Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is theofficial agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for reliefand development overseas.
CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.
We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following positions in response tothe drought crisis in the country.
All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas,willingness to travel to field locations and a commitment to work with andsupport partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.
1) Project Officer - PMTCT
Ref: 2011/32
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel to the field
Background/Job Summary: Catholic Relief Services Kenya is implementing the Supportand Assistance to Indigenous Implementing Agencies (SAIDIA) program by workingin partnership with local implementing partners to strengthen HIV Prevention, Careand Treatment services at different levels of health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya thatreceives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC).
The Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) Officer isresponsible for providing technical support to the PMTCT component of theprogram to Implementing Partners (IP) in Nairobi.
The officer will advance CRS desire to integrate PMTCT with other componentsimplemented by the rest of the consortium.
Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities- Provide on-going technical support and supervision for the PMTCT component of the Program
- Monitor and regularly review with partner organization and particular health facilities the services provided to PMTCT clients
- Oversee the training of health care workers at SAIDIA-supported facilities on National PMTCT guidelines and protocols.
- Ensure proper financial management, reporting and administration of the project
- Strengthen referrals and linkages between the MCH where PMTCT activities are provided and the HIV clinics at SAIDIA-supported private health facilities.
- Strengthen collaboration and linkages between PMTCT and HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI) activities at the MCH.
- To participate in the PMTCT technical working group in the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCOP)
- Develop and implement strategies to increase the male involvement in PMTCT services
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- University degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine and must be registered with the relevant professional body.
- Trainer of Trainers in PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis.
- Have solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: PMTCT, PWP, HTC, AB and ART.
- Three years experience implementing PMTCT and HIV/AIDS projects, preferably in an NGO setting.
- Experience in implementing US Government-funded projects.
- Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers on PMTCT working in private health facilities.
- Willingness to work under difficult circumstances e.g. working in slums
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in English (written and oral)
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office programs).
2) Program Officer – Medical
Ref: 2011/33
Location: Nairobi
Background / Job Summary: The Officer will facilitate the implementation of the SAIDIAHIV/AIDS care and treatment project in Kenya with implementing partners.
This position will mainly comprise of supporting the medical components ofservice delivery of Antiretroviral treatment but will also include support topartners for HIV palliative care, TB and HTC services and representation of CRSand the SAIDIA consortium at MOH, NASCOP and other stakeholders forums asnecessary.
Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the implementing partners’ staff on ART, TB , PMTCT, HIV clinical care and commodity management, monitoring and evaluation.
- With other team members, develop and strengthen the training component of the program to ensure provision of high-quality and accessible HIV prevention, care and treatment services in the SAIDIA health facilities using MoH guidelines.
- Participate in planning and facilitate technical workshops for capacity building in HIV/AIDS and ART
- Provide technical leadership and set priorities for SAIDIA service areas in line with national and international guidelines
- Lead development and utilization of standard operating guidelines for HIV clinical care, prevention, care and support activities.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Degree in Medicine
- 3-5 years experience in clinical practice
- Has solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: ART, TB,HTC,PMTCT
- Three(3) years experience implementing HIV/AIDS projects preferably in an NGO setting
- Experience in implementing US government funded projects
- Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training
- Willingness to travel under difficult circumstances
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and Swahili(written and oral)
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent computer skills(Ms Office programs).
3) Project Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation andAccountability
Ref: 2011/34
Location: Dadaab
Background/Job Summary:
In response to the drought affecting the Horn of Africa, and specifically tothe dramatic influx of refugees arriving from Somalia to the existing camps inDadaab, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Kenya has a strategy to respond towater, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) needs of 12,000 households (approximately53% of the planned camp population) who will be moved into the new Kambiooscamp in Dadaab.
The Project Manager ensures the overall coordination of monitoring, evaluationand beneficiary accountability functions for the Dadaab area response, both inthe refugee camps and in surrounding areas.
S/he ensures systems are in place to monitor progress toward achieving projectresults and objectives, to inform timely decision-making, and to be accountableto CRS, its donors, and its beneficiaries.
Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
A. Monitoring and evaluation
- Provide overall management, supervision, and administration of M&E activities.
- Together with CRS and partner program staff and communities, design, develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation system.
B. Accountability to beneficiaries
- Build CRS and partner staff capacity to increase beneficiary accountability in programs by providing guidance, training, and/or resources.
- Design, pilot and formalize a feedback mechanism that takes into account both beneficiary and staff perspectives.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in sociology, statistics, or any other M&E related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Degree in relevant field such as social studies or community development acceptable with significant M&E work experience.
- At least five years of proven technical expertise in the design, monitoring and evaluation of multisectoral programs.
- Strong analytical skills, particularly in issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
- Expertise in community mobilization, including PRA and other participatory techniques.
- A professional with high personal integrity, commitment and good steward of agency resources
4) Project Officer, Somalia
Ref: 2011/35
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Background/Job Summary:
Working with local and international partners with a longstanding history inthe region, Catholic Relief Services intends to respond to the urgent droughtcrisis in Somalia.
The famine has been officially declared in five regions of Somalia and theUnited Nations expects the crisis to spread across all regions within twomonths.
The Project Offer for Somalia will be based in Nairobi and travel to Somalia asrequired.
S/he will coordinate the drought response including activities targetingrefugees in Somalia and
the local population.
The Project Officer will work closely with in-country local NGOs and adhere toregional and agency priorities as well as Sphere guidelines.
Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Program Quality and Management
- Reporting
- Budgeting, Financial Planning and Reporting
- Representation, Coordination and Communication
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Master’s Degree in international relations, international development or related field.
- Minimum three years experience working within international development and/or relief, including experience in emergency environments.
- Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building.
- Supervisory experience, especially in a multicultural setting.
- Strong cross-cultural skills and experience.
- Experience working/living in Kenya/Somalia preferred
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English (Ability to communicate in Somali language an added advantage)
- Knowledge of CRS and Sphere emergency guidelines.
- Ability and willingness to work and live in a diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environment.
- High personal integrity, commitment and good steward of agency resources
Written applications indicating the referencenumber of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers,as well as names and contact information of three references should reach thebelow-mentioned by September 22, 2011.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100
Nairobi
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
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