Deloitte Jobs Vacancies in Kenya

Job Title: Future Opportunities Students

* Location: Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
* Reference Code: 3194974


Deloitte Eastern Africa
Deloitte Eastern Africa is a cluster of Deloitte offices that has joined together to provide seamless cross-border services to our clients in the region and to pass on the benefits of scale and access to resources that this organization can generate.
Our Eastern Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across 5 countries of the region: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius and Zambia.
Audit
With a global network applying our robust audit tools, resources and procedures, our professionals are able to deliver our audit services to the highest standards of independence, professional objectivity and technical excellence. By understanding our clients’ operations, their industries, and the issues they face, we are able to provide them with timely insights on business conditions, and assist them in assessing their financial and operational preparedness.
Enterprise Risk Services
Deloitte’s Enterprise Risk Services practice is a global leader in helping clients to manage risk, whether existing or potential, from the boardroom to the network.
Technological innovation, globalization, complex regulation, and increased accountability at the senior management and board levels have all combined to significantly change the landscape of risk management today.
We provide our clients with solutions from our full range of consulting
and assurance services, from assessment to transformation, involving process redesign and technology implementation.
Tax
Deloitte provides a full range of tax services in Eastern Africa through its Tax & Legal Department which comprises tax specialists having an in-depth knowledge of tax rules and regulations, as well as of the market environment.
Our closely linked teams of industry and tax service specialists have the expertise in all the areas required in the marketplace including: Tax Compliance, Local Tax Consulting, International Tax Consulting, Transfer Pricing, Customs & Duties, Business Process Outsourcing, Grants & Incentives and Expatriate Tax Services.
Financial Advisory
Deloitte’s Financial Advisory practice is one of the prominent market players in Eastern Africa providing integrated corporate finance and transaction support advisory solutions to a focused portfolio of domestic and multi-national clients, private as well as governmental.
Financial Advisory comprises five distinct but related global service lines whose shared principal objective is the creation and enhancement of shareholder and stakeholder value: Corporate Finance, Forensic & Dispute Services, M&A Transaction Services, Reorganization Services and Valuation Services.
Consulting
The Consulting practice at Deloitte has deep expertise and a broad spectrum of service offerings that enable us to provide high value business advice on a range of issues, from strategy through to implementation.
Specific areas that we have wide experience include strategy development, market analysis, organizational design, information systems, operational improvement, performance measurement, project and change management, business transformation, human capital, post merger services, etc.

How to Apply:
http://jobs.deloitte.com/ke/nairobi/auditing/future-opportunities-students-jobs


Closing Date: 7th December 2011

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Nation Media Group Jobs in Kenya- Content Syndication Editor

Job Title: CONTENT SYNDICATION EDITOR
Job Number: CSE-HR-11-2011
Number of Openings: 1
Relocation: N
Location: Kenya-Nairobi, Nairobi Area Province
Opportunity:

Required Skills:

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation




How to Apply:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp

Closing date: 7th December 2011

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Jobs at Nation Media Group in Kenya- Web Reporter

Job Title: WEB REPORTER Job Number: HR-WR-11-2011
Job Type: Full Time Number of Openings: 1
Relocation: N Location: Kenya-Nairobi, Nairobi Area Province
Opportunity:
The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are looking for talented journalists with a new media mindset and a high energy level. They should have proven writing, editing, and web production abilities and sound knowledge of African current affairs. These positions require committed professionals who are ethical, detail-oriented, resourceful, innovative, analytical and adaptable to fast-changing news and technology realities on tight deadlines. These are opportunities to join a visionary team of web journalists and developers to help take some of the region’s most successful websites to the next level.

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

* Producing multi-media non-linear stories;
* Generate short-term enterprise stories and long term investigative projects for multiplatform publishing;
* Fast-response journalism to breaking stories; and
* Virtual sourcing to complement coverage of far flung news events.


Required Skills:
Knowledge & Skills requirements:

i) University Degree;

ii) Diploma in Journalism;

iii) 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a sub editor;

iv) Good level of knowledge of African current affairs and issues.

v) Ability to report through text, pictures and video; and

vi) Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and extremely tight deadlines.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation


How to Apply:

http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp

Closing Date: 7th December 2011

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Nation Media Group Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: ONLINE SUB EDITOR Job Number: HR-OSE-11-2011
Number of Openings: 2
Relocation: N Location: Kenya-Nairobi, Nairobi Area Province
Opportunity:

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. We are looking for talented journalists with a new media mindset and a high energy level. They should have proven writing, editing, and web production abilities and sound knowledge of African current affairs. These positions require committed professionals who are ethical, detail-oriented, resourceful, innovative, analytical and adaptable to fast-changing news and technology realities on tight deadlines. These are opportunities to join a visionary team of web journalists and developers to help take some of the region’s most successful websites to the next level.


The successful candidates will be responsible for:

* Checking and correcting editorial copy for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style; language use, clarity and balance to conform to NMG Editorial Policy;
* Ensuring NMG content is properly projected on digital platforms;
* Ensuring timely publishing to digital platforms;
* Developing and strengthening the NMG digital platforms as a 24/7 medium of breaking news; and
* Updating online content in keeping with changing news events.


Required Skills:

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation


How to Apply:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp


Closing Date: 7th December 2011

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United Nations Jobs in Kenya - Adviser

Job Title:

Adviser (Witness Protection), P4

Department/ Office:

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME

Duty Station:

NAIROBI

Posting Period:

21 November 2011-21 December 2011

Job Opening number:

11-PGM-UN OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME-21547-R-NAIROBI (E)


United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity












Org. Setting and Reporting



The position is located in Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and crimes (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Adviser (Witness Protection) will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Representative for Eastern Africa, will report to the Programme Coordinator/Team Leader of sub-programme I (Countering illicit trafficking, organized crime and terrorism) and will work in close cooperation with the Programme Coordinator/Team Leader of sub-programme II (Fighting corruption and promoting justice and integrity).



Responsibilities



The incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

- Conduct assessments of ongoing witness protection and law enforcement measures, with a special focus on transnational organized crime, national and regional capabilities in those areas and suggest strategies, actions and capacity building measures for their improvement;
- Support reform processes to improve the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of national priority as well as transnational crimes in line with pertinent United Nations conventions, UNODC mandates and good practices, specifically contributing to security sector reform that increases police accountability and civilian oversight and protects victims and witnesses;
- Contribute to the enhancement and upgrading of the relevant legislation and other legal instruments in support of witness protection measures;
- Support the establishment and capacity building of independent national and regional witness protection and criminal investigation bodies including the development of their mandates, structures and operational practices;
- Provide advisory services, technical expertise and training to witness protection and law enforcement bodies;
- Provide advice on criminal case management, intelligence training, and conduct of ongoing investigations as well as on preparation of cases for prosecution and presentation of evidence in court;
- Plan and coordinate technical assistance on investigation and case-preparation techniques, evidence-gathering and its interpretation;
- Plan and coordinate technical assistance on witness protection programmes and techniques;
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to national counterparts, UNODC field offices, or where necessary, relevant sections at UNODC Headquarters on witness protection issues;
- Contribute to the design and development of witness protection strategies and campaigns in collaboration with civil society, media, business sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs);
- Raise awareness about issues related to witness protection with government agencies, legislatures, the private sector and the public at large, as appropriate;
- Prepare regular progress reports on the development of his/her work, as may be requested by the host institutions or UNODC;
- Identify opportunities for resource mobilization in order to ensure sustainability of witness protection initiatives after the end of the programme;
- Liaise and share information with other partners on programme activities;
- Support improved international criminal justice and law enforcement cooperation on witness protection issues with Member States and international organizations working closely with liaison officers and donor representatives in charge of witness protection matters;
- Represent UNODC in major meetings and conferences in the region related to witness protection issues.



Competencies



• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates knowledge and understandings of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to crime and organized crime (crime prevention and criminal justice), in particular on witness protection and law enforcement, drug trafficking, money laundering, migrant smuggling, trafficking in persons, terrorism, security sector reform, victim assistance, as well as on UNODC mandates; demonstrates good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues; Establishes priorities and plans, coordinates and monitors work of others; is able to make timely decisions and to coach, mentor and motivate, develop staff and encourage good performance; applies judgement in the context of assignments given; plans own work and manages conflicting priorities.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.



Education



Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the fields of law, criminology, public administration or related fields. A first-level university degree or equivalent academic training/education with certification from a recognized national police, customs or other staff learning college/academy with specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention or law enforcement, in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.



Work Experience



A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience within a witness protection body or a law enforcement agency with witness protection responsibilities as investigator / protection officer / commander is required. Experience in the design of national witness protection policies, strategies and public campaigns is required. Experience in oversight, management and advisory services to a witness protection body or a law enforcement agency with witness protection responsibilities is desirable. Experience in (post) conflict and developing countries is an asset.



Languages



English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.



Assessment Method



Written test and competency based interview.



Special Notice



This job opening is a re-advertisement of JO 18960.

Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.



United Nations Considerations



The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.


How to Apply:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=21547

Closing Date:21 December 2011

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Jobs at Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in Kenya

Job Title: Regional Emergency Advisor, Nairobi
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Nairobi with travels within Horn of Africa & Yemen

OVERALL OBJECTIVE

The overall responsibility of the Regional Emergency Advisor (REA) is, on the one hand, to provide regional oversight; strategic and operational leadership; support and quality insurance of DRC Integrated Emergency Response (IER) Programme and, on the other hand, direct operational support on a need and request basis to existing or new emergency operations within the region. When seconded to a specific programme/task, the REA represents the Regional Office, but reports to the individual Program Director or Country Director.

The REA may � on temporary basis - be given overall responsibility for the management, programming and implementation of specific DRC humanitarian operations within the Horn of Africa and Yemen. In such case, the REA will have the overall organisational, financial and administrative responsibility of that particular DRC Programme, including the overall responsibility for security planning and implementation of security precautions.

Due to the specific nature of this post, the overall TOR will remain quite generic, but will be accompanied by a 3-6 months "rolling" task planning, with specific TORs for the individual tasks.

BACKGROUND

DRC is an international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa (HoA) since 1998. Using a protection and human rights framework, DRC's vision for the 2012-14 regional programme in the HoA & Yemen reflects the global vision to work towards the protection and promotion of durable solutions to refugees and displacement problems, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. The HoA & Yemen regional programme target Somalis in the main but also internally displaced in Ethiopia, Kenya and Yemen.

The 2012-14 strategic objectives of DRC programme in the HoA & Yemen are:

* Saving of lives and the alleviation of immediate suffering among people affected by humanitarian conflict.

* Safeguarding, restoration and development of livelihoods.

* Institutional and organisational change that ensures the promotion of values, policies and capacities which contribute to the protection of people rights and the peaceful handling of conflicts.

To achieve the three strategic objectives, the 2012-14 regional strategy consolidate DRC programmes around 5 programme pillars: Integrated Emergency Response (IER); (2) Integrated Protection and Empowerment (IPE); Community Driven Recovery and Development (CDRD); (4) Turning the Tide (TtT); Gain Resilience, Opportunities and Work (GROW). The main focus of the Regional Emergency Coordinator (REC) is to coordinate and oversee the IER Programme; however s/he will also contribute as appropriate towards the other programmes.

In addition to the Nairobi Regional Officer there are four main Country Offices in the Somali region, and 14 sub offices. There are also non-operational region wide initiatives, focusing on protection, advocacy and capacity building, which are supported from the Nairobi Regional Office. The main donors include Danida, ECHO, DFID; EC, UNHCR, SIDA, WFP; USAID and UNICEF. Currently DRC employs more than 400 staff out of which approximate 40 are internationals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* In close collaboration with CD's and relevant senior staff oversee the development of a common programme structure across the region for DRC IER programme; common principle; operating manual; assessment procedures; M&E frameworks; quality assurance systems; etc.

* Ensure adequate systems and mechanisms are in place to facilitate lesson learning and information exchange across countries within the region, including relevant staff capacity development processes.

* Serve as focal point for regional oversight of DRC emergency activities.

* Support country programmes and coordinate when required drafting of emergency proposal submissions and reporting.

* Participate as relevant in regional coordination mechanisms and represent DRC as requested.

* Provide Senior Management Team and relevant CDs with updated information on on-going/emerging humanitarian crisis/needs within the region.

* Undertake needs assessments for new operations or new emergencies/projects/programmes in existing operations;

* Support the set-up new operations, including but not limited to: Office establishment, recruitment of local staff, set-up logistics procedures, planning and starting activities;

* Support existing operations with surge capacity when taking on new projects � assist in staff recruitment, setting up systems, and planning and starting activities;

* Provide trouble-shooting in existing operations facing bottlenecks in programme implementation;

* In close coordination and collaboration with the Regional Security Adviser assist in assessing access possibilities to new areas, or areas with limited/no access, particularly in Somalia.

* Guarantee that DRC mandate, policies and values in programming is ensured through standard regulations and operational procedures for programming and implementation of DRC operations (e.g. Code of Conduct, DRC Programme Handbook, DRC Operations Handbook);

* Ensure that DRC's accountability obligations are delegated and carried out in accordance with the HAP Standard for Humanitarian Accountability and Quality Management (ref. Programme Handbook Annex 15 and related tools).

Any other duties as agreed with the DRC Horn of Africa and Yemen Senior Management Team

REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The Deputy Regional Director will supervise the Regional Emergency Advisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Masters Degree in relevant area of expertise.

* 4-6 years of management experience in humanitarian assistance programmes at senior level, preferably in complex humanitarian environments.

* Strong project management experience is essential, including experience in proposal writing, M&E frameworks, quality assurance systems, budget management and financial monitoring, and humanitarian accountability.

* Extensive programming experience particularly in emergency response and oversight of emergency operations.

* Experience in conducting needs assessments for new operations or emerging humanitarian crisis including drafting of emergency proposals.

* Experience in set-up of new operations including but not limited to office establishment, recruitment of local staff, set-up of logistics procedures and systems and planning start-up activities.

* Experience of liaising with institutional donors, governmental and local authorities, and other NGOs.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations various stakeholders.

* Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and ability to work well under pressure.

* Good team player, capable of working with a multinational country team.

* Extensive experience working in insecure environments preferably Sub-Sahara Africa and ability to live and work in isolated areas.

CONDITIONS

Availability: January 2012

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travels to other field offices within Horn of Africa and Yemen region.

Contract: 1 year renewable contract.

Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council's Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position is graded as D2.

FURTHER INFORMATION

You are welcome to contact DRC Regional Director Peter Klansoe on email: peter.klansoe@drc.dk for further information on the programme and the position.

Please note that applications are NOT to be sent to Mr. Klansoe; we only receive applications via our online application system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Regional Emergency Advisor � Kenya. Applications sent directly to Mr. Klansoe WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

COMMITMENTS

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

How to apply:

APPLICATION AND CV

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

CV-only applications will not be considered.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > Regional Emergency Advisor � Kenya. (Click on the vacancy and then on "Apply" at the bottom of the window that opens).

Please forward the application and CV, in English and marked "Regional Emergency Advisor - Kenya", no later than 30. November, 2011.

Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.


Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

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GSMA Development Fund Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Mobile Agriculture Programme Specialist, Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011

GSMA

GSMA mFarmer initiative, Mobile Agriculture Programme Specialist Based in London, UK or Nairobi, Kenya: Fixed term Contract

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Congress. GSMA Development Fund.

The GSMA Development Fund Exists to accelerate economic, social and environmental development through the use of mobile technology. We believe that providing tangible, accessible mobile services to people in developing countries is invaluable to society and can help improve people's lives. The Development Fund leverages the industry expertise of the GSMA and its members, as well as the development expertise of international agencies and non-profit organisations to accelerate mobile services.

Together with our partners we incubate and replicate new mobile services in communities where they can make a positive difference.

GSMA mAgri Programme and mFarmer Initiative -

The GSMA Development Fund's mAgri Programme works to catalyse the deployment of mobile solutions that benefit the agricultural sector. These solutions are designed to address the problems of low yield, income and the value chain inefficiencies that beset the world's poorest farmers.

The mFarmer Initiative was launched in 2011 in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID. The scope of the initiative is to facilitate the creation and scaling of modern agriculture solutions that bridge the information gap and increase the yield and income of rural small-holders. The mFarmer initiative achieves its aims by working closely with mobile network operators (GSMA members) and other public and private sector agriculture organisations who are implementing agricultural services. To foster innovation and accelerate deployments – the mFarmer initiative will award challenge funds, technical assistance and an electronic content database to circa 4-6 projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. The GSMA mAgri team will work closely on the ground with these projects to ensure their success. The mAgri team will also work to raise advocacy for agriculture value added services more broadly within the industry, by ensuring that key industry developments, learnings and best practices are appropriately packaged and shared; and convene the industry in order to better understand and resolve key issues facing agriculture VAS initiatives.



Responsibilities -

The GSMA mAgri Programme seeks an experienced agriculture consultant to work closely with the Director and other key advisors to oversee and implement the mFarmer projects in line with donor and GSMA strategy. The consultant will be the agriculture SME for the GSMA mAgri team. They are required to work across a number of projects and projects teams with multiple priorities. It will be a complex and continuously changing environment across many cultures. The incumbent must possess a unique blend of agriculture and a business appreciation; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. They should enjoy spending time in the market to understand needs, and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

Main Accountabilities:

* Technical Assistance (60%) – to work directly with 4-6 mFarmer services and provide agricultural consultancy to guide new innovative approaches to use mobile to deliver in demand information to farmers. They will oversee the design and implementation of market needs assessment s, agriculture content plans and gender plans with each service provider. The consultant will support service providers to ensure the agricultural service is designed and implemented to provide a high-quality of service and impact to farmers; and can be scaleable and sustainable. They will develop and manage key stakeholders relationships critical for the programme's success, including agriculture and farmer's institutes, mobile phone operators, and donor agencies. They will work with potential agriculture partners to market the mFarmer initiative and its benefits.
* Best practice and knowledge sharing (20%) – through product and service development with mFarmer services the consultant will refine best case practices and tools for wider publication and use in future programme development. This could be in the form of writing case studies and online reports and conducting knowledge sharing sessions via working groups , webinars and workshops (in collaboration with the other mAgri team members). The consultant will develop knowledge sharing plans with other key donor agriculture partners to learn and share lessons from other key initiatives. The consultant will be the agriculture evangelist to the industry for the mAgri programme and represent GSMA and the GSMA mAgri programme and mFarmer Initiative to donors, governments and other key stakeholders.
* Programme and project monitoring (20%) – to oversee the initiative's monitoring and evaluation function. Deliver project reports to donors and partners including USAID and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The best candidate for this position matches this profile:
* Advanced degree in agriculture science, agribusiness, agriculture economics, or an equivalent related field.
* Minimum of 5 years-experience of working on complex agriculture projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia.
* Experience managing and implementing donor projects (experience with USAID program management preferred)
* Demonstrated knowledge on approaches to use information and communications technology that improve the impact of agriculture value chain projects
* M&E skills and experience
* Experience of working on gender initiatives preferred
* Knowledge of donor reporting systems and requirements, including programmatic and financial reporting
* Proactive consultant who can creatively identify opportunities and suggest ways of improving existing processes
* Strong interpersonal skills and highly professional - comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including C level executives
* Proven ability to influence cross-functional and cross-organisational teams without formal authority
* Excellent team player, able to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
* Must be able to travel 30-40% of the time including global travel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

GSMA Package:

For the right candidate, this position can be held in London, UK or Nairobi, Kenya.

Contract rate will be competitive and commensurate to experience.

The GSMA is able to provide suitably motivated candidates with a first class working environment, access to all of the key decision makers in one of the planet's largest and most progressive industry's and the context to keep a curious mind engaged. Many of our alumni have now taken key roles in the development of the industry. Please submit your CV to Ross Williams: rwilliams@gsm.org

This position is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and the GSMA.

How to apply:

Please email your CV to rwilliams@gsm.org


Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011

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Jobs at GSMA Development Fund in Kenya

Job Title: Technical Programme Consultant, Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011

GSMA mFarmer initiative, Technical Programme Consultant

Based in London, UK or Nairobi, Kenya: Fixed Term Contract

GSMA -

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Congress. GSMA Development Fund.

The GSMA Development Fund Exists to accelerate economic, social and environmental development through the use of mobile technology. We believe that providing tangible, accessible mobile services to people in developing countries is invaluable to society and can help improve people's lives. The Development Fund leverages the industry expertise of the GSMA and its members, as well as the development expertise of international agencies and non-profit organisations to accelerate mobile services.

Together with our partners we incubate and replicate new mobile services in communities where they can make a positive difference.

GSMA mAgri Programme and mFarmer Initiative -

The GSMA Development Fund's mAgri Programme works to catalyse the deployment of mobile solutions that benefit the agricultural sector. These solutions are designed to address the problems of low yield, income and the value chain inefficiencies that beset the world's poorest farmers.

The mFarmer Initiative was launched in 2011 in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and USAID. The scope of the initiative is to facilitate the creation and scaling of modern agriculture solutions that bridge the information gap and increase the yield and income of rural small-holders. The mFarmer initiative achieves its aims by working closely with mobile network operators (GSMA members) and other public and private sector agriculture organisations who are implementing agricultural VAS. To foster innovation and accelerate deployments – the mFarmer initiative will award challenge funds, technical assistance and an electronic content database to circa 4-6 projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. The GSMA mAgri team will work closely on the ground with these projects to ensure their success. The mAgri team will also work to raise advocacy for agriculture VAS more broadly within the industry, by ensuring that key industry developments, learnings and best practices are appropriately packaged and shared; and convene the industry in order to better understand and resolve key issues facing agriculture VAS initiatives.

For more information, visit http://gsmworld.com/mfarmer

Responsibilities -

The GSMA mAgri Programme seeks an experienced technical programme consultant. The consultant will work closely with the Director and other key advisors to oversee and implement the mFarmer projects in line with donor and GSMA strategy. The incumbent is required to work across a number of projects and projects teams with multiple priorities. It will be a complex and continuously changing environment across many cultures. The incumbent will be expected to represent the mAgri team at relevant industry conferences and forums and interact with regulatory bodies where appropriate. The primary responsibility of the Technical Programme Consultant is to provide feasibility assessments and technical consultancy support for partner organisations developing technical solutions for agriculture VAS; ensuring the technical and commercial performance of the products/service delivers customer value and achieves the benefits of the programme. The Technical Programme Consultant is accountable and responsible for ensuring the quality and sustainability of the product/services from guiding the definition and shaping of the requirements and supporting the building of the business case through to service launch. The Technical Programme Consultant will guide the team that is responsible for the service making sure it contributes to the overall business goals for the service and advising on new product areas.

Using strong leadership and influencing skills the Technical Programme Consultant will forge relationships with MNOs, vendor chain and agriculture partners, key stakeholders and customers to drive the long-term sustainability of the product/services and ensure its integration within the business. The Technical Programme Consultant will support the development of the product plan that defines the market requirement, sizes the opportunity within given markets and customer segments, articulates the value proposition to the client and ratifies the commercial model and pricing strategy.

Through product and service development with the partners the Technical Programme Consultant will refine best case practices and tools for wider publication and use in future programme development. The Technical Programme Consultant will be the technical and product evangelist to the industry for the mAgri programme. The incumbent must possess a unique blend of technical and a business appreciation; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality. They must enjoy spending time in the market to understand their needs, and find innovative solutions for the broader market.

Main Accountabilities:

* Engage in the product life cycle from strategic planning through to tactical activities
* Understand and guide technical implementations of content management in the context of mobile technologies
* Understand and guide technical implementations of customer relationship management systems
* Ensure integration of the new product with the existing business
* Advise on the technical aspects of the business processes
* Advise on appropriate mobile technologies to aid the development of the services
* Ability to define and enable appropriate technical architecture for the product/services
* Assess and provide feedback on the objective analysis of a potential market opportunity to provide a basis for investment
* Support the definition of product strategy and roadmap from which products can be designed, developed and deployed
* Support delivery of product requirements and help with prioritizing features and corresponding justification
* Work with third parties to assess partnerships and licensing requirements
* Maintain close relationship with the market (customers, evaluators, and potentials) for awareness of products needs and perspectives
* Check on operator forecasts and performance in line with the grant requirements
* Ensure defined operational metrics are met by the product requirements
* Proactively communicate with senior management and key stakeholders on the technical performance of the product
* Analyzing potential partner relationships for the product.
* Extracting product model better practices and support tools in the development of future programmes

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, Training, Education required:
* Extensive experience as a Product Manager or Technical Product Manager
* Experience working in the mobile telecom industry
* Experience in mobile VAS product management
* Understanding of content management systems and processes
* Working with CRM systems and call centres
* Experience of an analytic feedback cycle on the CRM and CMS data trends
* Database management experience (SQL)
* Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products
* Experience in a job dealing with the commercial aspects of mobile products
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Graduate Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent technical degree
* Formal training/qualification or demonstrate able experience of new product and service development
* Proven commercial acumen and business leadership qualities
* Customer centric thinking and acting
* Excellent relationship building skills with a good understanding of different cultures and empathy to a range of socio-demographic groups and how to work with them to deliver results to established local market businesses
* Proven ability to influence cross-functional and cross-organisational teams without formal authority
* Must be able to travel 30-40% of the time including global travel
* Demonstrable track record of analyzing technical capabilities and market requirements
* Excellent team player, able to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

The GSMA is able to provide suitably motivated candidates with a first class working environment, access to all of the key decision makers in one of the planet's largest and most progressive industry's and the context to keep a curious mind engaged. Many of our alumni have now taken key roles in the development of the industry.

This position is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and the GSMA.


How to apply:

Please email your CV to rwilliams@gsm.org


Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011

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CARE International Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Nutritionist, Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

CARE INTERNATIONAL-SOMALIA NUTRITIONIST

CARE International is an NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, as well as mitigating immediate suffering caused by drought, conflict and displacement.

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Nutritionist will oversee all aspects of emergency nutrition activities including needs assessment s, establishment of nutrition programme and procurement of special nutrition needs. S/he will be required to provide nutrition technical backstopping to partner staff. Facilitate training of nutrition staff and volunteers (active case finders) and organize for nutrition education . Create working synergy between nutrition component and other emergency projects for proper utilization of the resources at the field office. S/he will also need to respond to immediate nutrition issues with simultaneous consideration of medium and long term needs and opportunities. The Nutritionist will be required to suggest practical strategies for responding to changes in the operating environment as well as maintaining a focus on longer term objectives. The nutritionist will be required to make regular monitoring efforts and periodic visits to field sites in Somalia, and represent the organization in nutrition cluster coordination meetings and to other key stakeholders at the field level.

The position will work closely with the CARE Emergency Program Coordinator, Area Manager and local partners. The position is based in Nairobi with frequent field visits to field sites in Somalia.

Core Competencies

* People skills:
* Communication Skills:
* Integrity
* Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility:
* Awareness and sensitivity of self and others:
* Work style:
* Knowledge and skills:
* 1 – 3 years experience in nutrition interventions Technical Competences
* Previous work experience in medium-large scale nutritional emergencies
* Capacity to develop, implement and analyze nutrition/health assessments, develop work plans and budgets
* Experience in nutritional assessments
* Skills in training, monitoring and evaluation of nutritional interventions
* Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage information (statistical analysis, report writing and presentations) Requirements
* Diplomas in at least one of the following: nursing, nutrition, and public health
* Previous experience in working on management of acute malnutrition
* Experience organizing and facilitating training
* Fluency in English and Somali
* Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, flexibility, adaptability and empathy
* Ability to plan and facilitate health based curriculum trainings/workshops

How to apply:

Send your application letter and CV to hr@csss.care.org by 9th December, 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

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Jobs at Intra Health International in Kenya

Job Title: Deputy Director / Director of Technical Services, Capacity Kenya Associate Award, Kenya
Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011

The Deputy Director / Director of Technical Services is a senior member of IntraHealth's project leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief of Party. S/he is responsible for leading the technical team in the implementation of a five year Associate Award (AA) to the Capacity project in Kenya. The purpose of the AA is threefold: (1) to strengthen and institutionalize Human Resources for Health (HRH) strategies, plans policies and practices to increase the number of health workers and improve service delivery; (2) to improve opportunities for addressing knowledge and skills needed by health workers at all levels; and, (3) to put workforce performance systems place to improve productivity and retention of staff.

The Deputy Director / Director of Technical Services oversees the technical staff to ensure the project achieves the three Intermediate Results, providing both guidance and technical support. S/he also works closely with staff seconded to the Ministry of Health (MOH), and represents the project and the agency at various technical fora, including Technical Working Groups (TWG), with the MOH, USAID and other key stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

*

Technical Leadership & Innovation:
* Provide support to MOH national and provincial levels on the use and adaption of the HRIS system to scale up of national community health strategy with CHWs.
* Lead the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) strategic activities to ensure alignment with Training Needs Assessment, HRIS systems developed by CDC‐Emory University, and HRIS adaption needed to expand MOH and professional associations' ability to train, track, license, accredit, plan, and monitor the Kenyan health workforce.
* Ensure that the project contributes valuable, high quality technical leadership to strengthen human resources for health in Kenya, e.g., strategic planning, policy analysis and development, and advocacy for HRH as a priority.
* Lead and assist technical partners, including seconded staff, to create and implement HRH solutions and innovations to meet the mandates of the project.
* Ensure that capacity building, technical support and other contributions to the Ministry of Health are grounded in state of the art approaches as well as reflecting field realities.
* Provide strategic direction and technical support in the area of HRH Best Practices, including the identification, collection, and dissemination of best practices.
* Develop knowledge management and communication systems to maintain and share best practices information with the MOH and other key stakeholders in Kenya, including workshops/fora and/or publications.

*

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building:
* Lead the development of the annual work plan and appropriate budget.
* Identify and oversee short‐term technical assistance needs.
* Meet with staff on a regular basis to discuss issues, track work progress, provide guidance and support, and ensure consistent quality of work performed.
* Conduct performance plan and reviews; developing staff skills and knowledge; and facilitating staff success when possible
* Work with the Chief of Party and other staff to develop annual PEPFAR Country Operating Plans (COP).
* Assist with developing programmatic reports to USAID, including quarterly progress, semi-annual and annual reports.

*

Project Management & Organizational Leadership:
* Contribute, as a member of the project leadership team, to the overall management of the project to ensure it meets USAID expectations and contractual deliverables.
* Serve as the acting Chief Of Party in the Chief of Party's absence and sign off on financial documents, as requested by the Chief of Party
* Work with Chief of Party to ensure the visibility of the project and IntraHealth to donors and clients, highlighting technical and programmatic innovations and strengths.
* Present project innovations and lessons learned at TWG meetings, conferences and other fora.
* Represent the project with USAID/Kenya, MOH and other stakeholders in Kenya.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* MD-MPH, RN-PhD or RN-MPH preferred;
* Minimum of 10 years of relevant senior technical, management and leadership experience
* Extensive experience in Human Resources for Health
* Proven success in working with USAID, including experience with USAID and PEPFAR reporting systems
* Significant knowledge of HRH issues in Kenya
* Successful experience in directing major programs of strategic importance to an organization, including: proven ability to set a clear vision, lead diverse teams and mentor/inspire others toward accomplishment of goals, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to successfully represent a project/organization at senior levels, excellent negotiation skills, experience with complex, high profile or sensitive agreements and recruiting, supporting and leading senior staff
* Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
* Ability and willingness to travel within Kenya and internationally if required to represent IntraHealth and the project
* Excellent oral and written fluency in English

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Willingness and ability to travel and to work independently with all stakeholders
* Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
* Willingness to work overtime as required.


How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please apply by visiting IntraHealth's career page at

http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers and follow the instructions to submit an online application, including submitting your most recent CV/resume. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Closing Date: Tuesday, 06 December 2011

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Jobs Vacancies at IFC in Kenya

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Job #: 112242
Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Close Date: 11-Dec-2011

Background / General description:
The Private Enterprise Partnership for Africa is a primary vehicle for delivering IFC advisory services in Africa. IFC PEP Africa works in partnership with donors, governments, and the private sector to deliver programs and advisory services that accelerate the development of the private sector as the engine for reducing poverty and improving people s lives. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be a member of Africa regional Monitoring and Evaluation team. S/he will focus primarily (but not exclusively) on Investment Climate (IC) business line to ensure that IFC is able to adequately track and report Investment Climate results for Africa. This includes ensuring quality and accuracy of project activities and results reported during the concept, supervision, and completion stages. Together with other members of regional M&E team, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be engaged in conducting evaluations, informing project-level and programmatic strategies, liaising with donor relations officers, clients, beneficiaries, and other partners/stakeholders, as well as sharing knowledge and lessons internally and externally. S/he will contribute practical solutions to improve real-time feedback from project monitoring into operations, as an input into both strategy and new business decision-making. In addition, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be a member of the global Results Measurement Network, which consists of M&E colleagues from across regions. As a member of the Network, s/he will play an active role in ensuring that IFC best M&E practices are incorporated in regional M&E practices. S/he will work closely with the IC Business Line s M&E team in addition to the Development Impact Department in Washington, DC. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, who leads the regional M&E team, based in Johannesburg.

Duties and Accountabilities:
-Ensure quality of regional IC project documents, including reporting accuracy and evidential support for results reported, in line with Corporate best practices. -Identify potential problems in the IC regional portfolio and work with operational teams and the Senior M&E Officer to proactively resolve them. -Conduct quality control of data entered into the AS Operational Portal, the online system that captures advisory project data throughout the AS project lifecycle. -Provide guidance to operational colleagues on key M&E processes (use of indicators, tracking IFC Development Goals (IDGs), project governance, timelines, and project management tools). -Provide guidance to program managers and facilitate teams in designing logic models; incorporate output, outcome & impact indicators necessary to measure the success of projects and thus supporting the design of results driven projects focused on development impact and effectiveness. -Design monitoring tools (surveys, focus groups etc.) and assist in conducting baseline research and analysis. -Contribute to IC M&E methodologies and approaches in collaboration with the IC BL M&E team in Washington, DC. -Lead IC-related evaluations in Africa (as needed). Manage multiple, concurrent evaluation projects. -Highlight lessons learned from evaluations/monitoring data to incorporate into IC regional M&E practices; work with operational teams to integrate lessons into project design and training materials for the region. -Cooperate with other members of regional M&E team on all issues related to regional results measurement (RM), for example, cross-business-line analysis, training of regional management and staff on RM, and building client capacity on RM). -Feed results information into regional/country strategy, including regional M&E strategy and action plans, IDG target setting, operational decisions (portfolio reviews), and other deep-dive analytical exercises regionally and globally -Present results to internal and external audiences/stakeholders.

Selection Criteria:
-Advanced degree in economics, business administration, and/or public policy. -At least 5 years of experience handling M&E for a private-sector. -At least 3 years of experience in Investment Climate project management in developing countries. -Practical experience in conducting/managing evaluations for a private sector -Strong quantitative analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis (STATA, SPSS). -Must have key evaluation skills, i.e. developing TORs, leading consultant procurement processes, developing an evaluation plan and schedule, assigning tasks, ensuring milestones are met on a timely basis, ensuring evaluation costs are within an approved budget and ensuring evaluation objectives are adequately addressed. -Strong knowledge of survey development, execution, and analysis -Excellent hands-on knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. -Knowledge of IFC s Advisory operations (and especially Investment Climate Business Line) a strong plus. -Proven writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English and an ability to convey technical ideas in a clear, direct, and lively style; Good oral communication skills, including the ability to discuss complex ideas effectively and persuasively; French language a plus. -Must have demonstrated ability to methodically and efficiently compile data and metrics, prepare quantitative and qualitative project reports and present concepts, ideas, etc. for presentation to senior managers and executives. -A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast-paced environment; sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment. -Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage a variety of activities concurrently. -Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationship with colleagues and a wide range of external parties. -Experience working on cross-functional teams. -Innovative and open-minded approach to all aspects of work; ability to question and challenge supervisors and colleagues in a constructive manner. -Willingness and ability to undertake international travel.

How to Apply:
http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/careers.nsf/Content/JobDetails?OpenDocument&JobReqNbr=112242

Closing Date:11-Dec-2011

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Jobs at International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya

Job Title: Women's Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, Nairobi
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 December 2011

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Scope: The Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Program Coordinator is responsible for providing overall leadership, guidance, coordination and technical support to IRC's Women's Protection and Empowerment programs throughout Kenya. The WPE Program Coordinator will also coordinate IRC's WPE programs and contribute to external coordination efforts and initiatives.

Essential functions The WPE Program Coordinator will provide regular technical support and field-based monitoring visits to WPE teams working in Eastleigh, Dadaab, and Turkana to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and are appropriately meeting the needs of survivors in target communities. The WPE Coordinator will be expected to spend at least 40% of their time in Dadaab supporting the WPE programming.

Program Quality

* In collaboration with WPE program staff, the Technical Advisor and the Deputy Director of Programs, oversee WPE programming in Kenya through regular monitoring and evaluation .
* Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place with associated information sharing protocols for GBV analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy.
* Ensure regular communication with the Women's Protection and Empowerment Technical Advisor based in the Headquarters Technical Unit and integrate technical unit priorities, where possible, in program design.
* Ensure effective team communication and support between team members based in Nairobi and the three field sites, including opportunities for debriefing and staff care.
* Provide guidance and technical support to sector-specific design and implementation through regular field visits.

Management
* Manage field-based staff (including WPEManagers and Officers) through regular feedback and contributing to their performance reviews.
* Assist with the recruitment of WPE management-level staff, in coordination with HR and the Technical Unit.
* Ensure training and ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff on WPE-related and project management skills.
* Focus on the eventual nationalization of management-level positions throughout the WPE programs in Kenya.
* Assist in developing and overseeing program budgets to ensure an appropriate and efficient use of resources, and that IRC WPEprojects comply with internal and external requirements.
* Oversee strategic projects (determined by the country program) to ensure proper implementation and outputs are met, according to donor needs.
* Support partnerships on GBV programming with Local Non-Governmental Organsations.

Program Development
* Develop and implement a country sector strategic plan for Kenya, ensuring that program growth and start-up are in line with country strategic plans.
* Actively contribute to the broader strategic planning processes in Kenya, ensuring that WPEinterventions and related advocacy are taken into account.
* Participate in emergency response and emergency assessments, providing guidance and recommendations for new programs and initiatives that maximize safety for women and girls.
* Lead proposal development activities through planning and program design with relevant field-based staff, ensuring technical standards are taken into considering before submission.
* Coordinate with other IRC staff members implementing protection, health, and livelihood programs linked to GBV to provide relevant input and support, whenever required.

Representation and Advocacy
* Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Nairobi, including donors, government actors, UN agencies (including UNHCR), international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
* Develop strategic partnerships with local, Kenya-based organizations, wherever possible.
* Regularly attend WPE sub-cluster meetings and feed in IRC priorities at Nairobi-level meetings.
* Upon request, organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders interested in IRC WPE programming in Kenya.
* Interact with the media and respond to media requests involving WPE programming, when relevant and necessary.
* Ensure field concerns and challenges are brought to relevant Nairobi stakeholders to push for standards and procedures that systematize how WPE is implemented and coordinated at the field level.

Requirements
* MA/S or equivalent in health (MPH), social science, humanities or other related degree.
* At least five years of overseas experience, including substantial management experience in gender-based violence programming and at least 2 years experience in direct service provision for survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence .
* Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting.
* Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response, preferred.
* Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of national and international staff.
* Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods, community development and partnership.
* Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
* Good coordination and networking skills. Other:
* Ability to live in high security environments
* Willingness to travel extensively throughout Kenya
* Excellent written and oral English skills
* Experience in grant management and proposal writing
* Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.


How to Apply:
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7471 .

Closing Date:Wednesday, 14 December 2011

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International Rescue Committee (IRC) Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Program Development Director, Kenya
Closing Date: Saturday, 17 December 2011

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND: The IRC is one of the leading providers of high quality programming in conflict and post-conflict settings in Africa. In order to advance its mission of serving communities impacted by conflict and displacement, the IRC is committed to developing innovative, context-specific programs in response to strategic funding opportunities with a range of government and multilateral donors. This new business development is led by the IRC's Business Development Unit (BDU) in close collaboration with Regional and Country management structures, the IRC's Technical Units and a range of headquarter specialists based in the USA and Europe.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Program Development Director, working in close coordination with the BDU Director, Regional Units, Country Offices and senior staff in IRC's headquarter offices, will be responsible for building relationships with key donors and monitoring, managing and coordinating IRC's response to strategic funding opportunities with such government and multilateral bodies such as the World Bank, USAID, USDOL, EuropeAid, DFID, Sida and UN agencies in the IRC's Africa regions. The incumbent will be responsible for influencing donor strategies and raising awareness of IRC as a key post-conflict actor.

While the post's geographic remit is the ensemble of IRC's programs in Africa, the Program Development Director will focus attention and effort on a subset of key strategic countries. This list will be reviewed and adjusted periodically. In relation to this shortlist of priority countries, the incumbent will work closely with country and regional management to design and implement appropriate, tailored business development strategies , including deployment to the countries in question to lead responses to specific business opportunities.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Program Development Director will report to the BDU Director in New York.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Business Development

* Support the development and implementation of the IRC's global business development strategy;
* Raise awareness of IRC as an effective and innovative post-conflict agency with key funding partners;
* Represent IRC and liaise with donor agencies and partners, in Africa and at their headquarters, for intelligence gathering purposes and to influence funding policies;
* Work with the BDU's Program Manager to maintain proposal development information;
* Interview prospective team leader/proposal writer consultants or COPs for the relevant rosters;
* Other responsibilities as assigned by the BDU Director

Country-Specific Program Development

Strategy
* Support country offices in developing business plans which support their overall program strategies (Country Program Strategic Plans and Country Sector Strategies);
* Assist country offices to improve donor mapping and enhance intelligence gathering efforts to support strategic planning and program design;

Program Development
* Assist country and regional teams to design innovative program approaches to implement their country strategies;
* Manage responses to strategic funding opportunities, including serving (depending on the context) as proposal team leader, writer, primary negotiator with partners and prospective partner agencies, coordinator with technical, regional and headquarter support teams, etc;
* Review competitive proposals for adherence to all solicitation requirements;
* Facilitate post-submission processes up to and including award negotiations;
* Facilitate institutional learning around both successful and failed funding submissions;
* Other responsibilities as assigned by the BDU Director.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors Degree plus advanced degree in international development, political science, or other related field;
* Minimum 7 years progressive experience with a special focus on proposal development and donor negotiation;
* Previous experience of major USG and European donor funding;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior writing skills;
* Proven management skills and ability to negotiate effectively with donors and partner agencies;
* Solid organizational skills: the ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment;
* Ability to work in a team environment and independently;
* Ability to meet unexpected demands and remain flexible;
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively;
* Ability to travel, at times with minimum notice and for prolonged periods of time.


How to Apply:
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7197 .

Closing Date: Saturday, 17 December 2011

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Jobs at Nation Media Group in Kenya

Job Title: WEB MODERATOR Job Number: HR-WM-11-2011
Job Type: Full Time Number of Openings: 1
Relocation: N Location: Kenya-Nairobi, Nairobi Area Province
Opportunity:

Required Skills:
Knowledge & Skills requirements:

i) University Degree in journalism or a related field;

ii) Good knowledge of African current affairs and issues.

iii) Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation


How to Apply:
http://career.staffingsoft.com/site014/asp/JobSeekerResults.asp

Closing Date: 7th december 2011

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Jobs at US Embassy in Kenya- Chauffeur

Job Title: Chauffeur (2 positions)
REF: VA-08-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Transportation / Logistics Offer: FP-BB; FSN-3
Introduction
The incumbent provides driver/chauffeur services driving passenger motor vehicles, trucks and buses for the motor pool or warehouse for the General Services Office in accordance with instructions received from the Motor pool supervisor and/or the Dispatcher.
Minimum Requirements
à Completion of high school is required.
à A minimum of five years of commercial driving experience is required. A valid and unexpired Kenyan commercial
license, class B,C,E is also required.
à Level III English ability is required. Kiswahili Level II ability is also required.
à Must be familiar with Kenyan traffic laws and be familiar with the Nairobi area traffic patterns. Must be knowledgeable
on vehicle operation and maintenance procedures. Must demonstrate, by road test at the time of interview, skills in
handling vehicles and ability to drive defensively to avoid accidents and personal injuries.
à Must have knowledge of MS word.
Job Specification
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 100 % OF TIME

Operates Mission vehicles to transport authorized Mission employees that have signed up for ICASS Motor Pool services, and official visitors within the city and surrounding in country areas. When necessary provide travel services outside of Kenya. Operates light trucks or pickup trucks for delivering of materials and equipment within Nairobi and surrounding areas. Complies with all Department of State safety and security rules while remaining vigilant to potential threatening situations and be prepared to take evasive action to protect passengers by moving them swiftly out of harm’s way and to a safe location. Remains alert at all times providing necessary security for the vehicle. Performs daily inspection of assigned vehicle to insure that the vehicle is clean in and outside, seatbelts are operational, and engine, radiator, brake, clutch and battery fluids are at recommended levels, and the vehicle is in good running condition. Ensures that Vehicle tools and spare tire are in operational condition in the vehicle. Performs minor preventive maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis and informs dispatcher or motor pool supervisor of discrepancies. Completes the daily OF-108 motor vehicle usage records for each assigned vehicle for those trips made, and then transfers this same data into the Web-pass database promptly. Is available to work all shifts as well as upcountry travel, weekends, holidays on a rotating basis. Must also ensure that travel vouchers are turned in promptly after a field trip. Remains current and knowledgeable on Mission Policy for motor pool usage and reports any misuse of a vehicle by embassy personnel or co-workers. Monitors the local travel/driving environment, and takes action to avoid demonstrations, road construction or areas which could pose a danger to the travel of passengers or vehicles. Knows the locations of hospitals, police stations, and foreign missions. Wears the proper chauffer uniform while on duty.

DOES NOT UTILIZE THE CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING. ENSURES THAT OFFICIAL RADIO IS IN OPERATIONAL CONDITION AND THE RADIO IS TURNED OFF AT END OF EVERY TRIP.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:

à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on
their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.



DEFINITIONS


1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:

* Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
* Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
* Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
* Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.

2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

* U.S. Citizen; and,
* EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
* Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:



1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment: · Is a U.S. citizen; and

· Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

· Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and

· Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.

· Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:

* Not an EFM; and,
* Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
* Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.

5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:

* Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
* Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
* Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
* Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:

* Is locally resident; and,
* Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
* Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).


How to apply


When applying for this position, kindly email us with the additional documents as specifically required for the position (e.g. licenses, certificates,


Closing Date: 7th December 2011

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Jobs at UNICEF in Kenya

Job Title: Programme Specialist - Disaster Risk Reduction, Nairobi
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Title: Programme Specialist- Disaster Risk Reduction Level: P-5 (Temporary Appointment, 364 days) Reports to: Regional Planning Advisor Start Date: 1st January 2012

Background and Purpose:

The 2011 Horn of Africa crisis has once again revealed the extreme vulnerability of populations in the Horn, affecting particularly hard the pastoralists/agro-pastoralists living in this region that on access to water sources and pasture grounds. The impact of continued severe drought has been compounded by conflict, high food prices and high poverty levels.

At the same time government and aid agencies have been aiming at strengthening resilience of these populations, sometimes with mixed results. What exactly the building-in of "resilience" elements would mean for UNICEF, how this can be merged with UNICEF's efforts to mainstream Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) across its programmes, what type of partners should be consulted and what approaches and change in programme strategies this requires is still awaiting clearer responses. UNICEF ESARO wishes to facilitate determining better programme strategies for arid and semi-arid lands including a focus for pastoralist societies.

This comes against the backdrop of a situation whereby governments are looking into resettlement of nomadic populations as permanent solution to the vulnerability of pastoralists. Experience in other countries has shown that providing basic services to transhumans can be done. UNICEF has the obligation to introduce such programming in the best interest of children to the affected countries where it is unknown.

Associating programmes for children with programmes for livestock. While some agencies have traditionally been attempting to programme close to pastoralist societies' needs such as FAO and local NGOs, this has not been the case throughout for UNICEF. Since 2010, the ESARO emergency unit has been highlighting the need for more focus and adequate solutions to issues in the arid and semi-arid areas of the Horn of Africa commissioning a review study on what has worked and what not in terms of best practices. From this, it emanated that UNICEF's programmes need to be reviewed including in light of associating programming for children with programming for livestock and the particular livelihood approach taken up by pastoralists. While this approach appears to be unorthodox, it has been proven highly efficient in some programme designs implemented by partners.

Revisiting UNICEF's WASH strategy in arid and semi-arid lands. At the same time, there is increasing evidence and understanding within the WASH community of the affected countries that provision of water to people cannot be designed without considering (1) water for animals, (2) a broader understanding of water resource management issues, and (3) the conflict potential of making water accessible to communities (and not to others).

Conflict sensitive programming. The high degree of conflict potential emanating from livelihood contexts that are characterised by constant struggle over limited resources has too often been obliterated and is not taken into account by development and humanitarian response s designed.

Understanding implications of climate change on communities. The implications of climate change in the region have not been consistently grasped by UNICEF although separate country offices have started engaging in country specific studies. Consolidating knowledge available and translating this into programming assumptions, especially related to arid and semi-arid contexts, will help provide programming options for changing programme contexts.

Basic services for transhumans and support to voluntary settlement. There is increasing evidence that pastoralists are indeed resettling in urban areas, precipitated by increased frequency of drought and difficulties to continue making as pastoralists. This requires attention to programming in urban environments with both sides being ill-prepared for these new developments. However, where transhumans decide to remain loyal to their livelihoods, adequate programming respecting their ways of life need to be developed that enables them at the same time to access basic social services including education and health and protection.

New programme partnerships for UNICEF. For UNICEF to re-orient its programming where required, new partnerships need to be fostered with sister agencies to strengthen interventions for pastoralist societies. The design of joint response and recovery plans with sister agencies appears to be opportune as the humanitarian community seeks to transform the immediate response to the 2011 Horn of Africa crisis into longer-term recovery and resilience strengthening approaches.

Assignment

The UNICEF ESARO is seeking a senior-level expertise to guide its programme strategies into further refinement for populations living in arid and semi-arid environments with a strong focus on pastoralist populations. Programme strategies need to be aligned with best practices in these contexts and latest evidence from climate change research. The process should include fostering new partnerships that have regional if not global significance. If required, additional research can be commissioned. The process of designing new programme strategies should include consultations with target populations and documentation thereof. Involvement of selected country offices in the process appears crucial including the inter-linkage with a possible peer review group from within the organisation and external members.

Reporting to the Chief of Planning, and working in active consultation with the Country Offices, the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) Livelihoods Temporary Assistance (TA) will be responsible for the following key tasks:

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Further updating, strengthening, documenting and archiving the existing body of literature pertaining to child-based good practices in programming in ASAL areas
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Developing and/or contributing to strategic partnerships and platforms for programming in arid and semi-arid regions (FAO, IGAD, AU etc.)
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Drafting of strategy paper on programming in arid and semi-arid regions with a special focus on the water sector and basic social service needs of transhumans
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Where necessary and required, commission further research and/or evaluations on country programme interventions in collaboration with country offices
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Where necessary and as required provide technical assistance to country offices in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes in arid and semi-arid regions

Deliverables:

* Development of programme strategy for UNICEF including essential components for arid and semi-arid regions � considering consultations with partners, communities, country offices, the regional office and HQ � taking into account best practices, climate change and with a focus on water related interventions
* Presentation and discussion of strategy during the November RMT 2012
* Provide assistance to country offices for programming in arid and semi-arid environments

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

The candidate has an advanced degree in social sciences, development studies, economics, water sector engineering or related field, and at least ten years of development programme experience of which some in the wider Horn of Africa region. Knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction , Climate Change and programming in arid and semi-arid environments is required. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in WASH.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:
* Has highest-level communication skills' and demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences;
* Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
* Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget;
* Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential;
* Analyses and integrates diverse and complex data from a wide range of sources;
* Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with various stakeholders;
* Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities;

How to apply:

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications comprising the following documentation to UNICEF ESARO until 30 November 2011

* Letter of motivation.
* Curriculum Vitae
* Form P11

Complete application files should be addressed by email to: esarohrvacancies@unicef.org

The start date of the assignment is the 5th of January 2012.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

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Jobs at US Embassy in Kenya- Public Health Specialist

Job Title: Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention)
REF: VA-07-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Medical / Healthcare Offer: FP-4; FSN-11
Introduction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Nairobi has an opening for the position of Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention).
Minimum Requirements
à Medical qualification (United States MD or equivalent) and a Master’s degree in internal medicine - Mmed) is required.

à (1). Medical and Public Health: - At least 3 years of specialist experience in the clinical management of HIV/AIDS is required, which must include experience with the use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and OI prophylaxis. (2). International Experience: At least 3 years of medical and public health experience in developing countries is required, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, or reproductive health.
à Level IV (fluent) English ability is required. Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili also required.à Must have technical knowledge of clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health relevant to the African setting.◊ Must be able to process written reports and must have strong computer skills in spreadsheets and database software packages.
Job Specification
Basic Function:

The Technical Advisor (TA) oversees HIV/AIDS treatment and care for the Division of Global HIV/AIDS (DGHA)-Kenya and its Implementing Partners at selected service delivery and study sites in Kenya. The TA will contribute to local, provincial and national levels regarding adult and pediatric care and treatment activities, curriculum development and trainings. Responsibilities are in two broad areas: Implementing/supporting treatment and care activities; and working with Implementing Partners throughout Kenya. Technical duties include leading efforts to ensure that treatment and care activities are based on the most recent relevant and science-based data, and that scientific knowledge is translated into program guidelines and practices for both opportunistic infection (OI) prophylaxis and ARV use. General responsibilities of the position are to ensure that all activities contribute to the achievement of CDC and DGHA-Kenya goals.


Technical and Program Management Responsibilities % of time 60

1. Ensure that CDC-DGHA Kenya supported activities at multiple delivery sites fully conform to national guidelines and CDC technical strategies concerning all aspects of HIV/AIDS care, including counseling and testing of persons with HIV, provisions of ARVs and OI prophylaxis as recommended, and symptomatic and palliative care.

2. Provide guidance and advice about HIV/AIDS care, ARVs, OI prophylaxis, symptomatic and palliative care and support for HIV-infected persons.

3. Keep abreast of scientific and medical literature concerning HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS care and of all relevant public information relevant to CDC Kenya and DGHA activities.

4. Participate in the development of guidelines, operational procedures and manuals, educational materials, teaching modules, etc., for implementing HIV/AIDS care, OI prophylaxis, ARV initiatives.

5. Lead the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for HIV/AIDS care activities supported by CDC Kenya, DGHA and PEPFAR in selected service delivery sites.

6. Liaise with the Nyanza Branch Treatment Team; all other technical advisors throughout CDC Kenya; the technical and administrative personnel at other US government agencies; and partner organizations, for the implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS treatment and care activities.

7. Liaise closely with all CDC DGHA and other Division working in Kenya to provide analyses and reports as required, including for presentation at national, regional, and international meetings and conferences.

8. Implements an operational research/implementation science agenda, within the operational and fiscal limits of DGHA.

Technical Assistance and Guidance % of time 25

Provide technical assistance and guidance to MOH and other national and international partners and collaborators on all aspects of HIV/AIDS care, including OI prophylaxis and ARV use.

Represent CDC DGHA Kenya at technical, policy, and strategic meetings, including with other collaborators and donor agencies.

Acts as a national, regional and international resource in all matters pertaining to HIV/AIDS treatment and care, including ARV use and OI prophylaxis.

Undertakes program evaluation visits nationally and regionally to further influence and benefit CDC – DGHA Kenya activities.


Other Duties As Assigned % of time 15

The TA will participate in other tasks related to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of CDC DGHA-Kenya activities in support of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in Kenya as requested by the Branch Chief and DGHA Director.

The TA will deliver reports, summaries, papers, oral and written presentations, as requested.

The TA will conform to operational practices and procedures already implemented by CDC DGHA Kenya, and to be implemented in the future.

The TA will work with and support other USG agencies involved with HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment initiative in Kenya, including for the preparation of appropriate reports.

Selection Process:

WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.

Additional Selection Criteria:
à Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. à Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
à Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on
their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
à Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
à Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
à Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.

DEFINITIONS


1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:

* Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
* Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
* Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
* Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.

2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

* U.S. Citizen; and,
* EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
* Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:



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1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment: · Is a U.S. citizen; and

· Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and

· Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and

· Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan.

· Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:

* Not an EFM; and,
* Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
* Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen. 5. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:

* Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
* Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
* Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
* Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

6. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:

* Is locally resident; and,
* Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
* Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).



How to Apply:

When applying for this position, kindly email us with the additional documents as specifically required for the position (e.g. licenses, certificates, diplomas, degrees) to nairobidocs@state.gov. Kindly set the subject of the email in the following format: Job ref/Job title/Your Full Name/ID


Closing Date: 7th December 2011

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