Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jul 22, 2020

  • Programme Officer, Youth Engagement

    Programme Officer, Youth Engagement

    Department: Programs and Projects.
    Place of Duty: Nairobi.
    Supervisor: International Programme Coordinator.
    Overall Responsibilities:
    The Programme Officer (PO), Youth Engagement is responsible for successfully coordinating DSW’s youth empowerment programme in line with the Youth Empowerment Strategic Approach (YESA). The Programme Officer will work closely with the Regional Team Lead, respective Regional and Country Office Programme Teams that contribute to the attainment of YESA.
    Specific tasks:
    Monitor the implementation of DSWs Youth Empowerment Strategy in the region and support organisational lesson learning.
    Support Country offices in the design of programmes and projects for the delivery of the Youth Empowerment strategy.
    Ensure the Youth Empowerment Strategy is mainstreamed in all DSW programmes.
    Take lead in the development of IEC materials including manuals, protocols and tools necessary for delivery of the Youth empowerment programmes.
    Support country office teams in the development of training curriculum and delivery of capacity development modules.
    Engage in regular exchanges as a member of the regional team, with the Team Lead, and country programme staff.
    Support maintenance and regular update of young people’s databases across Country offices.
    In collaboration with Country Office teams, coordinate exchanges and learning sessions for youth.
    In close coordination with the Team Lead and country programme staff, participate in stakeholder meetings.
    Provide guidance and support in the contextualization and packaging of youth programming work to enable decision making around youth programming.
    Prepare periodic updates on DSW youth empowerment programmes.
    Support resource mobilization for the youth empowerment strategy.
    In collaboration with Country office programme teams, undertake surveys to ensure safe and conducive working environment for young people.
    Support the planning, organisation and logistical preparations for events and workshops.
    Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.
    Requirement & experience
    Bachelors’ Degree in Social Sciences or related field.
    Relevant training in Project Management, participatory methodologies and related fields an added advantage.
    Must have at least 3 years experience working with young people in an NGO setting.
    Good understanding of youth and women empowerment and reproductive health issues.
    Good networking and capacity building skills, good oral and written communication skills.
    Ability to work with and understand the youth while maintaining professionalism is key.
    Ability to work independently and within a team.
    Leadership and problem solving skills.
    Conversant with the use of digital platforms.
    Proficiency in Micro Soft Office.
    High level of personal integrity.
    He/she must have initiative and be able to work effectively under pressure independently and with a team.

    If interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter stating your current and expected salary) with the reference “Programme Officer, Youth Engagement” clearly indicated in the email subject line to: vacancies@dswkenya.orgDeadline for application: 22 July, 2020 COB.Ideal start date: Immediate.Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. DSW is an equal opportunity employer and does not require applicants to pay money at any stage during the recruitment process. 

    Apply via :

    vacancies@dswkenya.org

  • Consultancy-Extractive Industries Auditing

    Consultancy-Extractive Industries Auditing

    Background
    Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are custodians of public funds. They are responsible for ensuring that public funds are judiciously managed. SAIs oversee the management of public finances, ensure that public entities comply with rules and regulations and oversee the performance of government programs and policies.[1]
    The role of SAIs is particularly important when in it comes to extractive resources. The auditing of institutions that have a mandate to govern the extractive sector is important as these resources are non-renewable. The window of opportunity within which to fully benefit from natural resources is therefore not infinitely open.
    The role of SAIs largely revolves around three types of audits, that is, financial audits, compliance audits and performance audits. In conducting these audits- there are degrees of variation across different jurisdictions. An example is around petroleum cost auditing, where in some case it is SAIs that are directly responsible for carrying out these audits, while in other jurisdictions this is a role left with the Ministry responsible for energy or petroleum.
    SAIs are also important as the work they do offers complementary to EI disclosures from initiatives such as the OGP and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Indeed, there has been consideration of complementarities between SAIs and such initiatives as SAIs audit across the whole EI value chain.[2] Often, disclosures from SAIs are considered as highly credible as they are produced by under highly technical and professional standards. The credibility also stems from the fact that SAIs, though independent remain part of the State.
    SAIs have been engaged on strengthening their role on extractive industries oversight. This has been in recognition of the fact that a strong and effective SAI may contribute to better and more transparent oversight of the industry, improve governance and help to ensure that natural resources are managed in the best interest of the public.[3] The INTOSAI Working Group on Audit of Extractive Industries (WGEI) was established in 2013. The grouping now has 44 members and its main objective is to “promote audit of extractive industries within the INTOSAI community in order to support good governance and sustainable development for the UN post 2015 agenda”.[4]
    Despite there being a realisation of the role of SAIs in ensuring effective governance of the extractive sector, SAIs often suffer severe capacity constraints.[5] Audit institutions struggle with adequate financing which consequently impacts on available skill sets, results in infrequent audits and poor outreach. SAIs often struggle with external communications as reports are dense and relationships with stakeholders (parliaments, NGOs) can also be infrequent and marked by mutual discomfort.[6]
    Objectives
    SAIs in countries such as Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia among many others on the continent have already been conducting various types of audits in the extractive sector. The purpose of this research is to establish cases of success in EI auditing and the use of EI audits in East Africa. With this focus, the research will also assess the challenges to EI auditing and the conditions that provide for effective EI auditing. It is expected that the research will unlock the potential of SAIs for more effective EI auditing.
    The specific objectives of the assessment are ;
    Assess how SAIs have been conducting EI audits and the extent to which audit findings have been used by other stakeholders
    Establish the conditions that provide for effective EI auditing
    Establish the constraints to EI auditing
    Rationale
    It is important to assess the role of SAIs in auditing the extractive sector. As aforementioned, extractive resources are finite and therefore, any actions to ensure that all the benefits from the resources are captured and judiciously managed- should be supported. SAIs often represent government’s highest auditor and the reports that they publish often carry a lot of credibility.
    The role of SAIs in exposing malfeasance in the management of the extractive sector cannot be underscored. SAI audit reports often act as a barometer on the implementation of laws and policies within the extractive sector. SAIs assess the extent to which different government departments and state corporations are complying with national laws and policies.
    SAIs are important as they contribute to ‘open governance’ of state corporations. This is particularly important as state owned enterprises/ state corporations increasingly take active roles in the extractive sector.
    While there have been many studies that have looked at the role of SAIs in auditing, these have largely been focused on general auditing. Assessing the role of SAIs in auditing the extractive sector would be important given the peculiarities of the extractive sector. It is expected that this research will offer recommendations on how SAIs can carry out effective EI audits.
    The proposed research builds on previous work by other institutions. This previous work includes;
    Identification of challenges to EI auditing done by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI)
    OAG Norway study on Lessons Learned from building EI Audit Capacity in OAG Uganda
    INTOSAI Working Group on Extractive Industries (WGEI)- Mapping of the EI audit reports along the value chain
    Research Scope
    The research is expected to be carried out between July and end of September 2020 and will be focused on East Africa. The methodology is expected to use a case study method, will be qualitative and will be agreed with the consultant. The research is expected to respond to the specific research questions below, although these are only meant to provide guidance.
    What triggers different EI audits (particularly performance/VfM audits by SAIs)? The research is expected to establish where EI audits have been a result of internal risk assessments (based on International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs)) and or requests from Parliament or other stakeholders.
    What are the parts of the EI value chain that are under the purview of audits by SAIs? What aspects of the EI value chain have SAIs looked at the most?
    What have been the challenges of SAIs in conducting audits in the extractive sector? What are the main restraints facing auditor generals in fulfilling their mandate?
    How have SAIs been successful in conducting audits in the extractive sector with respect to good practice, achievement of targets and or the number of audits undertaken? What has been the impact or result of these audits?
    Have EI audit reports been used by different stakeholders- internally, within governments and externally? In what ways?
    How have SAIs interacted with extractive governance initiatives such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and or the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in the context of extractives audits?
    Timelines
    30 days – between July 2020 and September 2020
    Deliverables
    Inception report indicating how the consultants propose to carry out the tasks with timelines, the methodologies, the rationale, expected results and an outline or table of contents for the final report.
    A draft report of that will be shared with Oxfam
    Raw data from the field work
    Presentation of findings to AFROSAI,INTOSAI WGEI, Oxfam for validation
    The final study report
    Skills and Experience
    The study shall be carried out by a consultant that shall have the following skills and competencies:
    At least a master’s degree in finance/ development studies or other any other relevant disciplines.
    Experience working on Extractives
    Demonstrated experience in research and working with Supreme Audit Institutions
    Excellent analytical and report writing skills
    Fluency in spoken and written English.
    Supervision
    The overall supervisors of this assignment will be the Oxfam Extractives Regional Advisor for East Africa and
    Bid Requirements
    Consultants who meet the requirements of this assignment should submit Expression of Interest of MAXIMUM OF 5 PAGES which should include the following:
    Suitability statement that express commitment to availability for the entire period of the assignment.
    Brief statement on the proposed methodology including a detailed work plan.
    Updated curriculum vitae of the consultant clearly spelling out the relevant qualifications and experience.
    Contacts of three organizations that have recently contracted the consultant to carry out similar tasks.
    Financial proposal with daily costs per activity which shall be part of the 10 pages.
    Application Process
    Expression of Interest that clearly articulates the consultant(s) understanding of the terms of reference, methodology for executing the work including key deliverables and a comprehensive budget. Cleary reference the document “Expression of Interest for Consultancy to undertake a study on SAIs Experiences in EI Auditing” and submit via the portal using the links that are provided.
    [1] The Role of SAIs in the Good Governance of the Extractive Sector http://www.wgei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Briefing-note-The-Role-of…
    [2] Four ways Supreme Audit Institutions and EITI can bolster each other https://eiti.org/blog/four-ways-supreme-audit-institutions-eiti-can-bols…
    [3] The Role of SAIs in the Good Governance of the Extractive Sector http://www.wgei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Briefing-note-The-Role-of…
    [4] INTOSAI Working Group on Extractives http://www.intosai.org/committeesworking-groupstask-forces/goal-3/wgei.html
    [5] How National Audit Offices Can Support Implementation of the SDGs https://europa.eu/capacity4dev/dev-policy/blog/how-national-audit-office…

    Apply via :

    jobs.oxfam.org.uk

  • Assistant Research Officer

    Assistant Research Officer

    Category: Bioscience
    Job Grade: 6.01
    JOB PURPOSE: 
    We are seeking an Assistant Research Officer (ARO) for a one-year Rapid Impact COVID-19 Project aimed at:
     Developing immunological assays for measuring immunity to SARS-Cov-2.
     Analysing the kinetics of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2.
    This project aims to improve our understanding and interpretation of antibody assays being employed around the world for surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and to understand the role of the immune response in pathogenesis.
    The ARO will work with the team to develop local capacity for the immunology of SARS-CoV-2 at KWTRP, whilst supporting collaborative studies with other research institutions based in Kenya and beyond. Our main objective will be to provide the immune kinetics data quickly to help the interpretation of sero-surveillance data that will be generated across Africa, and the world.
    Description: 
    REPORTS TO:
    Project Principal Investigator
    JOB DIMENSIONS: The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Collaborative Research Programme (KWTRP) researches diseases with the highest burden in developing countries for which it is recognised internationally within the fields of international public health, clinical tropical medicine, epidemiology and immunology. The programme aims to maximise opportunities for learning and training in order to maintain a cadre of highly skilled and experienced staff from all disciplines.
    The goal of this Rapid Impact COVID-19 Project is to provide an understanding of the evolution of the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2, and its role in pathogenesis and immunity.  To do this – the ARO will optimise the assays to be used, and subsequently generate the kinetics data – which will be analysed with the help of the PI and colleagues.
    The ARO will be primarily based at the KWTRP in Kilifi, Kenya, but will work collaboratively with the Aga Khan University, Nairobi, the Karolinska Institute and Mabtech AB, Stockholm, among other collaborators.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Research
    To implement, optimize and troubleshoot various immunological assays including ELISAs, virus neutralisation, Fluorospots, and flow cytometry.
    To generate kinetics data on the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 using ELISAs, flow cytometry and neutralization assays.
    To generate kinetics data on the cellular response to SARS-CoV-2 using Luminex, Fluorospot and flow cytometry-based technologies.
    To manage and update sample shipments from other labs and usage at KWTRP.
    To keep accurate laboratory records on the assay development and data generation
    To perform preliminary analyses, produce and present the results
    To contribute to the writing of scientific manuscripts
    To present data at weekly group meetings and institutional seminars
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    A BSc degree in immunology, or an equivalent degree programme with a substantial component in immunology training.
    At least One-year relevant work experience.
    Experience with peripheral blood mononuclear cell isolation and counting.
    Practical working knowledge of ELISAs, ELISpots, neutralisation and flow cytometry assays.
    Strong attention to detail and ability to keep accurate scientific records
    Ability to work independently, organize and plan own workload and adapt to changing priorities
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES (GIVING ADDED ADVANTAGE):
    Basic knowledge of R and other critical IT packages. 
    Experience in recombinant protein expression.
    PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
    Based at the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya but be flexible to travel to other partner or collaborating institutions
    Be available to work out of hours if necessary
    Exposure to materials considered infectious and/or biohazards.

    To apply for this post you must be a registered user. Log into your account then go to Vacancies, view the post and click on the button: “Apply for this job”.All applicants are required to state their current/last salary.Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews. The application closing date is 22 July, 2020. KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is an equal opportunity employer. Direct or indirect canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.  KWTRP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

    Apply via :

    jobs.kemri-wellcome.org

  • Morticians Drivers III

    Morticians Drivers III

    Job Description
    No of Positions: 3
    Requirements for appointment
    Be a Kenyan citizen;
    Be a holder of a Certificate in Mortuary related fields
    Duties and responsibilities
    The Mortician shall be responsible to the employer and the supervisor for the following;
    Offering Mortuary Services;
    Ordering and monitoring usage of Mortuary commodities
    Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
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    All applications accompanied by a copy of National ID card, detailed CV, copies of all relevant academic certificates and other testimonials should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the top left side the position applied for so as to reach the undersigned on or before 22nd July, 2020.Applications should be addressed to:THE SECRETARY
    COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
    THARAKA NITHI COUNTY
    P.O. BOX 10-60406
    KATHWANAApplications can also be emailed to tharakanithi.cpsb@gmail.com or hand delivered to THARAKA NITHI COUNTY Headquarters Kathwana.Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization. Applicants comprising persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

    Apply via :

    tharakanithi.cpsb@gmail.com

  • Chief of Party – Kenya

    Chief of Party – Kenya

    DT Global seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Kenya. The program will seek to empower communities and government institutions to take the lead in countering violent extremism (CVE).
    The availability of this role is contingent upon the award of the project and donor funding. Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity please submit a resume for consideration.
    Responsibilities include:
    Lead management and technical implementation of the project;
    Provide overall administrative leadership and ensure that all project assistance is technically sound, appropriate, and aligned with the program objectives;
    Serves as primary liaison with USAID, government counterparts, private sector firms, educational institutions, local and regional partners, NGOs, and other stakeholders;
    Supervise key project staff and ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and DT Global policies and procedures;
    Ensure coherence, consistency, quality and timely delivery of contract deliverables and results;
    Lead annual work planning process, supervise work-plan implementation and manage progress towards project objectives;
    Oversee monitoring and evaluation and ensure that interventions accurately and professionally reflect project objectives.
    Qualifications:
    Advanced degree in international development, conflict resolution, international affairs, economic development, or a related field preferred;
    Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing and implementing development projects of similar size and scope, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment;
    Demonstrated experience collaborating with civil society organizations to identify community needs and empower local, sustainable CVE networks to take action to address violent extremism;
    Demonstrated experience liaising and collaborating with host government institutions;
    Prior experience working with internationally donor-funded programs, USAID strongly preferred;
    Prior experience implementing programs in Kenya or East Africa preferred;
    Experience with remote management in security-challenged environments strongly preferred;
    Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor staff;
    Fluency in English required.
    Core Competencies:
    Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
    Communication: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
    Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
    Customer/Client Focused: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
    Diversity and Inclusion: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
    Professionalism: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.
    We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
    DT Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.
    DT Global is a fast-growing international development organization that focuses on improving the capability, capacity, and effectiveness of development programming in complex global environments. Built on the strengths, knowledge, and 50+ years of experience from AECOM International Development, Development Transformations, and the Global Peace and Development Charitable Trust, we have a global ecosystem – including a non-profit partner, the DT Institute – working together to develop cutting edge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. With corporate offices in the USA, Spain and Australia, in addition to project field offices in over 90 countries around the world, DT Global implements projects funded from a wide array of clients, including USAID, EU, DFAT, NC, MFAT, DFID and other public and private stakeholders. We value learning, research, and rapid program adaptation in response to changing realities on the ground. Together with our global team of experts, we are building technical capabilities across sectors in order to deliver high-quality interventions and transform lives around the world.

    Apply via :

    chm.tbe.taleo.net