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Wednesday, 9 January 2013

SENIOR PROGRAMME ASSISTANT

Organizational background

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects. This position is open to qualified Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates, in particular, are encouraged to apply.


Major Duties and Responsibilities:


Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (M&E focal point) at the Area Office (AO) and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office in Galkacyo, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:-
  • Coordinate and assist in developing the monthly staff deployment plan and ensure that M&E plan is in line with the WFP Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs);
  • Collect all monthly monitoring checklists , field trips and reports from food monitor assistants;
  • Conduct data cleaning for all checklists submitted by FMA and consolidate the data into one worksheet;
  • Handle beneficiary calls and follow-up issues of concern when and where necessary;
  • In consultation with the supervisor and fellow colleagues, provide clarifications to issues identified in the field trips;
  • Bring unresolved issues to the attention of the AO management and follow-up on corrective measures;
  • Provide inputs to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) planning on monthly basis and follow up the progress of monitoring done:
  • Provide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) related statistics and relevant inputs for AO;
  • Update M&E filing system in complete and timely manner;
  • Conduct capacity assessment and perform evaluation for new and existing partners;
  • Assist and facilitate regular meetings with Cooperating Partners(CP) on project implementation;
  • Provide guidance ,on-the-job training and assistance to junior support staff and cooperating partners;
  • Assess project performance including utilization of resources and achievements of planned targets;
  • Analyze and prepare projections for food commodities and non-food items to ensure timely call-forward and/or local procurement;
  • Carry out advocacy and information related tasks for project/programme activities;
  • Participate in discussions on new/revised procedures and practices, assess the impact of changes and make recommendations on follow-up actions;
  • Undertake field visits to project sites of various interventions periodically;
  • Prepare field trip reports, and assist in compiling AO weekly and monthly management reports upon request and ;
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in human resources, public administration,
  • development economics or other related field.
  • At least five years of progressive responsible experience of which at least one year was closely related to
  • programme functions. At least one year at the G5 level or equivalent.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali.
  • Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software
  • packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system administrative policies, rules, regulations and
  • procedures.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures.


All applications must include an accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) available at the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org


Quote the Vacancy Announcement number and job title; Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted; Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Sunday, 6 January 2013

ADVOCACY ASSOCIATE

LOCATION:        New York, NY
SUPERVISOR:     International Advocacy Officer
DESIRED START DATE: February 2013

About the Position
Under the supervision of the International Advocacy Officer, the Advocacy Associate will support the coordination of IPPF/WHR’s global and regional advocacy efforts with the United Nations. S/he will provide administrative and logistic support to the international advocacy work at the UN, including the ICPD and the Beijing Conference monitoring and review processes, the Post-2015 Development Agenda process and MDG Review, and the follow up to Rio+20.

Responsiblilities
• Provide programmatic and logistic support to international advocacy initiatives
• Support monitoring and advocacy efforts at the Commission on Population and Development, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Post-2015 Development Agenda, and the Millennium Development Goals Review
• Assist in drafting briefing notes, reports, and training materials on international advocacy initiatives
• Serve as the focal point for youth-related advocacy initiatives with IPPF Member Associations (MAs) and other likeminded organizations; facilitate participation in relevant international meetings and collaboration with other youth networks
• Carry out research as needed to inform advocacy efforts on key advocacy issues
• Assist in liaising with MAs and UN Missions
• Provide additional assistance as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
• BA required, Masters’ degree or equivalent preferred
• Understanding of current key development trends in sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender equality, and youth and adolescents at the global level and in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Two years of experience in advocacy
• Ability to build and maintain alliances with key likeminded organizations
• Demonstrated commitment to IPPF/WHR mission
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and good writing and oral communications skills in Spanish
• Well organized and ability to work well under limited supervision
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook)

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume along with references and salary requirements to: bgoldklang@ippfwhr.org


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

IMPLEMENTATION AND INTEROPERABILITY COORDINATOR

Job Title:         Implementation & Inter-operability Coordinator
Duty Station:  Nyanza Province, Kenya 
Department:   I-TECH Kenya – Technical 
Supervisor:     Implementation and Inter-operability Manager

Background:

The International Training and Education Center on health (I-TECH), based in Seattle at the  University of Washington, was established in 2002 by the Health Resources and Services  Administration (HRSA) in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and  Prevention’s Global AIDS Program (CDC-GAP). I-TECH undertakes activities that increase human  and systems capacity for provision of HIV/AIDS clinical care and support. I-TECH Kenya works  with the Ministry of Health and other funded partners to develop the capacity for the  implementation and use of electronic medical record systems in Kenya. This is an initiative  within the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s supported scope for health informatics 

activities in Kenya.


Summary:

The Implementation & Interoperability coordinator will be responsible for the hands-on  implementation of Electronic Medical Record Systems, in collaboration with the Ministry Of  Health and other implementing partners. He/she will also be responsible for the coordination of  the implementation and documentation of interoperability solutions within I-TECH. Under the  guidance of the Implementation & Interoperability Manager, he/she will be charged with  working with MoH to develop and operationalize the regional support structures for EMR  Systems.


Primary Responsibilities

1. Liaise with the MoH, implementing partners, regional teams and health facility  leadership to plan for the implementation of EMR systems. 
2. Guide and participate in the assessment, prioritization and installation at health facilities. 
3. Work with the regional teams and health facilities to identify and understand their  needs.
4. Together with MoH, monitor the implementation plans developed for each region and  health facility.
5. Guide the implementation of the EMR system in adherence to defined plans and  document the process to support future references and learning.
6. Develop and execute plans for building capacity at facility and regional levels to use and  administer EMR systems.
7. Work with other technical staff to improve client level health information practices in  the health facilities.
8. Develop additional functionalities, as required, in the EMR systems.
9. Conduct system training and provide onsite and remote support and troubleshooting.

10. Participate in the documentation of I-TECH’s OpenEMRConnect interoperability work in  Kisumu.
11. Liaise with the HQ technical team to determine and develop additional interoperability 
solutions.
12. Work with, and support, the other coordinators in implementing interoperability  solutions as part of EMR implementations.


Desired Skills & Qualifications:


  1. Strong leadership capabilities and ability to solve problems creatively and efficiently 
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of Kenya Health information system
  3. Experience working with MoH or other GoK sector
  4. Ability to travel nationally
  5. Attention to detail and ability to monitor data and analyze reports
Required Education, Training & Experience:
  1. Minimum Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information technology
  2. Experience working with programming languages (especially Java)
  3. Experience working with SQL Databases
  4. Experience implementing systems in the health sector
  5. Experience with the implementation of interoperability solutions in the health sector.
  6. Knowledge of OpenMRS development and implementation will be an added advantage
The applicants should send their application letter and resume to jobs@itech-kenya.org with a subject title of Implementation Coordinator. The applications should be received  by 10TH January 2013.

Wednesday, 2 January 2013

AUDIT OFFICER

Salary: Good (Negotiable)

The advertiser is looking for an Audit officer to work in a growing Accounting & Audit firm with a good negotiable package. 


Job Requirements

Must be CPA finalist or (K) 
At least 2 years experience in a similar environment handling accounting/auditing for diverse industries. 
Good communicator with above average customer interaction & interpersonal skills. 
Must have practical knowledge of accounting(quickbooks & tally) and MS-Office packages.  
Individual to be available with atleast 2 weeks notice.

Please email your CVs directly to edward.mungai@gmail.com

AUDIT ASSISTANT (5 POSITIONS)

Position:                  Audit Assistant (5 positions)
Location:                 Upper Hill, Nairobi
Salary (Gross):         Kshs. 30,000 with Medical Cover
Working hours:         Mon - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Skills, Experience and Academic Qualifications  

  1. A Bachelors Degree in a  Business field (Business Administration, BCom e.t.c).
  2. Atleast CPA II and above preferred.
  3. Any prior experience in audit will be taken as an added advantage.
Email CV and cover letter to Jeremy on e-mail address: jayrehmc@gmail.com 


DATA COLLECTION ASSISTANT- URGENT

Position:                  Data Collection Assistant 
Location:                 Kisumu
Salary (Gross):       Negotiable
Working hours:      TBD

A vacancy has occurred for data collection assistant. Data collection is in western kenya and thus we need to fill this urgently by 2nd Jan 2013. Persons staying in kisumu are to apply.


Diploma holders, or recent graduates in environmental fields will be

highly considered.


Send cvs to clarc.africa@gmail.com before end of 2nd Jan

Contact Person: Kennedy

FIELD MONITOR ASSISTANT (ROSTER)

Post Title: Field Monitor Assistant (Roster)
Duty Station: Galkacyo and Beletwein
Contract type: Service Contract
Post Grade: SC4
Date of issue: 28.12.2012
Closing date: 10.01.2013


Organizational background

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, relief and emergency school feeding, while also supporting humanitarian air and logistics services, food security coordination and infrastructure rehabilitation projects. This position is open to qualified Somali candidates with good knowledge of the local area. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.


Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Area Office/Sub-Office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
  2. Co-ordinate and monitor implementation of WFP food assistance programme;
  3. Establish cordial working relationship with the local authorities, Cooperating Partners (CPs) and the village leaders;
  4. Assist in conducting regular meetings with village leaders, CPs and local authorities on the commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements and security;
  5. Undertake regular field visits to monitor and review the overall commodity movements;
  6. Supervise the efficient distribution of food items at the sites;
  7. Report on events regarding food management, distribution and other related issues;
  8. Ensure timely and accurate reporting by the CPs;
  9. Assist the Programme Officer and CPs in encouraging women’s access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and activities;
  10. Supervise and train personnel as and when required;
  11. Perform any other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Secondary school education, supplemented with experience or additional education in education, social services, nutrition, agriculture or other related field.
  • At least three years of progressively responsible support experience, including at least one year in the field of statistics, refugee operations, or another related field. Past experience working on nutrition related programmes is a plus. At least one year at the G3 level or equivalent.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali.
  • Experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other WFP standard software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications only according to the following procedures:


An accurately filled in Personal History Form (P11) provided at the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc to be sent by e-mail to HR-SOM@wfp.org Quote the Vacancy Announcement number and job title and location of preference; Hand delivered applications will no longer be accepted; Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


LIAISON OFFICER- ACTED

Department: Coordination
Position: Liaison Officer
Contract duration: 6 months
Duty Station: Mogadishu- Somalia
Starting Date: Immediately

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world-wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its headquarters in Paris, France. ACTED Kenya/Somalia is looking for an experienced self-driven and a self-oriented professional to fill the post of Liaison Officer based in Mogadishu, Somalia. As an integral member of the Program team, the Mogadishu Liaison Officer will undertake activities based on the strategic directions of the organization in the country.

Job Responsibilities
  1. Represent the organization through participation in relevant coordination meetings.
  2. Support all program components, conduct interaction with stakeholders to ensure good collaboration.
  3. When delegated by the Regional Office, engage with international stakeholders, including UN agencies, funds and programs, donors, diplomatic and aid missions, military forces in Mogadishu and elsewhere in Somalia;
  4. Ensure that the Program team is briefed on strategic level stakeholder interaction, including changes to key policies.
  5. Assist the Program Team with technical outreach, providing programmatic guidance based on local priorities and changing environment.
  6. Travel to project areas to conduct M&E visits and build capacity of field based personnel.
  7. Provide the Program team with regular comprehensive contextual briefs and security analysis.
  8. Conduct proactive and sustained interaction with local communities and the appropriate levels of government in order to identify community needs, and gather feedback on effectiveness and relevance of ACTED activities in the field;
  9. Ensure effective reporting and dissemination of internal information arising from stakeholders and coordination meetings/discussions.
  10. Perform other duties requested by his/her supervisor.
Skills 
  • Communication skills: Excellent verbal communication skills in Somali with a capacity to negotiate and persuade others to consider new ideas.
  • Strategic Orientation: Is able to feed in the organization’s strategic objectives in the country by providing sound socio-economic and political inputs; as well as security.
  • Networking Skills: Easily builds rapport with others.
  • Teamwork Skills: Keeps group up to date on all processes and shares relevant information at all times.
Qualifications
  • Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, international law or related field (in combination with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience); or a First level university degree (in combination with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in liaison, project management or a similar post.
  • Previous experience working in Somalis is required.
  • Past experience in Representational, in post-conflict locations is highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively in Somali language, and English.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively in Somali language, and English.
To Apply
Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three work related referees, contacts and expected salary to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on January 2nd 2013. Kindly note that due to the urgency of the position, CVs will be shortlisted on on-going basis. ACTED reserves the right to hire prior to the application deadline. Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.


PROGRAM OFFICER

Diakonie Somalia Program wishes to recruit a Program  Officer – Somalia to be Based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia

Job Brief
With the supervision of the Director, the incumbent will  be  responsible for planning,  Monitoring and evaluation of several projects which are implemented by partner organizations.

Primary responsibilities
  1. Regular travel to Mogadishu
  2. Follow the humanitarian and security context of Somalia
  3. Support staff of partner organizations to ensure timely submission of quality project proposals
  4. With the support of Monitoring Officer, monitor projects progress through field visits and checking analyzing documentation
  5. Evaluate projects
  6. Report monthly to the director on project progress
  7. Write interim/final reports according to donor requirements
  8. Maintain system for project related documentation
  9. Communicate with partners in the field and desk officers at headquarters
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Minimum 3 Years humanitarian experience preferably Somalia – South Central
  • University degree in business administration/management, accounting, development studies and/or relevant technical qualification (agriculture/food security, water and sanitation etc)
  • Experience with PME in INGOs
  • Experience with Shelter or Education is an asset
  • Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English
  • Excellent working knowledge of computer software:MS Word, Excel & Email applications  required
To receive an application form, send an email to: dea.recruitment@gmail.com. Applications must include an application form, cover letter and a daytime telephone number. The deadline for submission of applications is  Friday,  4th January 2013.  All applications  should be sent to: recruitment@diakonie-emergency-aid.com .
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

ACCOUNTANT- TWO POSITIONS (TWAWEZA)

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Accountant based in Kampala

Job Title:   Accountant, Twaweza
Salary Grade:   4  
Reports to: Senior Accountant
Location: Kampala, Uganda and Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
Start Date: As soon as possible

Overall Responsibility:  
The Accountant will be responsible for two aspects: a) overall financial administration of Twaweza in Uganda in accordance with the legal requirements, highest ethical standards and internationally recognized financial reporting practices (IFRS).
  
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Support the development and updating of financial policies, procedures and standards, including keeping abreast of new financial and tax laws in accordance to legal requirements and the best financial practices, and ensure that all staff are well informed in their use.
2. Ensure that all financial transactions (including grant disbursement) and data are correctly implemented according to policies and procedures.  
3. Ensure that all financial documents are accurately supported, approved and coded, and that all cheque books, cheque list, petty cash, LPOs are maintained correctly
4. Ensure that staff payroll administration is verified for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments such as PAYE and pension are made on a timely basis.
5. Manage banking, accounts and balances effectively and efficiently, including undertaking monthly bank reconciliations, foreign exchange management as and cash flow management in a timely manner.  
6. Support management of donor funding and disbursements; and ensure acknowledgment of receipts and financial reporting is accurate, professional and timely.
7. Scrutinize plans, budgets, and financial reports;  
8. Contribute to annual/quarterly budget development and reporting for Uwezo and Twaweza.
9. Ensure that Twaweza is compliant with all legal requirements regarding taxation, returns, fees and other financial statutory requirements.
10. Review financial statements and reports of partner organisations and grantees as required; provide financial advice/training as needed.
11. Prepare monthly expenditure in relation to budget reports and inform management on a timely basis.  
12. Undertake periodic checks of assets and stores are done, and prepare reports on the same for management.
13. Prepare high quality financial reports including professional annual financial statements in a timely basis.
14. Prepare for and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit.
15. Maintain well organized physical and electronic archive of financial documentation stretching back at least seven years in secure location.
16. Support the Uwezo Regional Manager in undertaking all finance and budget related responsibilities.Twaweza Job Description: Accountant

General Responsibilities:
1. Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities (and associated budgets) in work plans, consistent with Twaweza Policies.
2. Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring and reporting of Twaweza’s work.
3. Comply with and foster adherence to the established Twaweza policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
4. Participate actively in organization‐wide learning and other joint activities.
5. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor or the Head of Twaweza.

Education, skills and experience
1. Holder of CPA (T) certificate or equivalent preferred, or at least advanced stage in progressing towards it.
2. At least three years of relevant work experience.
3. Excellent administrative and planning skills.  
4. Experience of using accounting packages, as well as MS Office.
5. Impeccable, corruption‐free reputation and integrity.
6. Ability to keep deadlines and keen attention to detail.  
7. Experience in NGO accounts/financial management.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Can take initiative; get things done really well and fast.

Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.
   
Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to twaweza@empower.co.tz, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.

Adapted from the Twaweza website

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER- TWAWEZA

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Communications Officer based in Dar es Salaam


Job Title:   Communications Officer
Salary Grade:   5
Department:    Communications
Reports to:   Communications Manager  
Supervises:   Interns, Learning and Communications Assistant (partially)

Overall Responsibility:  
You will serve as the first point of information contact for Twaweza, and respond in a manner that is clear, timely, and effective, and that projects a positive image of the organization. You will be responsible for supporting the effective communication of Twaweza (including Uwazi) across different mediums, as well as through the design, writing, production and distribution of communication materials. 

Specific Responsibilities
1. Learn, develop, coordinate and maintain an effective social media presence for Twaweza in Kiswahili and English, including through blogs, facebook, twitter and other means as appropriate;
2. Write and produce high quality communication materials, including website content, and effectively communicate these across key audiences in Kiswahili;  
3. Edit materials (papers, briefs, power point presentations, etc) in Kiswahili and undertake full quality assurance to ensure that they conform to Twaweza standards and will promote the image and objectives of the organization;
4. Ensure that all Twaweza websites (Kiswahili versions) are up to date, accurate, compelling and functional, liaise with website developer and tech support as needed, support Communications Manager to ensure English websites are also up‐to‐date;
5. Support Communications Manager to develop and foster high quality standards and guidelines for Twaweza’s communications across different media and formats;  
6. Communicate clearly and in a timely fashion with external audiences, face‐to‐face, through email and telephone; conferences where appropriate, and other forms;
7. Develop and maintain good links with the media; support press conferences and other engagements with the media;
8. Support Communications Manager to work with partners to document and publish their work and lessons;
9. Ensure timely and effective dissemination of information outputs from all Twaweza Units.
10. Support management in communication, advocacy and representation needs as required
11. Organise events as required, with support from Communications Manager, including publication launch events
12. Review all Kiswahili translations to ensure resonance with English and quality as well as compliance with the vision and values of Twaweza
13. Liaise and work with external suppliers and partners including, but not limited to designers, printers and production companies
14. Support management in communication and representation needs as needed.

General Responsibilities
1. Conduct occasional research and writing assignments on Twaweza key areas for use in diverse ways supportive to program goals, including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles;
2. Undertake the activities above in line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways
that are consistent with Twaweza  policies;
3. Contribute to the preparation of quality and timely plans, budgets and reports ;  
4. Keep abreast of new ideas and materials in the area of organizational learning, M&E and
communications ;  
5. Participate in meetings and sessions and sessions as needed;  
6. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by your manager or the Head of Twaweza


Education, skills and experience

1. Experience in development and/or communications work ;
2. A university degree in a relevant field;
3. At least two to three years’ relevant working experience, specifically in communications ;
4. Excellent writing and communication skills in Kiswahili and English; an eye for detail;
5. Strong analytical and organizational skills;
6. Computer proficiency including web‐based applications;
7. Flair for working with visual materials; a powerful creative eye; design skills are desirable;
8. Keen understanding of traditional media, social media and uses of new technologies for
communication in East African context;
9. Ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality on time.

Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.

Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to twaweza@empower.co.tz, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.

Adapted from the Twaweza website

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT- TWAWEZA

Salary Grade:    3/4
Reports to: Operations Manager
Supervises: None
Location: Nairobi, Kenya  
Start Date: As soon as possible

Twaweza, a dynamic East Africa wide organization, is looking for a competent, effective and energetic Administrative Assistant based in Nairobi

Overall Responsibilities:  
Under the guidance of the Operations Manager, provide administrative support to Twaweza staff on administrative matters, including: purchase of office supplies, office building and equipment management and repairs.  Ensure that administrative systems are functioning effectively, efficiently and in a user‐friendly manner in support of smooth implementation of Twaweza programs, including to staff, partners, visitors and the public at large.

Specific Responsibilities
1. Ensure that office premises are in good state for repair at all times through liaison with landlord and service providers.
2. Ensure that all office equipment (computer, fax, scanner, photocopy machine, LAN, telephone systems, vehicle & generator) are well maintained and operating optimally.
3. To ensure that all utilities are functioning running (water & electricity), and bills are paid on time.
4. Managing and maintain store inventories of fuel, consumables, stationary and publications.
5. Ensure that the Twaweza offices and its environment are clean, including liaising with the cleaning company.
6. Ensure that all services are provided on a regular basis as per service agreements.
7. Ensure all service provides and suppliers are effectively managed;
8. Provide support to the procurement process in a manner that is transparent, fair, and in accordance with policy, ensures Twaweza value for money, and keep proper records;  
9. Ensure that fire protection systems at Twaweza are in place including fire extinguishers, security alarms, fire suppression etc.  
10. Prepare and submit timely and accurate monthly report for repair, fuel, utilities, consumables, and stationery.
11. Support colleagues in all units with Admin‐related tasks as needed.
12. Undertake any other lawful tasks required by the Supervisor.

General Responsibility  
1. Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities (and associated budgets) in work plans, consistent with Twaweza policies.   
2. Effectively contribute to conceptual development, planning and monitoring processes at Twaweza.
3. Implement and foster adherence to the established Twaweza policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
4. Participate actively in organization wide learning and other joint activities.
5. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Core Qualifications
1. A degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or any other relevant discipline;
2. At least 3 years administrative experience

Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.
   
Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to twaweza@empower.co.tz, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.

Adapted from the Twaweza website

LEARNING OFFICER- 2 POSTIONS (TWAWEZA)

Organization:  Twaweza
Location:        Nairobi, Kenya and Dar-es-Salam, Tanzania
Reports to:     Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager  
Salary Grade:  5
Start Date:     As soon as possible  

Overall Responsibility:  
Under the guidance of the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the Learning Officer is responsible for developing and fostering a culture of learning and innovation within Twaweza, including Twaweza’s partners where possible and desired.  The LO is further responsible for monitoring of the Twaweza program, documenting lessons learnt and communicating those within Twaweza, and in close consultation with the Learning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Manager at times outside Twaweza.  

Specific Responsibilities
1. Assisting in the development and improvement methods for monitoring that will bring out monitoring data relevant to Twaweza’s Theory of Change;
2. Work closely with the Program Officer to analyze monitoring data and translate creatively into well documented lessons.  
3. Develop methods to ensure that learning usefully feeds the other Twaweza units, Twaweza partners and the wider Twaweza environment, including global.
4. On a continuous basis provide monitoring data, reports, assessments, lessons, partners products and other documentation to the external evaluators, and liaise with the external evaluators.
5. Pull together all relevant lessons and information from other Twaweza units and external evaluators to inform the Program.  
6. Organize internal learning in a creative and effective manner

General Responsibilities
1. Successfully implement above responsibilities and assigned activities (and associated budgets) in work plans, consistent with Twaweza Policies;
2. Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring, reporting and information dissemination  of Twaweza’s work;
3. Comply with and foster adherence to the established Twaweza policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures;
4. Participate actively in organization‐wide learning and other joint activities;
5. Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor or the Head of Twaweza.

Core Qualifications & Competences
1. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
2. At least three years of relevant work experience;
3. Keen understanding of Kenya’s political and social dynamics;  
4. Analytical and conceptual skills, and able to translate these into program development;  
5. Creative thinker, imaginative, able to think outside the box and make unorthodox connections.
Strong affinity with the thinking behind the Twaweza concept;
6. Demonstrated team working qualities, and ability to deliver quality results;
7. Excellent verbal, writing and communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
8. Curiosity and passion to learn, push the envelope, innovate, be creative, take thoughtful risks and get  things done.

Changes and Amendments:
This job description may be amended by Twaweza after consultation with the employee and the supervisor.
   
Application process:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV (max 4 pages) to twaweza@empower.co.tz, including a cover letter explaining your interests/motivations to work for Twaweza, and 2 samples of your written work and names of 3 referees, in MS Word or PDF file. In the subject of your email write your name and the position you are applying for.

Adapted from the Twaweza website

GRADUATE TRAINEES- ENGINEERING

About the Organization
The ARM Graduate Training Programme will provide entry level opportunities to young, energetic, highly motivated and competent individuals to pursue a rewarding career with the company. As one of the most diversified and the fastest expanding business in the region, successful candidates will undergo a structured development programme in our various factories in East Africa to fast track them into technician, supervisory and middle level management positions in 2 to 3 years time.


About the position

Ideally, the candidates will be the kind of persons who grab opportunities and make the most of them. They will also possess the flexibility to progress in a growing and changing business environment.


Applicants must possess the following qualifications:-

  1. Not more than 24 years old
  2. Fresh Degree /diploma graduates in Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Analytical Chemistry, Process, Civil or equivalent engineering qualifications from a recognized college
  3. A person of high integrity with the drive to excel
  4. Computer literacy skills
  5. Excellent Communication and team working skills
  6. Self driven with demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines
To apply, visit:
http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/job/100073,1735592,11/Graduate%20Trainees