Save the Children Somalia / Somaliland Programme Logistics Officer Job in Kenya

Role: Logistics Officer

Contract: 12 months contract

We are the world’s leading independent children’s charity; we inspire really dramatic change for children around the globe. We work with children in vulnerable situations. Providing safeguards for them against any form of abuse is a priority in all our work. Combining short-term relief with long-term development, our Programmes represent a huge undertaking. And this is why we need you.

Role Purpose

The Logistics Officer at Nairobi office will be responsible for the overall effective delivery of the logistical support to programme offices in Somalia and Somaliland, in accordance with the Save the Children’s policies and procedures.

The Position Holder will also be expected to support the Nairobi office on day to day logistics matters. Specific duties includes, transportation, inventories, security, stock, assets and fleet management.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline, 3-5 years relevant experience in similar capacity, preferably in an INGO.
• Experience in training, managing and developing staff in logistics systems, excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organize substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Resourceful in ensuring effective support to programmes, Computer literacy (MS Office - Word, Excel) and good organisational skills.

Code of Conduct

Because Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Due to the urgency of this position, short listing will be done as applications are received.

Forward your applications to: jobssomalia@scuk.or.ke.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages women to apply.

Application Closing Date: 1st December 2011, 15:00 pm

Only short listed individuals will be notified

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Auto Assured Road Rescue Officers, Home Rescue Officers and Home Rescue Manager Jobs in Kenya

We are seeking to fill the positions below for our Rescue Department.

Road Rescue Officers

Qualifications and Skills

• Automotive Engineering or Motor Vehicle Mechanics Course — Diploma/Degree
• Minimum qualification Certificate e.g. City and Guilds KNEC, NYS or any other established and recognized institution.
• Fast Motor Vehicle Mechanical and Electrical Diagnostic skills — knowledge of new motor vehicle models a must.
• Excellent Driving skills, with driving experience minimum of 2 years — Class BCE.
• Experience in Towing is an added advantage.
• First Aid Skills an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of Nairobi and its environs.

Work Experience

• Minimum Work Experience of 1 — 2 years in Automotive related work in Automotive Workshops, Garages, Motor Dealerships, Government or Parastatals.

Home Rescue Officers

Qualifications and Skills

The candidate should be trained in one of the following fields;

• Plumbing Technician.
• Electrical Technician - Electronics, Refrigeration, Repair of Electric Appliances.
• Lock Smith.
• Carpentry/Joinery/Roofing.
• Glaziers (fitting of glass panes and windows).

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in the Formal sector i.e Institutions such as Hotels, Factories, Parastatals, Construction Companies, Water Companies, Kenya Power, Plumbing and Electrical Companies, Home Appliance Repair Shops, Electronic Shops.

Home Rescue Manager

Qualifications and Skills

The candidate must:

• Be a Degree or Diploma holder in Plant, Building, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Be between 30-40 years old.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance in hotels, factories, Institutions or Facilities in a leadership position.
• Good Leadership, Organisational and Problem solving skills.

All Candidates must be/have

• Age 24-35 years.
• Degree, Diploma, Certificate from a recoanized East African University, Polytechnic, Technical School or College, e.a. City and Guilds, Craft Certificate, KEC or National Youth Service.
• Fluent and articulate in English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Self motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Leadership skills, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Neat and Presentable.
• Team player.
• Punctual.
• Disciplined.
• Integrity and Honesty a must.
• Fast learner.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ambitious.
• Demonstrable Leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate with individuals of all nationalities.

Auto Assured Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Ladies who meet these requirements are encouraged to apply.

Address all applications to:

Operations Director
Auto Assured Ltd
P.O. Box 267-00100 Nairobi
Email: jobs@autoassured.com

Or Deliver To: Auto Assured Hse Ngong Road, Opp Ligi Ndogo During working Hours 7a.m – 5p.m daily.

Website: www.autoassured.com

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USIU Lecturers / Assistant Professor Jobs in Kenya

United States International University (USIU) is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya.

USIU is accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for Higher Education (CHE), and by the American Government through the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

USIU is seeking to recruit qualified candidates to fill in the positions of Lecturer and/or Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Criminal Justice Program

Lecturer / Assistant Professor

2 Positions

Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean Humanities & Social Sciences. The candidate will be expected to teach, conduct research and engage in community service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach at undergraduate level in the areas of Policing or Forensics and in any other courses offered by the Criminal Justice Program.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs are up-to-date and marketable.
• Participate in program assessment and reviews.
• Engage in research in one’s area of expertise.
• Engage in service to the University, the profession and to the community.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

Lecturer:

• At least a Masters degree in Criminal Justice Studies or in a cognate discipline from a recognised University
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in a University or equivalent institution of higher learning
• Peer reviewed (or refereed) publications (journal articles, book chapters etc) in one’s area of specialization will be an added advantage.

Assistant Professor:

• Must have a PhD in Criminal Justice Studies or in a cognate discipline from a recognised University.
• At least three (3) years teaching experience at the rank of Lecturer or five (5) years of equivalent professional experience at the University or an equivalent institution.
• Must have published at least four (4) papers in peer-referred journal articles and/or book chapters.
• Evidence of supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, theses and/ or dissertations.

Competencies

• Good computer background
• Good administrative skills
• Good communication skills
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined
• Good listening and mediation skills

Interested applicants must provide current CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees (including current telephone and e-mail contacts), by Tuesday, 15th November 2011 to the following address:

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University,
P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya.
E-mail: Jobs@usiu.ac.ke; hr@usiu.ac.ke
Web site: www.usiu.ac.ke

USIU is an equal opportunity employer.

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ICRC Maisha+ Focal Point & Regional Deputy Job in Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.

It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.

Maisha+ Focal Point & Regional Deputy

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position to be based in Nairobi.

The incumbent will coordinate all Work place Health and safety program activities for the Nairobi Regional Delegation in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.

S/he will also provide support to ICRC Delegations and Sub-delegations in East and Southern Africa in their implementation of HIV program policy

The responsibilities:

As a Maisha+ responsible:

As a focal point for HIV Workplace program, s/he will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the peer educators’ activities and fully participate in these activities;
• Briefing of new national staff and expatriates about Maisha+ program and organise refresher courses for the peer educators according to identified needs;
• Supervise the uptake of VCT services at the workplace and during social events;
• Facilitate in health talks and sensitisation sessions for Peer Educators, Family members and general sensitisation sessions;
• Networking: collaboration with local partners/enterprises and national Red Cross/Crescent having similar workplace health and safety HIV program in sensitisation / screening / social marketing;
• Organize Maisha+ program events (ie annual family fun day, World AIDS day etc…);
• Draft and follow up the annual workplace program budget;
• Coordinate the publication of the Maisha+ newsletter including collecting articles, photos and HIV/AIDS information;
• Responsible for collection and production of Maisha+ promotional materials;
• Keep in touch with HIV issues locally and internationally and advise the management accordingly;
• Propose and coordinate community outreaches/ activities;
• Production of various internal and external reports including quarterly reports from insurance and annual reports;
• Participate in the bi-yearly HIV Health committee meeting.
• As a Deputy for East and Southern African countries:

On visiting ICRC delegations abroad, s/he will be responsible for:

• Evaluate medical centres and hospital services with the Health Focal Point in order to guarantee good access to healthcare for delegation employees and expatriates;
• Evaluation of the HIV program and main public health problems;
• Implementation of the workplace policy;
• Support / Training of the Health Focal Point and Peer Educators;
• Identification of the main stakeholders and organisations in the working place health and safety HIV field
• Benchmarking to private and public enterprise / organisation for research of best practice and proper monitoring and evaluation of the program
• Maintain, through the Health Focal Point, a good network of health partners, Health ministry official, NGO or enterprises involved in Work place health and safety / HIV programs;
• Regular Monitoring and Evaluation reports according to formats decided with Coordinator;
• Be part of the organisation of annual Health Focal Point workshop.

The requirements:

• Diploma in Nursing or Degree in Medicine;
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in Clinical Management of STIs and AIDS;
• Professional experience in Peer Educator Training;
• Public Health experience / master is an asset;
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written). Knowledge of French is an advantage;
• Excellent computer skills (particularly Ms Excel, Ms Word).

The profile:

• Total respect of confidentiality ;
• High level of creativity and initiative;
• Proven analytical skills (in health problem analysis and proposals);
• Able to work autonomously and in a team;
• Good leadership and management abilities;
• Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the below address or e-mail, on or before 18 November 2011. Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation, Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org

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