WWF Kenya Country Office CBNRM / Social Development Advisor Job Vacancy

CBNRM / Social Development Advisor
 

To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Under the supervision of the Conservation Manager, the Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) / Social Development Programme Advisor shall develop and implement the CBNRM/ Social Development Programme at the WWF Kenya Country Office (KCO), and be responsible for mainstreaming of CBNRM / social development principles into the KCO conservation programme, including providing guidance on social development dimensions of the KCO conservation programmes and initiatives.
 

Major duties will include but not limited to: 

• Develop and implement the WWF KCO programme for promoting CBNRM / social development in conservation in Kenya, in close collaboration with KCO conservation staff and management and building upon the existing CBNRM activities; 
• Identify and foster partnerships with other organizations on CBNRM / social development, work with all stakeholders to promote equitable and sustainable natural resource management -specifically CBNRM and social development in conservation;
• Coordinate and promote KCO linkages to other national and to regional CBNRM initiatives and use experiences from other initiatives to inform CBNRM / social development initiatives at KCO;
• Identify existing tools and materials on social development and CBNRM which can be used in the Kenya context, adapt them for local use, and where necessary, develop new tools and materials for WWF use as well as for WWF’s partners; 
• Document and share experiences and lessons learned in KCO CBNRM / social development activities with other national and regional initiatives, to support the development, innovation and evolution of CBNRM and social development in conservation in the region.

The applicant must possess

• at least a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies and / or Natural Resources Management; 
• At least eight years relevant experience in natural resource management with a focus on social development issues and community based development. 
• Experience working with large-scale programmes and organisations on community based natural resource development initiatives;
• Ability to understand and communicate the linkages (positive and negative) between natural resource management and social development; 
• Excellent public relations, communication and diplomatic skills;
• Strong planning and analytical skills; 
• Strong capacity and ability to work independently; 
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team; 
• Good command of the English language, written and verbal; 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, and high pressure situations; 
• adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with the CBNRM/Social Development Advisor Application on the subject line to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 10 May 2013.
 

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Kenya Red Cross Society Regional Program Coordinator Job in Upper Eastern & Central Kenya

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organisations in Kenya. 

Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
 

The Society is looking for a qualified person to fill the following position:
 

Position Title: Regional Program Coordinator 

(1 Position)
 

Reporting to: Assistant Secretary General
 

Job Location: Upper Eastern & Central
 

Overall Purpose
 

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the Regional Programme Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and providing strategic and visionary leadership with full operational responsibility in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies to effectively address emerging issues, risks and opportunities related to the Global Fund programme in their respective Regions. 

S/He will spearheading the implementation of strategic capacity enhancement processes as well as reviewing the PR and the Sub recipients’ performance to ensure effective utilisation of physical, financial and human resources allocated for the Non State Actors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to staff in the Region to design, implement and evaluate strategic action plans and budgets in line with approved Global Fund (GF) policies and international best practices aimed at ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
• Direct and exercise overall control of the GF’s operations in the Region to ensure that its activities are managed in a professional and efficient manner in order to meet its strategic objectives
• Implement effective Grants management policies and systems for monitoring and reporting financial performance of Non State Actors to ensure proper management and accountability of funds in line with financial and budgetary policies and procedures of GF in the Region.
• Oversee the implementation of resource allocation, efficient program implementation, and competent program monitoring and reporting in the Region.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate qualification in Business Management (MBA) or MSc in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent qualifications with certificate in project management
• Over five (5) years experience in Grants and Programme Management.
• Previous work in HIV and or Health grant programs will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Broad knowledge of HIV management, trends and goals at national, regional and international levels aimed at preventing and alleviating HIV related human suffering
• Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognise and adjust to rapidly changing conditions in order to align programmes to the GF strategic plan.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to develop and implement accountability and performance management systems as well as linking the pay system to performance and results
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as Accounting Software, word processing, spread sheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
 

All applications should be sent to:
 

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
 

So as to reach him not later than Wednesday, 10th May 2012.

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Peace Initiative Kenya Program Assistant (Grants) Job Vacancy

Peace Initiative Kenya (PIK) is a USAID funded project aimed at rapidly creating a more protective and peaceful environment. 

The project is being implemented by The International Rescue Committee (IRC), together with local partners; Coalition on Violence against Women (COVAW), the Federation of Women Lawyers – Kenya (FIDA), PeaceNet, and the Rural Women’s Peace Link (RWPL), Sauti Ya Wanawake, Pwani, African Woman and Child and Well Told Story. 

The project is aimed at engaging communities’ in peace messaging and ending gender-based violence (GBV). 

Part of IRC’s mandate is to manage small grants to local women organizations and rapid response grants for emergency preparedness.
 

Job Purpose / Objective
 

Reporting to the Procurement/Grants Specialist, the Program Assistant-Grants will support the PIK Project to ensure implementation of grants is in line with the USAID regulations, objectives set are met, accurate and comprehensive reports are submitted on time. 

The program assistant-grants will be involved in the budget and proposal development and necessary monitoring of compliance with donor regulations for the small grants and rapid response activities. 

This position will be based in Nairobi and will end on the 30 of September 2013.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other relevant field;
• Four - Five years of INGO field experience in a similar position: small grants management, proposal development (program narratives and budgets) and donor reporting.
• Knowledge of US (USAID/OFDA) donor regulations, procedures and requirements preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English essential
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player
• Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed
• High-level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. required
• Work in a multi-sectoral/multicultural team- patience, cultural sensitivity and application of contextual understanding in day to day work
• Ability to work with tight deadlines for proposal development/ information needs

Full Job description can be viewed here
 

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. 

Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

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LANTech Marketing Mgr, Sales Executives, Executive Assistant, F&A Mgr, HR, Project Mgrs, Technology Architect, and Systems Engineers Jobs in Kenya

LANTech Africa Limited, a leading ICT systems integrator in East and Central Africa, as well as a top 100 company is committed to the pursuit of excellence and superior performance by delivering world class integrated business solutions for our customers. 

We do this by merging best of breed technologies with a highly skilled workforce that we want to expand. 

We are looking for innovators whom we shall empower and develop so as to deliver results that ensure sustained growth and profitability.

 

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Abt Associates Technical Specialist (Chief of Party) Job in Nairobi Kenya

The Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project is USAID's flagship project in private sector health. 

It works to involve nongovernmental organizations and for-profit entities in addressing the many health needs of people in developing countries.

Abt Associates is seeking to hire a Technical Specialist (Chief of Party) to manage and lead its activities for SHOPS/Kenya.

A Technical Specialist at this level has direct project management responsibility for a project (or one or several component(s) of a large project) that is large, highly complex, highly visible, and well-funded.  

The TS has an expert role and the technical input is crucial to the project. 

This is a supervisory position.

General Job Description:

As a recognized expert in the professional field, performs important and complex analytical, evaluative, and consultative work.

1. Development and implementation of the project/project component’s technical aspects.
2. Management, and ongoing assessment of the project/project component’s technical aspects. Advises changes and improvements to Project Director and takes responsibility for implementation.
3. Can serve as a Technical Advisor to the Project Director and other Technical Specialists to provide research, analysis, and advisory services on project planning, implementation, training, monitoring and/or evaluation.  
4. Supervisory responsibility over a unit consisting of two or more staff members in situations where the role is operational.  But if the main role is an advisory role the supervisory role is not necessary.  
5. If the main role is primarily an advisory role, the incumbent collaborates at the highest levels of the government and serves as principal project advisor in identifying and networking with key stakeholders.  Nationally recognized expert in the field and the use of the expertise is crucial to project success.

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Project Manager Job in Kenya - Construction Company

We are a construction company registered in Kenya involved in Building, Civil Works, Real Estate development, Road works and General suppliers with operations in Kenya.

We are looking to recruit a highly qualified and motivated individual, to fill the position of Project Manager, reporting to the Chief Executive officer.

He/she will head the technical/projects department and will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring of all projects to ensure that all projects specifications and quality standards, project timelines, budgets and profitability projections, have been met.

He/she will oversee all the construction related resources and staff.

Desired Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• BSc or diploma in Civil Engineering or Building Construction and must have a Diploma or degree in Project/Construction management from recognized institutions
• A master’s degree is and added advantage
• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry, at least one year must have been in supervisory or management position
• Proficiency in MS office and Ms Projects
• Must have experience in BOQ preparation and tendering procedures
• Must be able to demonstrate skills on how to prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment

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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and Leaders Program Coordinator Career Opportunities at the Equity Group Foundation

The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006 in recognition of the need to scale up the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Equity Bank Group.

The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group’s social initiatives and interventions.

The Foundation’s aim is to catalyze the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy.

Having demonstrated scal.ability, impact and high return on investment, the Foundation has started attracting organizations and development partners who wish to do good to society without duplicating and/or investing in infrastructure. This is by leveraging on the Equity Bank Group’s infrastructure.

The Foundation recognizes the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six program areas on which it lays its emphasis.

These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability.

These program areas support the Foundation in realizing its vision and mission.

Vision: To champion the social and economic transformation of the people of Africa.

Mission: We champion the transformation of lives and livelihoods through development and implementation of innovative programs that leverage existing infrastructure and link partners to the bottom of the pyramid.

1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Position

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Seremala Engineering and Construction Project Manager Job in Kenya

Seremala Engineering and Construction Ltd, a building and construction company, is looking for a Project Manager.

The Project Manager will act as a link between the office and construction site.

The Project Manager must know materials & labour requirements of each construction project and ensure they are met.

He/she is in charge of quality control, staff management and project time management.

Duties and responsibilities

• Preparation of the works program to ensure that projects are completed within scheduled time
• Sources for subcontractors and assigns them on different projects
• Quality control which involves checking whether the projects are as per the recommended/required standards
• Coordination of concurrently running projects at different sites. Ensure that materials are procured and labour requirements met adequately
• Prepare & present site reports to Operations Manager and MD
• Keep track of all Projects to ensure they adhere to the work program and are completed on time
• Manage site supervisors and foremen
• Keep records of labour, wages and subcontractors
• Authorise petty cash required during delivery/on the journey
• Manage all staff in the Operations department
• Make authorisations in the absence of directors

Qualifications, skills and experience

• A degree/Higher Diploma and experience in building construction & Civil Engineering
• Advanced education and experience in resource management (Materials & Labour)
• Project management skills
• Effective planning & organization skills
• Excellent skills in Ms Office applications

How to apply

Please send your CV and Application letter together with your current and expected salary to recruitment@fanisi.net by 12th October 2011.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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