Agronomist, Agro Economist and Crop Protectionist (Jobs in Kenya, October 2014)

Title: Agronomist, Agro Economist and Crop Protectionist

A company in Kenya is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the following positions:

Duties will include:
In his/her field of specialization, the candidate shall undertake the following activities:

• Assess, research and analyze new investment opportunities and recommend technologies;

• Undertake prefeasibility study and prepare business development proposals;

• Prioritizes new investment projects and advise senior management accordingly;

• Offer technical support and advice to project and operational enterprises;

• Establish working systems, manuals , guidelines and procedures both for projects and operational enterprises;

• Guide/direct and consolidate the research programs of projects and/or operational enterprises to enable cost effective technology adaptation, adoption and generation;

• Conduct periodic performance evaluation/audit of projects and operations and advise accordingly;

• Offer skill gap-filling trainings both for project and operation staff; and

• Other duties as maybe assigned by reporting office:

Qualifications

• M.Sc. /Ph.D. in Agronomy/Crop Protection/Irrigation/Mechanization/ Agricultural Engineering or related fields.

• Experience in agriculture operations management/consultancy/research or related experience. M.Sc. should have at least 8 years experience; Ph. D holders should have  4 years

Duty Station: The duty station is Nairobi with frequent trips to the project and enterprises sites.
How to Apply
Qualified individuals are invited to send their applications along with a detailed CV ONLY and a daytime telephone contact to;
The Human Resource Manager        P.O Box 46279-00100Nairobi. or eMail hr.agriculture2014@gmail.com
Closing Date: 15th October 2014 by 5.30pm

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Evaluation Specialist (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya February 2014)

Title: Evaluation Specialist, Vernacular Radio Pilot Project Evaluation, Nairobi, Kenya

Company Profile:

MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. In 2008, we became the America’s operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited.

Since that time, we’ve greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with oursister offices in the UK and Australia. Together, we are always driving toward results.

We care deeply about the global issues we tackle. Our projects drive governments and organizations toward better results, helping the people they serve to live better lives.

Today, we are proud to work in partnership with USAID, the private sector, local organizations, universities and foundations to create solutions to global needs.

We collaborate with our partners in some of the most challenging and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq.

We possess a core group of development experts in the fields of monitoring and evaluation, public sector reform, governance and anti-corruption who forge close relationships with our clients and partners to achieve the most effective development outcomes.

Alongside the international development arm of Coffey, our team includes more than 2,100 development professionals with more than 70 corporate and project offices worldwide.

For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:

This evaluation will focus on a six-month pilot project involving the vernacular radio community in Kenya. Six vernacular radio stations will be evaluated, seeking to confirm whether the arrangement between MSI and the station worked for both parties, and will measure any increase in development reporting among the stations involved.

The evaluation will also look at sustainability and provide recommendations on whether the pilot should be rolled out more widely or over a longer period of time.

There are several components to the evaluation:

• Document review of media monitoring and if available, SMS listenership data
• On-site visits to the six radio stations
• Analysis of the SMS, monitoring and field trip data
• Final report to MSI due by 37th day

Position Summary:

This evaluator will analyze the data from the media monitoring which Reelforge has been doing. In addition, the evaluator will make on-site visits to each station, and interview not only relevant station personnel such as the journalists, station managers, marketing managers, but also where relevant, USAID implementing partners who may have contributed or tried to contribute stories to the station.

We are seeking one consultant to carry out this evaluation (with support from MSI-Kenya), beginning on or about April 1st 2014.

S/he will have approximately 37 days of LOE for the following tasks:

• Document review of media monitoring material and other project documents (3 days)
• Planning (3 days)
• Visiting the 6 radio stations (3 days each with one day of travel)
• Data analysis and report writing (7 days)

Please note: Only expatriate candidates living in Kenya are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing project documents.
• Reviewing data from SMS and media monitoring.
• Interviewing relevant participants (as per discussions with USAID and MSI).
• Field work, travelling to six vernacular radio stations in Kenya.
• Analyze all data, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Write final report of 35 pages (maximum), to include relevant charts and graphs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in International Affairs, Media, Journalism or Social Sciences, with a minimum three years media or journalism related experience (at least one year of international experience).
• Experience in African media environment an asset, but not a requirement.
• Minimum four years working as an independent evaluator, with experience doing evaluation field work and at least one year of international experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, follow this link

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COMMUNITY MOBILIZER (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Community Mobilizer

Reporting to: M&E Officer

Working with: Project Team

Programme / Duty station: Mobile Non-Formal Education Project / Marsabit County (exact locations TBD)

Duration: 1 year (Renewable)

Starting date: Immediate

Starting Salary: Kshs. 24,225 monthly (Gross) Plus other competitive benefits

Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. 

At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. 

Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. 

We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. 

Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary: This position is part of the Mobile Non-Formal Education (MNFE) Project, which seeks to enhance access to education for nomadic children aged 13-18 years in Marsabit County who are not currently enrolled in any formal schooling.

Adeso is seeking two qualified and committed individuals to join the MNFE team as Community Mobilizers (CM). 

The incumbents will be the project ambassadors in the community and work closely with the M&E officer to monitor activities on the ground. Each CM will be allocated 3 Mobile Schools to support in the field, including follow up with the associated Community Education Committees (CECs).

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct community sensitization meetings in targeted communities.

Encourage full participation by all community members, paying special attention to women.

Assist in recruitment of teachers.

Facilitate selection and training of CEC members.

Assist CEC and community members and teachers to develop selection criteria and identify pupils to participate in the project.

Gather and collate monitoring data and report on findings from field monitoring activities.

Work with the M&E Officer to learn how to conduct analysis of the monitoring data.

Assist the M&E Officer with the organization of semi-annual stakeholder meetings.

Assist the Senior Project Officer and the Cashier/Clerk with other aspects of project implementation as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

KCSE Certificate.

Resident of Marsabit County.

At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Ability to establish strong working relationships with community members and colleagues.

Excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Computer skills.

Desirable

Relevant technical/vocational qualification.

Experience working on education projects and/or with pastoralist communities.

Please Note:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. 

But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Application Process

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. 

If you would like to join this dynamic team please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org by January 24, 2014. 

Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resource Manager and include the following:

An updated CV; and

An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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NUTRITION COORDINATOR (KENYAN JOBS, JOBS IN KENYA JANUARY 2014)

Title: Nutrition Coordinator

Programme: Merlin - Kenya Programme

Responsible To: Project Coordinator 

Location: Turkana - Lodwar 

About Merlin 

Merlin is an international health charity, saving lives in the world’s toughest places.  Merlin’s global mission is to prevent the needless loss of life in fragile contexts caused by a lack of effective health care.  We deliver medical aid and expertise with and we stay on to help revive and build lasting health care through our work with governments and local communities.  Merlin has worked in Kenya for over ten years, initially responding to disease outbreaks in northern and western Kenya. 

Since then we have expanded to provide a wide range of primary health care, reproductive health, nutrition and disease prevention and control Programmes in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other partners.  Merlin is currently operational in in Turkana County in northern Kenya. In addition to the country office in Nairobi. In Turkana county Merlin is supporting the implementation of an integrated high impact nutrition intervention (HINI) and the recently launched Scale up of Nutrition (SUN) funded by UNICEF, OFDA and partly EC.

Main purpose of the role

The Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for providing technical support to field health and nutrition teams for overall design and implementation of Nutrition programme activities that will encompass Program management in line with county and national guidelines with focus on HiNi, SUN and in close collaboration with the CHMT and the DHMTs. 

Overall Objective (scope)

This position demands both the technical knowledge and the work experience, needed to coordinate a nutrition programme. The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring management of the nutrition programme is executed in line with County, national and international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines.

This position demands an ability to manage, organize and implement all aspects of Merlin’s nutrition programme in Turkana in line with the nutrition sector priorities and in collaboration with other partners in the sector and other related sectors; including active participation in the nutrition sector coordination forum, other agency liaison, training and supervising staff using techniques and tools available and appropriate to Turkana.

Responsibilities

Programme

Develop and ensure that nutrition proposals conform to the needs of Turkana and are in line with the county priorities.

Provide technical support to Merlin staff, partners and government authorities on the planning, implementation and management of the nutrition programmes, nutrition surveillance and nutrition information services

Provide technical support in the development and implementation of annual work plans, procurement plans and spending plans in line with donor regulations.

Provide technical support in the design and implementation of key thematic areas in nutrition and not limited to: IMAM, MNDC, MIYCN, M and E, Community aspects; Advocacy and communication.

Ensuring that a coherent and consistent implementation Nutrition strategy is developed, that activities are implemented in accordance with this.

Ensure that the implementation of the nutrition Programmes conforms to internationally accepted standards, country and county guidelines

Ensure nutrition programme implementation is line with the nutrition sector’s partnership framework and the Kenya national nutrition action plan (2012 – 2017) and the CNAP.

Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the county and participate in the development of disaster preparedness and emergency response systems

Provide support and supervision on nutrition activities to Merlin staff implementing health and nutrition Programmes in Kenya and capacity strengthening to the government counterparts.

Provide guidance to staff implementing nutrition Programmes on the integration of a nutrition component into the overall primary health care Programmes and curative services.

To take a lead role in expansion of Merlin’s nutrition programming in Turkana with reference to SUN.

Lead in Nutrition commodity management in liaison with the MoH, UNICEF, WFP and other key partners

In collaboration with partners (MoH, WFP and UNICEF) support field sites with the organization of logistics of food commodities.

Together with Project Health Coordinators and CHTs, ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities

Provide technical leadership and support for conducting nutrition surveys and coverage assessments in all project sites

Support the counties where Merlin is operational with the roll out of the Scale Up Nutrition framework in collaboration with the county health authorities.

Participate in the development of project proposals

Staff Management and Development

Ensure that appropriate qualified staffing levels are in place and provide regular support, supervision and implementation of other staff management processes including staff performance management.

Provide technical support to supervisory staff ( curative, nutrition, HIS, M and E) and promote learning based on nutrition programme objectives and activities and ensure documentation and sharing of learning with other sectors and Programmes

Ensure that staff responsibilities are clearly defined and understood with performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored. Ensure that staff requirements are identified and that staff are given every opportunity to increase their competencies, capacities and own personnel development.

Provide thematic responsibilities and support to staff based on Nutrition core implementation agenda 

Ensure effective involvement of staff in running the programme through participatory approach to planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and decision-making.

Ensure that staff perform well and they are monitored in monthly basis to fulfill the indicators of the program

Enforce merlin’s code of conduct in management of staff including human resources and accountability related issues.

Ensure the establishment and strengthening or nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff (Merlin and partners) in case detection and referral mechanisms.

Conduct and train health staff on surveys, causal analysis and other assessments of nutritional status of target groups.

Be innovative in enhancing nutrition program quality.

Monitoring and evaluation

Provide technical lead in the design, implementation and follow up of nutrition routine monitoring and supervision plan in liaison with the CHMTs; including joint monitoring plans.

On a quarterly basis organize for Review and update of progress of nutrition program against set targets with key program staff and Key CHMTs.

Conduct nutritional surveillance in Turkana based on agreed evaluation methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.

Take lead in guidance and documentation of best practices in the program; including case studies

Provide, participate and support the supervision on nutrition activities to Merlin staff implementing health and nutrition Programmes in Kenya.

Coordinate compilation and timely submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the program.

Routinely monitor nutrition stock levels for IMAM and MNDC and provide commodity requisition support

Together with Merlin health information officer maintain nutrition information data base

Monitor Nutrition program expenditure against budgets

Coordination and representation

To liaise, according to Merlin distribution of responsibilities, with the County health- Ministry of Health’s division of nutrition, the CNO and other agencies (UNICEF, OFDA and WFP) to ensure appropriate provision of service and use of resources.

To advocate with all partners on improving access to quality nutrition care for vulnerable populations through multi-sectoral and interagency coordination.

To maintain and strengthen established links with NGOs, and other agencies including government ministries and agencies.

Within delegated authority represent Merlin and maintain working relationship with relevant host government ministries, UN agencies, International and local non-governmental health organizations.

Participate in nutrition and county relevant meetings with a mandate to promote the nutrition agenda with an aim to influence policies of Government, UN agencies and other humanitarian actors with regards to nutrition.

Maintain regular and effective communication with Head Office based Nutrition Advisors to ensure that learning feeds into Merlin’s global work

Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Merlin resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace

Internally coordinate the work of Nutrition officers and clinical officers to ensure holistic service delivery and staff development.

Security

Full adherence to Merlin Kenya security procedures.

Full adherence to Merlin Kenya field communication protocols and standard operating procedures, informing fellow team members and the Program Coordinator immediately of any security incident.

To behave at all times in a manner which positively promotes Merlin and its work and actively maintaining Merlin’s acceptance strategy in Merlin operational areas.

Skills and behaviours (our values in practice)

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Merlin’s values

Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

Widely shares their personal vision for Merlin, engages and motivates others

Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Commitment to Merlin Values

Qualifications and Expertise

Degree level qualification in public health nutrition or related disciplines, with preference to a master’s degree.

At least 4+ years of experience in managing nutrition treatment and prevention programs in underdeveloped/crisis contexts.

Skills and Experience 

Essential

Humanitarian field experience, preferably at a national coordination level.

Minimum 4 years’ experience as professional in international NGO context, with a sound knowledge of the essential nutrition actions.

Good knowledge of the SMART, SQUEAC and Rapid Nutrition Assessment methodologies.

Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office

Good budgeting and grant management skills

Good anticipation, planning skills, especially in changing work contexts.

Experience in communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide diversity of culture.

Good communicator: verbal and written. Diplomatic skills a plus.

Highly organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure.

Experience in liaison with a broad range of stakeholders, including international donors, UN agencies and INGOs, national authorities, national/local partner agencies and emergency-affected communities.

Excellent training, coaching and mentoring skills.

Preferred

Ability to multitask.

Independent, can guide the nutrition team as well as ask for guidance and follow instructions.

To apply for this position

All applications including cover letter and cv should be sent to: 

HR Department,

Merlin, Nairobi Office, 

P.O Box 3350 – 00200, 

Nairobi, Kenya

OR

Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org

Application deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 28th January 2014. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Data Protection: Please note that in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the purpose of recruitment and employment. This information can be stored in manual and/or electronic form. This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the Data Protection Act. In cases where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on these lists.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA DECEMBER 2013)

Title: Community Development Worker- FSP Nairobi

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health institutions and works with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.

We seek to recruit a suitably qualified person to become Community Development Worker for SOS  CV KE Family Strengthening Program based in Nairobi.

Key Functions of the Job

Community Development Worker will undertake various duties which include and are not limited to the following:-

o   Facilitate the preparation of the family development plans.

• Conduct individual & group assessments and selection of beneficiaries into the program.
• Implementation of economic empowerment program activities.
• Facilitate educational development of children in the target group.
• Facilitate and ensure the effectiveness of all the Community Management Committee (CMC) support groups, Community Volunteers and Community Representatives.
• Establish and sustain new and existing links and develop networks with NGOs, CBOs, donors, government of Kenya departments and the community.

o   Support co-workers of community-based partner organisations in their work with families.

o   Support monitoring & evaluation of the programme.

Required Qualifications/Abilities 

• Degree in Community Development, Social Work or  Sociology
• Certificate in counseling.
• Must be computer literate.
• At least 2 years’ experience in community development or social services.
• A good understanding of issues facing orphans & vulnerable children.
• In-depth knowledge of psychosocial issues in children and adolescence 
• Well developed communication and counseling skills 
• Good report writing skills  

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application letter(stating current and expected pay) & updated CV(with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate former employer) addressed to the National Director to reach us on or before 15^th December  2013 by email to: recruitment@soskenya.org

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children's Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.

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CHILD WELFARE CENTRE OFFICER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: Child Welfare Centre Officer – Dadaab Office

Team / Programme: Programmes

Location: Dadaab

Grade: TBC

Post Type: National

Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young peopleRole Purpose:

The Child Welfare Centre Officer is responsible for overseeing activities in 10 Child Welfare and Education Centres in Dadaab Refugee camps and host community. S/He will coordinate, monitor and evaluate activities as well as providing leadership and guidance to Assistants, Supervisors and community workers in the CWEC. Ensure community participation and management of the CWEC. Deliver capacity building training for incentive workers and programme staff and staff from partner agencies.

Reports to: Child Protection Manager

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir – with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 240 staff and an operating budget of approximately US$21 million this year.Staff directly reporting to this post: Child Welfare and Education Centre Assistants/Supervisors/Community workers

Key Areas of Accountability:

The Child Welfare Centre officer will be responsible for the overall management of the Child Welfare and Education Centres in the refugee camps (Hagadera, Ifo, Dagahaley and Ifo 2) and the immediate host communities in Fafi and Lagdera districts.

Establish/capacity build Child Welfare and Education Centre management committees and ensure they paly a key role in management of CWECs through active participation in the day to day running of the same.

Support the development and implementation of a programme of training and capacity building for Child Welfare and Education Centre Supervisors and Community workers, ensuring that training needs are proactively assessed and built within ongoing design.

Document programme learning from the “Desert Flower strategy”, ensuring it contributes to organisational advocacy.

Participate in the development of emergency strategies for the wider child protection programme in Kenya.

Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports capturing activities in the Child Welfare and Education Centre implemented in accordance with “Desert Flower Strategy”.

Conduct community sensitization campaigns on services available at the CWECs and the general refugee operations.

Maintain an up to date attendance records and updated workplans of activities in the CWECs.

Ensure timely implementation of budgeted activities in addition to budget tracking and control.

Ensure strong links with the overall child protection and education work that SC is undertaking in the refugee camps.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Graduate degree in Psychology, social work / social sciences or equivalent with preferably 2 year work experience in working with children and Adolescents in educational, recreational and psychosocial programmes.

Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.

Good IT skills including the use of powerpoint, Word and Excel

Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise

Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities

Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving

Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

Desirable:

Experience and skills in management of staff

Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions

Understanding of the East Africa and the dynamics of the conflict

Experience in working in an insecure environment

How to Apply

The application process is now open and will close on 16th December 2013 at 5.00 p.m.

To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.

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HAIP CONVENER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: Humanitarian Aid Integrity Programme (HAIP) Convener 

DUTY STATION: Lodwar, Turkana County

Overall Purpose of the Job

Under the supervision of TI Kenya HAIP Programme Officer (PO) and the three to five elected representatives of the Advisory Committee of the pilot project at County Level, the Convener shall;

1. Operation of the referral system:

Receive notifications for all complaints lodged into the complaint referral system

Identify and refer all complaints not attributed to a specific service provider (i.e. referred as “unknown” or submitted by SMS without the name of the agency concerned).

Follow up with the designated focal persons of each respective partner organization to ensure that all complaints are addressed within the agreed timeframe.

Physically deliver complaints attributed to a service provider not connected to the referral system platform/ inform them and advocate for their participation in the complaints referral system

Immediately inform the TI Kenya HAIP Programme Officer and members of the advisory group at County level in case of any sensitive matter or specific challenge encountered

2. Capacity Building and troubleshooting

With the support of the ICT Developer, provide user induction trainings and support to partners at the County level

Ensure that the system is up and running at all times and report and liaise with HAIP Programme Officer to resolve any technical/ IT challenge

3. Communication/ dissemination of the referral system

In partnership with partner organizations, coordinate the drafting and designing of messages and IEC materials at County level

Facilitate and document community forums at county level by partner organizations to advertise, explain and promote the use of the referral system to affected populations.

Facilitate, ensure and document that community based committees/ social auditors and other community representatives are informed and trained to make use of the referral system for complaint handling.

4. Coordination

With the support of the NDMA, maintain an up to date data base of who is providing what services/ aid where at the county level in order to ease reference of complaints to appropriate service providers.

Continuously identify new service providers at county level/ inform them about the referral system and their possibility to participate.

Convene monthly information and coordination meetings with all partner agencies and institutions at County level to review the operation of the system and communication/ information campaigns to affected populations.

Maintain regular and continuous relationships with all service providers at the county level, including the County Authorities, line departments and non-state organizations.

Maintain relationship with other oversight and accountability mechanisms and initiatives at the county level

5. Reporting, monitoring and learning

Monitor the performance of the complaint referral system platform and generate weekly updates highlighting success, challenges and recommendations.

Draft and share a monthly report summarizing the success and implementation of the project at the county level

Document human interest stories and lessons learned to inform the content of advocacy/ learning workshops at county and national level

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of diploma in Social Sciences, knowledge in Information Technology and Communications will be an added advantage.

Minimum two years of relevant working experience including experience working in the ASAL regions.

Very good command of computer software and associated technologies.

Experience in working with communities on complaint response mechanisms, social audits or other type of community participative approach an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES

Sound knowledge and understanding of the Humanitarian Aid sector.

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills both in English, Kiswahili and local languages spoken in the county.

Very good understanding of the geopolitical and social context as well as service providers and organizations implementing programmes at county level

Highly organized, detail oriented, able to prioritize and consistently produce high standard work.

Strong networking, leadership skills & a team player.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least three professional referees) by email on/before close of business on 2nd December 2013 to:

hr@tikenya.org

Please indicate the job title ‘HAIP Convener’ as the subject of your email application. Do not attach your testimonials or certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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COMMUNITY MOBILIZER (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA NOVEMBER 2013)

Title: Community Mobiliser Laisamis

Reporting to:Technical Field Coordinator

Duration: 15 months

Location: Marsabit County, Marsabit South District, Laisamis field office with frequent travel to project sides in same district

Organisation 

Caritas Switzerland is a non-governmental aid agency is and a member of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). Caritas encourages people to take charge of their own fate and does this by promoting local initiatives that sustainably improve the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged,

advocating the conservation of natural resources, supporting civil conflict resolution and

peace building, cooperating with local partners and strengthening their own commitments.

Caritas Switzerland works in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa with a focus on education,

strengthening of civil society, food security and water, hygiene and sanitation. We operate an

office in Nairobi; have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).

During the 2011 Horn of Africa Crisis, Caritas Switzerland responded in Kenya with emergency

projects Marsabit, Wajir, Turkana, Dadaab, Kitui and Ngong. The interventions focussed on

WASH and Food Security to mitigate the impacts of drought on pastoralist communities. For

its follow-up WASH project in Marsabit, Kenya, Caritas is seeking to recruit two competent

Community Mobilisers for its Project Office in Laisamis.

Key tasks & responsibilities

 Lead community mobilisation process;

 Function as main liaison person between communities and CaCH;

 Become trainer of PHAST / CLTS / CHAST methodologies;

 Disseminate knowledge to community members;

 Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all project activities;

 Support in sensitising local authorities and other stakeholders on the ground on project

goals and objectives;

 Identify and register exact beneficiary households in operation areas;

 Participate in distribution of program inputs to communities identified;

 Prepare and submit monthly report on field activities.

Essential requirements & qualifications

 Samburu language fluent speaking is an added advantage;

 Diploma in Community Development or Project Management;

 At least three years progressive experience in community development desirably among pastoral communities;

 A thorough understanding of local cultures and pastoral community dynamics;

 Good knowledge and experience in implementing WASH projects;

 Familiar with participatory methodology skills for engaging and mobilising local communities;

 A self-driven person who takes appropriate initiatives to responding to project issues;

 A team player, commanding respect with high sense of personal integrity;

 Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Application

If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. Send your application latest by Monday, 4th, November, 2013 via email to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating ‘Community Mobiliser Laisamis’ in the subject line.

Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, and current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees. Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. Contract start: November 15, 2013

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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