Project Officer (Social Services)-(Kenya Red Cross Society)- Job in Turkana Kenya

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

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

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

Position Title: Project Officer – Social Services 

Reporting to: Branch Cordinator

Job Location: Turkana

Overall purpose

Responsible to the Branch Coordinator for providing community based social services to identified groups, individuals and families with a focus on People With Disabilities (PWDs) within Turkana County. 

The overall objective is to provide technical support to the branch to ensure that PWDs have access to KRCS emergency and post emergency interventions in Turkana under the current tripartite agreement between Kenya Red Cross, APDK and CBM.

In many instances, the Project officer will have to take his/her own decisions independently without consultations when faced with extra ordinary situations.

The case load may include dealing vulnerable children, adults and youth with disabilities with complex needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support within Turkana County (Branch) to mainstream PWDs in emergency focusing on establishment of systems and capacity building of volunteers and staff in disability friendly packs.
• Integrate PWDs activities into other programs and undertake joint planning and implementation.
• Contribute in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of capacity building programs aimed equipping staff, volunteers and communities with skills to mainstream and implement disability friendly projects and activities.
• Work within KRCS sites to integrate PWDs in the on-going school feeding and other related programs.
• Provide services to the aged and handicapped in order to facilitate the access to services.
• Adopt and update M & E tools to capture incidents of abuse, facilitate medical or psychological examinations and referrals where necessary.
• Provide mental health services and ensure adherence with code of ethics and other global guidelines focusing on psychological first aid for survivors to enhance resilience.
• Co-ordinate printing and dissemination of IEC materials and policy documents for sensitization, and awareness on the project.
• Representation at meetings, workshops and other forums to promote and lobby issues related to PWDs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from a recognized institution.
• At least three years experience in a similar position preferably an NGO. Training in occupational safety and sign language would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of social work theories, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of all pertinent legislations and policies including the Constitution, the KDHS, the Child and family services Act, psychosocial functioning theories and practices and child protection theories, the Survey Report on Persons with Disabilities, the Sphere Project and the Health Cluster Handbook.

Key Competencies

• An understanding of disaster and crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including first aid.
• Be flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of settings in a cross cultural situation and have knowledge of the range of services and resources available in the community.
• S/he must have well developed organizational, verbal and written communication and computer skills.
• Proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet applications and computerised procurement and stores software packages.

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 Friday, 8th June 2012.

Programme Coordinator-(Malteser International)- Job in Illeret, Northern Kenya

Malteser International is the worldwide relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. 

Its mission is to provide emergency relief as well as to implement rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and sustainable development. 

Malteser was founded in 1956 and is currently implementing more than 100 projects in about 20 countries worldwide. In Kenya, Malteser International is present since 2001. 

So far, programs were concentrated on TB and HIV in the slums of Nairobi, while also providing humanitarian assistance in emergencies such as droughts and floods in Northern Kenya.
 

During the drought in 2011, Malteser International provided more than 70,000 people in Northern Kenya for several months with food and drugs. 

After the emergency phase, in order to support sustainable solutions, drought resilience and disaster preparedness, Malteser International has shifted its focus in Northern Kenya to recovery and development projects.

Its strategy is to address the needs of the population in Illeret, one of the most remote and under-developed areas in the northern district of Marsabit County/ Northern Kenya. 

The first activities to be implemented aim at increasing the access to safe drinking water through rainwater harvesting techniques at household and community level accompanied by health/hygiene education activities.

The rainwater harvesting programme should be followed by multi-sectoral activities in the areas of livelihood/ income generation, small infrastructure facilities, education and possible other sectors according to needs. 

All planned community based activities will ensure participatory approaches involving communities and relevant stakeholders in the design, planning and implementation of the projects.
 

To establish our new programme in Illeret/Northern Kenya, Malteser International is looking for a  Programme Coordinator.
 

As a Programme Coordinator you will be responsible for setting up, implementing and developing Malteser International interventions in Illeret with administrative and logistic support by the  Country Office in Nairobi. 

In this position you will be supported by short term (technical) experts according to requirements and supervised by the Regional Coordinator for Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Support set up of local infrastructure (office/ accommodation)
• Develop timeline and budget to start the rainwater harvesting programme according to draft proposal and implement the activities accordingly
• Develop and initiate multi sector activities (livelihood/ income generation, small infrastructure facilities, education) and conduct regular needs assessments
• Support mobilization of communities for involvement in programme activities
• Overall coordination and supervision of all programme activities in the project area
• Overall responsibility for resource management (personnel, budget, material)
• Ensure the implementation of Malteser standards in administration, finances and logistics
• Ensure regular and timely project documentation and reporting according to Malteser and donor standards
• Represent the Malteser programme and coordinate with all relevant stakeholders on local, district and county level
• Establish safety standards for all staff according to local context 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong programme development, management, organizational skills
• Advanced project design and project cycle management skills
• Basic technical skills
• Proven skills in community development
• At least five years working experience in development countries out of which at least two years in Africa
• Working experience with pastoralist communities is an asset
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Improvisation and multi-tasking skills
• Physical and mental strength and experience in and willingness to live and work in a remote project location and under basic conditions
• Fluency in English, knowledge of German is an asset

Conditions:
 

Starting date: 15 July 2012
 

Duty Station: Illeret/ Northern Kenya
 

Duration of contract: minimum 12 months (extendable)
 

Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, accommodation in team house, return flight
 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. 

Applicants who are not selected will not receive a rejection letter.
 

Please send your application (CV, letter of motivation including examples of how you meet the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the role, references) preferably by email until 20.06.2012 to:
 

Malteser International
Esther Berrens
Kalker Hauptstr. 22-24
D - 51103 Köln
Germany
 

Tel.: +49 (0)221 – 98 22 265
 

Email: Bewerbung@malteser.org

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (Merlin)Job vacancy in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description
               
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to Merlin field sites

Department:Programmes

Reports to: Kenya Country Health Director with input from Somalia Country Health Director

Staff directly supervised: Health Information Officer

Technically supervise: Field based M&E Officers and HISO’s

Relationships internally: All programme and support staff

Relationships externally: MoMS/MoPHS personnel, other governmental UN agencies counterparts.
 

Background
 

Merlin is a UK humanitarian agency which responds worldwide with vital healthcare and medical relief for vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, and health systems collapse. Merlin has been working in Kenya since 1998 and in Somalia since 2005. 

Currently, Merlin in Kenya is operational in two regions of the country - the Western Highlands and Northern Kenya. In Somalia, Merlin operates in the three semi-autonomous regions of Somalia (Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central). 

Overall Objective of the Position
 

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for Merlin Kenya and Somalia programmes. 

He/she will on routine basis track project performance against baseline and targets analyzing relationships among performance. 

He/she will be expected to communicate performance results to team members and ensuring targets are met. 

Periodically the M&E manager will be expected to conduct evaluations individually or in conjunction with project consultants.  

The M&E manager will provide technical oversight to field based Monitoring and Evaluation teams and will be directly answerable to country health Directors for both Kenya and Somalia programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and preparation of M&E plans of project proposals and participation in development of strategies and logframes for new projects
• Develop of M&E frameworks, systems and tools as well as work plans
• Assessment of Merlin Kenya and Somalia programmes against established goals, targets and indicators as stated in project proposals and logframes
• Present achievements against targets and baselines during quarterly review meetings
• Review technical and donor reports to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Network with partners, MOH, UN agencies and other stakeholders on M&E matters
• Represent Merlin at external forums as required.
• Build capacity of and train partners in M&E through formal and informal adult learning methods
• Documentation of M&E best practices and lessons learned for purposes of accountability and replication
• Prepare and disseminate periodic reports on projects, incorporating service statistics and survey data as available
• Prepare briefings, papers, and slide shows for presentation to donors, MOPH and other stakeholders on the project activities and lessons learned in collaboration with project teams
• Provide support to the collection and analysis of M&E data from field interventions and work with field teams to improve quality of analysis coming from field reports
• Take lead in ensuring implementation of humanitarian accountability standards
• Supervise Nairobi-based HIS Officer
• Provide technical support on M&E and data collection to all field teams and specifically to field-based HIS officers

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or health information systems from a recognized academic institution, with a strong preference for a master’s degree.  Relevant training in M&E will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five years of direct experience in managing and executing monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded health and nutrition programmes in developing countries.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies for health and nutrition, HIV/TB, malaria and RH interventions including participatory and quasi-experimental evaluation designs that incorporate rigorous statistical methods
• Experience coordinating with developing-country governments, ministries, UN agencies, INGO’s and/or local NGOs for design and implementation of evaluations, including addressing capacity weaknesses as needed.
• Demonstrated familiarity with and understanding of impact evaluation and participatory monitoring and evaluation techniques; and developing and monitoring both output and outcome indicators.
• Able to effectively use statistical analysis software, including EpiInfo, Stata, and SPSS. 
• Able to undertake field visits on regular basis.
• Oral and written fluency in English.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal relationships.
• Committed and experienced in working in multi-cultural settings.

How to Apply
 

All applications should be sent to:

HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

OR Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org

Application deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, 8th June 2012. 

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Program Manager -Danish Demining Group (DDG) Job in Kenya

Background

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a part of Danish Refugee Council (DRC). DRC has operated in Kenya since 2005, and DDG is now looking to establish operations in Kenya. DDG has operated in the region since 1999 (Somaliland) and has armed violence reduction programmes in Somaliland, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Uganda.

DDG’s armed violence reduction (AVR) approach encompasses the following elements:

• Strengthening institutions and enhancing capacity for addressing safety needs
• Addressing immediate threats to life and limbs by explosive remnants of war
• Addressing small arms as a tool of violence
• Building capacity for conflict management and peace
• Strengthening relationships between security providers and communities

The AVR approach is currently implemented on the national level and on the community level. On the national level DDG seeks to support the authorities with small arms management, and supporting peace building and security sector reform initiatives.

The Community Safety approach is rooted in a participatory process, where DDG assists target communities to assess their safety and security situation, define and prioritize their safety and security needs and identify resources to address these needs.

DDG will assess the needs and existing strategies on both national and community level, and develop activities that complement what is being done already. DDG therefore look for a Kenyan Programme Manager to lead the starting up of DDG’s activities in Kenya.

Responsibilities

The Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for developing a feasibility study in Kenya, focusing on implementing DDGs Community Safety activities in Turkana or another relevant location in Kenya. The PM is to conduct both field trip, desk study and liaise with relevant stakeholders in ensuring that DDG’s intervention is relevant and complementary to existing activities and strategies.

The PM is also expected to take lead in developing proposals, fundraising and thereby to create the funding base for the programme. Implementation is expected to commence ultimo 2012.

The position includes the following responsibilities:

a) Management

• Management, operational oversight, coordination and implementation of the feasibility study and potential armed violence reduction activities in Kenya.
• Support and supervision of national staff. This position is the first in DDG Kenya, and will be heavily involved in identifying, recruiting and developing the national team.

b) Programme development

• Establish a new programme in a volatile environment
• Be a driving force in terms of developing the DDG programme within the DDG programme objectives.
• Look to establish projects which complement existing AVR projects in Kenya, and potentially develop cross-border projects.

c) Strategic development

• In co-ordination with the Regional Director, lead the process of continuously developing DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction approach in a regional context and adapted to the circumstances in the field – both nationally and regionally.

d) Finance and administration

• Responsible for budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control including compliance with minimum DRC/DDG and donor requirements and ensuring that the necessary systems are in place.

e) Security

• Responsible for security including development and ensuring adherence to security procedures, monitoring the development in the security situation, developing contingency plans, etc.

f) Reporting

• Ensure proper and timely financial and narrative reporting in compliance with internal and external reporting requirements including procurement.

g) Representation/Liaison

• Act as representative for the DDG programme in Kenya towards government authorities, donors, partners, UN agencies and international and local NGOs and various local co-ordination forums.
• Cooperation and operational synchronisation with DRC Kenya.

h) Fundraising

• Proposal writing, including development of budgets and support to the Regional Director in applying for funding and broadening DDG Kenya’s funding base.

i) Accountability

• Guided by the DRC Programme Handbook, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of DDG’s activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of International experience from humanitarian/development work including programme development and management responsibilities.
• Substantial knowledge of the Kenya political system from community to national level.
• Documented proposal writing and fundraising experience as well as good knowledge of donor requirements.
• Experience with financial management.
• Experience with working in insecure environments.
• Diplomatic, patient and persistent.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge of Word and Excel.

Personal Competencies

• Leadership skills, including ability to build and motivate a team as well as willingness to deal with conflicts up front
• Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
• Proven ability to function well in a volatile and very restricted environment
• Strong liaison, education and communication skills
• Ability to resist external pressures
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Analytical and reporting skills

Conditions

Duty station:

Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to other areas in Kenya. The person must be prepared to live and work in the field, in isolated areas in an unstable security environment with limited recreational and social facilities.

Contract:

12 months - with possibilities for extension, subject to funding. Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position is placed at salary level B2. The position offers standard vacation and holiday benefits.

Start date:

May 2012 or as soon as possible.

Further Information

You are welcome to contact Mr. Klaus Ljoerring Pedersen, DDG Regional Director, Horn of Africa & Representative for Armed Violence Reduction on email: klpc@drc.dk for additional information about the vacancy. Please note that applications are not to be sent to Mr. Ljoerring Pedersen.

For information about our work and organisation, please visit our website www.danishdemininggroup.dk.

Application and CV

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV, in English and marked ”DDG Programme Manager – Kenya” will be considered.

We only accept applications sent via our online system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies > Current vacancies > DDG Programme Manager - Kenya.

Applications sent directly to klaus ljoerring pedersen will not be considered.
Please remember to upload a letter of application and your CV. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be sent to no later than 2. April 2012.

Please contact Anne Oxholm, job@drc.dk, if you experience problems with your online application.

Logistician Coordinator-(Médecins Du Monde )- Job in Nairobi Kenya

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France.

It seeks to stimulate commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

General Description of the Role

The Logistics Coordinator guarantees the technical and logistics support to the field, the pertinence and coherence of logistics programmes and the adequacy of the means provided.

Whilst generally based in the capital, he is above all a field oriented officer, trying to spend at least 50% of his/her (hereafter referred to as “his”) time in the field, training and managing the field Logistic Officers and checking on the application of policies and use of the most appropriate logistic techniques, tools and equipment to cover operations needs.

Key Duties

• Team management : Manages the logistic team: animation (conflict resolution, individual follow-up). This can be managed in conjunction with other coordination team members (GenCo & AdminCo).
• Construction / rehabilitation management : Supervise the tender process to be launched for the Dadaab project, in liaison with the HQ’s in France and the team in the Field.
• Fleet management : Supervise implementation and follow-up of existing fleet management procedures and policies, ensure overall management of the fleet including needs in terms of vehicles
• Supply chain management : Take overall responsibility and supervision regarding to the implementation and the respect of supply procedures and policies, determine the adequate purchasing procedure regarding amount, donor guidelines, specific technical constraints, and specific HQ policies.
• Assets and infrastructures management: ensure the management of Equipment Statement process
• Freights management : Follows with HQ the issues of international purchases and freights (transport documents), launch and follow-up the process of administrative clearance with the authorities
• Security : Define, implement and supervise the logistic aspects of the security pack, ensure new staff’s security briefing, train the team members on communication equipment uses and procedures

Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience in an international NGO in the field of logistics and security management
• Knowledge of tender processes and logistics procedures with MDM
• Training and/or significant experience in construction, electricity, management of vehicles, computers, communication material, supplies, stocks…
• Strong experience in security management
• Fluency in English and French mandatory for the reporting to Donors and HQ’s.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and Data management)

If you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to: mdm_mail@profilsearch.com with the title: Logistician Coordinator, Nairobi Kenya.

Closing date is February 9th 2012. 

MDM is an equal employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

Feed The Children (K) -Project Coordinator,HIV Prevention Officer and Social Support Officer Job vacancies in Kenya

Feed The Children (K) is expanding its HIV/AIDS program coverage to Kajiado central District and requires a person who has wide experience in the HIV/AIDS field to coordinate project activities in the area.

The project emphasizes the delivery of HIV preventive services to the community. In addition, the project will increase care and support to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in order to mitigate the effects of the epidemic.

Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of all project activities to ensure the project produces the results identified in the Annual Work Plan.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Liaise and consult regularly with the relevant local authorities, community leaders and beneficiaries, collaborating partners, and other stakeholders where appropriate, in conjunction with the Program Manager, in relation to the planning, designing and implementation of all the community-based project activities in the assigned area.

2. Coordinate t h e mobilization o f People Living with HIV/AIDS and Orphans Vulnerable Children to enable them identify viable activities geared towards self-reliance;

3. Prepare periodic project work plans and budgets as required

4. Make regular visits to all beneficiary sites within the project area to assess and verify existing
beneficiary caseloads, project needs, problems, delivery and utilization of project inputs and support to project beneficiaries, and advises the parties concerned accordingly;

5. Supervise the Project staff, Community volunteers/educators and take appropriate action to ensure efficient and effective services are delivered

6. Participate in developing monitoring and evaluation tools as part of FTC HIV/AIDS program team

7. Maintain an inventory of project assets and ensure the proper use of the same

8. Represent FTC in district Health coordination meetings as necessary

Qualifications

• University degree in social sciences, public Health or related disciplines
• Substantial knowledge of development and understanding of the HIV/AIDS issues;
• At least 5 years of e x p e r i e n c e in the field of HIV/ AIDS project management
• Previous work with Non-Governmental organizations
• High integrity, motivated, self-driven, team player and mature person able to work with minimum Supervision.
• Strong in people skills
• Knowledge of the Maasai language an added advantage

HIV Prevention Officer

Feed The children HIV/AIDS program requires a HIV Prevention Officer to work in Mailwa & Maparasha locations of Kajiado Central District.

Duties and responsibilities:-

1. Develop Innovative HIV prevention interventions for comprehensive HIV/AIDS information and education to the vulnerable, most at risk, youths in and out of school and the general population in the target areas.
2. Organize community mobilization activities within the communities and train/assess performance of peer educators and home-based care volunteers.
3. Establish and maintain partnership and good working relations with youth groups, women and men groups to facilitate implementation of planned activities.
4. Collaborate and network with relevant partners and stakeholders to enhance service delivery to the community.
5. Monitoring behavioral change of youths and other groups benefiting from the HIV interventions.
6. Establish linkages/ referral with other organizations for youths, the HIV infected and the general community with various needs.
7. Participate in HIV prevention -related coordination/stakeholders meetings on behalf of the organization.
8. Set targets and indicators for implementation and evaluation of the interventions respectively, determining quality of outcomes and prepare monthly reports.
9. Disseminate and d i s t r i b u t e HIV/AIDS materials to target audience, to improve knowledge and understanding and motivate behavior change.
10. Organize and facilitate HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) services to the communities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social/Health sciences or its equivalent
• Experience with and technical knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues and trends.
• Training on Behavior Change Communication
• Good social and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work in a culturally sensitive community
• Self-driven personality able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience of working with the Maasai community and Knowledge of the language an added advantage

Social Support Officer

Feed The children (K) HIV/AIDS program requires a HIV/AIDS Social Officer to work in Mailwa & Maparasha in Kajiado Central District.

Duties and responsibilities:-

He/she will set technical direction for social support undertaken by the project, including the development of support groups.

• Conduct baseline studies using participatory approaches to identify the number of persons as well as orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected by HIV/AIDS so as to determine their capacities, available resources and coping mechanisms.
• Develop and implement social support programs, work with Community Health workers and caregivers to provide counseling, home-based care and psychosocial support to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) afflicted and affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Provide leadership using participatory community methods to improve the communities’ understanding of HIV/AIDS and their role in care and support of the infected people.
• Develop strategies to reduce or eliminate stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS.
• Develop training/ education on HIV/AIDS for the people infected with HIV, their families and the community.
• Establish support groups and counseling services to provide individual and group therapy to the PLHIVs
• Initiate Income generating activities for selfreliance
• Encourage the youth to attend voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) to reduce risk behaviors aimed at decreasing stigma as more people know their HIV status.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and annual reports showing achievements against planned targets as well as providing justification for performance variances and areas of improvement
• Identify and network with the relevant Government Ministries, local NGOs, CBOs and FBOs to enhance service delivery, referral and effective response to the beneficiaries.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or closely related discipline
• Sound technical knowledge and experience of programs designed to prevent HIV.
• Experience with and technical knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues and trends.
• Training on Behavior Change Communication
• Good social and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work in a culturally sensitive community
• Be Computer literate and a team player.
• Self-driven personality able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience of working with the Maasai community and Knowledge of the their language will be an added advantage

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 2nd February 2012

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

Procurement Supervisor-(MSF Switzerland )- Job in Nairobi Kenya

MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of Procurement Supervisor to support its humanitarian operations in Somalia

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Afgoi and Mogadishu.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya.

Start date: Immediately

Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Scope of responsibilities:

The role of the Procurement Supervisor is to carry out all Project/Mission purchasing, manage inventories and oversee all related administration and develop and maintain relations with different suppliers in order to ensure a stable supply of all sorts of goods, while guaranteeing best value for money and the most competitive prices:

• Ensure accurate purchase requests (local order sheets).
• Ensure proper adherence to tender management and policies and in accordance with the legislation and MSF procedures.
• Ensure accurate determination of the quantities to buy, taking into account internal demand, the order book, product availability forecasts (shortages/surpluses), delivery times, budgets and other relevant factors.
• Deliver goods to the relevant projects within lead times and considering project movement logistics.
• Ensure regular inventory checks, delivery timeframes, turnover of goods, price fluctuations (upward and downward), extent of shortages or surpluses of goods etc are carried out.

Recruitment criteria:

• Degree on his professional skill in a recognised university
• At least two year’s experience with MSF in Logistics and/or at least two year’s experience as a buyer in Logistics.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Able to train / coach staff.
• Research or analytical capacity.
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage.

Personal qualities:

• Organized, methodical and accurate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Negotiation and diplomatic skills with high-level authorities.

Others:

All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to:-

Human Resource Manager via msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com

Application deadline: 25th January 2012. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Danish Refugee Council Area Manager Job vacancy in Dadaab Kenya

Area Manager

North Eastern Province, Kenya

Based in Dadaab

Overall Objective

Working under the Country Director, the Area Manager is responsible for DRCs operations in Kenya’s North Eastern Province (NEP).

S/he is responsible for program design and implementation, security, support functions, personnel management, funding and budgetary functions.

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC has been active in Kenya since 2005.

The Kenya Program provides services and support in the sectors of WASH, Livelihoods, Shelter/Construction, Protection and Relief to IDPs, Refugees residing in Kenya and the resident communities hosting IDPs and refugees.

DRC has operational offices in Nairobi, Eldoret and Dadaab implementing programs directly and in partnership with local and international NGOs.

Key Responsibilities:

Management: Lead strategic planning and program development and ensure that operations are implemented within DRC’s regulations and guidelines.

Tasks include:

• enabling an effective team through result oriented management systems,
• ensure programs are developed, implemented and evaluated within clear monitoring systems

Security: Ensure a safe environment for DRC staff, beneficiaries and assets through a proactive-acceptance approach using DRCs security framework.

Tasks include:

a) operationalizing DRCs security procedures, providing safety and security analysis, recommendations and follow-ups,

b) organizing for regular staff training on the use of security systems.

HR, Finance and Administration: Act as the line manager for all staff based in NEP and is responsible for ensuring a result oriented team.

Tasks include:

a) enable an effective team through mainstreaming performance based management systems,

b) ensure a diverse and skilled workforce through transparent recruitment processes.

Program:Ensure development of emergency programming that is efficient and accountable.

Tasks include:

a) ensure that programs are based on user-identified needs and resources of the targeted population, are well coordinated with other aid actors, address lessons learned and steered towards decreased dependency on aid as well as accountable to the persons of concern,

b) ensure that programs are user-oriented.

Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced university degree in relevant field (relief, development, recovery) with at least 5-years relevant experience; or university degree and at least 8-years relevant experience; at least 3-years’ experience managing large-scale multi-sector programming.
• Proven experience in strategy development and program design, monitoring and evaluation.
• Practical and extensive financial, HR and administration management experience with extensive knowledge of budget development/management and finance documentation.
• Experience with UNHCR, ECHO, European Aid, and BPRM guidelines will be an added advantage.
• Result-oriented management experience of a large, diverse and dynamic team
• Practical and proven skills in negotiation and conflict resolution with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience in security/safety management in highly dynamic security environments is highly desired.
• Excellent report writing skills is a must.

Preferable

• Past experience in East Africa.
• Experience in a refugee setting and knowledge of refugee issues.

Conditions

Commencement: February 2012

Duty Station: Dadaab, Kenya

Contract: 1 year renewable contract. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at www.drc.dk under Vacancies). This position falls under grade B3

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is 27th January 2012.

Please send your CV (maximum 4-pages; CVs longer than 4-pages will not be considered) and a 1-page letter that explains your motivation for applying for the position. 

Please email your full application to: drcjobs@drckenya.org with the subject heading: “Area Manager NEP”.

Danish Refugee Council Project Manager – Humanitarian Reform Project career opportunity

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on those who are displaced by conflict.

Programs including protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others, as well as non-operational region-wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building.

Project Manager – Humanitarian Reform Project

The overall responsibility of the Project Manager is to implement the NGOs and Humanitarian Reform Project Phase 2 in Somalia, with the ultimate goal of enhancing NGO (national and international) representation, participation and leadership in humanitarian reform and other coordination forums.

DRC is the focal point for the second phase of the project in Somalia.

The Project Manager will be based within the Somalia NGO consortium and will work closely with the NGO coordination structures as well as the humanitarian country team.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Sciences, law, public policy or a relevant field with at least 4 years practical experience in humanitarian response.
• Familiarity with the humanitarian reform process with proven understanding and experience of advocacy and policy change work within a complex humanitarian context.
• Strong analytical and information gathering skills.
• Proven skills in networking and relationship building.
• Strong communication, representational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Application process

For a complete job description with full description of requirements and application procedure, please visit www.drc.dk under vacancies/Current vacancies. 

Please note that we will only receive applications sent via the online application system at www.drc.dk.

The closing date for receiving applications is December 2, 2011.

Clinical Officer - (World Concern Development Organization)-Job in Kenya

World Concern Development Organization, a Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit qualified and competent person for the following position to be based in Garissa.

Clinical Officer

The overall objective of this position is to facilitate achievement of the medical objectives to reduce morbidity and mortality by improving quality in Primary Health Care Services in Garissa County.

The position will be part of health care responses in the HARRP program forming a team that will oversee the design, evaluation and implementation of the health programs.

This includes working closely with government officials, relevant bodies and NGOs and preparation of relevant reports and providing information necessary to direct the program and report to the donors.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day clinical assessment and diagnosis, classifications, management and follow-up of patients using health set guidelines.
• Maintain accurate medical records and other data collection as required for monitoring and evaluation and research.
• Collecting, analysing and following up health facility reports, and reporting on relevant external partners.
• Involved in the Monitoring and evaluating program process by writing monthly and quarterly reports.
• Assist in the co-ordination of health services activities and ensure standardized services are offered in the targeted clinics.
• Conducting supervision visits to all health facilities in the Garissa Country that are supported by World Concern (length of supervision vision may vary from hours to several days).
• Carry out outreach activities to the communities e.g. mobile clinics and health education.
• Assist the Team leader in monitoring the overall project environment as it relates to changing realities likely to impact program direction and program redesign, and formulating such documents as are necessary to guide future planning.
• Assist in logistical support functions when local circumstances require it.
• Contribute technical expertise in line with international best relief practices in health and actively promote capacity building of local and expat staff as well as partners where needed.
• Refer to the Team leader before making any commitment on behalf of World Concern whether verbal or written.
• Prepare purchase requests in line with World Concern Logistics procedures, in coordination with the Team Leader for approval by the Project Coordinator.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• 2-3 years work experience with a relief and development organization.
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery and KSCE minimum Grade of C+
• Competence in the use of MS Office computer packages.
• Strong capacity building and facilitation skills, accompanied with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal and Communication skills (oral and written).
• Training in IMCI is an added advantage
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills, preferred.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and a team player.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and include three referees to mollyn@wcdro.org by Friday 2nd December, 2011. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Area Program Support and Operations Manager -(Norwegian Refugee Council )-Job in Dadaab

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter / Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Area Program Support and Operations Manager

Reporting to: Area Manager - Dadaab

Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

• Ensure overall provision of and adherence to NRC policies, procedures, guidelines, systems and standard practices for Logistics, Administration, ICT and human resourcing (HR)
• Prepare, manage and account for the departmental cost budget
• Oversee the staff awareness, implementation, field interpretation/approved customization and maintenance of NRC Logistics, Administration, ICT and HR policies, procedures, guidelines and systems with proper tracking, documentation
• Communicate all changes to the Area Manager and Program Support Manager (PSM) for approval and information, and to all relevant Area staff for action or awareness
• Oversee all Area logistical/procurement, HR/administration and office services activities
• Ensure timely review and updating of standardized contracts/agreements between NRC and employees, supplier(s) and implementing partners to meet the requirements of NRC and other funding partners
• Oversee the accurate and timely flow of information within and among departments in relation to issues of procurement/logistics, HR, ICT and administration
• Oversee recruitment of National Staff including vacancy identification, advertisement, selection, contracting, induction and confirmation
• Oversee implementation of the NRC performance management system
• Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of staff training and capacity building programs
• Oversee the maintenance of appropriate filing, retrieval and archiving systems in the Area Office and the specific sections of the Program Support department
• Oversee organizational ICT needs assessments and system specifications with the subsequent identifications, procurements and installations.
• Be the focal point under the guidance of the Area Manager, for the Office’s correspondence with Government and other agencies as required
• Prepare periodic program support department reports for management decision making
• Assign, supervise and appraise the work of Program Support staff
• Keep Area Manager informed and in charge but not burdened by Program Support

Required skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any Support related training.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Personally efficient and organized with excellent multitasking skills
• Good attention to detail with wide general knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• Able to work unusual hours under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong sense of the essential order of action priorities
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and network communications.

Deadline for Applications: 30th November 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council, 
P O Box 21211 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P.O Box 05, Dadaab

Please indicate the title of the position as the subject for email applications

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

Regional Emergency Advisor-(DRC Regional Office in Nairobi) -Job Vacancy in Kenya

The DRC Regional Office in Nairobi is seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:

Regional Emergency Advisor

The overall responsibility of the Regional Emergency Advisor (REA) is, on the one hand, to provide regional oversight; strategic and operational leadership; support and quality insurance of DRC Integrated Emergency Response (IER) Programme and, on the other hand, direct operational support on a need and request basis to existing or new emergency operations within the region.

When seconded to a specific programme/task, the REA represents the Regional Office, but reports to the individual Country Director.

Requirements:

• Masters’ degree with at least 5 years management experience in humanitarian assistance programmes at senior level, preferably in complex humanitarian environments.
• Strong project management experience, including proposal writing, M&E frameworks, quality assurance systems, budget management and humanitarian accountability
• Good communication skills and ability to forge working relationships at all levels.
• Extensive programming experience, particularly in emergency response and oversight of emergency operations, including experience in set-up of new operations.
• Experience in conducting needs assessments for new operations including drafting of emergency proposals.
• Work experience in insecure environments or similar complex displacement situations.

Application process

For a complete job description with full description of requirements and application procedure, please visit www.drc.dk under Vacancies/Current vacancies/Regional Emergency Advisor-Horn of Africa. 

Please note that we will only receive applications sent via the online application system at www.drc.dk.

The closing date for receiving applications is 30 November, 2011.

World Vision -Field Coordinator Job opportunity in Kilifi Kenya

Job Title: Field Coordinator

Country: Kenya

Location: Kilifi PRRO

Closing Date:November 23 2011

Purpose of the position:

To oversee the delivery, distribution, documentation and reporting associated with food / commodities in the field. To manage the supervision and coordination of food monitors. To represent World vision to and develop relationships with government officials, project partners and donors.

Qualifications 

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

• Have three years experience in commodity programming logistics or related field.
• University degree in related field.
• Ability to manage and organize issues related to transport, transporters and communities
• Have good communication and public relations skills.
• Have good mathematical and analytical skills
• Computer literacy is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of World Vision and sphere standards.
• Knowledge of and adherence of the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview emotional maturity and physical stamina.
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with local communities, partners and government authorities.
• Good English and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to maintain performance expectation in diverse cultural context, psychologically stressful environment and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
• Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Mission statement

Job Details 

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How to Apply 

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 23, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

Food for Assets Technical Officer-(World Vision)- Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Food for Assets Technical Officer

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date:November 23 2011

Purpose of the position:

Based in the field locations the FFA Technical Officer will work with the district steering groups and other stakeholders to identify areas that have good potential (based on socio-cultural, land slopes, soils, and rainfall) for rainwater harvesting-based projects.

The holder ensures development of clear boundaries of the watershed of the identified areas in consultation with the community leaders and communities on the most suitable intervention focusing, but not limited to, Rain water harvesting (RWH) for the specific areas, develop good and viable project proposals for the implementation of the identified projects and develop an actionable work plan for implementation of the FFA activities in the district.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

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

• A degree in agriculture engineering/soil, Water and environmental management/natural resources management
• More than five years practical experience
• Proven experience of working with rural communities and participatory planning
• Good understanding of dry land farming (crops and livestock)
• Good understanding of community mobilization and participatory methods
• Mature and confident to deal with district authorities at all district levels, communities and community leaders
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity
• Able to build strong relationships and partnerships with relevant agencies at district level
• Good team player, self starter, has ability to work under minimum supervision and maintain good relationships

Job Details 

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How to Apply 

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than November 23, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer: World Vision Kenya has not engaged any recruitment agencies in this recruitment process, neither are we charging any fees to potential employees for job opportunities.

Anaesthetist, General Service Officer, Transport Officer, Mechanic, Warehouse Manager and Finance Officers-(International Medical Corps)- Jobs in Dadaab Kenya

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through health care interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas.

IMC is anticipating a scale up of programming to meet the needs of the increased refugee population in the Dadaab Camp Complex and is looking for qualified candidates to take up the following positions.

Anaesthetist

Description/ Scope of Work

• Perform anesthesia techniques as needed in the Operating Room
• Complete patient records/file as per procedure done
• Ensure no stock out of medicines and supplies for anesthesia use through timely and reasonable requisitions
• Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance of equipment and instruments used in anesthesia
• Ensure the quality and safety of anesthesia activities
• Ensure Safe and efficient storage and use of resources – drugs, equipment.
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of medical activities in theatre and ER.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Officer with Diploma in Anesthesia.
• Must have Valid License to practice Anesthesia in Kenya.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in Operative Anesthesia
• Good moral character
• Experience working with NGO in resource limited environment

General Service Officer

Description/ Scope of Work

• Supervise and oversee works electricity, carpentry, water supply and sanitation systems within hospital and compound
• Issue monthly report on consumption of generator, monitoring hours and service times.
• Responsible for day to repair and maintained of electrical, water systems and general carpentry works in hospital and compound
• Requisition and produce job cards for works needed to be done in the Hospital and compound and certify completed works
• To manage tools under his responsibility through maintenance and reporting of status of tools
• Responsible for lubricants , oils , and fluids for maintenance of generator and equipment

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanics or any related field
• 3-5yrs working experience as a General Maintenance (Electrical, masonary and Carpentry)
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Excellent interpersonal, multitasking and organizational skills
• Strong Computer skills on Ms- Word, Excel and access
• Must be flexible
• MUST be a Kenyan

Transport Officer

Description/ Scope of Work

• Ability to coordinate ,organize and manage vehicle fleet for transport of personnel and goods on a daily basis
• Work within organizational rules and regulation to manage transport by producing monthly reports
• Ability to supervise Drivers , draw up roster, movement plans
• Ability to manage fuel consumption and vehicle fuel consumption records
• Constantly liaise with programmes, security and head office for coordination purposes

Qualifications

• 'O’ Level Education or equivalent (A diploma or a degree is preferable)
• Valid Driving License
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Willingness to travel throughout the project area (Flexible)
• Strong Computer skills on Ms- Word, Excel and access
• 3yrs Work experience as a transport officer with an NGO
• Mechanical knowledge is an added advantage
• MUST be a Kenyan

Mechanic

Description/ Scope of Work

• Responsible for the maintenance of the fleet, (to keep vehicle in good condition in collaboration with the drivers). He supervises all maintenance works and carries out services of the vehicles of the International medical corps Kambioos Field hospital Project in collaboration with the drivers.
• To monitor and organize spare-part, fuel and lubricants stock, requirements, consumption and to Nairobi office and to report monthly to the Logistics Manager
• Manage the workshop operations on a daily basis especially tool management
• Over see maintenance of generators and other power engines, water pumps etc
• Train drivers on basic maintenance and repairs while out in the field
• Monitor vehicle and generator maintenance schedules

Qualifications

• Diploma in Vehicle mechanics
• 3-5yrs working experience as a hands-on
• Good interpersonal , multi taking and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
• Must be flexible
• Must have a Valid driving License
• MUST be a Kenyan

Warehouse Manager

Description/ Scope of Work

• Oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods.
• Develop and submit inventory report, dead stock report, entry and exit status reports, consumption report, goods age report and manpower status reports routinely and on time.
• Inventory management- plans the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and organizes special requirements for certain stock, such as chilled goods and fragile products.
• Ensure the workplace health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and stock.
• Ensure that MSL(minimum Stock Level) is maintained and the medical director is informed if any stock nears MSL
• Good interpersonal skills
• Closely work with transport officer for day to day movement of stocks to project sites.

Qualifications

• Business related degree
• Diploma in warehousing/ stores management, purchasing and supplies.
• At least 3 yrs relevant working experience in middle level management preferably in warehouse operations at least in a supervisory category.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications ( those with a working knowledge of an ERP, preferably Navision will have an added advantage
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working with a health NGO is preferred
• Fluency in written and Oral English. Kiswahili

Finance / Admin Officer

Responsibilities:

• Verify all payments (including per diem disbursements to international staff and check payments) and receipts including supporting documentation.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of financial transactions in Dadaab in order to monitor financial status of all project activities
• Prepare Monthly and Weekly Cash requests and projections and submit them to Nairobi Finance Department in a timely manner
• Review and account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payments.
• Assist logistics with the paperwork for the procurements.
• Advise on all bank accounts and bank relations with the project bank account
• Coordinate with HR Manager in order to ensure that all contracts, insurance documents, timesheets and other related documents are provided to the Finance department in a timely manner.
• In coordination with the Finance manager prepare donor reports for review of Finance Director before review by HQ
• Coordinate with National HR manager and the finance manager to ensure the HR issues in the project area are adequately addressed
• Other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum necessary qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in the field of Finance/Accounting and CPA part II.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar function preferably in an international NGO
• Knowledge of donor regulations including but not limited to UNHCR, USAID,ECHO,WFP and UNICEF

Finance Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for making payments in the office. Make sure that backup documentation for disbursements is duly approved and on file prior to making payments
• Assist Finance Officer in preparation of year end audit schedules for IMC Kenya
• Prepare and send Daily Cash Reports to Nairobi that includes both cash and bank balances.
• Prepare monthly reports including input into ACCPAC and sending monthly batches to Nairobi by the last day of the month.
• Assist Finance Officer with finance information related to asset and inventory list
• Other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum necessary qualifications:

• Bachelor/College degree in the field of Finance/Accounting and/or CPA part 2
• 1 one year experience in accounting/finance Experience in an international NGO would be an advantage

Due to the urgency of filling these positions, only qualified and interested candidates to submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLYwhich should include

(1) Application Letter; 

(2) Current C.V. with telephone number and e-mail address; 

(3) Three referees with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses not later than Wednesday, 16th November, 2011 toKenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org