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April 26, 2011

RTI International Recruiting Technical Program Manager (TPM)

RTI International Recruiting Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Job ID: 50716
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category: NGO
Employment Type: Salary

Job Description

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.

Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

Oxfam Kenya Recruiting Caterer / Cateress

Oxfam Recruiting Caterer / Cateress

Description:

Job ID: 50720
Location: Dadaab, , Kenya
Job Category: NGO
Employment Type: Salary:

Job Description

Based in Dadaab, Kenya Programme

Fixed term Contract upto June 2011

Who we are

Oxfam GB in partnership with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has set up water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services programme for the refugees in Dadaab Refugee camp.

Consultancy Services Jobs on Integrated Rehabilitation of Degraded Sites on Lake Naivasha Water Catchment at UNDP Kenya

Consultancy Services Jobs on Integrated Rehabilitation of Degraded Sites on Lake Naivasha Water Catchment at UNDP Kenya

When did UNDP begin operations in Kenya?

UNDP is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help build a better life. In November 1964, an agreement was signed between the Government of Kenya and the UN System. UNDP was at the time known as the Technical Assistance Board (TAB). The Resident Representative of TAB Mr. B Chidzero signed on behalf of other agencies for the commencement of operations in Kenya.

Description:

Job ID: 50723
Location: Naivasha, , Kenya
Job Category: NGO

ICAP Senior NGO Job Vacancies in Kenya

ICAP Senior NGO Job Vacancies in Kenya
ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the following positions:

ADHERENCE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT ADVISOR

Location: Nairobi

Overall Job Function:
As a member of the ICAP Senior Technical Team, the Adherence and Psychosocial Advisor provides technical support to ICAP programs in Kenya, in the planning and implementation of adherence and psychosocial support activities required for HIV care and treatment services and strengthening linkages with the communities within ICAP-supported facilities in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. The appointee will work closely with the in-country Director of Programs and the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor.

Project Accountant Job Vacancies

Project Accountant Job Vacancies

Location: Dadaab

Duration: 7 months (2 months’ trial period)

Reports to: Project Manager

Summary: Cesvi, established in 1985, is a secular, independent association, working for global solidarity. In the values which guide Cesvi, the moral principle of human solidarity and the ideal of social justice are transformed into humanitarian aid and development, reinforcing an affirmation of universal human rights.

In the acronym Cesvi, the words “Cooperazione e Sviluppo” (Cooperation and Development) underline the fact that Cesvi bases its philosophy on the idea of giving the recipients of aid a leading role, working together for their own natural benefit.

It is for this reason that Cesvi is strongly committed to making sure that international aid does not become mere charity, and nor is it influenced by the donors’ self-interest.

CESVI is now seeking an Accountant to be based in its Dadaab Office with possible missions to Nairobi.

Job Description

The Accountant, to be based in Dadaab and working within the framework of a Cesvi-managed project there, will have be responsible for the following as his/her primary duties:

Carrying out accounting and administration duties and assignments.
Being in charge of keeping cashbooks and drafting financial reports.

Marsabit Impact Evaluation Job Vacancy at Solidarités International

Marsabit Impact Evaluation Job Vacancy at Solidarités International

Job ID: 50502
Location: Marsabit, Kenya

Job Description

Terms of Reference

Evaluation of the impact of specific activities on increasing resilience to drought for communities in Northern Marsabit

Country: Kenya

Location: North Horr (Marsabit)

Title of evaluation: Assessing impact of specific activities on increasing resilience to drought for communities in Northern Marsabit

Starting date: 15th May 2011

Duration of the field mission: Subject to proposed methodology (estimated at about 8 working day for desk review and developing the methodologies, approximately 14 working days field work and 5-8 working days on analysis and report writing)

Under responsibility of: Deputy Country Director for Kenya

Funding Sources for the evaluation: DFID

Presentation of Solidarités

Solidarités International (SI) is an international humanitarian organization which provides assistance to populations affected by natural disaster or man-made crisis.

For over 30 years, SI has concentrated its actions on meeting three vital needs: Water, Food and Shelter. In the Horn of Africa, SI is currently implementing Food Security, Water and Sanitation projects in Somalia and Kenya.

SI has 2 areas of intervention in Kenya (Northern Marsabit and Nairobi informal settlements) and 3 areas of intervention in Somalia (Gedo, Lover Juba and Adaado). This consultancy focuses exclusively on North Horr program.

Purposes of the evaluation

SI has implemented three drought response and drought resilience interventions in Northern Marsabit since 2007, with the third one currently being implemented. SI intends to document and assess the impact of the implemented activities and approaches in terms of increasing households and community resilience to drought, quantifying this impact as much as possible.

Water Development Officer NGO Jobs Kenya.

Water Development Officer NGO Jobs Kenya.

VSF Suisse is an International NGO supporting humanitarian and development interventions in the region mainly in Southern Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia. VSF Suisse focus is on the alleviation of hunger, poverty, diseases and suffering of people in whose cultures and livelihoods livestock play a major role.

Finance Assistant NGO Job Vacancy in Kenya

Finance Assistant NGO Job Vacancy in Kenya

Vacancy No: VA/FPA/SOM/02/2011
Post Title: Finance Assistant
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration: 1 Year, Renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds

Level: GS5
Duty Station: Nairobi

Organizational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Organizational Context:
UNFPA, 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.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Job Vacancies in Kenya

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Job Vacancies in Kenya

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 17 countries to implement prevention, care, and treatment services; to further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

The Foundation is now seeking to recruit the following positions in Kenya;

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Job Ref: EGPAF/HRM/NBO/2011

Location: Nairobi

Reports To: Associate Director of Operations

Overall Job Function:

The Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for all aspects of the human resource function within the country program.

The position is responsible primarily for recruiting, retention, performance, employee relations, compensation, compliance, individual professional development and succession planning.

Health Coordinator Job Vacancy (Turkana), Kenya

Health Coordinator Job Vacancy (Turkana), Kenya

Health Coordinator (Turkana)
Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin)
Closing date: 06 Jan 2011
Location: Kenya

Job Description
Position: Health Coordinator Turkana
Location: Turkana, Kenya (Lodwar Town, Turkana District) with frequent travel to programme sites and Nairobi
Programmes: Integrated Primary Health Care (including Safe Motherhood), Nutrition, Sanitation, Hygiene Promotion and EP & R programmes in Turkana district
Responsible To: Turkana Project Coordinator
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Salary: £25,350 to £26,100 per annum (dependant on relevant experience) inclusive of annual Cost of Living Allowance.
Benefits:Insurance cover, accommodation, R&R and annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin
Closing date for applications will be the 6th January 2011

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
Please note: this is an unaccompanied position.

Merlin International Profile
Merlin specialises in health, saving lives in times of crisis and helping to rebuild shattered health services. Each year, Merlin helps more than 15 million people in up to 20 countries.

National Programme Officer for HIV Laboratory Services (Position no. 326275), Nairobi,Kenya

National Programme Officer for HIV Laboratory Services (Position no. 326275), Nairobi,Kenya

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/10/FT608

Title: National Programme Officer for HIV Laboratory Services (Position no. 326275)

Grade: NO-A

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment

Duration of contract: Two years - Post of limited duration

Application Deadline: 27 January 2011

Duty Station: Nairobi Kenya

Organization unit: EMCO Countries (EM_ACO), EM_SOM WHO Representative's Office, Somalia (EM_SOM)
AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (ASD), Division of Communicable Diseases (DCD)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
· To improve availability and access to quality comprehensive care and support services for HIV patients.

ICAP Kenya Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Job

International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) – Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician.

Location: Nairobi

Overall Job Function: To provide high-level technical support of monitoring and
evaluation (ME) activities required for HIV prevention, care and treatment program in coordination with the Ministries of Health.

Key Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician will report to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, and is responsible for ME activities, in particular:

* Provide technical support in the analysis and presentation of program ME data
* Provide mentorship of program staff in the analysis, interpretation and use of program ME data
* Provide technical support in writing of abstracts and manuscripts using program ME data
* Assist in the strategic use of program data for program improvement
* Provide technical input for program evaluation
* Provide assistance in planning, design and implementation of ME activities

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Strategic Information Officer Job Vacancy - EGPAF Pamoja Project

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to recruit the following position for the EGPAF PAMOJA PROJECT

The Project will address seven critical areas of technical intervention: PMTCT, PITC, adult and pediatric HIV basic care and support, adult and pediatric treatment, TB/HIV, with Prevention with Positives (PwP) as a cross-cutting element to expand availability of care and treatment services through integrated service delivery, particularly within PMTCT sites, expand availability of provider initiated HIV testing and counseling, and ensure high quality PMTCT service delivery in five district of Nyanza Province.

Interventions will be implemented in collaboration with CDC/Kenya and in partnership with the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) provincial, district, and facility level Ministry of Health staff.

The project office will be based in Kisumu and seeks to fill the following position:

Ref: PMJ/SIO/2010
Strategic Information Officer
1 Post

Summary
Under the supervision of the Deputy Project Director, the Strategic Information Officer will work to ensure furtherance of the Pamoja Project agenda of improving quality of integrated HIV services through continuous quality improvement, data quality assessments, technical assistance and capacity building to Pamoja Project technical staff, health care workers, and data management staff based at the district and facility level in support of strategic information activities.

S/he will provide oversight to the Data management officers and all other SI, M&E and data management components within the Pamoja Project and at the facility level.

Primary Responsibilities
    * Coordinate all Pamoja Project SI and M&E activities
    * Ensure regular, accurate, timely and quality monitoring reports from health facilities on all required indicators
    * Work closely with the Pamoja Project management team to manage all strategic information activities
    * Work very closely with the District and Facility Health Records Information Officers, DASCOs, DHMT to ensure timely collection, collation, analysis and transmission of information
    * Provide feedback to health facilities and DHMT to ensure quality data management
    * Working closely with the Quality Improvement Program Officer, conduct regular data quality assessments and incorporate these into routine program monitoring to ensure continuous quality improvement
    * Conduct periodic site visits in liaison with the project management team to provide feedback, monitor progress, address challenges, and build capacity of point of care staff to use information for planning and decision making
    * Facilitate development of Pamoja Project, district and facility work-plans and help track progress towards set goals, targets and other deliverables
    * Work closely with the Pamoja Project management team to plan, organize and execute district experience sharing and feedback meetings and arrange for additional training to fill identified gaps
    * Represent the Pamoja Project at stakeholder and Technical working Group meetings and participate as appropriate
    * Supervise the data management officers to ensure that information generated is entered into an appropriate data base, is cleaned and analyzed and packed in a format that is easily understood to improve service delivery
    * Facilitate the data management officers to enter all project data and upload into GLASER in a timely manner
    * Liaise with Tunaweza Project Strategic Information Officer and EGPAF HQ M&E contacts to respond to all queries concerning project data

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
    * BSc Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University
    * MPH or MSc will be an added advantage
    * Minimum of 5 years experience in providing technical and managerial support in strategic information and M&E activities
    * Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analyzing reports
    * Working knowledge of USG funded programs and reporting requirements
    * Documented evidence of HIV/AIDS strategic information or M&E training as part on continuing professional development
    * Excellent facilitation skills and knowledge of adult learning techniques
    * Familiar with and experience in NASCOP/MOH reporting requirements and data collection tools
    * Must understand PEPFAR reporting requirements and is familiar with indicator reporting requirements
    * Dedicated team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, report writing and analytical skills
    * Details oriented

Application and Contact Details:
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 15th October, 2010.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The PAMOJA Project is funded by CDC.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.

ICT Officer Job Vacancy - EGPAF Pamoja Project

Office Assistant Job Vacancy - EGPAF Pamoja Project

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy - EGPAF Pamoja Project

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to recruit the following position for the EGPAF PAMOJA PROJECT

The Project will address seven critical areas of technical intervention: PMTCT, PITC, adult and pediatric HIV basic care and support, adult and pediatric treatment, TB/HIV, with Prevention with Positives (PwP) as a cross-cutting element to expand availability of care and treatment services through integrated service delivery, particularly within PMTCT sites, expand availability of provider initiated HIV testing and counseling, and ensure high quality PMTCT service delivery in five district of Nyanza Province.

Interventions will be implemented in collaboration with CDC/Kenya and in partnership with the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) provincial, district, and facility level Ministry of Health staff.

The project office will be based in Kisumu and seeks to fill the following position:

Ref: PMJ/AA/2010
Administrative Assistant
1 Post

Summary
Reporting to the Senior Finance and Administration Officer, the incumbent will provide administrative support to the project office.

Primary Responsibilities
    * Ensure good relationship between the Foundation and the public in person, over the phone, and through e-mails when interacting with or visiting the Office.
    * Maintain reception information/literature.
    * Keep the reception area tidy and welcoming during office hours.
    * Ensure office access procedures are followed at all times
    * Acknowledge, handle and distribute both incoming and outgoing mail and parcels accordingly.
    * Maintain and control office supply, stationery, and kitchen supplies for the office.
    * Oversee and facilitate hotel, transport logistics, visa requirements, and other travel needs for both local and international staff and visitors.
    * Manage key vendor relationships with local hotels, Travel Agency, and other third party providers
    * Contract maintenance of all office equipment in conjunction with ICT: Ensure that all office equipment and work space properly maintained and serviced. Follow up with vendors for after sale service and maintenance
    * Oversee proper running of utilities for the building such as electricity water and proper function of telephone lines.
    * Assess Admin policies and procedures on an on-going basis to identify and propose new policies or changes as needed, in addition to monitoring the implementation of existing Admin policies to ensure they are being properly adhered to.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
    * Secondary education, college education is preferable
    * Able to write and speak fluently in English
    * Computer literate and knowledge to operate office equipment (photocopier, fax, telephone and scan machine)
    * Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer care skills

    * Self motivated
    * Female applicant are highly encouraged
    * Experience at least 3 years working with reputable organizations as an office Assistant
    * Any college certificate or diploma from reputable institution will be an added advantage.

Application and Contact Details:
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 15th October, 2010.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The PAMOJA Project is funded by CDC.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer
.
Please visit our web site
www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Procurement and Logistics Officer Job Vacancy - EGPAF Pamoja Project

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to recruit the following position for the EGPAF PAMOJA PROJECT

The Project will address seven critical areas of technical intervention: PMTCT, PITC, adult and pediatric HIV basic care and support, adult and pediatric treatment, TB/HIV, with Prevention with Positives (PwP) as a cross-cutting element to expand availability of care and treatment services through integrated service delivery, particularly within PMTCT sites, expand availability of provider initiated HIV testing and counseling, and ensure high quality PMTCT service delivery in five district of Nyanza Province.

Interventions will be implemented in collaboration with CDC/Kenya and in partnership with the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) provincial, district, and facility level Ministry of Health staff.

The project office will be based in Kisumu and seeks to fill the following position:

Ref: PMJ/PLO/2010
Procurement and Logistics Officer

1 Post

Summary
Reporting to the Senior Finance Administration Officer, the incumbent will give overall support on all programme procurement and logistics matters.

Primary Responsibilities
    * Ensuring that all procurement and logistic activities for the program are done in compliance with EGPAF rules, donor and government regulations.
    * Develop, maintain and continually update the Pre-approved vendors register.
    * Participate in the development and constant improvement and standardization of procurement and logistics systems within EGPAF.
    * Plan, implement and/or supervise key services in the general administration and procurement process including areas of asset management, fleet management, property maintenance, general supply chain and functioning.
    * Advice Programme Manager on all issues related to procurement and logistics, and ensure transparency and accountability in all activities
    * Coordinate all transport request and hotel bookings for the program.
    * Initiate VAT exemptions process and tracking for the programme.
    * Any other reasonable duty as requested by line management
    * Provide inputs to budgets and project proposals for procurement and logistics activities.
    * Develop a system of tracking procurement and logistics requests and generate status reports
    * Vehicle maintenance: Ensure that all project vehicles are properly maintained and log books are daily recorded.
    * Provide log book and fuel records to Procurement and Logistics Department on a monthly basis.
    * Maintain/update Drivers’ travel Advance and Expense Register
    * Maintain/update Personnel Activity Report (PAR) for Drivers and Day Guard
    * Maintain/Update fuel monitoring Register for the project vehicles.
    * Coordinate activities of Drivers and use of project vehicles in accordance with the needs of the office and its staff.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
    * CIPS HND in store, logistics management or equivalent.
    * At least one year’s experience in logistics and procurement in a busy organization
    * Knowledge of principles of stock management, logistical issues specific to the humanitarian context, general principles of procurement and supply chain, basic knowledge of customs clearance and transport with at least some experience and knowledge of managerial responsibilities
    * Computing/ office technology knowledge, eg use of MS Office, Quick Books and other related software
    * The ability to interact with all parties while maintaining and emphasizing a position of principled political neutrality and operational independence
    * Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Business related field

Application and Contact Details:
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 15th October, 2010.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The PAMOJA Project is funded by CDC.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.

Finance Officers Job Vacancies - EGPAF Pamoja Project

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) seeks to recruit the following positions for the EGPAF PAMOJA PROJECT

The Project will address seven critical areas of technical intervention: PMTCT, PITC, adult and pediatric HIV basic care and support, adult and pediatric treatment, TB/HIV, with Prevention with Positives (PwP) as a cross-cutting element to expand availability of care and treatment services through integrated service delivery, particularly within PMTCT sites, expand availability of provider initiated HIV testing and counseling, and ensure high quality PMTCT service delivery in five district of Nyanza Province.

Interventions will be implemented in collaboration with CDC/Kenya and in partnership with the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) provincial, district, and facility level Ministry of Health staff.

The project office will be based in Kisumu and seeks to fill the following positions:

Ref: PMJ/FO/2010
Finance Officers
2 Posts

Summary
Reporting the Senior Finance and Administration Officer, the incumbent will administer the finance tasks of EGPAF Kisumu Sub Office by providing accounting support and in addition, implement financial procedures to ensure cost effective and timely handling of financial accounting issues.

Primary Responsibilities
    * To provide assistance in maintenance of all field office financial records.
    * Maintain up-to-date, accurate and complete records in required formats for all financial transactions.
    * Submit monthly financial documentation to HQ and maintain local file
      copies in a timely fashion.
    * Process payment vouchers and cheques on a day-to-day basis.
    * Maintain petty cash on an imprest basis and expense posting of the petty cash.
    * Maintain up to date records of cash receipts and ensure prompt banking of cash returned by staff.
    * Audit and follow up all travel and workshop expense reports for authorization, accuracy, allowable expenses and charge codes, and accounting for advances as per EGPAF Kenya financial policies
    * Respond on a timely basis to all inquiries from suppliers, staff and HQ finance team.
        * Ensure that all utilities are paid in full and on time.
    * Reconcile all supplies statements to EGPAF’s records and update the Finance & Admin officer on any discrepancies.
    * Identify opportunities to streamline office processes, make recommendations to the Finance team and implement changes.
    * Perform Bank Reconciliation for sub-office
    * Ensure that all licenses and any other regulatory requirements are up to date
    * Inventory control for sub-office Furniture and Equipment

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
    * Minimum business related undergraduate degree and at least CPA II.
    * Minimum three years working experience in a busy finance office.
    * Proficiency in Ms Office applications. Excel and QuickBooks is an added advantage
    * Experience in working with USG funded programs will be an added advantage.
    * High numeracy and sound technical skills.
    * Problem-solving skills, initiative and strong attention to detail.
    * Analytical approach to work.
    * Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    * Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize

Application and Contact Details:
Interested qualified candidates are requested to submit a letter, a resume and names of three references to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org by 15th October, 2010.

To ensure timely review of your credentials, please insert the job reference number in the subject line of the email.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EGPAF is mainly funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The PAMOJA Project is funded by CDC.

EGPAF is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our web site www.pedaids.org for more details on the Foundation.

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant Job

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Striving to eliminate hunger
Closing date: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

M&E system for the livelihood based projects:
The M&E specialist is responsible for guiding the development of the overall M&E strategy for the LIVELIHOOD-BASED PROJECTS thus ensuring timely and relevant information to project managers, project stakeholders and donors. This requires close coordination and communication with: project director, implementing organizations and the M&E Unit.

Critical tasks for the M&E specialist will be the set up of the M&E system and ensuring that proper procedures, human resources and budgets are allocated accordingly. The M&E system will be based on the projects log frames, for which the M&E plan will be developed and will build as much as possible upon existing M&E mechanisms and systems among partners involved in the LIVELIHOOD-BASED PROJECTS implementation.

•Develop the overall framework for project M&E in accordance to the project documents together with the M&E plan.
•Conduct readiness assessment regarding M&E. What are the incentives at the system level, which are the beneficiaries, what is the existing capacity?
•Guide and coordinate the review of the project logframe including:
•Provide technical advice for the revision of performance indicators
•Ensure realistic intermediate and end-of-project targets are defined
•Identify sources of data, collection methods, who collects data, how often, cost of collection and who analyzes it.
•Ensure all critical risks are identified
•Identify the core information needs to be provided to the M&E Unit, PAC (Project Advisory Committees) and PSC (Project Steering Committee) in the different projects, funding agencies implementing agencies and authorities.
•Clarify M&E responsibilities of different project personnel and review the respective TOR.
•Outline the management information system, define reporting requirements from project managers responsible for implementing activities/components and define formats for standard reports (e.g., quarterly and annual reports).
•Contribute to the development of the Annual Work Plan, ensuring alignment with project strategy, agreement on annual targets and inclusion of M&E activities in the work plan on line with FAO rules and regulations and after discussions with LIVELIHOOD-BASED PROJECTS Project managers.
•Prepare calendar of M&E activities
•Define how often and how the M&E system will be revised and improved, as well as whose responsibility this is.
•Ensure that the M&E system is based on a learning orientation and is focused around the needs of the decision-makers to manage for impact. Reach agreement on when reflections and information analysis will take place and with whom.
•Identify other M&E staff that the projects needs to contract.
•Recommend suitable professional M&E training for all staff in the M&E unit
•Development of Project Impact Assessment (PIA) methodology in line with the LIVELIHOOD-BASED PROJECTS document and implementing agencies internal M&E.

Development of FAO Somalia M&E System:
In the framework of the FAO plan of action design the FAO monitoring system, in line with the PCM (log frame matrix) approach.
•Review project log frame to access how much the projects are in line with the Plan of Action.
•Define the set of procedures and agreements through which information travels within FAO to different management levels and back, in order to support decision making and reporting (clear lines of communication).
•Help to define the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors as well as lines of communication.
•Guide the process for identifying and assessing the value of key indicators for each projects/program to record and report progress against the plan of actions and strategy in terms of :
•Monitoring of Outputs (efficiency)
•Monitoring of Results (effectiveness)
•Monitoring of Reaction (utility and impact)
•Monitoring of Context
•Brief overview of current projects status in terms of:
•Intended achievements for the reporting period according to the Log Frame
•Actual achievements compared with planned results for the period
•Problems emerging during the implementation period and how they influence the project implementation
•Proposed solutions and alternatives to the problems
•Relevance of objectives and indicators: if the objectives are relevant and achievable, if the indicators are suitable to indicate achievements
•Achievement of milestones for the activities, which contribute to reaching project objectives or results
•Expenditure statement compared with planned budget

Qualifications:
At least ten years of proven experience with:
- The logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches;
- M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory);
- Planning, design and implementation of M&E systems;
- Training in M&E development and implementation and/or facilitating learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders;
- Data and information analysis
- Report writing.
She/He must also have: A solid understanding of environmental management , with a focus on participatory processes, joint management, and gender issues;
- Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organisations and building local capacities for self-management;
- Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders;
- Computer skills;
- Leadership qualities, personnel and team management (including mediation and conflict resolution);
- Language skills as required.

Desirable:
- Knowledge of Somalia ;
- Understanding of UN FAO procedures;
- Experience in data processing and with computers.

How to apply
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/07/2010 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot – see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org. The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/07/2010. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/07/2010 and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/07/2010 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333

Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

September 23, 2010

Jobs Opportunity Kenya: VSF-Belgium Project Manager Jobs Kenya

VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.
In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position Title: Project Manager – DMI & TLDP Projects
Duty Station: Lodwar, Kenya
Duration: 1 Year renewable
Availability: Immediately

Role
The Project Manager for DMI and TLDP Projects will oversee, lead and manage the Technical team working on both projects. He/She will be responsible for maintaining relationships with partners, management of the Lodwar office, monitoring, and ensuring that the strategies in place enable the projects to reach the set objectives.
The project manager will also facilitate the exit strategy of the TLDP project to TUPADO by ensuring proper handover of project activities and assets.

Context

DMI Project
The DMI project is focused on coordination of partner activities; provision of technical and strategic leadership and ensuring project development and management is in line with VSF Belgium’s strategy, donor and legal requirements. The partners involved in this project include Oxfam GB, Practical action, VSF Germany, ACTED, Arid Lands Resource Management Project and relevant District Steering Groups)

TLDP Project
The TLDP project is focused on improvement of pastoralists’ way of life through access to treatment for their livestock, increasing their involvement in decision making on issues affecting land and resources.
Additional objectives of the project include establishment of Community Based Animal Health Service, improvement of drug purchasing capacity, development of water sources and giving support to privatisation of veterinary services. The partner involved in this project is Turkana Pastoralist Development Organization (TUPADO).

Main Responsibilities
Program management and development
* Project programming, implementation and direct management in line with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations
* Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the projects as well as plan and coordinate with project partners on a monthly basis
* Co-ordinate and manage the DMI and TLDP projects in Lodwar by providing technical and strategic leadership
* Identify and develop project proposals based on the needs of beneficiaries and specific calls from donors.
* Development of team building strategies and mechanisms to ensure effective involvement of staff in management of the program.
* Coach and mentor staff working on the projects in order to ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities and are fully aware of the theory and practise of development work and the project management cycle.
* Development of relationships with Government representatives, donors and partner agencies at both local and national levels.
* Development of a joint common approach to cross border implementation between Karamoja cluster communities and the Turkana of Kenya. Network with development partners and ensure a common approach and the coordination of activities.

Financial Management
* Financial Management of the project through monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget, timely reporting and proposal amendments as per both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations.
* Ensure that projects are implemented in full compliance with both donor and VSF B guidelines and regulations.
* Authorizing all expenditures for the project and monitoring expenditure on line items as per the approved budget.
* Timely reporting and proposal amendments as per donor regulations
* Co-financing

Networking and Liaison
* Liaison and networking with relevant livestock partners and collaborators to improve the performance of the DMI and TLDP project in a dynamic environment.
* Development of a joint and common approach to cross border implementation between Turkana and the Karamoja cluster communities in Uganda.
* Network with development partners and ensure a common approach and the coordination of activities.

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