UN Women National Individual Consultant -To Plan and Implement a Media Retreat on Gender and Devp

National Individual Consultant -To Plan and Implement a Media Retreat on Gender and Devp. - UN Women
 

Background
 

UN Women’s Sub regional Office for East & Horn of Africa is embarking on an ambitious effort to create a new generation of innovative, inclusive leaders and female entrepreneurs. 

While Africa’s development and economic integration continues apace, research indicates that unleashing the economic potential of the continent’s women would yield even greater results for development.
 

There is mounting evidence that economic growth rates in Africa are being held back by the gap in opportunities available to the genders. As recently as March 2012, a study found that annually, the gender gap in labour participation and education creates economic losses for Africa of over $159 billion, and possibly as high as $255 billion.
 

In an effort to redress this, UN Women’s goal is to unleash the potential of Africa’s women, for the benefit of all, by promoting female leadership in business, politics and the non-government sector, and by advocating publicly in support of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
 

Given the key role played by the media in raising issues for public debate and discussion and mobilizing public opinion in favour of inclusivity and progress, UN Women sees East African media houses, journalists and new media practitioners as vital partners in this endeavor. 

Therefore, UN Women wishes to engage the services of a skilled and well-established consultant to ensure
the successful implementation of a one and a half day media retreat, to be held on 13 and 14 December 2012.
 

The full terms of reference is available at http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements/248
 

Specific Task
 

To develop and facilitate content for a one and a half day workshop for selected journalists and correspondents representing different media houses with regional coverage
 

Remuneration

• Payment will be made in accordance with UNDP/UNWOMEN rules and procedures, which will be outlined in the contract.

Applying for the Assignment
 

To apply for the assignment, interested candidates should send their CVs/ P11 (template provided) with proposed work plan and budget to consultancies.eharo@unwomen.org with subject heading:

MEDIA RETREAT CONSULTANT not later than 23 November 2012.

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Caritas Switzerland / Luxembourg Education Technical Advisor Job Vacancy

Organisation Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members
of Caritas Internationalis. 

Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). 

Caritas encourages people to take charge of their own fate and does this by promoting local initiatives that sustainably improve the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged, advocating the conservation of natural resources, supporting civil conflict resolution and peace building, cooperating with local partners and strengthening their own commitments.
 

Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa with a focus on education, strengthening of civil society, food security and water hygiene and sanitation. 

We operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi, have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).
 

We are now seeking for a dynamic person to fill the position of Education Technical Advisor.

The Education Technical Advisor is responsible for enhancing Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg’s capacity to deliver quality education services and strengthening linkages with Education Networks and platforms for coordination, networking and fundraising.
 

Position: Education Technical Advisor (80% Somaliland, 20% Regional)
 

Reporting to: Head of Kenya Office (and Somaliland Head of Education & Capacity Building Department)
Contract type National (Kenya)
 

Duration: One year (with possibility of extending)
 

Location: Based 50% in Nairobi, Kenya and 50% in Hargeisa, Somaliland with occasional travel to South
Sudan and Ethiopia
 

Key tasks & responsibilities
 

General Regional Support

• Develop and periodically review an education strategy for the region;
• Lead in project design, proposal writing and fundraising for education projects;
• Integrate, adapt and introduce the Education & Capacity Building Departments of the Country Offices to new methodologies, innovations and best practices that will lead to improved programming and implementation of Education strategies;
• Develop indicators and checklists for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of Education Programmes;
• Compile information periodically about progress of education activities, trends and developments in the region and disseminate to Caritas Country Offices to share experiences and lessons learnt; and
• Contribute to a smooth coordination within Caritas at all levels, by sharing relevant education information and decisions in good time with Caritas at Country, Regional and Head Office levels

Specific Support to Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg’s Somaliland Education Programme

• Assess and advise on progress being made by the Education & Capacity Building Department to gauge compliance with proposed timelines and the programme impact;
• Provide technical support to capacity building of organisations working in partnership with the Education Programmes and according to their needs;
• Represent Somaliland programme and maintain a high level networking and exchange with other INGOs and NGOs working in Nairobi and Hargeisa and actively participate in or lead working groups (e.g. NFE); and
• Take up a liaison function with the EC and other donors based in Nairobi and Somaliland as required 

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline;
• At least five years’ experience gained in a management position in the field of Education (basic and non-formal education), including extensive field work experience;
• An in-depth knowledge of the key issues and trends in development, education and capacity-building, with specific knowledge and understanding of key approaches and cross cutting issues such as gender, do-no-harm, etc.;
• Outstanding proposal and report writing skills;
• Experience with international donors and grant requirement especially with EC;
• Good understanding of resource and project cycle management and participatory appraisal techniques;
• Excellent networking, communication and inter-personal skills,
• Flexible, innovative and sensitive to cultural values; and
• Knowledge of the (North-Western) Somali context and preferably also the South Sudan and Ethiopian contexts 

Contract start: January 1st, 2013 

Application
 

If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. 

Send your application latest by Sunday December 2nd, 2012 to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating ‘Education Technical Advisor (Re-Advertisement)’ on the subject line.
 

Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees.
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Websites: www.caritas.ch and www.caritas.lu

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Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) HR Consultant Job in Kenya

Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) is the leading HR and management consultancy located in Nairobi-Kenya.
 

Our core values are Excellence, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, communication and accountability.
 

We offer dynamic hr and management solutions through our experienced and qualified team.
 

Position: HR Consultant (CEC-12-N03)
 

Are you the ideal candidate we are looking for?

1. Do you have a passion in HR?
2. Do you have excellent written & verbal communication skills?
3. Are you presentable?
4. Are you charming & confident?
5. Are you a lady aged 23 years and above?
6. Can you work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines?
7. Do you have business degree/HR option a MUST?
8. Are you jobless at the moment?

If you meet all the 8 key considerations mentioned above, please email your updated resume & a full page cover letter detailing why we should invite you for further discussion. 

Kindly indicate Job title & Reference number on subject line.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 7 days from date posted.
 

Email: recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke

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VAEL Graduate Management Trainee Programme

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VAELL is a leasing firm with a regional presence in East Africa. Our team is made up of highly dynamic, energetic and professional staff. 

The team’s contribution has seen the company’s listing in the Kenya Top 100 Mid Sized Companies rated number 57 this year.

We are seeking graduates to join our Graduate Management Trainee Programme.  

The programme is designed to provide trainees with a unique opportunity to gain practical insight of the leasing business through on-the-job-training, external training programmes, coaching and mentoring, with the main aim of providing one with a balanced training that will lead to a rewarding career in the company.

Qualifications include:

• University graduates
• Above 25 years.
• Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement and supplies, Economics, Law and/or the equivalents from a recognized University.
• A high level of academic excellence.

Qualities include:

• Keen interest in developing a career in marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Highest level of integrity and trust.
• Leadership potential.

Interested individuals are required to send their resume to info@vaell.com. 

Last day of sending in application should be 30th of November 2012

Vaell is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applications are open to all who meet the requirements. 

Canvassing of any form will lead to total disqualification.

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VAEL Graduate Management Trainee Programme

Re - Advertisement

VAELL is a leasing firm with a regional presence in East Africa. Our team is made up of highly dynamic, energetic and professional staff. 

The team’s contribution has seen the company’s listing in the Kenya Top 100 Mid Sized Companies rated number 57 this year.

We are seeking graduates to join our Graduate Management Trainee Programme.  

The programme is designed to provide trainees with a unique opportunity to gain practical insight of the leasing business through on-the-job-training, external training programmes, coaching and mentoring, with the main aim of providing one with a balanced training that will lead to a rewarding career in the company.

Qualifications include:

• University graduates
• Above 25 years.
• Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Procurement and supplies, Economics, Law and/or the equivalents from a recognized University.
• A high level of academic excellence.

Qualities include:

• Keen interest in developing a career in marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Highest level of integrity and trust.
• Leadership potential.

Interested individuals are required to send their resume to info@vaell.com. 

Last day of sending in application should be 30th of November 2012

Vaell is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applications are open to all who meet the requirements. 

Canvassing of any form will lead to total disqualification.

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NGO Logistics Officers Jobs in Eldoret and Thika, Kenya

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.  

Driven by local needs, our programs provide communities in the world’s toughest places with the tools and support they need to turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.  

Mercy Corps is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to take up the following position:

Logistics Officer

(2 Positions) - Eldoret and Thika

Department Summary:
 

The Logistics Officer will work within the Logistics department of Operational Support structure, committed to provide reliable and compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service to program beneficiaries.

General Position Summary:
 

The Logistics Officer will ensure accurate record keeping of all Mercy Corps assets, Donor assets and exceptional items that require registration and movement tracking in accordance with the Mercy Corps Asset Management Manual.
 

Logistics Officer will ensure smooth operations of MC warehouses and manage the receipt, dispatch and inventory keeping of all goods that entered into the storage facilities. 

Through implementing Mercy Corps Warehousing procedures the Logistics Officer ensures that all inventories will be accounted for in accordance to MC and donor requirements.
 

The Logistics Officer will provide safe transport services for MC program and support staff in the described Area of Responsibility (AOR). 

Through enforcing the established Mercy Corps Fleet Management Policy Guidelines the Logistics Officer will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department. 

In addition to these duties the Logistics Officer manages the safety of all assigned vehicles and keeps proper records of vehicles related documentation.

Essential Job Functions:
 

Asset Management

• The Logistics Officer ensures that procedures outlined in the Mercy Corps Asset Management Manual will be implemented in Mercy Corps Eldoret Office;
• Responsible for logging all new Mercy Corps assets in Eldoret in the asset register and ensuring the appropriate coding and tags are placed on each item. Regularly updates asset register with changes and new acquisitions;
• Responsible for coordinating with the procurement and finance department in identifying all details of assets such as buying price, ledger reference, PR, PO and GRN number etc. The asset register should be accurate and complete;
• Responsible to maintain the stock of Mercy Corps assets that are not checked out and in use;
• Responsible for checking in/out Mercy Corps owned equipment to authorized staff using the standard Mercy Corps procedures and forms outlined in the Asset Management Manual;
• Provides a monthly physical count/check where all assets are located and their status confirmed; coordinate with the responsible officer for tracking assets in other offices to ensure the locations and status of assets that have moved between offices;
• Update the electronic database monthly and provide an electronic copy to supervisor and Operations Manager; A hard copy is printed, signed and filed in the assets folder;
• Advises colleagues on Mercy Corps asset and equipment use guidelines;
• Ensure all lost, damage, sold, stolen (or other) items are properly recorded in with an approved Disposal of Assets form. Ensure any necessary, supplement documentation is completed;
• Ensures that all movement of items should go through the Logistics Officer, on “GRNs or an  Asset Movement Form”.
• Update the Mercy Corps Asset Tracking Database; 
• Updates inventory records on all the receipts / issues of inventory items from MC warehouse;
• Assists and coordinate project staff on inventory issues. Assist in providing end of  project   reports on inventory and equipment lists, locations and status;

Warehousing

• Follow the Mercy Corps Warehouse Policy and Procedures Guidelines;
• Daily coordination of MC logistical, warehouse activities;
• Ensure the timely delivery of supplies to respective Projects with the coordination of procurement department and MC transport pool;
• Has a full understanding of MC warehouse policies and formats. Assists, as needed in training staff on these policies and forms;
• Maintain the inventory and prepare the reports on a daily basis;
• Travel to field sites to receive and inspect goods delivered directly to the field;
• All other activities to ensure the smooth warehouse operation;
• Interacts with suppliers in the receiving and inspection of goods – issues GRNs.
• Receive the goods as per the description on the purchase order/request. Inspects goods upon delivery and rejects inadequate, broken, lower quality and other items not meeting the requirements of the order;
• Dispatch goods from the warehouse using appropriate MC procedures, Store Release forms, Waybills and update Stock Records;
• Prepare report of monthly stocks, end of grant stocks, fiscal year physical counts and other physical counts, as instructed by supervisor;
• Display bin cards on each item in the warehouse;
• Maintain physical and electronic copies of inventory, as per formats and forms provided in the Warehouse Manual;
• Generate the commodities movement way bills and gate passes if required.

Fleet Management

• General management of agency vehicles in co-operation with the Operations Manager;
• Ensure that all vehicles are safe and road-worthy;
• Ensure that all vehicles have proper on-board vehicle documentation;
• Maintain administrative vehicle files for each vehicle;
• Continuous tracking of vehicle log-sheets; responsible for monthly compilation and submission of log-sheets;
• Schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs;
• Ensure trip tickets are used by program staff and approved by necessary persons if and when trip tickets are required;
• Maintain vehicle movement board daily;
• Oversee and ensure proper use of the vehicles;
• Oversee fuel consumption purchase and tracking including coordination with gas station(s);
• Organize cleaning of vehicles;
• Organize regular service schedules for vehicles. Maintain service schedule files;
• Ensure major repairs are done in a timely manner;
• Track vehicle expenses in accordance with the respective policy and tracking tool;
• File Monthly Vehicle Consumables sheet for each vehicle separately;
• Order and maintain stock of spare parts and consumables if required;
• Manage drivers’ leave schedules ensuring smooth operation of the fleet;
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure proper tracking of drivers HR files;
• Ensure drivers are licensed and trained;
• Participate in hiring and disciplinary measures for drivers;
• Ensure regular vehicle communications;
• Ensure security measures for vehicles such as parking, storage of keys, emergency supplies, etc.;
• In coordination with Security, organize levies as needed for field trips;
• Ensure that security incident reports are completed and filed (if related to vehicles);
• Ensure that accident reports are completed and filed;
• Responsible for oversight of vehicle rentals including tracking of leases and payments;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation;
• Other duties as assigned.
• As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

Supervisory Responsibility: Drivers

Accountability:

• Mercy Corps Field Asset Management Manual
• Mercy Corps Warehouse management Policy and Procedures Guideline
• Mercy Corps Fleet Management Guidelines
• Mercy Corps Kenya National Staff policy Handbook
• Mercy Corps Kenya Security Manual

Reports Directly To: Chief of party
 

Works Directly With: Operations, Program and Finance team members.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in supply chain management, and logistics or related areas required.  
• 2-3 years of experience in Inventory, Fleet and Warehousing Management, large scale Logistics operations, or office administration; 
• Strong organizational skills; 
• ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel. 
• Good oral and written English skills. 
• Strong computer skills on MS Excel, MS Access and MS Word applications.
•  A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities. 
•  A willingness to travel throughout the project areas in the assigned Area of Responsibility

Success Factors:

• Conscientious with as excellent sense of judgment
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.
• Good spoken and written English
• Computer literate and strong organizational skills.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before November 30, 2012 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject; The position and location they are applying for, e.g “Logistics Officers Eldoret / Thika”

Applications without the right subject heading will be automatically disqualified.

Please do not attach any certificates.

ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted

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