Plumbing Technician Jobs at US Embassy in Kenya

Job title: Plumbing Technician
REF: VA-39-12
Recruiter: U.S. Embassy Updated on: 2012-02-29 09:59:57
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Installation / Maintenance / Repair Offer: FP-9;FSN-5
Introduction
The Facilities Maintenance (FM) has an opening for the position of Plumbing Technician. The position will be available immediately. The closing date for this position is March 13, 2012.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications Required:

NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information:

à Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of a vocational training class leading to a journeyman level
certificate Grade 1 in the plumbing field is also required.
à Three years of working in a building maintenance environment as a Plumbing technician is required.
à Level III English and Level II Kiswahili ability is required.
à Must have fundamentals of plumbing theory relating to the installation and testing of water supply and distribution systems.
à Must have a valid driving license and 3years experience to drive light trucks.
Job Specification

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Performs Installation, maintenance and plumbing repairs for 91 US Government owned and 188 plus leased property in accordance with established industry standards in support of the residential maintenance program. Incumbent is also responsible for performing maintenance on all plumbing and drainage systems to the New Office Building (NOB), USAID Annex, MSGQ, Warehouse and other associated structures in accordance with established industry standards in support of the facilities management program. Incumbent is responsible for performing maintenance on water treatment system, water distribution system, chilled water conditioning program, waste water system, and automated sprinkler system and storm/drain water system including related primary and secondary systems. Duties include including installations, alterations, repairs and general maintenance using journeyman level plumbing skills and knowledge. Conducting preventive maintenance requirements in accordance to established maintenance procedures and recommendations. Provide troubleshooting and diagnostic service using relevant test equipment. Generate inspection report reflecting condition of systems and associated components.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, the incumbent installs, maintains and perform repairs on water supply and distribution systems, water purification system, waste water system and the various associated equipment and control components. Diagnoses plumbing problems by identifying what and where the problems exist develop and execute plan to effectively correct the situation. Services, repairs and maintains all types of valves from 1/2 inch to 16 inches. Installs, repairs and tests back flow valves on equipment and double checks valves on sprinkler main lines. 50%

Determines proper materials (steel, cast iron, copper, PVC, glass, clay, ABS, polypropylene pipe) for the particular assignment at hand. Inspect systems as part of preventive maintenance responsibilities and document findings and using this information to plan tasks such as preparing a bill of materials, requisitioning needed parts, and then constructing the new systems according to plan by using appropriate engineering standards. 20%

Does rough in and finish work for new and existing construction by installing sewer and water distribution trunk lines and later hooking up individual components such as sinks, drains, taps, and related equipment. 20%

Completes work orders and detailing related labor and materials data for maintenance and repairs based on the nature of the customer’s request and depending on the type of system to be maintained. 10%

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.


1. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

2. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in
Employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
Political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to
achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity
enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied
Equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such
complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for
prohibited personnel practices,
and/or courts for relief.


How to apply:
http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com/index.php?s=advert_view&g=100003&x=1697272&i=32&pop=1

Deadline:13th march 2012

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Field Researcher Jobs at Voluntary Service Overseas in Kenya

Job Title: Field researcher for VSO/IDS research project, Kenya
Closing Date: Monday, 30 April 2012

Apply today and you could be…

Field researcher for the VSO/IDS Valuing Volunteering research project, Kenya, for 24 months

Background

Valuing Volunteering is a global action-research project, based on a partnership between VSO, the Institute for Development Studies and other volunteering organisations, to understand the impact of volunteering on poverty. The methodological approach will be systemic action research, which combines 'learning through doing' with an analysis of the wider systems that inhibit and enable change. This research will be carried out by VSO International volunteers working with VSO country offices and other volunteering organisations in China, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nepal and the Philippines.

Valuing Volunteering will interrogate theories of change linked to volunteering at local and global levels, by using volunteers as researchers to conduct an action research process tracing the pathways of influence of a diverse range of types of volunteering on a particular issue. Both negative and positive impacts will be considered and poverty is interpreted very broadly to include inequality, as defined in VSO's strategic plan, People First.

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: 'How does volunteering affect poverty?' The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue. This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about 'achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.' It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

* Work with VSO's chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in Kenya.
* Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in Kenya.
* Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection .
* Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.
* Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.
* Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.
* Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.
* Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in Kenya.
* Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.

What skills, experience and personal qualities are needed for the role

You will have a degree in development or social research . You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods. You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups. Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage.

And the rest…

You'll be based in Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. We'll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we'll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

How to apply:

Interested? Apply online at http://www.vso.org.uk/volunteer/apply-now

Please put the following reference on your application form: K20274/0001/0001


Deadline:30th April 2012

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Jobs at United Nations Human Settlements Programme in Kenya

Job Title:

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS OFFICER (NETWORKING ON URBAN SAFETY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT), P3

Department/ Office:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Duty Station:

NAIROBI

Posting Period:

21 February 2012-21 April 2012

Job Opening number:

12-PGM-UNHABITAT-22095-R-NAIROBI


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


Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This post is located in the Urban Governance Section within the Urban Development Branch of UN-Habitat.



Responsibilities



Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Urban Governance Section, the incumbent’s responsibilities will be as follows:

1. Contribute to the networking activities with UN-Habitat partners and UN agencies through Sustainable Urban Development Network (SUD-NET) by:

• Contributing to the development of networking platforms and processes;
• Consulting with internal networks and SUD-NET on development with partners on the linkages between governance, planning and management with citizenship, public spaces and production of security in cities.

2. Contribute to the consolidation of the platform for partnership, synergy building and collective action, of the Global Network on Safer Cities (GNSC) in the field of crime prevention by:

• Contributing to the consultation of and coordination with concerned organization within and outside the UN System to identify common approaches to urban crime prevention;
• Assisting in (i) The development of agreements, work-plans, and joint resource mobilization with key partners in urban crime prevention and partners from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and city networks; (ii) The promotion of networks among cities addressing insecurity in a perspective of social inclusion, poverty reduction and good urban governance; (iii) The discussions and negotiations with donors and in general in resource mobilization for the Global Network, including project formulation and reporting; and (iv) The development of urban safety position and joint ventures within UN-Habitat and with urban development initiatives.
• Designing and implementing fund raising activities related to the GNSC Annual Work plan.

3. Ensure the smooth operations of the Secretariat of the Global Network on Safer Cities and delivery of its project-related activities by:

• Supporting and facilitating communication among the Network’s partner institutions and following-up on the initiatives discussed or presented by the organs of the GNSC;
• Coordinating partner institutions’ proposals and initiatives for the formulation of the GNSC Work plan and budget and its overall project management including planning, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and accountability;
• Preparing documentation of the GNSC activities and its access to all partner institutions;
• Reporting to donors on GNSC activities and finances;
• Managing the GNSC’s website.

4. Contribute to the dissemination and promotion of safer cities approach, concepts and tools to the international community, local government organizations and other civil society partner organizations through the GNSC by:

• Supporting the identification, collection, analysis and exchange of practices in the safer cities field;
• Organizing and contributing to workshops, seminars and expert group meetings with regional offices and partners to promote and disseminate safer cities norms and tools;
• Assisting in the development of the communication strategy of the GNSC and safer cities programme;
• Supporting Regional and Field Offices in the design, negotiation, implementation, and evaluation capacity of capacity building programme in the fields of the Urban Safety and Cohesion Agenda.

5. Perform any other duties as may be required.



Competencies



Professionalism: Demonstrated understanding of social urban dynamics and preventive approaches to crime and violence, including most recent trends. Ability to link local and global issues in the field of urban prevention. Demonstrated understanding of the mandate of UN-Habitat in this field and the linkages of urban crime and violence with urban development dynamics. Shows pride in work and in achievements; remains calm in stressful situations.

Team work: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise, is willing to learn from others. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear work plans and timelines for activities, Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; ability to work under extreme pressure; identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts them as required; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Client Orientation: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining and maintaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solution and monitors client’s environment to anticipate problems and needs.



Education
Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, urban planning, law or criminology with a background in developing countries would be an advantage. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.



Work Experience



A minimum of five years of relevant experience in the field of networking crime prevention and/or urban issues, youth or gender policies, of which at least two at the international level. Experience in developing countries and comprehension of the urban context in developing countries is desirable.



Language
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and oral English is required. Considering the global nature of the position, and the need for active engagement with regional networks, working knowledge of French and Spanish will be an advantage.



Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.



Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of 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.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary.



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.



No Fee



THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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=22095&

Deadline:

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Jobs at Independent Medico-legal Unit in Kenya

Job Title: Programe Officer - Forensic Medical Documentation, Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Friday, 02 March 2012

The Independent Medico-legal Unit (IMLU) is a governance and human rights NGO that seeks to promote human rights by advocating for legal and policy reforms, monitoring government adherence to human rights, rehabilitating victims of torture, forensic investigation and documentation of torture cases for legal redress and capacity building of key stake-holders.

The Independent medico-legal unit's vision is a just world free from torture. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the rights of all against torture by holding the state accountable.

Job Title PROGRAM OFFICER – FORENSIC MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION Location Nairobi with frequent travel Position reports to Program Manager Duration 1 year renewable based on performance Required Immediate

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for IMLU's management of its torture survivors' forensic medical documentation and rehabilitation services and advises the Programme Manager and the Executive Director on Forensic medical documentation and rehabilitation issues pertaining to IMLU's mandate. Responsible for coordinating, renewing and capacity building of IMLU national network of forensic medical experts

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Documentation and Rehabilitation  Make preliminary medical examination of torture survivors  Coordinate medical rehabilitation (treatment) of torture survivors and postmortems  Receive and analyze medical reports presented by network doctors for quality control  Maintain linkages with counselors for psychological rehabilitation  Track all cases undergoing medical rehabilitation
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Programme Management  Design forensic medical documentation and rehabilitation projects  Develop programme proposals, budgets and work plans  Lead in the implementation of all medical documentation and rehabilitation programme activities  Coordinate the network of medical doctors providing medical rehabilitation services  Review and update forensic medical documentation tools  Ensure effective documentation of all rehabilitation activities  Provide rehabilitation information to other departments in IMLU  Monitor and evaluate the documentation and rehabilitation programme activities  Report on the medical documentation and rehabilitation programme in accordance to IMLU and donor requirements  Fund raise for the programme
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Networking Development  Continuous capacity development of IMLU network of doctors, pathologists and other medical personnel  Recruitment of new doctors, pathologists and other personnel to IMLU network of medical professionals  Establish and implement network communication strategy to keep the network energized and informed through regular communication and involvement in relevant IMLU activities  Establish and maintain strong linkages between IMLU forensic medical work and other regional and international networks

KEY QUALIFICATIONS  Medical Doctor with minimum first degree qualification.  At least one year experience in post graduation clinical work, with interest in programme management and human rights  Additional training in counseling and/or the management of mental trauma an added advantage

COMPETENCIES  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in human rights issues  Excellent analytical and writing skills  Proficiency in computer skills  Good command of English and Kiswahili language s  Ability to set priorities and produce timely and quality outputs

ATTRIBUTES  Self-motivated, committed to human rights, organized and able to function well under pressure  Must be willing to take the initiative and work independently with minimal supervision  Ability to appreciate, respect and promote gender and women's rights both at the work place and in programme/project work  Ability to work in a diverse team and offer leadership  High moral integrity and compassion to persons in vulnerable situations


How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you believe you have the talent we are looking for, have passion and commitment to human rights and your experience and qualification matches the above, you are invited to send your application letter and CV, including your current salary, expected remuneration, three professional referees and day time telephone contacts to:

jobs@imlu.org with the subject matter PROGRAM OFFICER – FORENSIC MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION by 4pm, Friday, 2nd March 2012

Note: We will only receive email applications, only successful candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification.

IMLU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other ground for discrimination.

Deadline: Friday, 02 March 2012

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Jobs at World Bank in Kenya

Job Title Senior Financial Specialist

Job # 120454
Job Title Senior Financial Specialist
Job Family Other
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 23-Feb-2012
Closing Date 13-Mar-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Desired]; Portuguese [Desired]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
Qualified male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic) are encouraged to apply. 1. Background The Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) is a global partnership, administered by the World Bank, with a mission to help poor people gain sustained access to water supply and sanitation services. WSP works in partnership with country client governments, external support agencies, water sector professionals, civil society and private organizations to improve various institutional, technical, economic, financial, and legal aspects of service delivery options and to promote large-scale programs to accelerate service provision to the poor. It also identifies and analyses key sector problems, identifies solutions, documents and shares lessons from the field and disseminates knowledge at local, national, regional and global level. . WSP's Business Plan for fiscal years 2011 to 2015 proposes to contribute to sector outcomes in six strategic areas: 1) scaling up rural sanitation and hygiene; 2) creating sustainable services through domestic private sector participation; 3) supporting poor-inclusive sector reform; 4) targeting the urban poor and improving services in small towns; 5) mitigating and adapting service delivery to climate change impacts; and 6) delivering services in fragile states. WSP has offices in 24 countries across Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia, and in Washington, DC. WSP is led by a Program Manager located in the World Bank’s Transport, Water and ICT Department in the Sustainable Development Network (SDN) Vice Presidency. The WSP Africa regional office is based in Nairobi. For more information about WSP please visit www.wsp.org. Purpose and Scope of the Job The access to finance work of WSP falls under the Sustainable Services through Domestic Private Sector Participation (SS-DPSP) business line. Sustainable Service through Domestic Private Sector Participation The Sustainable Services through Domestic Private Sector Participation (SS-DPSP) is the global business area for supporting client countries to further leverage domestic private sector finance and expertise to scale up water and sanitation services for the poor. The interventions under SS-DPSP fall under the following clusters of activities: • Developing viable water and sanitation business models for the poor • Public Private Partnerships in Non-Traditional Sectors • Banking the ‘Unbanked’: Access to Commercial Finance The WSP countries under the SS-DPSP program are the following 14: Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, and Uganda. In addition to the SS-DPSP focus countries, WSP Africa supports the domestic private sector in a few other African countries such as Burkina Faso, Niger and Tanzania. This SS-DPSP business area requires specialist financial skills in: (i). increasing water and sanitation providers’ access to commercial finance and working with commercial financial institutions to work with the sector, (ii) working with governments to develop public private partnerships that use public finance flowing into the sector to leverage private and commercial finance into the sector (iii) supporting client countries on delegating management of water and sanitation services to private sector, (iv). strengthening the viability of water and sanitation service providers to encourage increased investment, (v). working with, largely, private entities, to provide auxiliary services to the sector in areas such as ICT-based monitoring, business development support, etc. WSP Africa seeks to appoint a Senior Financial Specialist to support country implementation of these activities and participate in the SS-DPSP ‘Banking the Unbanked’ global knowledge team and Public Private Partnerships in Non Traditional sectors. The Senior Specialist will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. S/he will report to the WSP-AF Principal Regional Team Leader. The assignment will require frequent and liaison with WSP-AF country teams and partner agencies.
Duties and Accountabilities
i) SS-DPSP Africa Activities: As part of the global SS-DPSP program, provide expert advisory capacity and ability to engage in dialogue with clients, government actors/instrumentalities and other development partners including the World Bank group, on reform issues impacting on the ability of private sector to scale services and financing to the low income markets. Ensure quality-at-entry and implementation supervision, specifically, that proposed projects and business models are financially viable or, where justified (e.g., public goods, poverty/affordability, etc), adequate measures are in place to address financial issues and/or financial architecture/structures are sufficiently robust to allow stakeholders to move ahead with adequate comfort. The Senior Financial Specialist will perform this function by providing strategic advice and backstopping country teams and SS-DPSP country task team leaders. ii) Kenya Microfinance for Community-Based Water Projects: Task manage an on-going project being implemented by K-Rep Bank, with financial support from Global Program for Output Based Aid (GPOBA) and Public Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF). Duties include support to the implementing agency to achieve the project development objectives and results; supervision to ensure adherence to key fiduciary and safeguards policies of the World Bank (environmental and social safeguards; procurement, financial management and disbursement requirements; and trust fund administration and reporting.) This also includes support to improve the implementation capability of local banks/financial institutions to finance WSS infrastructure investments. Operational support further includes dialogue with key policy and regulatory agencies in Kenya, to ensure the enabling environment factors are well suited to commercial finance for small piped water systems and other eligible investments under the project. iii) Scale up on financing mechanisms for small water and sanitation providers in Kenya and Africa more generally: Develop opportunities for increasing the depth and scope of commercial financing opportunities for small water and sanitation service providers: This will include efforts to scale up and institutionalize the Kenya Micro Finance project that is on-going as well as efforts to replicate the project in other African countries - preparation for similar replication is in advance stages in Mali and starting up in Benin. Tasks will include close collaboration with country clients to develop institutional solutions for such financing mechanisms and dialogue with donor partners (including the World Bank) to help generate required financing for subsidies and enhancements. Specifically, the Senior Financial Specialist will support donors and country clients to design output based aid funds, guarantee schemes and other innovative financing mechanisms to allow commercial lenders to participate in infrastructure finance for the sub-sector. The Senior Financial Specialist will also provide direct advice on PPP arrangements which could increase the viability or reduce the risk of small water providers in the eyes of potential lenders. iv) WSS entrepreneurs/providers, utilities and municipalities access to commercial finance: Based on on-going efforts to support utilities to access commercial debt finance, the Senior Financial Specialist will provide advisory services to utilities and country clients on how such potential borrowers can access debt finance. This will include the preparation of analytic credit assessments, dialogue with lenders, guarantors and regulators on requirements for such lending and the provision of financial structuring advice to ensure that proposed transactions can be made bankable. Where relevant, support to PPP arrangements which could increase the bankability of utilities will also be supported. v) Knowledge Management: Contribute to a better regional and global understanding of critical financing issues in the water and sanitation sector implementation and operations to serve the poor. Tasks include leading or participating in analytical and advisory activities (AAA); publication and dissemination of high quality analytical reports and other finance communications products (Africa-focused as well as global); providing supervision/backstopping support to other SS-DPSP countries working on the product line ‘Banking the Unbanked;’ organizing and contributing to regional and global learning events to share WSP’s experiences and establishing linkages with the World Bank operational staff and to AAA work to ensure that the learning and best practice available from WSP is applied. vi) Partnership Management: Maintain open communications and strong relationships with all WSP financial and implementation partners including IFC, GPOBA, PPIAF and those outside the World Bank Group. Be proactive in fund-raising to support commercial finance activities, prepare funding proposals and assist in reporting and liaison with WSP’s financiers; be responsive to our financing partners’ demands whilst maintaining overall strategic focus. vii) Provide cross-support: When appropriate and time permitting, provide strategic cross support on water supply and sanitation-related programs and missions of the World Bank. Through cross support, provide inputs to other Bank and WSP teams and other partners in conducting analytical work or in preparing and implementing WSS sector activities.
Selection Criteria
i) Advanced degree(s) in a field relevant to the work profile – economics, finance, business administration, or other relevant field; ii) At least eight years of relevant experience on project and sector financing in developing countries with outstanding conceptual, analytical and technical skills; iii) A solid understanding of financial analysis, financial accounting and financial modeling in both corporate and project finance contexts; iv) Demonstrated experience in supporting governments in strengthening WSS sector regulatory and policy environment regarding participation of private sector in service provision to the poor and/or business enabling environment; v) Experience in support of small business, capacity support to micro-finance lenders and a demonstrated track record of proactive development of opportunities; including working with community groups in accessing commercial finance; vi) Demonstrated ability to collaborate with bilateral and multilateral agencies on private sector participation initiatives; vii) Intellectual leadership and ability to integrate finance knowledge with broader development sector strategies and policies and publications/knowledge products; viii) Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work in an inter-disciplinary, team-oriented environment as well as outstanding initiative and the capacity to work independently; Ability to deal sensitively with others in a multi-cultural background. ix) Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to express complex concepts and strategies in simple and actionable terms. Fluency in English is required; a working knowledge of French or Portuguese highly desirable. Competencies Shown below are World Bank Group competencies that are broadly linked to this job. This particular position emphasized financial analytical skills and water and sanitation elements. i) Access to Finance Demonstrate knowledge of microfinance, SME banking, other financial services and financial infrastructure. ii) Private Participation in Infrastructure and Social Sector Aims to improve the framework for private infrastructure, including removing barriers to private investments in infrastructure and designing policies, regulations and practices to attract investment such as streamlining and simplification of regulatory process, permits, licences; reviewing fiscal incentives, light-handed regulation. Support broad infrastructure enabling environment issues, including working with governments on establishing sound PPP law/frameworks and regulations, capacity building of agencies responsible for PPPs and design of long term facilities for PPP subproject financing. Focuses on supporting public sector engagement with the private sector, removing barriers to private investment in social sectors, and designing policies, regulations and practices to attract investment. iii) Water Sector Institutions: Knowledge of water institutions including: Water quality management institutions; Groundwater management institutions; Water user associations and community-based service providers; Utilities / Irrigation agencies; River basin organizations; Public and private sector institutions; Government agencies. Understands different models and roles for Ministry, local government, community, and civil society engagement, contribution, and accountability for advances in sector. iv) Water Sector Law and Regulations: Understands the body of Water law and regulations, including: Water use rights; Environmental issues and implications; Water quality standards; Customer service contracts and other commercial issues related to provision of water and wastewater services; PPP contractual structures and issues; Contract theory and analysis of incentives. v) Water Sector Policy and Strategies: Understands cross-sectoral linkages with public health, environment, economic growth and poverty reduction, service delivery. Understanding of governance and reform agenda for both public and private components. Understands emerging issues in the sector such as rapid urbanization, decentralization, water as human rights, resource constraints, and climate change. vi) Client Orientation: Understands client needs, issues and concerns and demonstrates a desire to address them. Engages the client by considering the client’s culture, work styles and perspectives. vii) Drive for Results: Delivers results and impact for clients and stakeholders. Holds self accountable for achieving sustainable results, and makes things happen both as an individual and through others. viii) Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion: Collaborates and promotes inclusion within and across boundaries. Works effectively with individuals of different cultures and gender, and includes the perspectives and ideas of others. ix) Knowledge, Learning and Communication: Demonstrates agility for learning and a commitment to enhance one’s capacity. Routinely shares own knowledge with others. Listens objectively to others’ ideas, and speaks and writes clearly, concisely and persuasively. x) Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making: Applies analytical and critical thinking to understand the business and to make evidence based interventions that impact results. Challenges conventional approaches and fosters appropriate risk-taking.

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Deadline:13th March 2012

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Jobs at Handicap International in Kenya- Administrative Coordinator

Job title: Administrative Coordinator, Dadaab/Nairobi
Closing Date: Thursday, 12 April 2012

COUNTRY: Kenya. CITY: Based in Nairobi with frequent travels to Dadaab Starting date: 15/04/2012 Closing date for application: 12/04/2012 Length of the assignment: 3 months, renewable Advertisement reference: SURMANE/Firstname/AdminCo/Kenya

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.

Through its Emergency Response Department (ERD), created in 2006 after the merge with Atlas Logistique, the organization is committed to: - Provide an adequate response to major natural disaster and conflict situations, anywhere in the world as much as possible within 72 hours; - Provide assistance to vulnerable groups (refugees, IDPs, persons with injuries, elders, children, etc.) affected by a crisis and maximize the number of beneficiaries. Within vulnerable groups, target especially PwD and meet their specific needs; - Constantly monitor chronic crises and/or conflicts to ensure preparedness for and rapid response to eventual emerging needs.

Directly linked to the Emergency Response Department of Handicap International France, the expatriate will be mandated for the following mission.

MISSION CONTEXT

Somalia, the neighbouring country of Kenya, has been designed the most failed state of the world in 2011 . Due to civil conflict and drought, United Nations decided in 1992 to start an operation in Mogadishu ("Restore Hope"). In the same time, several tens of thousands people fled Somalia to Kenya. As a result of these influxes, the creation of refugee camps in the North Eastern part of Kenya has been decided and especially in Dadaab. Most of these refugees are still in Dadaab today. Dadaab is located in the east of Kenya, at about 90km from the Somalia border. The camps complex is composed by three "historic" refugee camps: Dagahaley, Ifo and Hagadera, located in a circle of 17km around Dadaab. Despite official closure of the Kenya / Somalia border by the Kenyan Government in January 2007, Dadaab refugee camps complex has received over 200,000 Somalia refugees over the past four years. Since October 2010 however, the numbers of refugees increased to over 10,000 a month, mainly because of the conflict in Somalia and since May 2011 because of the long and severe drought in the horn of Africa. The United Nations have declared on 20th of July a situation of famine in 2 regions of Somalia and on 3rd of August 2011 it was extended to 5 regions of Somalia. The number of refugees received between January and mid July 2011 is more than 60,000. The current population in the camps is around 400,000 refugees, while the three camps (Dagahaley, Hagadera and Ifo) have a total holding capacity of 90,000 persons (30,000 each). There are about thousands of new refugees who have no where to settle and are spontaneously settling on the outskirts of the camps. The rate of registered refugees arriving in the camps should continue rising. As of the end of July 2011, an average of 1,330 persons was arriving daily in Dadaab . It is anticipated that an estimated additional 80,000 new refugees will arrive in the next months, should the rains continue to fail and aid delivery in Somalia remains restricted. The sharp increase in arrivals combined with the prevailing drought situation in the Horn of Africa is impacting more on the newly settled refugees. Indeed, during the previous months, newly arrived refugees were not taken in charge immediately at their arrival in the different camps in Dadaab, because the Kenyan Government and UNHCR did not have the capacity to register this large number of refugees daily. Therefore, refugees could not receive any basic services as food and water at their arrival in Dadaab camps, creating situations of extreme vulnerability and sometimes to deaths. Despite the presence of humanitarian stakeholders in Dadaab, the huge influx of new refugees has made it extremely difficult to deliver sufficient and efficient humanitarian assistance, especially in the spontaneous settlements (vast areas around the different camps with no existing services at all). However, in response to the critical needs of newly settled refugees, the Kenyan Prime Minister made a public statement requesting UNHCR to open the new sites in the area and provide assistance in terms of health care, shelter, education and food. As a result UNHCR and implementing partners (IPs) decided to open two new camps (Ifo Extension and Kambioos) with an additional capacity of 180,000 refugees. The resettlement in these new camps has started on July 25 and is still under process. Regarding these facts, Handicap International has identified critical needs for the most vulnerable (especially for persons with disabilities, older and persons with serious medical conditions), such as: access to food and safe water, access to sanitation facilities, access to health services, access to adapted shelters, access to a secure environment and protection, access to other specific services according to their needs.

Handicap International, in the frame of its holistic approach to the most vulnerable called Disability and Vulnerability Focal Point (DVFP), proposes an immediate humanitarian response in order to cover the needs of the Dadaab camps vulnerable population. The strategy of these DVFPs is to identify most vulnerable persons (and particularly PWDs) in their community and enhance their access to basic and specific services. Because of the increased vulnerability of the new arrived refugees, Handicap International will focus its activities in the two new camps (Ifo extension and Kambioos) and in the outskirts of the three existing camps. This project, like all projects currently being implemented by the ERD, will focus particularly on extremely vulnerable individuals and their households, as these individuals often risk being excluded from assistance efforts, and given their original vulnerabilities, face additional barriers and challenges to cope and survive. The criteria of vulnerability could be enlarged according to the lack of coverage by the other actors and our financial and operational capacities. Also, HI aims to provide mainstreaming support to IPs at all levels in the emergency response. This mechanism for mainstreaming has been used successfully by HI in others emergency interventions (Haiti, Pakistan, etc).

Global Objective of the Position

Based in Nairobi with frequent trips to Dadaab, in direct link with the Head of Mission, the Administrative Coordinator is in charge of the administrative department (Finances, Accounting, Human Resources and Administration). He/She will ensure that all the HI standards process are in place and well followed included: - The respect of all the deadlines and the application of the HI standard in Nairobi main office but also in the project site (Dadaab). - Responsible for all financial inputs and information, analysis and reporting to the Head of Mission. - Guarantee the update and the follow up of the programs accountancy - Ensure the budget follow up, forecast - In charge of the administrative management - In charge of the Human Resources management (expatriate, local staff, incentive staff) of the programs

The Administration Coordinator is also in charge of improves service quality (updating procedures, recommendation and proposition of new procedures in close collaboration with coordination team).

Hierarchical Positions

Line manager: Head of Mission

Responsibilities and Tasks Description

* Administration Make sure that all administrative processes are followed by the support team.

* General Administration - Ensure the follow up of archive and the regular transfer to the HQ in Lyon. Ensure adequate filling of the documents. - Prepare and follow up all the rental contracts for premises - Ensure the compliance of all the contract signed (in close relation with the coordination team). - Ensure that the administrative organization is relevant with the mission needs. - Guarantee the respect of administrative and legal framework (particular focus on the labour law) in the whole country; ensure implementation and respect of rules on each programme.

o Finances Supervise and control all financial operation and their good execution by the staff, this includes:
* Cash Flow - Cash flow follow-up: Compilation and validation of cash forecasts (from Project Manager). - Transfers – arranging and follow up of transfers to bases (Dadaab's project): bank / cash transfers; follow up and administration of transfers from Lyon; administration of payments between missions (DAD – HI Development Department & DAU – HI Emergency Department). - Compile cash needs forecasts and prepare global treasury forecast to be sent to HQ. - Validate all the expenses forecast, purchase plan - Managing bank accounts (Nairobi & Garissa): withdrawals and transfers preparation forms, statements collection, cheque deposits & payments - Monitoring the bank account balances; arranging foreign exchange transfers between HI FRANCE and HI mission in Kenya - Ensure the continuous provisioning of the mission - Signing and controlling the orders forms (Local Purchase Order) before writing the cheques, - Ensure that at least Weekly & Monthly Cash controls are made, - Checking bank reconciliation, - Implementing and following up the necessary procedures for a proper cash/bank management - Ensure the security of the cash (either in Nairobi and Dadaab) - Control the level of expenditure and authorization procedures – authorization of expenditure of the mission, with reference to Lyon for amounts above EUR 10 000

* Budget - Budget proposals preparation in coordination with project managers and coordination team. - Budget amendment - Budget follow up on a monthly basis:  Analysis (percentage of expenses, balance)  Ensure the match with the finances plan/forecast  Report any discrepancies, problem to the Head of Mission  Ensure that the budget information is transmitted to Project managers, and coordination team. - Budget forecast in close coordination with the project manager and the Finances coordination team. - Financial report to donors - Ensure adherence to the administrative and financial conditions of the Donor contracts - Ensure that the allocation management board is always up to date - Be able to give accurate answer on budgetary questions (Budget lines, Balance, extension…) - Coordinate a permanent monitoring of use of financial resources

o Accounting
o Ensure an accurate and on time accountancy:  Allocation per donor  Accounting codes  Budget line
o Ensure that all the expenses made are:  Authorised  Valid (eligibility of the invoice following HI rules)  Properly justified  Properly entered in the accountancy (Budget code, accounting code, allocation to donors…)
o Ensure the closure of the accountancy every month  Bank reconciliation  Cash reconciliation  Voucher with invoices  Cash book  Bank book
o Sorting cash & bank books for input to accounting software ALPHAK
o Follow up all advances (includes Dadaab's)
o Ensure all cash books & bank books are well managed
o Supervise the proper filing of all accountancy documents
o Human Resources (Local staff, expatriate, incentive workers)
* Expatriate: - Manage the visa extension, the registration at the embassy - Update expatriate record sheets and follow-up - Request authorisation to go to the field - Manage arrival, departure together with the Human Resources Department of the headquarter - Manage R&R and holidays in respect of HI procedures, health. - Brief, and provide a continued point of reference to expatriates on the Administrative details of the mission and HI - Payment of Per Diem for volunteers and allowances, advances on salary and break allowances

* Local staff files - Keeping all the internal regulations and administrative procedures of the mission updated in accordance with Coordination team - Maintaining and updating the national staff personnel files: staff individual forms, contracts, warning letters, holiday, NSSF, NHIF, insurance, etc...) - Making sure that job descriptions are updated (in coordination with Project Manager), and signed - Ensure validation and support for all recruitment - Keeping proper files updated concerning medical coverage and insurance. - Ensure all staff are registered with NSSF, NHIF, PIN, Health insurance, life insurance

* Local staff salaries - Ensure that the salary payment is accurate and made on time - Ensure the attendance sheets are well maintained - Ensure the salary scale is well respected (job name, positions of the staff) - Ensure that all the legal payments are made

* Local staff follow up - Ensure that all staff working for us has a valid contract. - Follow up and filling for appraisal - Lead all processes of warning, dismissal - Ensure the local working rules are followed - Ensure the follow up of leave and any kind of absence. - Labour legislation – ensure compliance with national legislation (employment contracts, internal regulations, records of employment taxes and contributions, …)

* Incentive Worker - Ensure they are all under agreement, with a job description - Ensure they all have attendance sheet - Ensure the follow up of leave and any kind of absence

o Others
+ Responsible for Administration trainings in the mission either for the administration team, project manager.
+ Management and supervision (including staff reviews) of the administrative team member
+ Participating at the coordination meetings,
+ Participating in the Dadaab's programs strategy planning,
+ Train and continually develop the administrative / financial capacity of the administrative team of the mission (Accountant, Administrative Assistants, HR Officer)
+ Field support: field visits, transmission of relevant information on procedures, contracts, general financial info, etc…
+ Train the expatriates in administrative / financial procedures (cash management, HI procedures and sensitization to budget follow-up)

Required Profile

Education - Advanced degree in administration and accounting, Human resources management

Experience - At least 1 year of experience as an Administrative Coordinator - NGO experience mandatory - Management of large team, in remote (depending on the evolution of the environment)

Languages - English

Skills - Accounting and Finances skills - Strong organizational skills - Capacity to analyse and prioritise - Attention to details, accurate - Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - Computers skills: Very good knowledge of Excel

Personal qualities - Communication and strong interpersonal effectiveness skills - Self confidence - Team player - Solution oriented

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

Salary: 2050 salary/month upon experience + Social cover + repatriation insurance + housing + transport + R&R

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Mariana ECHEVARRIA HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL Direction de l'Action d'Urgence Réf: SURNAME/Firstname/AdminCo/Kenya. E-mail : officerh@handicap-international.org


Deadline:12th April 2012

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