Northern Water Services Board (NWSB), a state corporation under the ministry of environment water and natural resources invites applicants for the following position:
 
Clerical Officer
Ref: NWSB/03/2014
1 Position

Reporting to the Human Resource Manager the clerical officer will be responsible for general clerical duties.
 
Specific duties and Responsibilities:

  • Filing, dispatch, record keeping and file movement
  • Data compilation
  • Preparation of payments, leave and medical records
Qualifications/key competences
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) C- or its approved equivalent
  • Must have working experience of at least 2 years
  • Be Computer literate
  • Have ability and skills in record keeping
  • Certificate in Business Studies will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
 
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees to:
 
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board,
Maji House - Kismayu Road,
P. O. Box 495 – 70100,
Garissa - Kenya.
 
E-mail: info@nwsb.go.ke, northernwsb@yahoo.com
 
To be received not later than 1st October 2014 by close of business
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 
Northern Water Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Northern Water Services Board (NWSB), a state corporation under the ministry of environment water and natural resources invites applicants for the following position:
 
Internal Auditor
Ref: NWSB/02/2014
1 Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Internal Auditor will be responsible for the Audit function of the Board

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Control and Coordination of the Audit Section and maintenance of high audit standards within the Board
  • Preparation and supervision of Audit programme for financial, operational and management audits
  • Preparation of timely financial audit reports
  • Making recommendation on cost effective controls adoption
  • Ensure compliance with the laid down policies, procedures and regulations
Qualifications / Key Competences:
  • A Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Audit option) or Business Administration and CPA (K)
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a busy audit office preferably in the public sector or a large private enterprise
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of planning and organization skills
  • Person of high integrity
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and meet deadlines
  • Be familiar with Kenya Government policies and its procurement and financial procedures
  • Computer literacy
How to Apply:
 
Interested candidates should submit their applications together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees to:
 
The Chief Executive Officer,
Northern Water Services Board,
Maji House - Kismayu Road,
P. O. Box 495 – 70100,
Garissa - Kenya.
 
E-mail: info@nwsb.go.ke, northernwsb@yahoo.com
 
To be received not later than 1st October 2014 by close of business
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 
Northern Water Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Communications Authority of Kenya

Expression of Interest: Provision of Integrated Communications and Advertising Agency Services


The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is the regulator for the ICT industry with responsibilities in telecommunications, e-commerce, broadcasting and postal/courier services. 

CA is also responsible for managing the country’s numbering and frequency spectrum resources. 

As a public body, the Authority is expected to create public awareness on its regulatory functions, its regulatory initiatives in the ICT sector as well as educate consumers on their rights and responsibilities with regard to information and communications services.

In light of this, the Authority wishes to engage an integrated communications and advertising agency to develop and implement public awareness campaigns, consumer education activities, carry out market research, produce corporate publications, media buying, advise on public relations and reputation management. 

The agency will also be expected to manage the Authority’s brand, manage the Authority’s digital and social media assets, and coordinate corporate events as well as other communications activities.
 
The Authority invites Expression of Interest CECI) from interested firms for provision of integrated communications and advertising services. 

The EOI documents must be accompanied by copies and/or information of the following:
  1. Company profile (company history, contacts, services, affiliations)
  2. Certificate of business incorporation/registration of the firm
  3. A Valid KRA tax compliance certificate
  4. Two copies of the expression of interest CECI) documents( Original and a copy);
  5. Details of at least three(3) similar consultancy services the firm has undertaken in the past three (3) years but not limited to corporate and promotional campaigns, consumer campaigns, event execution and samples of publications designed
  6. Reference letters from the three (3) organizations mentioned in 5 above with contact persons indicated.
  7. Demonstration of financial capability in carrying out the provision of the services by attaching certified copies of the firm’s audited accounts for the last three (3) years (i.e. 2011,2012 and 2013): and
  8. A summary of the table of contents of the framework and methodology to be used once awarded the tender.
The framework will include proposed strategies for the Authority’s communications agenda.

Expression of Interest (EOl) documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes, clearly marked; CA/PROC/EOI/02/2014-2015 - “Expression of Interest (EOl) for provision of Integrated Communications and Advertising services”
 
The EOI documents should be deposited in the CA Tender Box situated on the ground floor of CA Centre along Waiyaki Way and addressed as below so as to reach on or before 1st October, 2014 at 230 p.m. 

The Secretary,
Tender Committee,
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA),
P.O. Box 14448, Nairobi 00800,
 
Tel: +254 (020) 4242000,

Mobile: +254 703-042000, +254 730-172000,
 
Email: tenders@ca.go.ke

Website: www.ca.go.ke
 
EOI documents shall be opened immediately thereafter at the 1st floor Meeting Room 2, CA Centre, at 2:30pm in the presence of Bidders representatives who choose to attend.
National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position in our Jumuia Hospital:

Radiographer, Jumuia Friends Hospital, Kaimosi 

Ref: RL – JFHK

Reporting To:
 Medical Administrator
Job Responsibilities

  • Carrying out all the radiological investigations at the radiology unit of the hospital including X ray and Ultrasound
  • In charge of the radiology unit of the hospital
  • Giving reports on all the investigations done
  • Providing any technical advice as may be required by the hospital management
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Radiography from a recognised college in Kenya
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a busy radiology unit
Other Competencies
  • Computer Literate
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position in our Jumuia Hospital:

Clinical Officer, Jumuia Friends Hospital, Kaimosi

Ref: CO – JFHK

Reporting To: Medical Administrator
Job Responsibilities

Medical

  • Do consultations as need be and to prescribe drugs if necessary according to the guidelines of MOH
  • Participate actively in the daily ward round with/without the doctor.
  • Examine patients daily in the ward, he/she is in charge of and to prescribe drugs if necessary according to the guidelines of MOH
  • Refer or to call a doctor in case of problems which cannot be solved at his/her level
  • Decide on patients that need to be referred to the hospital for admission or for review by the doctor
  • Fill correctly the patient’s chart; complete information, well written
  • Ensure patient registers are well filled and legible
  • Ensure disease monitoring charts are updated
  • Certify the weekly morbidity reports at his area of work
  • Certify the drug order for his/her ward
  • Participate in night calls when her/his turn comes
  • Carry out minor procedures when necessary
  • Ensure health education is undertaken periodically
General
  • Refer to the administrator through the doctor  for any logistical need
  • Participate in training the staff on the spot and following the training program
  • Participate in other activities in the hospitals e.g. campaigns as deemed necessary
  • Participate in clinical meetings and general staff meetings
  • Respect the internal rules of NCCK and the MOH staff regulation
  • Carry out any other duties as deemed necessary by the  Chief Medical Officer or Hospital Matron.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Diploma in Clinical Medicine
  • Registered by Clinical Officers Council
  • Training in reproductive health and HIV Comprehensive Care Services
Relevant Experience
  • 3 years working experience in a busy facility
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position in our Jumuia Hospital:

Nursing Officer, Jumuia Friends Hospital, Kaimosi

2  Positions

Ref: NO – JFHK

Reporting to: Medical Administrator
Job Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of nursing records including nurse’s flow sheet, charts, consents, and initial assessment data for all assigned patients as per protocols.
  • Maintains continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication with all departments, internal and external customers
  • Collects and sends all relevant documents duly completed to ensure speedy referral  process.
  • Will accompany all critical & helpless patients for any investigation procedures.
  • Performs nursing procedures as per set protocols in the department.
  • Imparts relevant health education to patients and families and documents of the same.
  • Takes care of all dying patients, maintains seriousness and accompanies every dead body to the mortuary.
  • Co-ordinate with the different doctors who have various slot timings
  • Cleaning, disinfecting and complete arrangement of the OPD rooms.
  • Render assistance to the consultants in way of taking vital signs and assisting in OPD Procedures
  • Educating the patient about care at home and the importance of follow up care.
  • Attends all in-service education programs and takes mandatory certification programs.
  • Takes responsibility and accountability in professional advancement.
  • Updates herself in special skills from time to time.
  • Educates herself on any new procedure and equipment installed in her unit.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
  • Registered by Nursing Council of Kenya
  • Training in reproductive health and HIV/AIDS care
Relevant Experience
  • 3 years working experience in a busy facility
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position in our Jumuia Hospital:

Administrative Secretary, Kakamega Hospital 

Ref: AS – KH 

Reporting to: Executive  Administrator
Job Responsibilities

  • In the absence of receptionist, receive the appointment/referral slips of clients on arrival and sort them out as per their appointments.
  • Supervise the retrieval of patients’ records/files open files for those visiting for the first time.
  • To ensure smooth flow of patients documents from clinicians offices to data entry room and afterward given to receptionist for filing in Lockable cabinets. No file should be left on the tables of offices at the end of each. For confidentiality, all files should be locked in the cabinets.
  • Dispatch medical reports to designated facilities/doctors and collaborating health providers using delivery book system. Such reports will be given to the incumbent by the clinicians who may have written it in response to a request or providing update information for the patients who needs timely and coordinated follow-up in the Hospital’s health system.
  • Responsible for Medical records and Data entry. This include reception of medical reports from hospitals/health institutions from hospital operations office and putting them in the corresponding files on/or before the date of the next appointment.
  • Updating the database with all the details of clients’ attendance on daily basis. The incumbent should consult any available clinician/nurse during data entry to clarify any illegible/unclear statement to ensure accuracy in data entry.
  • To provide Medical Administrator with up to date information on any patient treatment/referral. This includes maintaining an ad hoc file for all the referral slips to the health institution and ensures each slip is duly signed by the Medical Administrator.
  • Responsible for all medical linen laundry arrangements.
  • Any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies; Diploma in Business Studies           
  • Computer literacy.
Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • Strong organizational, office and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
  • A good sense of integrity and confidentiality
  • Dynamic and proactive
  • Good command of English and Kiswahili.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Relevant Job Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in a busy  health facility
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following positions in our Jumuia Hospital:

Receptionist, Kakamega Hospital

2  Positions

Ref: RC – KH 
 
Reporting to: Executive  Administrator
Job Responsibilities

  • Greet the patients properly depending upon the timing. 
  • Find out the requirement and guide them as per the following:
  1. Find out if it’s a new or an old patient, so that the registration formalities can be done for the new patient and the old patients can be guided accordingly.
  2. If the patient already has an appointment, guide the patient to the right doctor’s room and ask them to wait till their turn of visit
  3. If the doctor suggests few investigations, guide them to the right investigation room and as well as for billing
  • Check with the patient when do they need the next appointment with the doctor
  • Co-ordinate with the Medical Records Department (MRD) to maintain the OPD Patient files.
  • Collect the feedback from the patients of their experience in the hospital, if, the patient has faced any difficulty, it needs to be intimated to the right department/person to avoid this in the future.
  • Dress code to be followed by all the staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Advanced Certificate in Front Office Operations.     
Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
  • Very smart appearance.
  • Mature and courteous.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and inter-cultural orientation – should have appreciation of different cultural and religious backgrounds of the guests.
  • Good communication skills with good command of English and Kiswahili.
  • Ability to handle all complaints with tact, courtesy and initiative.
  • Be fully conversant with different departments and systems within the Jumuia Guest House
  • Good general knowledge of local and international current affairs, of local geography and of places of interest, as well as knowledge of your country.
  • Ability to work with under pressure and with minimum supervision.
 Relevant Job Experience
  • Must have worked in a similar position for at least two years.
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Furniture Manufacturing Manager
 
Industry: Furniture Manufacturer
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Salary: Ksh 80,000 - 100,000

Our client is a local manufacturing furniture firm in Nairobi. 

We are looking for a hands on, accountable, skilled and competent individual to manage the production department.
Responsibilities

  • Cover the factory production operation; you will work closely with other managers and with an established production team to deliver production targets in line with company requirements. Manages and supervises departments personnel activities
  • Responsible for overall operations of furniture wooden division
  • Ensure that all works done in the factory are covered by the work order
  • Ensure that all products running in the production have a complete bill of material
  • Cross check the work of technical office and certification in the production floor
  • Ensure that all work under progress have sufficient materials up to the last processing stage, including packing materials
  • Ensure the planned outputs are met on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Implementation of policies in order to achieve the departmental and company objectives
  • Ensure the manufacturing of products or goods is conducted efficiently, safely and meets the organizations standards
Requirements
  • Candidate must possess at least a Bachelors Degree, Engineering (IndustrialAt least 5 years experience as a production manager, preferably from furniture industry
  • Knowledgeable in all areas of furniture production
  • Good at providing innovative solutions to problems in production
  • Good supervisory skills
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Furniture Manufacturing Manager Ksh 80,000 – Ksh 100,000) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 23rd September, 2014

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
National Council of Churches of Kenya, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position in our Jumuia Hospitals:

Executive Administrator, Kakamega Hospital 

Ref: EA – KH

Reporting To: Medical Administrator
Job Responsibilities
  • It is required to ensure smooth and seamless functioning of all services within the hospital unit
  • Hold responsibility for service-quality standards and adherence to budgetary restrictions of Security, Housekeeping,  Engineering, Hospital Support Services, Patient Care Services and Ancillary business services.
  • Manage and supervise coordination within support services to deliver on required quality standards & as per Standard Operative Procedures
  • Short-list, train, schedule and motivate all manpower (including contracted) for all non-clinical departments (that come under incumbent's direct purview) and get maximum output with respect to time and service standards
  • Plan the detailed yearly budget required for the expenditure of all the departments and control the overall budget in an appropriate manner
  • Preparation and updating of the daily and  monthly MIS/reports and communicate it to the management
  • Provide safe & secure environment for all patients, visitors & staff in terms of cleanliness and hygiene at the hospital.
  • Plan all security protocol and monitoring system, material management, emergency systems, death documentation etc.
  • Maintain and manage the transport department including the ambulance effectively to ensure a smooth process of pick up and drop of patients at the time of emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences                
  • Diploma in Business Administration and Management
Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required
  • Good interpersonal skills                   
  • Ability to work as a team member      
  • Organisational skills
  • Ready to work under pressure 
  • Basic counseling, negotiation and mediation skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be flexible, resilient and self-controlled.
Relevant Job Experience
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form (Click Here to Download), fill it out and send it via email to  recruitment@ncck.org before 5.00 p. m. on 23rd September 2014.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Technical Sales Executives (Motor Vehicles Parts)
 
Industry: Automobile
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Salary: Ksh 25,000 - 35,000 plus commission

Our client is one of the largest distributors of vehicle car parts in Nairobi dealing in German branded cars. 

They seek to hire a counter Sales Executive from Nairobi. Candidates in vehicle related jobs preferred. 
Job Responsibilities

  • Sell car parts to walk in customers, resellers, new clients and existing accounts
  • Prepare briefs on the types of parts, designs, specifications and costs
  • Provide marketing and sales support to the sales manager for effective implementation of activities i.e. product launches and promotion activities
  • Get new clients through sales & marketing initiatives
  • Identify Marketing Opportunities for the car parts by conducting visits to customers
  • Identify contacts from the database for manufacturers and local fleet companies
  • Track marketing performance and effectiveness of the programs across all segments
  • Ensure profitability objectives are met and meeting sales targets
  • Diarize appointments and weekly business prospects
  • Conducting market research and analysis to establish the desired types of car parts
  • Advertising and promotion
  • Receiving orders from customers
  • Debt collection from clients on credit terms
  • Assisting in sales deliveries and after sales services
  • Sample follow up and reporting
Required Qualifications
  • Diploma in Automotive  Engineering
  • 2 year’s practical working experience in a similar role
  • Applicants selling car accessories preferred
  • Must be able & Energetic
  • Must have integrity and people skills
  • A self driven person
  • Hard Seller and Pleasant personality
If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke,   indicating the title Technical Sales Executives (Motor Vehicles-Parts)on the subject line before 23rd September, 2014

We do not charge for interviews.

Kindly indicate your last salary on your CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Vacancy: Deputy Commissioner - Marketing & Communication

Our client, Kenya Revenue Authority, is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, whose principal goal is to deliver Kenya to self-sufficiency through effective domestic resource mobilization. 

In pursuit of this goal, KRA is seeking to recruit a dynamic professional to lead its marketing and communication initiatives, with the primary aim of entrenching a tax payment culture among Kenya’s tax paying publics.
Minimum Requirements

  • A first degree in marketing or related field; and
  • At least seven (7) years’ senior management experience handling relevant functions in a large and reputable organisation.
  • A relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
  • Strong leadership orientation;
  • Superior communication skills;
  • Strong organiser and team builder;
  • Well-honed analytical and research skills;
  • Proactive, innovative, business oriented go getter;
  • Strong change orientation;
  • Demonstrated understanding of “new media” trends; and
  • Demonstrated competence in managing media relationships.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please write in confidence quoting the position title and reference number on the subject of the email or cover letter on or before Friday 26th September 2014.

Applications including curriculum vitae, contact email and daytime telephone contacts, current position and remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to esdkra@kpmg.co.ke.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. 

The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.

HelpAge East, West and Central Africa (EWCA) Regional Office is looking for a Regional Programme Coordinator who will work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries.
Job Title: Regional Programme Coordinator - Health, HIV and Social Protection

Grade:
 NS2

Location: East, West and Central Africa Regional Development Centre (EWCARDC), with regional travel

Responsible to: Regional Programme Manager, Secure Incomes and Social Protection

Reporting to: Sweden-Norad Grant Manager and Regional Programme Manager for Secure Incomes and Social Protection 

Relations with Others:

  • Affiliates, partners, Country  Development Programmes - to support, train, monitor and evaluate in the implementation of a Sweden-Norad supported project and keeping in line with the wider Health, HIV & AIDS and Social Protection strategy of the EWCARDC;
  • Regional Development Centre staff – to ensure synergy and linkages across HelpAge thematic areas, Advocacy and Communications and promote donor compliance, build the knowledge base at the EWCARDC and ensure consistency of approach in HelpAge International’s work  in the region and to ensure the development of complementary activities;
  • Development  organizations working on HIV and Social Protection – to share  information  and influence  changes in policies  and practices;
  • Relevant national and regional Health, HIV and social protection networks, forums and working groups, the media and associations of PLHIV to ensure  that we are building appropriate  alliances in our quest for inclusive  policies and programmes;
  • Staff and volunteers of NGOs, INGOs and Governments to ensure maximum coordination, disseminate learning and sharing of experiences.
Overall Purpose of the Job: To work with the Secure Incomes and Social Protection Programme Manager for the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Sweden-Norad supported project in five countries. 

Job Activities
  • Provide ongoing daily support to HelpAge partners in the project for its effective and timely implementation within the framework of the donor and project contracts;
  • Support the Programme Manager to consolidate narrative reports from partners in five countries and to develop quality control mechanisms to ensure efficient reporting to Sweden-Norad;
  • Support the Programme Manager in strengthening best practices in governance in partner organizations;
  • Support the implementation of Traditional Healers’ and Practitioners component within Sweden-Norad project;
  • Build the capacity of partners to develop and implement sound HIV & AIDS and SP programmes, through effective training events and timely mentoring;
  • Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in data quality assurance issues and the Programme Officer to ensure consistency in data for learning, advocacy work and preparation of report;
  • Lead on the research on LGBT that is planned under the Sweden-Norad programme;
  • Contribute to the development and dissemination of information on key lessons learnt in the HIV and Social Protection work within and beyond the HelpAge network in Africa and globally;
  • Develop links and share experiences with other stakeholders in order to promote the mainstreaming of ageing issues in HIV & AIDS and SP, poverty reduction and advocacy programmes;
  • Participate in the activities of the HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and undertake additional duties as requested to achieve the Regional Development Centre’s and HelpAge International’s overall objectives.
Extent of Authority: The post-holder will make day-to-day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed set of Performance Objectives worked out with the post-holder’s line manager.

Person Specification

Essential
  • Degree level of education in Social Sciences for Development Studies
  • A minimum of three years experience in working with NGOs managing and implementing development programmes;
  • Experience in advocating issues affecting vulnerable groups and influencing policies and strategies in line with this;
  • An in-depth understanding of HIV & AIDS and Social Protection related issues in Africa;
  • Extensive experience in programme development;
  • Experience in institutional strengthening and partner capacity building;
  • Appreciation of and experience in operational research and its application in programming;
  • Understanding of participatory knowledge management and willingness to document and disseminate lessons learnt;
  • Experience in the operation of an international development organization;
  • Fluent spoken and written English;
  • Ability to write narrative of a standard required by international donor organizations and interpret financial reports;
  • Skills in working with local and national agencies and to represent the work of HelpAge International to them and their beneficiaries;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including project participants;
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed upon deadlines.
Desirable
  • Knowledge and interest of ageing preferred
  • Familiarity with social science research
National Position based in Nairobi, Kenya
 
Salaries will be in Accordance to HelpAge Salary Structure

Please Note: This is a national position in Kenya and all applicants must have the existing right to work in Kenya.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter to jobs.ewca@helpage.org

Closing Date: 26th September 2014

HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunity Employer
HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries.

The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.

HelpAge East, West and Central Africa (EWCA) Regional Office is looking for a Programme Officer who will support execution of Sweden/Norad in accordance with the plans, budgets and terms and conditions of the contract project.
 
Job Title: Programme Officer

Grade:
 NS3

Department: Programmes  

Location: Nairobi, Kenya 

Reporting to: Sweden-Norad Grant Manager and Regional Programme Manager for Secure Incomes and Social Protection

Key Relations:

  • Regional Development Centre staff – to ensure consistency of approach in HAI’s work in the region and to ensure the development of complimentary activities.
  • Affiliates, partners and HelpAge country Development Programmes.
  • UK Secretariat staff
  • Staff and Volunteers of NGOs, INGOs, academic institutions and Governments.
Overall Purpose of the Job: To provide support on the delivery of HelpAge targets with specific focus on two thematic areas of Social Protection and HIV within the EWCARDC Strategic Plan, and to support delivery of the Sweden/Norad project with specific focus on M&E and financial monitoring.  

The incumbent will provide support to the execution of the programme in accordance with the plans, budgets and terms and conditions of the contract.

Job Content and Key Tasks

General
  • Maintain the programme database and ensure the data entry meets quality standards
  • Support in project data entry and analysis and provide information on overall trends in collaboration with the Regional M&E Coordinator
  • Liaise with the M&E Coordinator and the Programme Coordinator to ensure accurate data for learning, advocacy work and preparations of reports;
  • Train HelpAge’s staff on collection and saving of data;
  • Support the programme team in the coordination of the research component by:
  1. Conducting literature search and preliminary reviews
  2. Track consultants timelines through setting of timelines and reminders
  3. Work with consultants by providing backup skills in analysing data and providing feedback as advised by HelpAge
  4. Provide initial proof reading of the work, identifying the gaps and ensuring that it is in tandem with HelpAge’s procedures and branding in consultation with HelpAge communication team.
  • Support the following operational researches will be supported by this position:
  1. On Human Rights and Gender Mainstreaming  in Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania – led by the Programme Manager
  2. Situational analysis of women and girls of participation, GBV, vulnerability, livelihood and coping strategies in two targeted countries – led by the Programme Manager
  3. Access to services by LGBT – led by the Programme Coordinator
  • Support in publication of programme learning documentation
  1. The publications include: The OCMG (Older Citizen Monitoring Groups) Manual, BCC (Behavioural Change Communication) Guide, Nesting model etc
  2. Follow-up with HelpAge partners and staff to develop and send articles for in-house publications
  3. Support programme learning outputs by collecting and collating case studies being generated from the project for documentation and publication
  • Support Operations Research through participation in the ongoing operations research by mining data from the various sources like Internet, in-house reports and publications
  • Support advocacy through providing technical support and guidance to the project advocacy groups and to partner organizations in implementing regional level advocacy initiatives    
  • Manage and provide technical support to specific designated countries within Sweden/Norad grant (Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia);
  • Build the capacity of partners in to develop sound data bases for the project, through effective training events and timely mentoring;
  • To participate in the activities of the HelpAge EWCARDC Regional Development Centre
  • To undertake any other duties as assigned by the Regional Director or his Appointee.
Extent of Authority: The Post holder will make day to day decisions regarding the implementation of work within an agreed framework and budget limitations. 

Person Specification


Essential
  • Bachelors Degree
  • At least 3 years work experience with an NGO
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience of compiling, producing and disseminating information
  • Experience in budget monitoring and preparing financial reports
Knowledge and Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Portuguese would be an advantage.
  • Strong computing skills preferably with knowledge/experience of Word, Excel and Access
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to write narrative reports of a standard required by international donor organisations.
  • Knowledge and Interest of ageing issues preferred
Please Note: This is a national position in Kenya and all applicants must have the existing right to work in Kenya.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and Cover letter to jobs.ewca@helpage.org

Closing Date: 26 September 2014

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