Full-time Programme Specialist (PSD/DCU) Job Vacancy at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kenya
Closing Date: Monday, 29 November 2010
Background
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Director Programme and direct supervision of the Team Leader, Poverty Reduction Unit, the Program Specialist – Private Sector Development (PSPSD) supervises all activities of the Donor Coordination Unit and coordinates the administration of the Catalyst Fund (CF) and the new Business Advocacy Fund (BAF2). Furthermore, the PSPSD acts as UNDP Kenya’s CO Private Sector Focal Point (PSFP), and coordinates all relevant activities and developments with the Private Sector Division at HQ, acts as UNDP’s representative to national, regional and international PSFP meetings and also advises other Units of the Kenya CO on engagement with the private sector. The incumbent also acts as liaison between the Private Sector Donor Group and PSDS Secretariat at Ministry of Trade.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
* Manages the Donor Coordination Unit and acts as liaison between PSDG and PSDS Secretariat.
* Acts as Private Sector Focal Point of UNDP Kenya Country Office.
* Supervision of overall management of BAF2 and CF.
* Ensures facilitation of knowledge building, management and dissemination on Private Sector Development and Engagement for the Kenya CO.
Manages the DCU and acts as liaison between PSDG and PSDS Secretariat focusing of achievement of the following results:
* Effective mainstreaming of information pertaining donor issues to implementation of PSDS.
* Provision of information and feedback to PSDG and PSDS Secretariat.
* Attend monthly meetings of the Private-Sector Donor Group.
* Coordinate mid-term and annual review meetings as requested by PSDG and provided in the PIP (PSDS Implementation Plan).
* Development and supervision of technical assistance, review missions and evaluations, including the identifications and short listing of consultants.
November 22, 2010
Full-time Field Program Manager Job Vacancy at International Development Law Organization in Kenya
Full-time Field Program Manager Job Vacancy at International Development Law Organization in Kenya
International Development Law Organization
IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes legal, regulatory, and institutional reform to advance economic and social development in transitional and developing countries.
Closing date: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has been providing training and technical assistance to the Kenyan legal and judicial sector for over 20 years, including: training for over 230 Kenyan legal professionals and government officials; technical assistance in forming a Kenyan NGO whose mandate is to continue providing legal training for others; technical assistance in the establishment of the Kenyan Judicial Training Institute and ongoing training technical assistance to the Kenya Investment Authority.
Most recently, IDLO provided assistance to the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review in the design and drafting of the draft Constitution. Subsequently, and in partnership with a range of civil society organizations, IDLO undertook civic education initiatives to prepare for the Constitutional referendum.
International Development Law Organization
IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes legal, regulatory, and institutional reform to advance economic and social development in transitional and developing countries.
Closing date: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has been providing training and technical assistance to the Kenyan legal and judicial sector for over 20 years, including: training for over 230 Kenyan legal professionals and government officials; technical assistance in forming a Kenyan NGO whose mandate is to continue providing legal training for others; technical assistance in the establishment of the Kenyan Judicial Training Institute and ongoing training technical assistance to the Kenya Investment Authority.
Most recently, IDLO provided assistance to the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review in the design and drafting of the draft Constitution. Subsequently, and in partnership with a range of civil society organizations, IDLO undertook civic education initiatives to prepare for the Constitutional referendum.
Full-time Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Specialist Job Vacancy at Save the Children in Kenya
Full-time Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Specialist Job Vacancy at Save the Children in Kenya
Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Specialist
Save the Children
Save the Children is worldest independant children’s charity fighting for children’s rights
Closing date: 04 Dec 2010
Location: Somalia – Nairobi
JOB PURPOSE
The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Specialist will guide project and thematic programme teams to achieve effective monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment, review, and reporting child focused outcomes of their work. S/he will guide, advice, and support building of the capacities of field teams in these areas in order to achieve outcome/impact focused projects and programmes in line with SC and donor policies and practices. S/he will establish and maintain a central and systematic information management system whereby relevant project information, data and lessons of programs are accessible for use as required.
Key Accountabilities
* Establish and develop a useful central and systematic information management system that will be used to plan, monitor, evaluate, maintain and disseminate the results, outcomes and impact of SC’s work in Somalia
* Ensure that the appropriate and relevant system and tools are available and utilised for monitoring and evaluation as well as documenting, storing and sharing of achievements and lessons for meeting SC’s and donors’ information needs, designing and/or re-designing projects and inform SC’s evidence based advocacy efforts.
Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Specialist
Save the Children
Save the Children is worldest independant children’s charity fighting for children’s rights
Closing date: 04 Dec 2010
Location: Somalia – Nairobi
JOB PURPOSE
The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Specialist will guide project and thematic programme teams to achieve effective monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment, review, and reporting child focused outcomes of their work. S/he will guide, advice, and support building of the capacities of field teams in these areas in order to achieve outcome/impact focused projects and programmes in line with SC and donor policies and practices. S/he will establish and maintain a central and systematic information management system whereby relevant project information, data and lessons of programs are accessible for use as required.
Key Accountabilities
* Establish and develop a useful central and systematic information management system that will be used to plan, monitor, evaluate, maintain and disseminate the results, outcomes and impact of SC’s work in Somalia
* Ensure that the appropriate and relevant system and tools are available and utilised for monitoring and evaluation as well as documenting, storing and sharing of achievements and lessons for meeting SC’s and donors’ information needs, designing and/or re-designing projects and inform SC’s evidence based advocacy efforts.
Uchumi Supermarkets Human Resources Manager Job in Kenya
Uchumi Supermarkets Human Resources Manager Job in Kenya
Job Ref. MN 4611
Our client, Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd, a leading FMCG retail chain with a well established brand in the East African region is looking for a dynamic hands-on professional and passionate Human Resources Manager to join the dynamic management team.
Job Profile
· Lead in the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies for the Company.
· Plan, co-ordinate and review the implementation of the training, welfare and compensation policies.
· Advise Management on succession planning and optimal utilization of the Human Resources.
· Co-ordinate industrial relations and administration.
· Facilitate the recruitment and development of optimum human resource for the Company.
· Develop and implement Performance Management Strategies.
Person Profile
· Degree in HR Discipline OR social science with a post graduate Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management. An MBA will be an added advantage.
· Membership of a relevant professional body.
Job Ref. MN 4611
Our client, Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd, a leading FMCG retail chain with a well established brand in the East African region is looking for a dynamic hands-on professional and passionate Human Resources Manager to join the dynamic management team.
Job Profile
· Lead in the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies for the Company.
· Plan, co-ordinate and review the implementation of the training, welfare and compensation policies.
· Advise Management on succession planning and optimal utilization of the Human Resources.
· Co-ordinate industrial relations and administration.
· Facilitate the recruitment and development of optimum human resource for the Company.
· Develop and implement Performance Management Strategies.
Person Profile
· Degree in HR Discipline OR social science with a post graduate Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management. An MBA will be an added advantage.
· Membership of a relevant professional body.
Head of Corporate Services Job Vacancy in Kampala
Head of Corporate Services Job Vacancy in Kampala
Our client The British High Commission Kampala (BHC) and The Department for Inter-national Development Uganda (DFID) is seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and adaptable individual to join their team. The BHC and DFID are both Departments of the UK government with operations in Uganda.
The Head of Corporate Services will provide leadership and management of the BHC/DFID Joint Management Unit (JMU) and will be responsible for the effective implementation of the BHC and DFIDs human resources strategies, estates, finance, procurement and transport policies and will have oversight for the safety and security of staff.
The JMU is a new venture which aims to bring together the corporate service functions of the BHC and DFID. The objective of the Unit will be to support the delivery of the BHC Country Plan and the DFID Uganda development programme by providing effective and responsive support services in line with best practice and value for money.
In the first 12 months a key function of the Head of Corporate Services will be to build a united team and create a culture which emulates the best of both organisations.
Key Responsibilities
* To integrate and motivate a team of approximately 40 administrative and support staff to ensure high quality services.
* To lead on human resources strategies and ensure that both organisations have the resources needed to meet business objectives.
* To lead on the provision of estate services including security and health and safety of office and residential properties.
* To have overall responsibility for the joint administrative budgets in the region of GBP 4.5 million including forecasting and development of realistic and responsible resource allocation bids.
* To Ensure effective financial control systems and procedures.
* To oversee the IT and Information systems, including effective implementation and compliance with security information policies.
* To oversee the contracting and procurement operations, ensuring corporate compliance and demonstrating value for money.
Our client The British High Commission Kampala (BHC) and The Department for Inter-national Development Uganda (DFID) is seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and adaptable individual to join their team. The BHC and DFID are both Departments of the UK government with operations in Uganda.
The Head of Corporate Services will provide leadership and management of the BHC/DFID Joint Management Unit (JMU) and will be responsible for the effective implementation of the BHC and DFIDs human resources strategies, estates, finance, procurement and transport policies and will have oversight for the safety and security of staff.
The JMU is a new venture which aims to bring together the corporate service functions of the BHC and DFID. The objective of the Unit will be to support the delivery of the BHC Country Plan and the DFID Uganda development programme by providing effective and responsive support services in line with best practice and value for money.
In the first 12 months a key function of the Head of Corporate Services will be to build a united team and create a culture which emulates the best of both organisations.
Key Responsibilities
* To integrate and motivate a team of approximately 40 administrative and support staff to ensure high quality services.
* To lead on human resources strategies and ensure that both organisations have the resources needed to meet business objectives.
* To lead on the provision of estate services including security and health and safety of office and residential properties.
* To have overall responsibility for the joint administrative budgets in the region of GBP 4.5 million including forecasting and development of realistic and responsible resource allocation bids.
* To Ensure effective financial control systems and procedures.
* To oversee the IT and Information systems, including effective implementation and compliance with security information policies.
* To oversee the contracting and procurement operations, ensuring corporate compliance and demonstrating value for money.
Financial Institution Job Vacancy in Kenya
Financial Institution Job Vacancy in Kenya
Are you currently working in a Bank or Sacco either as a Teller or in the Operations Department?
A leading Financial Institution in Kenya is looking to recruit you.
Successful candidates will be responsible for fostering growth of new and existing client base within the institution.
Suitable candidates must fulfill the following qualifications;
* A University Degree from a recognized institution
* Below the age of 30 years.
* Minimum 2 years work experience.
* Exemplary customer service ethics and quality management.
* Be passion driven in financial advisory and prospecting
* Be a team player and assertive.
Are you currently working in a Bank or Sacco either as a Teller or in the Operations Department?
A leading Financial Institution in Kenya is looking to recruit you.
Successful candidates will be responsible for fostering growth of new and existing client base within the institution.
Suitable candidates must fulfill the following qualifications;
* A University Degree from a recognized institution
* Below the age of 30 years.
* Minimum 2 years work experience.
* Exemplary customer service ethics and quality management.
* Be passion driven in financial advisory and prospecting
* Be a team player and assertive.
Distribution Assistants: Nation Media Group Job Vacancy in Kenya
Distribution Assistants: Nation Media Group Job Vacancy in Kenya
Job Ref: HR-DA-11-10
Nation Media Group, the leading media house in East and Central Africa is seeking to recruit experienced and self motivated individuals to the positions of Distribution Assistants. The successful candidates will enable distribution of NMG’s print products within the designated distribution network.
Key responsibilities:
· Distributing newspapers and returns collections to and from various markets;
· Linking the distribution chain with vendors/agents, distributors and Area business partners;
· Collecting newspapers orders from vendors/agents and communicating the same to Area business partners;
· Identifying unexploited markets and reporting the same to Area Business Partner;
· Surveying, evaluating and recommending cost effective and efficient delivery routes;
· Meeting strict market arrival and return time targets;
Job Ref: HR-DA-11-10
Nation Media Group, the leading media house in East and Central Africa is seeking to recruit experienced and self motivated individuals to the positions of Distribution Assistants. The successful candidates will enable distribution of NMG’s print products within the designated distribution network.
Key responsibilities:
· Distributing newspapers and returns collections to and from various markets;
· Linking the distribution chain with vendors/agents, distributors and Area business partners;
· Collecting newspapers orders from vendors/agents and communicating the same to Area business partners;
· Identifying unexploited markets and reporting the same to Area Business Partner;
· Surveying, evaluating and recommending cost effective and efficient delivery routes;
· Meeting strict market arrival and return time targets;
Medical Interns Job Vacancy in Kenya - Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa
Medical Interns Job Vacancy in Kenya - Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa
Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is part of Aga Khan Development Network.
The institution, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following position:
Medical Interns -2011
Applications are invited from medical graduates who have successfully completed their MBChB (or equivalent) undergraduate degree and have been recommended to do their rotational internship.
Successful candidates are expected to commence their internship from March 2011 for a period of one year
Interested Candidates should submit the following documents as part of their application:
* Curriculum Vitae;
* Personal statement that includes future interests in Medicine
Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa is an institution of Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya which is part of Aga Khan Development Network.
The institution, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the following position:
Medical Interns -2011
Applications are invited from medical graduates who have successfully completed their MBChB (or equivalent) undergraduate degree and have been recommended to do their rotational internship.
Successful candidates are expected to commence their internship from March 2011 for a period of one year
Interested Candidates should submit the following documents as part of their application:
* Curriculum Vitae;
* Personal statement that includes future interests in Medicine
Field Sales Executives Job Vacancy in Nairobi
Field Sales Executives Job Vacancy in Nairobi
A company in the Telecommunication Industry is seeking to urgently fill positions of Field Sales Executives.
Terms of employment will be on a retainer plus commission paid as a percentage of total sales achieved.
The following are the minimum requirements:-
* Attainment of O-level Certificate of education with minimum pass of C- (C minus).
A company in the Telecommunication Industry is seeking to urgently fill positions of Field Sales Executives.
Terms of employment will be on a retainer plus commission paid as a percentage of total sales achieved.
The following are the minimum requirements:-
* Attainment of O-level Certificate of education with minimum pass of C- (C minus).
Financial Institution Job Vacancy in Kenya
Financial Institution Job Vacancy in Kenya
Are you currently working in a Bank or Sacco either as a Teller or in the Operations Department?
A leading Financial Institution in Kenya is looking to recruit you.
Successful candidates will be responsible for fostering growth of new and existing client base within the institution.
Suitable candidates must fulfill the following qualifications;
* A University Degree from a recognized institution
* Below the age of 30 years.
* Minimum 2 years work experience.
* Exemplary customer service ethics and quality management.
Are you currently working in a Bank or Sacco either as a Teller or in the Operations Department?
A leading Financial Institution in Kenya is looking to recruit you.
Successful candidates will be responsible for fostering growth of new and existing client base within the institution.
Suitable candidates must fulfill the following qualifications;
* A University Degree from a recognized institution
* Below the age of 30 years.
* Minimum 2 years work experience.
* Exemplary customer service ethics and quality management.
Head of Corporate Services Job Vacancy in Kampala
Head of Corporate Services Job Vacancy in Kampala
Our client The British High Commission Kampala (BHC) and The Department for Inter-national Development Uganda (DFID) is seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and adaptable individual to join their team. The BHC and DFID are both Departments of the UK government with operations in Uganda.
The Head of Corporate Services will provide leadership and management of the BHC/DFID Joint Management Unit (JMU) and will be responsible for the effective implementation of the BHC and DFIDs human resources strategies, estates, finance, procurement and transport policies and will have oversight for the safety and security of staff.
The JMU is a new venture which aims to bring together the corporate service functions of the BHC and DFID. The objective of the Unit will be to support the delivery of the BHC Country Plan and the DFID Uganda development programme by providing effective and responsive support services in line with best practice and value for money.
In the first 12 months a key function of the Head of Corporate Services will be to build a united team and create a culture which emulates the best of both organisations.
Key Responsibilities
* To integrate and motivate a team of approximately 40 administrative and support staff to ensure high quality services.
* To lead on human resources strategies and ensure that both organizations have the resources needed to meet business objectives.
* To lead on the provision of estate services including security and health and safety of office and residential properties.
Our client The British High Commission Kampala (BHC) and The Department for Inter-national Development Uganda (DFID) is seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and adaptable individual to join their team. The BHC and DFID are both Departments of the UK government with operations in Uganda.
The Head of Corporate Services will provide leadership and management of the BHC/DFID Joint Management Unit (JMU) and will be responsible for the effective implementation of the BHC and DFIDs human resources strategies, estates, finance, procurement and transport policies and will have oversight for the safety and security of staff.
The JMU is a new venture which aims to bring together the corporate service functions of the BHC and DFID. The objective of the Unit will be to support the delivery of the BHC Country Plan and the DFID Uganda development programme by providing effective and responsive support services in line with best practice and value for money.
In the first 12 months a key function of the Head of Corporate Services will be to build a united team and create a culture which emulates the best of both organisations.
Key Responsibilities
* To integrate and motivate a team of approximately 40 administrative and support staff to ensure high quality services.
* To lead on human resources strategies and ensure that both organizations have the resources needed to meet business objectives.
* To lead on the provision of estate services including security and health and safety of office and residential properties.
Program Quality Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya
Program Quality Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya
Our client, an international NGO, works exclusively in the rural areas, helping young people escape poverty by ensuring that the youth receive a quality education which is complimented by a strategy that seeks to increase incomes of the poor by breaking the poverty cycle, and increasing incomes through promoting savings.
Reporting to the Country Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality of the country programme by:
* Providing technical assistance, direction, support and oversight to achieve total quality;
* Playing a key role in the overall leadership and direction of the organization as a member of the senior management team;
* Coordinating the design and review of the organization's strategy and annual plans to ensure maximum impact of program activities;
* Facilitating the development and timely submission of quality project proposals to donors;
* Supporting the country team in identifying new project initiatives and writing concept papers and proposals in line with the program strategy
* Defining the Monitoring & Evaluation standards as well as key performance indicators for all programmes
* Encouraging a culture of reflection, impact measurement, and impact-evidence generation in programmes
* Vetting all programmes for quality and relevance to national policy frameworks; as well as compliance with donor requirements
* Identifying staff and programme skills gaps and recommending appropriate ways of addressing these;
* Facilitating research into what other NGOs are doing locally; determining best practice and incorporating it into the program.
Qualifications, skills & other requirements
* At least a relevant master's degree from a recognized University;
Our client, an international NGO, works exclusively in the rural areas, helping young people escape poverty by ensuring that the youth receive a quality education which is complimented by a strategy that seeks to increase incomes of the poor by breaking the poverty cycle, and increasing incomes through promoting savings.
Reporting to the Country Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality of the country programme by:
* Providing technical assistance, direction, support and oversight to achieve total quality;
* Playing a key role in the overall leadership and direction of the organization as a member of the senior management team;
* Coordinating the design and review of the organization's strategy and annual plans to ensure maximum impact of program activities;
* Facilitating the development and timely submission of quality project proposals to donors;
* Supporting the country team in identifying new project initiatives and writing concept papers and proposals in line with the program strategy
* Defining the Monitoring & Evaluation standards as well as key performance indicators for all programmes
* Encouraging a culture of reflection, impact measurement, and impact-evidence generation in programmes
* Vetting all programmes for quality and relevance to national policy frameworks; as well as compliance with donor requirements
* Identifying staff and programme skills gaps and recommending appropriate ways of addressing these;
* Facilitating research into what other NGOs are doing locally; determining best practice and incorporating it into the program.
Qualifications, skills & other requirements
* At least a relevant master's degree from a recognized University;
Field Program Manager at International Development Law Organization in Nairobi
Field Program Manager at International Development Law Organization in Nairobi
Field Program Manager
International Development Law Organization
IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes legal, regulatory, and institutional reform to advance economic and social development in transitional and developing countries.
Closing date: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) has been providing training and technical assistance to the Kenyan legal and judicial sector for over 20 years, including: training for over 230 Kenyan legal professionals and government officials; technical assistance in forming a Kenyan NGO whose mandate is to continue providing legal training for others; technical assistance in the establishment of the Kenyan Judicial Training Institute and ongoing training technical assistance to the Kenya Investment Authority.
Most recently, IDLO provided assistance to the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review in the design and drafting of the draft Constitution. Subsequently, and in partnership with a range of civil society organizations, IDLO undertook civic education initiatives to prepare for the Constitutional referendum.
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