URGENT VACANT POSITIONS: CLUSTER MANAGERS

FH Kenya a Christian relief and development agency seeks to fill the following 2 vacant positions:
Post Title: Cluster Manager/Technical Advisor
Department: Programs
Location: Marsabit Lowlands (1) and Sololo (1)
Reports to: Programs Director
Contract Duration: One year - renewable
Applications closing date: 4th September 2017

MISSION STATEMENT
Motivated by Christ's love, this position plays a role in promoting the wholistic ministry of FH
through the framework of the organization’s vision mission and values. FH walks with churches
leaders and families in overcoming all forms of human poverty by living in healthy relationship
with God and His creation.

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Product Development Officer-Foods

Product Development Officer-Foods 

Our client produces a wide variety of products ranging from all types of Agrochemicals (Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides, Miticides, Foliar feed, Knapsack sprayers) to Dairy

Enzymes, Cultures and Test Kits, Milling enzymes (Instant yeasts, bread improvers as well as various compounds used in the treatment of waste management.

Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Product Development Officer-Foods.

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Project Manager

Project ManagerIndustry: ITLocation: NairobiSalary: 70-100K

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and confirm that the pre-requisites (objectives & the product under development) for initiating the project are in place

• Provide a high level plan and cost estimate.

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Projects Co-ordinator (Male Candidates only) - 35K-40K

Projects Co-ordinator

(Male Candidates only)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

·                     Installation of clinics and facilitate their launch.

·                     Scout for locations and ensure that the requirements as per checklist are adhered to

·                     Manage Leases, Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.

·                     Track the progress and quality of work being performed by contractors, designers, vendors & agents

·                     Prepare field inspection reports throughout the lifecycle of the project

·                     Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log, adherence to timelines

·                     Ensure Licenses and other statutory documents & requirements are adhered to; apply, maintain, track & communicate progress

·  Prepare & track requirement specifications for all sites as per complexity, including utilities, compliance, licenses, branding, equipment, etc.

·  Track, maintain & communicate changes across project locations

·  Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team

·  Ensure project needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner

Job Profile / Requirements:

·                     Must be a graduate.

·                     Must have 1-2 yrs. of experience in a similar role in a hospital with chain of clinics.

·                     Computer literate

·                     Available immediately

·                     Candidate should be street smart and able to negotiate with vendors on prices, services, etc.

·                     Candidate should preferably have knowledge of locations across Kenya

·                     Candidate should be solution oriented, with ability to think on his feet, to clear issues. 

Starting Gross Salary:  Kes 35,000.00- 40,000.

Interested candidates should send an application letter and CV to hr@asteriskkenya.com immediately, quoting the job title on the subject line of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Community Liaison Officer, Project Officer – Health Informatics, Program Officer – Care & Treatment, Director of Strategic Information and Evaluation

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), is a Global leader in the fight against Pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 Countries at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. 

In Kenya, EGPAF works in partnership with the Ministry of Health and various County Governments to support HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment. 

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Program Manager

Title: Program Manager - Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania (3 Positions) 

 

Our client, a business school in Kenya is looking to hire program managers in Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

Reporting and Working Relationships:

1. Report to the Senior Manager- Regional Academies
2. Supervises Program Associates

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Programme Manager - Democratic Governance

Embassy of Denmark, Nairobi

 

Programme Manager - Democratic Governance

 

About the Danish Embassy and the candidate

 

The Danish Embassy in Nairobi’s work is guided by the Denmark-Kenya Partnership Policy 2015-2020. 

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Project Officer and Accounts Clerk

Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) is a registered Faith based NGO that has been in operation in Kenya since 1981 to reduce poverty through agricultural and community development.

The organization works with and supports small holder farmers to improve their productivity and incomes. 

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Project Coordinator, Internal Auditor

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a non-partisan, non-religious organization that has been working in Kenya since 1972 to end poverty and injustice. 

AAIK is currently working in 16 counties in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion to address the underlying causes of poverty and injustice.

Our mission is to work with people living in poverty and exclusion to eradicate poverty by overcoming injustice and the things that cause it.

AAIK is a member of ActionAid International (AAI) Federation. AAI works with over 15 million people in 45 countries for a world free from poverty and injustice.

We seek to recruit a qualified person to fill in the position of:

Internal Auditor

The position holder will be responsible for examining and evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the organization’s internal control systems and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible. 

The position reports to the Internal Audit Manager.

Internal Audit

• Plan assigned audits in accordance with applicable Internal Audit Standards.
• Conduct discussions of a preliminary nature with the heads of departments to be audited.
• Carry out risk based strategic, financial and operational audits.
• Document, evaluate and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness, ensuring;compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts;reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and safeguarding of assets.
• Identify with the auditee the corrective action, formulate recommendations, and reach an agreement on those recommendations and timelines with the responsible officer of operations audited.
• Ensure that working papers and records are maintained.
• Discuss draft communications and reports with those audited and, taking these discussions into account, finalize them for review by the supervisor.
• Appraise adequacy of follow-up actions taken on audit findings and recommendations.
• Assist in reviewing established policies, procedures and regulations.
• May be asked to perform other related duties, such as replacing the Internal Audit Manager in his/her absence.
• Update the internal audit recommendations schedule.
• Update the external audit recommendations schedule.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist the development of an internal control culture, including training to staff.
• Continuously update audit programmes to ensure that emerging risks are addressed.
• Monitor the trends and developments in the internal audit area.
• Conduct ad-hoc investigations and reviews as requested by Senior Management.
• Liaise with the external auditor on internal control issues.

Reporting

• Brief the Internal Audit Manager on fundamental findings in the internal audit reports
• Report on internal control issues.

Key Competencies

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and ability to use SUN accounting system.
• Experience in risk management and auditing of computerized systems.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep up to date on new developments in the audit field.
• Proven ability to write in clear concise manner and communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to work in sensitive environments with respect for diversity.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at all levels.
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• Academic and Professional Qualifications
• • Bachelor of Commerce Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University;
  • CPA, ACCA or other internationally recognized accounting qualification;
  • 3 years’ experience with risk assessment, control analysis, audit procedures and standards and the internal framework of control preferably within the non-profit sector
  Click HERE for a detailed job description and HERE for portal access instruction
  
  
  How to Apply
  
  To apply, click HERE to submit your application; for any queries, kindly direct the same to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org    
  
  
  Project Coordinator - PRRO
  
  
  The Project Co-ordinator is responsible for designing programmes, day to day management and coordination of all Protracted Relief and Recovery Operations (PRRO) activities within Mwingi sub-County while ensuring that ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) policies and values are adhered to.
  
  Responsibilities
  • To coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all PRRO programmes activities.
  • Ensure Community Based Targeting and Distribution (CBTD) together with the World Food Programme Cash for Asset guidelines are adhered to.
  • Ensure ActionAid policies are adhered to (Human Resources, Procurement, financial among others).
  • Coordinate the preparation and negotiation of PRRO budgets. 
  • Prepare accurate beneficiary compensation documents and submitting to relevant stakeholders for approval.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of all the reports.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of Invoices to World Food Programme.
  • To ensure compliance with ActionAid budgetary and financial management guidelines so that value for money can be realized in all planned activities.
  • To oversee administration activities in order to realize smooth running of the PRRO activities.
  • Ensure transparent recruitments of service providers (Suppliers etc.)
  • Representing the organisation in all forums /meetings with government and other actors (Community Steering Group, technical working groups, county government committee etc.) in the sub-county and where applicable.
  • Building strong alliances in the area through empowering and building capacity of people living in poverty and their Community Based Organizations and other partners for sustainable development.
  • Promoting the highest standards of integrity, cost consciousness and accountability in line with ActionAid Learning and Planning Systems (ALPS) and ActionAid’s values
  • Coordinate funding proposals development, plans and budgets at the Local Rights Programme (LRP) level.
  • Promote women rights and empowerment through gender mainstreaming at the Local Rights Programme (LRP)
  • Undertake regular assessments and reviews of progress and impact of development projects.
  • Documentation of success stories and enhancement of information sharing and learning.
  • Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  General 
  • As part of the cluster team participate in pursuing the implementation of the Country Strategy Paper.
  • Prepare and share timely and accurate documentation of lessons learnt to promote best practise.
  • Work towards increased levels of transparency and Accountability.
  Critical Competencies: Analytical skills, Project management knowledge, Grants management, Monitoring & evaluation, Capacity development, Performance management, Budgeting & budgetary control, Resource mobilization and monitoring, Documentation, information management and reporting, Networking, Stakeholder management, Negotiating; influencing; persuasiveness; planning and organizing; problem analysis; oral communication; written communication; results orientation; self-development; team-player; pro-activeness; creativity; gender sensitive; group leadership; listening; judgement; coaching. Organisational learning and capacity development
  
  Job Requirement (Knowledge / Skills Competencies)
  
  Qualifications
  • Bachelors’ degree in Social Sciences, Development  Studies or its equivalent from a recognized University;
  • Demonstrated skills in Financial & Organizational Management, People Management (Leadership) skills and Monitoring & Evaluation;
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of programming issues, resource mobilization including proposal development, donor reporting and managing donor relations.
  Skills Required
  • Communication, report writing and analytical skills.
  • Rich experience preferably in programming and financial management
  • Good knowledge of Programme Management and Development.
  • Computer skills
  Click HERE for a detailed job description and HERE for portal access instruction
  
  
  How to Apply
  
  To apply, click HERE to submit your application; for any queries, kindly direct the same to hresources.kenya@actionaid.org   
   
  Closing date for receipt of applications is December 18, 2015
   
  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
  
  ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. 
  
  
  Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.
  
  
  
  NB: AAIK does not charge fees from applicants at any stage during the recruitment process.

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Program Support Officers (2 Positions)

Program Support Officers

Background: Windle Trust Kenya, a member of Windle Trust International Federation, is a non-profit organization with a mission to transform society through education and training. 

We are working with communities in Dadaab District, Fafi, Wajir South, Turkana West, Dadaab Refugee Camps and Kakuma Refugee Camp on education projects.

Windle Trust Kenya (WTK) is working in partnership with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to implement the Kenya Equity in Education Project (KEEP) - a DFID Girls Education Challenge funded project. 

KEEP will improve retention and performance of marginalized girls in primary and secondary school in northern Kenya, as well as contribute to the opportunities of refugee girls and their families by investing in their future capacity to succeed.

Windle Trust Kenya wishes to recruit for two Program Support Officers, one will be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp and the other will be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp. 

The purpose of this position is to provide program-specific support to two major programs: 

• Girls and Boys Clubs Activities 
• Engaging Men and Boys Activities to achieve gender equality 

These programs will promote youth-lead development and community outreach and will be implemented as part of the KEEP.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Program Support Officers provide support to program activities during implementation to ensure the activities are achieved on time and as planned:

They will provide:

• Program support on all aspects of the activities
• Quality assurance to ensure the activities are accomplishing the set goals
• Logistical support and coordination
• Monitoring & Evaluation to track progress, provide timely reporting of results and adherence to planned implementation

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in management, development studies, education or related discipline
• Excellent planning, analytical, conceptual and organizational skills
• A good team player
• Excellent oral; written and report writing skills
• Proficient computer skills (MS OFFICE – Ms Word, Ms Excel and Ms PowerPoint)

How to Apply:

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé with a covering letter quoting reference number 11/16 

to: applications@windle.org 

OR 

Human Resource Department, 

Windle Trust Kenya, 

P O Box 40521-00100 

Nairobi 

on or before Thursday 24th December 2015.

WTK is an equal opportunity employer. 

We work in schools and are committed to safeguard children from abuse. 

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Project Manager

Purpose of the Position: The project manager will plan, co-ordinate, select the right staff for the right job / activity, giving direction and to predict challenges of activities, helping the activity to be completed successfully.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the technical team is always motivated and meeting their deadlines.
• To make sure projects are seen to completion by staff coordination.
• Maintaining assets and implementing systems for recovery and back up, including information security structures. 
• Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
• Performs technological research by studying organizational goals, strategies, culture, practices as well as user projects.
• Hiring and maintaining staff, by selecting and recruiting the right people, and training the staff and helping them become a team.
• To make sure all targets and projects, are completed and delivered on time while quality standards are met.
• Overseeing the accounting, cost and billing.
• Providing advice to management projects.

Job Specifications:

• Minimum requirement is a degree in Information Technology or Information Systems.
• 2+ years working experience.
• Good and Advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conversant with computer and as many packages as possible.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Strong management and leadership skills.

Qualified candidates to forward their resumes to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke 

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Program Assistant

Program Assistant – Academics Unit
 

Introduction: The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies. 

A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by eighteen (19) African Governments - Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Democratic Republic

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