Posts Tagged “project coordinator”

Project: Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP)
Project Coordinator

The Government of Kenya (GoK) has applied for financing from the World Bank to finance the proposed Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the financing to put together a Project Management Unit (PMU) comprising a team of professionals dedicated to planning and implementing the Project. The Judiciary now invites applications for the position of a Project Coordinator for the JPIP.

Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to come.
We build on the communities’ knowledge and skills to come up with innovative, sustainable and practical solutions to poverty.

In preparation to implement a project aimed at enhancing the economic recovery of pastoralist communities in Mandera and building livelihood resilience, Practical Action intends to recruit results-oriented and proactive team players to fill the following eight (8) positions (each with a fixed term of 1 year):

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

(AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC AND POLICY EXPERT)

REF: DDG-R4D/PF/AEPE/07/12

Service Contract

Project Coordinator
The Drylands Development Centre (DDC) is one of the three UNDP Thematic Centres around the world.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, DDC provides core support for development and poverty reduction in the drylands to affected countries world-wide through the Integrated Drylands Development Programme (IDDP).

The overall goal of the IDDP is to contribute to poverty reduction through the sustainable development of drylands leading to reduced vulnerability and improved livelihoods.
After two consecutive seasons of inadequate rainfall since 2010, the impacts of drought have dominated the humanitarian scene across the Horn of Africa (HoA) from mid-2011.
The terms such as risk reduction, vulnerability reduction and resilience building are increasingly becoming the new ‘hot topic’ being highlighted at various drought fora and included in numerous droughtfocused project documents.
It is in this context that the UNDP DDC developed the Building Drought Resilient Dryland Communities in the Horn of Africa Project, with the financial support from the Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department of the European Commission (ECHO).
The overall objective of the project is to reduce drought disaster risks and improve human livelihoods in the droughtprone communities in the HoA by establishing an integrated enabling DRR planning and programming framework at national and regional levels in the region, effectively promoting local resilience building and vulnerability reduction.
UNDP DDC now seeks the services of a Project Coordinator to coordinate the implementation of various project activities to ensure quality and timeliness in delivery of outputs, in accordance with the project work-plan.

Duration of assignment:
 One (1) year
Application Procedure:
Qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications online via the UNDP Job Site link:http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=30192 by COB 11 July 2012.
The Terms of Reference and a link to the P11 form are available through the link provided.
NB: This post is open to Kenya Nationals only.
Regional Violence Against Children Project Coordinator
Ref: RESA006/2012
Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International aims to reach as many
children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised with high quality programs that deliver long

lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively.

In fulfilling its mandate of promoting and protecting the rights of children, Plan International in the Region of Eastern and Southern Africa (RESA) is implementing a three year advocacy project on the Elimination of Violence Against Children.
The purpose of the project is to contribute to the implementation of the UN-VAC recommendation on harmful practices,
giving special attention to the protection of children from Child Labor, trafficking and marriage.
Through this project Plan RESA aims to contribute to the strengthening and empowerment of Government Institutions
to understand and respond to Child rights and protection issues; CSOs and media to support in raising awareness,
reporting, rehabilitation and reintegration of victims of child abuse.
The Regional VAC Project Coordinator will manage and coordinate the implementation of the Regional project activities
and link these with all other VAC initiatives in the RESA countries.
Key result areas
a) Strengthen the capacity of law enforcement and Human Rights institutions; and civil society organization (CSO) to
effectively contribute to the elimination of harmful practices
b) Promote knowledge, information and good practices on the elimination of harmful practices.
c) To influence policy and legislation dialogue and discussions on harmful practices at international, regional and
national level.
Competencies/Qualifications and Experience
·         Demonstrated knowledge of Global, Regional and National trends on Children Rights and understanding of the United Nation’s Study on Violence against Children
·         Demonstrated experience in working with Government law enforcement and Human Rights Institutions
·         Not less than 7 years work experience, three of which should be in child protection programming and advocacy,
·         Good understanding of child protection systems within government and community settings
·         Good understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes
·         Practical experience in project research, monitoring and Evaluation systems
·         Graduate qualification in Human/ Children Rights, Law, Social Sciences or in any relevant disciplines. Post graduate qualifications in the same field will be an added advantage.
Desirable skills and competencies
·         Project management, organizational, coordination and facilitation skills
·         High level advocacy, Communication, Negotiation and Diplomacy skills
·         High level of integrity and accountability, self motivation and initiative
·         Open to new and Innovative ideas, commitment to excellence and achievement of results
·         Sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse organization
Please submit a full CV and two names of referees to plan.resajob@plan-international.org
Closing date will be Friday July 6th 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Reference and background checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Vacancy: National Project Coordinator – Kenya
Women’s Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Empowerment
Since 2002, the ILO has been promoting women’s entrepreneurship development (WED).
Women’s entrepreneurship development contributes to outcome 3: Sustainable enterprises create productive and decent jobs.

Through its dedicated programme, the ILO works to enhance economic opportunities for women by carrying out affirmative action in support of women starting, formalizing and growing their enterprises, and by
mainstreaming gender equality issues into its work in enterprise development.

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

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab (Hagadera) camps.
The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/ AIDS.

Current IRCK NGO Project Jobs Kenya 2011

The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, (IRCK) the national interfaith collaboration of all faith communities in Kenya, is in a three year partnership with UNICEF to carry out a project named ‘Faith for Life’ in which religious leaders are empowered to use their congregational and other platforms to communicate high impact interventions (HII) which are aimed at accelerating maternal, newborn and child development (MNCH) for adoption by their congregations.

The IRCK, is seeking for services of a consultant/conference coordinator and his/her assistant to organize an international conference on faith communities response to acceleration of maternal, newborn and child development.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma and Dadaab (Hagadera) camps.