Judicial Performance Improvement Project Programme Officers Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

The Judiciary
 

Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP)
 

Credit No. 5181-KE
 

The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP), (being implemented by the Judiciary of the Republic of Kenya) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Legal Researchers and Program Officers.

The Judiciary now invites application for the following position:
 

Position: Programme Officers (2)
 

Duty Station: Office of the Registrar Supreme Court (Nairobi)
 

Duration: Two Years Contract Renewable Annually
 

Reference: JPIP/RSC/PO
 

Job Summary: To coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate the Supreme Court’s Projects in liaison with the Judiciary, Development Partners and Government agencies.
 

Job Description:

• Provision of technical and logistic support to the Supreme Court in coordination, implementation, monitoring and supervision of the Court’s projects;
• Ensure timely submission of work plans, budgets, reports and other relevant documents, release of project funds and effective implementation of the project activities;
• Produce regular (monthly, quarterly and annually) progress reports (narrative and financial) to the RSC Secretariat on the implementation of project activities for the RSC.
• Identify bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimise or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Participate in regular (quarterly, annual) planning workshops for activities in the Office of the RSC;
• Participate in RSC project task/project teams;
• Liaison the Judiciary, development partners and Government agencies;
• Maintaining positive relationships with collaborators and other stakeholders including court users committees;
• Prepare briefs on diverse topics as requested;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the RSC.

Qualification and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, (Economics, International Relations, Development Studies) or an equivalent qualification; At least 2 years’ experience in project or program management duties;
• Have strong organizational and reporting skills; must be results oriented, a strong team player with outstanding interpersonal and coordination skills;
• Should have the following functional competencies -knowledge management and learning, sharing knowledge and experience and actively working towards continuing personal learning and applying newly acquired skills; development and operational effectiveness;
• At least 2 years’ experience in the field of designing concept notes and programmes proposals for funding by development partners, reviews and development of operational plans in general;
• Experience in undertaking office administrative duties, monitoring and providing implementation assistance is essential;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments with minimum supervision;
• Experience in project planning, logistics and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge and experience of Program Cycle Management processes;
• Ability to manage multiple high priority assignments and develop solutions to challenging non- routine problems;
• Strong computer skills, specifically hands-on experience in usage of MS-Office, MS Project.

Position: Programme Officers (2)
 
Duty Station: Office of the Registrar High Court (Nairobi)
 
Duration: Two Years Contract Renewable Annually
 
Reference: JPIP/RHC/PO
 
Job Summary: To enhance ongoing policy formulation and analysis and provide administrative support on projects within the Office of the Registrar High Court.
 
Job Description: Depending on the assigned Division, the Program Officer will carry out duties which will include, but not be limited to;

• Working closely with the Registrar High Court in managing the delivery of RHC programmes and activities.
• To develop work plans, budgets, reports and other relevant documents
• Identify bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimise or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Produce regular progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) to the RHC Secretariat on the implementation of project activities for the RHC.
• Participate in regular (quarterly, annual) planning workshops for activities in the Office of the RHC;
• Lead efforts for the mobilization of additional resources for the Office of the RHC;
• Participate in RHC project task/project teams;
• Liaison the Judiciary, development partners and Government agencies;
• Maintaining positive relationships with collaborators and other stakeholders at the national and regional level including court users committees.
• Prepare briefs on diverse topics as requested.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the RHC.

Qualification and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Development Studies, International Relations) At least 2 years’ experience in project or program management duties;
• Have strong organizational and reporting skills; must be results oriented, a strong team player with outstanding interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Should have the following functional competencies -knowledge management and learning, sharing knowledge and experience and actively working towards continuing personal learning and applying newly acquired skills; development and operational effectiveness.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the field of designing concept notes and programmes proposals for funding by development partners, reviews and development of operational plans in general;
• Experience in undertaking office administrative duties, monitoring and providing implementation assistance is essential;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments with minimum supervision;
• Experience in project planning, logistics and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge and experience of Program Cycle Management processes;
• Ability to manage multiple high priority assignments and develop solutions to challenging non- routine problems;
• Strong computer skills, specifically hands-on experience in usage of MS-Office, MS Project.

Position: Programme Officers (2)
 
Duty Station: Office of the Registrar Magistrates Court (Nairobi)
 
Duration: Two Years Contract Renewable Annually
 
Reference: JPIP/RMC/PO
 
Job Summary: To undertake project management work and provide ongoing support to projects and other tasks for the Registrar, Magistrates Court (RMC).
 
Job Description:

• Working closely with the Registrar Magistrate court in managing the delivery of RMC programmes and activities.
• To ensure timely submission of work plans, budgets, reports and other relevant documents, release of project funds and effective implementation of the project activities;
• Identify bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimise or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Produce regular progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) to the RMC Secretariat on the implementation of project activities for the RMC.
• Participate in regular (quarterly, annual) planning workshops for activities in the Office of the RMC;
• Lead efforts for the mobilization of additional resources for the Office of the RMC;
• Participate in RMC project task/project teams;
• Liaison the Judiciary, development partners and Government agencies;
• Maintaining positive relationships with collaborators and other stakeholders at the national and regional level including court users committees.
• Prepare briefs on diverse topics as requested.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the RMC.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (Economics, Development Studies, International Relations) At least 2 years’ experience in project or program management duties;
• Have strong organizational and reporting skills; must be results oriented, a strong team player with outstanding interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Should have the following functional competencies -knowledge management and learning, sharing knowledge and experience and actively working towards continuing personal learning and applying newly acquired skills; development and operational effectiveness.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the field of designing concept notes and programmes proposals for funding by development partners, reviews and development of operational plans in general;
• Experience in undertaking office administrative duties, monitoring and providing implementation assistance is essential;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments with minimum supervision;
• Experience in project planning, logistics and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge and experience of Program Cycle Management processes;
• Ability to manage multiple high priority assignments and develop solutions to challenging non- routine problems;
• Strong computer skills, specifically hands-on experience in usage of MS-Office, MS Project.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may obtain further information from the address below during office hours, 0800 hours to 1700 hours, Monday to Friday, exclusive of holidays.

Applications (clearly marked with reference number and the Position applied for) must be delivered to the address below on or before 2 December 2014 at 16.30HRs.

Address for delivery and/or obtaining further information.

Integrated Fiduciary Agent (IFA),
Judiciary Performance Improvement Project,
5th floor, Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road,
Nairobi, Kenya
 

Or if delivery by post 

Addressed and posted to:

Chief Registrar
ATT: Integrated Fiduciary Agent (IFA),
Judiciary Performance Improvement Project,
5th floor, Rahimtulla Tower, Upper Hill Road,
P.O. Box 30041-00100,

Nairobi, Kenya.

Chief Registrar
P. O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 2 2221221
Fax: 318172, Kenya, Nairobi

E-mail: chiefregistrar@judiciary.go.ke