Head of Field Office (Jobs, kenyan Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya, March 2015)

Head of Field Office

Post Type/Grade: Fixed Term – NOB

Duty Stations:Lodwar

Date of issue: 13 March 2015

Deadline for application: 27 March 2015

Background:

Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Advisor, the incumbent will oversee the efficient implementation and smooth functioning of WFP assistance programmes at regional level that includes Counties and districts, trouble shoot and resolve operational challenges, identify potential problems and propose remedial actions as well as ensure regular monitoring.

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Chief of Department (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Chief of Department
UNEP – Kenya

Job description

• The Digital Strategy Section Chief drives the development of UNEP’s digital capacity for more strategic and compelling storytelling not only on its own platforms but across reputed news and social media spaces.

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PREP Project Officer

UNDP Somalia is looking for qualified and interested candidates for the position below:-

EXTERNAL VACANCY WITH UNDP Somalia
(Open to Somali Nationals Only)
Position: PREP Project Officer - Mogadishu, SOMALIA
Type of Appointment: Service Contract
Level: SC10
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Duration: One Year (Initial)
Closing Date: 12 March 2015
Applications to be submitted on line at: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=54142


 Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only.

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Humanitarian Officer- Baidoa

Vacancy No: VA/FPA/SOM/1-12/2015

Post Title: Humanitarian Officer 

Duration: One Year

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Level: SC10

Duty Station: Baidoa, South Central Somalia

Date of Issue: 25 Feb 2015 

Closing Date: 10 Mar 2015

Organizational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

The United Nations Population Fund is an international development agency that 

promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal 

opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and 

programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth 

is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated 

with dignity and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative/humanitarian 

coordinator and the direct supervision of the Assistant Rep the Humanitarian 

officer, being based in Baidoa will support the design, planning and management 

of UNFPA’s humanitarian response programming.

He/she is anticipated to support in creation of substantive knowledge by 

compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to humanitarian 

response. 

The incumbent will perform the following duties:-

 In collaboration with government counterparts, UN Agencies, L/INGOs 

assist in the implementation of annual work plans of reproductive health in 

line with government priorities and in accordance to UNFPA programme 

policies and procedures.

 Assist in preparing an inventory of humanitarian and relief partners, 

including national and international NGOs in Bay and Bakool regions of 

south / central Somalia and establish a monitoring mechanism/system for 

RH kits and commodities that takes into account warehouse capacity, 

access, utilization rate, coverage and distribution;

 Contributes to the development/revision of monitoring tools and track 

progress through consolidation of service reports of IPS 

 Represents UNFPA in cluster meetings in Bay& Bakool regions of SC 

whenever required and ensure flow of information from the meetings is 

shared with Somalia CO through Puntland office & Contact Group 

meetings organized by OCHA and Provide information to the CO for the 

IASC meeting when necessary

 Assist with the overall coordination, design and monitoring of RH&GBV 

component within the humanitarian response programme of the work of 

UNFPA in Bay& Bakool regions 

 Supports the coordination and effective implementation of the RH&GBV 

component of the humanitarian response Programme including the 

development of AWPs with IPs.

 Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in 

line with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels, 

and coordinates timely delivery of quality project and financial reporting 

and ensures adequacy with finance and activities of RH and GBV AWPs 

of IPs

 Ensure regular updates on UNFPA’s humanitarian activities are included 

in the monthly reports of UNFPA and Somalia humanitarian periodic and 

bulletins of health and protection clusters 

 Carries a periodic mapping RH/GBV service facilities and help in 

developing training plans in GBV prevention and response.

Core Competencies

-Integrity/Commitment to UNFPA mandate

-Working in Teams 

-Fostering Innovation and Empowerment

-Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence 

-Communicating ideas and information sharing

-Commitment to Excellence

-Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

-Job Knowledge

-Basic knowledge of standard computer software applications and information 

technology including electronic communication. 

-Understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline.

-Ability to identify new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates in the 

work.

Educational requirements:

•Advanced Degree (Masters) or equivalent in social sciences public health, and nursing, 

medicine, Gender or other related social science / development studies.

•A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications 

and experience or other related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university 

degree with 4 years of experience.

Language requirements:

Proficiency in English required; knowledge of Somali language is essential.

Please note that this vacancy is open to Somali Nationals only. Applications with an updated CV and a 

completed http://www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/1-12/2015 

“Humanitarian Officer, Baidoa” in the subject line of the e-mail should be forwarded to the following 

email address: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org. 

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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Humanitarian Officer- Galkayo (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Vacancy No: VA/FPA/SOM/1-11/2015

Post Title: Humanitarian Officer 

Duration: One Year

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Level: SC9

Duty Station: Galkayo, South Central Somalia

Date of Issue: 25 Feb 2015 

Closing Date: 10 Mar 2015

Organizational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

The United Nations Population Fund is an international development agency that 

promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal 

opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and 

programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth 

is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated 

with dignity and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Representative/humanitarian coordinator and 

the direct supervision of the head of Sub-office Puntland; the Humanitarian officer, being 

based in Galkayo will support the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s 

humanitarian response programming.

He/she is anticipated to support in creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, 

synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to humanitarian response. 

The incumbent will perform the following duties:-

 In collaboration with government counterparts, UN Agencies, L/INGOs assist in 

the implementation of annual work plans of reproductive health in line with 

government priorities and in accordance to UNFPA programme policies and 

procedures.

 Assist in preparing an inventory of humanitarian and relief partners, including 

national and international NGOs in Puntland and south / central Somalia and 

establish a monitoring mechanism/system for RH kits and commodities that takes 

into account warehouse capacity, access, utilization rate, coverage and 

distribution;

 Contributes to the development/revision of monitoring tools and track progress 

through consolidation of service reports of IPS 

 Represents UNFPA in cluster meetings in Galkayo and other regions of Puntland 

whenever required and ensure flow of information from the meetings is shared 

with Somalia CO through Puntland office & Contact Group meetings organized 

by OCHA and Provide information to the CO for the IASC meeting when 

necessary

 Assist with the overall coordination, design and monitoring of RH&GBV 

component within the humanitarian response programme of the work of UNFPA 

in Puntland.

 Supports the coordination and effective implementation of the RH&GBV 

component of the humanitarian response Programme including the development 

of AWPs with IPs.

 Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line 

with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels, and 

coordinates timely delivery of quality project and financial reporting and ensures 

adequacy with finance and activities of RH and GBV AWPs of IPs

 Ensure regular updates on UNFPA’s humanitarian activities are included in the 

monthly reports of UNFPA and Somalia humanitarian periodic and bulletins of 

health and protection clusters 

 Carries a periodic mapping RH/GBV service facilities and help in developing 

training plans in GBV prevention and response.

Core Competencies

-Integrity/Commitment to UNFPA mandate

-Working in Teams 

-Fostering Innovation and Empowerment

-Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence 

-Communicating ideas and information sharing

-Commitment to Excellence

-Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

-Job Knowledge

-Basic knowledge of standard computer software applications and information 

technology including electronic communication. 

-Understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline.

-Ability to identify new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates in the 

work.

Qualifications and Experience Required

-Advance degree in social sciences, public health, and nursing, medicine, Gender or other 

related social science / development studies.

-A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in humanitarian field 

or related field 

-Field prior experience in the UN system will be an asset 

Experience in reproductive and sexual health with preferably some experience on gender 

and development issues

-Proficiency in English required; knowledge of Somali language is MUST

-Initiative and sound judgment. Dedication to the United Nations principles and 

demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with concerned partners 

Educational requirements:

•Advanced Degree (Masters) or equivalent in social sciences public health, and nursing, 

medicine, Gender or other related social science / development studies.

•A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications 

and experience or other related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university 

degree with 4 years of experience.

Language requirements:

Proficiency in English required; knowledge of Somali language is essential.

Please note that this vacancy is open to Somali Nationals only. Applications with an updated CV and a 

completed http://www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/1-11/2015 

“Humanitarian Officer, Mogadishu” in the subject line of the e-mail should be forwarded to the 

following email address: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org. 

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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Humanitarian Specialist (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Vacancy No: VA/FPA/SOM/1-10/2015

Post Title: Humanitarian Specialist 

Duration: One Year

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Level: SC10

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Date of Issue: 25 Feb 2015 

Closing Date: 10 Mar 2015

Organizational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

The United Nations Population Fund is an international development agency that 

promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal 

opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and 

programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth 

is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated 

with dignity and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Representative/Deputy Representative and 

Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia CO and direct supervision of assistant Rep; 

Humanitarian Analyst provides programmatic and technical support and coordination to 

ensure strong partnership and collaboration with the UN as well as with 

national/international counterparts in a comprehensive multi-sectoral prevention and 

response Reproductive Health programming. This response includes a close cooperation 

with health to ensure RH needs in humanitarian settings needs are met. UNFPA is the 

Lead on the RH Sub-Cluster, and the Coordinator for the RH Capacity Development 

programme, which the incumbent will assist in coordination. The HRA Analyst 

supervises national staff and assist in building their capacity to address programmatic and 

technical needs of UNFPA programme.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:-

 Act as the coordinator for the UNFPA Humanitarian Response Working Group 

for South Somalia and seek input and guidance into all humanitarian response 

documents including related fundraising proposals, project proposals, TORs, 

assessments and evaluations, mission plans, reports and budgets;

 Ensure humanitarian activities are mainstreamed within UNFPA programme 

AWPs for South Somalia and assist at the central level. 

 Contributes to the develop with the humanitarian response team to the relevant 

proposals in order to raise funds for humanitarian activities, particularly flash, 

CAP, CHAP, and CERF;

 Support to the development of national contingency plans at the central and local 

levels; 

 Ensure availability of information and organize for capacity-building for UNFPA 

staff on emergencies, including UNCT priorities such earthquake preparedness;

 Assist in preparing an inventory of humanitarian and relief partners, including 

national and international NGOs in south / central Somalia and establish a 

monitoring mechanism/system for RH kits and commodities that takes into 

account warehouse capacity, access, utilization rate, coverage and distribution;

 In collaboration with government counterparts, UN Agencies, L/INGOs assist in 

the implementation of IPS annual work plans of RH/GBV in line with 

government priorities and in accordance to UNFPA programme policies and 

procedures.

 Contributes to the development/revision of monitoring tools and track progress 

through consolidation of service reports of IPS 

 Represents UNFPA in cluster meetings at the MOG and other regions in SC and 

whenever required and ensure flow of information from the meetings is shared 

with Somalia CO; Contact Group meetings organized by OCHA and Provide 

information to the CO for the IASC meeting when necessary

 Assist with the overall coordination, design and monitoring of RH&GBV 

component within the humanitarian response programme of the work of UNFPA 

in SC Somalia

 Supports the coordination and effective implementation of the RH&GBV 

component of the humanitarian response Programme including the development 

of AWPs with IPs.

 Monitors projects expenditures and disbursements to ensure delivery is in line 

with approved project budgets and to realize targeted delivery levels, and 

coordinates timely delivery of quality project and financial reporting and ensures 

adequacy with finance and activities of RH and GBV AWPs of IPs

 Ensure regular updates on UNFPA’s humanitarian activities are included in the 

monthly reports of UNFPA and Somalia humanitarian periodic and bulletins of 

health and protection clusters 

 Carries a periodic mapping RH/GBV service facilities and help in developing 

training plans in GBV prevention and response.

Core Competencies

 Integrity/Commitment to UNFPA mandate

 Working in Teams 

 Fostering Innovation and Empowerment

 Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence

 Communicating ideas and information sharing

 Commitment to Excellence

 Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies

 Job Knowledge

 Basic knowledge of standard computer software applications and information 

technology including electronic communication. 

 Understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of a professional 

discipline.

 Ability to identify new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates 

in the work

Educational requirements:

•Master’s Degree or equivalent in social sciences public health, and nursing, medicine, 

Gender or other related social science / development studies.

•A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications 

and experience or other related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university 

degree with 4 years of experience.

Experience Required:

A minimum of 2 years of increasingly responsible experience in humanitarian field or 

related field 

Field prior experience in the UN system will be an asset 

Experience in reproductive and sexual health with preferably some experience on 

gender and development issues

Proficiency in English required; knowledge of Somali language is essential

Initiative and sound judgment. Dedication to the United Nations principles and 

demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with concerned partners

Language requirements:

Proficiency in English required; knowledge of Somali language is essential.

Please note that this vacancy is open to Somali Nationals only. Applications with an updated CV and a 

completed http://www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc marked: “VA/FPA/SOM/1-10/2015 

“Humanitarian Analyst, Mogadishu” in the subject line of the e-mail should be forwarded to the 

following email address: recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org. 

UNFPA will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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Dispatcher/Messenger (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

Position title : Dispatcher/Messenger 
Vacancy No: IOMKE/SVN/005/2015
Position grade: G2 
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya 
Duration of Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension 
Seniority band: Band V 
Job family: Migration Health 
Organizational unit: Migration Health Department 
Position rated: Yes  
Subject to rotation: No  
Managerial responsibility: No

Reporting directly to Data Processing Assistant. Overall supervision by Migration Health Physician 

II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Migration Health Physician (International) in MHAC Nairobi, the direct supervision of the Data Processing Assistant and in coordination with the Migration Health Processing Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for: 

1. Dispatching of files and documents to/from MHAC and designated 
2. Providing clerical support in preparing various technical documents/lists, and 
3. Assisting the Migration Health processing team other medical personnel in laboratory/hospital, maintaining due confidentiality. photocopying medical reports and labeling mail/samples, etc. maintaining an organized flow of applicants throughout the health assessment process. 

4. Any other related duties, which may be assigned by the Migration Health processing team. 

IV. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies: 

Behavioural 
Accountability 
Accepts and gives constructive criticism 
Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies 
Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs 
Monitors own work to correct errors 
Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings 

Client Orientation 
Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work 

Continuous Learning 
Contributes to colleagues' learning 
Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills

Communication 
Actively shares relevant information 
Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience 
Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience 

Performance Management 
Provides constructive feedback to colleagues 

Professionalism 
Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities 
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation 
Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress 
Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity 
Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts 
Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions 

Teamwork 
Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment 
Contributes to, and follows team objectives 
Gives credit where credit is due 
Seeks input and feedback from others 
Actively supports and implements final group decisions 

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level 
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work 

V. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 
1. High School educational level. 
2. At least two years’ experience in assisting IOM migration health assessment operations or as a messenger with other agencies 
3. Previous working experience with NGOs or international organizations will be an added advantage 

VI. LANGUAGES

Required

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili. 

Mode of Application: 

Submit applications’ cover letter and updated CVs, including daytime telephone or e-mail contact to: 

Human Resources Department, International Organization for Migration (IOM), P.O. 

Box 55040 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int 

CLOSING DATE: 11th March 2015 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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National Project Professional Personnel, Senior Programme Coordinator

Title: National Project Professional Personnel (NPPP) - RH/HIV&AIDS
 

Grade: Service Contract (SB-4)
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Duration: One year renewable
 

Organizational Unit: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
 

Reporting to: Head-Division of Reproductive Health, Ministry of Health
 

Background: Under the overall guidance of the UNFPA Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Head-Division of Reproductive Health in the Ministry of Health, the NPPP substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of reproductive health/rights and gender. 

He/ She is expected to analyze and assess relevant technical, political, social and economic trends and provides substantive inputs and feedback to SRH/HIV/AIDS programme formulation and evaluation.

The NPP position is based in the Ministry of Health’s Reproductive and Maternal Health Unit.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical and logistic support to the referenced ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations in coordination, implementation, monitoring and supervision of reproductive health programme activities in the supported districts and during humanitarian response and work closely with other Development Partners in Health.
• Coordinating UNFPA support to the Ministry of Health and Non-Governmental Organizations in the implementation of integrated and quality reproductive health activities.
• Prepare and submit programme and financial analysis and reports on the implementation of the programme requests for funds (FACE), and ensuring the implementing partners adhere to UNFPA requirement and procedures;
• Participate in the formulation of various Reproductive Health program documents for the referenced ministries and Non-Governmental Organizations.
• Facilitate and ensure regular monitoring, supervision and continuous internal evaluation of project activities;
• Facilitate procurement of RH commodities, project equipment, vehicles, and training materials and ensuring their appropriate and effective use;
• Liaising with UNFPA Country Office and the referenced implementing partners to ensure timely submission of work-plans and budgets, reports and other relevant documents, release of project funds and effective implementation of the project activities.
• Collaborate with other institutions and organizations in the sharing of experiences and lessons learned;
• Guides and works together with Officer of implanting partners’ assigned to the UNFPA programme.
• Participate in advocacy and resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office
• Helps create and document knowledge about current and emerging trends in RH/HIV&AIDS and gender issues, by analyzing programmes, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and shares with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies.

Required Competencies:

Core Competencies

• Integrity and commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and values
• Performance management, developing people, coaching and mentoring
• Work in teams
• Analytical and strategic thinking in the area of reproductive health
• Knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Communication

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners, and building strategic alliances and partnerships - building strategic alliances;
• Job knowledge / technical expertise – excellent knowledge of own discipline.

Other Requirements:

• Successful candidates must have a master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health and/or other related fields.
• We expect minimum professional experience of 5 years, preferably in Reproductive Health programme / project management in the public or private sector.
• Candidates are expected to be fluent in English Language and proficient in current office software applications.

Position Title:Senior Programme Coordinator - Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH), Kenya
 

Grade: Service Contract (SB-5)
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Duration: One year renewable
 

Organizational Unit: County Project Office
 

Background: Improving Maternal, Newborn and Child health is a key global agenda. Although some progress has been noted, the goal of reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR) by three quarters by 2015 remains unmet by most of the Low Income Countries (LICS). 

Given this scenario, consistent efforts need to continue focusing on reducing MMR in the high burden LICS, many of which will not have achieved the desired health targets contained within the aspirations of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 

The Global Financing Facility (GFF) for Every Woman and Every Child responds to this challenge and aims to support scale-up RMNCAH plans and measurement mobilize and channel additional international and domestic financing.

The proposed project to improve maternal and new born mortality in 6 high burden counties (Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Lamu, & Migori) is aligned to existing Kenyan aspirations and initiatives to increase access and improve quality of health services.

This project will bring together key partners (USAID, DFID, Save the Children Fund, members of the UN H4+ partnership-UNFPA, WHO, UNAIDS, UN Women, UNICEF and the World Bank) in the target counties in a coordinated manner.
 

The project, in addition to supporting the 6 county governments, will also provide technical assistance to finalization of multi-year RMNCAH plan and investment case for Kenya being developed by the Family Health Division, Ministry of Health. 

It is proposed to contract one national technical advisor to support this critical role.

Main tasks and responsibilities:
 

The National Technical Advisor will provide technical leadership to the RMNCAH policy development at the national level and its implementation in the 6 Counties. 

Specifically s/he will have the following core functions:

• Collaborate with the World Bank Group in supporting the Division of Family Health to in the finalization of the multi-year integrated RMNACH plan and investment framework revenant for the Kenyan context involving key stakeholders.
• Facilitate dialogue and information sharing between the two levels of Government, UNFPA, UNAIDS, UNICEF, the World Bank, WHO, other UN partners and development partners financing RMNCAH on technical and operational issues.
• Provide technical advice to the county health teams in the project counties, including support for prioritization, target setting and quality assurance.
• Prompt identification of implementation bottlenecks for the Project and find locally relevant solutions to address them.
• Participate in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools for the project and support the UNPFA team in the project oversight.
• Prepare regular analytical reports to be shared with H4+ Partners and the Project Steering Committee; and
• Facilitate documenting the implementing experiences and best practices for deepening the knowledge base on RMNCAH.

Deliverables

• Technical notes and analytical pieces to be used for the finalization of multi-year RMNCAH plan and investment case.
• Baseline analysis of implementation bottlenecks and options relevant for the Kenyan context.
• Monthly progress reports.
• Quarterly newsletter documenting the implementation experiences and best practices.

Reporting and Coordination Responsibilities:
 

The selected candidate will work closely with the Lead Health Specialist, World Bank for the development of the RMNCAH Kenya multi-year plan and investment framework.

S/he will work under the overall Supervision of the UNFPA Representative/Deputy Representative.

Core Competencies:

• Self-Motivated with strong Emotional Intelligence
• Commitment to the poor
• Integrity and valuing Diversity
• Fostering Innovation and Empowerment
• Coaching and Mentoring to build implementation capacity within the county
• Working in Teams & Communication Information and Ideas
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
• Analytical and Strategic thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence
• Promoting Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Learning.

Qualification and Experience Required

• Advanced university degree in public health, medicine, demography, social sciences or related field;
• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience in development, design, and implementation of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)/RMNCAH programmes in developing countries;
• Experience of working in Africa especially Kenya either with Governments or UN systems will be an asset;
• Experience in the management of county or national level RMNCAH or Health related programmes;
• Fluency in English with excellent writing, analytical and communication skills.

Application Procedures
 

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may send their applications to email address: kenya.recruit@unfpa.org by Wednesday, 11th March 2015, quoting the post title on the subject line.

Applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contacts of three referees.

We will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest. 

Women and nationals from developing countries (this is a National Position) are encouraged to apply.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

For detailed TORs please visit http://unfpakenya.or.ke

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