Application Deadline: Application Deadline May 27, 2019

Spray Supervisor – Roses Senior Block Supervisor (Roses)

Details:
You will manage a team and be in charge of all spray operations – handling crop protection products, spray machinery and equipment.
If you answer YES to the questions below, then we encourage you to apply;

Holder of a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelors of Science in Agriculture/Horticulture
Proven experience in Roses production/growing
Able to work under minimal supervision
Team player who creates top down working relationship with general workers and management.
Good communication skills
Possess good analytical skills
Tenacious
Are able to work at a remote location work 6 full days per week?

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October 26, 2024
Pro Bono Lawyer in Turkana, Kenya Country Programme

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH-NL) is looking for a lawyer on pro bono basis, who will work closely with the TdH-NL and SAPCONE teams to provide legal aid services/ counsel for beneficiaries in the Ending Commercial Sexual Exploitation project in Turkana County, Kenya.
Start date: Immediate
Expected duration: June 2019- November 2020
Location: TdH-NL Office in Lodwar town, Turkana County
Time: During Office working hours (8-5pm) on need basis
Due to urgent need of the consultancy, proposals will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we may offer the consultancy before the closing date. Only short-listed consultants will be contacted.
Objective of Assignment
The objective of the consultancy within the project is to:

Provide legal counsel and representation of at least 5 CSEC-related cases in Turkana County
Provide legal advice (including self representation sessions) for survivors/ vulnerable beneficiaries and their families, including the project partner
When called upon, provide support to the development of an access to justice concept note for TdH-NL’s Kenya Programme.

Scope of Work & Responsibilities
In consultation with the TdH-NL Kenya Country Programme the pro-bono lawyer shall:

Provide professional legal services to the requisite standards that include legal advice, counsel and representation to the project and its beneficiaries.
Provide legal advice and court representation for 5 survivors of CSEC.
Conduct or oversee legal intakes and the provision of information to clients.
One on one legal counseling and preparation of clients for court and interpretation of court documents (including self representation). This involves liaising with court to have efficient and expeditious prosecution of children cases that come through our organisation.
Perform case work including gathering facts and evidence, searching records and documents, conducting research, and/or contacting potential clients and witnesses to gather information.
Maintain accurate and complete records and notes in a case management file concerning cases and beneficiaries supported.
Prepare and submit regular reports on the specific cases under the judicial system and their status.
Participate in case management meetings to give advice on various cases.
Support in the delivery of activities that are geared towards seeking justice against perpetrators and call upon the responsibility of authorities to strengthen legal frameworks to end CSEC such as the provision of legal information in forums, meetings and trainings.
(as need arises) Work closely with the SAPCONE psychosocial counselor to offer legal advice to survivors of CSEC on need basis.
Support research and learning on the cases including developing a publication for advocacy.
Support the Kenya Country Office in developing a concept note for access to justice for projects in Kenya.

Expected Deliverables
The lawyer will report to and liaise with the Lodwar-based Project Officer and SAPCONE Program Coordinator for support on a regular basis. The selected consultant should deliver the following:

5 cases related to CSEC identified and filed in court.
Legal representation and advice provided to 5 survivors of CSEC and their families.
Case filing system developed and maintained with up to date case reports.
Quarterly progress reports on the legal cases submitted to TdH-NL.
1 publication developed for advocacy.
1 handover report at the end of the contract period.

Proposed Timeline
It is expected that the work will start shortly after the signing of the contract in June 2019. The initial assignment is planned for one and a half years which is renewable based on the delivery of legal services and on the progress of the legal proceedings. The assignment is expected to be finished completely (final report submitted) not later than 30th November 2020.
Reporting
The lawyer will work under the direct and overall supervision of the Project Officer based in Lodwar. TdH-NL will be responsible for the provision of all the resources and support necessary for carrying out the assignment.
Requirements and Qualification

Undergraduate Degree in Law
Masters Degree in Law will be an added advantage
Have five (5) years experience as legal officer including experience in child rights
Must be able to work effectively and independently with minimum supervision
Possession of a valid Certificate of Good Conduct
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proven research, writing and communication capability
Demonstrable commitment to social justice
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili

Terms and Conditions
The lawyer must be available to commence work immediately. The lawyer should adhere to general principles of professionalism and maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
Proprietary rights
Outputs delivered under this contract will remain the property of TdH- NL as per TdH-NL’s General Conditions of Contract for Consultants and Individual Contractors.
Ethics and child safeguarding
The lawyer and associates must sign and demonstrate commitment and strictly adhere to TdH-NL’s Child Safeguarding Policy. It is also the responsibility of the lawyer to ensure that all persons hired by her/him sign the policy and agree to abide by it during the execution of this work.

October 26, 2024
Social Media Operator

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy
Generate, edit, publish and share daily content that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
Set up and optimize company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of company’s social content
Moderate all user-generated content in line with the moderation policy for each community
Create editorial calendars and syndication schedules
Continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information
Measure the success of every social media campaign
Stay up to date with the latest social media best practices and technologies
Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
Required skills and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communication/Marketing,/PR or related field
Proven written communication skills, and a passion for writing
An interest in marketing, communications, social media
Familiarity with key social media tools (e.g. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook)
Excellent attention to detail and a high motivation to learn
An ability to remain calm under pressure
An ability to prioritize work and complete tasks with quick turnaround times with minimal supervision

October 26, 2024
Personal Assistant

Job Description

Manage the Commission Secretary’s diary;
Prepare talking notes and presentations;
Represent the Commission Secretary in meetings and note the action points;
Act as a liaison person between the Commission Secretary’s Office and other offices in the Commission;
Coordinate program and administrative activities in the Commission Secretary’s Office
Participate in research, analysis and report writing including on emerging issues and make recommendations in relation to special interest groups concerns
Participate in monitoring, auditing and mainstreaming of special interest groups by the state and non-state sectors
Assist in the mobilization of resources for the Commission’s programs.
Assist in the development of concepts and implement activities as per the work plan
Participate in monitoring implementation of assigned activities
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual and other reports.
Assist in monitoring the integration of the principles of equality and inclusion in all programmes, policies, laws, and administrative regulations in public and private institutions;
Prepare activity reports.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Sociology, Gender, Law or any other relevant field from a recognized University;
A minimum of three (3) years working experience in programming in any of the following fields; gender, human rights, research, development and governance working with persons with disability, youth, children, the older members of society, marginalized and minority groups;
Demonstrate a thorough and comprehensive understanding on issues of NGEC’s special interest groups and knowledge of project design, development and implementation;
Excellent communication skills spoken and written;
Excellent report writing, presentation and data collection skills;
Good interpersonal skills;
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure;
Ability to work with minimum supervision;
Computer application skills.

October 26, 2024
Assistant Director Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation Senior Finance Officer Personal Assistant

The officer will be responsible to the Director Programme & Research.
Responsibilities

Manage staff performance in the department;
Provide leadership in the development of policies on Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation for the Commission;
Provide leadership in the design and development of research projects, monitoring and evaluation system for the C
Provide leadership in the development of M&E indicators for monitoring the integration of Principles of equality and inclusion in public and private sector;
Provide leadership in the design and installation of a data base on equality and inclusion;
Strengthen capacity of the Commission in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation;
Provide leadership in development of Monitoring and Evaluation Plans (MEP) for donor funded projects;
Ensure timely preparation, implementation and reporting of the departmental work plans;
Provide leadership on documentation and knowledge management in the Commission;
Coordinate research activities on matters relating to equality and freedom from discrimination;
Collaborate with other research institutions to gather evidence on equality and inclusion of the special interest groups of NGEC;
Coordinate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual monitoring and evaluation reports drawn from other programme departments to inform national, counties and private sector progress in Kenya;
Translate reports into policy briefs and provide leadership in the development of evidence-based advisories;
Ensure establishment of a database of international and regional treaties, conventions and commitments that Kenya has ratified in relation to special interest groups;
Provide leadership in writing of research concepts and proposals;
Identify and establish networks and stakeholders for joint research, monitoring and evaluation activities.

Qualifications
For appointment to this position, an applicant must have:

Served as a Senior Research Officer or Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) years of which should have been as in-charge of Research, M&E, Documentation or knowledge management department(s) in a reputable organization;
Bachelor’s Degree in either the following; Project Management/Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Applied Statistics/Research or any other relevant and comparable qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
Master’s Degree in either one of the following; Project Management/Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Applied Statistics/Research or any other relevant and comparable qualification from a recognized institution in Kenya;
An earned PhD in either one of the following; Monitoring and Evaluation, Research or any other relevant field will be an added advantage;
Conducted research for a minimum period of Six (6) years;
Atleast three (3) articles in refereed journals;
vii)A demostrable understanding of gender equality and freedom from dicrimination issues affecting special interest groups of NGEC;
A demonstrable knowledge and experience in design and execution of different forms of research studies with strict adherance to research ethics;
Knowledge in use of computer applications for research and data management;
A thorough understanding of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, devolution, national goals and policies, national development priorities and emerging gender equality and exclusion issues;

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October 26, 2024
Computer Technician Facility Technician

Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, facilitate, and teach the computer instruction component.
Prepare and execute lesson plans, assigning tasks, and evaluating student work and progress.
Develop course syllabus, assess, supervise, and motivate school students.
Promote safe, effective, and ethical learning environment.
Install and update computer educational software programs and packages to ensure workability.
Create, monitor and maintain computer networks/Google drives and other computer systems.
Create individual Google user accounts for students, teachers and any other staff for educational purposes only.
Maintain and update students’ and teachers’ educational data in google drives through cloud saving.
Install, configure and set up computer hardware, software and printers where applicable for educational purposes.
Use professional discretion and judgment in managing students in classroom setting.
Any other duties that may be assigned form time to time.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors in IT/Computer Science/Computer Technology.
Have basic computer knowledge of software, MS Office, and experience in assisting students and adults with program presentation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Person must develop rapport with students in the classroom setting.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintain professional demeanor and ethics at all times.
Experience working as a computer teacher and technician for both software and hardware components.
Previous experience in providing computing services in a Computer Lab is an additional advantage.

ATTRIBUTES

Set the tone of their classrooms
Build a warm environment
Mentor and nurture students
A role model for the students.

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October 26, 2024