Hope World Wide Kenya Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Team Lead and Officer Job opportunities

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Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Team Lead

General Description of Role: The Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Team Lead will oversee the implementation of the M&E component of CDC funded HIV/AIDS Prevention Programs in Nairobi and Rift Valley.

Working closely with the Program Technical Team Lead, and other senior staff members, the Monitoring and Evaluation Team Lead will be responsible for providing technical leadership for all M&E activities in HWWK.

S/he will work towards translating M&E and other strategic information into improved PEPFAR programming and delivery of HIV prevention activities; contribute to a single national M&E system in Kenya; strengthen systems and capacity among HWWK sub-grantees receiving PEPFAR funding to collect, manage, and use quality M&E data to inform program and policy in the national response to HIV Prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationalize the M&E framework designed for the HIV prevention programs including and not limited to: designing program M&E tools for data collection, verification, and management and reporting as well as data audits.
• Supervise M & E Officers based in Nairobi and Rift Valley Programs
• Support sub-grantees in setting up functional data management systems and processes, support the assessment processes of Sub recipients and implement actions emanating from assessments.
• Assist program staff to develop systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on all indicators in Sub Recipients program;
• Work closely with GOK counterparts to revise/ develop new M&E tools and review existing ones.
• Facilitate on the job M & E training for capacity development, especially in the area of using data for decision making.
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving M & E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for major activity undertaken.
• Assist in gathering, summarizing and disseminating relevant technical updates on program planning monitoring, evaluation and operations research within the project.
• Coordinate mid-term reviews and evaluation of program activities and ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination and sharing experiences to promote repeat applications or scaling-up in different community settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve HWWK programming effectiveness.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors’ degree in public health, epidemiology, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation or a numerate subject is required; those with Masters Degrees have an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as an M&E officer in a health/medical research organization, university or public health program, preferably in developing countries is required.
• Knowledge of MOH systems and experience working in donor funded programs
• Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will function as part of HOPE worldwide Kenya’s M & E Department and work with staff to develop and implement the M&E components of the PEPFAR funded HIV prevention and other programs.

Working closely with the M & E Technical Team Lead the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for providing leadership for M & E activities in HWWK and among sub-grantees.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors’ degree in public health, epidemiology, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, demographic studies, or a numerate subject is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an M&E Department in a health/medical research organization, university or public health program
• Knowledge of MOH and KePMS systems and experience working in donor funded programs
• Experience working in a PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.

For more details on both the above positions, visitwww.hopewwkenya.org

Send your CV and cover letter with 2 year salary history, and three professional referees to hr@hopewwkenya.org. 

The closing date for applications is 15th February 2012. 

State name of position on subject line. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Resident Engineer / Water / Sanitation Job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type:Full -Time

A consulting engineering firm wishes to hire experiencedResident Engineerspecializing in Water and Sanitation with the following requirements:

• Minimum B.Sc. Civil Engineering, with an overall 12 years post qualification experience.
• 5 Years in Water related projects
• 4 Years experience in Construction Supervision
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Registration with Professional Bodies is Mandatory and/or
• Must be eligible for registration by ERB and be a member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya, IEK
• Those with a Masters degree in the related field will have an added advantage

Interested persons should apply through the below reference, on or before 22nd February, 2012 attaching copies of academic and professional registration certificates.

APEC Consortium Ltd, 
Consulting Engineers
P.O. Box 3786- 00100, 
Nairobi

Email: hr@apecltd.co.ke

Kenya Medical Training College- KMTC- Lecturers, Senior Lecturers and Science Laboratory Technologist Job Vacancies in Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts tenable at the various campuses of the Kenya Medical Training College:

1. Lecturer II

Job Group MI0

10 Posts

Ref. No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/AS.1/2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties at this level will include: -

• participating in teaching and evaluating relevant subjects in their discipline areas;
• assessing students in clinical areas;
• organizing extra-curricula activities in the college/training Center;
• assisting senior lecturers in research and development of teaching materials;
• planning, designing and developing relevant teaching materials;
• identifying health problems prevalent in the country and conducting surveys; and
• supervising students in clinical areas.

Requirements for Appointment

Direct appointment to Lecturer II will be made from candidates who are in possession of a Bachelors Degree in a non-clinical field e.g. physiology, Biochemistry, Parasitology, Microbiology, Chemistry etc.

or

At least a Higher Diploma in the relevant field and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in the case of Lecturer II (Clinical Medicine and Health Records & Information Technology).

2. Senior Lecturer

Job Group M12 

2 Posts

Ref. No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/AS.2/2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties at this level will involve: -

• participating in teaching and evaluating relevant subjects in their discipline areas;
• assessing students in clinical areas;
• organizing extra-curricula activities in the college/training Center;
• planning, developing and evaluating relevant and usable teaching materials;
• identifying health problems; planning and conducting relevant research;
• planning, developing and evaluating curricular in the specific area of specialization;
• guiding and counseling students in matters of their academic and social welfare;
• evaluating teaching and learning activities; and
• directing and coordinating courses assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

For Direct appointment to this grade a candidate must have a Professional Degree in any of
the following fields: - Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, or any other relevant qualifications from
a recognized institution.

3. Science Laboratory Technologist III

Job Group M8 

2 Posts

Ref. No. KMTC/QP-23/EAF/AS.3/2012

Duties and Responsibilities

Work at this level is of limited scope and complexity and is performed under the guidance of
senior officers. 

The Laboratory Technologist III is expected to be conversant with the basic principles of laboratory work and should assist senior officers in accomplishing specific assignments. 

Duties will include simple analytical work and media maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi or other laboratory animals.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, candidates must:-

(i) be in possession of at least a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade “C” with at least C in the relevant science subjects or an approved equivalent qualification; and

(ii) have successfully completed a prescribed three (3) years institutional/departmental course and have been awarded the Ordinary Diploma in Applied Sciences by the Kenya National Examinations Council or be in possession of other recognized equivalent qualification(s).

Successful applicants will initially be posted to the following constituent training centres of the College:

Position / Area of specialization: Snr. Lecturer (Pharmacy)
JG: M12 
Stations: MTC Kisumu and Mombasa
No. of posts: 2

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Clinical Medicine) 
JG: M10 
Stations: MTC Mombasa, Meru, Homa Bay and Siaya
No. of posts: 4

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Nursing) 
JG: M10
Stations: MTC Mombasa, Lodwar & Kilifi
No. of posts: 3

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Nutrition) 
JG: M10
Stations: MTC Lodwar and Homa Bay
No. of posts: 2

Position / Area of specialization: Science Laboratory Technologist III
JG: M7
Stations: MTC Mombasa and Kisumu 
No. of posts: 2

Position / Area of specialization: Lecturer II (Health Records & Information)
JG: M10
Stations: MTC Siaya
No. of posts: 1

Applicants who meet the requirements may apply, quoting the vacancy and Reference Number, enclosing an updated curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional Certificates, names of two (2) referees and a daytime telephone contact to:

The Director
Kenya Medical Training College
P.O Box 30195 – 00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Thursday, 1st March 2012

KMTC is an equal opportunity employer

Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Coordinator-(Save the Children Canada)- Job in Kenya -

Save the Children Canada works in 37 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs.

Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs operate in Eastern, Nairobi and Central Counties.

We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.

As a key member of the programme support team, theDesign, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Coordinator will support delivery of Save the Children’s strategy in Kenya.

Key Accountabilities

The Design Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for oversight and implementation of project monitoring systems to provide reliable information for reporting and planning purposes.

Specifically, the Coordinator will undertake proper data collection, analysis and management to ensure transparency and accountability in tracking project results; assist in design of new projects; conduct assessments, baselines and end lines to measure project outcomes; and give oversight to project monitoring systems.

The DM&E Coordinator will work closely with field programme staff and technical advisors as well as head office DM&E staff.

The DM&E Coordinator will be based in Meru Area Office while supporting visits to other project sites.

Essential Qualifications

• University Degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics/Population Studies or related fields; solid understanding and interest in M&E systems
• At least five (5) years work experience on M&E systems in international development
• Experience in participatory assessment methodologies (PRA/PLA, RRA)
• Expert proficiency in MS Access, Excel, SPSS, Epi Info; proven data analysis; report writing skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Proven people management skills, a team player who is a self-starter; adaptable to changing program priorities; responsive to emergency situations

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke

or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi no later than 17th February 2012.

Business Development Manager-( Law Firm)- Job Vacancy in Kenya

Our client in the Professional Services Industry (Law Firm) based in Nairobi is looking for aBusiness Development Manager who will be responsible for all marketing, business development, public relations and sales functions for the Firm.

He/ She will report to the Managing Partner.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor new business strategies and goals for the Firm.
• Develop and implement brand building strategies for the Firm.
• Responsible for re-branding of the Firm and building and maintaining the Firm’s reputation.
• Responsible for e- marketing the Firm through the Firm’s website, journals, professional magazines in accordance to the laws regulating the profession.
• Enhance organizational effectiveness through setting up appropriate marketing strategies.
• Responsible for achieving sales targets by developing and implementing sales strategies for the Firm.
• Responsible for submission of tender documents and participating in the tendering process for the Firm.
• Responsible for seeking and acquiring new business for the Firm.
• Responsible for networking with clients both individual clients and corporate clients.
• Build and manage relationships with the public including clients, public media, partners, interested parties and professional bodies among others.
• Manage all communications of the Firm to the public with the aim of building and maintaining the Firm’s reputation.
• Increase revenue base for the Firm.
• Monitor and evaluate sales performance for the Firm.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Sales and marketing from a recognised university
• 7 years experience in sales and marketing, 2 years in management position.
• Should have exceeded sales target regularly
• Should be highly motivated, results driven and a good team player.
• Needs to understand business strategy and sales operations and be able to contribute to the management team.

Candidates in the service industry are encouraged to apply

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your Updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 16th February 2012. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Sales and Marketing Executives Job vacancy in Kenya

We are looking for aggressive Sales and Marketing Executives for various industries.

We have several job openings in companies dealing with ICT, FMCG, gift items, branding products and services and others.

Job Tasks 

• Grow company product awareness
• Take part in developing Sales and Marketing Strategies
• Aggressively sell
• Look out for tenders
• Prepare and send out tenders and proposals

Requirements:

• Sales and Marketing Experience
• Excellent selling skills
• Must have a proven sales history
• Must have a solid understanding of the buying process within the NGO and Corporate client base
• Excellent communication skills
• A degree/diploma in Sales and Marketing is an advantage
• Reliable and with integrity

Please send your CV and Application letter to recruitment@fanisi.net by 17th February 2012. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Logistics Associate (Intern) Career Opportunity in East Africa

Job Title: Logistics Associate - Intern

The Person

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic individual seeking to gain insight into e-commerce in Kenya and the greater East Africa region.

In this role, you will provide valuable support to a small and very dynamic team and will be entrusted routine tasks individually and as part of a team. There will also be the opportunity to engage in more specific projects.

The position calls for a confident communicator as you will at times be tasked with liaising with corporate partners, SME’s as well individual business owners. You will need to hone your creativity to help with marketing, client relations and other communication activities delegated to you.

The Job Logistics associates provide important links between their supervisors and the clients and customers they serve.

They often enter important data acquisition and conglomeration. At times they shall be called upon to post information on the company website and other online communication media.

Some aspects of social media awareness and article drafting will as such be included in the role.

The Skills

Person Specification

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal
• Good administrative and IT skills (including Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Creativity and ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Good research and internet skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent team player

Background 

Requirements to become a logistics associate - intern are largely based on ones acumen, willingness to learn, sound work ethic and upbeat approach to the job. 

The applicant is required to have either completed a business or I.T related degree at a university; or at the very least have completed second year of the aforementioned course.

Remuneration

This is vacancy is designed to give the applicant valuable industry experience and as such is unpaid. Ringier Kenya will however provide weekly communication allowance and travel expenses

Duration

We ask for a minimum commitment of three months working 3-5 days per week. [To be discussed with your direct department head]

What we offer

Ringier Kenya gives the applicant the chance to gain an insight into the running of a cutting edge, international company. The applicant is also afforded the opportunity to develop valuable marketing, networking and communication skills.

A personal development plan will be custom made and regular support provided to help you [the applicant] in your role and in your future. Interns who show promise will be extended the opportunity to join Ringier Kenya on a more permanent basis.

References will be supplied on successful completion of the three month period.

Ringier Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation

When

Interested parties should send in a soft copy of their cover letter and resume to kazi@ringier.co.ke by the 17th of February 2012. 

Successful applicants will be contacted by 24th February 2012.

Driver job vacancy-(Youth Alive! Kenya)-

As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya we seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as adriver.

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Officer, the position will entail providing direct logistical assistance to the organisation.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive the project vehicle and ensure safety of passengers.
• Ensure the vehicle is always in good working condition and clean.
• Execute regular checks on the condition of the car and the availability of emergency tools, first aid box etc.
• Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle at all times and particularly on field trips, and safety of the persons and/or equipment therein.
• Ensures that licenses (including the driver’s license), insurances etc. are always up to date by timely informing the Finance and Administration Officer.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining the vehicle's daily logs of official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing e.t.c
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.
• Responsible for reporting to supervisor any irregularities relating to the vehicle under the care of the incumbent.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Form four certificate holder;
• Must be a holder of a valid BCE Class driving licence and certificate of good conduct
• At least 3 years driving experience;
• Excellent knowledge of Nairobi and of Kenya in general
• Has a proven track record of accident free and safe driving record.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Age 25 - 30 years.
• High and proven integrity
• Must be a team player with the ability to work with others to achieve high goals in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment
• Must have a strong disposition to and experience in working with children and youth
• A certificate in social work from an accredited institution is an added advantage

The position is for an initial period of 10 months with an opportunity for renewal. 

If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on 17th February 2012 to hr@youthalivekenya.org. 

The email should have a subject line: DRIVER.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

If you do not hear from us by 24th February 2012, consider your application unsuccessful. 

Youth Alive! Kenya is an independent national youth-led non-governmental organisation committed to the empowerment of young people in Kenya to take active responsibility for their lives to shape their destiny. 

Our vision is a free, just and equitable world where young people are able to translate their aspirations and potential into productive and fulfilling life. 

WRAP Social Worker and Child Minder Jobs vacancies in Kenya

Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP), a non – governmental Organization based in Nairobi and whose core objective is to provide shelter for abused Women and Children is seeking to recruit dynamic, self driven and result oriented persons to fill in the following vacant positions;

Social Worker

Responsibilities: include and are not limited to:

• Carrying out need assessment for WRAP clients i.e. emotional and psychological needs
• Attending to walk-in clients, accompany clients to hospitals, children’s department, courts, outings etc
• Conducts follow ups, home visits, resettlement and reintegration for WRAP Clients
• Advocate for children and sensitize the community on the rights and welfare of the Child
• Participate in seminars, workshops, conferences on issues related to the rights of children and women
• Writing monthly reports about the activities carried

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Diploma in Social work or Community Development from a reputable institution.
• Computer literate especially in Excel, Access and Word.
• Knowledge in basic counseling an added advantage

Experience: 

• At least 2 years experience in community work
• Professional experience working with National/International organization/ NGO and experience in child rights and women empowerment.
• Knowledge in community psychosocial based support.
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English (written and spoken)

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
• Able to work in a team with minimal supervision

Note: Salary is Kshs 18,000/00 per month.

Child Minder

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the security of all children at the shelter
• Planning and preparing various activities for children during the day based on their stage of development and individual needs & interest
• Maintain discipline and encourage positive behavior among WRAP children
• To play with children and keep them busy with activities at the shelter home.
• To accompany children to the hospital, outings, when called upon to do so.

Qualifications:

• Must be creative and innovative on children activities.
• Must have experience in working with children.
• Must have love and passion for children.
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be one who is flexible and quick to respond to emergencies
• Certificate in early Childhood Development is a requirement
• Basic knowledge in first-aid an added advantage

Note: Salary is Kshs 7,500/00 per month

If you meet these requirements please send your detailed resume indicating the position you are applying for, addressed to 

Chairperson
Women’s Rights Awareness Programme (WRAP)
P.O. Box 3006-00200
Nairobi.

Email address: wrapkenya@hotmail.com

Availability: Immediate.

Closing date for applications: 14th Feb 2012

Branch Manager-(GA Insurance)- Job in Kisumu

Job Title: GA Insurance Branch Manager – Kisumu

Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary:Overall Branch management as per the company set standard operating procedures ensuring business growth in the Branch and proper underwriting standards are adhered to.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Business growth through offering competitive quotations
• Intermediary relationship with management by ensuring they are informed
• Risk surveys and offering recommendations thereafter
• Marketing activities by visiting clients
• Offering advisory services to clients and more so on keen and unique policies
• Reporting the progress on new business and renewals
• Advising on various rates and policies to be applied.
• Attending to direct clients.

Knowledge, skills and Abilities

• Marketing skills
• Insurance Business Technical Knowledge.
• IRA, AKI and other statutory bodies compliance knowledge.

Credentials and experience

• University degree in a business related field from a recognized University.
• Marketing Experience/qualification desirable.
• At least 7 years experience

Special Requirements

• Willing to work long hours, the job involves a lot of travelling.
• Able to meet and surpass targets

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your c.v to henry@gakenya.com indicate the position applied for on the email subject line so as to be received on or before February 15, 2012.

Executive Chef Job vacancy in Nakuru Kenya (KShs 100K)

We are urgently looking for anExecutive Chef to be based in Nakuru.

• Manage the kitchen as a whole.
• Ensure that quality culinary dishes are served on schedule.
• Approve all prepared food items that leave his or her kitchen.
• modify and create new menus
• Create a wide variety of new dishes for his or her kitchen.
• Performs many administrative duties, including ordering supplies and reporting to the head of the establishment.
• estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
• plan and price menus
• selected items or for select occasion

Salary is 100,000/- Gross.

Special qualifications: The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services is essential to success in this role.

Experience: Previous experience with control food and labor cost, demonstration cooking, menu development, and pricing and development of culinary team preferred. Premise and liability accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Education: The ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree or related culinary degree with five or more years of industry and culinary management experience. 
Core competencies: Leadership, Management, Planning

Deadline:27th of February 2012

Applications:

Please send an up to date CV, stating position you are interested in, current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to; harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com 

Summit recruitment & Training, 
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

Finance, Supplies and Administration Manager Job opportunities in Athi River Kenya

Our client in the Hospitality Industry based in Athi River is looking for aFinance, Supplies and Administration Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess options for co-ordinating the activities, procedures and systems so as to promote common policies and practices.
• Prepare and draft the organisation’s Annual Report.
• Identify development opportunities consistent with the aims of the organisation and the operating environment.
• Maintain an awareness of organisational and technological developments and ensure that the service operates in ways which make best possible use of the resources available.
• Maintain day-to-day financial control of the service within budget heads agreed by the board.
• Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored, including credit control.
• Managing multiple stakeholders
• Handling of the procurement function

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualification, CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Four years of experience in increasingly responsible financial positions.
• Experience with, and/or understanding of, the special requirements of operating in a Service business setting.
• Experience with, and/or understanding of, Information Services functions.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Superior leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent creative and problem solving skills.
• Strong team player orientation.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 15th February 2012. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Motor Vehicle Sales Job vacancy in Kenya (Retainer 30,000 Plus Commissions)

Our client is a well established motor vehicles dealer appointed by their principals to sell lorries, buses, spare parts.

They want to recruit additional sales staffto enhance the current team and support projected growth from new branches. They are looking at 2 for now.

Job Requirements

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to network and develop strong business relations.
• A minimum of three working experience in the motor industry.
• Be a holder of minimum a diploma in sales and marketing from a recognised institution.
• Ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Age - 25 years to 35 years.
• Be computer literate with good writing skills
• Mature
• Resilient, energetic and dynamic.
• Must have a driving license.

Salary will be a retainer of about 30,000/= per month plus sales commission. 

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

Please indicate current or last salary.

Tahidi Youth Fund Chief Executive Officer-(Mercy Corps )- Job in Kenya

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is a Youth Innovate for Change Fund (YICF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The YICF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

Chief Executive Officer, Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF) 

Purpose of the position:

• Implement the strategic goals and objectives of TYF;
• Give direction and leadership toward the achievement of TYF vision, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives;
• Represent TYF and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media.

Major Responsibility 

1. To ensures that the vision, and mission, purpose, goals, objectives, outputs and policies set by the Board are fully implemented, complied with and met; 

• Develops, monitors and implements annual and three year business plan
• Reports to the board regularly both in written and verbal form
• Develop with BoD key performance indicators

1. Business plan
2. Budget
3. Reports to board
4. Financial statements

2. Fund sourcing

• Develops, acquires and maintains the necessary grants, credit lines, and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet TYF ’s objectives
• Develops realistic funding projections to meet the needs of the business.
• Negotiates effectively with creditors, grant bodies and other financial institutions

1. Up to date microfin model
2. Variance from planned growth
3. Growth in long & short term liabilities and donated equity.

3. Financial Management 

• Coordinates the budget planning process with the different departments.
• Ensures that annual financial report and budget are prepared for the board on time.
• Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages TYF ’s resources within those budget guidelines;

1. Budget variance
2. Budget approved on time

4. Risk management

• Ensures that all lending is prudently disbursed.
• In coordination with the various departments, establishes and maintains an effective internal control and risk management system

1. Portfolio at risk
2. Loan loss
3. Audit reports
4. Debt to equity
5. Cash ratio

5. Community and Public Relations 

• Ensures that TYF and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders;
• Develops networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic policies;
• Manages Cooperation agreement with World Vision and ensures compliance

6. Policy formulation and implementation

• Formulates and implements guidelines, procedures, internal regulations that are consistent with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors and industry regulators

1. All manuals in place and updated and in use

7. Institutional strengthening and capacity building

• Facilitates growth of Senior Management Team into a team that is capable of fostering TYF ahead in accordance to the Strategic Direction and Business plan

1. Ratings review of management

8. Compliance to regulations

• Ensures that the institution complies with each of the requirements of the Central Bank of Kenya and other regulators

1. Audit and regulatory reports

9. Achievement of targets and strategic goals

• Leads the institution in achieving the targets as defined and agreed in the business plans, as well as in accomplishing TYF ’s strategic goals
• Business plan

10. Appointing authority 

1. Approves and confirms staff appointment, promotion, demotion, and transfer
2. Ensures HR processes in place
3. Succession planning in place

Qualifications: Knowledge and Technical Skills:

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Minimum a Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or some other related field
• Must have at least five year working experience in middle management in a combination of the following: micro-enterprise lending organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, or economic and business development institution.
• Must have a clear understanding and experience of microfinance industry and technology
• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward
• Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values
• Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Very good communication and marketing skills
• Good knowledge in economic and financial topics
• Good analytical and problem solving skills

Office: Chief Executive Officer, Tahidi Youth Fund (TYF)

Reports To 

• Interim: Yes Youth Can National (YYCN) Fund Manager;
• Medium and Long Term: TYF Board of Directors

Supervises

• TYF Senior Management Team

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Office environment: typical office based (choose one or combination)
• Travel: 40% Domestic/international travel is required.
• On call: all hours to deal with organizational emergencies if and when such situations arise.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit on or before 14th February, 2012 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject “Application for the position of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER”

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified. Please do not attach any certificates.

(ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)

CAT A, C and X Licenced Aircraft Engineers - (Airworks (K) Ltd)-Jobs in Kenya

1. CAT A and C Licensed Aircraft Engineers

Qualifications/Requirements

1) Kenyan aircraft maintenance engineer’s license category A and C

2) Type ratings on PT6A series engines and C208 airframes

3) Minimum 5 years experience on Cessna 208 series aircrafts and PT6A engines

4) Willingness to work out of the country from time to time in bases that the company has operations

5) Good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills

6) Able to work independently and with minimum supervision.

2. CAT X Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Qualifications/Requirements

1) Kenyan aircraft maintenance engineer’s license category X (electrical, instruments, autopilot, compass) 

2) Minimum 5 years experience on Cessna 208 series aircrafts 

3) Willingness to work out of the country from time to time in bases that the company has operations

4) Good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills

5) Able to work independently and with minimum supervision.

Applications with copies of relevant certificates to be directed to

info@airworks.co.ke or 

May be Hand delivered @ :
Airworks (K) LTD - Front Office
AIS Hangar - Wilson Airport.

All applicants should send a copy of their application to:- 

The Director General 
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
Airworthiness Division.
P.O Box 30163.
Nairobi

Deadline for applications: 17th February 2012

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager-(Mercy Corps)- Jobs in Kenya

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

The core of this program is a Youth Innovate for Change Fund (YICF), which will be a youth-owned, youth-led and youth-managed financial facility to support local solutions for community economic development as it grows in value.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (15-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The YICF will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps has recently been awarded a 3-year program under USAID’s Yes Youth Can initiative, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.

This program aims to appropriately empower Kenyan youth (18-35yrs) to strengthen their socio-economic and political stakes through youth-led and managed initiatives and institutions.

The program will in the first three years provide sustainable financial and skills development assistance to approximately 200,000 youth through a variety of youth-identified social and economic community development projects.

General Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Party, the M&E Manager ensures high quality program information is available and used to promote program accountability, learning, and improvement of Yes Youth Can National.

This person will perform quality control and regular audit of the program progress and results. The M&E Manager provides informed and independent professional advice to the program with a view to improving the delivery process and achieving high impact outcomes.

For this position, Mercy Corps requires good enterprise acumen, statistical, investigative skills and writing skills. The M&E Manager must maintain sober and professional communication with Mercy Corps partners and field staff in the program during execution of his/her functions.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to implementing sites in six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift Valley, Central Province, Nairobi and Coast as required.

Essential Job Functions

M&E systems’ development 

• Design and maintain a monitoring and evaluation system for the program that produces timely and trustworthy data results
• Lead in revision of the program indicators and results matrix whenever appropriate and based on program experience
• Works closely with the ICT specialist in using SMS and other technological innovations for collecting data

Evaluation and impact assessment 

• Develop, standardize and deploy survey tools, and other data collection forms to realize the effective use of monitoring plans.
• With stakeholders, set out the framework and procedures for evaluating program activities and outcomes
• Review existing social and economic data, including methods employed in data collection to ensure they are fit for use as baseline statistics for impact evaluation
• Based on the review of existing data on the area, draw up the TOR for, design and cost out a baseline survey, needs assessments, and impact evaluations
• Design, together with field officers (of Mercy Corps and partner agencies), on appropriate tools for conducting participatory discussions with groups of clients
• Implement and improve existing monitoring tools for the youth & staff to ensure the appropriateness of the program and to gauge its impact, including a system of recording and presenting relevant data.
• Design and oversee rigorous evaluations of the impact and scalability of programs.

Information / knowledge management

• Prepare consolidated program progress reports for management submission to relevant bodies. Also guide partner agencies in preparing their progress reports.
• Mentor staff on quality report writing keeping in mind the donor (USAID) and all other stakeholders.
• If possible, create discussion forums for cross-sharing and debating on monitoring findings and data
• Document and disseminate key findings from program studies and evaluations in accessible forms that can influence program design and donor policies

M&E capacity building 

• Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any computer-based support that may be required
• Train field officers and investment officers on user-friendly data collection, ensuring they all understand the importance of M&E for the program
• Train program staff and local partners on the logical framework, data management, data analysis and results-oriented programming, basic surveying and sampling techniques, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles and report writing techniques and requirements for Mercy Corps and USAID.
• Supervise training of youth joint monitoring teams and reporting teams and engage them in monitoring their own projects and implementing youth mentorship programs.

Quality assurance 

• Conduct periodic client audits/visits also with a view of identifying success stories
• Ensure all trainings delivered to staff and beneficiaries under the program are properly and timely documented and filed.
• With with partner agency M&E team to agree and execute periodic progress monitoring and reporting, in line with the overall reporting timelines under the program
• Identify the need and draw up ToRs for specific project studies
• Travel to the field to monitor and evaluate project sites, work with beneficiary groups, and organize and conduct assessments as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Accountability Reports Directly To: Deputy Chief of Party

Works Directly With: Chief of Party, Country Director, Fund Manager, Field Project Officers, Grants Manager, Investment Officers

Knowledge and Experience: 

• Previous experience with USAID programs in a similar position is desirable. Familiarity with the Results Framework approach is required.
• Experience in M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory)
• Experience delivering capacity building programs in the economic development sector for multiple stakeholders such as women’s groups, youth groups and CSOs.
• Bachelor's or Advanced degree from a recognized college or university in statistics, project management or equivalent. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• An understanding of USAID regulations.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in information analysis and writing comprehensive and high quality reports
• Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organizations and building local capacities for self-management
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Prior management experience and strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written English skills

Success Factors

• Excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and communicate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach and build capacity of staff of competencies
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning
• Proven ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and be accountable for results.
• Ability to understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work.
• Good sense of humor a plus
• Experience working with a youth or women program
• Ability to coordinate and communicate across departments (Operations, Finance, Program).
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and characteristic to the position

Living /Environmental Conditions:

The position will be based in Nairobi, with 60% field travel. 

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. 

Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience 
Should submit on or before 14th February, 2012 at 4.00 p.m. a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org 

Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject; “Application for the position of MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER” 

Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified. 

Please do not attach any certificates.

(ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)