/financial services in developing countries, with focus on low-income clients, and at least 5 years in senior management capacity.

A track record of successfully managing the full cycle of product development, preferably in retail banking/financial institutions, including market research, prototype design and refinement, piloting, and roll-out.

Demonstrated ability to lead innovation/consulting projects, effectively communicating results and delivering sound recommendations to top-level enterprise managers.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to track and manage the teams in multiple locations. Strong preference for Africa experience.

Familiarity with youth development field and NGO operations and foreign language skills a plus.

Job Location: Preferably Accra, Ghana or Nairobi, Kenya

How to apply

Submit resume and cover letter on-line to www.savethechildren.org under "Careers" refernce number 4453

Director, Technical, Africa - Family Health International (FHI) Jobs

Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improve lives through a highly diversified program of research.

Since our inception in 1971, FHI has formed partnerships with national governments and local communities in dozens of countries throughout the developing world to support lasting improvements in the health of individuals and the effectiveness of health care systems.

Closing date: 03 May 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improve lives through a highly diversified program of research. Since our inception in 1971, FHI has formed partnerships with national governments and local communities in dozens of countries throughout the developing world to support lasting improvements in the health of individuals and the effectiveness of health care systems. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Director, Technical, Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position Responsibilities:

The Director, Technical, Africa provides coordination, management and support of FHI technical assistance efforts in Africa. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Vice President, Capacity Building & Delivery and closely collaborates and coordinates efforts with other technical staff in other departments within the Capacity Building and Delivery, Health and Development Sciences and Operational Support Divisions.

Main responsibilities include: Assists in planning, coordinating and implementing technical assistance and support and related capacity building within the African region; Provides training and mentoring of technical assistance staff working at the country level and links them to FHI’s global resources for technical assistance; Supervises technical assistance staff working and/or based in the region; Oversees clinical trials support/monitoring team.

Minimum Requirements:

MD/PhD in relevant field and 7-11 years of relevant experience that includes 5 years supervisory experience or Masters of Public Health or related degree with 9-11 years of relevant experience and at least 5 years of supervisory experience.

French or Portuguese language capabilities preferred.

Ability to travel within the region up to 50% of the time.

FHI has a competitive compensation package.

How to apply

Interested candidates may register online through FHI's Career Center here or through the International Employment section at http://www.fhi.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Assistant Accountant - Operations: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Jobs in Kenya

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), generates science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and uses its research to ensure that policies and practices benefit the poor and the environment.

Our vision is an 'agroforestry transformation' in the developing world—a massive increase in the use of trees on landscapes by smallholder rural households to ensure security in food, nutrition, income, health, shelter and energy, and a regenerated environment.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the World Agroforerestry Centre (ICRAF) conducts research in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The position

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is recruiting for the position of Assistant Accountant - Operations to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya reporting directly to the Finance Manager - Operations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Management of staff personal accounts and Payroll control accounts.
• Management of associated organizations accounts.
• Invoicing, follow-up, accounts allocation and reconciliation of the hosted institutions accounts on a monthly basis.
• Payment of non staff such as local and foreign consultants as stipulated in their specific contracts or consultancy agreements and reconciliations thereof.
  
• Maintaining and updating the consultancy log.
  
• Ensure that all withholding tax on consultancies are remitted to the Government on time
• Periodic payments relating to trainees and students, contracts of service and reconciliations thereof
• Preparation of payroll related journals and Charge backs before the end of the month and upload the same in the financial system.
• Ensure that all ICRAF deposits held by other institutions are supported by confirmation.
• Prepare all information and data required for the conduct of internal and external auditing of the Centers accounts.
• Processing medical insurance for staff, preparation of the journal thereof and reconciliation of the Insurance account.
• Timely processing of house rent payments for all Internationally Recruited Staff in HQ and in the regions.

Minimum qualification and experience required for this position

• A Bachelors degree in Commerce or equivalent
• Preference will be given to a CPA 2 holder
• Minimum of three (3) years experience ideally in an international organization
• In depth knowledge of accounting software especially Sun Accounting System
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access a prerequisite).
• Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment.

The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years, renewable subject to a six (6) month probation period, assessment of performance, and availability of resources.

ICRAF offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment, believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications/competencies/skills and a detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone and fax numbers and email address).

Applications should indicate “Application for an Assistant Accountant - Operations” on their application letters OR email submissions.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), P.O. Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru @ cgiar.org. Applications will be considered until 17th March 2010.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about ICRAF by accessing our web site: http://www.worldagroforestry.org

Assistant Accountant - Operations: World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Jobs in Kenya

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), generates science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and uses its research to ensure that policies and practices benefit the poor and the environment.

Our vision is an 'agroforestry transformation' in the developing world—a massive increase in the use of trees on landscapes by smallholder rural households to ensure security in food, nutrition, income, health, shelter and energy, and a regenerated environment.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the World Agroforerestry Centre (ICRAF) conducts research in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The position

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is recruiting for the position of Assistant Accountant - Operations to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya reporting directly to the Finance Manager - Operations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Management of staff personal accounts and Payroll control accounts.
• Management of associated organizations accounts.
• Invoicing, follow-up, accounts allocation and reconciliation of the hosted institutions accounts on a monthly basis.
• Payment of non staff such as local and foreign consultants as stipulated in their specific contracts or consultancy agreements and reconciliations thereof.
  
• Maintaining and updating the consultancy log.
  
• Ensure that all withholding tax on consultancies are remitted to the Government on time
• Periodic payments relating to trainees and students, contracts of service and reconciliations thereof
• Preparation of payroll related journals and Charge backs before the end of the month and upload the same in the financial system.
• Ensure that all ICRAF deposits held by other institutions are supported by confirmation.
• Prepare all information and data required for the conduct of internal and external auditing of the Centers accounts.
• Processing medical insurance for staff, preparation of the journal thereof and reconciliation of the Insurance account.
• Timely processing of house rent payments for all Internationally Recruited Staff in HQ and in the regions.

Minimum qualification and experience required for this position

• A Bachelors degree in Commerce or equivalent
• Preference will be given to a CPA 2 holder
• Minimum of three (3) years experience ideally in an international organization
• In depth knowledge of accounting software especially Sun Accounting System
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access a prerequisite).
• Experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment.

The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years, renewable subject to a six (6) month probation period, assessment of performance, and availability of resources.

ICRAF offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment, believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications/competencies/skills and a detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone and fax numbers and email address).

Applications should indicate “Application for an Assistant Accountant - Operations” on their application letters OR email submissions.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), P.O. Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru @ cgiar.org. Applications will be considered until 17th March 2010.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about ICRAF by accessing our web site: http://www.worldagroforestry.org

Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator (17 Positions) - Peace Corps Kenya Jobs

Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator

(17 Positions)

3 KiKamba

1 Dholuo

2 KiMaasai

6 KiLuhya as follows: 2 KiBukusu, 2 KiMaragoli, 2 KiSamia

2 KiKalenjin and

3 from Coastal Province.

The Peace Corps Kenya is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitators (LCCFs). As members of the Training Team, the LCCFs will work under the direction of the Training Manager through the Language and Cross-Cultural Coordinator, and in cooperation with, Home Stay Coordinator and Safety and Security Coordinator in the design and delivery of Language and Cross–Culture training to Peace Corps Trainees and Volunteers.

This is a short term position for a total of 20 weeks in a year.

Duties summary:

The LCCF will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Set up Community/School Based Training sites and resources for language and cross-cultural training for Peace Corps Volunteers
• Deliver language and cross-cultural training to Peace Corps trainees with utmost professionalism while interacting with the host community.
• Demonstrate willingness to supplement areas of knowledge and expertise that are weak or lacking (e.g. asking others for help in specific topics and seeking advice on session plans/designs etc).
• Support trainees in their adjustment process by providing feedback on their progress and facilitating development of personal improvement plans.
• Assist in supervision and completion of Technical, Medical, Safety & Security and Administration training tasks given to trainees to perform at the Community/School Based Training (CBT/SBT) site.
• Liaise with Home Stay Coordinator, Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator and other Coordinators to manage issues affecting the host families and trainees within their clusters.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Training Manager through the Language and Cross-Cultural Coordinator.
  

Qualifications:

Applicants must have either of the following minimum qualifications: A Diploma/Certificate from a recognized institution or at least 3 years experience in a similar position.

Applicant should have an educational or working background in any 3 of the following: Education, HIV/AIDS, Water and Sanitation, Malaria, Nutrition, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental Conservation or Community Health and Development.

Applicants with Language/Cross-cultural training experience working with foreign volunteers, demonstrated computer literacy (especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds have an added advantage.

The position is based in Loitokitok. Some travel to rural Kenyan communities is required. Applicants should include a cover letter, a detailed CV and salary history. Successful applicants must be willing and able to live and work in a rural setup where the Peace Corps Trainees will be staying throughout the Pre-Service Training.

Annual Salary: KES 260,000 – KES 300,000 Dependent on experience and salary history.

In order to be hired by Peace Corps Kenya, you must have a current Certificate of Good Conduct from the CID and undergo security clearance by the Regional Security Office of the US Embassy.

Applications mailed to the address below will be received until close of business, March 26th, 2010.

Electronic applications only

Email to: jobapplications @ ke.peacecorps.gov with Subject Line: LCCF Vacancy Announcement.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Peace Corps Kenya

Statement of Work for Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator

The services to be performed will be subject to the ultimate responsibility and authority of the Peace Corps Country Director who is responsible for all Peace Corps activities in Kenya.

Background

The language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator will work under the supervision of the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator and in collaboration with the Host Family Coordinator and Technical Trainers to ensure that Trainees meet the established language criteria for swearing-in and service.

Summary of Responsibilities

The language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator will be responsible for preparing the successful implementation of the language and cross-cultural training, following the Competency Based approach at the community level.

He/She will be the primary contact of Trainees and will represent the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator and ultimately the Training Manager. The LCCF will act as the cross-cultural guide to Trainees and technical information resource person at Community/School Based Training.

Tasks during PST (Pre-Service Training)

• Participate in the review previous and proposed training designs and make suggestions as to how to adapt language training to current PST circumstances: Community/School Based Training learning site characteristics, Trainees' backgrounds, and overall schedule.
• Act as a resource person in cross-culture in and outside of the sessions.
• Assist with technical and cross-cultural training and other activities outside the scope of the language programs as needed.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, positive team spirit, supporting all members of the training community in their work and helping to manage conflicts as they arise.
• Show initiative in organizing informal activities (sports, cultural events, discussions, field trips, meals, etc.), which contribute to the overall positive atmosphere of training.
• Review the current Kiswahili manual to conform to Community/School Based Training
• Attend all training activities and planning meetings (Staff training, staff development workshops etc) as directed by the Training Coordinator.
• Participate in all training activities, sharing experiences, contributing comments, and interacting with Trainees/Volunteers in a visible and active manner.
• Appear and act in a professional manner in and outside of class.
• Show a willingness to be creative, trying new approaches regularly.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to the changing Training needs and a willingness to take on new challenges as they arise.
• Act as a counselor and resource to all Trainees/Volunteers; interact with all Trainees/Volunteers in and outside of class while maintaining a professional distance.
• Design and deliver all language training to their small groups of Trainees to meet the needs of Community/School Based Training (CBT/SBT)
• At the end of PST the Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator will provide written recommendations and suggestions for future training events.
• Demonstrate a willingness to supplement areas of knowledge and expertise that are weak or lacking (for example, asking others for help in specific topics, seeking advice on session plans, etc.).
• Serve as a model in giving and receiving feedback.
• Show a willingness to act as a tutor for any trainee needing help.
• Attend and participate in all core staff meetings as required by the Training Manager.
• When not actively involved in training sessions develop language and cross-culture training materials on on-going basis.
• On a daily basis deal with Trainee Cross-Culture and adjustment issues at home stay and reporting to Training Manager and Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator
• To facilitate a successful CBT, leave in the same community as the Trainee and act as liaison between the community and Peace Corps Kenya though the Training Manager
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Training Manager via the Language and Cross-Culture Coordinator.