Amnesty International Volunteer for the Great Lakes Team Career Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Volunteer for the Great Lakes Team 

Job Ref: 0907
 

Directorate: Global Operations
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Type: Volunteer 
 

Amnesty International is looking for a volunteer to assist the Great Lakes Team in their work. The volunteer should be available for a minimum of 3 days a week and preferably 5 days, for 6 months. The contract can be extended or renewed by mutual agreement.

Although the volunteer’s role will be supervised, he/she will be expected to work independently, use their initiative and manage their own tasks. Willingness to undertake some routine administrative tasks is crucial.

Projects may be devised by the team in collaboration with the volunteer, which will aim to assist the team in fulfilling its strategic objectives, while making the best use of the volunteer’s own skills, interests and experience.

Volunteering at Amnesty International, one of the world’s leading human rights organizations, can provide valuable experience and you will receive work references at the completion of your assignment. 

However, please note that volunteering does not lead directly to employment with Amnesty International.

The successful volunteer would be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Press monitoring and electronic filing: Monitor newspapers and other online media on a daily basis.
• Databases: Maintaining and updating logs on a number of human rights issues, and others.
• Filing: Assist with electronic filing and with filing of hardcopy material.
• Administrative support: Assist with tasks such as photocopying, mailing, event organization, and organizing contacts.

We would expect the successful volunteer to have the following skills and experience:

• Interest in and knowledge of the social, political and human rights context of DRC and the Great Lakes Region.
• Background through study, work or other experience in a relevant area, such as human rights, law, international relations, political science or social sciences.
• Commitment to Amnesty International’s mandate.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft word and excel.
• Fluent written and spoken English and French.

NB: Only applicants who have eligibility, i.e. Kenyan citizens or foreign students with a right to study and work in Kenya, will be considered for the above post.

Please note that any salary figure given is the gross figure, earnings will be subject to relevant local taxation.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Closing Date: 20 November 2014

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Republic of Kenya Youth Volunteer Programme Career Opportunities

Republic of Kenya

Youth Volunteer Programme

The Government of Kenya is recruiting Volunteers for an exciting 1 year programme. 

Are you unemployed and passionate about volunteering?

Do you meet these criteria?

• Age 22 -30
• Recent university graduate
• Interested in volunteering
• Interested in self-improvement
• Actively searching for a career
• Ambitious & self driven
• Hardworking
• Brave & adventurous
• Disciplined

Apply today by visiting: http://volunteer.presidency.go.ke 

eMail: volunteer@presidency.go.ke

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Techpreneur Magazine Volunteer Article Contributor Opportunities

Techpreneur Magazine is a new and fast growing web magazine covering technology and entrepreneurship in Kenya with a presence online and on social media. 

We are currently looking to fill the following positions:

Non-paid Opportunities

Guest posters: If you have a business or website in the technology or entrepreneurship sector and would like to boost your market visibility through guest posting this is a great opportunity for you.

Regular contributors: Are you an aspiring blogger, writer or journalist with a bias in technology or entrepreneurship? This is a great opportunity to make a name for yourself and establish yourself in the industry.

Opinion/ Editorials: Are you an industry player in the technology and entrepreneurship sectors? We’d love to share your opinions and views with our readers.

Paid Opportunities

Coming soon!

To apply please send one or two articles you’ve written and published in the past and a short bio of yourself to info (at) techpreneur.co.ke. 

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United Nations Volunteers Careers in Kenya

UN Volunteers Kenya Vacancies

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide.

Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. 

UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
 

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. 

In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.

In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct.

Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. 

This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.
 

National Volunteer Vacancies

• Conflict Monitors - Wajir, Moyale, Garissa & Isiolo.
• Smalls Arms Monitor – Nairobi.
• Human Resource Associate- Naorobi

Contract Period 6 Months renewable
 

Deadline of applications 12th June 2014
 

Expected starting date 1 July 2014
 

Application Process

For the full details requirements and application please visitwww.recruit.unvke.org

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Nutritionist, Receptionist Intern, Volunteer Nutritionist Jobs in Embu, Kenya

An upcoming Health & Nutrition Consultancy Firm in Embu County is looking for qualified persons to fill up the following positions:

Nutritionist/Dietitian. 

VA NO: P001/14

Job summary

• He/she will be responsible for running day-to-day activities of the firm under the guidance of the Board Members
• Offer comprehensive nutrition care services to clients
• Participate in relevant internal and external events such as meetings, workshops and trainings.
• In close collaboration with the Board Members assist in drafting, editing and finalizing articles for the nutrition updates/technical series.
• Attend board meetings and other relevant health & nutrition stakeholder’s forums.

 

Minimum qualifications:

Candidates Must:

• Be holders of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics or above from a recognized college in Kenya
• Be registered with Kenya Nutritionists & Dietetics Institute (KNDI)
• Should be computer literate
• Have strong critical thinking and writing ability
• Have strong communication skills
• Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Willing to learn and apply new analytical approaches
• Strong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in ENA for SMART an added advantage
• Willing to relocate to Embu
• Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage
• Possess previous work experience in a clinical set up is an added advantage

Front Office/Receptionist Intern. 

VA NO: P002/14

Job summary

• To assist our clients and staff efficiently, courteously and professionally in all front office and related functions.
• To maintain our standards of service at all times.
• They have to reflect our atmosphere and convey a sincere welcome to all our clients and coordinate management with clients, staff and business.
• Coordination of general maintenance of office equipment and overall office cleanliness.
• General Administrative / Clerical Support to the Management Team – Job holder will also be required to carry out other various administrative duties for the rest of the Management team based at the Firm Office.
• Maintain Registers – receiving and sorting incoming mail and deliveries, official documents and staff correspondence.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Certificate / O’ Level (Mean Grade C+) - Essential
• Diploma in Secretarial / Front Office / Customer Services- Desired
• Secretarial Skills – Desired.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite- Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint & Ms Outlook.
• Ability to operate standard/modern office equipment, including but not limited to computers, telephone systems, copiers and facsimile machines. Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Previous working experience in the health sector is an added advantage.
• Willing to relocate to Embu.
• Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage

Volunteer Nutritionist/Dietitian. 

VA NO: P003/14

Job summary

• S/he will assist the Nutritionist in carrying out his/her daily responsibilities.
• Responsible for nutrition assessment and follow up visits

Minimum qualifications

• Currently a Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics student in a recognized college in Kenya or have cleared college in the last 2 years and with no working experience
• Should be computer literate and have strong communication skills
• Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Willing to learn and apply new analytical approaches
• Strong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in ENA for SMART an added advantage
• Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage

If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and copies of your academic certificates and other relevant testimonials to:

The Director
P.O. Box 21725 – 00100
GPO. Nairobi

Clearly indicate the position applied for and Vacancy Number on the envelope. 

Deadline for submitting applications (hard copies only) is February 25th 2014.

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Handicap International Volunteer Opportunity in Kitale Kenya

Call for Volunteer
 

Introduction
 

Handicap international (HI) is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and development. 

A strong emphasis sis placed on empowering persons with disabilities and their representatives, through their full participation into mainstream development processes and the provision of appropriate and accessible social, health and rehabilitation services, in order to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Context analysis
 

Handicap international is implementing a child protection project 'Ubuntu care: confronting sexual violence against children with disability in Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi'. 

In Kenya the project geographical coverage is Trans-Nzoia County. 

The project aims to address the root causes and mitigate the consequences of violence against children especially those with disabilities. 

Handicap International seeks to engage volunteer to contribute to the project implementation process as well as learn from the great experience Handicap International is extending towards this important project.
 

During the period of engagement, the volunteer will be supervised by the project manage and expected to work closely with the project team to realize the following objectives;
 

Objectives
 

1. To support in the consultancy processes of the resource mapping and assessment of existing laws, policies and services.
 

2. To co-facilitate legal matters during capacity building sessions for implementing partners.
 

3. To assist in implementation of activities on legal protection of child survivors
 

Tasks under objective 1

• Attend the orientation meeting and other subsequent meetings for the consultancy work under the resource mapping assignment and develop the minutes for records/reference purpose..
• Keep the track of the timeline for the consultancy and inform the project manager of the progress.
• Participate in discussions on determining minimum package on child protection services
• Participate in mobilization of partners for the resource mapping exercise and workshops

Tasks under objective 2

• Participate in the development of handouts to be utilized during capacity building workshop for partners
• Support in organizing trainings/workshops for partners
• Co -facilitate pre-test and post test for planned workshops targeting implementing partners.
• Participate in making follow up of action plans developed during trainings to ensure they are implemented.

Task under Objective 3

• Support in organizing for open forums (Tango talks) in collaboration with stakeholders in the judiciary system.
• Support community gender representatives in rolling out support at hearing (SAH) activities
• Participate in establishing a link between probono lawyers and the community to create a community response system towards child protection.
• Support implementing partners in mobilizing the community for community open forums (Tango talks)
• Participate in the open forums (Tango talk’s)

Expected Results

• Reports of activities and trainings done
• Training modules developed for legal matters
• Final report at the end of the volunteer period.

Duration of the volunteership

• From 15th August to 15th November 2013 with a possibility of extension

Requirements for the volunteer

• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution or social sciences.
• Experience in child rights and protection programming is an added advantage
• Ready to gain hands on experience for at least 3 months
• Proven networking and collaboration with stakeholders and beneficiaries
• A letter of recommendation from previous employer
• Should have a Personal Accident insurance cover
• Strong organizing and interpersonal skills
• Computer and internet literate
• Should be a self-starter and able to equally work with minimal supervision.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications together with an updated curriculum vitae (including three referees with their current contacts and email addresses) on or before 12th August, 2013 to email address:- recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke.
 

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Volunteer position - Kitale”
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A SALARIED POSITION AND THE VOLUNTEER SHALL BE BASED IN KITALE

Do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply

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Jahwar Amber Fund Blogging Opportunity

About JAF

The Jahwar Amber Fund is part of the Unitarian movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and conservatism. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. 

We place particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men. We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies.
 

We are a green think tank, a local policy network, and are active in ecology, spiritual democracy and human rights in East Africa with 3 offices across Kenya.
 

Our Regional Office for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District of Kajiado County since 2012.
 

Jahwar Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a community based organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with fundraising.
 

The JAF Blogger Executive Volunteer!
 

This one is tasty! Our Balozi Journal Program is looking for a Blogger Outreach Executive to help with their engagement and outreach. We produce cutting-edge, innovative content and are in need of a highly sociable person to build the online relationships necessary to spread the word and seed quality links to support the JAF strategy.
 

As the Blogger Outreach Executive you will be working closely with the creative team, using editorial judgement as well as working on who sees the content produced.

The company is based in charity but the role is in the content creation branch and will be largely about building relationships online, and is a hybrid between online PR and JAF. 

This role is custom built for a sociable, proactive candidate who is as happy on the telephone as they are in social media. 

This is not a charity role but a reasonable level of numeracy as well as taking pleasure in task-solving is a bonus.

This organisation is smart and it has produced smart internship enterprise; our innovation
is valued from the bottom all the way up. Their mantra is that ‘a good idea is a good idea’.

Here is a great opportunity to work in a gloriously cool office in Kajiado West where innovative content is mixed with cutting-edge diplomacy. 

You will start learning as soon as you walk through the door of our field office and build invaluable
relationships as part of a leading organisation with plans for further growth.
 

A bit about us... (since you asked).

We're not like other recruiters. really, we're not.
 

A reason for that - we don't make a penny from placing you. We provide a free service to the market (and naturally it's free for you too). It means you'll only ever get real advice from us - we'll never sell to you. It also means that our client base for entry level jobs is much, much bigger than other recruiters so you'll get more jobs under one roof (ours).
 

We send our intern Matt (www.jauufc.net/meet-matt) into the digital market to act as your eyes and ears, sharing his experiences and learnings in his blog. There's loads of other useful stuff on our very own blog as well - have a nose around our Entry-level pages and you'll find tips on your CV, cover letter, interview preparation, a glossary and loads more (not to mention our dazzling Digital Agency Star Chart).
 

Why? 

Good question. It's about growing our charity network - it's a good way to get to know people like you who are looking to enter the digital market. It's a pretty small market once you get in, so it's good for us to know you, to have helped you, for you to feel like you can trust us
 

What of the online sites? 

We have a wordpress blog and a facebook page (www.jauufc.wordpress.com / www.facebook.com/jauufc ) which will form part of your working domains. 

You will be our executive blogging volunteer!
 

What you will actually do:

• Acquire high quality links on behalf of our clients
• Data-mining the web for potential link prospects
• Building and managing relationships with potential blogger partners and webmasters
• Manage production of articles and blog posts to be submitted to link partners
• Take part in creative link building brainstorms
• Develop creative link ideas with the support of team leaders
• Undertake link removals where required
• Provide on page optimisation support
• Copy editing and content generation

Application Process
 

To be considered for the blogging executive, please forward the following materials by July 12, 2013:
 

1. A cover letter in which you state:

• that you understand the blogging is unpaid
• where you found the blogging vacancy posting
• your specific dates of online availability
• the number of hours you will be able to work each week
• why you would like to blog about at the Fund, your specific interests related to human rights work, and your language abilities

2. A resume
 

3. The names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references
 

4. A short writing sample (no more than three pages) on a topic of your choice; a paper from an academic course is acceptable.
 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please submit all application materials via email to wnyokabi@yahoo.com ; adhengo@libero.it
 

Possible blogger inquiries may be addressed to the Director of Programs on 0733867644

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TEREF Emergency WASH Volunteer Officer Job in Kenya

Emergency WASH Volunteer Officer - TEREF
 

Job Location: Nairobi - St John Programs in Kenya (SJKP) Headquarters
 

Job Description:
 

For nearly 83 years St John Programs in Kenya has been on the forefront in facilitating sustainable appropriate, affordable health and development to the hard to reach and poor of the poor communities. 

We work with communities, our dedicated volunteers, Government line ministries and various relevant departments and likeminded stakeholders to deliver this.
 

Our Approach
 

St John Kenya Programs has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to health, economic development, disasters, Conflicts and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
 

Program Background
 

For nearly 83 years SJKP has been on the forefront in facilitating sustainable appropriate, affordable health and development to the hard to reach and poor of the poor communities. 

We work with communities, our dedicated volunteers, Government line ministries and various relevant departments and likeminded stakeholders to deliver this.
 

Our Approach
 

St John Kenya Programs has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to health, economic development, disasters, Conflicts and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
 

The Tana River Emergency Program (TEREF)
 

During the recent inter ethnic clashes conflicts in Tana River, more than 100 people were confirmed died, hundreds of households displaced, houses and livelihoods were destroyed. Hospitals and clinics were overwhelmed by the increased number of patients, and their supplies rapidly depleted. 

Nurses and doctors from ‘wrong’ communities had to flee for their lives even as tensions and ethnic animosity escalated. Hundreds had gone through traumatic experiences; women and children had been forced to flee their only shelters and homes. 

Majority of the IDPS have now been integrated into communities around, however poor Sanitation and hygienic practices   have rendered many children susceptible to life threatening diseases like diarrhoea and Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI). Normalcy is slowly returning, although inter-ethnic cohesion is still a dream that is yet to be realized  

Since  February 2013 SJKP in partnership  with MoH and other stakeholders  with support from the International Office designed the TEREF
 

The main objective of the programme is to improve the holistic well being of victims of adversarial groups in Tana River, specifically women and Children
 

Program outcome: increased resilience and coping mechanism levels among women and children at risk in Tana River County through the following key strategic interventions

Job Summary

The WASH Officer’s main tasks lie in the assessment, analysis and prioritization of urgent WASH response needs, the designing, implementation and coordination of emergency WASH interventions, and the training of local staff and stakeholders in WASH related topics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assessment

• Provide water, sanitation and hygiene sectoral leadership and expertise in relevant needs assessments and analysis.
• Conduct initial rapid assessment of current situation in collaboration with health workers and affected population; determine priorities and immediate activities and resources.
• Represent SJKP to stakeholders and Governmental and non-Governmental agencies
• Assess in-country resources and capacities (human, material and financial) for response with relevant staff and agencies.

2. Programme Design

• Define aims and objectives of the overall WASH response programme.
• Design an appropriate overall response to the current emergency, taking into account the needs of the community; the current levels of capacity and cooperation within the Health structures; and eventual expanding of current programs.
• Select and design water systems including source selection (ground water, surface water), abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems and/or the rehabilitation of old systems.
• Select and design the most appropriate form of sanitation system (to include excreta disposal, vector control, solid waste disposal, drainage) taking full account of local conditions, resources, customs and cultural norms.
• Select and design, in collaboration with other actors a suitable hygiene promotion strategy
• Ensure that issues of protection, gender, livelihoods, DRR and environmental impact, operation and maintenance and sustainability are factored into the programme design.
• Ensure Sphere standards both qualitative and quantitative are considered and any departures documented.
• Develop letters of intent, concept papers, budgets and proposals in respect of the above.

3. Response Management and Implementation

• Plan and manage WASH programme in a phased and prioritised manner with full consultation and co-ordination with SJKP staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision- making around WASH issues.
• Organize with the logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all activities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (emphasis in Water/Public Health/Sanitation)
• 1+ years of relevant work experience (minimum of 1 years in humanitarian situations; camp settings a plus)
• Experience in emergency response, including rapid assessments and needs analysis
• Experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian contexts
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of public health issues
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Sense of humor
• Fluency in English (both oral and written skills)

Applications to be emailed to lotern.brown@stjohnkenya.org

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TEREF Emergency WASH Volunteer Officer Job in Kenya

Emergency WASH Volunteer Officer - TEREF
 

Job Location: Nairobi - St John Programs in Kenya (SJKP) Headquarters
 

Job Description:
 

For nearly 83 years St John Programs in Kenya has been on the forefront in facilitating sustainable appropriate, affordable health and development to the hard to reach and poor of the poor communities. 

We work with communities, our dedicated volunteers, Government line ministries and various relevant departments and likeminded stakeholders to deliver this.
 

Our Approach
 

St John Kenya Programs has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to health, economic development, disasters, Conflicts and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
 

Program Background
 

For nearly 83 years SJKP has been on the forefront in facilitating sustainable appropriate, affordable health and development to the hard to reach and poor of the poor communities. 

We work with communities, our dedicated volunteers, Government line ministries and various relevant departments and likeminded stakeholders to deliver this.
 

Our Approach
 

St John Kenya Programs has been forging partnerships with communities in need to address complex problems related to health, economic development, disasters, Conflicts and nutrition, and building effective governance and institutions.
 

The Tana River Emergency Program (TEREF)
 

During the recent inter ethnic clashes conflicts in Tana River, more than 100 people were confirmed died, hundreds of households displaced, houses and livelihoods were destroyed. Hospitals and clinics were overwhelmed by the increased number of patients, and their supplies rapidly depleted. 

Nurses and doctors from ‘wrong’ communities had to flee for their lives even as tensions and ethnic animosity escalated. Hundreds had gone through traumatic experiences; women and children had been forced to flee their only shelters and homes. 

Majority of the IDPS have now been integrated into communities around, however poor Sanitation and hygienic practices   have rendered many children susceptible to life threatening diseases like diarrhoea and Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI). Normalcy is slowly returning, although inter-ethnic cohesion is still a dream that is yet to be realized  

Since  February 2013 SJKP in partnership  with MoH and other stakeholders  with support from the International Office designed the TEREF
 

The main objective of the programme is to improve the holistic well being of victims of adversarial groups in Tana River, specifically women and Children
 

Program outcome: increased resilience and coping mechanism levels among women and children at risk in Tana River County through the following key strategic interventions

Job Summary

The WASH Officer’s main tasks lie in the assessment, analysis and prioritization of urgent WASH response needs, the designing, implementation and coordination of emergency WASH interventions, and the training of local staff and stakeholders in WASH related topics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assessment

• Provide water, sanitation and hygiene sectoral leadership and expertise in relevant needs assessments and analysis.
• Conduct initial rapid assessment of current situation in collaboration with health workers and affected population; determine priorities and immediate activities and resources.
• Represent SJKP to stakeholders and Governmental and non-Governmental agencies
• Assess in-country resources and capacities (human, material and financial) for response with relevant staff and agencies.

2. Programme Design

• Define aims and objectives of the overall WASH response programme.
• Design an appropriate overall response to the current emergency, taking into account the needs of the community; the current levels of capacity and cooperation within the Health structures; and eventual expanding of current programs.
• Select and design water systems including source selection (ground water, surface water), abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems and/or the rehabilitation of old systems.
• Select and design the most appropriate form of sanitation system (to include excreta disposal, vector control, solid waste disposal, drainage) taking full account of local conditions, resources, customs and cultural norms.
• Select and design, in collaboration with other actors a suitable hygiene promotion strategy
• Ensure that issues of protection, gender, livelihoods, DRR and environmental impact, operation and maintenance and sustainability are factored into the programme design.
• Ensure Sphere standards both qualitative and quantitative are considered and any departures documented.
• Develop letters of intent, concept papers, budgets and proposals in respect of the above.

3. Response Management and Implementation

• Plan and manage WASH programme in a phased and prioritised manner with full consultation and co-ordination with SJKP staff and other agencies both governmental and non-governmental.
• Ensure gender is fully considered throughout the project cycle with women being enabled to influence decision- making around WASH issues.
• Organize with the logistics and finance departments materials and support needed for all activities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (emphasis in Water/Public Health/Sanitation)
• 1+ years of relevant work experience (minimum of 1 years in humanitarian situations; camp settings a plus)
• Experience in emergency response, including rapid assessments and needs analysis
• Experience in hygiene promotion in humanitarian contexts
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and sound knowledge of public health issues
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Sense of humor
• Fluency in English (both oral and written skills)

Applications to be emailed to lotern.brown@stjohnkenya.org

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SDFA Production Volunteer Jobs in Kenya

SDFA-Kenya is a non governmental organization operating across Kenya. We are currently seeking up to 4 volunteers to help in producing a product from Wednesday to Thursday.

Requirements: at least form four education, between 18 and 30 years old.

A daily stipend will be provided.

Kindly call 020 2422516 or 0722 887634 and ask for Miller.

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Job and Vacancies at Wild Love Festival (Lukenya Hills)

Opportunities at Wild Love Festival.
 

Wild Love Festival is a 3-day non-stop music, nature, and adventure festival featuring world-class entertainment of many genres, with a positive message for our time. 

 

The festival to be held on the 7th to 9th December 2012 at Lukenya Hills is a celebration of our connection to each other. The most unusual festival hosts Wife Carrying competitions, Mud Soccer championships, Hennessy Wild Lounge, kids zone, WineFEST, Fun Photo Contest and many more.

Do you love fun, music, nature and people? Wow! You are energetic and can survive 72 hours with minimal sleep and stay alert? Then Wild Love Festival is looking for you.
 

Festival Coordinator- reporting to the Executive Producer& Sustainability Director, you will produce all 

elements of a festival. Be a highly motivated and organized individual and understands all elements of producing a festival, project management, production, operational logistics and delivery. You must be proficient in working with artistes and celebs. 

 

Roles and responsibility include:- Oversees festival secretariat, manage festival layout, liaise with sponsors and suppliers and provide functional festival facilities. Ensure safety of festival facilities and maintenance. Observe festival sustainability objectives and coordinate environmental regulation at the festival. Secure all permits and adhere to regulations.

Stage & Festival Production - You will coordinate production and stage activities with festival official production partners. Coordinate the official program. You must be conversant with sound and lighting and ready to work long hours.
 

Security Coordinators (2 posts)- Oversee festival safety, coordinate all safety measures including fire services, Kenya Police, private security, hospital, emergency services and first aid. Must be assertive and have respectable personality to ensure that WLF patrons enjoy a positive experience through meeting security needs and promoting a safe and nurturing leisure environment.

Festival Promo Stewards (70 posts) preferably smart college ladies, conversant with events ushering, can sell anything, alert, honest, trustworthy, respectable, energetic, with swag and cute ladies only. To work in shifts and must be 20 years. Those with social media, marketing, accounting, environment and public relations experience can apply.

WLF Volunteers: Volunteering gives you access to WLF in exchange for two to three eight (8) hours shift at various festival activities. This is a great opportunity to get involved, enjoy and become part of WLF. Volunteers get free entry, free meals, transport and earn commissions for festival merchandise sales. You must be 20years of age and preferably college folks. 

 

Write to indicate your volunteer interest based on above positions stating your availability, location, experience. 

 

Alcoholics and drugs not welcomed.
 

Those interested to write a 200 words application letter stating interest, place of residence, availability and experience.

 

Email: wildlovefestival@gmail.com. 

 

Closing date 14th October 2012. 

 

NO CVs please. 

 

All positions are PART-TIME. 

 

No canvassing or bribes. 

 

For further info www.wildlovefestival.com

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Water Action Groups Volunteer Jobs in Kenya

Water Services Regulatory Board
Re-Advertisement

The deadline for receiving applications is 13th August, 2012.

Please note that service in WAGs is purely voluntary and will not be salaried. However, some relevant costs incurred in undertaking the functions will be re-imbursed.

Inviting Volunteers To Serve As Members Of Water Action Groups

The Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) is a statutory body established through the Water Act 2002 and is charged with setting rules and enforcing standards that guide the sector towards ensuring that consumers are protected and have access to efficient, adequate, affordable and sustainable services.

Acknowledging a need for strengthening participation and empowerment of consumers in realizing their human right to water and sanitation, Wasreb seeks to work with suitable citizens who will be charged with facilitating effective consumer engagement in water services. This is with a view to improving water service delivery to Kenyans.

Serving under structures to be referred to as Water Action Groups (WAGs), successful candidates will be expected to discharge the following functions:

• Assist Wasreb, Water Services Boards (WSBs) and Water Service Providers (WSPs) in providing information on water services and in building consumer awareness on institutional mandates in service delivery
• Sensitize consumers on their rights and responsibilities
• Channel bottom-up feedback to WSPs, WSBs, and Wasreb on access to water services, service quality and consumer orientation
• Facilitate consumer participation in decisions related to water services
• Serve as a negotiation partner for WSPs and WSBs in following up unresolved and longstanding consumer complaints and facilitating conflict resolution between WSPs/WSBs and consumers
• Assist WSPs in detecting and tackling unlawful behaviour of consumers
• Support Wasreb in the monitoring of compliance of WSPs and WSBs with service standards/benchmarks through a better information flow from the grassroots level
• Provide linkages between water sector institutions and consumers, residents associations, civil society, community based organizations, faith based groups and other groupings within the community
• Compile quarterly work plans and budgets and submit periodic reports to WSPs, WSBs and Wasreb.

Water Action Group members will be trained to be able to effectively discharge their functions.

Applications are solicited from persons meeting the following criteria:

• Be a resident in the service area of the respective WSP
• Be willing and available to serve on voluntary basis and undergo training;
• Have a regular source of income;
• Not be an office holder of a political party or a relative of current staff members of the WSP, WSB or Wasreb;
• Not have any business interests in his/her dealings with the WSP/WSB;
• Have no criminal record and provide a certificate of good conduct;
• Be of adult age and a mature person;
• Have a good record of paying utility bills if connected to the water and sewerage network. If not connected, have a letter of introduction from the area chief;
• Provide a credible reference indicating that she/he is of sociable character and able to interact constructively with people of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds;
• Have some knowledge on the water and sanitation sector;
• Have as a minimum an O-level certification;
• Be computer literate;
• Be preferably a member of reputable, registered and active Resident Association or Community Based Organization (CBO) or be proposed by the same;

Female applicants and people with special needs are encouraged to apply. Members of Previous Water Action Groups may also apply.

Applications should be channeled to the address in the area the volunteer resides and is willing to serve. Please send your application and CV to one of the preferred addresses below:

Applicants for Nairobi
(Area served by Nairobi Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Athi Water Services Board
P.O. Box 45283-00100 Nairobi

Applicants for Kakamega
(Area Served by Kakamega/Busia Water Supply)
The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
P.O. Box 673-50100 Kakamega

Applicants Kisumu
(Area Served by Kisumu Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board
P.O. Box 3325 Kisumu

Applicants for Mombasa
(Area Served by Mombasa Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Coast Water Services Board
P.O. Box 90417-80100 Mombasa

Applicants for Garissa
(Area Served by Garissa Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Northern Water Services Board
P.O. Box 495-70100 Garissa

Applicants for Embu
(Area Served by Embu Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Tana Water Services Board
P.O. Box 1292 Nyeri.

Applicants for Nakuru
(Area Served by Nakuru Urban Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Rift Valley Water Services Board
P.O. Box 2451 Nakuru.

Applicants for Athi River
(Area Served by Mavoko Water Company)
The Chief Executive Officer
Tanathi Water Services Board
KIDP Building ,Kalawa Road,
Private Bag, Kitui.

The deadline for receiving applications is 13th August, 2012.

Please note that service in WAGs is purely voluntary and will not be salaried. However, some relevant costs incurred in undertaking the functions will be re-imbursed.

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