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Sunday, 1 March 2015

Accountant (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

A State Corporation in the Agriculture Sector invites applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
 
Accountant  (1 Position)
Ref: VA/1/2/2015

Major Duties and Responsibilities
  • Cost and/or management accounting
  • Preparation of budgets
  • Financial analysis
  • Verification of payment vouchers
  • Collation of financial estimates
  • Determination of aggregate expenditure
  • Coordination and rationalization expenditure estimates
  • Supervision of revenue collection process
  • Cash flow control
  • Cost analysis
  • Preparation of final and statements
  • Maintenance of accounting books
Key Qualifications
  • Possess a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting option), or be in possession of a degree from a recognized university majoring in fields relevant to the Accounting Function such as Finance and Economics
  • Have passed CPA II
  • Be computer literate specifically in accounting programmes such as SAGE
Interested and qualified individuals should forward CVs, copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card to:

D/NA 1776, 
P. O. Box 49010 - 00100 GPO 
Nairobi;
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Potential candidates from marginalized communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Civil Engineers (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

 Qualifications
  • Qualified with a Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Good command of spoken English to represent the company in Government Meetings as well as on site .
  • Has computer knowledge.
  • Can prepare  project certificate for contract payments
  • Hold site meeting on behalf of the company
  • Should qualify for a position as a site agent as well for our contract
  • Can prepare  claims
  • Should  be able to account for a full  project on cash flow
  • Can take charge of a large labor force  on site
  • Will report directly to the  Managing Director on daily basis on progress of site
  • Should be sincere and hardworking.
  • Should be a registered Civil Engineer

Interested candidates are invited to send their Curriculum clearly indicating the position they are applying for to recruitment@amsol.co.ke

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Field Security Officer (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

CARE is an organization driven by its mission to overcome poverty and social injustice. The CARE ECSA Regional Office is responsible for the oversight of CARE’s operations in the region as well as the provision of support to Country Offices.  We work with 16 Country Offices in the region.   We are seeking competent, innovative, self-driven and passionate individual who will be flexible and able to travel extensively within the region to fill the Field Security Officer position based in Nairobi with frequent travel to other COs within the region.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with specialist technical training in safety and security management with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in security, preferably in NGO sector or development organization in safety and security program. 

Experience working outside country of residence in safety and security context working with same or other NGO agencies is required. The ideal candidate will also need solid technical skills in information collection, investigations, analysis, assessments and reporting. 

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to recruit@som.care.org by 11th March, 2015. Kindly indicate the position title on the subject line when applying. Please visit http://reliefweb.int  for more information. This position is open to Kenya nationals only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Sign Language Interpreter (Jobs in Kenya, March 2015)

1. INTRODUCTION

Handicap international (HI) is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis placed on empowering persons with disabilities and their representatives, through their full participation into mainstream development processes and the provision of appropriate and accessible social, health and rehabilitation services, in order to ensure equal opportunities for all.

1.1 CONTEXT ANALYSIS

Handicap international is implementing a child protection project 'Ubuntu care: confronting sexual violence against children with disability in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi'. In Kenya the project geographical coverage is Trans-Nzoia County. The project aims to address the root causes and mitigate the consequences of violence against children especially those with disabilities. Most service providers do not have sign language communication skills and therefore face problem to interact with clients who have a hearing problem. Also our project has interventions tailored to schools some of which have children with hearing impairment and hence the need to engage professional sign language interpreters. 

Handicap International seeks to engage three sign language interpreters who will be available on call at service provision points for children survivors of sexual violence. The sign language interpreters will also be utilized during children meetings, children clubs,trainings and forums organized by Ubuntu care project where children with hearing impairment will be participating. 

2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SING LANGUAGE INTERPRETER 

Provide sign language interpretation services especially at the Gender recovery centre, Child protection unit at police station or during testimonies at the courts for children with hearing impairments when called upon.

1. Inform HI whenever called upon to provide services at any service provision points.
2. Be on time whenever called upon and be present until end of the function
3. The holder of this position MUST practice confidentiality; information gathered from survivors can only be shared with authorized officers of the government mandated to handle cases of sexual violence (police, children’s department or magistrates during hearing). 

3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF HI

1. Facilitate the sign language interpreter’s with allowances as will be agreed upon.
2. Develop and facilitate signing of a contract with the sign language interpreter before engaging him/her.
3. Share the service TOR with the sign language interpreter
4. Provide transport to the service provision venue especially when services are needed away from Kitale town. 

4. SERVICE DURATION AND LOCATION 

The SLI services will be provided in Kitale immediately a suitable person is identified. 
The contract for the successful candidate will run from 10 December 2015. 

5. REQUIREMENTS
 Diploma in Kenyan Sign language with at least 3 years’ experience working experience
 MUST have Knowledge and experience in working with children with hearing impairment.
 Ready to offer sign language interpretation services on call
 Ready to respect HI terms and conditions during the contract period
 Experience in counseling will be an added advantage
 Good knowledge of Ubuntu care project 
 Be a resident of Trans-Nzoia County for ease access 

6. RESOURCE PERSON

Within the framework of the service provision, the sign language interpreter will be asked to collaborate with Handicap International’s teams and in particular with the Child protection project officer and the child protection project manager who will be the point of contact. 

7. BUDGET

 Payment will be Ksh. 1, 500 per day for the sign language interpretation services. The package includes the transport for the sign language interpreter. 
 Only the sign language interpreters providing the service with prior authorization by HI will be entitled for the payment.

8. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 

All interested parties must submit an application and an updated CV (including 3 referees with their current official contacts) by email to: recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke on or before 8 subject line should be marked: “Application for SLI- Kitale Position” Those sign language interpreters who have worked with HI before are encouraged to apply