UNDP Amkeni Wakenya Programme Officer( Grants Monitoring) Job in Kenya

Vacancy Announcement

Independent Consultant: Programme Officer - Grants Monitoring

1. Background

UNDP Kenya and Development Partners have established a Civil Society Democratic Governance Facility under the UNDP Kenya Country Programme Action Plan known as Amkeni Wakenya.

This Facility has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance,
human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of
relevant governance institutions.

Amkeni Wakenya provides support to civil society organizations working on promoting democratic governance in Kenya.

One of the ways it does this is by funding and building capacity of CSOs who meet specific qualification
criteria after various Expressions of Interest/Calls for Proposals.

2. The Task

Amkeni Wakenya seeks to engage the services of an independent consultant (Programme Officer-Grants Monitoring)
to monitor grants provided to CSOs, review narrative and financial reports submitted by grantees and support
the Facility's programmes and capacity building activities.

3. Qualifications, Skills & Experience

•     A university degree in law, development studies, political science or related disciplines.
•     A minimum of 3 years' experience in project management.
•     Demonstrable experience in grants management including assessing and monitoring grants made to civil society organisations and community projects.
•     Proven understanding and knowledge of the civil society sector in Kenya.
•     Previous work with UNDP or any other UN agency is an added advantage.

4. Duration of assignment

This assignment is for a period of nine (9) months.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications complete with their current P11 form,
CV with three referees to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 8 June 2012.

The full Terms of Reference (TOR) detailing the scope of work, required academic qualifications and years of
relevant work experience can be viewed by visiting the UNDP Kenya
website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

UNDP KENYA PROJECT OFFICERS(LIVELIHOOD RESTORATION AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT) JOBS

Vacancy Announcements

Project Officers

UNDP Kenya invites applications to fill two project officers to support the following projects:

1. Restoration and stabilization of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities.

2. Disaster Risk Management Project for Kenya.

Background

Restoration and Stabilization of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities

UNDP together with the Government of Kenya (GOK) have developed a project as a medium term measure to support
recovery as well as build resilience of communities especially youth and women's groups affected by the drought
and to strengthen institutions responsible for recovery and disaster risk reduction work.

The intervention will address short term livelihoods economic recovery needs of youth and women while establishing
in the process the capacities and building blocks of sustainable local long-term development.

The Project Officer will provide programme management and technical support to the Restoration and Stabilization
of Livelihoods for Drought affected and Host Communities project.

Education

    A master's degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Development Studies, Disaster Management, Business or
Public Administration or other related fields.

Experience

1. At least 3 years of professional experience in programme management and co-ordination with government
and / or UN Agencies or NGOs with emphasis on managing livelihood or recovery projects.

2. Substantative experience in policy development and the provision of policy advice to Government in
the field of Livelihoods and Disaster Risk Management.

Disaster Risk Management Project for Kenya

The Post-Election Violence Livelihoods Recovery Project was developed to restore and expand livelihoods
opportunities for communities that were intensely affected by the post-election violence in 2007/2008.

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the post-election violence recovery and
reintegration process through the restoration of livelihoods in affected areas.

The project is implemented in 4 counties namely Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu and Kisumu.

The Disaster Management Project aims to contribute to the substantial reduction of disaster losses
in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets of community.

The project supports national plans and policies for disaster management operationalisation and
capacity development at national and county levels.

The Project Officer will provide programme management and technical support to the Disaster Risk Management
and PEV livelihoods Recovery projects.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

    A master's degree in Disaster Management, Social Work, Sociology or Social Sciences, Development Studies,
Business or Public Administration, or other related fields.

Experience

1. At least 3 years of professional experience in programme management and co-ordination with government
and / or UN Agencies and / or INGOs or NGOs with emphasis on managing livelihood or recovery projects.

2. Substantative experience in policy development and the provision of policy advice to (Local) Government
in the field of Disaster Risk Management.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP
Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 1 June 2012.
Select "e-Recruitment Portal" under "Operations/Human Resources".

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together
with their online application

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

"UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns".