Numerous Job vacancies at Plan International in Kenya 2012

Numerous Jobs vacancies at Plan International in Kenya 2012

Job Title: Various vacancies Plan International, Kenya
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan International (in Kenya) is recruiting the following:

1. Project Officer, Governance based in Kisumu Program Unit. The job holder reports to the Program Coordinator Governance and will provide the overall implementation of the Child Centered Community Development (CCCD) projects in line with PULTP strategies and ensures sensitization of the community about Plan?s new strategy by facilitating appropriate networks. He/she is responsible for the development and execution of the governance project outlines and control of budgets and in charge of the designing, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the project activities.

2. Project Officer-Health based in Machakos Program unit. This job holder reports to the Program Coordinator Health and will provide the overall implementation of the Child Centered Community Development (CCCD) projects in line with PULTP strategies and ensures sensitization of the community about Plan?s new strategy by facilitating appropriate networks. The successful candidate will provide technical support in the design, implementation, monitoring, training and evaluation of community health projects/programs to ensure implementation of quality, viable and appropriate community programs.

3. Program Coordinator Governance, based at Machakos Program Unit. This job reports to the Program Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall design and implementation of governance programs at the PU level. S/he will ensure that program activities are implemented in line with the organizations? mission and vision whilst ensuring linkages, networking and partnership with all the respective stakeholders within and without the county.

4. Program Coordinator Learning, based at Bondo Program Unit. This job reports to the Program Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall design and implementation of the Education programs at the PU level. S/he will ensure that program activities are implemented in line with the organizations? mission and vision whilst ensuring linkages, networking and partnership with all the respective stakeholders within and without the county. For more details on each of the jobs and how to apply, please visit http://www.plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/. Vacancies will close on 30th October, 2012.Vacancies open to Nationals Only

Please see attached terms of reference.

How to apply:

For more details on how to apply, please visit http://www.plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ . Kindly strictly apply through the recruitment portal.

Vacancies open to Nationals Only

NGO Job Opportunity in Kenya - Project officer-Natural Resource Management

JOB OPPORTUNITY

PROJECT OFFICER - NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

VSF-Germany, Piedmont Plaza, Off Ngong Rd 2nd Floor, P.O Box 25653-00603, Nairobi Kenya
Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org
Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non-Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and
development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the r
egion, VSF Germany implements activities in Southern Sudan, Northern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.

We seek to recruit a qualified and well experienced Project Officer - Natural Resource Management to support the implementation of RAPID II Project in Marsabit, Northern Kenya, with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. This position is field based. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Project Manager, Community Stakeholders & Partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be responsible for implementing the natural resource management and disaster risk reduction related activities.
• Regularly monitor activities and report progress to the Senior Programs Officer.
• He/She will be required to identify & provide training for the community user groups including rangeland user groups, peace committees among other community institutions dealing with natural resource management and disaster risk reduction interventions.
• Participate in project coordination meetings representing VSF Germany at district and county level forums as required.
• Respond to cross cutting issues affecting the community in cooperation with specific expert agencies.
• Steer the development and presentation of community drought preparedness plans with relevant groups i.e. Peace Committees, Water User Committees and Resource Planning Committees
among other laid structures.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
• University Degree in Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science from accredited university.
• Advance Diploma in Disaster Management will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 2-3 years working in Livelihoods programming and Project support.
• Knowledge and experience of working with pastoral communities.
• Excellent computer knowledge and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of current policy on Natural resource and environment management.
• Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and Reporting.
• Working knowledge of ECHO rules & regulations shall be an advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV plus names of 3 professional referees to postal address or via email address given above. Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. Closing date for receiving applications is 28th October,
2012 on or before 1700hrs. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

Care Assistant Jobs Vacancy at Red Cross Society

Care Assistant  Jobs vacancy at Kenya Red Cross Society
Job Title: Home Based Care Assistant

Reporting to: Project Officer

Job location: Daadab

Summary of Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the effective planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programme aimed at combating and reducing the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable communities within the Branch.

Other responsibilities include awareness creation, capacity building, and providing psycho-social support to people affected and afflicted by HIV/AIDS as well as delivering HIV/AIDS workplace training programmes.

Specific duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

• Conduct baseline studies using participatory approaches to identify the number of persons as well as orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected with HIV/AIDS so as to determine their capacities, available resources and coping mechanisms
• Encourage the youth to attend voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) to decrease risk behaviours by emphasizing consent, confidentiality and counselling aimed at decreasing stigma as more people know their HIV status
• Develop and implement social support programmes to assist caregivers to provide counselling, home-based care and psychosocial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected with HIV/AIDS to participate in productive activities
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programmes aimed at equipping and strengthening staff, volunteers and communities with capacity to provide HIV/AIDS care and support
• Strengthen collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, donors, government agencies, the private sector and other players to ensure implementation of programmes that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities using participatory community methods to improve performance standards and organisational effectiveness
• Develop and implement lobby and advocacy programmes with a view to reform laws and policies that hamper the implementation of programmes
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Community Development or equivalent qualifications such as epidemiology, nursing & social work
Three (3) years experience in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS prevention and control programmes

Competencies

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS health care, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
• KRCS has been appointed a Sub Recipient (SR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 Malaria Grant.
• Arising from this, the Society is looking for qualified persons to fill the following positions:

How to Apply:
Applications must contain: A letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi

Deadline: 12th Oct 2012

UNDP Project Officer kenya

National Individual Consultant
Project Officer – Post Elections Violence Livelihood Recovery Project

Background and Rationale
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 restoration of livelihoods in affected areas.
The project supports livelihoods recovery including recovery of small businesses through provision of basic entrepreneurial knowledge, technical skills, capital and building resilience of populations affected by post elections violence crisis.

The project is implemented in four counties namely Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Uasi Gishu and Kisumu

Overall Objective
The overall objective of the consultancy to provide support to the project through the Ministry of State for Special Programmes.

Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the following:
1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. UNDP Personal History Form (P11) ( template provided)
3. Proposal for implementing the assignment (template provided)

Please quote “Project Officer - MOSSP” on the subject line.

Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Wednesday, 26 September 2012 Noon, Kenya Time.

Please see the Terms of Reference, the P11 form, the Individual Contract Proposal form and the Terms and Conditions of Individual Contracts under by visiting the UNDP Kenya Website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements

World Vision Vacancies in Kenya (6 Positions)

 Hot Jobs in Kenya

World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya.

We wish to urgently recruit highly competent people to fill the following positions within our organization.

Project Director – APHIAPlus

(based in Kisumu)

To provide the technical leadership and direction needed to successfully realize timely and quality implementation of APHIAplus Social Determinants of Health (SDH) in order to improve the well-being of targeted communities and population of Western Kenya (Nyanza & Western province) to improve child well being and be responsible for the coordination and overseeing the work of APHIAplus.

Project Officer 

(based in Kisumu)
To ensure the successful implementation of Yes Youth Can! Project activities and interventions aimed at improving workforce development initiatives for the youth and enhancing peace among Nyanza Province communities.

The incumbent will provide technical support, coordination and monitoring of project activities including but not limited to Youth Mobilization, Workforce Development, Entrepreneurship, Civic Participation, Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building by:

1) back stopping project activities,
2) technically supervising implementation of project activities and;
3) carrying out partner / sub  grantees’/county youth forum board’s capacity building activities

Commodity Officer 

(based in Nairobi / Makueni)

To manage and supervise the implementation of PRRO interventions in various districts in Kenya.

The holder of this position is directly responsible for the effective implementation and reporting of PRRO interventions in assigned region.

This will include quality management of commodity/cash tracking and accountability systems as well as formulation and submission of food/cash monthly reports like the CSR, RSR, LSR and the narrative reports to Program Development/Grant Acquisition.

Project Officer – WASH

(based in Sangailu)

To support successful implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions to contribute to child wellbeing outcomes.

Project Officer – Livestock Extension

(based in Sangailu)

To plan, implement, monitor and document all the extension activities within the area of operation as per the proposal. The incumbent will be expected to provide necessary training, follow-up, support and guidance to the livestock farmers in the Framer Filed Schools.

Project Officer – Economic Development

(based in Taita Taveta)

To assist Integrated Program Area (IPA) clients with entrepreneurial capacity, fostering business talent and ideas and improving individual and the IPA economic diversification

For more information, please visit jobs.wvafrica.org
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should reach us not later than September 26, 2012.

(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.

Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses.

World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.

 Read more to find hot jobs in Kenya

Project Manager Jobs In Kenya. Salary 30K.

Our client, Tangazoletu is a software development company based in Nairobi.
They specialize in financial management systems. Their core business is in Custom Software Development,
Mobile Banking, web solutions, alongside other ICT based services. They provide efficient, cost effective
and professional service to their clients. Their target industry includes small, medium and large companies,
institutions and enterprises.

Project Manager

•     Assist in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.

•     Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders

    in a timely and clear fashion.

•     Motivate and supervise team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

•     Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

•     Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of   required personnel from within the company.
•     Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders

•     Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

•     Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

•     Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

•     Track project milestones and deliverables.

•     Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout

•     Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the  projects.

Minimum requirements:

•     Diploma/Bachelors degree in IT

•     2 years experience in IT related field

•     Excellent IT skills and computers.

•     Excellent interpersonal skills

•     Result oriented and time conscious

•     Good leadership skills

•     Effective communications skills, both orally and in writing

Salary scale of 30,000/-per month depending on experience and qualifications.
Please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a
copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to: info@peopleinsightslimited.com
before Friday 13th April 2012. Interview invitations will be sent at short notice, therefore clearly provide
daytime telephone contacts.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PROJECT ASSISTANT JOBS WITH AN NGO

Project Assistant – Laboratory
Technologist
AMREF NGO in Kenya is looking for a
highly motivated, organised and
results oriented individual to join a
dynamic team and help bring better
health for Africa.
The position reports to the Laboratory
Manager and is based in Nairobi .
Purpose of the Job :
To provide technical expertise and
support project activities and
implementation of the project strategy.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION :
The main role of the position is to
support the production of External
Quality Assessment ( EQA) materials as
a major component of the East African
Regional External Quality Assessment
Scheme (EA -REQAS ) project and a
requirement to support its scale up .
This will involve training technical and
administrative staff at national EQA
centres that have been identified to
undertake this role by the Ministries of
Health in all participating East African
countries including Kenya, Tanzania ,
Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda .
Roles and Responsibilities :
* Preparing materials for EQA and
examining standard materials from
regional reference laboratories
* Quality checking of material,
preparing and completing
documentation for the scheme and
maintaining the data base
* Developing appropriate educational
programmmes and health learning
materials for the EA- REQAS project
* Assist in data entry , analysing results
and disseminating reports
* Assist in preparing monthly,
quarterly and annual reports relating
to the project ; assist in preparation of
annual proposal and progress reports
as per donor requirements
* Provide training in production of
EQA materials to staff of the identified
EQA centres identified by Ministries of
Health in the participating East African
countries
* Examine TB and malaria slides from
various NGOs sent for EQA rechecking
* Give advice on remedial action to
the relevant NGO staff
* Participate in processing EQAS
materials e. g. Haematology, Clinical
Chemistry and Microbiology sent to
AMREF laboratory
* Support in routine laboratory work
in AMREF ’s Central Laboratory and
adhere to laid down policies and
procedures

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES :
* The ideal candidate must have a
minimum qualification of Higher
National Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Science or its equivalent
and formal training in proficiency
panel sample preparation.
* At least five (5 ) years of relevant
work experience in a busy clinical /
laboratory environment ;
* training others in proficiency testing
material production will be an added
advantage;
* experience of working with
Ministries of Health and partners;
* excellent interpersonal skills ,
excellent written and oral
communication skills , ability to
prioritise duties and work under
minimal supervision.

This is a challenging job
opportunity for a dedicated and
highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join this dynamic
team and help bring better health for
Africa, please quote the position and
reference number (KCO/
HR/ 026 /2011 ) in the subject matter
and send your CV and application
letter which should include
remuneration requirements and
contact details of three work -related
referees, to the

Human Resources Manager ,
AMREF in Kenya
by email to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting
applications is August 5, 2011 .

We regret that only short -listed
candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity
employer and has a non-smoking
environment policy.

CENTUM PROJECTS OFFICER JOB VACANCY KENYA

Centum Projects Officer Job
Vacancy in Kenya
Opportunity to join a winning team
as a Projects Officer
Centum is seeking to recruit an
extra-ordinarily intelligent,
passionate, talented, energetic and
ambitious individual to join the Real
Estate and Infrastructure team.
The Real Estate and Infrastructure
team is currently working on the
development of two world class
developments in Nairobi and
Kampala and the candidate will join
a team drawn from across the globe
in making these projects a reality.
Job summary
The jobholder is primarily
responsible for managing property
development and construction
projects to be undertaken by
Centum’s real estate subsidiaries.
The successful candidate will be
expected to manage the projects
within time, cost and quality
objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Property Development
Conduct project
feasibility studies and
make presentations
and recommendations on
development
concepts, preliminary
development
programs and
budgets.
Prepare the project
briefs which will
include setting time,
cost and quality
objectives for the
projects.
Supervise and
manage the selection
of project consultants
and contractors and
co-ordinate and
monitor their work
done.
Be the primary point
of contact between
the company and the
project consultants
and contractors.
Identify potential
construction related
issues or contractual
disputes and effect
appropriate solutions
in consultation with
the Supervisor.
Participate in design
reviews and
marketing planning as
well as plan and co-
ordinate marketing
activities for project
launches.
Portfolio management
Responsible for the
preparation and
execution of the
portfolio investment
strategy.
Develop the portfolio
return and risk
objectives in
consultation with the
Senior Investment
Officer, the CEO and
the Finance and HR
Manager.
Evaluate the
performance of the
portfolio against the
investment strategy
and recommend
appropriate remedial
initiatives.
Managing resources
Develop and implement effective
systems, policies and procedures to ensure the timely evaluation
of Centum’s existing
real estate portfolio.
Participate in the development of
strategy in collaboration with
Centum’s management team.
Manage the department’s
administrative functions.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate degree in
Construction Management,
Engineering,
Architecture, Building
or Quantity Surveying.
Professional Certifications in
Project Management such as PRINCE2™, PMP™ and MPM ™
are considered a plus.
A graduate degree in Building or Project Management would
be an advantage.

RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE /
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of five years experience in
managing real estate projects within either consultant firms or developer
organizations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Leadership skills.
A team player.
Ability to work comfortably in teams
comprising multi-disciplinary
Strategic thinking.
Attention to detail
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication and
presentation skills.
The applicant should have a good
appreciation of economic
developments locally and in the
region and be an achiever with a
demonstrated track record of extra-
ordinary performance.

All applications including detailed
curriculum vitae should be emailed
to info@centum.co.ke not later than
22nd June 2011.

Applicants who do not hear from us
by 4th July 2011 should consider
themselves unsuccessful.
Centum is an Equal Opportunity
employer and nationals of all East
African Countries are encouraged to
apply.

REEP NGO JOBS KENYA

Rural Education and Economic
Enhancement Programme – REEP is a
local rural based NGO operating in
Butula and Nambale Districts of Busia
County.
REEP works with people living with
HIV, orphans, caregivers, widows and
guardians by economically
empowering them through
enterprise development, food
security and nutrition.
Together with her partners APT
Enterprise Development and BIG
Lottery Fund, REEP has been
implementing a four year project
focusing on HIV/ AIDS prevention
and impact mitigation.
The current project is in its second
phase and REEP would like to recruit
high calibre and committed
professionals to the following
positions:

PROJECT OFFICER FOOD ENTERPRISE/FOOD SECURITY
2 Positions
This is a one year job contract. These
positions require individuals who
have experience of working with
vulnerable groups – particularly
households affected by HIV – in
enterprise development.
They will be required to train
vulnerable households in enterprise/
business development including agri-
business, and provide business
counselling, as well as ongoing
monitoring and support to
businesses already started.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Ordinary or higher diploma in
agriculture related field from a
recognised institution
* Certificate or diploma in sells and
marketing
* Good communication skills
* Counselling skills will be an added
advantage

ACCOUNTS CLERK
1 Position
Responsibilities
* Handle petty cash for office
running
*Prepare payment vouchers
* Prepare financial reports.
Qualifications
* Minimum CPA I from a recognised
institution
*At least two years experience
working preferably with a non
governmental organisation

REEP is an equal opportunity
employer with no bias to gender,
race, religion, tribe, HIV status or
disability.
If you meet the above requirement
please send an application letter
stating current salary along with a
detailed CV , contacts and certificates
not later than 25th April 2011 to:

The Director
Rural Education and Economic
Enhancement Programme
P.O. Box 47 -50405
Butula
Kenya
No phone calls please.
Any form of canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification

Adapted from www.careerpointkenya.com