Concern Worldwide Project Coordinator Job in Kenya

Project Coordinator - Urban Surveillance - Kenya 

Contract Grade: B 

Contract Length: 2 years 

Date Needed By: August 2012 

New Post or Replacement: Replacement 

Accompanied / Unaccompanied: Accompanied 

Exact Job Location: Nairobi with travel to programme areas 

Reports To: Programme Coordinator, Food, Income and Markets 

Responsible For: None 

Liaises With: Other staff within Concern Kenya 

Job Purpose: The Food, Income, and Markets Programme established an operations research project in 2010 to define and test indicators of humanitarian crisis in urban informal settlements. 

This was borne out of the need to monitor conditions in urban slums and be able to identify and target populations in crisis with humanitarian support. 

The first two years of the project has collected extensive evidence for the performance of various indicators and resulted in an indicator framework which the project is now seeking to operationalize and scale-up in major urban centers. 

The Project Coordinator will therefore lead the design and development of the research as well as manage all aspects entailed in its roll-out/implementation as the project looks to expand its coverage and partnerships. 

Recognizing the key technical competencies in research design and implementation, the Project Coordinator will also act as an advisor for all operational research being undertaken in Concern Kenya. 

Specific responsibilities will include: 

• Lead the development and roll out of the indicator framework including research design, implementation and dissemination 
• Work with other partners to adopt and test the indicators framework in their working areas to create an urban surveillance system and provide technical support to these partners across Kenya. 
• Establish and guide technical expert panel to advise on overall approach and specific research queries related to the work 
• Ensure all necessary ethical and official clearances obtained/extended in a timely manner 
• Develop and manage partnerships with appropriate research institutions as well as NGOs/CBOs involved in the work 
• Co-chair the technical working group on assessment and measurement under the Urban Vulnerability Forum taking a leadership role in coordination, partnership building, and raising the profile of the project. 
• Lead the data management and analysis process for the surveillance system 
• Oversee the process of indicator refinement and revision with partners and other stakeholders as necessary 
• Document findings and learning for dissemination 
• Prepare articles for publication in peer reviewed journals, conferences and other appropriate forums 
• Participate in appropriate technical working groups at national and international levels, feedback on surveillance activities to these bodies

Main Duties & Responsibilities: 

• In addition to the above, provide technical guidance and oversight to all Concern Kenya operation research, directing research design, selecting lead investigators and reviewing results. 
• Build the capacity of the relevant staff within the FIM Programme on analysis and management of data aimed at enriching and directing the urban programme, including informing learning documents
• Be the custodian of the Concern Kenya Research Plan reporting progress at biannual Country Management Team meetings 
• Develop within the Concern programme staff tools and techniques in evaluation and learning
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Country Director 
• Written reports for quarterly assessments and evaluations 
• Where required, power point presentations on results for dissemination to partners, government, etc. 
• Capacity building of staff in various assessment, analysis, and data collection techniques including training in appropriate software 
• Articles for submission to peer reviewed journals

Education, Qualifications & Experience 

Required:

• A Master’s Degree or PhD in relevant field (Humanitarian studies, Public Health, Nutrition, Biostatistics, Food Security, etc.) 
• Training in ethical principles of research, statistical analysis and complex survey design and analysis
• Working knowledge of SPSS, Stata, SAS, EPIINFO, ENA softwares 

Experience
 

Required: 

• Experience in designing and implementing evaluations and operational research, using both quantitative and qualitative methods Experience developing articles for publication
• Experience working in an urban slum environment and working with government partners Experience in early warning/surveillance 
• Experience with design, management and analysis of large-scale datasets 

Desirable: 

• Experience in early warning/surveillance 
• Experience of digital data gathering technology and software

How to apply:

All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date…. CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length. 

All candidates who are short-listed for a first round interview will be notified via email after the application deadline OR Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer posts before the closing date.
 

Closing date: 13 Jun 2012

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NGO Coordinator Job in Kakuma Kenya

Job Title: Assistant Counselling Programme Coordinator
 

Location: Kakuma, Kenya
 

Closing Date: 7th June 2012
 

Incorporation date: 1st July 2012

This is an unaccompanied post with regular Rest and Recuperation (every 10 weeks)

Organizational Context:

Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. 

JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities, many of which center around formal and informal education needs.

Description
 

This is a position based in Kakuma Refugee Camp. 

The holder will be actively involved in planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the Counselling Programme including Community Counselling, Alternative Healing Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with Counselling Coordinator, be actively involved in planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the Counselling Programme including Community Counselling, Alternative Healing Therapy. 
• Organize and monitor individual and group counselling among refugees in the refugee community.
• Work in conjunction with the Counselling Coordinator to develop and implement training programmes in counselling and alternative healing therapy for refugees in Kakuma. 
• Offer counselling services as required and make referrals or home visits and follow-ups as necessary. 
• Carry out weekly and monthly monitoring and evaluation of the programme and produce monthly statistics and reports and submit them to the Counselling Coordinator. 
• Upon consultation with Counselling Coordinator, recruit, train and monitor incentive staff to assist in the implementation of program services.
• Recruit and actively engage in training participants in Basic Skills in Counselling and Alternative Healing Therapy trainings as well as any other training offered within the department. 
• Represent JRS in interagency meetings and relevant public functions when requested. 
• In collaboration with Counselling Coordinator, develop/update training modules. 
• Contribute to project proposals, reports, needs assessments, newsletter articles and other project documents as needed.
• Ensure services are offered in a professional and ethical manner. 
• Ensure that proper client’s records are updated regularly and exercise discretion, tact and accuracy in handling confidential information. 
• Be actively involved in advocacy on behalf of refugees. 
• Participate in any other programme activity as agreed with the Counselling Coordinator or the Project Director.

Qualifications:

• Higher diploma qualification in a related field e.g. psychology, counselling, or related field and at least two years practical working experience preferably in project management, together with relevant professional experience.
• Ability to build effective partnership and collaborate with other team members. 
• Experience in working in the field of mental health. 
• Experience in managing people/teams 
• Ability to work sensitively with refugee population of different ethnic background and/or demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities. 
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral) and Good knowledge of MS word/Office.
• Flexibility, resilience to stress and ability to adapt to working in remote area with adverse climatic and environmental conditions. 
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills and monitoring and evaluation skills/experience.
• Patience, perseverance, proactive, self motivated and ability to work in stressful environment

How to apply:

Please send your Cover Letter and CV that should include contacts for three referees to kenya.director@jrs.net

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Kenya Red Cross Society Project Officer Job in Turkana Kenya

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya.

Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
 

The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
 

Position Title: Project Officer – Social Services 

Reporting to: Branch Cordinator
 

Job Location: Turkana
 

Overall purpose
 

Responsible to the Branch Coordinator for providing community based social services to identified groups, individuals and families with a focus on People With Disabilities (PWDs) within Turkana County. 

The overall objective is to provide technical support to the branch to ensure that PWDs have access to KRCS emergency and post emergency interventions in Turkana under the current tripartite agreement between Kenya Red Cross, APDK and CBM.
 

In many instances, the Project officer will have to take his/her own decisions independently without consultations when faced with extra ordinary situations.

The case load may include dealing vulnerable children, adults and youth with disabilities with complex needs.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support within Turkana County (Branch) to mainstream PWDs in emergency focusing on establishment of systems and capacity building of volunteers and staff in disability friendly packs.
• Integrate PWDs activities into other programs and undertake joint planning and implementation.
• Contribute in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programs aimed equipping staff, volunteers and communities with skills to mainstream and implement disability friendly projects and activities.
• Work within KRCS sites to integrate PWDs in the on-going school feeding and other related programs.
• Provide services to the aged and handicapped in order to facilitate the access to services.
• Adopt and update M & E tools to capture incidents of abuse, facilitate medical or psychological examinations and referrals where necessary.
• Provide mental health services and ensure adherence with code of ethics and other global guidelines focusing on psychological first aid for survivors to enhance resilience.
• Co-ordinate printing and dissemination of IEC materials and policy documents for sensitization, and awareness on the project.
• Representation at meetings, workshops and other forums to promote and lobby issues related to PWDs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from a recognized institution.
• At least three years experience in a similar position preferably an NGO. Training in occupational safety and sign language would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of social work theories, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent legislations and policies including the Constitution, the KDHS, the Child and family services Act, psychosocial functioning theories and practices and child protection theories, the Survey Report on Persons with Disabilities, the Sphere Project and the Health Cluster Handbook.

Key Competencies

• An understanding of disaster and crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including first aid.
• Be flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of settings in a cross cultural situation and have knowledge of the range of services and resources available in the community.
• S/he must have well developed organizational, verbal and written communication and computer skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and computerised procurement and stores software packages.

Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
 

All applications should be sent to:
 

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
 

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 8th June 2012.

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