Shining Hope for Communities Upper Primary Teachers (Science & Math and Literacy & Social Studies) Jobs in Kibera Nairobi Kenya

Shining Hope for Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all. 

In August 2009, we founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls in Kibera. 

The second step of our model provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community center adjacent to the school. 

The unique services we offer include sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs. 

We also operate the Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.

About Kibera School for Girls:
 

The Kibera School for Girls is the first free primary school for girls in the Kibera slum. 

The school strives to empower the young women of Kibera to imagine and then enact their own solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems by providing a superior education. 

The Kibera School for Girls creates life long learners who take with them the skills to change their own lives and feel a responsibility to give back to others.

School Mission:

• The Kibera School for Girls provides an education rooted in principles of tolerance, creativity, and self-directed learning. The school provides a supportive environment for young women to realize their full potentials through a strong arts program, a focus on literacy, a science and math program, and opportunities for students to find and learn about their own passions.
• The Kibera School for Girls was founded based on recognition of a need for educational reform in Kenya and a desperate need for empowering educational spaces for women. By providing all female role models, employing talented and passionate female teachers and staff from Kibera, and serving the neediest students the school is a beacon of hope.
• We believe in teaching children that anything is possible with hard work and education, in classrooms where children learn at their own pace, and in creating an environment that is challenging, engaging, and creative.
• Through principles of creativity, non-discrimination, free education, and communal and parental engagement The Kibera School for Girls will bring social and systemic change to pass.

Shining Hope for Communities invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacant positions:-

1) Upper Primary Science & Math Teacher (Re-Advertisement)
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Kibera School for Girls Headmistress
 

Hours: Monday- Friday, 7am to 5pm
 

Primary Purpose:
 

To create a flexible Middle School Science & Math program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members
 

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches middle school mathematics and science using KSG’s curriculum
• Works with elementary school teachers to further develop and improve their science knowledge and lessons.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Assesses students’ mathematical skills and science knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Candidate Requirements 

• Bachelors of Education. With a concentration in Math and Science preferred. 
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used to teach mathematics and science instruction for grades 5-8 
• At least four years of experience teaching middle school math and science 
• Desire to be held accountable for student academic growth and academic results 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers 
• Analytical problem-solver and solutions-oriented strategic thinker who overcomes difficult challenges 
• Technological proficiency 
• Professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills 
• Ambitious nature interested in growing as an educator and reaching high standards professionally

2) Upper Primary Literacy & Social Studies Teacher (Re-Advertisement)
 

Location: Kibera
 

Reports to: Kibera School for Girls Headmistress
 

Hours: Monday- Friday, 7am to 5pm
 

Primary Purpose:
 

To create a flexible upper primary Literacy & Social Studies program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches upper primary mathematics and science using KSG’s curriculum.
• Works with elementary school teachers to further develop and improve their science knowledge and lessons.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Assesses students’ mathematical skills and science knowledge for the purposes of refining classroom activities and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students’ progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with school and national testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Candidate Requirements 

• Bachelors of Education. With a concentration in Language and Humanities preferred. 
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used to teach literacy and social studies instruction for grades 4-8. 
• At least three years of experience teaching middle-school literacy. 
• Desire to be held accountable for student academic growth and academic results. 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers. 
• Analytical problem-solver and solutions-oriented strategic thinker who overcomes difficult challenges. 
• Technological proficiency. 
• Professional demeanor, strong work-ethic, detail-driven work style with excellent organizational skills. 
• Ambitious nature interested in growing as an educator and reaching high standards professionally.

How to Apply:
 

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Manager, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org
 

So as to reach us no later than 30th September 2013.
 

Female candidates particularly encouraged to apply.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Mercy Corps Consultancy for Production of Video Documentary for SLYI Program (Hargeisa and/or Garowe Somalia)

Somali Youth Leadership Initiative
 

Terms of Reference (TOR) 

for 

Producing Video Documentaries on SYLI Program in Somalia

Duration:  TBD, not to exceed 10 days
 

Duty Station:   Hargeisa and/or Garowe

Somali Youth Leaders Initiative (SYLI)
 

Somali Leaders Initiative (SYLI) program is a five-year USAID-funded program comprising of 3 result areas: 

1) Fair and equitable secondary education services improved for at least 50,000 Somali youth, community member and education officials through construction and rehabilitation of school infrastructure, provision of teaching and learning material, teacher training, capacity building for teachers, education officials and improved community and government participation in education management, 

2) At least 10,000 youth are more economically self-reliant with supportive systems through improved access to and quality of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) services, improved TVET standards, support for business start-ups and improved linkages to the private sector, and, 

3) 100,000 youth empowered to participate and contribute positively and productively to society through strengthening of youth groups and safe spaces for youth dialogue and support for youth-led advocacy efforts and community improvement projects.

Scope of Work
 

Mercy Corps Somalia is seeking a talented and experienced documentary filmmaker for a short project featuring SYLI. 

The short documentary (7-10 minutes), will feature a story of a beneficiary of the SYLI program. 

The successful candidate will spend one week in Hargeisa (Somaliland) and/or Garowe (Puntland) creating a compelling video that captures aspects of our SYLI program, focusing specifically on one or two unique beneficiary stories. 

Duties will include field-based filming, editing and music editing. 

The consultant is expected to travel to Hargeisa shortly after selection in order to execute the filming and editing of a documentary featuring Mercy Corps’ SYLI program.

The filming of this documentary will include field visits to SYLI program activity locations throughout Somaliland and, if needed, Puntland. 

If necessary, the consultant will travel to Nairobi to meet with USAID officials to conduct interviews and take additional video footage as needed.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Work with the Mercy Corps communication specialist to develop a detailed work plan for final approval by Mercy Corps. All activities should be complete and finalized within two (2) weeks of contract signing.
• Research and produce informative and motivational human interest videos and participate in firsthand reportage to ensure credibility and enhance conviction of respective audience.
• Produce two versions of each original video, one with Somali narration accompanied by English translation and subtitles and another of the same video with English narration also accompanied with translation and English subtitles in situations where Somali is spoken by featured beneficiaries.
• The work will include the production of agreed storylines and outline scripts which highlight the impact and importance of Mercy Corps’ SYLI program, with particular focus paid to first-hand beneficiary accounts and the impact SYLI has had on each beneficiary’s individual life.
• Video footage will be required to follow agreed storyline and should be filmed as required, along with suitable complementary interviews and dialogue.
• Edit the final videos and have them approved by the Chief of Party and Mercy Corps’ communication team before going public.
• Support the communications and IT teams in packaging final videos and other content for use online and elsewhere.

Tasks

• Visit field projects to gather information and video for external and internal use.
• Edit and package final products for distribution.
• Write and edit script with the assistance of the communications team.
• The documentary(ies) will convey the beneficiary perspective of SYLI. It will capture existing context of education challenges in Somalia; the social, economic and political benefits of education as experienced through the lens and voice of featured beneficiaries; and other important messages pertaining to the program as outlined by the SYLI program leadership.

                          

Task	End Product
Develop Script with Storyboard in close consultation with Mercy Corps	§   A basic research on education in fragile states. §   Tested and agreed storyboard with Mercy Corps. §   At least one approved script/storyboard of a 10 minutes film. §   List of interviews with corresponding questions §   Finalize materials for post productions
Develop plan for filming, audio and post production in consultation with Mercy Corps	§   Plan of filming, audio and post-production. §   List of shooting locations
Videography	§   Sufficient footage according following video storyboards §   Carryout interviews with help of Mercy Corps communications team
Animation	§   List of Titles §   Other required Animation
Post production	§   Conversion of raw footage §   Approved edited format of film
Final Product	Complete Video Documentary film with all incorporated feedback provided by Mercy Corps in the following formats: a)    8-10 minute film in Somali and English version of same video in DVD formats. b)    Digital formats of each version of finalized film provided to Mercy Corps for publication on its website and other social media platforms. c)     Both of the two Somali versions must have subtitles in English. The English versions should have English subtitles for Somali dialogue. d)    10 DVDs for each of two versions with designed cover featuring USAID and Mercy Corps branding. e)    All raw footages provided to Mercy Corps communications team f)     All background music and voiceover raw files provided to communications team. g)    If there is time to execute a second video, all of the above will also be provided.

 

Qualifications
 

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum BA/BFA in film or a video production/communications related discipline. A Masters degree in communications, journalism or film is preferred.
• Relevant experience in video production/editing ideally developing human interest stories for video. 
• Preferred a minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a video production role with prior work in developing or conflict affected countries.
• Candidate must own all of his/her own production equipment, including cameras, sound equipment, computer and editing software.
• Should be an expert using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier or other high-end digital editing software.
• Preferably, experience producing short videos for NGOs or for organizations with a focus on international development.

Methodology:
 

The consultancy will involve a review of SYLI program documents and interview and discussion with SYLI program beneficiaries, MoE, donor, staff, as well as training staff. 

This will be followed up by field visits to at least three regions in Somaliland and Puntland to collect additional data and interview, photograph and take video clips of SYLI program beneficiaries and stakeholders. 

Compensation: The consultant will provide an itemized budget proposal for the consultancy, as well as a technical proposal stating suitability to undertake the assignment and the methodology. 

Logistics: Mercy Corps will provide the consultant with transport to and from Somalia, as well as within Somalia. 

Application Information and How to Apply

Interested candidates for this role are required to submit a work sample, resume and a technical proposal on how they intent to carry out the assignment. 

Online portfolios and links to video work are preferred. 

Portfolio and work examples should highlight your ability to perform well in this role and must include samples of short productions. 

Please submit directly to vacancy@so.mercycorps.org on or before September 30, 2013.

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First Aiders (Part Time) Jobs in Kenya

Health Africa Consultancy is a company that specializes on providing health related services and products in order to address health issues and challenges that are prevalent in the society. 

Additionally, Health Africa Consultancy provides capacity building services in the areas of health and safety to corporate entities in order to facilitate their ability to comply with current legislation on Occupational Health & Safety issues such as the OSHA Act, 2007. 

First Aiders 

8 Positions
 

Qualifications

• Must have completed form four, diploma or degree in relevant field: Nursing, Public Health, Clinical Officer, Paramedic, Community Health.
• College and University students preferred, or persons not presently employed.
• Must be able and willing to provide first aid services when the need arises.
• Consideration will be made to all applicants with form four education and above
• Participant will be expected to finance their cost of training

NB:

• The nature of this job is part time and not permanent.
• Prior experience in First Aid skills not necessary as selected candidates will be properly trained on first aid skills.
• Salary not fixed per month but payment will be done according to days worked.

Please send CV and cover letter to THE DIRECTOR on the following email: healthafricaconsultancy@gmail.com before 28th September.

Note that recruitment is ongoing and available vacancies might be filled before the closing date

For more information on what we do visit our website at www.healthafricaconsultancy.org

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SEO Writers Needed Urgently

We are a group of SEO writers currently employing experienced SEO writers to join our team of experts. 

We pay from Ksh100 - Ksh200 per page. 

Payments for approved work is done two weeks after the delivery. 

Qualified individuals to send their CV, resume and 2 samples of the previous work to kevinapara@gmail.com ASAP. 

I am looking forward to work with you.

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Sales Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Sales Manager
 

Job Description
 

Creative conceptualization and implement strategic marketing programs to achieve profitability through increasing business volume especially during off-peak periods. 
 

Direct sales contact with new and existing clients as well as accountability for achievement of predetermined goals and objectives. 
 

Account servicing through developing client relationship, understanding of limitation and maximizing the win-win concept ensuring that our restaurant will always be their venue of choice to host special and a memorable event. 
 

Invite and conduct site visits/ meetings by prospective clients along with solicitation of new business to ensure that our customers receive the proper service to accomplish their objectives. 
 

Annual departmental budgets and cost control initiatives. 
 

Working with operations staff to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. 
 

Perform other administration & back-end duties include: Monitoring and handling inquiry calls, database management, providing client proposals & contract negotiations.
 

At Distributor level:

• Work with distributors to build awareness of our portfolio and programming at distributor level.
• Assist in distributor education.
• Partner with distributors to ensure fulfillment of accounts’ needs.

At retail:

• Secure display space, shelf space and increasing visibility though point-of-sale.
• Develop proposals for prospective customers and deliver persuasive sales presentations.
• Maintain positive business relationships and communication with account owners, managers, buyers.
• Identify and successfully sell to new customers.
• Provide excellent customer service through developing a regular call pattern to: book displays, place permanent point of sale, plan promotion activities,
• Introduce and sell in new brands and packages including activities to support sell through.
• Create and implement programs designed specifically for on-premise accounts.

Qualification and Skills

• B.A in Marketing
• Strong commercial skills
• Ability to follow up and maintain good relationship
• Good Communication skills – oral & written
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Must be disciplined and work with minimal supervision
• Minimum 5 years experience in retail sales in an FMCG company
• Excellent knowledge of HORECA
• Valid drivers license

Requirements

• Sales and direct client experience.
• Ability to put up Beverage marketing and sales action plans.
• Sales driven and strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to analyze reports, forecast, and prepare budgets.
• Proven track record in developing positive client relationships and in achieving loyalty.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 30 September 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Human Resources Assistant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Department: Human resources Department
 

Location: Nairobi

Job Purpose: 
 

To originate and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that provides an employee-oriented high performance culture. 

This role also ensures that the organisation recruits and continuously develops  a superior workforce that is empowered to achieve organsational goals.

Responsibilities (Functions and duties): 

• Develops and implements HR management policies and Training procedures
• Monitors HR activities and practices to ensure compliance.
• Recruits and inducts new staff on proper instructions regarding their duties and terms of employment.
• Co-ordinates the performance management process and Training
• Manages staff relations matters and advices managers and supervisors on labour laws and related market practices so as to ensure a harmonious work environment.
• Integrates staff into ongoing change management and performance improvement.
• Provides effective counselling to staff on career advancement, development needs and learning possibilities.
• Acts as the trust secretary for the staff provident fund
• Oversees office administration including licensing, insurance and immigration
• Manages health administration and health providers on behalf of  employees
• Performance Measures and Targets:
• Ensure a minimal employee turnover
• Ensure quality recruiting
• Ensure employees motivation and empowerment
• Ensure effective and continuous training and development

Role Reports:

• Employee staffing report
• Employee satisfaction report
• Leave reports
• Staff training and development report
• Leadership and succession planning report
• Employee performance report

Experience: 5 years work experience in similar role.
 

Qualifications:.

Academic: Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or Social Science with a postgraduate Diploma in HR management 

Professional: Membership in Human Resource Management body

Specialist knowledge required:

• Working knowledge of HRMIS
• Knowledge of current labor laws
• Behavioural Competencies
• Integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Team player
• Leadership skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Analytical and strategic abilities
• Ability to manage complex priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Application Process
 

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 30 September 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Inoorero University Lecturer (Finance and Accounting Units) Job in Kenya

Inoorero University wishes to urgently recruit mature, committed and self driven individual for the following position: 

Lecturer  - Finance and Accounting Units

Overall Purpose of the position

To design, develop and deliver a range of programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level for teaching at Inoorero University, in order to enable students to complete their studies successfully, and to determine, develop and carry out relevant independent research projects to extend knowledge in Finance and Accounting Units.

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Integration 

• Promote the vision and mission of the University and implement the University Strategic Plan.
• Contribute to the development of research strategies

Teaching and Learning:

• Design, develop and deliver a range of programmes of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels.
• Review and update, where necessary, course content on regular basis.
• Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques including e-learning and to prepare materials that create interest, understanding and enthusiasm among students
• Impart knowledge including practical skills, methods and techniques
• Ensure that course design, content and delivery comply with quality standards and regulations of the department as well as Universities regulations and the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy
• Challenge the thinking, foster debate and develop ability of students to engage in critical and rational thinking
• Supervise student projects, field trips, attachments and where appropriate, placements
• Set, mark and assess assignments, continuous assessment tests (CATs), projects and examination and provide timely feedback to students and the department
• To effectively manage and account for University’s teaching, research and other resources at one’s disposal
• Be a member of relevant research or any other appropriate professional bodies
• Offer advisory interventions to students on their performance, employment market trends and career development
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Promote the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship and interaction of students with industry partners in learning and innovation.

Research:

• Determine relevant research objectives and prepare research proposals
• Identify sources of funding and oversee the process of securing funds
• Carry out independent research towards acquiring higher academic qualifications
• Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using appropriate media
• Continually seek practical application to research findings
• Act as a referee and contribute to peer assessment
• Make presentations or exhibitions at national and international conferences and other similar events
• Update knowledge and understanding in the field of research.

Communication:

• Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media methods to promote understanding
• prepare and submit proposals and applications to external bodies such as for funding and accreditation purposes

Job Specifications

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant field

Or

• Masters Degree in relevant field

Professional Qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to subject area

Working Experience:

For a PhD degree holder;

• Publications in one’s area of specialization and professional qualification relevant to subject area will be an added advantage.

Or for Masters Degree holder;

• At least five years teaching  experience at  University level,
• At least three publications in reputable journals or two University level books in one’s area of specialization

Competencies

• Strategic mindset and ability to put emerging issues in the context of the University mission, vision and strategy
• Ability to conceptualize, design, develop structured, and undertake structured evaluation and review of projects and programme
• Good report and proposal writing and public speaking/presentation skills
• Effective initiative facilitation and team leadership skills
• Ability to continuously monitor and acquire knowledge/market intelligence on relevant industry trends and developments
• Good interpersonal and  communication skills
• Good leadership, coordination, planning and organizational skills
• Proactive, initiative, with good networking, negotiation and collaborative skills
• Ability to perform and foster team work
• IT proficiency.

How to Apply

You may apply by emailing your application letter and CV to recruitment@iu.ac.ke by 26th September 2013.

Please note that no paper applications will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IU is an equal opportunity employer.

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