World Vision Associate Director - Organization Development Job in Kenya Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: August 10 2011

Purpose of the position:

To advise and assist in the establishment of World Vision Kenya (WVK) strategy and organizational structures that build enhanced levels of performance and accountability across the organization and supporting this goal with an infrastructure of developmental and change management process, and programs that support our workforce and organizational design and development support to insure structures are in place that facilitate the achievement of organizational goals and strategies.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Educational requirements: University degree in HR, Business or related field. A relevant Masters degree would be desirable, coupled with senior HR experience.

Experience: Significant (10 – 12 years) functional and general experience in relevant field, 3 of these in a managerial position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to translate strategic imperatives into tangible and relevant WVK and local outcomes. Strategic Planning, Integration and Execution
• Track record in designing and implementing organizational frameworks across large national complex and values based organizations.
• Knowledge and experience in organization design and development that is contemporary, pragmatic and proven in execution linked to organizational performance.
• Experienced in developing or reviewing complex, national organizations and methodologies
• Experienced in an international environment and all associated requirements: cultural, legal, organizational, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially at Executive level
• Outstanding people and client relationship skills
• Demonstrable credibility with key stakeholders either within WV or externally
• Bias for action and capacity to deliver efficiently and effectively. Strong team management capabilities.
• Proven collaborator, coupled with experience in indirect leadership of teams and virtual teams to achieve strategic agenda.
• Strong demonstrable reserves of motivation and energy to embrace new challenges and craft impactful and sustained interventions in innovative ways
• Relevant field experience and understanding of the wider context within which World Vision operates.
• Clear and positive Christian faith commitment and capacity to provide leadership and guidance in this area
• Willingness and flexibility to travel nationally and internationally to address key client needs
• Strong Cross-Cultural Communication, Facilitation, Coaching and development skills across major cultural areas
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated capacity to work with a diverse senior group. Experienced in developing compelling business cases – including financial investment, quantitative and qualitative metrics and ROI.
• Understanding of business needs and drivers and ability to deliver value added solutions
• Sound understanding of contemporary practice in the specialist field and experience in successfully implementing outcomes in complex settings. Current in theory, practice and technology

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How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than August 10, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

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Consultancy Job in Kenya Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium Program Evaluation

Expression of Interest

Program Title: Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium: A Coordinated Response to the Global Food Crisis in Kenya

Grant No: DFD-A-00-09-00048-00

Subject: End of Program Evaluation

Evaluation Period: February 19, 2009 - September 30, 2011

Background

ARC program has three-year grant funding from USAID/OFDA. ARC consortium is led by Food for the Hungry Kenya (FH Kenya - Greater Marsabit, Sololo Moyale and Isiolo).

The other partners are World Vision (Turkana), CARE (Garissa, Mandera, Wajir and Moyale), Catholic Relief Services (CRS- Tharaka, Malindi, Makueni and Tana River) and Action Against Hunger International (ACF - Garbatulla).

The goal of ARC program is sustained access to food in vulnerable rural communities through enhanced resilience to shocks.

ARC strategy has two primary phases:

 

1. Immediate and short-term activities to mitigate the effects of the food crisis
2. Long-term sustainable activities that both strengthen and diversify livelihoods through viable economic opportunity.

The short-term responses target the poorest of the poor, in such a way that their lives and livelihoods are protected and productive community assets created/strengthened to benefit the long-term market linkage activities.

The long-term sustainable activities mainly focus on ARC program impact, targeting 663,778 practicing pastoralists and farmers among population of 1,994,555 people in the focus area.

Required

Pursuant to this grant, ARC Program will close out on 17th December 2011. ARC is therefore sourcing for an external consultant to undertake end of the program evaluation in October - November 2011.

The main objective is to assess ARC program impact, lessons learnt and best practices against program goal, objectives and approved plans.

Interested consultants/consultancy firms are invited to bids for the End of ARC Program Evaluation. Complete TOR and bidding documents for the assignment can be purchased at FH Kenya offices at a non - refundable fee of Kes 3,000/= not later than 5th August 2011 at 12.00 East African Time.

Consultants' Profile: Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience and skills in research, monitoring and evaluation of non-governmental community development structures, processes and programs
• High level, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of economies of pastoralism and natural resource management in ASALs and marginal lands
• Well-grounded in social sciences with excellent skills in strategy development and pastoralist-based approaches to development
• The lead consultant must have relevant academic qualification equivalent to at least a masters degree from an internationally accredited and recognized institution Proven experience in conducting participatory qualitative and quantitative evaluations
• Proven and high level statistical skills including design, data analysis and presentation
• Computer proficiency in statistical packages for both qualitative and quantitative data analysis in social sciences.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills

Completed technical and financial proposals should be clearly sealed and marked "TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: TENDER FOR ARC END OF PROGRAM EVALUATION" and "FINANCIAL PROPOSAL: TENDER FOR ARC END OF PROGRAM EVALUATION" should be delivered by hand to the addressed

The Country Director,
Food for the Hungry Kenya,
Life Ministry Centre,
3rd Floor, Jabavu Road, Hurlingham
P.O. Box 14978 - 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Receipt will not be acknowledged unless envelopes are delivered by hand.

Submission of proposal by Fax and Email is not allowed.

Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Egerton University Scholarships for Undergraduate Students in Kenya

Office of the Vice-Chancellor Endowment Fund Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Egerton University Endowment Fund was started in 2007 to provide scholarships for bright but needy undergraduate students in the continuing years.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for scholarships (Tuition and Accommodation) in the 2010/2011 academic year.

Twenty (20) Scholarships are available this academic year.

Eligibility for award includes the following:

1. Must be a Joint Admission Board (JAB) student. Self-sponsored students are NOT eligible
2. Must be a continuing student in the 2nd year and above
3. Should have an exemplary academic standing with a minimum and sustained Cumulative Weighted Average of 70.00 (First class honors)
4. Proof of need as evidenced by a needs assessment report from the Dean of Students

Applications must be made to the Director, Board of Undergraduate Studies and Attachment Programs enclosing the following.

1. Certified copies of the previous year(s) provisional transcripts.
2. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Chief Security Officer
3. A Needs Assessment Report from the Dean of Students.
4. A recommendation letter from the Chairman of Department and Dean of Faculty.
5. Copy of Student Identification card.
6. A 2-page Resume indicating affiliation to clubs and any other qualification as evidenced by certificates/testimonials.

Applicants will undergo a rigorous selection process which will include oral interviews.

Applications should be submitted to the Director, Board of Undergraduate Studies and Field Attachment Programs on or before 12th August 2011.

Egerton University is ISO 9001:2008 certified

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Ministry of Public Works Clerk of Works / Inspector of Works Correction Job in Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Public Works

Correction

Clerk of Works / Inspector of Works

The Ministry of Public Works is seeking to engage the above cadre of technical staff for a period of at least eighty (80 no) weeks to carry out post contract duties for a Multi-Million Project in Mombasa.

It is mandatory that each applicant meets the following basic requirements:-

 

• Possession of an Ordinary Diploma or a Higher Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of six (6) years' experience in the supervision of building construction works.
• Membership to the Institute of Clerk of Works Kenya will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in Kiswahili and English
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and make reports
• Ready to work long hours and Proficiency in Computers
• Exhibit understanding of duties and responsibilities of Clerk of Works / Inspector of Buildings for Building Construction.

Each application to be handwritten stating your current remuneration package and must be accompanied by two copies of the following documents:-

1. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Certificates and Testimonials
3. Personal Identification Number
4. National Identity Card
5. Two passport size photographs
6. Recommendation letters from two (2) referees in the Building, Construction or Civil Engineering industry with a minimum experience of not less than 10 years who may either be your employer or registered professional in the construction industry.

Applications should be submitted in enclosed plain sealed envelope clearly marked:
"APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS A CLERK OF WORKS" and to be delivered at the Chief Architect Registry on 12th Floor, Ministry of Public Works, Works Building, Nairobi Community Area, off Ngong Road or posted to the:

Chief Architect
Ministry of Public Works
P.O. Box 30734-00100
Nairobi

so as to be received on or before 1st August, 2011 at 10.00am.

Note: This is a correction of earlier advertisement on the same dated 21st July 2011

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Finance Officer Job in Kenya - Machakos Technical Training Institute

MTTI Job Group (K)

1 Post

Salary Scale: KSH 19,455 x 501 - 20,457 x 522 - 22,545 x 603 - 24,957 x 696 = KSH 26,349

Reporting to the principal, the Finance Officer will be the institute's financial advisor charged with the responsibility of coordinating staff and activities in the accounts department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection of the institute's revenue and daily updating of relevant accounting books.
• Overseeing proper management of the institute's financial resources.
• Coordinating timely preparation of budgets, annual reports and returns and ensure budgetary controls are in place and operational.
• Preparation of monthly accounts and handling audit exercises with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with the existing accounting policies and procedures formulated by the management and international accounting standards.
• Administration of the non-teaching staff payroll and submission of relevant statutory payments.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants must be holders of Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration Degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Holders of CPA II
• Have a thorough knowledge of financial procedures.
• Have served in an educational institution in a similar or equivalent position for not less than 4 years.
• He or she must be a person of integrity, committed, and an excellent communicator.
• Be proficient in modern computerized financial/accounting software application.

Applicants who meet the above criteria may send their handwritten application letters so as to reach the undersigned on or before 5th August 2011.

The Principal
Machakos Technical Training Institute
P.O Box 136 - 90100
Machakos

Email: machakostechnical@yahoo.com
Website www.machakostechnical.ac.ke

Applicants must include certified certificates, testimonials, and detailed curriculum vitae with three (3) referees.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Accountant Job in Kenya - ICT company

We are a leading ICT company based in Nairobi and have a vacancy for an Accountant.

The holder of this position will be responsible for preparation of timely financial accounts and management reports, working capital management, implementing internal controls and optimizing the company's Management Information Systems.

Applicants should be at least CPAK with minimum 3 years experience.

Those with practical experience in new software implementation will have an added advantage.

Apply to the following address to reach us by 8th August 2011.

The HR Manager
P.O. Box 19706-00100
Nairobi.

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