Jobs at Oxfam GB in Kenya

Job Title: Emergency Food Security & Livehoods Coordinator


Ref INT5072
Region Horn, East & Central Africa
Location Nairobi (Kenya programme)
Division International
Department
Position Type Fixed Term
Job Family Programme
Closing date for applications
(UK Time) 4 January 2012

Emergency Food Security & Livelihoods Coordinator
Global Level C2
Salary: GBP20,619 net per annum and other substantial benefits
6 months Fixed Term contract; Unaccompanied post
Based in Nairobi; Kenya

Who we are
Oxfam's Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work. Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction. Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir, the Nairobi informal settlements and on national level advocacy and coordination issues in multi stakeholder fora.

Oxfam has launched its largest ever appeal in Africa in response to the massive food crisis facing more than 12 million people across Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. In Kenya, Oxfam aims to help 1.3 million people with clean water, cash initiatives and veterinary support people's livestock. We require a highly experienced Emergency Food Security & Livelihoods (EFSL) Coordinator for Oxfam GB Kenya programme to deliver successfully in this humanitarian emergency.
The Role
You will take an active role in assessing impact, advising on appropriate interventions and implementation where necessary. In close collaboration with the Emergency Coordinator, partners and the regional EFSL Advisor, the incumbent is accountable for the coordination and quality implementation of the EFSL element for the Kenya Program's current emergency drought response. The post holder will advise when and if Oxfam should be scaling up program activities further in the face of food or livelihoods crises in the ASAL regions. He/she will support the establishment of the common analytical framework and strengthening of livelihood baselines, ensuring increased utility and robustness of livelihood information and the predictive analytical skills of program managers and decision makers. You will build capacity of partners and Oxfam GB staff in cash transfer programming as necessary.

Person specification
To be successful in this role, you will require a minimum of a Masters degree qualification or equivalent in related area (rural development, livelihoods or agriculture) sciences from a recognised university, with indepth experience of technical leadership on food security and livelihoods issues in Horn and East Africa, including working with pastoral populations, practical experience of delivering quality cash and market support programmes. Demonstrable experience in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian programme, as well as ability to demonstrate excellent analytical thinking is essential. He/she will need intense experience of EFSL program design and successful proposal writing as well as experience in writing policy briefs and providing inputs to media and campaign materials. You will be required to have excellent communication and multicultural team working skills. You will need proven ability of understanding and applying issues related to gender in development and humanitarian contexts.

To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contacts and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk

Applications deadline is 04 January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.

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Medecins Sans Frontieres Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Intersectional Regional Pharmacist based in Nairobi, Kenya



Intersectional_Regional_Pharmacist.pdf

Background

MSF has a strict policy concerning procurement of pharmaceuticals, intended to avoid potential problems with the quality of the medical supplies in the countries where we work. Risk factors specifically linked to local procurement of drugs include: weak governmental control on manufacturing, distribution and import; inappropriate quality standards; illicit distribution channels; and presence of fake products.

Therefore, general first-line procurement strategy for pharmaceuticals is international supply from MSF Procurement Centres. If purchases of pharmaceuticals are necessary in a given country, for instance because of legal constraints, and have been approved by the Medical Director of the concerned section, a technical visit will be done by one of the section pharmacists, to identify local suppliers of acceptable quality. Then, a competent person will be identified within each mission to be responsible for local purchase according to the indications of the section pharmacist; this person can be an expatriate or national pharmacist or nurse, and is in charge of the daily management of local purchase (stock planning and supervision, orders at approved suppliers, follow-up of suppliers, etc). It is stressed that the decision to approve a local supplier is to be taken by a section pharmacist, according to the principle of shared decision at HQ level.

The regional pharmacist position in Nairobi was created to ensure that all sections purchasing pharmaceuticals in Nairobi follow the same principles and policies for local purchase, in close link with the international pharmacists’ pool.

With the mandate from the medical directors, the regional pharmacist position in Nairobi was established in March, 2005. Evaluations of the position took place in 2006, 2007 and 2008. At present there is a commitment to maintain the position.

The general objective of the position is to support and supervise MSF programs and sections in pharmaceutical supply, by guaranteeing that MSF quality standards are applied according to the evolving situation in each country and available updated information.


Place within the organisation

*Hierarchically accountable to the International Medical Coordinator and technically linked to the International Pharmacist Coordinator; while being in the field and under administrative and security management of MSF-Spain /OCBA through MSF OCBA mission in Kenya".

*This intersectional regional pharmacist position will be functionally linked to the international pharmaceutical coordination: it will be responsibility of the international pharmacist coordinator to ensure that the regional pharmacists is given appropriate technical back-up, by:

- considering him/her as a member of the international pool (including two participations per year in international pharmacists meetings);
- identifying a regular technical back-up among the section pharmacists
- continuously sharing with him/her relevant updated information on sources and qualities;
- Providing him/her with any needed information on demand.
- Ensuring the links with the pharmacists in the Campaign team and in Procurement Centres.
Main purpose of the job

* To ensure that the proposed procurement strategies, as approved by Medical Department in the HQ (of each project’s section), are followed and implemented by the teams in the region.
* To monitor and re-evaluate the relevance of the procurement strategies in a continuous way, taking into account MSF program developments in the countries, quality, legal and administrative issues.
* To document the quality of the locally available products, and make recommendations to the sections. Decisions on the acceptance or rejection of a source will be under the responsibility of the international pharmaceutical coordinator.
* To ensure continuous follow-up of the quality of local suppliers.

The position will cover the following region: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia and Uganda and only exceptionally (with Medical Director’s approval) the surrounding countries.


Core responsibilities and tasks


1. Context information

The technical, qualitative, political and legal description of the pharmaceutical environment will be updated as necessary:

- Update description of current needs and supply strategies in MSF programs

- Update on legislative aspects of purchasing and importing pharmaceutical products as NGO, including products under International Control and patented products,

- Update on changes in pharmaceutical legislation and quality control performed by the DRA of the concerned countries


2. Pharmaceuticals procurement

* Follow up and monitoring of identified sources for medicines for MSF projects. Identification of new sources will be done according to quality standards defined by the international pharmaceutical coordination, to feasibility (and sustainability if needed), price and legal/administrative constraints:

- MSF supply centres in Europe

- Local manufacturers

- Local wholesalers, both private and not-for-profit.

* To be the main referent for CHMP for all procurement related issues and ensure that CHMP complies with MSF requirement for local procurement.

* To establish and continuously update a list of selected suppliers per product (procurement databases[1], to be sent to section pharmacists for validation), to be fed by information collected locally and by information provided by the international pharmacists’ pool; to ensure continuous quality monitoring; to compile and up-date documentation for each product (selected supplier, qualitative and legal dossier, prices, quality problems); to manage any eventual problems with the suppliers and/or the products (in coordination with project teams).

* Send three times a year a bullet point report on emergency pharmaceutical orders purchased in Nairobi for neighboring countries

* Update the international pharmacists’ coordinator and section pharmacists with new findings


3. Support to MSF supply centers in Nairobi

The regional pharmacist should monitor and share with international pharma coordinator the developments and ensure that all pharmaceutical activities of the MSF supply centres present in Nairobi (KSU, Nairobi Supply Center, SUKA) remain within the frame of the international medical procurement policy. The regional pharmacist may also provide technical support where relevant to the structures. The regional pharmacist should support and train the pharmacists when necessary.


4. Technical back-up to MSF teams

* To be the technical back-up for all pharmacy related questions of all the medical coordinators, medical purchasers and any pharmacists (both national and expatriates staff) working in capital offices and/or in the field.

* To provide briefing to all medical coordinators, pharmacists and any persons concerned with medical supply.

* To help with the organisation of regional pharmaceutical trainings in case is needed.

* The need for field visit, pharmaceutical assessment of the project, or specific training should be discussed with section pharmacists and International Pharmacist Coordinator (IPC), who will send the request to the regional pharmacist.


5. External representation

To be the MSF focal point for the national Drug Regulatory Authority, in collaboration and in support to the Pharmacists and Medical Coordinators.

To act as a liaison person on pharmaceutical issues with relevant MoH departments, other NGOs etc as necessary and in agreement and collaboration with the medical coordinators.

6. Access to new treatments

If needed, to support with technical pharmaceutical expertise the Medical Coordinators and Head of Missions, in their activities to improve access to treatment.

7. Pharmacovigilance

Be the focal point for complaints related to medical items use, and give support for batch recall processes under the coordination of the IPC.


Candidate profile

* Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent diploma according to the country of origin of the pharmacist)
* Experience with quality assurance and pharmaceutical procurement is desirable· Pharmacist with field experience in developing countries (MSF experience is an asset)
* Fluency in English (written and spoken), knowledge of additional languages of the region are desirable
* Ability to work in a team
* Good organisational skills
* Good communication skills, notably the capacity to negotiate and gather information
* Ability to represent MSF at external meetings

Salary & Working conditions

* Contract: expatriate status, with a salary level equivalent to a medical coordinator field position.

* Duration: 1 year, and possible extension after evaluation and decision by the medical directors.

* Location: Nairobi, Kenya. The person will be based in MSF-Spain office in Nairobi providing the direct administrative support.

* Starting date: 1st of February 2012


How to Apply;

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter in English by e-mail to : IO-Recruitment.GVA@geneva.msf.org

Deadline for application: 6th of January 2012

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Jobs at Futures Group in Kenya

Job Title: Kenya HMIS Associate
Location: Kenya
Job Code: CHSS120111
# of Openings: 1
Description

About Us

Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. We assist governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary

The HMIS Associate will be responsible for database management and administration, including querying of datasets, validation of data and reporting.


Key Responsibilities


* Query design and verification
* Writing technical and help documentation
* Organizing and managing the document repository
* Technical reporting to the Senior Technical Lead
* Organizationally reports to Senior Director


Qualifications


* Degree in Computer Science
* Microsoft Certification for SQL Server
* 3-5 years writing SQL queries
* Experience with programming
* Experience manually testing software with and without Test Cases.
* Experience using a defect tracking tool or database
* Knowledge of SQL Server and MS .Net is required
* Good oral/written communication skills required


Physical Demands


* Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility


Work Environment


* Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.



How to Apply:
All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.


Deadline: 6th January 2012

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Jobs at Save the Children UK in Kenya- Operations Director

Job Title: Operations Director


Ref 6922
Region Africa - East and Southern
Country Kenya
Job Location Nairobi
Position Type Fixed Term
Budget Responsibility Yes - To be confirmed
Line Management Responsibility 1 - 5
Annual Salary and Benefits
Contract Duration 12 months
Closing date for applications 9 January 2012



Job Purpose

The incumbent will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that all Save the Children UK Kenya programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets.

S/He will contribute to the development and review of the country strategic direction and policy formulation as part of the core Senior Management Team and also play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes in Kenya to increase impact and enable positive change for children. S/He reports to the Country Director – Kenya Programme and has overall line management of the Head of Logistics, 4 Area Managers and Operations Manager.

Additional Information

Please be aware that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date.

If you want further information on the benefit packages click here

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.


How to Apply:
http://www7.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_savethechildren01.asp?s=EnPmSXuHfWInKkWfc&jobid=34125,3402564671&key=21425570&c=148761212382&pagestamp=senshollsmdjhabhog

Deadline: 9 January 2012

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Risk Advisor Jobs at Save the Children UK in Kenya

Job Title: Disaster Risk Reduction /Climate Change Adaptation Advisor


Ref 6929
Region Africa - East and Southern
Country Kenya
Job Location Nairobi
Position Type Fixed Term
Budget Responsibility less than £1 million
Line Management Responsibility 1 - 5
Annual Salary and Benefits 29660
Contract Duration 12 months
Closing date for applications 9 January 2012



Job Purpose

The DRR/CCA Advisor is expected to provide technical guidance and support to the country program in DRR/CCA programming as well as ensure the strategic positioning of Save the Children within the newly created Drought Management Authority. Broadly this will entail leading in the adaptation of the regional DRR/CCA strategy by the country program, strengthening DRR mainstreaming across thematic sectors (both in sector strategies and program interventions), capacity building of key stakeholders and advocacy at national and county levels. The post-holder will also play a major role towards the continued development and improvement of the SC regional and global DRR/CCA strategy and plans with a view to enhancing the visibility and strategic positioning of the country program as a leader in DRR/CCA programming nationally. He/She will play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children through building resilient communities.
Additional Information

Please be aware that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date.

If you want further information on the benefit packages click here

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.


How to Apply:
http://www7.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_savethechildren01.asp?s=udFcINkXvMYdAaMvs&jobid=34140,2372772579&key=21425570&c=148761212382&pagestamp=senshollsmdjhabhog

Deadline: 9 January 2012

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Jobs at UNDP in Kenya- UNDP Somalia Internship

Job Title: UNDP SOMALIA INTERNSHIP
Location : Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline : 31-Dec-11
Type of Contract : Internship
Post Level : Intern
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 20-Jan-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : 3 - 6months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 3 - 6months
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Background

The UNDP Somalia Country Office, based in Nairobi, is looking for interns in various disciplines. Students from these disciplines are welcome to apply, and depending on qualifications, shall be selected for internships that relate either to the organization's strategic activities or to administrative or technical functions. Internships will allow the successful candidates to have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural international organization:
Areas of internship include

* Civil Engineering
* Architecture
* Information Technology (ICT) Communication and Journalism
* Business Administration
* Project Management.
* Policy Studies
* Political Science
* Constitution.
* Local Governance
* Economic
* Law
* Procurement (Logistics/Supply)
* Human Resources.

Internships may be offered at any UNDP office. However, due to security risks, non-family duty stations (i.e. in security phase III or above) may not accept interns from outside the duty station.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties that the intern will be expected to carry out are:

* Conducting research;
* Assist in the preparation of various documentation and reports;
* Assist in the cataloguing of information;
* Assisting in the organization of conferences, forums or other collaborative events;

Competencies
Status

* Interns are considered gratis personnel. They are not staff members.
* Interns may not be sought or accepted as substitutes for staff to be recruited against authorized posts.
* Interns may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.


Interns’ Expenses.
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP.

All costs connected with an intern's participation in the Programme must be borne by:

* the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students;
* the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc.

Insurance

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. As interns are not covered under any insurance, including MAIP, they should not travel to hazardous locations in the course of their internship with UNDP.

Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical and life/accident insurance for the duty station for which they will work. It must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship which:

1. requires transportation to the Home Country or Country of Residence for further treatment
2. results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the Home Country, or Country of Residence.

Subsequent Employment

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Should an offer of employment be envisaged, a 3-month break, from the end of the internship, must be respected. Interns cannot apply for posts during the period of internship.

Required Skills and Experience

UNDP may accept interns providing the following conditions are met:
Enrolment:

* Enrolled in a bachelors/masters programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship (if a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible); or
* Pursuing their university/college studies, having completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages;
* Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship.

Skills

* Proficiency in English required. Fluency Somali or in Arabic is an asset;
* Computer literate in standard software applications;
* Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the UN, and of UNDP in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNDP's Statement of Purpose and to the ideals of the UN Charter; and
* Demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Duration

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNDP. However, they will normally last no less than six weeks and no more than twelve months.

Internship assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year, depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise interns.


How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=21253

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UNOPS Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Consultant - Mogadishu Planning
Vacancy Code UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/042
Post Title Consultant - Mogadishu Planning
Post Level International ICA 4 (Individual Contractor Agreement)
Org Unit Kenya Operations Center

Duty Station Nairobi, Kenya

Duration
Three months (renewable up to a year subject to performance and availability of
funds)
Closing Date 6th January 2012
Background
Somalia provides a unique challenge in aid planning, delivery and coordination. For the UN to work
successfully in Mogadishu requires a deep and up-to-date understanding of the constantly changing and
wide variety of national and international and national actors and their sometimes competing roles. To
deliver assistance safely and efficiently, the UN is required to demonstrate a strong sense of development
and political acumen as well as a clear understanding of the needs and desires of the Somali people.
Supporting the transitional government in the face of a resilient insurgency also requires a strong security
dimension and an ability to work with the TFG, the African Union military mission in Somalia, while
understanding the possible perceptions of the insurgency. People living in the city of Mogadishu require
the concurrent and continual delivery of a complex mix of relief, recovery, and development interventions in
a deeply insecure and unpredictable operating environment.
The security situation facing the United Nations and INGOs has meant direct implementation has been
challenging. The international community has increasingly made efforts to work more closely with the
Transitional Federal Government and at the same time has been forced to rely more on local NGOs and
Somali businesses to deliver assistance. The international private sector is now playing a growing role in
Mogadishu.
With the end of the transition period of the Transitional Federal Government fast approaching, there is an
urgent need to consolidate the gains made by the UN in delivering services and support to the people of
Mogadishu. In addition to demonstrating the value of the UN’s work this position will also focus on the
strengthening and extension of the legitimate authority of national authority in the region. Given the rapidly
changing political context it is of critical importance to have a senior manager focusing on evaluating the
changes in the operational developments in Mogadishu. This increased need for strong plans, well
coordinated and managed programmes, projects and activities at this time also stems from the increased
global focus on integration and the increased pressure from the UN Security Council to have a closer
relationship between the UNCT and components of the Special Political Mission in Somalia.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Functions
• Agree a set of priority activities which will remain roughly constant over time and broadly applicable in
various locations with the TFG, with Somali civil society representatives and across the UN and
international community.
• Prepare a proposal for a joint UN coordination presence in Mogadishu including fully-consulted
concept notes and a working budget in order to improve the ability of the UN to work in Mogadishu in
the future.
• Manage the Mogadishu international co-ordination committee to take forward planning and
coordination across the political, development and recovery spectrum of activities thereby bringing
together the programmatic work of the UNCT with the political work of UNPOS and de-conflicting with
the military support provided by UNSOA to AMISOM
Key results expected
• Agree a set of priority activities which will remain roughly constant over time and broadly applicable in
various locations with the TFG, with Somali civil society representatives and across the UN and
international community.
• Establish and agree a set of 10 common principles that should guide the work of all international and
Somali partners when designing and implementing interventions in support of the Somali people.
• Map key donor funding intentions, pipeline allocations and ‘conditions’ under which they will seek to
make any additional funds available for stabilization and recovery initiatives.
• Work with the UNCT and UNPOS to understand clan and other political factors affecting likelihood of
support for TFG and international activities
• Ensure that UN-implemented programmes fit within the longer-term priorities and are coordinated with
the activities of the TFG, NGOs and other actors, especially on job creation and livelihoods
• Identify and address discrepancies between the TFG’s expectations and priorities and the planned
activities on the ground, including through the provision of information to the TFG.
• Suggest alternative implementation mechanisms for addressing issues which existing UN
programmes cannot address.
Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
• Strategic vision and strong technical and analytical capabilities
• Very good political judgment
• Excellent organizational and management skills
• High level of self-management capacity and proactive self-drive under very low supervision
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive
working relationships
• Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Maintain balanced and positive attitude even under continued high stress level
• Knowledge of current development policies and activities
• Excellent partnership management skills
• Excellent analytic and written ability
• The ability to work well with others and build good relations internally and externally
• Experience in closely working with colleagues and counterparts of different nationalities and religions
in challenging operational and living conditions
• Maintain balanced and positive attitude with all counterparts even under challenging working, living
and security situation during phases of continued high stress level
Technical Competencies:
• A sound knowledge of the prevailing situation and key personalities in Mogadishu
• A basic understanding of military practice and international law
• Gender equality and human rights knowledge and experience
• A strong understanding of the working situation in Somalia
• Ability to work to meet tight schedules under stressful environment and multi cultural context.
• Ability to work in demanding physical and cultural context with government partners, under
challenging physical conditions and poor national infrastructure.
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and pro-active problem-solving approach.
• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve problems
• Working knowledge of computer use. Familiarity with procedures, reporting requirements and ethical
practices of the UN system.


Education/Experience/Language
• Masters Degree or higher in Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics or a
related subject.
• A minimum of 15 years progressive, related professional work experience at the national or
international level.
• Data analysis skills
• Process management skills
• Experience in conflict countries or experience in Islamic societies and/or in Africa and the Arab worlds
• Recent experience working in Mogadishu
• Sound knowledge of the UN system’s procedures and operational activities for development is
desirable.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral communication skills
Submission of Applications
Candidates are strongly requested to carefully review the application guidelines below, incomplete documents
and/or submissions not meeting the application guidelines will not be considered.
Interested candidates must submit their applications, including
1. Letter of interest
2. Complete Curriculum Vitae
3. Complete, updated and signed United Nations P.11 form
All of the above required documents must be sent via e-mail to vacancieskeoc@unops.org.Kindly indicate the
vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
The body of the email must include the table below with responses in the exact format.
Last name:
First name:
Highest completed educational qualification:
Exact years of experience relevant to the assignment
Experience with the United Nations (Yes/No). If yes,
specify name of agency, Fund or Programme and exact
years of relevant experience:
Professional qualification and/or experience
UNOPS reserve the right to reject any application without the above format in the submission email.


Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.

How to Apply:
www.unops.org.


Closing Date: 6th January 2012

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Mechanical Engineers Jobs at Sukari Industries Ltd in Kenya

Job Title: Mechanical Engineers - 2 Posts
Location: , Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Sukari industries Limited Kenya a new sugar factory of 1500 TCD expandable to 2500 TCD is in need of following technical manpower.
Description:
Requirements:

Relevant hand on job experience in Operating Sugar Factory of 5 to 10 years.


How to Apply:
Interested Candidate must submit their application with their up dated CV and certificates of relevant Experience.



To General Manager
Sukari Industries Limited
P.O. Box 237 -40302 Ndhiwa
Kenya.

Closing Date: 09 January 2012

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Evaporator Attendant Jobs at Sukari Industries Ltd in Kenya

Job Title: Evaporator Attendant - 2 Post
Location: , Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Sukari industries Limited Kenya a new sugar factory of 1500 TCD expandable to 2500 TCD is in need of following technical manpower.
Description:
Requirements:

Relevant hand on job experience in Operating Sugar Factory of 5 to 10 years.


How to Apply:
Interested Candidate must submit their application with their up dated CV and certificates of relevant Experience.


To General Manager
Sukari Industries Limited
P.O. Box 237 -40302 Ndhiwa
Kenya.

Closing Date: 09 January 2012

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Sukari Industries Limited Jobs in Kenya- Boiler Operator

Job Title: Boiler Operator
Location: , Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Sukari industries Limited Kenya a new sugar factory of 1500 TCD expandable to 2500 TCD is in need of following technical manpower.
Description:
Requirements:

Relevant hand on job experience in Operating Sugar Factory of 5 to 10 years.


How to Apply:

Interested Candidate must submit their application with their up dated CV and certificates of relevant Experience.


To General Manager
Sukari Industries Limited
P.O. Box 237 -40302 Ndhiwa
Kenya.


Closing Date: 09 January 2012

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Sukari Industries Limited Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor - 4 Posts
Location: , Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Sukari industries Limited Kenya a new sugar factory of 1500 TCD expandable to 2500 TCD is in need of following technical manpower.
Description:
Requirements:

Relevant hand on job experience in Operating Sugar Factory of 5 to 10 years.



How to Apply:
Interested Candidate must submit their application with their up dated CV and certificates of relevant Experience.

To General Manager
Sukari Industries Limited
P.O. Box 237 -40302 Ndhiwa
Kenya.

Closing Date: 09 January 2012

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Jobs at Sukari Industries Limited in Kenya

Job Title: Shift Superintendent (Mechanical) - 2 Posts
Location: , Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Sukari industries Limited Kenya a new sugar factory of 1500 TCD expandable to 2500 TCD is in need of following technical manpower.
Description:
Requirements:

Relevant hand on job experience in Operating Sugar Factory of 5 to 10 years.


How to Apply:
Interested Candidate must submit their application with their up dated CV and certificates of relevant Experience.

To General Manager
Sukari Industries Limited
P.O. Box 237 -40302 Ndhiwa
Kenya.

Closing Date: 09 January 2012

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Jobs at Korea Business Centre in Kenya

Job Title: Assistant Manager (Marketing Department)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Contract/Temporary
Summary: We, Korea Business Centre (KOTRA) Nairobi, are the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Republic of Korea and government agency charged with the role to promote business and trade between Korea and East Africa.

In Particular, we try to promote export from Korea to East Africa.

In order fulfill our vision, we are inviting applications for the following position.
Description: Key Roles

* Increase Korean products market penetration
* Support special Korean customer’s Export to East Africa.
* Market research for required industry and products
* Other marketing jobs required by Managing Director

Requirements:
Required Qualification and Experience

* Bachelors degree or higher related marketing department
* Minimum 3 years relevant experience in marketing or sales
* Knowledge about international trade and business
* Good negotiation skills with East African buyer companies


How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates for the above position should send their applications enclosing certified copies of the following:

* Academic/professional certificates and testimonials.
* A detailed CV stating details of day telephone contacts email address current position and remuneration(with evidence)
* Names and contact of three or more referees.


Korea Business Center, Nairobi(KOTRA)
International House 2nd Floor,
P.O. Box 40569-00100
Nairobi.

Closing Date: 06 January 2012

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Internship Jobs at Kenya Good Neighbors

Job Title: Graduate Interns
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Kenya Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO with its community development projects in Mukuru, Korogocho, Dandora and Transmara.

We do community development through child sponsorship.

We wish to recruit interns whose main work is case management of sponsored children, collection and data entry of sponsored children’s information and assisting the project managers in providing service to target communities.
Description:
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications required

* Must be a committed Christian
* Bachelor of degree in Arts preferably in social work or its equivalent
* Have knowledge of Child rights and community development
* Computer literacy with a typing speed of at least 30 WPM
* Willing to work in slums and remote places
* Ability to cope with pressure and meet deadlines

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to send their applications, CV and relevant copies of certificates.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Monthly allowance will be offered and will be reviewed depending on individual performance.

Candidates with excellent performance will be absorbed.


Kenya Good Neighbors
P.O. Box 76327-00508

Closing Date: 04 January 2012

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Jobs at Total Kenya Limited

Job Title: LPG Technical Support Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Summary: Total Kenya Limited, a leading multinational Petroleum Company with operations spread all over Kenya is seeking to recruit performance driven LPG Technical Support Manager to fill an existing vacancy.
Description: Key Role:- Development of sales and marketing of LPG ¡n Kenya through providing know how on good use of LPG in a safe and profitable manner.

Reporting to the LPG Sales Manager, the successful candidate’s principal accountabilities will include:

* Facilitating sales increase in Bulk and LPG sales points countrywide by continuously providing technical know how and safety information to convert industrial and institutional clients to LPG use.
* Developing new products to meet needs of growing market on bulk LPG, 22.5 and 50kg cylinders & follow on importation of installation materials with Manufacturers and AMO.
* Carrying out safety training with sales teams, depot and delivery personnel & enforcing site safety at customers sites.
* Creating activities that increase brand awareness in order to achieve company volume and profitability objectives.
* Implementing site safety audit, carrying out safety training at all bulk consumer sites & making regular follow ups with customers.
* Evaluating prevailing delivery process through consistent market visit and spot checks then establish missing links and provide customer feedback for improvement.
* Ensuring quality delivery service to customers through optimizing logistics and timely delivery in liaison with Operations and customer service department.

Requirements:
The Requirements:

* Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with 3 to 5 years experience in sales development within a busy commercial environment.
* Strong business development and marketing skills.
* Excellent technical know how in LPG with good commercial negotiations skills.
* Excellent relations and presentation skills with good written and verbal communication skills.


How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CV’s, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and daytime telephone contact so as to reach the undersigned.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Human Resources & Administration Manager
Total Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 30736-00100
Nairobi.

Closing Date: 14 January 2012

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Jobs at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics- Payroll Officer

Job Title: Payroll Officer
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ P Off /9/2011
No. of Posts: 2

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Human Resource Development, the Officer will be expected to assist in the payroll administration and to prepare salary statements of all employees.

Key Responsibilities

* To collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and benefit entitlements for employees
* Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, and insurance and pension plans
* Complete and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leave, share savings, employment and medical insurance
* Provide information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans
* Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts ;
* Any other assignments given by the Manager Human Resource Development

Minimum Requirements

* Have a first degree in Commerce, Human Resource or related field from a recognized University;
* Have a Diploma in Human Resource Management
* 5 years experience in payroll management;
* Be familiar with workings of computerized Human Resource systems;
* Be familiar with Government Financial systems;
* Be of age 35 years or below.
* Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Programme (ERP) will be an added advantage.


How to Apply:
Applicants should submit Application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts’ testimonials and National ID/Passport. The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 102
NAIROBI

Applications must be received not later than 13th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be Contacted

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Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Jobs

Job Title: Payroll Accountant
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ P Acct/8/2011
No. of Posts: 1

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Officer will be expected to administer the payroll and to prepare salary statements of all employees.

Key Responsibilities

* Be responsible for maintaining computerized payroll related accounts;
* Calculate net salaries after taking into consideration deductions and exemptions and ensuring timely remittances of statutory deductions;
* Verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, and insurance and pension plans;
* Verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leave, share savings, employment and medical insurance;
* Reconciliation of accounts and accuracy of accounts
* Be a link between the accounts and the payroll section
* Ensure maintenance of records relating to monthly payroll details
* Any other assignments given by the Chief Accountant



Minimum Requirement

* Have a first degree in Commerce or related field from a recognized University;
* Be a holder of CPA III or its equivalent
* 5 years financial accounting experience;
* Be familiar with workings of computerized financial systems;
* Be familiar with Government Financial systems;
* Knowledge of payroll accounting will be an added advantage.
* Have an eye for detail.
* Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Programmes (ERP) will be an added advantage..
* Have a high level of integrity
* Be of age 35 years or below



How to Apply:

Applicants should submit Application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts’ testimonials and National ID/Passport. The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 102
NAIROBI

Applications must be received not later than 13th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Jobs at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Job Title: Statistician/ (STAT)
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/ STAT/7/2011
No. of Posts: 12



Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager in the relevant Division of a Directorate, this is the entry grade for the Statistician cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for a specific sector, location, service or area of activity.

Key Responsibilities

Headquarters

* Responsible for a specific economic sector or an area of statistical activity;
* Drawing up survey questionnaires and setting up control procedures for receiving returns and taking the necessary action;
* Collection, collation, computerization and analysis of data;
* Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments;
* Any other assignments given by the Senior Manager in the relevant directorate

Field Operations

* Deputize the County Statistical Officer;
* Coordinate collection, collation, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of population or social related Statistics;
* Coordinate, design and undertake county specific or national Population or/and Social related household and establishment based sample surveys;
* Monitor the quality of the population and social statistics data;
* Prepare periodic KNBS publications;
* Ensure that the activities of the Directorate are documented by preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
* Update the national and county Bureau statistical frame, population and social statistics database;
* Respond to requests from population and Social data users;
* Provide technical support to the county or relevant ministerial headquarters on statistical issues;
* Any other assignments given by the County Statistical Officer

Minimum Requirements

* An Upper Second Class Honours degree in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized university/institution; or
* An Upper Second Class Honours degree in Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized university/institution; or
* An Upper Second Class Honours degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (I & ii) above with a bias towards Computer Science, Operations Research, Survey Techniques and demographic Techniques and Demographic Techniques from a recognized university/institution.

Be computer literate

Be aged 30 years or below


How to Apply:

Applicants should submit Application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts’ testimonials and National ID/Passport. The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 102
NAIROBI

Applications must be received not later than 13th January 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Operations Director Jobs at Save the Children in Kenya

Job Title: Operations Director


Ref 6922
Region Africa - East and Southern
Country Kenya
Job Location Nairobi
Position Type Fixed Term
Budget Responsibility Yes - To be confirmed
Line Management Responsibility 1 - 5
Annual Salary and Benefits
Contract Duration 12 months
Closing date for applications 9 January 2012



Job Purpose

The incumbent will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that all Save the Children UK Kenya programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets.

S/He will contribute to the development and review of the country strategic direction and policy formulation as part of the core Senior Management Team and also play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes in Kenya to increase impact and enable positive change for children. S/He reports to the Country Director – Kenya Programme and has overall line management of the Head of Logistics, 4 Area Managers and Operations Manager.

Additional Information

Please be aware that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date.

If you want further information on the benefit packages click here

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.


How to Apply:
http://www7.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_savethechildren01.asp?s=UNwYvBGdQoFRwTtFol&jobid=34125,3402564671&key=21420570&c=525498652372&pagestamp=seouketgfolqtomsdc

Deadline: 9 January 2012

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Jobs at Save the Children UK in Kenya-Risk Reduction Advisor

Job Title: Disaster Risk Reduction /Climate Change Adaptation Advisor


Ref 6929
Region Africa - East and Southern
Country Kenya
Job Location Nairobi
Position Type Fixed Term
Budget Responsibility less than £1 million
Line Management Responsibility 1 - 5
Annual Salary and Benefits 29660
Contract Duration 12 months
Closing date for applications 9 January 2012



Job Purpose

The DRR/CCA Advisor is expected to provide technical guidance and support to the country program in DRR/CCA programming as well as ensure the strategic positioning of Save the Children within the newly created Drought Management Authority. Broadly this will entail leading in the adaptation of the regional DRR/CCA strategy by the country program, strengthening DRR mainstreaming across thematic sectors (both in sector strategies and program interventions), capacity building of key stakeholders and advocacy at national and county levels. The post-holder will also play a major role towards the continued development and improvement of the SC regional and global DRR/CCA strategy and plans with a view to enhancing the visibility and strategic positioning of the country program as a leader in DRR/CCA programming nationally. He/She will play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children through building resilient communities.
Additional Information

Please be aware that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date.

If you want further information on the benefit packages click here

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.


How to Apply:
http://www7.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_savethechildren01.asp?s=RYhJgMRoBzQChEeQzw&jobid=34140,2372772579&key=21420570&c=525498652372&pagestamp=seouketgfolqtomsdc


Deadline: 9 January 2012

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