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Company Type: Sector in NGO

  • IT Support Specialist

    IT Support Specialist

    Job description
    Position Summary
    Reporting to the IT Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for supporting the Organization’s Network Infrastructure.
    Responsibilities
    Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

    Supporting the organization’s network infrastructure and services like the LAN, print services and email
    Managing the installation of new versions of the systems and troubleshoot ad-hoc user problems in its functioning
    Providing ICT related support and guidance to staff
    Conducting and supervising ICT preventive maintenance activities.
    Installing, configuring, upgrading and repairing PC hardware and software
    Conducting periodic backups of the identified information systems.
    Participating and assisting in the organization of ICT related training for the staff
    Logging incidents in an accurate and informative manner as and when they occur.
    Working with various functional heads in supporting and developing identified business essential technologies.
    Creating and maintaining ICT configuration database for both hardware and software.
    Keeping abreast of technological developments, current initiatives and changes in ICT and advising the management accordingly
    Liaising with heads of departments to ensure their logistical requirements are being met and formulate work plans to actualize this
    Participating as needed in special department projects

    Skills And Qualifications
    The successful candidate will posses

    A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
    Knowledge in Linux systems
    CCNA or MCSE / MCITP an added advantage
    Minimum of 1year experience in technology support
    Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

    Applications should be received by May 07,2018.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Deputy Chief of Party / Senior Technical Advisor

    Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor Deputy Chief of Party / Senior Technical Advisor

    Job Details
    The Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts. S/he Will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement; guide reporting processes amongst technical staff; consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt and support all the technical staff in M&E functions.
    Minimum Requirements:

    Minimum of a Master’s Degree in public health with M and E specialization, demographics, social sciences or a related field.
    Minimum of 5 years direct work experience as a senior expert in monitoring and evaluation in the health sector.
    Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, Health Management Information Systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis, and presentation.
    Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors.
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, USAID, NGOs, private sector groups, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations.
    Experience working with USG programs and clear understanding of the regulations therein is strongly advised.

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  • Pharmaceutical Technologist Maternity Nurse

    Pharmaceutical Technologist Maternity Nurse

    We are seeking to recruit a Pharmaceutical Technologist to work at the Centre’s clinic.
    Reports to: Clinic Administrator
    Duty Station: Ruben Centre Clinic, Nairobi
    Key Responsibilities:

    Preparation and packaging of drugs ready for dispensing to patients;
    Receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions.
    Counselling patients on proper drug usage and adherence
    Directing patients with prescriptions accordingly to the relevant departments for their clearance;
    Ensure good order in the dispensing room;
    Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs
    Compilation and submission of pharmaceutical information management system reports on weekly and monthly basis.
    Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortage.
    Regularly conduct inspection for quality risk factors that includes damage, spoilt and expired drugs, including storage conditions, records, reordering, stock rotation FEFO,FIFO and safety.

    Requirements:

    Must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poison Board
    Diploma holder from a recognized institution.
    At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position
    Experience in dispensing ART drugs.
    Good customer care skills

    Our success is built with the efforts of our employees and support of our management. Grounded in our core values; Integrity, Community Focus, Teamwork, Innovation & Creativity, Professionalism, Corporate Social Responsibility.
    Ruben Centre is committed to be the employer of choice.  We always seek to identify, engage and retain best talent to take up variety of roles.  Ruben Centre provide the employees with opportunities for growth and development and reward those who are devoted to perform their best.Ruben Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employee
    Deadline:18th April 2018

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  • Associate Programs Director (APD)

    Associate Programs Director (APD)

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

    Program Leadership

    Maintain positive, effective working relationships with project partners, including local Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) and Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), Ministry of Health (MOH), and County Health Management Teams (CHMTs) as well as other implementing agencies and donor representatives in the region in collaboration with the Country Director.
    Work with HealthRight headquarters Program Directors on new business development (concept notes, proposals etc), program quality, and technical depth based on best practices, context, effectiveness, and sustainability of impact.
    Work closely with CHMTs to develop agreements and work plans and foster collaboration for programs in line with policies and priorities set by County Governments, MOH and HealthRight funders.
    Serve as primary liaison to the MOH Technical Working Groups and Ethics Committee to facilitate project implementation and advance all HealthRight program priorities at the county and national levels in close coordination with the Country Director.

    Operations Management

    Provide technical leadership and oversight for Kenya projects’ implementation to ensure quality of programming and monitor program reporting for all country projects as required by HealthRight, donors and partners.
    Ensure that the project adheres to all Ministry of Health protocols at the health facility and county levels, in collaboration with the County Health Management Teams.Maintain compliance with all project donors, government and HealthRight’s finance, logistics, procurement, and personnel policies.Provide technical guidance on the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and dissemination of new research projects.Update the Country Director on all security and other relevant issues that may affect the work of Healthright- Kenya in the country especially in counties of operation.

    Team leadership

    Directly line manage all key project managers.
    Work with the Country Director to ensure best human resource practices in managing, mentoring and building a highly motivated and supported program teams.
    In partnership with the Country Director, ensure efficient cross-functional synergies to facilitate first rated integrated management of HealthRight programs, budgets, human resources and relationships.

    Communications and Advocacy

    Present the work of Healthright – Kenya in public fora (i.e. national, regional and global conferences) as needed.
    Identify opportunities to share HealthRight Kenya’s program successes, including data, with local, Provincial and national partners regularly (i.e. journal manuscripts, meetings, etc.)
    Represent HealthRight Kenya in national-level working groups, HENNET, and donor events.
    Spearhead documentation of program learnings and best practices to generate evidence for policy advocacy.

  • Business Relationship Trainee

    Business Relationship Trainee

    REF NO: HEA BRT 03-2018
    The Business Relationship Trainee reports to the Branch Manager in a position of learner-ship that is a precursor to the substantive position of Business Relationship Officer. The general responsibility of the Business Relationship Officer is to promote the organizations business with a focus on outreach, mobilization, training and facilitation of groups and members for impact.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Undertake outreach and promotion through Group formation and awareness
    Market and promote HIH EA as an organization and its products and services.
    Work with rural communities and groups within the area of operation
    Undertake groups training
    Liaise and collaborate with HIH EA partners on the ground for advancement of mutual goals
    Provide daily reports on individual portfolio

    Specifications

    Fresh graduates from Government recognized institutions with a minimum of Diploma in the field of Agriculture, Agro-forestry, Co-operative, Micro Finance, Marketing, Business Management or Administration, or Commerce.
    Willingness to relocate and work in the HIH EA operational areas
    Ability to ride a motorcycle
    Ability and willingness to commit to the HIH EA’s vision, mission and values
    Ability to fit in and work with diverse cultures
    Innovativeness and creativity in solving problems and generating solutions
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    Passion to work with and amongst marginalized rural communities.

  • Program Officer Redress

    Program Officer Redress

    Job Summary:
    Overall in-charge of the Redress Program: Design, Resource Mobilization, staff supervision, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, ensuring that program interventions are aligned to institutional Vision and Mission.
    Key Competencies and Requirements

    L.L.B and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
    At least 3 years post graduate experience in designing, managing and implementation of governance, health and human rights programs in an NGO setting. Experience in victims’ redress focused programs will be added advantages;
    Training and certification in project cycle management
    Experience in program conceptualization, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
    Strong analytical, organizational, planning and problem solving skills;
    Ability to provide leadership and work independently as well as part of a team.
    Willing and able to build the capacity of others and lead a performing team;
    Ability to organize work and prioritize tasks;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills;
    Ability to think and operate strategically;
    Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment;
    Keen sense of professionalism, ethics, integrity and commitment to IMLU’s mandate.
    Demonstrable knowledge of national, regional and international human rights law, mechanisms and environment;

  • Capacity Building Officers Alumni Coordinator

    Capacity Building Officers Alumni Coordinator

    Job Description

    Job Responsibilities

    Introduce the CBET/BEST model to the VTCs.
    Work with the county governments to ensure acceptability of the BEST model.
    Develop tools to monitor and evaluate the impact of capacity building initiative.
    Champion for effective implementation and delivery of CBET/BEST model aspects in the VTCs.
    Conduct regular assessments on CBET/BEST model implementation in the VTCs and put in measures in place to address the gaps if any.
    Plan on when to conduct impact survey of capacity building aspects implementation by the VTCs.
    Submit accurate, complete and timely reports as required on weekly, quarterly, half yearly or annual basis as required.
    Use the feedback obtained from the surveys conducted to make any necessary changes that will have positive impact on the program.
    Facilitate capacity building/training program to be conducted by CAP YEI to VTCs
    Coordinate training activities including organizing and planning training workshops logistics.
    Visit various VTCs to assess implementation progress.
    Provide hands on training to theVTC instructors in curriculum delivery the CBET/BEST way.
    Collect evidence of CAPYEI capacity building implementation by the VTCs
    conduct and/or lead capacity development needs analysis for trainees to determine learning outcomes needed for trainee’s success and collect information about target beneficiaries
    Develop and implement methods to monitor and evaluate the results of capacity building programs and capacity building initiatives.
    Coordinate knowledge management and sharing for capacity building initiatives
    Devise ways of making the capacity building initiative sustainable and reliant
    Any other job assigned by your seniors.

    Position Requirements:

    Candidates with experience in TVETS will be highly considered.
    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent a must
    At least One (1-2) years experience in Capacity building.
    Must have passion working with young people.
    Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.
    Excellent Presentation skills.
    Networking skills a must.
    Highly flexible

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  • Chief of Party Deputy Chief Of Party And Senior Technical Advisor Finance Manager Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

    Chief of Party Deputy Chief Of Party And Senior Technical Advisor Finance Manager Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

    Job Description

    S/he will be responsible for the overall project strategy leadership and management oversight, operations and supervision of project implementation and to ensure that the project meets its goals and reporting requirements.
    The position holder will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.
    S/he will ensure High level of liaison with senior Government of Kenya institutions and senior level county and sub county-level government officials in order to impact the desired outcomes in policy and regulatory environment to support expansion and consolidation of Tb intervention for better outcomes
    Minimum Requirements:

    Minimum of Masters-level degree in public health, health administration, management, international health, or a related field.
    Minimum of 7 years of project management experience in large, health sector development programs that have implemented successful activities, especially in Tb, TB/HIV programs.
    A clear track record of leading projects of similar complexity and magnitude to the one being procured.
    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
    Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational, team- building and representational skills.

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  • Food For Life Campaigner

    Food For Life Campaigner

    INTRODUCTION & MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
    Greenpeace Africa is stepping into the most hotly contested development issue in Africa – agriculture. African agriculture will either follow the chemical intensive industrial model which would hand control of the sector to global agribusiness, or support smallholder African farmers to use locally available resources to grow diverse and healthy food. You would be joining a campaign team to provide campaign expertise with respect to a specialized campaign issue in relation to organic farming, biodiversity, geo-mapping, plastics and waste management, and anti-coal and renewable energy solutions. Staying abreast of the latest developments of the issues and related policy space. In doing so, working with project teammates to develop and implement effective project plans and strategies to bring positive changes to an environmental problem.
    Main responsibilities
    1. Strategy Development
    Provide expertise and input, on the development of the campaign strategy, campaign projects, and funding proposals, where relevant; and keep abreast of the external debate and trends in order to identify campaign/public engagement opportunities, and ensure the campaign strategy has realistic objectives whilst maintaining viability and potential.
    2. Campaign Project Management
    Manage specific projects within the campaign to a successful conclusion. Include appropriate internal and external actors. Project work is likely to involve all or some of the following techniques (often involving teamwork): public communication and engagement activities, media work, collaboration with other organisations, research, political and corporate work and the use of legal and scientific approaches to issues.
    3. Greenpeace Representation
    Represent Greenpeace at relevant meetings/conferences with external bodies such as media, industry, governments, NGOs, and major donors/foundations, in order to further the agreed campaign objectives.
    4. Research Coordination
    Identify commission and coordinate background investigations/ research and science needs. Provide general direction for such investigations/research and science, and participate in subsequently identifying realistic focal points/targets for the
    Campaign strategy.
    5. External Networks
    Develop and maintain relationships with external parties such as key allies, academics, media, activists, industry, political fora, and other NGOs, in support of the campaign objectives, to ensure maximum interaction and influence with external parties to support achievement of agreed campaign objectives.
    6. Reporting
    Coordinate and produce internal and external reports on campaign activities as required, to ensure audiences receive consistent and relevant campaign information, in order to increase and maintain interest in the campaign.
    7. Publications
    Prepare and oversee production and distribution of campaign publications/videos in cooperation with campaign team members and the engagement/communications unit These should be within the agreed budget and timelines, ensuring availability of materials consistent with and in support of campaign goals.
    Skills required / qualifications
    Required:

    University degree in related field to the campaign
    Minimum 3 years of years of strategic campaign planning experience or work experience in the relevant campaign area
    2 – 3 year experience of campaigning on environmental social justice issues, and an understanding of how campaigning can achieve change
    Have a track record of implementing campaigns within local and international teams. Able to represent and communicate for campaigns in diverse fora.
    Understanding of the importance of direct action (NVDA) in campaigning
    Ability to analyse environmental issues in terms of campaign opportunities and in terms of overall strategic objectives
    Ability to understand the use of information in support of campaign objectives.
    Experience & confidence in presentation/public speaking.
    Fluency in written and spoken English

  • External Auditor

    External Auditor

    BACKGROUND
    The Audit Assignment
    FIC is planning to engage a professional firm to carry out annual audit for the programme funds for the next two financial years (2018, 2019). The audit covers both FIC financials in Nairobi as well as the disbursed funds to the local partners.
    REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AUDITOR.
    The Audit must be conducted by a certified public accountant registered in Kenya and/or Tanzania and the firm will conduct audits in both Tanzania and Kenya, e.g. via office representation in both countries or by cooperating with a colleague in the other country.
    SCOPE OF THE AUDIT
    The objective is to audit the annual financial statement of FIC Kenya covering funds received and cost incurred in relation to the program “Decent Work and Labour Rights Program” and to the mentioned single grant projects for the two years 2018 – 2019 plus eventual other received funds.
    The first financial statement is for the period 1. January 2018 – 31. December 2018, the second is for 2019 .In total 2 financial statements and Compiled financials for the program.
    The audit is limited to partners’ income and expenditures related to the project implementation in Kenya and/or Tanzania.
    DELIVERABLES:
    Audit report
    The audit report should cover at least the following:
    FIC KENYA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    For each main partner a financial statement is prepared each with a separate audit report.
    For FIC KENYA a financial statement including:

    A total summary illustrating received funds and their use on program, single grants and FIC Kenya office.
    A summary of theprogramsources and uses of funds, included in a note together with the specification per partner of transferred and spent funds by main budget lines. This must be supplemented by a split of relevant cost on countries and the two components. The figures of the program must be included both for current year and accumulated.
    A summary of single grantprojects transferred funds and spending’s included in a note, specified by main budget lines, both for the current year and accumulated.
    A summary for FIC Kenya officeillustrating the spent cost and how relevant cost are allocated to the different projects/partners.
    The above 3 items may partly be included in the notes.
    A balance illustrating FIC Kenya’s financial position end of year including eventual balances with partners.
    Additional relevant information/specifications may be given as part of the notes.

    AUDIT OPINION

    Besides a primary opinion on the Project Financial Statements, the annual audit report of the Project Accounts should include a separate paragraph commenting on the accuracy and propriety of expenditures withdrawn under SOE procedures.
    Submission of the final reports to FIC is due by no later than 2 months after end each of the mentioned periods.
    Management letter, one for each period.
    To be delivered together with the audit reports.
    The management letter should include at least the following topics/issues:
    An assessment of the project’s internal control system with equal emphasis on (i) the effectiveness of the system in providing the project management with useful and timely information for the proper management of the project and (ii) the general effectiveness of the internal control system in protecting the assets and resources of the project.
    A description of any specific internal control weaknesses noted in the financial management of the project and the audit procedures followed to address or compensate for the weaknesses. Recommendations to resolve/eliminate the internal control weaknesses noted should be included.
    The management letter should also include the following:
    The categorization of audit findings by risk severity: High, Medium, or Low.
    The classification of possible causes of the audit findings.
    Comments as to whether recommendations made in the management letter for the previous audit were implemented or, if not, the implementation status;
    Partner management comments/response.
    Available Facilities and Right Access
    The auditor will have full and complete access at any time to all records and documents (including books of account, legal agreements, minutes of committee meetings, bank records, invoices and contracts etc.) and all employees of the entity. The auditor will have a right of access to involved participants and organizations, to banks, consultants, contractors and other persons or firms engaged by the project management.

    The selection process will take into consideration the following qualification:

    A firm that has been in practice for at least three years
    Firm with experience of auditing the NGO sector