Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Expert (DRR Expert) - German Agro Action Job in Kenya

Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Expert (DRR Expert) - German Agro Action Job in Kenya

German Agro Action / Welthungerhilfe is an International NGO operating in various districts in Kenya and is currently looking for a qualified Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Expert (DRR Expert) for a fixed term field based position in pastoralist Kajiado, south-eastern Kenya.

To qualify for this position the candidate should:-

    * Have a bachelors or masters degree in social sciences, development studies or related field, ideally with additional specialization in community based disaster risk reduction, specifically drought preparedness
    * Have knowledge and proven experience in:

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IFRC Operations Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

IFRC Operations Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking Kenyan national to fill the position of an Operations Manager in the East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi

Operations Coordination

    * Manage the planning, international coordination and implementation of the Federation's support to National Societies in disaster response operations in Eastern Africa in accordance with approved plans, procedures and policies.
    * Manage the Emergency Appeal and DREF request processes at the regional level and make final recommendations as to scope and content of appeals / plans of action in line with standard operating procedures and assure emergency appeals contain quality activities for relief to recovery activities.

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Lutheran World Federation Project Coordinator Job Vacancy in Ali Addeh Refugee Camp in Djibouti

Lutheran World Federation Project Coordinator Job Vacancy in Ali Addeh Refugee Camp in Djibouti

The Lutheran World Federation/Department for World Service Kenya/Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan national for the following position, to be based in Ali Addeh Refugee Camp in Djibouti

Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator (PC) for the DWS Djibouti Project shall be responsible to and report directly to the Country Representative (CR) for the carrying out of his/her duties.

This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.

Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the PC’s functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;

    * Responsible for management of all issues relating to the project cycle (planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting) in accordance with the relevant and current project documents, agreements and budgets, and in accordance with the policies, Code of Conduct and strategies of the LWF/DWS Kenya/Djibouti Programme
    * To participate in meetings, official missions and act as a representative for the LWF in Djibouti.
    * Establish and maintaining cordial and effective working relations with all partners in the operation.
    * Keep the CR updated, advised and informed of all aspects of the Djibouti project operations and emerging issues through regular and detailed progress reports demonstrating achievement in meeting set goals and objectives
 

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United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) Individual Contractor Job Vacancy

United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) Individual Contractor Job Vacancy

The Hyogo Framework for Action was adopted in January 2005. One hundred and sixty-eight (168) nations committed themselves to substantially reduce the loss of life and livelihoods from disasters by implementing the Hyogo Framework of Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities (HFA). Member States of the Hyogo Declaration called upon the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Secretariat (UNISDR secretariat) to facilitate the implementation of the five HFA priorities for action in collaboration with relevant national Governments, regional, international and United Nations entities.

Closing date: 02 Sep 2010

Location: Kenya - Mozambique

In accordance with the HFA, states have the main responsibility for reviewing the progress in implementation of the framework; at the same time regional inter-governmental and international organizations are mandated to review the progress and status of the implementation of the framework at regional and global level.

The UNISDR Secretariat therefore has established a multi-tiered HFA progress review and monitoring framework at the regional, national and local level to assist the countries in reviewing their status and progress in implementing the HFA. A review framework and an online tool are available at each level to support the monitoring and review process.

At the country level the review process will be carried out at the national level capturing the national level input to disaster risk reduction; and at the local level capturing the impact and status of disaster risk reduction at the local level. The overall process is greatly dependent on the engagement of stakeholders at both national and local level; ranging from nodal ministries, departments, UN country team and national organisations to local governments, city authorities and local civil society organisations. The key factor that will determine the success of the local and national progress review process is the effective collaboration among these diverse stakeholders.

In the above context, UNISDR secretariat in partnership with the Global Alliance of Civil Societies for Disaster Risk Reduction and with support from European Commission, Directorate- General for Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) is facilitating the multi stakeholder engagement process at local and national level in few selected pilot countries.
In order to achieve the above and demonstrate the HFA review process with engagement of local and national level stakeholders, UNISDR Secretariat is seeking competent candidates to act as a facilitator for the HFA review process in the pilot countries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be based in the UNISDR Regional Office for Africa in Nairobi and will cover the pilot country Mozambique. S/he will be under the direct supervision of the Head, UNISDR Regional Office for Africa and will carryout the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the national government, UNCT, partners in the pilot countries towards the 2009-11 HFA progress review.
• Provide guidance and promote multi-stakeholder consultation mechanisms for the HFA progress reporting.
• Assist the national government in arranging for workshops, training programmes at country level to ascertain the progress.
• Assist with the application of the online monitor system of the HFA reporting as and when required by the national governments.
• Assist the pilot countries national government and the Global NGO network partner organization in identifying local stakeholders to participate in the local level HFA progress review.
• Assist the Global NGO network in facilitating/ organizing a multi stakeholder workshop involving local governments and local civil society representatives.
• Ensure completion of the national and local HFA progress review process and development of the progress review reports.
• Provide technical assistance and follow up on HFA monitoring and review process in other countries within the region.
• Carry out any other assignments requested by the Head, UNISDR Regional Office for Africa.

Competencies:

Professionalism – Strong background, knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles and approaches to disaster risk reduction; proven monitoring and evaluation skills and ability to lead a project to completion.

Client Orientation – Ability to identify and analyze clients’ needs and develop appropriate services to meet business requirements.

Communications – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately

Planning and Organizing – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required

Teamwork – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in development, disaster risk management or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Work experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of disaster risk management, monitoring & evaluation and development project management experience at the national/ local level is required.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this assignment. Knowledge of Portuguese is an added advantage.

How to apply

Please email the following documents to the ISDR secretariat at isdr.vacancies@un.org:

1. Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular assignment.
2. Completed personal history profile form ( this form can be downloaded from the UNISDR website)

It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the ISDR vacancy notice number (ISDR/IC/25/2010) as the subject in your e-mail of application.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

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Team Leader - International Business & Technical Consultants (IBTCI) Job in Kenya

Team Leader - International Business & Technical Consultants (IBTCI) Job in Kenya

IBTCI is a strategic consulting firm specializing in the provision of expert advisory services to the private and public sector or global markets.

Closing date: 20 Aug 2010

Location: Kenya

IBTCI is seeking a Team Leader for the U.S. Department of State’s Evaluation of Humanitarian Assistance to Colombian Refugees in Ecuador and Somali Refugees in Kenya: Supporting Protracted Refugees’ Livelihoods, Protection Space and Self Reliance Project.

The Team Leader should meet the following qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Humanitarian Law, International Law or International Development with a focus on Migration
• Minimum of 15 years of managing international development programs including experience with humanitarian assistance, vulnerable groups and/or, refugees with a focus on education, livelihoods and protection (required)
• Minimum of 5-7 experience designing and implementing M&E results frameworks and monitoring large donor programs (required)
• Experience working in East Africa or Kenya (required)
• Experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean and/or Ecuador (preferred)
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish strong working relationships implementing partners and training participants
• Good problem solving skills
• Team oriented individual
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications and databases

The project will take place over a five to six month period starting sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.

How to apply

Qualified candidates with relevant experience should send a current résumé and cover letter to eperry@ibtci.com

In the subject line, please indicate “DOS TEAM LEADER KENYA.”

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