NRC Project Consultancy Job in Kenya

Terms of Reference

Final Evaluation of the Accelerated Primary Education Support (APES) Project -Consultancy

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011. 

Since 2004, NRC has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced and refugee populations. NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine. 

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Dolo Ado).

1. Introduction

The APES project was conceptualized to avert the risk of an entire generation of children in Somalia missing education, recognizing the critical potential of education in accelerating democratization, peace building and poverty reduction. 

The Action was designed to increase the number of school age children, in particular from poor and marginalized communities and girls, accessing and completing quality primary education.

The project has been implemented by three partners: Norwegian Refugee Council as lead agency, Save the Children Denmark and Concern Worldwide. 

NRC has been implementing the project in Somaliland, Puntland and South Central while also responsible for the overall project management. SCD operates in both Somaliland (all regions) and in Puntland (Karkar Region) while Concern Worldwide operates in South Central Somalia. 

Respective ministries of Puntland and Somaliland and South Central, education umbrellas in South Central and their operational structures at region and district levels and CECs of schools were involved in the implementation of the APES project.

2. Purpose and Objectives of the Evaluation:

The overall purpose of the evaluation is to measure to what extent the APES programme has fully implemented the planned activities, delivered outputs and attained outcomes and specifically measuring programme results. 

The evaluation will contribute to shared learning and provide accountability to partners, beneficiaries and donors. 

The evaluation will come up with findings, lessons learned, and recommendations which will be shared with key stakeholders of the project and used by the implementing agencies to guide and inform future similar projects and programs. 

The evaluation will generate substantive evidence based knowledge, by identifying best practices and lessons learned that could be useful to other development interventions at national (scale up) and international level (replicability).

The evaluation will assess the performance of the project against key parameters including the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, timelines of activity implementation, and its strengths and weaknesses.

3. Evaluation Approach

The evaluation will be undertaken through a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques that will be used to gather data and information from main stakeholders of the project, mainly target groups, parents, MOEs and other actors engaged in similar programs, and project staff of partners.

The data and information gathered will be systematically analyzed and presented following the five evaluation criteria mentioned above. 

The evaluation approach should be developed and implemented in three main phases: An Inception Phase, a Field Investigation Phase and a Synthesis and Feedback Phase.

4. Expertise Required

The following attributes are requirements for the selection of the evaluation team: Lead Consultant and Local Consultants

• Postgraduate qualification (Masters or above) in Education or in a discipline relevant to this assignment with a minimum of 15 years experience.
• Experience in the evaluation of technical assistance project, preferably EC-funded projects, particularly those under the education portfolio;
• Proven capacity in working across the levels of institutions from policy, to legislation and organizations and ability to assess institutional capacity and incentives;
• Excellent report writing skills

5. Time Frame

• Consultants will come with a technical proposal indicating the number of days (30 days max) for the consultancy work with a realistic action plan. The date and timeframe for executing the evaluation will be jointly agreed between the consultants and NRC.

However, the evaluation field work should ideally be completed before the end of 2012.

Applications for the Consultant can be applied separately or as a team or by a firm. 

If the Consultant plans to undertake the evaluation together with co-consultant (s) the CV (s) shall be presented during application. 

All applications should be submitted electronically through www.nrc.no. 

The deadline for submission is on Monday 26th November 2012.

For the complete terms of reference of the evaluation and for more details on the submission of an application, please visit: www.nrc.no

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Marketing Officer Job in KNLS Kenya

Applications are invited for the following position:

Marketing Officer - Scale 7 (I Post)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer

• Develop and implement marketing plans and strategies for knls Board services and products.
• Ensure that all Library products and services are well known by the different publics.
• Conduct regular customers’ satisfaction surveys.
• Conduct market surveys to ensure that the library positions itself in the market.
• Ensure that the image of the library is brought out in the best way possible.
• Ensure that all the marketing materials are available for the exercise.
• Co-ordinating marketing activities in all the branches.
• Carry out promotion activities with a view of increasing demand for KNLS services.
• Timely preparation of reports

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Marketing or Business related filed
• Professional qualification in marketing from a recognized institution
• Be a member of a marketing professional body
• Have served for at least three (3) years in medium to large organization
• Computer literate

Requirements/Attributes:

• Team player and result oriented individual willing to work long hours.
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• High integrity and dependability

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application giving full details of your qualifications, experience and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials.

Send application and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications plus your CV so as to reach this office by 7.12.12 and address as shown here below.

The Director
Kenya National Library Service
P O Box 30573 – 00100
NAIROBI

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Roche Medical Manager Job in Kenya

Medical Manager:

East Africa

The position

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement and localise clinical research strategy in alignment with global product development for the specific portfolio.
• Formulate and develop local marketing strategies, product and disease specific messages in alignment with global strategies for assigned products dependant on the lifecycle of the product.
• Develop and maintain key opinion leader relationships to ensure endorsement of the product
• Develop and formulate Medical Marketing Plan in line with Marketing strategy
• Understand and apply knowledge of Evidence Based Medicine
• Attend and participate actively in Product teams, international business team and Sales team meetings
• Train and provide Medical support on related products and disease areas to all members of the product teams
• Plan, implement and adhere to Product research budget plan
• Planning and Implementation of Clinical Studies as required in line with regulations and Roche SOPs
• Respond to medical related queries from Doctors & Specialists

The successful candidate should be in possession of:

• MBCHB degree
• Previous Medical Marketing experience will be an advantage

The following special skills are key to this role:

• Ability to understand, analyse and interpret medical data and convert this to business applicability
• Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adopt and abide to values and procedures that reflect organisational and professional norms.
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently under high levels of pressure
• Computer literacy (MS Office package )

Who you are

• You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies, and where a job title is not considered the
• final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
• The next step is yours. To apply forward your application together with a detailed CV for the attention of: Simplicity

Paneng , on simplicity.paneng@roche.com by 21 Nov 2012.

Late applications will not be considered.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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AKU Radiologist, Paediatric Intensivist, and Epidemiologist Jobs in Kenya

Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, international University first established in 1983, with 11 teaching sites in eight countries. 

It is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. Since 2001, AKU has offered academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in East Africa.

The Aga Khan University and Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi invite applications for the positions below:

Full Time Faculty And Consultant Radiologist

• The Full Time Faculty and Consultant Radiologist will be responsible for acquiring and interpreting various types of medical images including Radiographs, Computerized Tomography Scan (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound images to diagnose medical conditions. 
• S/he will teach residents and carry out research in defined areas as well as areas of professional interest and knowledge.
  The successful candidate should have a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or MBCHB) and post-graduate in Diagnostic Radiology (M.Med Radiology) or its equivalent. 
• S/he should have at least two years’ experience in similar position. 
• S/he must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practioners and Dentist Board and have specialist recognition in Radiology.

Full Time Faculty and Consultant Paediatric Intensivist

• The Full Time Faculty and Consultant Paediatric Intensivist will provide clinical leadership in the paediatric emergency department and ensure quality management of all critically ill children in the paediatric intensive care unit and the high dependency unit. 
• S/he will also coordinate teaching of critical and emergency care to paediatric residents and carry out research in defined areas as well as areas of professional interest and knowledge.
  The successful candidate should have a degree in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or MBCHB) and postgraduate in Paediatrics (M.Med Paediatrics) or its equivalent. 
• S/he should have at least one year’s experience in similar position. 
• S/he must be registered with the Kenya Medical Practioners and Dentist Board and have specialist recognition in Critical Care Paediatrics

Epidemiologist

• The Epidemiologist will contribute to the development of institutional population based research capacity within identified Faculty of Health Sciences priority areas through funded grants, teaching and providing guidance to learners and faculty. 
• S/he will be involved in grant writing, research, teaching and methodology support.
  Applicants should have PhD in Epidemiology or other health related fields such as biostatistics, demography or their equivalent. 
• S/he should have a minimum of four years’ experience in similar position. 
• The successful candidate should also have demonstrated ability for independent scientific publication in peer review journals.
• Applicants should have a Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or equivalent with a Degree / Masters as an added advantage. 
• S/he should have a minimum 5 years of experience in a well reputed health care organization with at least 2 years’ experience in management

Applicants for all the above positions should be computer literate with excellent communication skills.

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, 

the Manager, Recruitment, 

Aga Khan University Hospital, 

Nairobi. P. O. Box 30270-00100, NAIROBI 

or by email to hr.recruitment@aku.edu so as to reach not later than 3rd December, 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Kenya High Teaching Jobs

Teaching Posts

The Kenya High School invites applications for the following teaching posts to be recruited by the Teachers Service Commission (T.S.C.);

•  German / Other subject (s)
• Art & Design / Other subject (s)
• Chemistry / Mathematics

Eligible candidates should meet the following basic requirements;

• Be Kenyan Citizens and below 45 years of age
• Be holders of diploma or degree certificates
• Be trained and qualified as post primary school teachers in relevant subjects
• Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission

Candidates should submit their applications enclosing C.V. day time telephone contacts, copies of relevant professional and academic certificates, and all other requirements to;

The Secretary B.O.G.
Kenya High School
P.O. BOX 30035 – 00100
Nairobi

so as to reach the school by 30th November, 2012

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IFC Research Consultants (Legal and Economic) Required for EAC Common Market Scorecard

World Bank Group
 

Investment Climate Advisory Services in Africa
 

EAC Investment Climate Program
 

Research Consultants (Legal and Economic)
 

Required for EAC Common Market Scorecard

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. 

We create opportunity for people to escape poverty and improve their lives. 

We do so by providing financing to help businesses employ more people and supply essential services, by mobilizing capital from others, and by delivering advisory services to ensure sustainable development.
 

IFC manages the Investment Climate Advisory Services of the World Bank Group which offers client governments a wide range of services to assist them in improving their investment climate. 

In Sub-Saharan Africa, the team has implemented reform programs for almost a decade, focusing on economy wide investment climate reforms, such as business registration and licensing, investment promotion, inspection reform, business taxation, trade logistics, regulatory governance and special economic zones.
 

As part of its framework of cooperation with the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, the World Bank Group is developing and publishing an EAC Common Market Scorecard to contribute to ongoing monitoring of implementation of the EAC common market protocol. 

The World Bank Group is assembling a team of individual research specialists, macro-economists and legal researchers to undertake parts of this assignment. 

Eligible consultants are hereby invited to submit expressions of interest. 

Consulting firms need not apply. 

The positions are as follows:
 

1. Assignment Title: 1087904 – Lead Research Specialist 

(One Position)
 

To lead the design and management of the EAC Common Market Scorecard research process, according to the methodology note developed for the process.
 

2. Assignment Title: 1087833 – Macro-economist 

(One Position)
 

To lead development of economic indicators that will track trade and investment performance in the East African Community as part of the EAC Common Market Scorecard.
 

3. Assignment Title: 1088202 – Lead Legal Researcher for Free Movement of Goods 

(One Position)
 

To lead the research design, data collection & analysis, index construction and writing chapter report for Free Movement of Goods articles of EAC protocol.
 

4. Assignment Title: 1088206 – Lead Legal Researcher for Free Movement of Services 

(One Position)

To lead the research design, data collection & analysis, index construction and writing chapter report for Free Movement of Services articles of EAC protocol.
 

5. Legal Researchers for Free Movement of Capital (Five Positions)
 

To administer in-country data collection & analysis for the “Freedom of Movement of Capital in EAC” chapter of the EAC Common Market Scorecard.

Requires familiarity with financial services law in the specified country and be registered in the roll of advocates.
 

5.1 Assignment Title: 1089257 - Legal Researcher (BURUNDI)
 

5.2 Assignment Title: 1089309 - Legal Researcher (KENYA)
 

5.3 Assignment Title: 1089297 - Legal Researcher (RWANDA)
 

5.4 Assignment Title: 1089306 - Legal Researcher (TANZANIA)
 

5.5 Assignment Title: 1089301 - Legal Researcher (UGANDA)
 

IFC offers rewarding careers in a multi-functional, multicultural and global environment. More information about these positions will be found by going to the World Bank Group eConsultant2 (https://wbgeconsult2.worldbank.org/wbgec/index.html) and checking the assignment title numbers. 

Expressions of Interest should be submitted, in English, electronically, through the same portal. 

Deadline for all applications is 22 November, 2012. 

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Software Developers Attachment Jobs in Kisumu Kenya

Title: A 6 Month Software Developers Attachment 

(2 urgently needed)

About us
 

My Expert Desk Services is the leading business process outsourcing firm in Kenya with the head office in Kisumu.
 

We are outsourcing information technology, accounting and internet marketing services.
 

We serve clients in USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Kenya and places.
 

Description:
 

We are looking for a software developers graduates who are looking for opportunities to get attached to a leading IT firm.
 

This is a six month period after which a decision will be arrived at whether to absorb or release to the job market.
 

Duties

• Forming part of a larger teams developing systems
• Architecting systems
• Analyzing systems
• Providing support on routine jobs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Development or IT/ computer science with major in software development or associated degree in software development
• Must have personal computer/laptop or unlimited access to a laptop/PC
• Must be willing to take or participate in challenging tasks.
• Must be willing to dedicate at least 6 hours daily

Skills Desired
 

For you to be considered;
 

1. You must be strong in Java and its libraries, PHP, C#, Python and or PHP frameworks like codeigniter, Yii, cake php.
 

2. You have demonstrated skills in these programming languages in the form of any completed application.
 

N/B
 

1. We need those who will be reporting to the office as normal employees when required.
 

2. You need to have your own working Laptop.
 

3. Sometimes we may require people to work from homes so personal computer or laptop is a MUST.

Additional Information
 

We are working on major applications developments and only need smart, skilled and knowledgeable people. If you know you can’t be part of this team under stated conditions, DO NOT APPLY.

Remuneration
 

We will offer an allowance  of Ksh.5,000 monthly. 

If you prove to have exceptional skills, you will be given a better offer immediately.

Send your CV and cover letter to the email or hand deliver to the office, addressed to:

General Manager
My Expert Desk Services ltd
Lower Ogata Street,
Opanga Building Second Floor Room 6
P.o Box 3110 Kisumu 40100
Tel: 057 20 21 501/0724481087
 

Or email jobs@myexpertdesk.com

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