Kenya Medical Training College Lecturers, Accountants, Supply Chain Assistants and Drivers Jobs

Kenya Medical Training College
 

Replacement of Staff
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts tenable at the various Campuses of the Kenya Medical Training College to replace staff who have left service for various reasons:

1. Lecturer II

Scale M10 

10 Posts
 

Ref. No. KMTC/QP- 23/ EAF/AS 1/ 2015
 

Department | No. Required | Specialization / professional qualification

• Medical Imaging Sciences - 3 Posts - Medical Imaging Sciences (Radiography)
• Medical Lab Sciences - 3 Posts - Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Health Records - 2 Posts - Health Records and Information Technology
• Nursing - 2 Posts - Nursing (Anaesthesia)

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties at this level will include: 

• participating in teaching and evaluating relevant subjects in their discipline areas; 
• assessing students in clinical areas; 
• organizing extra-curricula activities in the college; 
• assisting senior lecturers in research and development of teaching materials; 
• planning, designing and developing relevant teaching materials;
• identifying health problems prevalent in the country and conducting surveys; and 
• supervising students in clinical areas

Requirements for Appointment
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have at least:

• A Bachelors Degree in any of the related fields: i.e. Nursing (Anaesthesia); Medical Imaging (Radiography); Health Records and Information, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution;

OR

• A Higher Diploma in any of the related health disciplines i.e Nursing (Anaesthesia); Medical Imaging (Radiography); Health Records and Information, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or any other relevant field from a recognized Institution; and

1. Practiced in their relevant field for a minimum period of six (6) years; and
2. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

• Been Registered by the relevant professional body where applicable;

2. Accountant II

Scale M9 

(6 Posts)

Ref. No. KMTC/QP- 23/ EAF/SS 1/ 2015
 

Job Summary: An officer at this level will be responsible for performing a variety of Finance / Accounting work of limited scope and complexity under the guidance of a senior officer. 

Specifically, work will involve verification of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations; collation of financial estimates, determination of aggregate expenditure; supervision of the revenue collection processes; control of expenditure and below-the line group of accounts and general accounting work involving book- keeping knowledge and routine accounting
entries. 

The scope and complexity of work will increase with experience and training but the officer will still be under close guidance where new tasks are involved.

Professional qualifications and experience
 

For appointment to this grade, a Candidate must have:

• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution;

OR

• Part II of the Certified Public Accountants Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

3. Supply Chain Management Assistant II

Scale M8

3 Posts
 

Ref. No. KMTC/QP- 23/ EAF/SS 2/ 2015
 

Job Summary: An officer at this level will be responsible for receiving and issuing of stores; preparing and maintaining stores records; supervising attendants in the store and vehicle loading/unloading operations.

Professional qualifications and experience: For appointment to this grade a candidate must have a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

4. Driver III

Scale M4 

2 Posts

Ref. No. KMTC/QP- 23/ EAF/SS 3/ 2015
 

Job Summary: Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve 

• driving a motor vehicle as authorized; 
• carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure; 
• carrying out minor repairs including oiling and greasing; 
• detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems; 
• maintenance of work tickets for vehicles assigned; 
• ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; 
• ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and 
• maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Professional qualifications and experience
 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
• Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
• Passed a Suitability test for Driver Grade III;
• Passed Practical Test for Drivers;
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and
• At least two (2) years driving experience.

Mode of Application: Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications, quoting the vacancy position and Reference Number, enclosing updated curriculum vitae, copies of academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card and a daytime telephone to:
 

The Director
Kenya Medical Training College
P.O Box 30195- 00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 3rd April 2015

The Kenya Medical Training College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to implementing affirmative action.

In this regard women, persons with disability and minorities with the requisite qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Engility Corporation Technical Specialists (Somalia Economic Growth) Job Vacancies

Technical Specialists, Somalia Economic Growth

Responsibilities and Duties: 
 

Engility Corporation is seeking long and short-term Technical Specialists for the anticipated USAID/East Africa-funded Somalia Economic Growth Activity. 

This project will primarily be focused on promoting inclusive economic growth in South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. 

The project aims to strengthen the business enabling environment through access to finance and policy and regulation support; promote enterprise development through business development services; improve production, employment, and incomes in select value chains (horticulture, fisheries, and renewable energy); and increase participation by women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.

The contract must be implemented in all three zones of the country. 

The Technical Specialists will have subject matter expertise in multiple technical areas including: 

• Financial services and access to finance
• Business development services
• Agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries value chains
• Renewable energy
• Gender and youth

Minimum Tangible Qualifications: 

• At least a Masters degree in business, economics, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 5-8 years managing complex economic growth assistance projects in developing countries.
• Minimum three years’ experience in fragile or post-conflict states.
• Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors.
• Experience managing culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures; and
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills with Somali speaking skills preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.

This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.

Please apply at: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/11889/technical-specialists%2c-somalia-economic-growth/job

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Engility Corporation Grants & Procurement Manager (Somalia Economic Growth)

Grants & Procurement Manager, Somalia Economic Growth

Responsibilities and Duties:

The goal of the Somalia Economic Growth program is to promote inclusive economic growth in Somalia. The contract must be implemented in all three zones of the country. 

The Grants & Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the contracting and grants award processes and procurements related to technical project activities of the Grants/ Partnership Fund, and is responsible for leading all international, regional and local procurement for technical project activities and in-kind grant procurements required by the Grants/Partnership Fund. 

The Grants and Procurement Manager is also responsible for conducting negotiations with business grantees & suppliers, and drafting contracts and grants agreements as well as supporting and supervising the Grants Team. 

The Grants & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and documenting the entire procurement process, and purchasing international goods and services at competitive prices and ensuring that goods/services are properly receipted, inventoried, and accounted for while assuring full compliance with USAID/AIDAR/FAR rules and regulations as well as IRG/Engility compliance and procurement policies. 
 

Minimum Tangible Qualifications: 

• At least a Masters degree in business, economics, statistics, international development, or related field
• A least 7 years' technical experience in developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans and results-based management
• Must demonstrate at least 3 years' work experience in developing countries, including in conflict-affected contexts
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills. Somali speaking skills an advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.

This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.

Please apply at: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/11893/grants-%26-procurement-manager%2c-somalia-economic-growth/job

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Engility Corporation Director of Finance & Operations (Somalia Economic Growth) Job Vacancy

Director of Finance & Operations, Somalia Economic Growth

Responsibilities and Duties: 
 

The goal of the Somalia Economic Growth program is to promote inclusive economic growth in Somalia. 

The contract must be implemented in all three zones of the country. 

The Director of Finance & Operations ensures compliance of all grants and subcontracts with USAID regulations. 

Monitors achievement of matching investment targets, grants and subcontract disbursements, accruals and other financial indicators. 

Manages administrative personnel and functions of the project offices, including human resources, accounting, reporting to local tax authorities, banking and coordination with IRG/Engility Operations and Compliance at HQ.

Minimum Tangible Qualifications: 

• At least a Masters degree in business, economics, statistics, international development, or related field
• A least 7 years' of relevant experience
• Must demonstrate at least 3 years' work experience in developing countries, including in conflict-affected contexts
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills. Somali speaking skills an advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.

This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.

Please apply at: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/11894/director-of-finance-%26-operations%2c-somalia-economic-growth/job

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Engility Corporation Deputy Chief of Party (Somalia Economic Growth) Job Vacancy

Deputy Chief of Party, Somalia Economic Growth

Responsibilities and Duties: 
 

Engility Corporation is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID/East Africa-funded Somalia Economic Growth Activity. 

This project will primarily be focused on promoting inclusive economic growth in South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. 

The project aims to strengthen the business enabling environment through access to finance and policy and regulation support; promote enterprise development through business development services; improve production, employment, and incomes in select value chains (horticulture, fisheries, and renewable energy); and increase participation by women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.

The contract must be implemented in all three zones of the country. The DCOP supports the COP, acts for the COP as needed and described above, and carries out any other tasks assigned by the COP to ensure proper management of the Contract.

Minimum Tangible Qualifications: 

• At least a Masters degree in business, economics, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 5-8 years managing complex economic growth assistance projects in developing countries.
• Minimum three years’ experience in fragile or post-conflict states.
• Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors.
• Experience managing culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures; and
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.

This is a contingent position based on contract award and customer funding.

Please apply at: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/11598/deputy-chief-of-party%2c-somalia-economic-growth/job

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Kisii County Government Jobs in Kenya

Kisii County Government

County Public Service Board
 

County Director Revenue 

(1 Post)
 

Job Group ‘R’
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shall be answerable to the County Chief Officer, Finance and Economic Planning;
• Shall be the Chief Revenue Collector and maintenance of all the records thereto;
• Identify other sources of County Revenue and maximize all revenue collection;
• Active team member in preparation of County Budgets;
• Maintain county expenditure records and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statistics;
• Institute integrated financial management system from the County Headquarters up to the Ward Offices;
• Apply best accounting practices for effective utilization of county resources;
• Oversee cash management and county exchequer operations.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Hold a first degree preferably in any of the following areas- Finance, Accounting, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship. A master’s degree in the said disciplines may be an added advantage;
• Must hold CPA(K) or equivalent from other accounting professional body and be of good standing;
• Have at least 10 years’ experience in a busy finance working environment;
• Ability to multi-task and offer advisory services to interested stakeholders;
• Be a good systems analyst; and
• Articulate in figures and has clear mind in the concept of ‘finance follows function’.

County Deputy Director Revenue 

(2 posts)
 

Job Group ‘Q’
 

The County Deputy Director Revenue Officer will be responsible to the County Director Revenue Officer for the day to day running of the County Revenue Collection Section.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement national policies and statutory regulations on revenue;
• Implement county policies and county regulations on revenue;
• Develop and implement a plan to create demand and achieve revenue growth;
• Design effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue;
• Identify and rate economic potentials of new revenue streams;
• Advise the relevant county committee on matters of new revenue streams;
• Maintain schedules for revenue source within the county;
• Device ways to motivate those who pay rates, fees and charges;
• Develop and deploy revenue staff within the county;
• Set broad performance targets in collection of revenue;
• Prepare monthly reports on revenue collection and deposits to county accounts;
• Set up an effective mechanism for monitoring and ensuring system integrity and security; and
• Undertake periodic surveys to determine feasibility in revenue collection.

Requirements for Appointment

• Have served for at least five (5) years in a challenging Public Service or Private Sector organization;
• Have a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Accounts option) degree or an equivalent relevant degree, CPA (K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications;
• Be thoroughly conversant with various financial management computer packages;
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or equivalent with a good professional standing.
• A Masters’ degree in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.

County Assistant Director Revenue 

(2 posts)
 

Job Group ‘P’
 

The County Assistant Director Revenue will be responsible to the County Deputy Director revenue officer for the day to day running of the County Revenue Collection Section.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement national policies and statutory regulations on revenue;
• Implement county policies and county regulations on revenue;
• Develop and implement a plan to create demand and achieve revenue growth;
• Design effective, efficient and secure systems of collecting revenue;
• Identify and rate economic potentials of new revenue streams;
• Advise the relevant county committee on matters of new revenue streams;• Maintain schedules for revenue source within the county;
• Device ways to motivate those who pay rates, fees and charges;
• Develop and deploy revenue staff within the county;
• Set broad performance targets in collection of revenue;
• Prepare monthly reports on revenue collection and deposits to county accounts;
• Set up an effective mechanism for monitoring and ensuring system integrity and security; and
• Undertake periodic surveys to determine feasibility in revenue collection.

Requirements for Appointment

• Have served for at least five (3) years in a challenging Public Service or Private Sector organization;
• Have a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance or Accounts option) degree or an equivalent relevant degree, CPA (K) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualifications;
• Be thoroughly conversant with various financial management computer packages;
• Must be a registered member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or equivalent with a good professional standing.
• A Masters’ degree in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.

Senior Revenue Officer 

(2 Posts)
Job Group ‘L’
 

The Senior Revenue Officer will be responsible to the County Assistant Director Revenue for the day to day running of the County Revenue Collection Section.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor revenue collection in the sub county;
• Prepare timely and accurate revenue reports for the sub county;
• Certify and verify revenue returns from the sub county;
• Collection and banking of revenue collected at sub county;
• Custodian of accountable documents at sub county;
• Doing postings and analysis in cashbook at the sub county;
• Banking the revenue collected at the sub county;
• Submitting weekly revenue returns and preparation of monthly returns for the sub county;
• Supervision of Ward Revenue collectors.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Hold a degree in either finance, accounting or economics from a recognized institution and has working experience of 3 years; OR
• Has basic accounting proficiency and has worked for at least 7 years in revenue related duties;
• Results oriented and can work with minimum supervision.

Deputy Director Enforcement Compliance 

(1 Post)
Job group ‘Q’
 

Reporting to the Director Enforcement and Compliance. 

Deputy Director Enforcement Officer will be in charge of assisting the Director, Enforcement and Compliance either in a) Kisii Town or b) Other Municipal, Town and Market areas of the County
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify all areas where enforcement services are required.
• Enforce all County laws as directed by the County Head Legal Services.
• Promotion of national values, principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director, Enforcement and Compliance.

Requirements for appointment

• Have a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Relevant working experience of not less than five (5) years in the public service or in the private sector.
• Must have experience in law enforcement in the public or private sector.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, county development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be computer literate.

Assistant Director Enforcement and Compliance
(1 Post)
Job Group ‘P’
 

Reporting to the Deputy Director Enforcement and Compliance.

The Assistant Director, Enforcement and Compliance Officer will be in charge of assisting the Deputy Director, Enforcement and Compliance in Other Municipal, Town and Market areas of the County
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify all areas where enforcement services are required.
• Enforce all County laws as directed by the County Head Legal Services.
• Promotion of national values, principles of good governance as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director

Enforcement and Compliance Officer
 

Requirements for appointment

• Have a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Relevant working experience of not less than five (5) years in the public service or in the private sector
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, county development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be computer literate.

General Conditions for all Applicants:

• Must be a Kenya citizen
• That you already fulfill expectations of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity
• Terms and conditions of service for the advertised posts are permanent and pensionable

Must have the following

1. Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and-Anti Corruption Commission
2. Certificate of Good Conduct (Kenya Police Criminal Investigation Department)
3. Tax Clearance Certificate from KRA
4. Clearance Certificate from HELB
5. Certificate of Registration and a letter of Good Standing, if one is a member of a professional body

Note: Those with masters’ degree will have an added advantage.
 

How to Apply
 

All applications should be accompanied by a copy of National ID Card, a detailed CV and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials. 

They should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the left side the position/specific area you are applying for to reach on or before 20th February, 2015 and addressed to:

The Board Secretary
Kisii County Public Service Board
P O Box 1848-40200
Kisii, Kenya

Hand delivered applications should be handed over at the Kisii Public Service Board offices situated at Mwalimu House 3rd Floor.

Kisii County is an equal opportunity employer

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World Bank Group Lead Agriculture Economist Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job #: 141583

Job Title: Lead Agriculture Economist

Job Family: Agriculture & Rural Development

Job Type: Professional & Technical

Grade: GH

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Recruitment Type: International Hire

Language Requirement: English [Essential]; French [Desired]; Portuguese [Desired]

Background / General Description: The vision of the World Bank Group is to eradicate extreme poverty by reducing the number of people living on less than $1.25 a day to 3 percent by 2030, and promote shared prosperity by fostering the income growth of the bottom 40 percent in every country.

To achieve this vision, the WBG Board of Governors in 2013 approved a new strategy for the organization. 

This strategy leverages the combined strength of the WBG institutions and their unique ability to partner with the public and private sectors to deliver customized development solutions backed by finance, world class knowledge and convening services.

The strategy has three components: maximizing development impact by engaging country clients in identifying and tackling the most difficult development challenges; promoting scaled-up partnerships that are strategically aligned with the goals; and crowding in public and private resources, expertise and ideas. 

The architecture underpinning the strategy is the establishment of 14 Global Practices and five Cross-Cutting Solution Areas that, in concert with WBG Regions, will design and deliver solutions that address clients’ most pressing developmental challenges, and ultimately, enable the WBG to meet its twin goals of eliminating extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. 

Agriculture is one of the 14 Global Practices and its agenda is essential for achieving the Bank’s twin goals of eliminating poverty and boosting shared prosperity: 75% of the world’s poor are rural, and most are engaged in farming.  

Over 842 million people go to bed hungry every day, 26 percent of all children under age five are stunted, and 30 percent suffer from Vitamin A deficiency. The world needs to produce about 50 percent more food to feed the world’s expected population of nine billion by 2050.  

A changing climate means that, in Africa alone, a warming scenario of 1.5°C to 2°C for the 2030s and 2040s will trigger a 40 to 80 percent reduction of area where maize, millet and sorghum are currently grown.  Accordingly, agriculture is critical for fighting hunger, boosting food and nutrition security, improving incomes, creating jobs, providing environmental services, and stopping a “4°C world.”

The Agriculture Global Practice (GFADR) consists of about 280 staffs of which 36% are located in country offices.  The active portfolio consists of about 240 projects representing about US$18 billion in lending commitments.  There are about 200 ongoing knowledge activities.  

Areas of focus include, among other:  

(i) increasing smallholder agricultural productivity, and it’s resilience through support to improved land and water management in irrigated and rainfed areas; 

(ii) linking farmers to markets and strengthening value chains through support for improved infrastructure, information technology, postharvest handling; 

(iii) facilitating rural nonfarm income by improving the rural investment climate and skills development; 

(iv) reducing risk, vulnerability and gender inequality through support to risk management mechanisms ; and 

(v) enhancing environmental services and sustainability.  

To advance this agenda, GFADR collaborates closely with numerous other GPs; it is also one of the GPs actively collaborating with IFC.  

To support GFADR’s growing engagement in Africa, the Practice is looking for a seasoned Lead Agriculture Economist to lead and manage important aspects of GFADR’s program in Kenya, Rwanda, the Great Lakes Region as well as on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) beyond. The position is based with the WBG in Nairobi, Kenya.   

The Government of Kenya is keen to enhance Bank’s engagement in the Agriculture sector and currently an Agriculture sector policy note is being finalized and a new lending operation is under preparation.  

In Rwanda, Bank is actively engaged in the Agriculture sector and recently a PforR operation has been approved to support the Government’s reforms in the sector.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The selected candidate will report to GFADR’s Practice Manager covering Central and Southern Africa,.  

The selected candidate will work on delivering a broad agriculture sector program at the national level, i.e. in Kenya and Rwanda; at the regional level (Great Lakes Integrated Agriculture Program) and the continental level (CAADP) working closely with respective Country Management Units covering Kenya, Rwanda and Eritrea.

• Lead complex operations as TTL, both in agriculture and multi-sectoral operations, assuring good quality in all stages of the project cycle;
• Serve as a senior advisor to colleagues who are themselves TTLs of demanding operations, providing them with mentoring, advice and support;
• Work with the Program Leader(s)  to identify opportunities to address agricultural issues in the CSD, CAS, country dialogue, CEMs, and multi-sectoral operations. Assure a strategic approach to support for agricultural growth and effectively communicate that to the country team;
• Identify innovative new opportunities or ways to address existing needs in the agricultural sector, by bringing in experience from other regions and with a wide range of instruments;
• Remain current with relevant major pieces of analytical work in the profession. Lead or guide key pieces of sectoral AAA;
• Represent the Bank in fora involving the community of development partners. Provide leadership, either explicit or implicit, in the work of the development partners in the sector;
• As necessary, represent the Bank and GFADR management at events with sectoral focus that take place in the field;
• Develop strong client relations and partnership on operational matters and policy dialogue;
• Work with other units in the department and more broadly in the region and within GFADR in representation of country issues in regional and corporate strategies
• Represent, as needed, GFADR’s CAADP Team (based in and managed from HQ) at high-level CAADP events across Africa, in particular at the African Union Commission in Addis Abba, Ethiopia.

Selection Criteria:

Candidates must meet the generic criteria for international level GH including advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD); disciplines would include economics, agricultural economics, and agricultural technical disciplines. 

Typically the successful candidate will have about 10 to 12 years of experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility.

• Demonstrated outstanding skills in managing people and operational work essential.
• Multiregional experience and demonstrated ability to integrate cross-sectoral approaches to achieve sustainable results;
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in the Bank’s operations, with track record of successful contribution in major lending operations essential;
• Experience in the Bank’s strategic agricultural work, with track record of successful contribution in key strategic products essential;
• Successful TTL-ship of major lending operations and key strategic products essential;
• Experience in country dialogue, through an in-depth and continuous involvement on difficult policy issues essential;
• Strong client orientation, diplomatic skills, as well as sensitivity to social and cultural issues as they affect development and poverty reduction;
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve results and build strong teams across the matrix;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to be a team player, to work across boundaries;
• Outstanding communications skills, including the ability to speak persuasively and to write concisely;
• Experience in guiding, mentoring and coaching junior staff on substantive and procedural issues;
• High degree of discretion, ethics, tact and sensitivity in handling confidential and sensitive information;
• Ability to work under pressure while retaining perspective and humor.
• Language: English is essential and French (or Portuguese) desirable.

Competencies:

• Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena - Translates technical and cross-country knowledge into practical applications and contributions to country and sector strategies; interacts with clients at the policy level.
• Policy Dialogue Skills - Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners.
• Integrative Skills - Understands relevant cross-sectoral areas how they are interrelated; able to undertake cross-sectoral work in lending and non-lending operations.
• Agriculture Policy, Strategy and Institutions - Solid understanding of agriculture policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.
• Agricultural Sciences - Deep experience applying knowledge (soil, water, crops, livestock, inputs, biotech, disease control, etc.) to policy-related decisions and advice.
• Agricultural Systems - Production to Consumption - Broad understanding of agricultural value chain and depth in one or more subtopics: research, input supply, on-farm production, organizing and coordinating, processing, distribution, etc.
• Client Orientation - Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge.
• Drive for Results - Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Gathers inputs, assesses risk, considers impact and articulates benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

 

Closing Date: 20-Jan-2015

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Innovations for Poverty Action Research Associate Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Research Associate
 

Deadline to Apply: 28th December 2014
 

Start Date: January 15th, 2015 (non-negotiable)
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. 

In close partnership with decision makers -- the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors working with the poor around the world -- IPA designs and evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available. 

We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale
 

About the Job: IPA Kenya seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate for the Tax Compliance Project that will focus on tax policies for small-medium firms and individuals.
 

The project will begin in January 2015 and its activities will take place in Nairobi.
 

The research project will aim at designing and implementing a randomized controlled trial being coordinated by the Principal Investigator who is from Stanford University.
 

The research will examine the role of financial incentives and novel technologies in fostering tax compliance. 

The Research Associate will take a lead role in collecting data in the field, managing large databases, piloting the interventions, and managing relationships with the project partners. It is expected that the Research Associate will work independently and maintain regular communication with the PI.
 

The position requires excellent interpersonal and organization skills. It also requires proficiency with Stata. Familiarity with other data management and statistical packages is a plus.
 

The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. 

The main principal investigator is Lorenzo Casaburi, postdoctoral fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

The Research Associate will work closely with the IPA-Kenya Country Office and the Principal Investigators to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: 

• sophisticated logistic planning, 
• significant in-person oversight of implementing partner managing the implementation field team, 
• monitoring implementation quality, 
• checking and analyzing data, 
• cleaning data and assisting in preliminary analysis, 
• assisting in the writing of project reports and policy memos, 
• financial / expenditure oversight, 
• HR management, and 
• various administrative tasks.

The Research Associate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya but the position may involve field visits in other regions. The employment period is 12 months.
 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
 

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
• Working knowledge of Stata
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team player
• Assertive personality and demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
• Familiarity with other data analysis software

If you are interested, please follow the instructions below:
 

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address. Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.

Applications must be submitted by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org, please ensure that the subject line reads: “RESEARCH ASSOCIATE.” REF NO: TAX COMPLIANCE-2014-12-01. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Research Associate. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.

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Danish Refugee Council Jobs in Kenya

The Danish Refugee Council is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. 

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa region since 1997. 

The DRC Kenya Program is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Village Savings & Loans Officer
2 Positions

1 Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp, 1 Based in Nairobi
 

The VSL Officer is directly responsible for programme management and coordination of the VSL activities in both the refugee and host communities with the aim of strengthening access to resources in order to strengthen food security and income generation.

Requirements: 

• A university degree in business administration, commerce, microfinance or other relevant social science with at least 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in development work with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in saving group approaches.
• Must demonstrate sound understanding of general or global livelihoods and how VS&L contributes to improved self-reliance and livelihoods.
• Strong analytical, report writing and capacity building skills. 
• Ability to work in an economically unstable and socially sensitive environments and willingness to take responsibility for personal security and adhere to DRC’s security guidelines

Village Savings & Loans Assistant
2 Positions

1 Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp, 1 Based in Nairobi
 

Under the supervision of the VSL Officer, the VSL Assistant will support all aspects of project implementation, including quality programming, capacity-building, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, compliance with both DRC’s and donor’s policies and procedures.

Requirements:  

• Minimum of a diploma in business administration, microfinance or other relevant social science with at least 2 years working experience in development work with a minimum of 1 year demonstrated capacity in saving group approaches within an INGO in a refugee/IDP setting. 
• Must demonstrate sound understanding of key issues and trends in saving group interventions and ability to adapt to changing program and emergencies priorities. 
• Excellent mobilization, written and verbal communication skills, and able to work in an economically unstable and socially sensitive environment and willingness to take responsibility for personal security and adhere to DRC’s security guidelines

Livelihoods Officer (Micro-enterprise Development) 

2 Positions

1 Based in Mombasa, 1 Based in Nairobi
 

The job holder will implement the Micro-enterprise Development (MED) component of the DRC livelihoods project in Nairobi and Kajiado counties targeting refugees and host communities. 

The incumbent will lead all aspects of project implementation, including quality programming, capacity-building, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, livelihoods global benchmarking in compliance with both DRC and donor policies and procedures. 

This position will require extensive travel to 6 project sites located in the 2 counties.

Requirements:  

• Must possess a university degree in business administration, economics, entrepreneurship or community development with at least 4 years solid work experience in development work with a minimum 2-3 years demonstrated capacity in setting up and implementing livelihoods or income generating projects preferably within an INGO in a refugee/IDP setting, 
• Must possess skills or training in small business management, value-chain development, sustainable agriculture and other related sectors. 
• Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in implementation of projects. 
• Excellent mobilizations skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and willingness to take responsibility for personal security and adhere to DRC’s security guidelines

Training Assistant

3 Positions 

Based in Nairobi
 

Working under the supervision of the Training Officer, the job holder will assist in conducting vocational skills assessments and document programme activities of the DRC funded urban refugee vocational training program in Nairobi. 

She/he will ensure that the project activities are well coordinated with beneficiaries, monitor training activities and ensure that reports are completed within the allocated time frame and to the quality standards stipulated by HAP, SPHERE and DRC in accordance with the project work plan.

Requirements:  

• Must possess a university degree in education with a minimum 2-years working experience as a professional teacher/tutor in a government institution and/or with INGOs in the field of education and scholarship administration. 
• Possess a good understanding of the relationship between skills development and general livelihoods, team-player with solid networking skills and a capacity for intellectual leadership when working with colleagues and collaborators of different nationalities and cultural background.
• Good public relations, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent mobilization skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize

Protection Assistant 

Based in Dadaab Refugee Camp
 

The job holder will coordinate, manage and supervise the day to day running of the protection area as well as offer support in the implementation of other protection related activities that include GBV prevention and response activities. 

This includes: Design, plan & implement protection-centred activities for the residents living at the protection area, ensure facilities at the center are well managed and maintained, offer individual and other specialized case management services including psychosocial support to residents and
hold regular meetings with residents to involve them in decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems.

Requirements:  

• Must possess a university degree in gender studies, counseling, psychology or social work with at least 2 years working experience in protection, counseling, human rights and gender issues with refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and/or other vulnerable populations. 
• Must possess technical expertise and understanding of GBV root causes, prevention and response strategies, proven record of providing trainings and workshops on gender and GBV topics; demonstrate knowledge of gender and protection issues and their relevance in humanitarian settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders; diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to respectfully discuss sensitive issues with a wide range of actors and sensitivity to and respect for a wide range of cultural beliefs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Somali society/language and refugee issues is highly desired
• Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and willingness to take responsibility for personal security and adhere to DRC’s security guidelines

Livelihoods Assistant 

Based in Kakuma Refugee Camp
 

Working under the supervision of the Livelihoods Officer, the job holder will support in the identification and initiation of sustainable livelihood interventions in the refugee camp for the target groups. 

This includes; identification of youth to benefit from training and scholarships, ensure relevant monitoring of the candidates, train loan clients on business management skills, group savings and loans
and spearheading the marketing of clients’ products to external markets as well as distribution of startup kits to beneficiaries.

Requirements: 

• Minimum of a diploma in business administration, economics, entrepreneurship or community development with at least 2 years solid work experience in development work with a minimum 1 year demonstrated capacity in setting up and implementing livelihoods or income generating projects preferably within an INGO in a refugee/IDP setting, 
• Skills or training in basic book keeping or administration is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in implementation of projects. 
• Excellent mobilizations skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and willingness to take responsibility for personal security and adhere to DRC’s security guidelines

Project Officer – Community Based Protection Initiative
Based in Kakuma Refugee Camp
 

The Project Officer will be directly responsible for rolling out a pilot project around Community Based Protection Initiatives (CDPI) in liaison with community members in the area of operation. 

This will involve: Ensuring that there is a consultative process with target beneficiaries and partners to develop and implement community based protection strategies; put in place protection initiatives which promote participation, community based and mainstreaming approaches; establish systems including those managed by target beneficiaries to ensure that individual cases identified at the field level are assessed and referred to relevant partners as appropriate (through the referral pathway) and in consultation with community members, assist in mapping and providing analyses on protection risks to target beneficiaries.

Requirements: 

• Must possess a university degree in social sciences, community development or development studies. 
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage with a minimum 3-4 years hands-on experience working within community-driven/led programming within an INGO setting in human rights, gender issues, with refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants or other vulnerable populations. 
• Proven experience in strategic development and programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Must possess skills and experience in participatory community development work and training expertise on human rights and protection mainstreaming;
• ability to transmit technical information to non-technical staff and people with basic or no literacy.
• Analytical and problem solving skills and an ability to work independently and as a team. 
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English essential.
• Excellent report writing skills is a must
• Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and willingness to take responsibility for personal security and adhere to DRC’s security guidelines

Please note that the above positions are on a 1-year contract with possibility of extension.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. 

Applications should include contact details of three professional referees. 

One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. 

Applications should be sent to: drcjobs@drckenya.org and have the subject heading and preferred duty station of the position that is being applied for.

Deadline for receiving applications is 27th December, 2014. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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