Jobs Kenya

Application Deadline: Application Deadline Jun 4, 2018

  • Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor Director, Finance and Administration Senior Technical Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor Director, Finance and Administration Senior Technical Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    JOB SUMMARY:
    The Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor is responsible for providing technical and management leadership for technical assistance teams, sets timelines and goals for team implementation and monitors quality of processes and deliverables, mentors technical teams to produce quality work and build capacity over time and liaises with partners, the Ministry of Health and Council of Governors for matters related to technical program aspects. While deputizing the Chief of Party, he/she provides supportive day-to-day management oversight, operations and supervision of project implementation activities to ensure the program delivers upon its defined goals and accountability requirements. The position, while leading the support to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease (NTLD) program, entails taking the leading representative role in the effective coordination among related USAID/KEA funded mechanisms, key national TB stakeholders and implementing partners. To be effective, a high degree of collaboration is necessary with senior-level Kenya National and County government health sector institutions, agencies and officials.
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    The Deputy Chief of Party, as the principal assistant to the Chief of Party, will be responsible for the day-to-day technical and program management leadership of the Kenya Tuberculosis Support Program. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Functioning as the immediate liaison between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID/KEA), Kenya Ministry of Health (MOH), Council of Governors (CoG) at national level and the County Health Executives (CeCs) and County Director of Health (CDHs) at county level, on administrative, financial and programmatic matters related to the program;
    Leading the implementation of the Annual Program Planning cycle and the development of comprehensive annual work-plans and budgets in accordance with the USAID/KEA annual planning cycle;
    Monitoring the implementation of the programs interventions and contribution towards National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program (NTLD) Strategic Plan (NSP) goals and objectives;
    Reviewing and finalizing the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual program progress reports to USAID/KEA, MOH and other partners;
    Contributing to the identification and prioritization of technical assistance needs at national and county levels to be supported in order to improve program performance and towards achieving the goals and objectives of the NTLDP/NSP;
    Providing technical and operational monitoring of consultants engaged to undertake activities supported by the TB Support program
    Immediate supervision of day-to-day of performance of all program staff, including ensuring that field-based staff regularly prepare and update required performance data;
    Overseeing management systems for the cost-effective implementation of all program activities;
    Initiating the development of suitable scopes of work and overseeing the execution of appropriate technical assistance contracts as needed.
    Performing any other duties assigned by the Chief of Party

    MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

    A minimum of Medical degree and a Master’s Degree in public health or related field.
    A minimum of 7 years of project management experience in large health sector development programs that have implemented successful activities
    Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of TB and TB-HIV/AIDS
    A clear track record of provision of technical assistance of similar complexity and magnitude to the one being procured
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, USAID, NGOs, private sector groups, cooperating agencies and donor organizations
    Familiarly with the Kenyan TB context, relevant implementing partners, MOH, NTLP and other stakeholders preferred.
    Kenyan nationals and other candidates currently based in the East Africa region are encouraged to apply.

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  • Information Officer III Cook III Accountant II Accountant I Driver II Procurement Officer III Procurement Officer II Procurement Officer I Officer Messenger Personal Assistant Receptionist Liaison Officer Office Administrative Assistant II Officer Administrative Officer III Information Officer II Human Resource Management Assistant III Driver I Gardener Senior Finance Officer/ Senior Budget Office Senior Administrative Officer

    Information Officer III Cook III Accountant II Accountant I Driver II Procurement Officer III Procurement Officer II Procurement Officer I Officer Messenger Personal Assistant Receptionist Liaison Officer Office Administrative Assistant II Officer Administrative Officer III Information Officer II Human Resource Management Assistant III Driver I Gardener Senior Finance Officer/ Senior Budget Office Senior Administrative Officer

    Job Description

    JOBS AND APPOINTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
    INFORMATION OFFICER III, JOB GROUP “H”
     Duties And Responsibilities
     This will be the entry and training grade for Information Officers. An officer at this level will be deployed either at the County Headquarters or in a field office to assisting information services work. Duties and responsibilities will include gathering news, Verifying authenticity of news; initial editing and dispatching news and features to the Departmental Headquarters and media houses.
    Requirements For Appointment
    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

    have Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade With a minimum of C+ in English or Kiswahili and C in any other relevant subject or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
    have a Diploma in any of the following: Journalism, Mass Communication, Internal Relations, Communication Studies, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; and
    Be proficient in computer applications.

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  • Voluntary Intern For Sudan And South Sudan Horn Of Africa Volunteer – Nairobi

    Voluntary Intern For Sudan And South Sudan Horn Of Africa Volunteer – Nairobi

    Job Description

    Programme: Office: Regional Office for East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes
    Teams: Sudan and South Sudan
    Duration: 6 months
    Hours/Days per week: Minimum of 3 days per week, 5 preferred.
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Languages required: Fluent; English, or basic Arabic
    Brief description of the team:
    We are looking for a voluntary intern to work with the Sudan and South Sudan teams for six months, for at least three days a week and preferably five days. The Sudan and South Sudan teams are part of the East Africa, the Horn and Great Lakes Regional Office and are responsible for Amnesty International’s research and campaigning in both countries.
    Although the voluntary intern’s role will be supervised, he/she will be expected to work independently, use their initiative and manage their own tasks. Willingness to undertake some routine administrative tasks is crucial. Projects will be devised by the teams in collaboration with the voluntary intern, who will aim to assist the teams in fulfilling their strategic objectives, while making the best use of the voluntary intern’s own skills, interests and experience.
    Undertaking a voluntary internship program at Amnesty International, one of the world’s leading human rights organizations, can provide valuable experience and you will receive work references at the completion of your assignment.
    However, please note that voluntary internship does not lead directly to an employment with Amnesty International.
    Responsibilities

    Human rights monitoring: Monitor newspapers, online and social media, and reports from partners on a daily basis.
    Basic research tasks: with guidance from the team, carry out research on specific issues and ongoing developments and share findings with the team.
    Database management: Maintaining and updating logs on human rights violations and abuses as well as individuals at risk.
    Filing: Assist with electronic filing and filing of hardcopy materials.
    Administrative support: Assist with tasks such as mailing, event organization, and organizing contact databases.

    Qualifications

    Interest in and knowledge of the social, political and human rights context of the Sudan and South Sudan.
    Background through study, work or other experience in a relevant area, such as human rights, law, international relations, political science or social sciences.
    Commitment to Amnesty International’s mandate.
    Strong attention to detail.
    Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task.
    Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel.
    Fluent written and spoken English.
    Desirable language skill, Arabic.

    NB: Only applicants who have eligibility, i.e. Kenyan citizens or foreign students with a right to study and work in Kenya, will be considered for the above post.

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  • Merger & Acquisitions Manager Senior Assistant Customer Service

    Merger & Acquisitions Manager Senior Assistant Customer Service

    Our client is a corporate body established under the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010 (the Act). The client’s mandate is to enforce the Act with the objective of enhancing the welfare of the people of Kenya by promoting and protecting effective competition in markets and preventing misleading market conduct throughout Kenya.
    On behalf of the client, we seek to recruit a highly experienced, highly competent, motivated and self-driven individual with excellent credentials and a strategic mind to competitively fill the position below:
    Roles
    S/he will be responsible for the following:
    Merger Analysis:

    Review merger analysis and investigation reports and make recommendations to the Director, Competition and Consumer Protection;
    Oversee investigation of all mergers that may have been consummated without approvals and make recommendations to the Director, Competition and Consumer Protection;
    Oversee the identification and analysis of unwarranted concentrations of economic power and review reports thereof and make recommendations to the Director; Competition and Consumer Protection;
    Oversee the development of merger guidelines and make recommendations for approval;
    Maintain the customer compliments, complaints and enquiries register.

    Policy Development and Stakeholders Management:

    Liaise with the Research Policy and Advocacy Division in carrying out economic analysis of mergers and conduct specific market inquiries;
    Liaise with the Legal department in development of the Authority’s legal frameworks on mergers and acquisitions;
    Liaise with the Legal department to develop relevant regulations and escalate them as appropriate
    Develop and oversee implementation of policies and procedures to enable the Department function effectively.
    Liaise with sector regulators regarding merger analysis.

    Department Management:

    Develop work plans and budgets for the M & A Department for approval
    Oversee the execution of the approved departmental work plans and budgets
    Oversee performance management in the department
    Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department
    Prepare draft board management papers for approval
    Identify training needs for the departmental staff
    Spearhead the recruitment of staff within the department
    Participate in the development and review of the CAK strategic plan
    Support the induction of interns and oversee the Young Professionals Programs
    Identify procurement needs of the department
    Follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
    Spearhead risk assessment of the department
    Mentor and coach departmental staff
    Oversee the development, documentation and implementation of procedures and processes in compliance with ISO 9001:2015
    Participate in various committees in the Authority

    Job Requirements

    Masters degree in Economics/Business/Law;
    Bachelors degree in Economics/Business/Law or a business related field;
    Specialist knowledge in competition policy/law; and
    Proficiency in ICT
    At least 10   years’   experience   in   competition   policy/law   gained   from   reputable organizations, with at least three (3) years in a management position;
    Diverse experience in mergers analysis and investigation; and
    Experience in managing and leading diverse teams of professionals

    Skills and Competences:

    Decision making skills;
    Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed senior management level;
    Interpersonal and leadership skills;
    Project management skills;
    Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows
    Creativity; and
    Strategic management Skill

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