UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya
Summary of Key Functions:
* Advise on and provide concrete recommendation regarding how to strengthen the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the UNSAS
* Provide a detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities under the UNSAS
* Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for monitoring and evaluation of the UNSAS for the UNCT and the RCO
* Advise the UNCT on how to conduct real-time evaluation of the UNSAS
* Develop a costed and phased proposal for the UNCT for how to carry out real-time evaluation
* Advise on the possible contributions and training needs of national institutions on joint monitoring and evaluation
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December 22, 2010
December 13, 2010
United Nations Transition Plan Evaluation Consultant at The United Nations
United Nations Transition Plan Evaluation Consultant at The United Nations
Description:
Background
Organizational Context
Somalia provides a unique challenge in aid coordination. The country requires the concurrent and continual delivery of a complex mix of relief, recovery, and development interventions in a deeply insecure and unpredictable operating environment. Despite historical instability, the UN and World Bank undertook the Somali Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) as a step towards the achievement of peace, security, recovery and development. The output of the JNA process was the Reconstruction and Development Framework (RDF) which lays out the priorities of Somalis to be achieved between 2008 and 2012.
In response to the RDP, the UN Country Team (UNCT) produced a joint UN Transition Plan for Somalia (UNTP) from 2008-2010 which set out what the UN aimed to achieve. Following on from this a UN Assistance Strategy for 2010-2015 has been developed. The UNCT is anticipating increased harmonization of programming with clearer distribution of labor among agencies in support of this, followed by initiatives of joint programming and cost-shared services, which will further explore synergies and increase efficiency.
Since no single agency has the range of funds, skills, knowledge, and experience to tackle the multi-dimensional causes of poverty; a strong planning and coordination capacity, especially for the strategic analysis and results-based planning needed to integrate the UN’s operational response to transition challenges, is required. An integrated approach will increase the impact of the UN System on poverty reduction and reduce the transaction costs of the national authorities and other key stakeholders (who include: National and local authorities, UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator, UN agencies, staff of IASC members at headquarters and in the field, the international financial institutions, representatives of donor countries/organizations, non-governmental organization representatives and other members of the humanitarian community, senior members of the government at national and provincial levels, civil society, church groups, civilian and military authorities, traditional leaders and other key actors, especially in conflict areas, local and international press, visiting political, donor and humanitarian missions); strengthen national capacity for managing development assistance; and increase recognition by national authorities and other partners, of the strength of the UN System when it works as a coherent whole.
Description:
Background
Organizational Context
Somalia provides a unique challenge in aid coordination. The country requires the concurrent and continual delivery of a complex mix of relief, recovery, and development interventions in a deeply insecure and unpredictable operating environment. Despite historical instability, the UN and World Bank undertook the Somali Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) as a step towards the achievement of peace, security, recovery and development. The output of the JNA process was the Reconstruction and Development Framework (RDF) which lays out the priorities of Somalis to be achieved between 2008 and 2012.
In response to the RDP, the UN Country Team (UNCT) produced a joint UN Transition Plan for Somalia (UNTP) from 2008-2010 which set out what the UN aimed to achieve. Following on from this a UN Assistance Strategy for 2010-2015 has been developed. The UNCT is anticipating increased harmonization of programming with clearer distribution of labor among agencies in support of this, followed by initiatives of joint programming and cost-shared services, which will further explore synergies and increase efficiency.
Since no single agency has the range of funds, skills, knowledge, and experience to tackle the multi-dimensional causes of poverty; a strong planning and coordination capacity, especially for the strategic analysis and results-based planning needed to integrate the UN’s operational response to transition challenges, is required. An integrated approach will increase the impact of the UN System on poverty reduction and reduce the transaction costs of the national authorities and other key stakeholders (who include: National and local authorities, UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator, UN agencies, staff of IASC members at headquarters and in the field, the international financial institutions, representatives of donor countries/organizations, non-governmental organization representatives and other members of the humanitarian community, senior members of the government at national and provincial levels, civil society, church groups, civilian and military authorities, traditional leaders and other key actors, especially in conflict areas, local and international press, visiting political, donor and humanitarian missions); strengthen national capacity for managing development assistance; and increase recognition by national authorities and other partners, of the strength of the UN System when it works as a coherent whole.
December 6, 2010
Consultant: HIV & AIDS Specialist Consultancy at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Consultant: HIV & AIDS Specialist Consultancy at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Description:
Consultant: HIV & AIDS Specialist Consultancy
Background and Objectives of the assignment
UNDP has been at the forefront globally and at country levels to contribute towards and support national responses to HIV & AIDS together with other development partners. In Somalia, UNDP has been actively involved in the HIV & AIDS response since 2004.
UNDP’s main focus is to strengthen Governance of AIDS Responses which focus on 3 critical areas:
Strengthening Governance Structures for the HIV responses,
Supporting Decentralisation of the HIV & AIDS response and
Strengthening Partnerships between government and civil society to help create an enabling environment to support the response to HIV & AIDS.
This involves working with the media to help create an enabling environment and reduce stigma and discrimination, plus work to protect the rights of People Living with HIV & AIDS (PLHAs), women, and other vulnerable populations.
As per the scope of work below, this consultancy will support UNDP efforts to strengthen governance structures for the HIV response in Somalia and support partners that UNDP works with in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central. The position is based in Nairobi but will require some travel to the field.
To this end, UNDP Somalia is recruiting an HIV & AIDS Programme Specialist who will support all activities outlined in scope of work below.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work
Oversee the work of the HIV & AIDS Unit, which is carried out in South-Central Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland.
Provide Technical Assistance, as well as programmatic and operational support to three staff that work with the HIV Unit
Description:
Consultant: HIV & AIDS Specialist Consultancy
Background and Objectives of the assignment
UNDP has been at the forefront globally and at country levels to contribute towards and support national responses to HIV & AIDS together with other development partners. In Somalia, UNDP has been actively involved in the HIV & AIDS response since 2004.
UNDP’s main focus is to strengthen Governance of AIDS Responses which focus on 3 critical areas:
Strengthening Governance Structures for the HIV responses,
Supporting Decentralisation of the HIV & AIDS response and
Strengthening Partnerships between government and civil society to help create an enabling environment to support the response to HIV & AIDS.
This involves working with the media to help create an enabling environment and reduce stigma and discrimination, plus work to protect the rights of People Living with HIV & AIDS (PLHAs), women, and other vulnerable populations.
As per the scope of work below, this consultancy will support UNDP efforts to strengthen governance structures for the HIV response in Somalia and support partners that UNDP works with in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central. The position is based in Nairobi but will require some travel to the field.
To this end, UNDP Somalia is recruiting an HIV & AIDS Programme Specialist who will support all activities outlined in scope of work below.
Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work
Oversee the work of the HIV & AIDS Unit, which is carried out in South-Central Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland.
Provide Technical Assistance, as well as programmatic and operational support to three staff that work with the HIV Unit
ICT Help Desk Assistant (Database Maintenance) at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
ICT Help Desk Assistant (Database Maintenance) at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Description:
ICT Help Desk Assistant (Database Maintenance),
Background
The Recovery and Sustainable Livelihood Programme (RSL) is continuing and scaling up the livelihoods project implemented during 2008 – 2010 in the three Somali zones of Somaliland, South Center and Puntland. The overall objective is to contribute to human security and peace and recovery in Somalia through capacity development of community and national actors as a strategy for sustainable livelihoods and long-term recovery. Thus, the focus will be on (i) ‘stabilization’ of livelihoods of vulnerable households and communities through conflict /disaster sensitive short-term employment creation and grants to promote community peaceful coexistence and peace building; (ii) improvement of local economic recovery for reintegration, employment, micro-business development and food security in Somalia; (iii) support of inclusive economic growth in Somalia; (iv) improvement of capacity for climate risk and community based natural resource management in Somalia; and, (v) gender equality, women and youth socio-economic empowerment strengthened. All five focus areas entail strengthening the capacity of communities, private sector, CSOs/CBOs and governmental and local authority institutions to plan and deliver and implement recovery projects, provide services effectively and efficiently, and support participatory local development planning processes. The programme is targeting affected people, mainly women, youth, pastoralists, ex-combatants and IDPs. In addition, the programme is targeting local authorities, governmental institutions As these groups bear the brunt of the economic and social consequences of the crises in Somalia, their economic empowerment is a key component of the programme.
RSL Programme developed an interactive database that will enhance efficiency in project planning, monitoring, and reporting as well as structured project information, organization and documentation, for improved overall portfolio management. This will avail information in a timely manner and enable the monitoring of the project activities, particularly the database will help manage and monitor;
Agreements signed between UNDP and other UN Agencies, NGOs, Community Management Committees and government authorities.
Reporting: – different formats of technical, financial and other result oriented related reports,
Monitoring and communication in real time using GIS and Google earth.
Under the guidance and the direct supervision of the RSL Programme manager and the technical supervision of the ICT Analyst, the Database and ICT Assistant will develop and maintain RSL Database system, UNDP Somalia Web site and the UNDP Somalia Intranet. He/she will provide daily technical support for users in charge of the content in UNDP office. In addition to this, the Database and ICT Assistant will provide End User Support to the Country Office staff.
For updating of content on both the UNDP Somalia Website and Intranet, the Database and ICT Assistant will work under the guidance of the Head of Communications and direct supervision of the Communications Officer. The incumbent has to be competent in Database development and management, web design, management, maintenance, and Web-oriented databases applications.
The Database and ICT Assistant works in close collaboration with RSL Programme, Operations, Programmes and Project teams in the CO and UNDP HQ staff for resolving complex ICT and web-related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Database Applications
Provision of Web development and web management services
Website and Intranet Maintenance
Provision of User Support services
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Update and Maintain Database Applications
Maintain existing RSL database (www.somali-rsl.net) and integrate other UNDP/UN data where possible.
Updated data into RSL database, which will include addressing problems with data provided to the RSL programme,
Description:
ICT Help Desk Assistant (Database Maintenance),
Background
The Recovery and Sustainable Livelihood Programme (RSL) is continuing and scaling up the livelihoods project implemented during 2008 – 2010 in the three Somali zones of Somaliland, South Center and Puntland. The overall objective is to contribute to human security and peace and recovery in Somalia through capacity development of community and national actors as a strategy for sustainable livelihoods and long-term recovery. Thus, the focus will be on (i) ‘stabilization’ of livelihoods of vulnerable households and communities through conflict /disaster sensitive short-term employment creation and grants to promote community peaceful coexistence and peace building; (ii) improvement of local economic recovery for reintegration, employment, micro-business development and food security in Somalia; (iii) support of inclusive economic growth in Somalia; (iv) improvement of capacity for climate risk and community based natural resource management in Somalia; and, (v) gender equality, women and youth socio-economic empowerment strengthened. All five focus areas entail strengthening the capacity of communities, private sector, CSOs/CBOs and governmental and local authority institutions to plan and deliver and implement recovery projects, provide services effectively and efficiently, and support participatory local development planning processes. The programme is targeting affected people, mainly women, youth, pastoralists, ex-combatants and IDPs. In addition, the programme is targeting local authorities, governmental institutions As these groups bear the brunt of the economic and social consequences of the crises in Somalia, their economic empowerment is a key component of the programme.
RSL Programme developed an interactive database that will enhance efficiency in project planning, monitoring, and reporting as well as structured project information, organization and documentation, for improved overall portfolio management. This will avail information in a timely manner and enable the monitoring of the project activities, particularly the database will help manage and monitor;
Agreements signed between UNDP and other UN Agencies, NGOs, Community Management Committees and government authorities.
Reporting: – different formats of technical, financial and other result oriented related reports,
Monitoring and communication in real time using GIS and Google earth.
Under the guidance and the direct supervision of the RSL Programme manager and the technical supervision of the ICT Analyst, the Database and ICT Assistant will develop and maintain RSL Database system, UNDP Somalia Web site and the UNDP Somalia Intranet. He/she will provide daily technical support for users in charge of the content in UNDP office. In addition to this, the Database and ICT Assistant will provide End User Support to the Country Office staff.
For updating of content on both the UNDP Somalia Website and Intranet, the Database and ICT Assistant will work under the guidance of the Head of Communications and direct supervision of the Communications Officer. The incumbent has to be competent in Database development and management, web design, management, maintenance, and Web-oriented databases applications.
The Database and ICT Assistant works in close collaboration with RSL Programme, Operations, Programmes and Project teams in the CO and UNDP HQ staff for resolving complex ICT and web-related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
Database Applications
Provision of Web development and web management services
Website and Intranet Maintenance
Provision of User Support services
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Update and Maintain Database Applications
Maintain existing RSL database (www.somali-rsl.net) and integrate other UNDP/UN data where possible.
Updated data into RSL database, which will include addressing problems with data provided to the RSL programme,
September 20, 2010
Jobs Opportunity Kenya: UNDP Programme Analysts - Human Rights Vacancy Announcement
Jobs Opportunity Kenya: UNDP Programme Analysts - Human Rights Vacancy Announcement
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is UN’s global development organization. UNDP has a normative global mission as a pro-poor development agency to promote human rights, gender and the Millennium Development Goals.
UNDP Kenya would like to recruit two Programme Analysts — Human Rights (National Professional Officer Category, Grade NOB – ICS9) for the Office of the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator.
Background
The UNDAF aims to support Kenya in implementing the country’s national development strategy, as articulated in Kenya Vision 2030 and its first 5 year Medium Term Plan. Further, the programme aims to enhance the mutual agreement between the Government of Kenya and the UN, for the realization of fundamental human rights principles enshrined in the international human rights Instruments and Declarations to which the Government of Kenya and the UN are committed. On safeguarding human rights, UN assistance aims to provide strategic and timely support through the Human Rights Unit in the Resident Coordinator’s office to UN agencies, the GoK, KNCHR and civil society
organizations.
organizations.
The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator is recruiting 2 National Programme Officers — whose key areas of responsibility will be assisting the Human Rights Unit in implementation of the above mentioned tasks.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Law, Political Science, Human Rights, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies or related field. Additional qualifications in programme/project management is an added advantage Minimum of two (2) years experience working in the area of human rights. Experience working with the UN, human rights organization, development organization or similar institution, is a requirement
Sound knowledge of and experience in the development and implementation of human rights related projects and programmes; Sound research and analytical capacity in the field of human rights, including thorough understanding of the national and international human rights protection system; Good knowledge and experience in human rights and gender mainstreaming in development programmes; Good experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects
Application Procedure
Please visit the UNDP Kenya website — http://www.ke.undp.org for detailed terms of reference/post
descriptions for the specific position.
descriptions for the specific position.
Interested and qualified persons should apply using the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located at
http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 30 September 2010. Select “vacancies” under “Operations” and click on
‘erecruit.echo-systems.net .
http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 30 September 2010. Select “vacancies” under “Operations” and click on
‘erecruit.echo-systems.net .
Applications must be accompanied with an application letter and P11. The P11 form can be found at the same site.
Applications received via other means will not be accepted.
Additional considerations
1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2. Applications are open to suitably qualified Kenyan citizens only
3. Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.
4. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply
August 31, 2010
UN World Food Programme – Somalia Staff Assistant M&E (Data Entry) Job Advertisement
UN World Food Programme – Somalia Staff Assistant M&E (Data Entry) Job Advertisement
Post Title: Staff Assistant M&E (Data Entry)
Post Grade: SC 4
Duty Station: Nairobi
Date of issue: 24.08.2010
Contract type: Service Contract
Closing date: 07.09.2010
Organizational background
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is open to Kenyan nationals. Qualified candidates and Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (M&E), the Staff Assistant M&E (Data Entry) will perform the following tasks:
* Prepare a monthly report that compares tonnage in allocation plan, distribution plan and deliveries by district, region and modality.
* Highlight differences and explain the reasons for these differences.
* Present findings to senior management and programme staff on a monthly basis.
* Co-ordinate with other units and sub-offices to resolve issues and clarify or obtain additional information
* Prepare a report on the monthly monitoring activities undertaken in the month and another report on monitoring activities undertaken since the beginning of the year highlighting Food Distribution Points (FDPs) Cooperating Partners (CPs) not visited or not visited enough since the beginning of year.
* Archive monitoring checklist collected from Areas of Responsibity ( AORs) monthly
* Maintain a tracking system by tracking number of beneficiary feedback cards distributed by region, district and FDP
* Coordinate with sub offices to ensure that beneficiary feedback cards are being distributed in active FDPs
* Preparation of power points slides for monthly M&E reports by 6th of every month
* Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Minimal qualifications:
Education: Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP programmatic activities.
Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in the field of accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations or another related field, or a university degree with at least one year relevant work experience.
Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement.
Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.
You are encouraged to apply online by completing the Personal History Form P11 available on the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc quoting the Vacancy Announcement No. and the job title:
E-mail: Somalia.Hr@wfp.org
For applicants inside Somalia only, a sealed envelope addressed to The Human Resources Officer, to be dropped at the reception of the nearest WFP office in Somalia.
Hand –delivered applications are no longer accepted at the Nairobi office
NB: Applications received later that the deadline and those that are not clearly showing the VA No. indicated above will not be short-listed.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
July 22, 2010
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Project Development Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Project Development Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya
Background Information
An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
The IOM Mission with Regional Function (MRF) for East and Central Africa is based in Nairobi/ Kenya and covers the following countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Djibouti, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan and all three regions of Somalia.
The East and Horn of Africa are diverse regions composed of states in conflict, post conflict and development stages. The regions produce and serve as host to the world’s largest refugee population. The emerging migration trends in the region indicate an increased mixed migration flow of irregular migrants and asylum seekers to, through and from the countries along various routes that have been mapped by recent studies.
These flows and other movements are posing new migration challenges to the governments in the region in their efforts to manage migration due to increased internal displacements, increased vulnerability to human trafficking and smuggling, return and reintegration, lack of protection for migrant rights. Labour migration, large remittances flows, linkages with the diaspora and skill transfer from national experts abroad are some of the existing benefits the region states should better capitalize on.
An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
The IOM Mission with Regional Function (MRF) for East and Central Africa is based in Nairobi/ Kenya and covers the following countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Djibouti, Burundi, Rwanda, Sudan and all three regions of Somalia.
The East and Horn of Africa are diverse regions composed of states in conflict, post conflict and development stages. The regions produce and serve as host to the world’s largest refugee population. The emerging migration trends in the region indicate an increased mixed migration flow of irregular migrants and asylum seekers to, through and from the countries along various routes that have been mapped by recent studies.
These flows and other movements are posing new migration challenges to the governments in the region in their efforts to manage migration due to increased internal displacements, increased vulnerability to human trafficking and smuggling, return and reintegration, lack of protection for migrant rights. Labour migration, large remittances flows, linkages with the diaspora and skill transfer from national experts abroad are some of the existing benefits the region states should better capitalize on.
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