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Job Title: Programme Manager – Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Management responsibility: Project Coordinators; Project Officer; likely future management of Project Manager and Finance Officer
Budget responsibility: Programme budget of approx. USD 1 million per annum

Job Title: Business Support Manager
Reports to: Regional Director, Africa
Based in: Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya

Covenant Executives Consultants (COVEX) is the leading recruitment 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.

Land O’Lakes – International Development is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a U.S. food and agricultural cooperative that implements humanitarian and economic development activities for donor agencies.

Land O’Lakes – International Development invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Conflict Thematic Manager
Location: ACORD Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya with significant travel within Africa and internationally
ACORD is seeking a Conflict Programming Expert to coordinate and lead its overall Conflict Prevention and Peace Building programming.

You should be strong in programme management, conflict mitigation, conflict resolution, peace building, policy and advocacy and a capable networker.

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach.
Our staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.

The African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development challenges confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and Great Lakes Region.

It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and shade ideas.

The Forum also facilitates the evolution of regional community of scholars, activists and institutions, with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems.
ARRF wishes to fill the following vacancies at the secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
Programme Interns
The ARRF Internship programme aims at providing valuable work experience to fresh graduates, holding Bachelors or Masters Degrees with a demonstrated interest in development policy research and analysis. Interns will be supervised by senior research/program staff for the duration of their internship.
The minimum period for internship is three (3) Months, renewable for another 3 months, depending on performance.
This is not a salaried position and ARRF pays only a modest transportation allowance to the interns.
Qualifications:
·                     At least a Bachelors degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, development Economics, Economic Policy or related social sciences.
·                     A Masters degree in any of these areas will be an added advantage
·                     Applicants should be citizens of any EAC member state, but currently residing in Kenya.
·                     Good interpersonal and writing skills will be added advantages.
To apply for the above positions, please send an application letter, together with a current CV, recommendations from the University career development centre, giving names, telephones and email contacts of at least 2 referees.
Applications should be sent either by post or email to:
The Chief Executive Officer
African Research and Resource Forum
Hse. No. 305, Mt. View Estate, Off Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 57103-00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Email:applications@arrforum.org
To reach us not later than 20th July 2012
Evaluation Research Position – FP/RH BPs
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, nongovernmental organization committed to conducting high quality and policy relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.

 

APHRC seeks to recruit a Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation to lead a five-year (2011-2016) program entitled “Evidence to Action for Strengthened Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services for Women and Girls (E2A)”, with Pathfinder International as the prime partner.
The position is based at APHRC’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
Project Overview: E2A’s ultimate goal is to reduce unmet need for family planning (and thereby, unintended pregnancies), by enabling women and girls to make – and act on – informed decisions about their reproductive lives at all stages of the life cycle.
It will work at the global, country and community/facility levels to achieve three main objectives:
1) Increase global support for the use of FP/RH evidence-based best practices (BPs) to strengthen service delivery;
2) Synthesize and disseminate knowledge about the use of FP/RH BPs to strengthen service delivery; and
3) Apply and scale up FP/RH BPs in ways that strengthen service delivery.
Position Purpose: In collaboration with, and reporting to, the Program Leader at APHRC and the E2A’s M&E Director in the project office in Washington, DC, the Senior Lead for Strategic Planning & Evaluation is the project’s focal person at APHRC.
Her/his primary responsibility is to: Organize, facilitate or conduct literature reviews as well as operations, evaluation and implementation research around FP/RH BPs; Document and disseminate reviews, case studies and other syntheses that build knowledge on FP/RH BPs; and Contribute to advocacy activities at the global, regional and country levels.
S/he also supports the design and implementation of the project’s M&E plan, data collection and data systems to measure overall project performance against established goals and objectives.
S/he coordinates the requests and support needs from in-country partners for research, evaluation and documentation of BPs, and with guidance from the E2A Director of M&E, ensure that the needs are timely and adequately met.
 
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct literature and systematic reviews on FP/RH BPs, and produce synthesis for use in the project’s activities at the global, country or local levels;
2. Plan, design and implement or facilitate operations, evaluation and implementation research on FP/RH BPs in the Africa region.
3. Support the project’s dissemination, communication and advocacy activities;
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of the project’s Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, and the production of quarterly reports to USAID;
5. Oversee, when applicable, the work of in-country partners’ M&E related staff, and coordinate the implementation of quality control measures;
6. Provide technical assistance to in-country partners on research, evaluation and documentation of best practices, among others;
Qualifications and Experience
1. PhD in Demography, Statistics, Public Health, social sciences or related discipline;
2. At least three years of experience in monitoring and evaluating health and development projects, and health service delivery in particular;
3. Strong writing skills and good record of publications on population, family planning and reproductive health in developing countries, with demonstrated ability to conduct systematic reviews;
4. Good experience in designing and conducting impact evaluation, and operations and interventions research;
5. Proven ability to work effectively with various constituencies including funding agencies and international partners, host country government agencies, and other national and local stakeholders and decision-makers;
6. Strong quantitative skills and extensive familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Statistical Packages (STATA or SPSS);
7. Availability to travel internationally about 30-40% of time.
Interested candidates are invited to send via email or mail their letter of application (1 page); a statement of research interests and goals (1-2 pages); and their CV with contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
Please, indicate E2A Evaluation Research Position – FP/RH BPs on the subject line of the email or on the envelope.
The position comes with an attractive, internationally competitive remuneration package including employer paid medical, travel, life insurance cover and retirement benefits.
Allowances toward inrelocation, home leave travel and dependants’ education, are provided. Preference will be given to nationals of sub-Saharan African countries, and females are particularly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
The DN Advertiser (DNA) hereby invites applications from interested and competent firms or individuals for pre-qualification of Associate Consultants to be included in the DNA’s Suppliers’ list for provision of the consultancy services listed hereunder.

1) Financial Institution Consultants & Trainers

Vacancy No.: IOMSO/051/12
Position Title: Programme Assistant 
Classification: G3/1 (based on the UN Salary Scale for the staff in Kenya)
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Appointment: 6 months Special All Inclusive contract with possibility of extension

General Functions:-

Under the overall supervision of the Health Programme Officer-Somalia, and in coordination with IOM colleagues in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as Hargeisa and Garowe, Somalia, the incumbent will provide programmatic, administrative and financial assistance to MHD Somalia team in the implementation of existing activities and project development.
Essential Functions:-
1. Word processing, formatting, drafting and collating of correspondence, publications, tables, reports, presentations, and other forms of documentation.
2. Retrieval and structuring of information and background research from various sources (e.g.Intra-/Internet, office files, central documentation services, etc.).
3. Responding to internal and external inquiries, or referring to appropriate contacts/units; screening calls, receives and directing visitors.
4. Setting up and updating archiving and retrieval systems. Maintaining office supplies and coordinating the provision of central services (e.g. translation, printing, building services, etc).
5. Assisting in the organization of meetings and events; arranges for meeting facilities and equipment, making travel arrangements, preparing correspondence and assembling documents for participants.
6. Perform any additional duties that may be assigned by the Health Programme Officer-Somalia.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Completed Diploma in Social Science, Public Health, International Relations or Development Studies, Business Management, Logistics or related field.
2. Three years’ experience working in programming, preferably in health and/or HIV managing all the administrative duties
3. Knowledge of administrative procedures of IOM or UN agencies
4. Exceptional writing skills, with demonstrated ability to draft and edit technical documents
5. Desirable IOM Competencies:-
Behavioural – Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous Learning, Communication, Performance Management, Professionalism and Teamwork.
Technical – Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners, works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet and Outlook.
7. Excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of Somali an asset.
Mode of Application: Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 55040-00200 Nairobi
or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int.
Closing Date: 25 June 2012
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.

As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health.

Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan, development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African Countries.

We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.

Exciting Role in IAT
A position of Receptionist has opened up at the IAT  Pension Towers
 
Get connected to an Exciting career.

IAT Pension Towers is looking for candidates to fill the position of Receptionist.

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somalia since early 2004 and has since expanded its programme to Kenya in 2006 and to Ethiopia in 2011.
Since 2004, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has demonstrated a regional competence and expertise in working with displaced populations. NRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by the ongoing conflict and more recently by the drought and famine.

The Regional Office is based in Nairobi, Kenya with offices and operations in Somalia (Puntland, Somaliland and Mogadishu), Kenya (Dadaab and Molo) and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa and Dolo Ado).

Category: IT Internship

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Internship Type:Three Months

Positions required:12

Summary:

Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Position Description:    
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies and the strengthening of transitional democracies.

Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.

Administrative Assistant

Our client is a Pan-African initiative established in 2007 and a member of the global Tax Justice Network that seeks to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in Africa.

Position: Sales Manager
Location: Nairobi
Our client a multinational manufacturing firm is seeking to recruit a Sales Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading sales teams to work towards achieving projected revenue generation targets.

Operations Director
Gross Salary: 240k – 312k

Our client is a profit making consumer goods firm and provides delivery services for the peri- urban and rural populations of the developing world and is seeking to recruit  a talented, personable and result oriented person with good business acumen to join the  founding team and help launch the company piloting in  Nairobi, Kenya.

Project Accountant: Women’s Rights and Sustainable Livelihoods Project and Public Financing for Agriculture Project
Salary: Basic Salary GBP27,503
Closing date for applications: Friday, 8 June 2012 – 11:59pm

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

YWCA of Kenya

Job Title: Restaurant Cashier

Department: Restaurant

Location: Nairobi

Internship Opportunity

An organization working for peace and social justice is looking for an Intern for three months.

Internship Opportunity

An organization working for peace and social justice is looking for an Intern for three months.

Position Title: Chief of Party – Market Development, Livelihoods, Value Chain, Nutrition – Kenya
 
Primary Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Position Status: Full time
 

Current Employee: N/A

Teaching Staff Required

Cambridge International School,

Nairobi, Kenya

ICF International is seeking experts for a Climate Change Adaptation program in East Africa.

Positions require experience with managing and implementing climate change adaptation programs, including experience related to food security, freshwater resources and biodiversity conservation.

Objectives

The African Development Bank’s Regional Resource Center in Nairobi, Kenya (RRC-Nairobi) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and regional Governments, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy.

Topgrades Education is a premier Instructional technology Service Provider, with a Web based online & offline learning platform for both the Local curriculum & IGCSE.

These primary maths programmes are used both in the Classroom and at home. We partner with schools and parents to provide innovative schools and family subscription packages.

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) is one of the five regional components of the African Standby Force established by the African Union for the purpose of containing the scourge of conflicts and enhancing peace and security in the continent.

The Eastern Africa Region, as defined by the African Union Commission (AUC), is composed of 14 Member States: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

We are a leader in the international telecommunications industry and are looking to recruit dynamic, first class professionals to fill the following positions in our office in Nairobi, Kenya but working towards our offices across Sub-Saharan Africa.

We offer an excellent working environment, good training prospects and an attractive compensation structure.

Our client in the Telecommunication industry is seeking to fill the position of a Personal Assistant who will be charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Deputizing for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager’s absence
Our client is a mobile phone shop based at Nairobi CBD is looking to hire two sales ladies who will operate from the shop.

Job Description

  • Maintain and develop a computerized customer and prospect database.
  • Plan and carry out direct marketing activities
  • Respond to and follow up sales enquiries by post, telephone, and personal visits.
  • Maintain and develop existing and new customers through planned individual account support, and liaison with internal order-processing staff.
  • Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management information.
  • Maintain and report on equipment and software suitability for direct marketing and sales reporting purposes.
  • Liaise and attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business and organizational development.
  • Manage the external marketing agency activities of telemarketing and research.
Qualifications
  • Ladies only.
  • Diploma in Sales and marketing or business administration.
  • Previous experience selling mobile phones in a busy outlet

Starting salary of 15K.

Intel Corporation, Kenya, Nairobi

Retail Marketing Manager (#615604)

Description

Urgent Salesman on motorbike needed to work for established FMCG processing company

Package: 10,000/ = + attractive commissions structure

Our client is an upcoming media company.

A vacancy for agraphic designerexists in Nairobi Kenya.

Currently MSF Spain wishes to recruit the above vacant temporary position, based in Nairobi

Mission

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production in East Africa.

Our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Media Focus on Africa Foundation (MFA) is a not-for-profit communications for development organization based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Reporting To: Manager, Quality Assurance and Environment

Location: Nairobi

Position Type: Full Time

Our client is a well established company with offices in Nairobi.

University Research Co., LLC has its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. University Research Co., LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Centre for Human Services (CHS), is a leader in public health consulting.

Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. URC’s mission is to improve the quality of and access to health, education, and social services in the United States of America and in developing countries around the world.

Vacancy Notice No: VN IOM/003/12

Position Title: Engineering Assistant (Shelter)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya