Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jul 12, 2019

  • Research and Evaluation Specialist (Re-advertisement)

    Research and Evaluation Specialist (Re-advertisement)

    Role Purpose: The Research and Evaluation Specialist will provide leadership in appraising country program evidence and learning needs and in implementing a Country Office Evidence and Learning agenda. Using operational and empirical approaches to research and evaluation, the Research and Evaluation Specialist will ensure a deep dive into programmes and their relationship with community dynamics to determine and document impact at individual, community and structural levels. He/She will ensure that learning from Research and Evaluation is used to improve program quality, inform evidence based program design, drive innovation, and inform policy and advocacy work in both the humanitarian and development sectors to deepen the impact of our work on children’s lives. He/Sh e will establish linkages with funding and academic institutions and position Somalia Country Office as a thought leader and influencer around our breakthroughs for children (survive, learn and protect).
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    Contract Duration: 2 years with possibility for extension
    Qualifications and Experience
    Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development or related field required, a PhD is desirable.
    Essential

    10 plus years’ experience in designing and implementing rigorous Research and impact evaluation especially those that use Randomised Control Trial (RCT) designs in development settings.
    Proven ability to analyse complex datasets e.g quantitative panel data using robust statistical analysis or models.
    Demonstrated success in raising funds to implement a research agenda.; doctoral level academic competence is desirable.
    Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing high level researches and evaluations for behaviour change related studies will be desirable.
    Extensive experience in analysing the situation of children using the child rights programming/ principles framework.
    Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyze complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions
    Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to produce and disseminate research and evaluation outputs to variety of audiences using effective approaches.
    Strong inter-organisational skill such as networking including donors and academia, negotiation and communication.
    Willing and able to travel time to Somalia/Somaliland to support field teams as security permits.
    High level of fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
    Commitment to Save the Children International values.

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
    To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
    Female candidates are encouraged to apply
    Disclaimer:
    Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Registered Nurse (Nursing Officer)

    Registered Nurse (Nursing Officer)

    OBJECTIVES:
    The Nurse is the key person in patient care and facility Patients’ Management in Collaboration with other Hospital Healthcare personnel.
    You will assist the Hospital Matron and the unit in charge to execute the Nursing Services, Establish and Supervise Quality Patient Care and Professional development of staff and Healthcare Assistants (HCA).
    WORKING HOURS:
    Following the Nursing working schedules and protocols, you are expected to work 48 hours in a week or 192 hours in a month.
    MAIN DUTIES:

    Must be conversant and committed to the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Services.
    Participate in planning patient care, Implementation, and Documentation of patient’s care services in the Nursing Cardex.
    Ensure that Patients Nursing Care is carried out Using Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation and evaluation (ADIE).
    Establish and Maintain a Good and Compassionate Working Environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to Patients, Their Families, Relatives and Friends and creating an interpersonal Relationships with them and fellow workers.
    Responsible for Administration of Patients Medications, and interpretation of Doctors Instructions. You are also a custodian of the Dangerous Drug Act (DDA).
    Ensure proper Use and Maintenance of Both Medical and Surgical Supplies and Equipments.
    Assist in Staff professional development programs for both Old and New Staffs
    Participate in patient education on their conditions and management.
    Deputize the Charge sister as necessary.
    Maintain patients’ records and document all reports as required.
    In-charge of Patients’ Health care Needs and resolve patients’ problems and needs by utilizing multi – disciplinary team strategies.
    To ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and following hospital and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care set by nursing council of Kenya.
    To maintain safe and clean working environment for other staffs by complying with procedures, rules and regulations according to Hospital Polices and Guidelines.
    To protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring medication administration and storage procedures are followed.

    Qualifications

    Must be a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
    Diploma in Nursing from any recognized Nursing institution or its equivalent and be registered and Certified by the nursing council of Kenya.
    Possess a Valid license from the Nursing council of Kenya Certificate of Good Conduct.

    PERIODIC DUTIES AND DOCUMENTATION:

    Participate in Continuous Medical Education Programs.
    Participate in Hospital Outreach Services and Programs
    Attend Committee Meetings as assigned.
    Assist in Managing the ward in consultation with the Charge Sister.
    Co-ordinate and conduct Community Immunization Programs and Well-Child Clinics.
    Ensure Continuity of Nursing care of Patients at all times.

  • Sales Representative (Horeca)

    Sales Representative (Horeca)

    The job holder will be responsible for managing and servicing existing outlets while prospecting and developing new accounts with a focus on building long term customer relationships and increasing sales revenue in the HORECA Segment.
    Responsibilities
    Area 1: 4 A’s Execution in HORECAS

    Achieve product availability targets for the assigned outlets through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand
    Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI (Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand
    Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet
    Identify, negotiate,  plan  and  execute  activation  opportunities  such  as  promotions  and  tastings  with customer in line with the territory sales

    Area 2: Sales Revenue Growth in HORECAS

    Conduct client visits for existing and potential outlets in order to achieve the given sales targets and ensure sustained business growth.
    Achieve required customer visit hit rate; call effectiveness and minimum order quantities and/ or values in order to drive sales in volume and value.
    Pro-actively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive growth of brands in terms of volume and value.
    Monitor and manage company assets such as fridges, vehicles within the policies and procedures to ensure optimal use.
    Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team in an efficient manner.
    Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the territory manager to facilitate proper planning.
    Identify Potential New Accounts and open the accounts directly with to grow business and Drive Volumes.

    Area 3: Debt Management

    Ensure Account payment and Reconciliations are done on Time to avoid supply
    Ensure HORECAs Accounts operates within the stated credit

    Area 4: Relationship Management.

    Build, manage and maintain good strong long term customer Relationship with Kenya Wines Agencies and the key
    Ensure Timely address of Customers
    Ensuring Immediate Customer Feedback.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor degree in business a business related course.
    Membership in a professional body would be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail and experience with HORECAS preferably in a beverage environment.

    Competencies/Attributes

    Possession of a clean and valid driving license.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.
    Excellent Persuasion, negotiation and influencing Skills.
    Drive for results with no excuses.
    Ability to work independently with limited supervision, under pressure and meet deadlines.
    High levels of professionalism with internal and external customers.
    High level of integrity.

    Relationships and working contacts

    Internal – sales and distribution, marketing and Customer Care departments
    External – HORECAS, potential customers, distributors.

    Work Environment

    This is a field based role.

  • Program Specialist Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

    Program Specialist Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Program Specialist.The Position: The Program Specialist will provide program support for the implementation of Development and Delivery of Biofortified Crops at Scale (DDBIO) program. He/she will be responsible for providing administrative support to the global program team, organizing regional meetings; events and backstopping the efforts of admin assistants in the program’s implementing countries (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda). This position reports to the Program Coordinator.Key Responsibilities

    Provide day to day administrative support to the DDBIO global team;
    Provide logistical support as needed (appointment, meetings, travel arrangements);
    Assist with program related communications (appointments, reports, booking meeting rooms / venues and equipment etc.);
    Assist in developing meta data, uploading, updating and dissemination of DDBIO publications and communication products on to various platforms including the CGIAR space, social media, project microsite etc.;
    Coordinate travel arrangements and logistical support – including the handling of travel requests and liquidations for visitors and program staff, accommodation, and arranging for meals for the project events;
    Backstopping the efforts of the admin assistants in the program’s implementing countries (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda) to effectively execute similar duties and support country teams;
    Compile workshop presentations, preparation of meeting materials for participants and maintaining and improving mailing lists
    Maintenance of office filing system (manual and electronic) including backup, archiving and storage;
    Assist in procurement and payment of bills;
    Handling maintenance of office assets and keeping an inventory of equipment and supplies;
    Assisting with the preparation of cash position and bank reconciliations and regular financial reporting;Selection Criteria
    At least a first degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or other related discipline;
    At least CPA section 4 or ACCA level 2;
    A minimum of 5 years of finance and administration experience in a busy environment;
    Familiarity with grants, contracts and risk analysis;
    Experience as an executive assistant desirable;
    A team player accustomed to working with multi-cultural and diverse teams
    Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel
    Advanced Knowledge in software solutions (ERP)
    Advanced qualitative and quantitative analytical skills;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write project and financial reports;

    Why should you consider this opportunity?
    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the- art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members. What are the conditions?
    The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3- month probation period) and the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

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  • Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

    Community Oral Health Officer (COHO)

    Main Purpose: The COHO will be responsible with handling all oral health matters for all our clients according to the stipulated procedures.
    Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    Examine patients’ teeth and mouth.
    Assess dental condition and needs of patients using patient screening and monitoring procedures.
    Analyze x-rays and evaluate dental needs as necessary including medical history review and dental charting.
    Take, develop and mount radiographs as well as trace radiographs required for corrective treatment
    Undertake general treatment and care for teeth and tissue problems using specified equipment and tools and established dental hygienist procedures.
    Clean teeth using brushes, and polishers to remove plaque and stains ensuring that sterile conditions are maintained
    Fill in cavities, rebuild broken teeth, replace missing teeth, and remove unnecessary or severely damaged teeth.
    Treat and help to prevent gum disease.
    Provide instruction on dental care and write prescriptions for patients
    Make impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts
    Document patient dental history and/or chief complaints and/or observations
    Supervise staff and clinic processes

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Qualification: Diploma in Community Health
    Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a busy hospital.
    Registered as a Community Oral Health Officer with the regulatory body.
    Valid Practicing License.
    Must have a work permit and license to practice in Kenya if a foreigner from KMPD Board
    Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail
    Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary

  • Agronomist – Fresh Produce

    Agronomist – Fresh Produce

    Our client seeks to hire a well experienced and results-oriented Agronomist to generate profitability, maximize production growth and oversee key agronomy marketing activities in the organization. 
    Industry: Fresh Produce
    Gross Salary: 30-35k
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Recruiting, Training and supervising the Field Agronomist
    Come up with a clear production plan for all the regions: From planting to harvesting for proper
    Advice the management on the measure to be taken on any non-performing field agronomist or technical staff
    Budget plan on the production process putting in consideration the region, Number of farmers expected per year, Materials to be used per region.
    Ensuring the produce meets both the local and EU requirements including produce quality safety, legality and authenticity.
    Farmers’ approval based on the observation of Good agricultural practice.
    Organization for Global GAP accreditation to the contracted farmers
    Coordination of harvestings and advising the management of daily harvestings.
    Ensuring that agronomist observes proper transportation and documentation of produce from the field to the packed house.
    Prepare routine and special reports to production staff, management and regulatory agencies as required such as analytical results as well as advising and guiding management on areas of improvement based on the data collected

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Diploma/Degree in Horticulture or an equivalent combination of education
    Have at least 2-3 years’ experience in agribusiness
    Demonstrate PR and interpersonal skills, leadership skills, supervisory skills and strategic planning
    Demonstrate essential abilities such as business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making, and skill development.
    Ability to apply technical knowledge of the environment and legislation/public policy matters in a practical environment/ Commercial awareness.
    Confident and effective in decision making with ability in developing and implementing strategies and adapt tactfulness.
    Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record with the ability to travel independently and long distances across the country.
    Must be able and willing to work for long hours.

  • iOS Junior Developer

    iOS Junior Developer

    Job Description

    You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential. You will report to the Development Manager.
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Design and build applications for the iOS platform
    Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
    Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
    Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
    Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

    QUALIFICATION

    Proficient with Objective-C or Swift and Cocoa Touch
    Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.
    Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
    Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
    Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
    Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines
    Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
    Experience with performance and memory tuning with tool 
    Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
    Knack for benchmarking and optimization
    Proficient understanding of code versioning tools; GIT and SVN
    Familiarity with continuous integration – e.g Fastlane
    1 year work experience
    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Software Engineering

  • Agri-business Specialist

    Agri-business Specialist

    Reports to: Area Manager
    Duty Station: Kakuma, Kenya
    Job Summary
    To oversee all agriculture related activities from planning to implementation and monitoring that will ensure improved food security and increased economic opportunities in Kakuma. S/He will be responsible to ensure that the approaches used during implementation are accurate and effective, conforming to the global best practice while staying relevant to the context of the project.
    Duties & Responsibilities

    To provide advice on Agriculture programme issues and enhance program strategy & policy development and compliance so that AAHI and UNHCR mission and vision is enhanced at both Kakuma Refugee Camp and the Kalobeyei Settlement Site.
    Be directly involved in the implementation of proposed initiatives ensuring to adopt modern and climate smart interventions.
    Support the farmer cooperatives to analyse and develop marketing strategies looking at aspects such as planning where and how much to sell the farm produce.
    Develop and supervise implementation of a capacity building program that will strengthen the agricultural value chain.
    Keep the Program Manager (PM) informed on progress of the various initiatives, monitoring their progress and ensuring that they remain relevant and appreciated by the beneficiaries.
    Be responsible for ensuring that the agriculture interventions are effective in terms of creating self-reliance in the PoC mind set and that activities undertaken are profitable and sustainable in the life of PoC.
    Ensure that the social economic and skills of new PoC are captured in basic PoC data.
    Ensure that new PoC receive life skills and financial literacy induction process that prepares them for self-reliance during their stay in the camp.
    Plan for a target number of PoC to receive relevant training to deepen their involvement in agriculture and livelihood activities in the camp.
    Be responsible for proper collection, storage and dissemination of data on PoC economic activities, clearly identifying gaps and instituting interventions to fill the gaps in PoC knowledge, attitude and practice in livelihoods and self-reliance.
    Ensure that UNHCR and other partners stay informed about progress and ensure continued support and buy-in from all stakeholders if any changes are envisaged.
    The Agri-business Specialist will supervise, liaise closely with and ensure effectiveness of the officer in charge of Kalobeyei agricultural field operations to ensure that all the activities are coordinated and in sync with each other to ensure alignment with the overall goal of the project.
    As an expert in his/her field, the Agri-business Specialist will ensure that the Kalobeyei field officers have the space and freedom to operate and that they keep to the agreed targets over the project period.

    Expected Outcomes

    Conceptualization, innovation, planning and management of the livelihood project as well as the transfer of knowledge and skills.
    Prepare the necessary reports as per UNHCR guidelines and handle reporting requirement in a timely manner.
    Formulation, development and planning of programme goals and objectives of the livelihoods program.
    Work closely with the Business Development Officer on material and strategies to support the programme.
    Provide information and support to the Livelihood Community Mobiliser.
    Monthly work (action) plans for the program, ensuring objectives and targets are achieved.
    To promote communication between all the stakeholders in order to encourage the sharing of information and continual development and improvement of the livelihoods service i.e. promoting professional learning and development as well as seeking to encourage a unity of vision and purpose among the PoC.
    To provide input to proposals and reporting that relates to livelihoods as and when requested by the Project Manager and the Kenya Country Program Manager.
    Offer of advice and support to livelihoods program in line with the vision and mission of AAHI and UNHCR.
    Perform any other functions deemed necessary or as delegated by the supervisor in order to meet the level of services in the organization

    PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONSQualifications

    University degree preferred in Agricultural Economics, Agro-Enterprise, Rural Development, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
    Minimum five (5) years’ work experience three (3) of which must be in a similar role
    Possess proven practical knowledge of the program development cycle and design and management qualities.
    Demonstrated strengths in relationship management; able to work with diverse groups of people in multicultural, team-oriented environment;
    Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals;
    Able to manage relationships to achieve results

    Desirable Skills

    Project management Field experience.
    Knowledge and exposure to the social and cultural values of the region concerned.
    Proficiency in local language(s).
    Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control; able to manage long-distance relationships to achieve results

    Additional Skills & Competences

    Communicational skills (written and spoken)
    Organisational and managerial skills
    ICT specialty (email, Spread-sheets, MS-word, Databases, job-related software, etc.)
    Team-work and participation
    Level of self-supervision and ability to take initiative
    Degree of accuracy and attention to detail
    Technical side of the job (numeracy, report-writing, critical thinking, leadership, etc.)
    INGO experience and understanding of humanitarian sector
    Commitment to and understanding of AAH-I’s vision, mission, and values.

  • Store keeper Plumbing Artisan Masonry Artisan Electrical Installation Welding Artisan

    Store keeper Plumbing Artisan Masonry Artisan Electrical Installation Welding Artisan

    Job Details

    Stores Inventory and Administrative Support.
    Stores Control Measures and overall store management.
    Responsible for all stores issuance and receipts.
    Proper record keeping of all consumables.
    Raising of purchase orders to relevant department managers.
    Keeping track of Stock levels and ensuring all are within boundaries.
    Ensuring the control mechanisms are implemented and followed to the latter.
    Preparing monthly stock takes and valuations.
    Sharing the Reports of usage with the Finance team monthly.
    Booking all receipts of spares and or purchases through the stores.
    Any other duties that might be allocated by the line Manager and or Senior management.

    Qualifications

    Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in stock control.
    Must have a Diploma in Procurement and Supplies or related field.
    Good analytical and reporting skill with excellent attention to detail.
    High professional integrity and organizational skills.
    Computer literate and good command of excel.
    Able to clearly write and understand English.
    Self-motivated and with initiative.
    Must be willing to work under pressure.

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